Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Musical (1997 Studio Cast) [Cast Recording]

Stephen Dolginoff, Michael Patrick Walker, Adrian Bewley | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 2000)
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Original Cast Record
• ASIN: B000004CSD
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #511,474 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Prelude

2. Why

3. Everybody Wants Richard

4. Nothing Like a Fire

5. A Written Contract

6. Thrill Me

7. The Plan

8. Way Too Far

9. Roadster

10. Superior

11. Ransom Note

12. My Glasses / Just Lay Low

13. I'm Trying To Think

14. Keep Your Deal With Me

15. Life Plus 99 Years / Finale

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dark Music compliments a dark subject, August 9, 2004

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J. A. Cross "Theater Geek" (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story (Audio CD)

I did not get an opportunity to see this production of Thrill Me in NYC durring the Summer of 2003, but I purchased the cast recording because I had heard good things about the show. The subject of the material is quite dark which also comes across in the orchestrations.

It's not the easiest recording to listen to initially, far from it. I've had easier times getting into what are commonly considered difficult shows (ie Passion). But after forcing myself to get through 3-4 listenings I began to discover the layers and beauty of the score.

This recording is not for the average theater fan, those of you who think Mama Mia and Wicked are the best things to ever happen to the Broadway Stage. But people who want musicals to tell a rich textured story through rich textured music, may want to examine this recording.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, Dark, Passionate Musical!, January 18, 2000

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Elizabeth (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Musical (1997 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

WOW! A musical version of the Leopold & Loeb Murder case. I thought it sounded unusual! It IS unusual and VERY GOOD. The songs are Sexy, thought-provoking, even scary. The singers are great, and the story is tantalizingly disturbing. Steven Dolginoff's music and lyrics are really fantastic. This is a must have for theatre lovers!

5.0 out of 5 stars An Obie worthy peformance by Totten, November 2, 2007

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T. Allen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story (Audio CD)

As a resident of NYC and an avid theater goer I try to find new and interesting shows to attend versus the over-commercialized spectacles that sometimes find their way to the Broadway stage. I was thrilled by the performances of Matthew S. Morris and particularly Christopher Totten. His performance was riveting and I love the fact that aspects of this performance live on on this cast recording.