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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1999 Broadway Revival Cast)

by: Clark Gesner, Andrew Lippa, Kristin Chenoweth

Release Date March 09, 1999
I can be rather picky when it comes to Broadway musicals, but You're a Good Man Charlie Brown is at the top of my list along with Wicked and Phantom of the Opera. Mix great vocalists and performers with funny lyrics and catchy tunes, you've got You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. A light-hearted show, I would recommend this musical to anyone who loves Peanuts, Broadway, or hilarious and entertaining songs.

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The Wild Party (Original Off-Broadway Cast)

from: RCA Victor Broadway

Release Date July 11, 2000
I am in love with this CD and recording of The Wild Party. I've only heard the LaChiusa version once, so I can't really judge them against one another.

Lippa's score is simply amazing, and you can't help but wanna tap your foot and get up and dance when some of the songs are playing. You can tell he has a love of the brass as he just lets them loose on some of the numbers, particularly "The Juggernaut". True, the setting of the show is the twenties and almost the entire show isn't twenties (save "Let Me Drown", D'Arcy's AMAZING number) but I feel that doesn't take away from the show whatsoever. Lippa's not the first to do this (Pippin anyone?) and I find that it makes the music so much more fascinating and fun. The other great thing ... Read More:

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John & Jen (1995 Original Off-Broadway Cast)

by: Andrew Lippa, Tom Greenwald, Carolee Carmello, James Ludwig

Release Date May 20, 2003
Wow, wow, wow. This show is so great, with just two Cast members, and a small orchestra this show hits a home run. The show centers around John and Jen (go figure) but John her brother dies, and she blames herself partly, so when she has a son she names him John and tries to reincarnate her brother. It is such an amazing show. I strongly suggest getting this show no matter who you are. Listen to it all the way through, and see if you aren't moved. This show is great also in that the music tells the story perfectly. Jen's voice can be a little sharp, but over all its fine. Jon's voice is absolutely lovely. This would get a 4.5 stars if I could give it. And again this isn't just for Broadway lovers, but everyone! Favorite Song: "Every goodbye is Hello"

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John & Jen (Original Cast Recording)

by: Andrew Lippa, Tom Greenwald

Release Date January 30, 1996
Wow, wow, wow. This show is so great, with just two Cast members, and a small orchestra this show hits a home run. The show centers around John and Jen (go figure) but John her brother dies, and she blames herself partly, so when she has a son she names him John and tries to reincarnate her brother. It is such an amazing show. I strongly suggest getting this show no matter who you are. Listen to it all the way through, and see if you aren't moved. This show is great also in that the music tells the story perfectly. Jen's voice can be a little sharp, but over all its fine. Jon's voice is absolutely lovely. This would get a 4.5 stars if I could give it. And again this isn't just for Broadway lovers, but everyone! Favorite Song: "Every goodbye is Hello"