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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0090266887828 Format: Cast Recording Label: RCA Victor Broadway Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: RCA Victor Broadway Release Date: July 29, 1997 Sales Rank: 133681 Studio: RCA Victor Broadway
Rating: - Steel Pier has no variety
I love Kander and Ebb, but this show was just one dance number after another without much variety and hardly any recognizable plot. I tried to return it to Borders for store credit and they wouldn't even take it back. Unless you just want an album of different types of dances you'd find in a dance marathon, don't waste your money or your time.
Rating: - A lovely score...
I did not get to see this show on Broadway, only the few minutes they showed on the Tony Awards the year it was nominated. This is a lovely score with songs that I can't get out of my head. The cast is terrific, but Karen Ziemba is a particular standout.
Rating: - Kander and Ebbs' Score Stands Alone
The biggest criticism of this Broadway musical was the book. It allegedly meandered, bored the audience and included unfocussed or unnecessary sequences such as the "dream sequence". Well, I never saw the show and can only evaluate this score on its own merits. Based on that alone, it's a complete winner. Memorable songs, great performances, and the score itself tell a clear story that might have been muddled by an overly fussy book (again, that's from heresay...I never saw the show, which flopped in its initial presentation -- unfortunately, because there is much to admire and enjoy in this ... Read More
Rating: - Great Score, lousy show.
I think it's one of Kander and Ebbs best, better than Chicago and close to Cabaret. Sadly, the book ruined the show, it bored people. Yet, listening to the ravishing music on the CD, it's hard to realize that it all didn't come together. Maybe someday, someone will revise the book and make it work. Till then, enjoy the CD, it's absolutly gorgeous, had great character numbers, spirited dance numbers and dazzling ballads. The performances are wonderful, with Gregory Harrison (who knew Trapper John could sing?) , Daniel MacDonald and Karen Ziemba shining through on every song. The opening and closing ... Read More
Rating: - Kander and Ebb in a Major Key
I first heard excerpts from this on Accuradio.com, and thought it sounded great. It is. In the Kander and Ebb canon, Steel Pier may not rank with Chicago, but I enjoy listening to it as much as to Cabaret. It's sweeter and less dark than either of those, but set in the same period (1933) and just as evocative of that period.
First, the performances of the leads are excellent. Karen Ziemba is superb. Daniel McDonald has a wonderful light baritone, and who knew Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D.) could sing, let alone sing well. Debra Monk performs an excellent comic turn. Kristen ... Read More
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