Big: The Musical (1996 Original Broadway Cast) [CAST RECORDING]

David Shire (Composer, Conductor), Barbara Walsh (Performer), Brandon Espinoza (Performer), Crista Moore (Performer), Dan Jenkins (Performer), Donna Lee Marshall (Performer), Frank Vlastnik (Performer), Jan Neuberger (Performer), John Sloman (Performer), Patrick Levis (Performer), Ray Wills (Performer), Spencer Liff (Performer), Richard Maltby Jr. (Artist)

Product Details

• Performer: Barbara Walsh, Brandon Espinoza, Crista Moore, Dan Jenkins, Donna Lee Marshall, et al.
• Conductor: David Shire
• Composer: David Shire
• Audio CD (September 25, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Decca U.S.
• ASIN: B000005AY0
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #117,313 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Cross the Line" and Make This Purchase!, August 23, 2000

By	"maxwell313" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

I was recently involved in a Cabaret Troupe revue which consisted only of songs from Maltby & Shire shows. From "big, the Musical," we did "Stars, Stars, Stars," "Fun," "Coffee, Black," and, of course, our main number, "Cross the Line." "Cross the Line" has got to be one of the freshest, most entertaining, and melodic new Broadway numbers out there. There's no doubt in my mind that it will one day be an old musical standby. "Stars" is equally wonderful, with its never-tiresome tune and jovial beat. "Fun" is simply that. "Coffee, Black," is amusing and wildly engaging. I recommend "big, the Musical" simply on the basis of these four songs. I can't wait to buy it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Big for folks doing the Musical, March 19, 2006

By	Kim's Two Cents "Kim" (Lansdale, PA) - See all my reviews

If you're getting this CD to help prepare for your school or community group doing the musical, there are a lot of changes from the CD to the book. Aside from finding the book in a new key and some chunks added/deleted, Here We Go Again and When You're Big aren't included anymore.

Overall, the music's a little trite, but there are some nice moments -- mostly the stuff sung by the female leads.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The first show I ever saw., May 4, 2003

By	S. McCasland "prohouser" (Deer Park, Ny. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The first Broadway show I ever saw was BIG. I was ten . I've seen over thirty in the following seven years. Obviously I was hooked after seeing BIG. The music is not the greatest, the cast is not the best. But Maltby and Shire work increidbly well together. This show is a masterpiece for children and teens. A big fan of the movie, this show was a perfect musical adaptation. My favorite song: Dancing all the Time. The show is cute in every way. Although some songs still needed some work, the show is fun in all aspects.