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Louisiana purchase the musical comedy smash hit : 1996 original New York cast recording

Title
Louisiana purchase [sound recording] : the musical comedy smash hit : 1996 original New York cast recording / music and lyrics by Irving Berlin ; book by Morrie Ryskind ; based on a story by B. G. DeSylva.
Author
Berlin, Irving, 1888-1989.
Publication
New York, NY : DRG Theater, p1996.

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Additional Authors
  • Hirschfeld, Al
  • Ryskind, Morrie, 1895-1985
  • De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy Gard), 1896-1950
  • Blazer, Judith
  • Elg, Taina, 1930-
  • Gravitte, Debbie Shapiro
  • Irving, George S.
  • McGrath, Michael, 1957-2023
  • Fisher, Rob, 1952-
  • New York Voices. prf
Description
1 sound disc (1 hr., 3 min., 13 sec.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.
Uniform Title
Louisiana purchase. Selections
Alternative Title
Louisiana purchase.
Subject
Note
  • "The premiere cast recording of the complete Irving Berlin score!"--Container.
  • Compact disc.
  • Notes and synopsis with caricatures by Al Hirschfeld ([22] p. : ill., facsims., photos., ports.) inserted in container.
Performer (note)
  • Judy Blazer (Marina Van Linden) ; Taina Elg (Madame Yvonne Bordelaise) ; Debbie Gravitte (Beatrice) ; George S. Irving (Senator Oliver P. Loganberry) ; Michael McGrath (Jim Taylor) ; New York Voices (The Martins) ; supporting cast & musicians ; Rob Fisher, conductor.
Event (note)
  • Recorded July 22, 23, 1996, Edison Recording Studios, New York, NY.
Contents
  • Act 1. Overture (3:20) -- Apologia (2:08) -- Sex marches on (3:13) -- Louisiana purchase (5:27) -- It's a lovely day tomorrow (2:48) -- I'd love to be shot from a cannon with you (3:22) -- It'll come to you (2:31) -- Louisiana purchase (reprise) (1:21) -- Outside of that I love you (3:12) -- You're lonely and I'm lonely (2:07) -- Dance with me (tonight at the Mardi Gras) (2:46) -- Finale (1:58).
  • Act 2. Entr'acte (2:26) -- Wild about you (3:12) -- Latins know how (2:54) -- What chance have I with love? (2:54) -- The Lord done fixed up my soul (4:17) -- Fools fall in love/Old man's darling-- young man's slave? (ballet) (7:07) -- You can't brush me off (3:58) -- Finale ultimo (1"35).
Call Number
*LDC 17266 (F)
OCLC
36065765
Author
Berlin, Irving, 1888-1989.
Title
Louisiana purchase [sound recording] : the musical comedy smash hit : 1996 original New York cast recording / music and lyrics by Irving Berlin ; book by Morrie Ryskind ; based on a story by B. G. DeSylva.
Imprint
New York, NY : DRG Theater, p1996.
Cast
Judy Blazer (Marina Van Linden) ; Taina Elg (Madame Yvonne Bordelaise) ; Debbie Gravitte (Beatrice) ; George S. Irving (Senator Oliver P. Loganberry) ; Michael McGrath (Jim Taylor) ; New York Voices (The Martins) ; supporting cast & musicians ; Rob Fisher, conductor.
Event
Recorded July 22, 23, 1996, Edison Recording Studios, New York, NY.
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Added Author
Hirschfeld, Al, illustrator.
Ryskind, Morrie, 1895-1985, librettist.
De Sylva, B. G. (Buddy Gard), 1896-1950, librettist.
Blazer, Judith, singer.
Elg, Taina, 1930- singer.
Gravitte, Debbie Shapiro, singer.
Irving, George S., singer.
McGrath, Michael, 1957-2023
Fisher, Rob, 1952- conductor.
New York Voices. Performer
Publisher No.
94766 DRG Theater
Research Call Number
*LDC 17266 (F) Notes and synopsis on file.
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