The Rink: The Musical (1988 Original London Cast) [Cast Recording]

John Kander (Composer), Gareth Snook (Performer), Josephine Blake (Performer), Diane Langton (Performer), Richard Bodkin (Performer), Lyanne Compton (Performer), Peter Edbrook (Performer), James Gavin (Performer), Michael Gyngell (Performer), Steve Hervieu (Performer), Sheree Murphy (Performer), Fred Ebb (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Gareth Snook, Josephine Blake, Diane Langton, Richard Bodkin, Lyanne Compton, et al.
• Composer: John Kander
• Audio CD (October 21, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Jay Records
• ASIN: B000005BHE
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,740 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Colored Lights

2. Chief Cook and Bottle Washer

3. Don't "Ah Ma" Me

4. Blue Crystal

5. Under The Roller Coaster

6. Not Enough Magic

7. Here's To The Rink / We Can Make It

8. After All These Years

9. Angel's Rink And Social Centre

10. What Happened To The Old Days?

11. Finale Act 1 (Colored Lights reprise)

12. The Apple Doesn't Fall

13. Marry Me

14. We Can Make It (reprise) / Mrs. A.

15. The Rink

16. Wallflower

17. All The Children In A Row

18. Coda

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars from voice student and fan of musicals, July 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rink: The Musical (1988 Original London Cast) (Audio CD)

This review comes after listening to both recordings of The Rink on numerous occasions. The London recording does the play much greater justice than the Broadway album. The voices of the London album are much more pleasant to the ear and allow the listener to relish in the magic of the Kander and Ebb score, instead of lamenting the inability to see the well-known American performers in action. This recording of The Rink stills carries emotional punch, and leaves the listener desiring the opportunity to read the Terrence McNally script and see the show in person.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite Chita, October 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rink: The Musical (1988 Original London Cast) (Audio CD)

I have both the Broadway and the London cast recording of this musical. This version is excellent, although it does not quite measure up to the incredible Chita Rivera/Liza Minelli duo performance. This version makes many of the scenes clearer through the music. I recommend the Broadway cast, but as it is hard to find, this recording is a close second.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Often Overlooked Kander and Ebb Show Glitters, October 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rink: The Musical (1988 Original London Cast) (Audio CD)

This recording is a very good representation of the show. Though I miss Chita, the girls hold their own very well. The men do a fine job as the Wrecker ensemble. The music itself is highly underrated. Songs range from emotion driven ballads ("All the Children In A Row"), to mid tempo standards ("Colored Lights"), to high spirited cabaret numbers ("Chief Cook and Bottle Washer"). Shows hints of both the previous show Chicago and the upcoming Kiss of the Spider Woman. A wonderful show to hear, an impressive show to see, and an incredible show to perform in. If you enjoy Kander and Ebb's style, ignore the naysayers and give The Rink a well-deserved shot.