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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0021471477726 Format: Cast Recording, Extra tracks Label: Drg Manufacturer: Drg MPN: 94777 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Drg Release Date: July 12, 2005 Studio: Drg 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 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - How Sweet it Really Is?My best friend and I had the opportunity to see the actual Broadway production of Sweet Charity staring Christina Applegate back in December of 2005. It was an amazing show! This soundtrack/CD is awesome. It puts me right back on Broadway in New York City. Christina Applegate is spectacular. I love this album and recommend it to everyone. Rating:  - Nice RevivalChristina 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, ... 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 ... Read More Rating:  - a Bittersweet CharityWhy 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" ... Read More 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 ... Read More |
