Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair (1996 Original Broadway Cast) [CAST RECORDING]

John Davidson, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kathryn Crosby, Scott Wise, Ben Wright, Andrea McArdle, Donna McKechnie

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 18, 1996)
• Original Release Date: June 18, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Drg
• ASIN: B000000PL4
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #50,605 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dollars to donuts it's a great "State Fair!", July 4, 1999

By A Customer

This recent Broadway incarnation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic film is lovingly captured in this recording. Broadway's original "Annie," Andrea McArdle, is in fine form, with her clear strong voice shining on "Might As Well Be Spring" and "The Next Time It Happens." The score from the original film has been augmented with material from some lesser known - and less successful - R&H shows, but with only minor exceptions, the result is a pleasing whole. The orchestrations are first rate, and this recording will make a fine addition to any show music collection.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Different Point of View, February 9, 2001

By	Shawn Woerlein (Galion, OH USA) - See all my reviews

Just a little different point of view. I personally have been in and around theatre and musical productions for nearly 10 years now, and had the opportunity to perform in an off-broadway production of State Fair. I personally feel this is one of the best musicals that I have performed in, not only for the storyline, but the musical score as well. I would recommend this CD to any lover of the musical industry!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captures 40's post-War swing era with danciest of R&H scores, October 17, 1998

By A Customer

Rodgers & Hammerstein's only score written directly for the screen has finally come to the stage with great results. The original six songs from the 1945 movie and one from the '62 remake have been augmented with others from ALLEGRO, ME AND JULIET and PIPE DREAM to create a full Broadway score. The songs have been so beautifully interpolated that they all feel like they belong in the same show telling the same story. The orchestrations really swing, perfectly capturing the '40's post-War big band feel of the period in the extensive dance music. This excellent recording that does what all show recordings should: it makes you want to see the show!