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Music : Sweet Charity (2005 Broadway Revival Cast)


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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0021471477726
Format: Cast Recording, Extra tracks
Label: Drg
Manufacturer: Drg
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Drg
Release Date: July 12, 2005
Sales Rank: 69402
Studio: Drg

Disc 1:
  1. Act 1. Overture
  2. Act 1. You Should See Yourself
  3. Act 1. Big Spender
  4. Act 1. Charity's Soliloquy
  5. Act 1. Rich Man's Frag
  6. Act 1. If My Friends Could See Me Now
  7. Act 1. Too Many Tomorrows
  8. Act 1. There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This
  9. Act 1. I'm the Bravest Individual
  10. Act 2. Entr'acte
  11. Act 2. The Rhythm of Life
  12. Act 2. A Good Impression
  13. Act 2. Baby, Dream Your Dream
  14. Act 2. Sweet Charity
  15. Act 2. Where Am I Going?
  16. Act 2. I'm A Brass Band
  17. Act 2. I Love to Cry at Weddings
  18. Act 2. I'm the Bravest Individual (Reprise)
  19. Where Am I Going? (Verse) (Bonus Track)
  20. Baby, Dream Your Dream (Bonus Track)
  21. Gimma A Rain Check (Bonus Track)
  22. I'm the Bravest Individual (Bonus Track)
  23. There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This (Bonus Track)
  24. Big Spender (Bonus Track)
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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
The best thing about this CD is the score: Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields's songs have lost none of their incisiveness over the years, and even a lackluster revival such as this one doesn't entirely succeed in dulling their edge. In the title role, Christina Applegate means well and tries hard, which isn't enough to make us forget Gwen Verdon, the powerhouse original Charity. Even 'There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This,' a showstopping number if there ever was one, shines like a 40-watt bulb when it should be 400. As Charity's paramour Oscar, Denis O'Hare gives a wonderful, multifaceted performance, though of course Oscar doesn't get songs--except for the welcome addition of 'A Good Impression.' While this production is adequate but no match for the original recording, fans will be delighted by the bonus tracks. Backed by a small ensemble, Coleman sings four 1963 demos, including an intimate, delightful 'I'm the Bravest Individual.' The composer also pairs with Fields for a live version of 'Big Spender' recorded in 1972. --Elisabeth Vincentelli



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Nice Revival
Christina Applegate is a totally endearing, multi-faceted performer, but there is no way you can forget Gwen Verdon, or to a lesser degree, Shirley MacLaine in the so-so movie. However, I love revival recordings, if only because they tend to record a more complete score, and they are technically so superior to most of the older originals. On that score, this Sweet Charity doesn't disappoint.
While Applegate is fine, Dennis O'Hare shines as Oscar. The rest of the cast are okay. Nothing more, ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A Sweet Attempt at a New Charity....
To begin, I saw this show twice before it bowed out at the Al Hirschfeld theatre. I had no intention of seeing it, but unfortunately, nothing else was available.

I didn't have the pleasure of seeing Gwen Verdon in the title role, but I don't consider myself unfortunate; Ms. Verdon, with all her dancing capability, could never carry a tune (See: Chicago, Damn Yankees, and yes, even Charity). She may have been the toast of Broadway a few decades ago, but Mrs. Bob Fosse is about as over ... Read More


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - a Bittersweet Charity
Why do TV stars with little or no singing ability try to do a big Broadway musicial?

I gave Christina Applegate's version of Sweety Charity a chance. I love the previous versions of Charity with actres's Gwen Verdon, Shirley MacLean, and Debbie Allen . I listened with open ears. However Applegates version seem TOO Jersey, TOO Tart and TOO green to give this Broadway soundtrack any UMF!

The Pussycats Dolls should record this arrangement of the Signature tune, "Hey Big Spender" ... Read More


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - annoying and really overrated.
everyone goes on and on about how great the new revival of sweet charity is. well i found it AWFUL. Christina Apelgate(i know thats not how you spell it..) is EXTREMELY annoying and "poppy", and this is what gives broadway a bad name.

Truthfully, it doesnt deserve any stars. but i did find one song "The Rhythm Of Life" to be a relatuvely good song. On the original release of Sweet Charity, back in the sixties, this song is done terribly, but i did enjoy it on this CD.

so basically ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Charming
Although vocally not as strong as previous Charity Hope Valentine's and of course no one can or should compare Christina Applegate to Gwen Verdon, Christina exudes charm throughout this recording. David Hare is wonderful and the supporting cast does a fine job of keeping the charm and integrity of this musical intact. I would loved to have seen it live. I completely enjoyed myself listening to this cd and will enjoy it several times more.
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