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Sweet Charity (2005 Broadway Revival Cast)
by: Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields, Christina Applegate

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Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0021471477726
Format: Cast Recording, Extra tracks
Label: Drg
Manufacturer: Drg
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Drg
Release Date: July 12, 2005
Studio: Drg
Sales Rank: 24517
MPN: 94777

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
The best thing about this CD is the score: Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields's songs have lost none of their incisiveness over the years, and even a lackluster revival such as this one doesn't entirely succeed in dulling their edge. In the title role, Christina Applegate means well and tries hard, which isn't enough to make us forget Gwen Verdon, the powerhouse original Charity. Even "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This," a showstopping number if there ever was one, shines like a 40-watt bulb when it should be 400. As Charity's paramour Oscar, Denis O'Hare gives a wonderful, multifaceted performance, though of course Oscar doesn't get songs--except for the welcome addition of "A Good Impression." While this production is adequate but no match for the original recording, fans will be delighted by the bonus tracks. Backed by a small ensemble, Coleman sings four 1963 demos, including an intimate, delightful "I'm the Bravest Individual." The composer also pairs with Fields for a live version of "Big Spender" recorded in 1972. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Nice Revival
Christina Applegate is a totally endearing, multi-faceted performer, but there is no way you can forget Gwen Verdon, or to a lesser degree, Shirley MacLaine in the so-so movie. However, I love revival recordings, if only because they tend to record a more complete score, and they are technically so superior to most of the older originals. On that score, this Sweet Charity doesn't disappoint.
While Applegate is fine, Dennis O'Hare shines as Oscar. The rest of the cast are okay. Nothing more, nothing less. And as Nicki, Janine LaMama can't overcome Bebe Neuwirth in the Debbie Allen revival in the 80's. Allen also suffered the same comparison as Applegate.
One note about the score, one of Coleman's best, the song Too Many Tomorrows is beautifully done here. A gorgeous ballad, I think ... Read More

Rating:

- A Sweet Attempt at a New Charity....
To begin, I saw this show twice before it bowed out at the Al Hirschfeld theatre. I had no intention of seeing it, but unfortunately, nothing else was available.

I didn't have the pleasure of seeing Gwen Verdon in the title role, but I don't consider myself unfortunate; Ms. Verdon, with all her dancing capability, could never carry a tune (See: Chicago, Damn Yankees, and yes, even Charity). She may have been the toast of Broadway a few decades ago, but Mrs. Bob Fosse is about as over-rated as Les Miserables.

I only recently caught the movie version with Shirley MacLaine...needless to say, not even the great Chita Rivera nor the incomperable Sammy Davis could save that version, which removed several wonderful pieces from Cy Coleman's score.

I found Christina ... Read More

Rating:

- a Bittersweet Charity
Why do TV stars with little or no singing ability try to do a big Broadway musicial?

I gave Christina Applegate's version of Sweety Charity a chance. I love the previous versions of Charity with actres's Gwen Verdon, Shirley MacLean, and Debbie Allen . I listened with open ears. However Applegates version seem TOO Jersey, TOO Tart and TOO green to give this Broadway soundtrack any UMF!

The Pussycats Dolls should record this arrangement of the Signature tune, "Hey Big Spender" I think it would be a great single of them, however it does not work for me in this soundtrack

The other signature tune of "If my Friends could see me Now" under the singing of Christina was so bad...I felt she could have needed the use of a few FRIENDS. Is Matt Leblanc available?
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Rating:

- annoying and really overrated.
everyone goes on and on about how great the new revival of sweet charity is. well i found it AWFUL. Christina Apelgate(i know thats not how you spell it..) is EXTREMELY annoying and "poppy", and this is what gives broadway a bad name.

Truthfully, it doesnt deserve any stars. but i did find one song "The Rhythm Of Life" to be a relatuvely good song. On the original release of Sweet Charity, back in the sixties, this song is done terribly, but i did enjoy it on this CD.

so basically do not purchase this CD, but get the song, "The Rhythm Of Life" individually off of itunes or something.

Rating:

- Charming
Although vocally not as strong as previous Charity Hope Valentine's and of course no one can or should compare Christina Applegate to Gwen Verdon, Christina exudes charm throughout this recording. David Hare is wonderful and the supporting cast does a fine job of keeping the charm and integrity of this musical intact. I would loved to have seen it live. I completely enjoyed myself listening to this cd and will enjoy it several times more.

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