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"Whistle Down the Wind"
Original London Cast
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Though Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Whistle Down the Wind" barely made a dent in the U.S. during its short run, fans of the composer will find plenty to love about it. The story of faith--set during Christmastime in the South--is filled with rock and gospel-inspired tunes. It's a good musical, too (once you get past all those British accents doing their best to sound like they're from Louisiana).

"Wonderful Town"
1999 Studio Cast
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Here's how musicals should be done. The solid cast of Brent Barrett, Audra McDonald, and Thomas Hampson breathe new life into Leonard Bernstein's lesser-known Broadway effort and prove that it still has plenty of legs. Memorable tunes--"A Little Bit in Love," "Conga," and "My Darlin' Eileen," to name just a few--and great music make this a great choice for fans of musicals.

"Do Re Mi"
1999 Original Cast Recording
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Like "Wonderful Town," this is a product of lyricist masters Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Brian Stokes Mitchell and Nathan Lane steal the show in this obscure musical from the '60s. With jazzy tunes and a strong cast (not to mention a bonus interview with Comden, Green, and composer Jule Styne), it's easy to recommend this seldom-heard musical.

"The Champion Season: Live at the Cafe Carlyle"
Barbara Cook
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Disappointed by the new Streisand disc and looking for something special? Try Barbara Cook's tribute to Broadway director and choreographer Gower Champion. Cabaret records seldom sound as delightful as when Cook, accompanied on this live recording by pianist-arranger Wally Harper, takes on tunes from "Hello, Dolly!", "Annie Get Your Gun," "Carnival," and more. And yes, to some ears, she does sound a little like Barbra....

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