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Title: A Treasure
Review: This recording is a treasure, featuring several selections that were cut from earlier versions of "Anything Goes." A notable example is "Buddie Beware," a hilarious song which tells of a woman's reticence to marriage. It could be a big hit among cabaret artists if it were better known. Kim Criswell makes an appropriately brassy Reno, although her interpretation of "I Get a Kick Out of You" is gorgeously plaintive and lyrical. The lead male, listed as Bruce Hubbard on this site but as Cris Groenedaal (sp?) on my CD, lends a handsome voice and fine phrasing to the role of Billy, while the great Frederica von Stade shows versatility as Hope: not all opera stars can sing Broadway with as much success as she does. Jack Gilford is his usual endearing self as Moonface Martin. A fine ensemble is led by John McGlynn, and the incidental soloists are all excellent, especially the lady with the Pekingese! This is a great addition to anyone's collection of Broadway soundtracks.
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