Honk! (2001 Music Theatre of Wichita Cast) [Cast Recording]

George Stiles (Composer), Anthony Drewe (Composer), Arthur W. Marks (Performer), Susan Hoffander (Performer), Josh Prince (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 7, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Original Cast Recordings/Tradi
• Run Time: 73 minutes
• ASIN: B0006SUV4Q
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,503 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Music Theatre of Wichita First American Cast Recording Winner "Best Musical 2000"-Laurence Olivier Awards A Musical Comedy based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Starring: Arthur W. Marks, Arthur W., Susan Hofflander, Josh Prince and David Ruprecht 20 Tracks Total.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take it from Ugly...at least one of them anyway..., April 22, 2006

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Kendrick Cornelius (Scottsdale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Honk! (2001 Music Theatre of Wichita Cast) (Audio CD)

A director called me up and asked me if I'd like the lead in Honk! He said before I made up my mind to give the CD a listen. By the end of track 6 I was in tears and by the end of the first act I called my director to set up a cold reading. By the time I finished the CD, I was outraged that the album was out of print. Apparently, there is a movie in the works, so that at least is something to be thankful for 'cuz that will definitely have a soundtrack. Highlights are "Different" , You Can Play With Your Food" , "Every Tear a Mother Cries" , "Wild Goose Chase" and "Now I've Seen You"

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!, August 1, 2006

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M. Wooledge (OHIO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Honk! (2001 Music Theatre of Wichita Cast) (Audio CD)

My son just did this musical with his youth theatre group, i've not heard of it until they announced it at a parent meeting, i must say it got great local reviews! My family and friends enjoyed it so much they came back the whole weekend they preformed the musical! I LOVE IT! if you've not heard the music yet, i strongly suggest you do so! The music is quite addictive, you'll be singing along before you know it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone was humming the tunes, July 26, 2005

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C. Gough (Vista, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Honk! (2001 Music Theatre of Wichita Cast) (Audio CD)

After listening to this CD I suggested our youth theater group do this show a couple years ago.They thought I was crazy, (a show about the ugly duckling and a bunch of animals dressed as people?) but we did it, and everyone loved it.
This is a show that has many different levels, so it works for children and adults. Many counselors and teachers were pleased that they didn't have to sit through another show that was aimed only at a child's intellect.
The music can be a little tricky to perform, but well worth the effort. I can't tell you how many people told me they just couldn't stop humming the tunes.
The show was a big success for us, especially our school shows, which were sold out and we had to add an extra one. (A note: If you are planning to perform this show make sure you advertise that it won the Olivier award over the Lion King since it is unknown to most U.S. audiences)