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Varese Sarabande1996VSD-5771
1CD61:53No Lyrics
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I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Musical
Original Cast

Music by Jimmy Roberts
Lyrics by Joe Dipietro
Book by Joe Dipietro

Description / My Opinion
Theatre.com - Ordered 07/04/2000 - Received

Scenic design: Neil Peter Jampolis, Costume design: Candice Donnelly, Lighting design: Mary Louise Geiger, Sound design: Duncan Edwards, Production supervisor: Matthew G. Marholin, Associate producer: Matt Garfield, General management: Robert V. Straus Productions, Press representative: Bill Evans & Associates, Vocal & Instrumental arrangements: Jimmy Roberts, Musical Direction by Tom Fay, Directed by Joel Bishoff, Album produced by Bruce Kimmel, Producers James Hammerstein, Bernie Kukoff, Jonathan Pollard.

The boolket contains a sort of introduction and history of the show, using some revues (very positive - of course) comments. There is then a sort of 4 pages synopsis but given the size of the characters the text is printed with and the pictures spread in the text, it's a very light synopsis (but enough to understant each song's context, though). Talking about the pictures, there are 4 average size B&W ones, plus 3 color small ones on the booklet back cover (pretty small in fact). The back of the jewel box holds a color version of one of the previously mentioned B&W pictures. One could have expected a little more, even more after having heard the recording as one can easily find those actors sympathetic and want to 'see them closer'. Anyway, the booklet also contains a full songs list with performers, and some thanks from the authors and from the producer. It's worth noting that among the musicians, Tom Fay is playing piano.

Why did it take me so long? Why haven't I been able to write a few words on this recording whereas I've been listening at it tens of times since I acquired it? I think it's at least partly because there's something obvious about it and that requires no further comment: it is excellent. I can't find a bad point to lean over. In its light funny revue it is really the best I've heard today. In that category, I'd put Little By Little for instance - even if this one's not specifically supposed to be funny. I'm not sure it's worth going into details. To be honest, I think I never tried to think about details for this recording. I just always experienced great moments of pleasure and fun, and did highly enjoy the whole thing, story, lyrics, music, performances, as a very consistent whole. I think I've never laughed out so loud listening to a cast recording. I can't imagine the fun it is when seen on stage. It's always simple (no chandeliers at all) and so true... Number one in the funny revue category!

Musical Numbers
14:44Prologue/Cantata For A First DateThe Cast
24:46A Stud And A BabeRobert, Jennifer
34:09Single Man DroughtJennifer, Melissa
41:27Why? 'cause I'm A GuyRobert, Danny
54:39Tear JerkDanny, Melissa
62:55I Will Be Loved TonightJennifer
72:55Hey There, Single Guy/GalDanny, Jennifer
82:38Satisfaction GuaranteedCast
92:22He Called MeJennifer, The Cast
103:00Cantata Reprise/Wedding VowsThe Cast
115:07Cantata Reprise/Always A BridesmaidMelissa
121:26The Baby SongDanny
133:14Marriage TangoRobert, Melissa
144:02On The Highway Of LoveDanny, The Cast
153:23Waiting TrioMelissa, Robert, Jennifer
160:45Cantata RepriseThe Cast
172:50Shouldn't I Be Less In Love With You?Robert
183:57I Can Live With ThatDanny, Melissa
193:32I Love You You're Perfect Now Change (Epilogue)The Cast
The Cast
The Cast Danny Burstein
Robert Roznowski
Jennifer Simard
Melissa Weil
Interesting Links
The official Web Site

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