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Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast) by Stephen Schwartz
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Even though I love Kerry Ellis' vocal performance as Elphaba, this album is so wonderfully produced. The arrangements by William David Brohn, Stephen Oremus (my idol) and composer Stephen Schwartz are beautifully preserved. Kristen Chenoweth is a riot as Galinda and the ensemble sing stongly. A real treat!
The Last 5 Years (2002 Off-Broadway Cast)The Last 5 Years (2002 Off-Broadway Cast) by Jason Robert Brown
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Such a great show for two powerhouse singer/actors. Each get to shine and show off everything they've got. Norbert has great song like Moving Too Fast and If I Didn't Believe In You and Sherie shines in Still Hurting and Summer In Ohio! Go Jason Robert Brown!!!
Rent (1996 Original Broadway Cast)Rent (1996 Original Broadway Cast) by Jeff Potter
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This show is awesome. Seen it in Australia, London & New York and played Mark in a production here in Australia and I just love it. La Vie Boheme and Tango Maureen are my standouts!! Love Idina Menzel here ...
Miss Saigon (Original 1989 London Cast)Miss Saigon (Original 1989 London Cast) by Alain Boublil
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Nothing can beat the original cast of Miss Saigon. (Except the addition of Australia's Sylvie Paladino as Ellen - I love Claire Moore though ... my first diva crush). Lea Salonga is amazing in the role that defined her career. I can really take or leave Simon Bowman ... John Barrowman would have been heaps better in my opinion.
Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast)Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast) by Duncan Sheik
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You know, I didn't really respond to this at first, but after a couple of listenings I really started to enjoy the soulful music of Spring Awakening. My favourite tracks are "Mama Who Bore Me" and "My Junk"
Avenue Q (2003 Original Broadway Cast)Avenue Q (2003 Original Broadway Cast) by Jeff Marx
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It's hilarious. And there arrangements by Stephen Oremus ... a big plus!!!
Sunday in the Park with George (1984 Original Broadway Cast)Sunday in the Park with George (1984 Original Broadway Cast)
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The show is about the life of an artist and the work he creates ... but it is the show itself which is the great piece of art. The music is so beautifully crafted it grows and grows throughout the show into beautiful explosion of melody and emotion in Move On and Sunday at the end ... the orchestrations by Michael Starobin are just exquisite.
The Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast)The Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast) by Charles Hart
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Golden oldie. I thought I was tired of The Phantom, but I saw it again in London at the beginning of 2007 and remembered how much I love it. Beautifully romantic music. Great escapism
Legally Blonde (2007 Original Broadway Cast)Legally Blonde (2007 Original Broadway Cast)
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This show doesn't pretend to be serious or thoughtful. It's just pure fun. The music is exciting and so well sung, especially from all the high broadway belter girls in the show.
The Lion King (1997 Original Broadway Cast)The Lion King (1997 Original Broadway Cast) by Elton John
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Who doesn't like THE LION KING. As soon as Circle of Life startst at the beginning of the show you are transported into this wonderful world of music, drama & wonderful visuals.
Parade (1998 Original Broadway Cast)Parade (1998 Original Broadway Cast) by Jason Robert Brown
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So passionate. Standout tracks for me "The Old Red Hills Of Home" and "All The Wasted Time" ... Carolee Carmello is so under used on Broadway.
Children of Eden (Papermill Playhouse Cast)Children of Eden (Papermill Playhouse Cast)
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This is Stephen Schwartz at his best. The vocal music in this show is amazing. It's like a folk/rock opera. It's a big sing for every single person in the show. It's a good listen as well.
Tarzan - The Broadway Musical (Original Broadway Cast)Tarzan - The Broadway Musical (Original Broadway Cast) by Original Cast Recording
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I know lots of people who don't like this show. But I saw it on Broadway and it was one of the best nights out I had there. The show was so wonderfully presented. Technically very masterful and musically sound.
The Wedding Singer (2006 Original Broadway Cast)The Wedding Singer (2006 Original Broadway Cast) by Matthew Sklar
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This is like Legally Blonde ... just pure fun! Stephen Lynch is a great leading man for this company. Amy Spanger shines as Holly ... listen to her in "Saturday Night In The City" ... she rocks man!
Aida (2000 Original Broadway Cast)Aida (2000 Original Broadway Cast) by Elton John
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Go solid rock music meets Broadway. Heather Headley in her Tony Award winning role as Aida. Sherie Rene Scott makes for good fun as Amneris!
Wearing Someone Else's ClothesWearing Someone Else's Clothes by Jason Robert Brown
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I know this isn't a show. But Jason Robert Brown is just the best. I mean that generally. I love his music and his album is such a great mix of rock, folk and broadway. Great songs such as Someone To Fall Back On and Coming Together