Children's Letters to God (2004 Original Off-Broadway Cast) [Cast Recording]

David Evans (Artist), Douglas Cohen (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 4, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Jay Records
• ASIN: B0006VXLPE
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #259,486 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Prologue

2. Questions, Questions

3. Thirteen

4. Arnold

5. Like Everybody Else

6. Questions for the Rain

7. Ants

8. A Simple Holiday Song

9. Six Hours as a Princess

10. An Only Child

11. When I Am in Charge

12. Daydreams

13. Kicker Brown

14. Silly Old Hat

15. How Come?

16. Star Letters

17. I Know

18. I Know (reprise)

19. Joanna's Lament (bonus track)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary!, January 9, 2005

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George Jean Nathan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children's Letters to God (2004 Original Off-Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

A truly unique CD! No religious agenda-- children simply address through song and dialogue such themes as love, divorce, self-esteem, loss, and hope with candor and charm. Great for all ages; I found myself both entertained and profoundly moved at times. The children's voices are extremely impressive, and the music and lyrics are catchy and clever. If ever there were a recording that belongs in every family, this is it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Rabbi Emeritus Henry Cohen, Wynnewood, PA., November 3, 2005

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Rabbi Emeritus (Wynnewood, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children's Letters to God (2004 Original Off-Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

I was privileged to be at the opening of the delightful and thoughtful musical, "Children's Letters to God," book by Stuart Hample, Music by David Evans, Lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen. The highlights are now available on a CD that captures the natural curiosity of children who wonder about God:
"Are you real? . . . Why do people have to die? . . . Maybe you are hard of hearing . . . Maybe you don't really care . . . Maybe we're talking to the air."
The music and lyrics begin in a light-hearted vein but then become more serious when children have to deal with the death of a pet, the divorce of parents, the loss of a boyfriend, the loss of self-esteem of a boy ashamed that he is almost the worst athlete in school. The second act confronts the skepticism of Job, as the children ask God, "How come" so many terrible things happen in the world ("Maybe you better start all over again"). The response Job receives from God is given by the chilldren themselves as they marvel at the wonder, order and beauty of God's world.
This charming blend of words and music should have an appeal not only to children but to their parents who may be asking some of the same questions and coming up with their own answers. I would recommend the CD for playing at home or in religious schools of any denomination. The show is currently on tour. Catch it if you can.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One you won't forget, November 15, 2005

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Sam M "Sam M" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children's Letters to God (2004 Original Off-Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to be part of a Concert version of Children's Letters to God. Everyday, this play helps me view the world through a child's eye, and reminds me not to overlook or take for granted the beautiful world we live in.

Throughout the play, each character is faced with a challenge, such as a good friend moving away, or the death of a beloved pet. Although each character in the play experiences his or her own personal tragedy, in the end, everyone's optimism and enthusiasm about life remains intact. Being part of Children's Letters to God reminded me that, even as we grow up, we can still see the beauty in the world. Sometimes, we need a child's perspective to cope with an often terrifying world. It's important for us to remember that, despite the terrible happenings, there is a wondrous world around us.