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Kiss Of The Spider Woman: The Musical (1994 Broadway Cast) [CAST RECORDING]

Fred Ebb, Kiss Of The Spider Woman (Related Recordings), Vanessa Williams, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Howard McGillin, John Kander

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Product Details

Audio CD (March 7, 1995)
Original Release Date: March 7, 1995
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Cast Recording
Label: Polygram Records
ASIN: B000001ECT
Also Available in: Audio Cassette

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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1. Prologue - Herndon Lackey, Vanessa Williams
2. Scene: The Prison Cell - Herndon Lackey, Michael McCormick
3. Her Name Is Aurora - Howard McGillin, Gregory Mitchell, Robert Montano, , Raymond Rodriquez, Vanessa Williams
4. Scene: The Prison Cell [2] - Herndon Lackey, Howard McGillin
5. Over the Wall, No. 1
6. And the Moon Grows Dimmer - Vanessa Williams
7. Bluebloods - Brian Mitchell
8. Dressing Them Up - Howard McGillin
9. I Draw the Line - Brian Mitchell
10. Scene: The Prison Cell [3] - Howard McGillin, Brian Mitchell
11. Dear One - Kirsti Carnahan, Howard McGillin, Brian Mitchell, Mimi Turque
12. Over the Wall, Pt. 2 - Herndon Lackey, Howard McGillin, Brian Mitchell
13. Scene: The Prison Cell [4] - John Aller, Howard McGillin, Vanessa Williams
14. Where You Are - Gregory Mitchell, Robert Montano, , Raymond Rodriquez
15. Marta - Brian Mitchell
16. I Do Miracles - Kirsti Carnahan, Howard McGillin, Brian Mitchell, Vanessa Williams
17. Gabriel's Letter/My First Woman - Jerry Christakos, Howard McGillin
18. Morhpine Tango
19. You Could Never Shame Me - Howard McGillin, Mimi Turque
20. Visit - Howard McGillin, Vanessa Williams
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kander & Ebb at Their Best, March 24, 2000

By	Jason D. Witte (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

I have been a long-time admirer of the musicals of Kander & Ebb, particularly "Chicago" and "Cabaret". With "KOTSW," they are at the peak of their prowess, creating a score/lyrics of dazzling and heartbreaking brilliance.

Vanessa Williams is astounding as Aurora/The Spider Woman -- one is reminded of the great sultry film vamps of the 30s and 40s, which Aurora obviously is. Williams demonstrates great expressivity in her voice, as well as an impressive range.

Howard McGillin is a fine Molina, though in the dialogue sections he tends to come across as a bit too fey. His singing voice is quite good, and he absolutely triumphs with "Dressing Them Up", a showstopping high-camp number. I am anxious to acquire the OBC recording of KOTSW, simply to hear how Brent Carver approaches the role.

Brian (soon-to-add Stokes) Mitchell is wonderful as Valentin, capturing well the anger and frustration and initial homophobia of the character, and the development of his relationship with Molina is subtle but convincing. Mitchell is given what I think is one of the most rousing numbers written for the musical stage, "The Day After That".

There is a level of sophistication to KOTSW that seems to be a first for Kander & Ebb. This is not to say that they have tried and failed before, but "Chicago" and "Cabaret" didn't call for the emotional sweep which imbues KOTSW; rather, they delivered what they promised: hard, glittering scores with incisively biting lyrics.

Particularly impressive among the songs are "Over the Wall," "Dressing Them Up," "Dear One," "Where You Are," "Gabriel's Letter/My First Woman," "Gimme Love," "The Day After That," and "Anything For Him."

Ultimately, the score and lyrics succeed on the two leads; Mitchell and McGillin flesh out the characters and give their relationship a complexity and believeability. The score builds up to what I think is the climactic number, "Anything For Him," which provides the key turning point in their friendship, while maintaining the complex nature of their relationship.

KOTSW has more than earned its place alongside "Chicago" and "Cabaret" as pinnacles in the careers of Kander & Ebb, and at the same time secures its place as a pinnacle in the genre of musical theatre overall.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Vanessa Williams does well in the title role, July 18, 1999

By	Lauren (lauverf@aol.com) (New York) - See all my reviews

Being a huge fan of KOTSW, I was anxious for this new recording. Miss Williams does wonders in the title role- she has the sexual allure and smooth, sultry vocal quality that former star Chita Rivera was somehow missing. Howard McGillan displays stunning vocal comand...but leaves one longing for the heartbreaking musical interpretations of his predecessor in this role, Brent Carver. (I feel it is worth noting that Jeff Hyslop, the only actor to play Molina on Bway who was not recorded, brought both McGillan's vocal power and Carver's tear-jerking vulnerability to the role). Brain Mitchell does very well -however he somehow didnt' seem to "own" this role as much as others I have seen him play. It is worth investing in this recording simply for Williams' dazzling new interpretations of the score and for the material that is missing on the Original Cast Recording CD that can be found here.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Vanessa Williams sounds GREAT!, July 1, 2000

By	brian - (New York State) - See all my reviews

Although Chita Rivera is a good "spider woman" on the london cd, I prefer Vanessa Williams'smooth and young voice because she sounds(and looks) like a movie actress/temptress of the 30's and 40's. The supporting cast does a good job with the haunting Kander/Ebb music. Kiss of the Spider Woman is a tragic story with great music, and nobody sings the title role better than Vanessa Williams. You will not be dissapointed with this cd.

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1.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Attempt... but that's all it is.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Terrible
After reading Manuel Puig's novel, "Kiss of the Spider Woman," I approached this musical with great enthusiasm, while at the same time resolved not to let previous expectations... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars CD gives impression of hearing the whole show
This production of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN premiered in Toronto in June 1992. As a theatre reviewer I atteneded the opening night performance. Read more

Published on February 3, 2004 by Mark Andrew Lawrence

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good musical
I first saw KSW as a movie. Then, I got a copy of the original KSW recording. I found the music good. Then, I heard Vanessa William's KSW and it knocked me off my socks. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
Beautiful is all I can say. The music is spectacular and I'm sure the stage presentation all around is spectacular. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A True Star of Broadway
Vanessa Williams belongs on Broadway. I went to see this show February 1995 with Ms. Williams holding down the fort. She was magical. She was electric. She is a star. Read more

Published on December 26, 2002 by ERICKA JACKSON

4.0 out of 5 stars she is also a woman
Tough I think that venessa williams is a very good singer but to gentle to be the spider woman ,I will say some good things about this version of the spider woman. Read more

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