The Wild Party (Vocal Selections) Review

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(More customer reviews)I just recently purchased this CD and was instantly blown away by the music and the TREMENDOUS singers. The cast of 19 features some old faces aswell as new. Brian D'Arcy James (Barett of TITANIC) potrays Burrs, theVaudeville clown involved with Queenie, potrayed by fabulous newcomer JuliaMurney. Kate, the prostitute, who longs for Burrs is played by familiarface Idina Menzel (Maureen of RENT) Kate's date for the WILD PARTY isBlack, who instantly becomes entranced with Queenie's beauty and sadness,is played by rising star Taye Diggs (Benny of RENT, HOW STELLA GOT HERGROOVE..., GO). Other notable party goers include Alex Kori (who stood byfor B. Buckley in TRIUMPH OF LOVE), Raymond Jaramillo McLeod (Peron inNational Tour EVITA), and Jennifer Cody (Silly Girl of BEAUTY AND THEBEAST, Cha Cha of GREASE)
All the songs are phenomenal and energetic.Everyone here is a triple threat. The singers are sensational. I couldn'tbelieve my ears on some of the belting harmonies that occur. Julia Murney,just absolutely steals the show. Her powerful voice can be compared to theDIVA, Alice Ripley!The shear power and emotion behind Julia's voice insongs like "Out of the Blue" "Maybe I Like It That Way"and "How Did We Come To This" is just incredible. Playing heropposite is Brian D'Arcy James, who does not upset at all with his maniacal"Make Me Happy" and a more tender "What Is It AboutHer?" His voice is strong, clear and powerful, and gives us a niceearful of his belting ability.
Taye Diggs sings his smoothe and sultrysongs, his character seems to be the only one who feels anything. He isvery distraught over what is going on between Burrs and Queenie. IdinaMenzel knocks us dead once again with her powerful, jazzy, rock voice thatshe displayed in RENT. She's sassy, she's cute, she's sexy, she's Kate wholoves to have a good time, a boy does she!"Look At Me Now" and"The Life Of The Party" definitely give Idina her gloriousmoments to belt her little heart out, not to mention her growls!Also inone of the chorus songs, where they all belt these harmony notes, Idinatears through, and out blasts everyone!
Alex Corey plays Madeline True,a lesbian party goer. Her solo "Old Fashioned Love Story" is ariot and a half, not to mention a belt fest. (Dang, what song ISN'T Beltedon this CD?:)
By just listening to the CD it is kind of hard tofollow the story. There is a synopsis included, for those of us who haven'tseen the show, and don't know the story line. There are also lyrics, andsome quite beautiful "CABARET"ish photos inside. This CD isdefinitely worth it, especially for those of you who love DIVAS and DIVA,BELT shows like (DREAM GIRLS, SIDE SHOW and ROCKY HORROR SHOW). By oneminute into it, I bet your leg'll be tapping!

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Product Description:
This songbook includes 12 selections from Andrew Lippa's hit production, which won the 2000 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, and was nominated for 13 Drama Desk Awards. Includes the songs: How Did We Come to This? * I'll Be Here * Let Me Drown * The Life of the Party * Look at Me Now * Maybe I Like It This Way * An Old-Fashioned Love Story * Out of the Blue * Poor Child * Raise the Roof * What Is It About Her? * and A Wild, Wild Party, plus a plot synopsis and a photo and bio of Lippa.

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