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| | You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1999 Broadway Revival Cast) | | | Music Artist : | | Clark Gesner | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | RCA Victor Broadway | | Release Date : | | 1999-03-09 | | Store Price : | | $9.99 | | Artistopia's Price: $8.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Opening/You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
2. Schroeder - Llana Levine, Anthony Rapp
3. Snoopy
4. My Blanket and Me - Kristin Chenoweth, Llana Levine, Stanley Wayne Mathis
5. Kite
6. Doctor Is In
7. Beethoven Day
8. Book Report
9. My New Philosophy
10. T-E-A-M (The Baseball Game) - Llana Levine, Anthony Rapp, B.D. Wong
11. Glee Club Rehersal
12. Little Known Facts - Llana Levine
13. Suppertime - Roger Bart, Kristin Chenoweth, Llana Levine
14. Happiness - Kristin Chenoweth, Llana Levine, Stanley Wayne Mathis, Anthony Rapp, B.D. Wong
15. Bows - Anthony Rapp
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Fun -- But Not as Much as the Original
Submitted on: 2009-01-08 |
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The 1999 revival of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" retains much of the joy of the original, 1967 production; unfortunately, the contagious, simple fun and happiness of the original has been buried beneath several would-be layers of "modern" Broadway "polish," most notably new, up-tempo arrangements that contort several of the original songs' meters into ugly new patterns (e.g., compare the two versions of "T-E-A-M" -- even the new version reverts, jarringly, to the old meter by the final chorus, a tacit admission that it shouldn't have been tinkered with in the first place) and an emphasis on "star power" that simply wasn't present in the off-Brodway recording. B.D. Wong's Linus is overwrought (e.g., his book report on Peter Rabbit, while textually the same as in the original version, is delivered in overdramatic tones completely at odds with the way in which the character is seriously but calmly reflecting on the book), and Kristin Chenowith' Sally tries, unsuccessfully, to steal the show with a new number, "My New Philosophy." There is also a misguided attempt to deepen Schultz' already sufficient characterizations -- witness the mangling of the titular opening number by the addition of a morose interior monologue from Charlie Brown, trying to figure out, in existential terms, what being a "good man" is all about.
On the plus side, some of the classic numbers have been left (largely) alone, notably "Schroeder," "The Kite," and "The Doctor Is In." Also, the other wholly new number, "Beethoven Day," is a rollicking, fun piece that gives Schroeder another much-welcomed spotlight (although the new music does not fit organically into the old score -- it sounds 30 years removed). There is a great "easter egg" of a musical quotation that has been incorporated into "My Blanket and Me."
Overall, however, the many attempts to "spice up" what, in its original form, is a still-delightful treat fall flat, and this revival should only be listened to and appreciated alongside the original cast recording. |
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 Funny and entertaining!
Submitted on: 2008-09-19 |
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| I can be rather picky when it comes to Broadway musicals, but You're a Good Man Charlie Brown is at the top of my list along with Wicked and Phantom of the Opera. Mix great vocalists and performers with funny lyrics and catchy tunes, you've got You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. A light-hearted show, I would recommend this musical to anyone who loves Peanuts, Broadway, or hilarious and entertaining songs. |
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Good, not great, cast album (with exceptions)
Submitted on: 2008-09-04 |
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Broadway revival cast albums are a tricky thing -- how do you make something fresh, while not copying the original, and not making a mess of it, either?
This 1999 revival cast of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is fairly decent. The arrangements have life, the performances are enthusiastic, and the humor is simple and clear.
Anthony Rapp, Roger Bart, and the fabulous Kristin Chenoweth do a great job. A little silly, a little cartoonish, and perfectly suited for the material.
Unfortunately, a few of the other performers aren't well-suited for this music. Ilana Levine is a little TOO over-the-top and comes across as inauthentic, and B.D. Wong just has too much vibrato to be playing a young boy.
If you're looking for only one recording of this terrific musical, I'd suggest you go with the original Broadway cast. But if you're a fan of the musical (or of any of these performers), this is a good addition to your collection. |
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 Suprised
Submitted on: 2008-04-16 |
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| I was a little suprised to get a CD not in original case...but it played |
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One of my favorites!
Submitted on: 2008-02-08 |
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| "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is a classic Broadway musical. This CD is wonderfully well-done and brings back fond memories of when I saw it on stage as a little girl. This is the revival cast including Kristin Chenoweth as Sally Brown who won the Tony for her performance. All of the cast members sing their hearts out and do a superb job. This CD is great for ALL ages...young or old. It can be a great introduction to musicals for your little ones. Highly recommended!! |
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