Sherry (2004 Studio Cast)
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Composer: Laurence RosenthalComposer: James Lipton - Book and Lyrics
Edition: Music CD
Format: Cast Recording
CD Release Date: 2004-02-24
Music Label: Angel Records
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
- The Overture
- Why Does the Whole Damn World Adore Me
- Whiteside's Prayer
- In the Very Next Moment
- Crockfield
- Maybe It's Time for Me
- How Can You Kiss Those Good Times Goodbye
- With This Ring
- Sherry
- Alas, Lorraine/Au Revoir
- The Proposal Duet/Listen, Cosette
- I Always Stay at the Ritz
- Christmas Eve
- Putty in Your Hands
- Imagine That
- The Preen Beguine
- Marry the Girl Myself
- Putty in Your Hands (Reprise)
- Harriet Sedley
- Au Revoir (Reprise)
- Whiteside's Prayer (Reprise)/Finale
- Bows
- Bravo Profile: "Sherry!"/Inside the Actors Studio [Enhanced]
- Sherry!, The Broadway Musical, musical play: Act 2. Au Revoir (Reprise)
- Sherry!, The Broadway Musical, musical play: Act 2. Whiteside's Prayer (Reprise) & Finale
- Sherry!, The Broadway Musical, musical play: Act 2. Bows
Music reviews of Sherry (2004 Studio Cast)
Music Review: Sherry! Finally!
Rating: 5 Stars
When I started searching for recordings of "lost" or "neglected" musicals a few years ago, following my reading Ken Mandelbaum's excellent "Not Since Carrie," what must be the definitive book on such musical "flops," I was pleasantly surprised by how many of these musicals have actually been recorded in the past five to 10 years (with a few exceptions, mind you).
My first exposure to anything from this score was the brilliant version of the title song by Christine Baranski on the "Unsung Musicals Vol. 1" album. That rendition of "Sherry!" is so exhilarating and fun that by the end of the song, the first time I heard it, I was literally laughing out loud.
So with one or two minor quibbles, I am going to rate this complete recording a full five stars. It did actually take me several listens to get to love it, but love it I do.
One of the rather disappointing things about the recording, and an important one, however, is the lacklustre rendition of the Overture. As with the full recording of "Allegro," which I also reviewed recently, I'm surprised that the Overtures are treated almost as afterthoughts in these recordings. When I think of probably the most famous Broadway overture, that of "Gypsy" and how it instantly grabs you, these seem to pale in comparison. The rest of the orchestra's duties seem to be nobly fulfilled, so again, I'm surprised by how tame the overture on this is.
But after that, this recording is a gem. Nathan Lane is brilliant as Sherry. Although I'm not always a fan of Bernadette Peters' in-your-face style, I love her in this and think her well suited to the role. Curiously, there's an odd parallel between her casting and that of Bette Davis in the film version of the original play, "The Man Who Came to Dinner." Both Peters and Davis were known for more over-the-top roles, but both are restrained and excellent in their part as the long suffering secretary. And Peters' songs are really wonderful, poignant and expressive. I'll have to go back and listen to her all over again in her more signature roles.
Aside from the performance of the Overture, my only other minor quibble is with Carol Burnett's casting as the vamp, Lorraine (The "Blossom Girl"). Burnett of course was never known as a singer though she did record albums from time to time. Still, her voice is weak and although she brings out the comic touches of the part, I think the role suffers especially compared to Baranski's vocal on the "Unsung Musicals" album. But again, this is a minor quibble.
Overall, this is a most excellent recording of a very fun show. The recording is brilliant, and the rest of the casting is wonderful, with Tommy Tune and others lending solid support. The lyrics are often hilarious. The original orchestrations, and the story behind how they were unearthed after for years they were assumed lost, lends hope to all others who lament "lost" musical scores.
And unlike with some double CD sets of "full" scores (such as, again, "Allegro"), this one needs no editing or tailoring to bring it down to the highlights. The whole show goes by quickly, and I must say I'm surprised it wasn't a hit when it was first staged. I guess back in 1964 or thereabouts when it first came out, the playing field was much more crowded and the expectations much higher than today.
So thanks to James Lipton and the others who gave so much to get this musical recorded at long last. Now, if someone would just restore and record the score to "Hot September," the musical version of Wm. Inge's "Picnic," I would be in heaven!
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