Summer Listening List

As if our Summer Theatrical Reading list wasn’t enough, we’ve prepared a Summer Listening List (for when reading while sun bathing in Central Park just becomes too much effort).

Wonder in the World
Kelli O’Hara

We’ve had this one on repeat for the last few weeks. Although, it’s probably not the best choice for a summer barbeque or clam bake, if you’re in the mood to unwind or listen to something contemplative then we recommend Kelli’s lyrically inspired debut album (Kelli, if by some chance you’re reading this, please start working on album number two- we have some song ideas).
To buy click here: Wonder In The World

Sunday In New York
Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch

Christine and Billy’s newest CD provides the perfect mix of up-tempo and mellow jazz standards that would be perfect as mood music during a summer cocktail party with friends. For more information about Sunday In New York please visit our Last Nights Show coverage.
To buy click here:Sunday In New York

In the Heights
Original Broadway Cast

If we worked out more regularly then this would be the CD we’d play. However, it’s just as much fun to listen to while dancing around the apartment, and pretending you’re in the show, if you’ve given up on that bikini body for summer.
To buy click here: In The Heights

South Pacific
2008 Revival Cast

If you can’t get tickets to Lincoln Center’s sold out revival then the album is the next best thing. Also, it’s a CD that can be shared with the whole family during those summer family vacations. Your grandparents will love you for it, but we have a feeling you’ll love it just as much as they do.
To buy click here: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific (The New Broadway Cast)

[title of show]
Original Off-Broadway Cast

If you’re sitting around over the summer trying to think of a creative project than listen to this CD for inspiration and hear how fun theatre can be. Standout tracks include “Die Vampire, Die!,” “A Way Back To Then,” and “Nine People’s Favorite Thing.”
To buy click here: [title of show] (2006 Original Off-Broadway Cast)

Fifteen Seconds of Grace
Victoria Clark

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Victoria Clark’s new CD summer is the perfect opportunity. Maybe it’s just the cover art, but it feels like a weekend in the Hamptons to us, and if anyone reading this wants to invite us to their Hamptons house we’ll even bring the CD.
To buy click here: Victoria Clark: Fifteen Seconds of Grace

A Happening in Central Park
Barbra Streisand

Clearly not a new release, but if you haven’t heard the recording of Barbra’s live 1967 concert then do yourself a favor and download this CD onto your ipod and go lie in the Sheep Meadow and listen. The album is a mixture of classic Streisand torch songs and belting, with some comic numbers thrown into the mix.
To buy click here: A Happening in Central Park

West Side Story
Original Broadway Cast

With all the talk of the Broadway revival, it seems like a good time to re-listen to the original cast album. Nothing says summer in New York City like the music of West Side Story.
To buy click here: West Side Story (1957 Original Broadway Cast)

Bye, Bye, Birdie
Original Broadway Cast

Remember doing this show at camp? We do! So, if you want to re-live your camp days put this CD on and sing along.
To buy click here: Bye Bye Birdie (1960 Original Broadway Cast)

Legally Blonde
Original Broadway Cast

It’s summer and The Search for Elle Woods is the only thing on TV. Do we need more of an explanation?
To buy click here: Legally Blonde (2007 Original Broadway Cast)

By Jaimie Geddes and Victoria Myers