Friday, July 12, 2019

New and Recent Amazon Cast Recording and Soundtrack Releases


The Lion King (2019 Soundtrack)

The Lion King —like the original 1994 version—features unforgettable music by an award-winning team, including Oscar and GRAMMY-winning superstar Elton John and Oscar and GRAMMY-winning lyricist Tim Rice, who’ve written an uplifting new song, “Never Too Late,” performed by John, that features an African choir and will appear in the film’s end credits and also on the Walt Disney Records original motion picture soundtrack.

“Just hearing that music strikes you deeply,” Favreau said. “Even if you don’t know the film or stage show, there is a spiritual strength in it. But if you know the film, and if you grew up with this music—now it can suddenly and immediately evoke the story itself, as well as all the connected memories and emotions that you have from your own past experience with ‘The Lion King,’ or from the time of your life that you were in, or your childhood, or the life events it’s connected to.

” Added Mitchell Leib, president of music and soundtracks for The Walt Disney Studios, “The incredible musical talents who came together to contribute to this project are unparalleled. Jon Favreau’s deep love and instinct for musical collaboration inspired Hans Zimmer, Lebo M, Pharrell Williams, Elton John, Tim Rice, Beyoncé, Donald Glover and the entire music team to an awesome level of generosity, spirit and commitment, resulting in a powerful journey of song, production and performance.”

“The Lion King” original motion picture soundtrack features new recordings of the original songs written by Elton John and Tim Rice, score by Oscar and GRAMMY-winning composer Hans Zimmer, plus African vocal and choir arrangements by GRAMMY-winning South African producer and composer Lebo M (Rhythm of the Pride Lands). Oscar-nominated and GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter and producer Pharrell Williams (“Hidden Figures”/producer, “Happy”), produced five songs on the soundtrack.

In revisiting the score for “The Lion King,” Zimmer realized the original themes and music were the “emotional spine of the story.” He brought back many who worked on the original film, including Lebo M, orchestrator Bruce Fowler, conductor Nick Glennie-Smith, arranger Mark Mancina, plus several singers from the choir including Carmen Twillie (who performed “Circle of Life” in the 1994 movie).

1. Circle of Life/Nants' Ingonyama (Lindiwe Mkhize, African Vocals performed by Lebo M)
  2. Life's Not Fair (Hans Zimmer)
  3. Rafiki's Fireflies (Hans Zimmmer)
  4. I Just Can't Wait to Be King (JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph and John Oliver)
  5. Elephant Graveyard (Hans Zimmer)
  6. Be Prepared (2019) (Chiwetel Ejiofor)
  7. Stampede (Hans Zimmer)
  8. Scar Takes the Throne (Hans Zimmer)
  9. Hakuna Matata (Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, JD McCrary and Donald Glover)
  10. Simba Is Alive! (Hans Zimmer)
  11. The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen)
  12. Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen)
  13. Reflections of Mufasa (Hans Zimmer)
  14. Spirit (Beyoncé)
  15. Battle for Pride Rock (Hans Zimmer)
  16. Remember (Hans Zimmer)
  17. Never Too Late (Elton John, African Vocals performed by Lebo M)
  18. He Lives in You (Lebo M)
  19. Mbube (Lebo M)


Oklahoma! 2019 Broadway Cast Recording

The 2019 revival of Oklahoma! is making history as the first time the Rodgers and Hammerstein estate has allowed new arrangements of the original score. The New York Times said of these new versions, "The well-known melodies have been reimagined – by the brilliant orchestrator and arranger Daniel Kluger – with the vernacular throb and straightforwardness of country and western ballads." Daniel Fish's reimagined revival of Oklahoma! officially opened April 7 at Circle in the Square Theatre. The cast is led by Rebecca Naomi Jones as Laurey and Damon Daunno as Curly and the cast album will be produced by Dean Sharenow and Daniel Kluger.

1 Opening – Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’ by Damon Daunno & Mary Testa 3:36
2 Laurey's Entrance by Rebecca Naomi Jones 0:37
3 The Surrey With The Fringe On Top by Damon Daunno & Rebecca Naomi Jones & Mary Testa 5:18
4 Kansas City by James Davis & Mary Testa 2:02
5 I Cain’t Say No by Ali Stroker 3:58
6 Many A New Day by Rebecca Naomi Jones & Mary Testa & Ali Stroker & Mallory Portnoy 3:09
7 It’s A Scandal! It’s A Outrage! by Will Brill 2:51
8 People Will Say We're In Love by Damon Daunno & Rebecca Naomi Jones 4:20
9 Pore Jud Is Daid by Damon Daunno & Patrick Vaill 4:28
10 Lonely Room by Patrick Vaill 2:56
11 Out Of My Dreams by Rebecca Naomi Jones & Mary Testa 3:23
12 Dream Ballet by Daniel Kluger & Oklahoma 2019 Broadway Orchestra 9:13
13 The Farmer And The Cowman by Mitch Tebo & Mary Testa & Damon Daunno & Mallory Portnoy & James Davis & Ali Stroker & Rebecca Naomi Jones & Anthony Cason & Will Mann & Will Brill & Patrick Vaill 3:22
14 All Er Nuthin' by James Davis & Ali Stroker
15 People Will Say We're In Love (Reprise) by Damon Daunno & Rebecca Naomi Jones 1:54
16 Oklahoma by Damon Daunno & Rebecca Naomi Jones & Mary Testa & Anthony Cason & Mitch Tebo & Will Mann & Will Brill & James Davis & Mallory Portnoy & Ali Stroker & Patrick Vaill





The new comedy musical Tootsie, adapted from the 1982 film, began previews on Broadway March 29, following an acclaimed out-of-town tryout in Chicago last fall. Variety called Tony-winner David Yazbek's score "strikingly over-the-top: You know something's right when the music itself feels witty." Meanwhile, The Chicago Tribune commented, "The sound has a movie-score quality… many of his tempos are arrestingly up – so much so…that they keep amping the pleasures of the piece." Tootsie officially opens at the Marquis Theatre April 23. Tony nominee Santino Fontana leads the cast as Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime – as the star of a new Broadway musical.

1. Overture
  2. Opening Number
  3. Whaddaya Do
  4. What's Gonna Happen
  5. I Won't Let You Down
  6. I'm Alive
  7. There Was John
  8. I Like What She's Doing
  9. Who Are You
  10. What's Gonna Happen (Reprise)
  11. Unstoppable
  12. Entr'cte
  13. Jeff Sums It Up
  14. Gone, Gone, Gone
  15. Who Are You?
  16. This Thing
  17. Whaddaya Do (Reprise)
  18. The Most Important Night
  19. Talk To Me Dorothy
  20. Arrivederci!
  21. Michael's Reprise




Be More Chill is the viral musical sensation brought to Broadway by the power of fans. Rolling Stone’s Peter Travers cheers, “Talk about universal! Be More Chill is a wow of a musical with an irresistible score and a Little Shop of Horrors vibe. Go! Go!” And New York Magazine raves, “It soars! Witty, high-octane tunes, bang-up performances, and shrewd comedy. A streak of wickedness runs through it”.

What if popularity came in a pill? Would you take it? In Be More Chill, achieving the “perfect life” is possible thanks to mysterious new technology—but it comes at a cost that’s not as easy to swallow. Thrillingly exciting and comically subversive, this new musical takes on the competing voices in our heads. And ultimately proves, there’s never been a better time in history to be yourself.

1. Jeremy's Theme (Instrumental) - By Be More Chill Original Broadway Band
  2. More Than Survive - By Will Roland, George Salazar & Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  3. I Love Play Rehearsal - By Stephanie Hsu
  4. More Than Survive (Reprise) - By Will Roland
  5. The Squip Song - By Gerard Canonico & Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  6. Two-Player Game - By Will Roland & George Salazar
  7. The Squip Enters - By Jason Tam & Will Roland
  8. Be More Chill, Pt. 1 - By Jason Tam & Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  9. Do You Wanna Ride? - By Lauren Marcus & Katlyn Carlson
  10. Be More Chill, Pt. 2 - By Jason Tam, Will Roland & Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  11. Sync Up - By Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  12. A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into - By Stephanie Hsu & Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  13. The Squip Stalks (Instrumental) - By Be More Chill Original Broadway Band
  14. Upgrade - By Lauren Marcus, Jason Tam, Britton Smith, Stephanie Hsu, Will Roland & Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  15. Loser Geek Whatever - By Will Roland
  16. Halloween - By Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  17. Do You Wanna Hang? - By Katlyn Carlson
  18. Michael in the Bathroom - By George Salazar
  19. A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into (Reprise) - By Stephanie Hsu & Will Roland
  20. The Smartphone Hour (Rich Set a Fire) - By Tiffany Mann, Katlyn Carlson, Lauren Marcus & Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  21. The Pants Song - By Jason SweetTooth Williams & George Salazar
  22. The Pitiful Children - By Jason Tam & Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  23. The Play - By Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble
  24. Voices in My Head - By Will Roland & Be More Chill Original Broadway Ensemble




Original soundtrack to the 2019 motion picture. A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic, Aladdin is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future. Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah. The film stars Will Smith as the larger-than-life Genie and Mena Massoud as the charming scoundrel Aladdin.

1 Arabian Nights (2019)
2 One Jump Ahead
3 One Jump Ahead (Reprise)
4 Speechless (Part 1)
5 Friend Like Me
6 Prince Ali
7 A Whole New World
8 One Jump Ahead (Reprise 2)
9 Speechless (Part 2)
10 A Whole New World (End Title) Performed By Zayn and Zhavia Ward
11 Friend Like Me (End Title) Performed By Will Smith and DJ Khaled
12 Speechless (Full) Performed By Naomi Scott
13 - Score -
14 The Big Ship
15 Agrabah Marketplace
16 Aladdin's Hideout
17 Jasmine Meets Prince Anders
18 Breaking in
19 Returning the Bracelet
20 The Dunes
21 Simple Oil Lamp
22 The Cave of Wonders
23 The Basics
24 Escape from the Cave
25 Prince Ali's Outfit
26 Until Tomorrow
27 Aladdin's Second Wish
28 Never Called a Master Friend
29 Harvest Dance
30 Jafar Becomes Sultan
31 Hakim's Loyalty Tested
32 Most Powerful Sorcerer
33 Carpet Chase
34 Jafar Summons the Storm
35 Jafar's Final Wish
36 Genie Set Free
37 The Wedding
38 Friend Like Me (Finale)




THE ICONIC GENDER-EXPLODING ROCK SENSATION AND ENDURING CULT CLASSIC FROM JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL

On Blu-ray for the first time

With this trailblazing musical, writer-director-star John Cameron Mitchell and composer-lyricist Stephen Trask brought their signature creation from stage to screen for a movie as unclassifiable as its protagonist. Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig (Mitchell) undergoes a traumatic personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an “internationally ignored” but divinely talented rock diva, characterized by Mitchell as inhabiting a “beautiful gender of one.” The film tells Hedwig’s story through her music, an eclectic assortment of original punk anthems and power ballads by Trask, and moments of bracing emotional realism. Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a tribute to the transcendent power of rock and roll.

Special Edition Features
New 4K digital restoration
New conversation among members of the cast and crew
New programs exploring Hedwig's creation, look, and legacy
Deleted scenes with commentary by John Cameron Mitchell and cinematographer Frank G. DeMarco
And more!




For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. The Cher Show is her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star and the icon. The Cher Show is six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy®, and enough Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequins shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical.

  1. If I Could Turn Back Time - By Stephanie J. Block & The Cher Show Ensemble
  2. Half-Breed - By Stephanie J. Block & Teal Wicks
  3. The Shoop Shoop Song - By Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond, Carleigh Bettiol, Marija Juliette Abney, Tiana Okoye, Jennifer Rias, Angel Reda & Aléna Watters
  4. I Got You Babe - By Micaela Diamond & Jarrod Spector
  5. When the Money's Gone / All or Nothing - By Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond, Jarrod Spector & The Cher Show Ensemble
  6. Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do - By Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond, Michael Berresse & The Cher Show Ensemble
  7. Living in a House Divided - By Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond & Jarrod Spector
  8. Bang Bang - By Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks & The Cher Show Ensemble
  9. Believe - By Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks & Micaela Diamond
  10. Song for the Lonely - By Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks & Micaela Diamond
  11. All I Ever Need is You - By Teal Wicks, Jarrod Spector & The Cher Show Ensemble
  12. Heart of Stone - By Teal Wicks & Emily Skinner
  13. Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves - By Stephanie J. Block
  14. Midnight Rider / Ramblin' Man - By Matthew Hydzik
  15. Just Like Jesse James - By Stephanie J. Block, Matthew Hydzik & The Cher Show Ensemble
  16. Dark Lady - By Jarrod Spector & Matthew Hydzik
  17. Strong Enough - By Stephanie J. Block & Teal Wicks
  18. The Way of Love - By Stephanie J. Block
  19. The Beat Goes On - By Stephanie J. Block, Micaela Diamond, Michael Berresse, Taurean Everett & The Cher Show Ensemble
  20. I Found Someone - By Stephanie J. Block, Michael Campayno & The Cher Show Ensemble
  21. You Haven't Seen the Last of Me - By Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks & Micaela Diamond
  22. Finale - By Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond & The Cher Show Ensemble





Marianne Elliott directs Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's legendary musical comedy about life, love and marriage, with performances at the West End's Gielgud Theatre until 30th March 2019. The critically acclaimed hit musical of 2018 begins at Bobbie's (Rosalie Craig) 35th birthday party with all her friends wondering why she isn't married, why she can't find the right man and why she can't settle down and have a family. The multi-award-winning musical comedy includes Stephen Sondheim's iconic songs, Company, You Could Drive a Person Crazy, The Ladies Who Lunch, Side by Side and Being Alive. Company is the winner of two Evening Standard Theatre Awards and two Critics Circle Awards. With a female lead, the show has been re-invented for a 21st century audience by Marianne Elliott, in close collaboration with Stephen Sondheim.

1 Overture - By the 2018 London Cast of Company
2 Company - By Rosalie Craig, the 2018 London Cast of Company
3 The Little Things You Do Together - By Patti Lupone, Ben Lewis, Daisy Maywood, Ashley Campbell, Jonathan Bailey, Alex Gaumond, Jennifer Saayeng, Richard Henders
4 Sorry-Grateful - By Gavin Spokes, Richard Henders, Ben Lewis
5 You Could Drive a Person Crazy - By Richard Fleeshman, Matthew Seadon-Young, George Blagden
6 Have I Got a Guy for You - By Patti Lupone, Jennifer Saayeng, Daisy Maywood, Mel Giedroyc, Jonathan Bailey
7 Someone Is Waiting - By Rosalie Craig
8 Another Hundred People - By George Blagden
9 Getting Married Today - By Jonathan Bailey, Alex Gaumond, Daisy Maywood
10 Marry Me a Little - By Rosalie Craig
11 Entr'acte - By the 2018 London Cast of Company
12 Side By Side By Side - By Rosalie Craig, Patti Lupone, Ben Lewis, Daisy Maywood, Ashley Campbell, Jonathan Bailey, Alex Gaumond, Jennifer Saayeng, Richard Henders
13 Poor Baby - By Gavin Spokes, Mel Giedroyc, Richard Henders, Jennifer Saayeng, Alex Gaumond, Ashley Campbell, Ben Lewis
14 Tick Tock - By the 2018 London Orchestra of Company
15 Barcelona - By Rosalie Craig, Richard Fleeshman
16 Into Nightclub - By the 2018 London Orchestra of Company
17 The Ladies Who Lunch - By Patti Lupone
18 Being Alive - By Rosalie Craig
19 Curtain Call - By the 2018 London Orchestra of Company
20 Exit Music - By the 2018 London Orchestra of Company

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