The Wizard Of Oz In Concert A Benefit Performance For The Children S Defense Fund 1996 Lincoln Center Cast Music Cd

Wizards - The Wizard Of Oz In Concert A Benefit Performance For The Children S Defense Fund 1996 Lincoln Center Cast

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The Wizard Of Oz In Concert: A Benefit Performance For The Children's Defense Fund (1996 Lincoln Center Cast)      Artist(s) : Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg      List Price : $11.98 USD        ProductGroup: Music      Release Date : 1996-08-20      Studio : Rhino / Wea      Label : Rhino / Wea      Avg. Customer Rating : (17 reviews)

Reviews Customer Reviews for The Wizard Of Oz In Concert A Benefit Performance For The Children S Defense Fund 1996 Lincoln Center Cast      Uh...      Rating:      Well, this is one interesting album. If you love the film, or the music, or anything at all: STAY AWAY! Well, actually let me say, this is probably the only nice thing you'll hear me say about this album: THE JITTERBUG is amazing. I have actually been in productions of OZ that emulated this arrangement to great effect. Other than that, this album is horrible. Jewel yodels OVER THE RAINBOW. Jackson Brown...ugh...I myself have played the role of the Scarecrow...and he just degraded a role which I love so much. Roger Daltry...stick to THE WHO. Nathan Lane, actually not bad. Joel Grey, good Wizard, but liked him in the role better in WICKED. I would only suggest this album for one reason: THE JITTERBUG.     Customer Reviews for The Wizard Of Oz In Concert A Benefit Performance For The Children S Defense Fund 1996 Lincoln Center Cast Cd      A Showcase of Contemporary Talent      Rating:      If you haven't seen this concert benefiting the Children's Defense Fund originally broadcast on TNT and available on VHS, you will definitely want to after listening to this soundtrack. Jewel is enchanting as Dorothy, taking 'Over the Rainbow' and making it her own. Roger Daltrey as the Scarecrow brings his rock edge in a rousing rendition of 'If I Only Had a Brain'. Nathan Lane is hysterical as the Lion, paying homage to Bert Lahr with 'If I Were King of the Forest'. Natalie Cole as Glinda puts a gospel spin on 'Open'. The one weak part of the cast is Jackson Browne, but the overall production is wonderful for the eye and ear.