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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was looking for the stage version of Calamity Jane to help out with an amateur production. This is a note perfect version featuring the full orchestra and cast recorded in the same keys as the written amateur production. The music was very helpful and pleasing to listen to. The previous reviewer mentioned that no one can do Calamity Jane as good as Doris Day and this maybe so but don't let that put you off purchasing what is an excellent recording.
The tracks are on two CD's and cover the various acts including the overture, the various tunes in the show, curtain call and play out etc. The recording is by the National Symphony Orchestra and I could not fault the musicality of the recording.
The tracks are on two CD's and cover the various acts including the overture, the various tunes in the show, curtain call and play out etc. The recording is by the National Symphony Orchestra and I could not fault the musicality of the recording.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This musical is one of a kind.. and the best ever made. I love the film and the musical is wonderful also, however Shapiro isn't really that convincing as Calam, nothing as good as Doris Day's, she wil always be the original and best, but the songs are good, however some of the words are changed.. i have no idea why. The chorus is good and strong and Howard is wonderful as Bill, his voice similar to Howard Keels. This is a brilliant musical with wonderful songs, buy it if you love wonderful music and musicals in general!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
This Jane's no Calamity!
7 April 2001
Format:Audio CD
The first complete recording of Calamity Jane does not disappoint. Previous "highlights" recordings do nothing but annoy the serious musicals fans as they often leave out some of the most relevant parts of the show.
This recording is really excellent, both in content and cast. Debbie Gravitte (formerly Debbie Shapiro) gives a "rootin' tootin' shootin'" rendition of Calamity's songs to "out Calamity" Doris Day's movie version from the 50's.
"Careless with the Truth", which is invariably missing form other recordings of Calamity Jane is included here and forms an integral part of the show when seen on stage, as do "Adelaide" and "Men". This long- awaited full recording really fills a gap in the market.
I hope it's not too long before we see similar full recordings of many of the other great musicals like "Anything Goes"
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Great Theatrical Version!
31 Jan 2001
Format:Audio CD
I had grown up on the movie, and really didn't know what to expect from this new version. It's based on the theatrical production which was produced after the movie in 1979. I loved it. Debbie Shapiro entertains with a lively Calamity Jane. Her performance of "My Secret Love" is delicate, and beautiful. The whole cast creates a comedic feel that rivals that of the movie. Orchestra interludes throughout the 2-CDs help maintain a level of energy that is hard to find on some studio releases. That energy carries through to spoken dialog that is included. The only thing lacking is a liberetto.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Calamity Jane
12 Jun 2000
Format:Audio CD
This CD is better for people, such as myself, who are more familiar with the play than the movie, in which songs like "Men!" and "Adalaid" are not featured. Also, if you want some background music to play, the scene change music is great.
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