Is there a funnier score in all
the musical theatre history? I don’t think so, not even THE PRODUCERS or AVENUE
Q. For this fabulous musical comedy, Cy Coleman wrote his best music and the
lyrics by Carolyn Leigh gave it the perfect final touch.
Many people dismissed the 1999
Broadway revival starring Martin Short and Faith Prince, but I loved it and (I’m
going to be crucified by saying this) I think this recording is much better
than the original Broadway cast. The new orchestrations by Harold Wheeler give
fresh life to numbers like “Rich Kids Rag”, “I’ve Got Your Number”, “Boom,
Boom” and “Real Live Girl”.
This is an absolutely amusing
score that will put a big smile on your face.
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