A Man of No Importance [Paperback]

Ahrens (Author), Flaherty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2003

Here is another great selection from the musical theatre duo Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, creators of Ragtime, Once on This Island, Lucky Stiff, and Seussical. Titles are: A Man of No Importance * The Burden of Life * Going Up * Princess * First Rehearsal * The Streets of Dublin * Books * Man in the Mirror * Love Who You Love * The Cuddles Mary Gave * Tell Me Why * Welcome to the World.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. (March 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757913466
• ISBN-13: 978-0757913464
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very tuneful and touching., June 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: A Man of No Importance (2002 Off-Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

Being a fan of Ahrens and Flaherty (I have all of their CDs besides the Once On This Island London CD), it came as no surprise that this play was also very strong. The music is very easy to listen to casually. I particularly enjoy "Princess" and "The Streets of Dublin," but all of the songs are very strong. I reccomend this score to anyone who likes musical theatre or who is familiar with Ahrens and Flaherty. You won't be disappointed. The Irish flair also adds a bit of a magic touch to the already charming music. Take my word for it. You won't regret purchasing this CD.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best score since Ragtime, May 8, 2003

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loesser "lbw22" (colonia, nj United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Man of No Importance (2002 Off-Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

From me,that is high praise indeed. A soaring score. So simple and yet so elegant. A show that I missed at Lincoln Center. But I'll not make that mistake again.

The cast is very talented and sings beautifully. Roger Rees is so good in the lead that I've now forgiven him for "The Red Shoes", my all-time worst musical.

I do not give 5 star reviews often. I truly recommend this cd.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A show of much much much much importance!!!!, April 24, 2003

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"cutielyricist" (los angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Man of No Importance (2002 Off-Broadway Cast) (Audio CD)

I have been a major fan of this collaborative team for years and when the cd came out I was scouring the stores trying to find it as they opened. I eventually ordered it off amazon and have been listening to if for the past few days. It is amazing. Its hard to explain the it has some of their most simple music and lyrics yet the most beautiful. When the first notes play I feel myself relax and get drawn into the world they made. The lyrics are perfect down to earth and descriptive without being too poetic. Yet at the same time they are. Every time I hear it I discover something new not only about the show and story but about their talent. Its totally different from anything they done which I respect them for. And it has their style, certain chords that are in other shows that make them known for who they are. Like this show, their music is full of contradictions constantly showing that they know much more than they give, and always leave you wanting more. And they deliver far past expectations over and over again. These people are my idols and I could only hope to be up to their caliber some day. But until then its great to have something this wonderful to learn from. It is a VERY classy show. Very low key and wonderful to listen to. Its an amazing and wonderful show and had me drawn in from the very beginning..and keep you captivated until the end...and into the really touching bonus track.