Music : Carnival (1961 Original Broadway Cast)
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from: Decca Broadway
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0042283719521
Format: Cast Recording
Label: Decca Broadway
Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Decca Broadway
Release Date: June 08, 1989
Sales Rank: 20749
Studio: Decca Broadway
Disc 1:- Act 1. Opening
- Act 1. Direct From Vienna
- Act 1. A Very Nice Man
- Act 1. I've Got To Find A Reason
- Act 1. Mira
- Act 1. A Sword And A Rose And A Cape
- Act 1. Humming
- Act 1. Yes, My Heart
- Act 1. Everybody Likes You
- Act 1. Love Makes The World Go' Round
- Act 2. Yum Ticky
- Act 2. The Rich
- Act 2. Beautiful Candy
- Act 2. Her Face
- Act 2. Grand Impérial Cirque de Paris
- Act 2. I Hate Him
- Act 2. Her Face (reprise)
- Act 2. Always, Always You
- Act 2. Always, Always You (reprise)
- Act 2. She's My Love
- Act 2. Finale
- A Very Nice Man
- Mira
- Yes, My Heart
- Love Makes The World Go 'Round
- I Hate Him
- Mira
- Magic, Magic
- Love Makes The World Go 'Round
- Her Face
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
The 1953 MGM motion picture Lili already seemed like a musical, even though the film contained only two songs, most notably 'Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo.' Perfect, then, to translate the film to the Broadway stage, which is exactly what Michael Stewart (Hello, Dolly) and composer-lyricist Bob Merrill (lyricist for Funny Girl and countless pop tunes, including 'How Much Is That Doggie in the Window') did in 1961, winning the N.Y. Critics Circle Award for their efforts. Anna Marie Alberghetti made her Broadway debut in the Lili role (which had been Leslie Caron's film debut), with Jerry Orbach taking over for Mel Ferrer as the lame puppeteer, and Kaye Ballard in Zsa Zsa Gabor's role as the magician's mistress. Of course, the musical needed its own 'Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo'-- and that came in the form of 'Love Makes the World Go Round.' Nothing else in this sweet score matches that classic, although Carnival does remain an old-fashioned charmer. The CD release includes previously unreleased tracks, including numbers performed by Merrill himself, as well as covers by Mel Torme and Richard Chamberlain. --Bill Holdship
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Odd this hasn't been revived since '61; it deserves it
Perhaps "Carnival!" suffers from excess baggage -- starting with Bob Merrill, the guy who banged out his tunes on a toy xylophone and wrote "How Much is That Doggie in the Window?"; or its movie inspiration "Lili", notorious for its theme song and its treacle; maybe even Anna Maria Alberghetti, famous for her temper. Perhaps it suffers from following "Jumbo", the majestic circus musical; perhaps with the circus itself having been dumbed down into mere arena spectacle it wouldn't work. Perhaps it ... Read More
Rating: - Fantastic Music!!
I am listening to this Musical at the present time, and the more I listen the more I like it....I had orchestral arrangements of Carnival in my collection, but only recently purchased the CD of the Show...as everyone indicates, the music is something to behold, and the voices of all of the leads are in rare form...Kaye Ballard, Jerry Orbach, James Mitchell (from the movie Band Wagon and is still with us at the age of almost 88 years) and the wonderful Anna Maria Alberghetti...Bob Merril's excerpts ... Read More
Rating: - A Pure Gem
I recently had the pleasure of seeing the revival at the Kennedy Center and was blown away by this show. Totally delightful, beautiful score, warm, witty and engaging book, marvelous performances, all made it a memorable evening.
I had forgotten what a masterpiece of theater music this is. Her Face is one of the most gorgeous ballads written for American musicals. The carnival numbers are all catchy and rousing and the novelty pieces for the puppets are terrific. What a thrill the original ... Read More
Rating: - Carnival is a gem
Carnival is a gem of American musical theater. It's too bad that it's been largely ignored in favor of warhorses like Carousel, My Fair Lady and Mame.
The music is lovely and the lyrics are witty, and often poignant. The performers - Anna Maria Albergetti, Jerry Orbach and Kaye Ballard are in top form. Kaye Ballard's rendition of the tune "Humming" is a riot - musical comedy at its best.
If you enjoy Broadway musical comedy, you must have this CD in your library.
Rating: - Carnival
The VHS tape arrived quickly and in good shape. I sent it to friends and I believe they appreciated it very much. Thank you.
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