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Forbidden Hollywood: The Hilarious Musical Spoof Of The Movies (1995 Los Angeles Cast)

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But this CD isn't. If you've ever had the opportunity to see a Forbidden Broadway show or hear one of their CDs, then you know this CD is going to be a treat.

It's actually more accessible than some of the Forbidden Broadway recordings since almost everyone has seen the movies parodied on this CD and how many people have seen Blood Brothers or the musical version of Anna Karenina?

Okay, some of the numbers are more annoying than funny, but on the whole, it rocks. My favorite lyric is from Audrey Hepburn's Eliza Doolittle singing Dub Me!

Anyone who's ever heard me sing will tell you that
My talent's wearing a hat!

All in all, a very funny CD for movie and muscial fans.

After incarnation after incarntion of Broadway send ups, Gerard Alessandrini tackles the mystical world of Hollywood. His send ups are hilarious. Probably the most deserving of a parody, Alessandrini's wicked lyrics to familiar songs poke fun at all of Hollywood's big players while showing a sort of irreverent respect for the films we all love.

In addition to Alessandrini's wonderful and delightful words is the superb cast of Forbidden Hollywood. Christine Pedi is absolutely superb in her send ups of Liza Minnelli is excellent, down to the mannerisms and the vocal affectations. Susan Blakeslee and Jason Graee are wonderfully hilarious, and Gerry McIntyre is excellent as Whoopi Goldberg. This cast is amazing on stage and work exceptionally well together.

This album was recorded live, and is a welcome break from the Forbidden Broadway series, while still staying within the same vein. If you're a fan, I definitely suggest getting it!

If you're into parodies or movies, you will throughly enjoy this. The lyrics are so bitingly clever! I love all the "FORBIDDEN" series and recommend them highly.

After having seen Chrstine Pedi, star of Forbidden Broadway, on the London stage, my mission was to own every CD produced since Forbidden Broadway emerged in 1992. A master of voices, Christine appears in most of the releases, however, the cast is so extraordinary, you will be amazed at their portrayals and Gerard Alessandrini's writing and the talent that pulls off the most scathing and insider lampooning of Broadway you will ever hear! As the "Capitol Steps" is to Washington, Forbidden Broadway will make you smile and blush as they prove no B-Way classic or Diva is immune to their taunting. Creative parody and insightful criticism provides entertainment with every track. If you want a sample, buy the 20th anniversary edition which provides a "best of" array of songs. You will eventually own all of them! Every time I listen I hear a new masterful vocal portrayal or insider joke that not only causes me to smile but also reinforces my belief that Gerard and Christine and Co. are some of the most amazing unsung talents off-off-off-off-Broadway! If you know the shows, you WILL indeed enjoy!

Sometimes the satires on this album will poke fun at a movie or actor I greatly enjoy, but even so, I have to admit the cleverness of the songwriting. It's *smart* silly, to quote a friend of mine, and very well performed. Some of the impressions are hilarious in and of themselves (I want to know who was doing that lovely Julie Andrews intoned soprano in the Mary Poppins number, "StupidCarelessFictionalNonsensicalVerboseness"!). Well worth a listen, though if you're not particularly into movies or musical theatre in general you may miss some of the point; likewise, if bitchy in-jokes annoy you, you'll probably hate this.