Broadway soundtrack in Original Cast Music

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"Jersey Boys" (11/01/2005) Original Cast Original Cast, Rhino Records (USA)Original Broadway Cast: Christian Hoff, The Four Seasons, Daniel Reichard, John Lloyd Young (vocals); Larry Saltzman (guitar); Ben Kono (reeds); Randy Andos (trombone); Ron Melrose (piano, synthesizer); Steve Snyder (synthesizer); Ken Dow (bass guitar); Kevin Dow (drums); Bill Hayes (percussion); J. Robert Spencer. Recording information: Right Track Studios, New York, New York (2005). Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS brings to the stage the story of 1960s singing sensations Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, recounting their rise from working-class kids to pop-music superstars. The soundtrack, naturally, is filled with Four Seasons hits, including timeless classics like "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," and "December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)." Interspersed between the songs are snippets of dialogue from the play, and the actors playing the Four Seasons nail the group's famous vocal harmonies impressively. JERSEY BOYS is a fun listen for those looking to take a walk down memory lane for historical curiosity or even just nostalgia's sake.

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"Debbie Does Dallas" (05/09/2005) Original Cast Original Cast, GhostlightMusic and lyrics written by Andrew Sherman, Erica Schmidt, Tom Hitt and Jonathan Callicut. Principal cast: Sherie Rene Scott (Debbie); Mary Catherine Garrison (lisa); Caitlin Miller (Tammy); Tricia Paoluccio (Donna); Jama Williamson (Roberta); Paul Fitzgerald (Mr. Hardwick, Bradley, Nick, Tim, Ashley, Johnny, Roustabout); Del Pentecost (Mr. Greenfelt, Mr. Biddle, Kevin); Jon Patrick Walker (Rich, Hamilton, Mr. Bigtime). Original Cast Recording: Sherie Rene Scott, Mary Catherine Garrison, Paul Fitzgerald, Caitlin Miller, Tricia Paoluccio, Del Pentecost, Jon Patrick Walker, Jama Williamson.

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"Chicago - A Musical Vaudeville" (11/12/1996) Original Cast Original Cast, Arista Records (USA)Music composed by John Kander. Lyrics written by Fred Ebb. Principal cast includes: Gwen Verdon (Roxie Hart); Chita Rivera (Velma Kelly); Jerry Orbach (Billy Flynn); Richard Korthaze (Sergeant Fogarty); Barney Martin (Amos Hart). Reissue producer: Didier Deutsch. Recorded at A&R Studios, New York, New York on June 17-22, 1975. Includes original liner notes by Ray Errol Fox, Cheryl Sue Dolby and reissue liner notes by Didier Deutsch. All tracks have been digitally remastered.

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"The Fantasticks [Remaster]" (04/25/2000) Original Cast Original Cast, Decca (USA)Music composed by Harvey Schmidt. Lyrics by Tom Jones. Principal cast includes: Jerry Orbach, Kenneth Nelson, Rita Gardner, William Larsen, Hugh Thomas. Reissue producers: Brian Drutman, Denis McNamara. Recorded on June 13, 1960. Originally released on MGM (3872). Includes liner notes by Tom Jones & Peter FIlichia. Digitally remastered by Greg Calbi.

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"Promises, Promises [Remaster]" (04/12/2005) Original Cast Original Cast, Varese Sarabande (USA)Composer: Burt Bacharach. Lyricist: Hal David. Original Broadway Cast: Dick O'Neill, Donna McKechnie, Edward Winter, A. Larry Haines, Jerry Orbach, Jill O'Hara, Marian Mercer, Norman Shelly, Paul Reed.

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"Little Women: The Musical" (05/03/2005) Original Cast Original Cast, GhostlightComposer: Jason Howland. Lyricist: Mindi Dickstein. Original Cast Recording: Danny Gurwin, Janet Carroll, Sutton Foster, Maureen McGovern, Amy McAlexander, Megan McGinnis, Jenny Powers, John Hickok. Recording information: The Hit Factory, New York, New York (02/03/2005).

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"They're Playing Our Song" (06/28/2005) Original Cast Original Cast, Decca BroadwayMusic by Marvin Hamlish.

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"Sweeney Todd" (01/31/2006) Original Cast Original Cast, Nonesuch Records (USA)Based on the legend of the London barber who murdered his clients and made meat pies from their cadavers, the musical SWEENY TODD, with music and lyrics by composed by Stephen Sondheim, had a stunningly successful revival in 2005. This album features the production's Broadway cast of actor/musicians, who perform their own musical accompaniment.

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"The Boy From Oz" (11/18/2003) Original Cast Original Cast, Decca (USA)Principal cast includes: Hugh Jackman (Peter Allen); Mitchel David Federan (Young Peter); Beth Fowler (Marion Woolnough); Michael Mulheren (Dick Woolnough); Timothy A. Fitz-Gerald (Chris Bell); Isabel Keating (Judy Garland); Stephanie J. Block (Liza Minnelli). Recorded at Right Track Studios, New York, New York on October 20, 2003. Includes liner notes by Stephen MacLean. Hugh Jackman broke through to stardom as the claw-wielding Wolverine in the X-MEN films. However, Jackman's earlier roles had the charismatic Australian performing in musicals, particularly a 1999 production of OKLAHOMA!, where he portrayed the lead character, Curly McLain. THE BOY FROM OZ marks Jackman's triumphant return to the stage as Peter Allen, the 1970s theater icon (and a fellow Aussie). Although the production features an excellent supporting cast, it's clearly Jackman's show, as he belts out Allen's own tunes, while dancing with a fierce, flamboyant energy. "The Lives of Me" kicks things off with wah-wah guitar riffs and dramatic horn fanfare, before settling into a thoughtful mood that allows the spotlight to shine on Jackman and his emotive vocals. Other numbers ride the roller coaster of Allen's life, from the giddy highs to the tragic lows. Throughout THE BOY FROM OZ, Jackman carries the show, exuding a charm and grace that led to him winning a Tony Award for Best Actor in 2004.

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"Chess (Polydor)" (07/23/1996) Original Cast Original Cast, Polydor (USA)Personnel includes: Anders Eljas (conductor); Elaine Paige, Murray Head, Tommy Korberg, Barbara Dickson, Denis Quilley, Bjorn Skifs, Per Lindvall, Lasse Wellander, Rutger Gunnarsson, London Symphony Orchestra, Ambrosia Singers.

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"Cats [Slipcase]" (05/23/2006) Original Cast Original Cast, Decca (USA)Music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Based on a book by T.S. Eliot. Principal cast: Hector Jaime Mercado (Alonzo); Stephan Hanan (Asparagus/Growtiger); Donna King (Bombalurina); Steven Gelfer (Carbucketty); Rene Ceballos (Cassandra); Rene Clemente (Coricopat/Mungojerrie); Wendy Edmead (Demeter); Christine Langner (Etcetera/Rumpelteazer); Betty Buckley (Grizzabella); Bonnie Simmons (Jellylorum/Griddlebone); Anna McNeely (Jennyanydots); Timothy Scott (Mistoffelees); Harry Groener (Munkustrap); Ken Page (Old Deuteronomy); Kenneth Ard (Plato/Macavity); Terrence V. Mann (Rum Tum Tugger); Timothy Scott (Mr. Mistoffelees); Anna McNeely (Jennyanydots); Bonnie Simmons (Jellylorum/Griddlebone); Herman W. Sebek (Pouncival); Whitney Kershaw (Sillabub); Reed Jones (Skimbleshanks); Janet L. Hubert (Tantomile); Robert Hoshour (Tumblebrutus); Cynthia Onrubia (Victoria). Producers: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Martin Levan. Recorded in New York, New York in October 1982. Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber. Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical version of T.S. Eliot's OLD POSSUM'S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS was one of the longest running Broadway musicals, and featured the smash hit song, "Memories." This original Broadway cast recording contains other favorites, like "Macavity: The Mystery Cat," "Old Deuteronomy," and the poignant "Moments of Happiness," and should tide diehard fans over nicely until the production's next revival.

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"Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida" (06/06/2000) Original Cast Original Cast, Walt Disney RecordsMusic composed by Elton John. Lyrics written by Tim Rice. Principal cast: Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris); Adam Pascal (Radames); Heather Headley (Aida); Damian Perkins (Mereb); John Hickok (Zoser); Daniel Oreskes (Pharoah); Schele Williams (Nehebka); Tyrees Allen (Amonasro); Robert M. Armitage, Troy Allan Burgess, Franne Calma, Bob Gaynor, Kisha Howard, Tim Hunter, Youn Kim, Kyra Little, Kenya Unique Massey, Corinne McFadden, Phineas Newborn III, Jody Ripplinger, Raymond Rodriguez, Eric Sciotto, Samuel N. Thiam, Jerald Vincent, Natalia Zisa. Producers: Frank Filipetti, Chris Montan, Paul Bogaev, Guy Babylon. Recorded at Sony Music Studios, New York, New York on April 10 & 11, 2000. Includes liner notes by David Henry Hwang. ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE'S AIDA won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

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"Pippin [Remaster]" (06/28/2005) Original Cast Original Cast, Decca BroadwayThis reissue contains bonus tracks of PIPPIN "covers" by various Motown artists. The original broadway cast production of PIPPIN was directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. Music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Principal cast: Ben Vereen (Leading Player), John Rubenstein (Pippin), Jill Clayburgh (Catherine), Eric Berry (Charlemagne), Leland Palmer (Fastrada), Irene Ryan (Berthe). Producers: Phil Ramone, Stephen Schwartz. Reissue producer: Brian Drutman. Includes liner notes by Marc Miller. Digitally remastered by Greg Calbi (July 2000).

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"The Roar of the Greasepaint the Smell of the Crowd" (06/12/1990) Original Cast Original Cast, RCA Victor Records (USA)Principal cast includes: Anthony Newley, Cyril Ritchard. Recorded at Webster Hall, New York, New York on February 28, 1965. Includes liner notes by Bill Rosenfield. Digitally remastered by Anthony Salvatore.

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"Damn Yankees" (11/15/1988) Original Cast Original Cast, RCA Victor Records (USA)This was originally recorded on May 8, 1955 and has been digitally remastered and restored to it's original mono sound. Although prior issues were "reprocessed" for stereo, the sound quality did not approach this new release. Principal cast includes: Gewn Verdon, Ray Walston, Stephen Douglass, Jean Stapleton. Music composed by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Reissue producer: Didier C. Deutsch. Remastered by Paul Goodman.

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"Grease" (10/25/1990) Original Cast Original Cast, Polydor (USA)From the original Broadway run directed by Tom Moore. Book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Remastered by Jose Rodriguez.

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"The Scarlet Pimpernel: Encore" (11/09/1999) Original Cast Original Cast, Atlantic TheatreTHE SCARLET PIMPERNEL: ENCORE contains songs recorded by the 1999 cast, as well as two bonus tracks from Peabo Bryson and Linda Eder. Principal cast includes: Douglas Sills (Sir Percy Blakeney, The Scarlet Pimpernel); Rex Smith (Chauvelin); Rachel York (Marguerite). Producers: Frank Wildhorn, Kim Scharnberg, Jason Howland, Karl Richardson. Recorded at The Hit Factory, Edison Recording Studio & Right Track Recording, New York, New York; Middle Ear Studios, Miami, Florida.

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"Once on This Island" (10/09/1990) Original Cast Original Cast, RCA Victor Records (USA)Composed by Stephen Flaherty.

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"Carousel" (12/13/1994) Original Cast Original Cast, RCA Victor Records (USA)Principle cast includes: John Raitt, Eileen Christy.

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"Jesus Christ Superstar" (06/28/2005) Original Cast Original Cast, Decca BroadwayMusic composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics written by Tim Rice. Principal Cast: Ben Vereen (Judas Iscariot); Jeff Fenholt (Jesus Christ); Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdelene); Bob Bingham (Caiaphas, High Priest); Phil Jethro (Annas); Barry Dennen (Pointus Pilate); Paul Ainsley (King Herold); Alan Braunstein (Priest #1); Michael Meadows (Priest #2); Steven Bell (Priest #3); Michael Jason (Peter); Samuel Wright (Simon Zealotes). Recorded in New York, New York on October 20, 1971. Originally released on Decca (DL7-1503). Includes liner notes by Peter Filichia.

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"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" (10/31/2000) Original Cast Original Cast, Decca (USA)This remastered edition of the 1967 Decca Original Cast Album of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN also contains four previously unreleased bonus tracks taken from the PEANUTS IN SONG demo (produced by Clark Gesner) that would eventually bring the stage production to fruition. Music and lyrics composed by Clark Gesner and Joseph Raposo. Principal cast: Bob Balaban (Linus); Gary Burghoff (Charlie Brown); Karen Johnson (Patty); Skip Hinnant (Schroeder); Bill Hinnant (Snoopy); Reva Rose (Lucy). PEANUTS IN SONG cast: Clark Gesner (vocals, piano); Barbara Minkus (vocals). Producers include: Clark Gesner, Reissue producer: Brian Drutman. Engineers include: Dave Greene. Recorded in 1966 and on March 14, 1967. Originally released on MGM. Includes liner notes by Denny Martin Flinn and Brian Drutman. Digitally remastered by Suha Gur (August, 2000).

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"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (06/18/1996) Original Cast Original Cast, EMI Angel (USA)Principal cast: Nathan Lane (Prologus, Pseudolus); Mark Linn-Baker (Hysterium); Lewis J. Stadlen (Senex); Ernie Sabella (Lycus); William Duell (Erronius); Mary Testa (Domina); Jessica Boevers (Philia); Cris Groenedaal (Miles Gloriosus); Jim Stanek (Hero). Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Theodore S. Chapin. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM was nominated for a 1997 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

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"Bye Bye Birdie [Remaster]" (05/30/2000) Original Cast Original Cast, Columbia (USA)Music composed by Charles Strouse. Lyrics written by Lee Adams. Principal cast includes: Dick Van Dyke (Albert Peterson); Chita Rivera (Rose Grant); Dick Gautier (Conrad Birdie); Kim MacAfee (Susan Watson); Mr. MacAfee (Paul Lynde); Marijane Maricle (Mrs. MacAfee); Karin Wolfe (Helen); Marissa Mason (Nancy); Charles Nelson Reilly (Mr. Henkel); Norma Richardson (Gloria Rasputin); Pat McEnnis (Mrs. Merkle); Johnny Borden (Randolph MacAfee); Kay Medford (Mae Peterson); Barbara Doherty (Ursula Merkle); Michael J. Pollard (Hugo Peabody); George Blackwell (Charles F. Maude); Sharon Lerit (Alice); Louise Quick (Margie Ann); Lada Edmund (Penelope Ann); Jessica Albright (Deborah Sue); Lynn Bowin (Suzie); Judy Keirn (Linda); Penny Ann Green (Carol); Vicki Belmonte (Martha Louise); Michael Vita (Harold). Producer: Goddard Lieberson. Principally recorded at Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York, New York on April 24, 1960. Composer: Charles Strouse. Lyricist: Lee Adams . BYE BYE BIRDIE! transcended its potentially dated subject--the induction of an Elvis-like rock singer, Conrad Birdie, into the Army--with a clever, satirical script and some truly outstanding songs, particularly the enormous hit (and eventual standard) "Put On A Happy Face," sung by Dick Van Dyke, and the comic masterpiece "Kids," which made Paul Lynde an instantly recognizable star.

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"Funny Thing Happened/O.B.C." (05/11/1993) Original Cast Original Cast, EMI ClassicsFull Title: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (EMI Angel). Principal cast: Zero Mostel (Pseudolus), David Burns (Senex), Ruth Kobart (Domina), Brian Davies (Hero), Jack Gilford (Hysterium), John Carradine (Lycus), Roberta Keith (Tintinabula), Lucienne Bridou (Panacea), Elisa James, Judy Alexander (The Gemina), Myrna White (Vibrata), Gloria Kristy (Gymnasia), Phreshy Marker (Philia), Raymond Walburn (Erronius) Ronald Holgate (Miles Gloriosus). Includes liner notes by Marc Kirkeby. Digitally remastered. All music and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim.

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"Hello Dolly! [Remaster]" (06/03/2003) Original Cast Original Cast, RCA Victor Records (USA)Music and lyrics written by Jerry Herman. Principal Cast: Carol Channing (Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi); Mary Jo Catlett (Ernestina); Igors Gavon (Ambrose Kemper); Jan LaPrade, Bonnie Mathis (Horse); David Burns (Horace Vandergelder); Alice Playten (Ermengarde); Charles Nelson Reilly (Cornelius Hackl); Jerry Dodge (Barnaby Tucker); Eileen Brennan (Irene Molloy); Sondra Lee (Minnie Fay); Ken Ayers (Court Clerk); Amelia Haas (Mrs. Rose); David Hartman (Rudolph); Gordon Connell (Judge). Producers: Andy Wiswell, Hugh Mendl, George R. Marek. Compilation producer: Daniel Guss. Principally recorded at Webster Hall, New York, New York on January 19, 1964. Includes liner notes by Daniel Guss. This is part of RCA's "Broadway Deluxe Collector's" series. Carol Channing had her greatest Broadway role (to date) in this hit Broadway show, and her scatty style and unmistakable squeaky voice came over perfectly on this album. The many highlights from Jerry Herman's stunning score included the tender 'It Only Takes A Moment' and 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes', but it was the title number, a good old-fashioned rouser, that won the Grammy for song of the year - in the middle of the beat boom! The album itself lingered for 58 weeks in the US Top 40, peaking at number 1.

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"The Pirates of Penzance" (02/24/1998) Original Cast Original Cast, Elektra EntertainmentPrincipal cast: Kevin Kline (Pirate King); Stephan Hanan (Samuel); Rex Smith (Frederic); Estelle Parsons (Ruth); Alexandra Korey (Edith); Marcie Shaw (Kate); Wendy Wolfe (Isabel); Linda Ronstadt (Mabel); George Rose (Major-General Stanley); Tony Azito (The Sergeant). Musicians include: Gary Shocker (harp); Sheryl Henze, Keith Underwood (flute); Richard Cohen, Steven Hartman (clarinet); Simeon Westbrooke (bassoon); Lauren Draper, Ron Stinson, John Bova (trumpet); Keith Green (trombone); Dan Berlinghoff, Allen Shawn, Susan Anderson, Ada Janik (keyboards); Dennis Masuzzo, Michael Tomasulo (bass). Recorded at the Columbia 30th Street Recording Studio, New York, New York on February 1, 2 & 8, 1981.

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"La Cage aux Folles" (10/25/1990) Original Cast Original Cast, RCA Victor Records (USA)All music written by Jerry Herman.

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"Oliver!" (08/01/1989) Original Cast Original Cast, RCA Victor Records (USA)Composer/Lyricist: Lionel Bart. Original Broadway Cast: Georgia Brown, Barry Humphries, Clive Revill, Willoughby Goddard, Bruce Prochnik.