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  Paige O'Hara

SHOW BOAT ~ CAST RECORDING

Show Boat ~ 1989 Studio Cast Recording

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  NOTE FROM PAIGE:
My first recording! A Grammy nominee, and the critics proclaimed this as the "definitive" recording of Show Boat. Ironically, Ellie was my first Broadway role - and my first time working with John McGlinn. I was in awe of Fredrika Von Stade (my favorite mezzo) who kept asking "Paige, how do you belt?" Check out Flicka's belt on the cut "Hotter in the North."
"This lavish three-CD studio reconstruction of the original score is more than complete: it includes outtake material cut from the show before the opening and also restores controversial lyrics. This was lovingly and thoroughly put together by John McGlinn, who brought in such opera singers as Frederica von Stade and Jerry Hadley, backed by The London Sinfonietta, and is the most exhaustive rendering of perhaps the most important American musical of the 20th century." ~ William Ruhlmann (allmusic.com)
"John McGlinn's sprawling, monumental three-CD set is about all the Show Boat any listener could ever ask for. In an obvious labor of love, McGlinn reconstructs the show as it ran on opening night, November 15, 1927, including every song, the original orchestrations, and all underscored dialogue. The most significant restoration is the dark choral number "Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun'," as Show Boat's serious subject matter helped establish its place as the most important turning point in the history of American musical theater. McGlinn also adds an appendix that includes songs cut before opening night and every song subsequently written for the show's many productions, most notably the love duet "I Have the Room Above Her," written for the 1936 film. (The recording is also available in a one-disc reduction called the "Broadway Show Album.")Rest assured this 221-minute blockbuster is not just dry scholarship; it's also terrific listening, with McGlinn conducting a dynamic London Sinfonietta and a strong cast including Frederica von Stade as Magnolia, Jerry Hadley as Ravenal, Teresa Stratas as the tragic Julie, Bruce Hubbard as the worldly wise Joe, Karla Burns as Queenie, and David Garrison and Paige O'Hara as the comic couple Frank and Ellie. And of course the songs by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II are among the most glorious ever written: "Ol' Man River," "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man," "Make Believe," "Why Do I Love You," "Bill," "You Are Love," and "Life upon the Wicked Stage." Also included are exhaustive production notes, a history of the show, a detailed synopsis, and a libretto. John McGlinn's Show Boat is a staggering achievement and a recording for the ages."  ~ David Horiuchi (Amazon.com)

 ℗ 1988 Original sound recording made by EMI Records Ltd, by Special Arrangement with Betty Kern Miller for the Jerome Kern Interests, Rodgers and Hammerstein, as agent for Philip Zimet, Trustee, Harriet F. Pilpel, as Trustee and Attorney for the Edna Ferber Interests. Conducted and Directed by John McGlinn. Available on Amazon.com.
CLICK TO HEAR TRACKS
DISC 1:
  1. Overture
  2. Act One, Scene One - Cotton Blossom: Niggers all work on d Mississippi... (Stevedores, Gals, Queenie, Steve, Pete, 1st Mincing Miss, 2nd Mincing Miss, Beaux, Girls & Boys)
  3. Act One, Scene One - Cotton Blossom: 'Andy!!!...' (Parthy, Windy, 1st Mincing Miss, 2nd Mincing Miss)
  4. Act One, Scene One - Cap'n Andy's Ballyhoo: 'Here comes the Show Boat parade!...' (Boy, Girls, Boys, Andy, Parthy)
  5. Act One, Scene One - Cap'n Andy's Ballyhoo: 'Hey Julie...' (Pete, Julie, Steve, Parthy, Andy, Ellie)
  6.  Act One, Scene One - Cap'n Andy's Ballyhoo: 'It's a man...' (Ellie, Ravenal, Vallon)
  7. Act One, Scene One - Where's the Mate for Me?: Who cares if my boat goes upstream... (Ravenal, Magnolia)
  8. Act One, Scene One - Make Believe: Only make believe I love you... (Ravenal, Magnolia, Vallon)
  9. Act One, Scene One - Ol' Man River: 'Oh, Joe!...' (Magnolia, Joe, Men)
  10. Act One, Scene Two - Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man: 'What cher doin' all by yourself, Miss Nola?...' (Queenie, Magnolia, Julie, Joe, Servants)
  11. Act One, Scene Three - Life on the Wicked Stage: Why do stage struck maidens clamor... (Ellie, Girls)
  12. Act One, Scene Three - Till Good Luck Comes My Way: The man who ventures with chance... (Ravenal, Men)
  13. Act One, Scene Four - Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun': Mis'ry's comin' aroun'... (Queenie, Women, Joe Magnolia, Julie, Men, Solo Bass)
  14. Act One, Scene Four - Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun': 'Take her up, Rubberface!...' (Andy, Julie, Steve, Magnolia, Parthy, Ellie, Windy)
  15. Act One, Scene Four - Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun': 'Hello, Windy...' (Vallon, Andy, Magnolia, Steve, Julie, Windy, Ellie, Parthy)
  16. Act One, Scene Four - Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun': 'You needn't all look at us...' (Steve, Colored Chorus, Andy, Parthy, Magnolia, Ellie, Frank)
  17. Act One, Scene Four - Mis'ry's Comin' Aroun': 'Looks like a swell...' (Andy, Parthy, Frank, Ravenal, Julie, Magnolia, Steve, Joe)
DISC: 2
  1. Act One, Scene Five - I Would Like to Play a Lover's Part: Her face is fair to look upon... (Boys, Girls, Ellie, Frank)
  2. Act One, Scene Five - I Might Fall Back on You: Little girl, you are safe with me... (Frank, Ellie, Girls)
  3. Act One, Scene Five - Queenie's Ballyhoo: 'Is de theatre fillin' up, Cap'n Andy?...' (Queenie, Andy, Colored Chorus)
  4. Act One, Scene Six - Villain Dance
  5. Act One, Scene Seven - You Are Love: 'That you, Nola?...' (Ravenal, Windy, Magnolia, Parthy)
  6.  One, Scene Eight - Finale Act One: Oh tell me, did you ever!... (Firls, Boys, Chorus, Andy, Women, Men, Negro Women, Magnolia, Parthy, Vallon, Pete)
  7. Act Two, Scene One - At the Fair: When we tell them about it all... (All, 1st Barker, Boys, Girls, Chorus, 2nd Barker, Men, 3rd Barker)
  8. Act Two, Scene One - Why Do I Love You?: I'm walking on the air, dear... (Magnolia, Ravenal, Chorus, Andy)
  9. Act Two, Scene One - In Dahomey: Dyunga doe!... (Dahomey Villagers, White Chorus)
  10. Act Two, Scene Three - Convent Scene: Alma Redmptoris Mater... (Nuns, Mother Superior, Ravenal, Kim)
  11. Act Two, Scene Four: 'All right, Jake...' (Jim, Jake, Julie)
  12. Act Two, Scene Four - Bill: I used to dream... (Julie)
  13. Magnolia's Audition - Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Reprise): Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly... (Magnolia)
  14. Magnolia's Audition - Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (Reprise): 'Whaddaya say, boss?...' (Frank, Jim, Magnolia, Jake)
  15. Act Two, Scene Six - Trocadero Opening Chorus: Let's make the new year... (Chorus)
  16. Act Two, Scene Six - Apache Dance
  17. Act Two, Scene Six - Goodbye, My Lady Love: So you're going away... (Frank, Ellie)
  18. Act Two, Scene Six - After the Ball: 'Ladies and Gentlemen...' (Jim, Drunk, Andy, Magnolia, A Man, All)
  19. Act Two, Scene Seven - Ol' Man River (Reprise): Ol' Man River... (Joe)
  20. Act Two, Scene Seven - Hey, Feller!: When you yen for a gent... (Queenie, Chorus)
  21. Act Two, Scene Eight - You Are Love (Reprise): 'That you, Nola?...' (Ravenal)
DISC 3:
  1.  Act Two, Scene Nine: Cottom Blossom (Reprise): Cotton Blossom... (Chorus)
  2. Act Two, Scene Nine - It's Getting Hotter in the North: Now up in the northern land... (Kim, Chorus)
  3. Act Two, Scene Nine - It's Getting Hotter in the North: 'Say, Cap'n Andy...' (Frank, Ellie, Andy)
  4. Act Two, Scene Nine - Finale Ultimo: 'Hello, Gay...' (Andy, Hope, Ravenal, Girl, Man, Magnolia, Old Lady, Chorus)
  5. Appendix - Pantry Scene (Act One, Scene Two; deleted)
  6. Appendix - Waterfront Saloon Scene (Act One, Scene Three; deleted)
  7. Appendix - Yes, Ma'am (Act One, Scene Three; unused)
  8. Appendix - Kim's Imitations (Why Do I Love You?): (Act Two, Scene Nine; Ziegfeld Production)
  9. Appendix - Dance Away the Night (Act Two, Scene Nine; London)
  10. Appendix - A Pack of Cards (Act One, Scene Six; unused)
  11. Appendix - The Creole Love Song (Act One, Scene Seven; unused)
  12. Appendix - Out There in an Orchard (Act Two, Scene Four; unused)
  13. Appendix - Gallivantin' Aroun' (Universal Film)
  14. Appendix - I Have the Room Above Her (Universal Film)
  15. Appendix - Ah Still Suits Me (Universal Film)
  16. Appendix - Nobody Else But Me (Act Two, Scene Nine; 1946 Revival): I was a shy, demure type... (Kim, Chorus)

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