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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0074644881721 Format: Cast Recording Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: December 10, 1991 Sales Rank: 4993 Studio: Sony
Amazon.com: Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel of the same name, The Secret Garden was set apart from the beginning by the composition of its creative team. Not many Broadway shows can boast a female composer (Lucy Simon), director (Susan H. Schulman), librettist/lyricist (Marsha Norman), and producer/set designer (Heidi Landesman)--not to mention an 11-year old (Daisy Eagan) in the lead. This story of a little girl who helps her grieving uncle and sickly cousin regain a taste for life is a delicate, lovely achievement. Steeped in moody Victoriana, it should enchant those who enjoy a more understated style of musical theater. The great cast includes Mandy Patinkin, Rebecca Luker as his dead wife Lily's ghost, and the perenially underrated Alison Fraser. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Dark and brooding and filled with hope
This play is about pain, loss and most of all, hope for redemption. I was lucky enough to catch a touring cast perform this show locally back in the 90's and was brought to tears by the song "Lily's Eyes" (which is a tough thing to do to an angst-filled teen). Though at the moment you won't catch this show on Broadway or a major tour... if you ever get the opportunity you really should see it.
As far as this CD, and my review of it. This is a very good rendition of the show, it is well mixed and if you have not seen the show you should be able to follow the basics of the story fairly ... Read More
Rating: - Simply The Best
This really is the ultimate recording of this show. Mandy Patinkin said it when it opened - when asked what the music was like, he said that it is like "children's" music - once you hear it, you can't forget it. When I saw the show in 1991, the music really haunted me as I waited anxiously for the cast album.
When the show revived in London in 2001, so much was changed, and one has to wonder what was behind changing so much about it. I recently had the good fortune to acquire home movies of both the complete Broadway show as well as the 2001 West End show. Neither are well filmed, and ... Read More
Rating: - Beautiful music portrays an incredible show
It is a shame this did not last longer on Broadway - it was incredible there as well as the road shows. Music is gorgeous and inspirational. The original actress to portray Mary Lennox in 1991 won a Tony for best actress and if not the youngest, definately something to accomplish at her tender age.
Rating: - A beautiful, contemporary retelling of a classic tale
Such a wonderful score! The performers are beautifully suited to the material, and having seen the Broadway production, each song vividly evokes the memory of the scene it was in. The duet between Mandy Patinkin, and Rebecca Luker brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.
This show, and this recording, are not to be missed!
Rating: - One of the best musicals!
This music is so wonderful! I've sung selections from it in choir settings and love the creativity and the beauty of the music. I will long be listening to this CD!
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