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Title: One Word: Lifeless
Review: I bought this version of Sunset Boulevard to compare it to the L.A. version, and I hate to be harsh, but if this was the quality of performance for the stage production, it's no wonder the musical bombed.The songs were absolutely dead. It sounded like the whole cast was on valium. Many of the best lines and bits were gone (Most missed was the "temple virgin" lyric). I was most disappointed with the talented Patti LuPone, who has been in the business too long not to know better than to turn in such a mediocre effort.My only reason for giving this recording a single star was the young lady portraying Betty: the sole cast member who seemed to be trying desperately to save the show.I'm sorry if my review is somewhat scathing, and I realize not everyone will agree with me; but if I'm going to pay close to $30 for anything, I expect results.My recommendation is that if you are interested in Sunset Boulevard, you get the L.A. version instead. In my opinion it is far superior to this one.
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