The secret garden : original Broadway cast recording / [music by Lucy Simon ; book and lyrics by Marsha Norman ; based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.].
Orchestrations by William D. Brohn. Reissue of: Columbia CK 48817. Compact disc. Synopsis by Marsha Norman and libretto (30 p.) bound in container. John Babcock, Daisy Eagan, Alison Fraser, Rebecca Luker, John Cameron Mitchell, Mandy Patinkin, Barbara Rosenblat, Tom Toner, Robert Westenberg, vocals; with supporting soloists; orchestra; Michael Kosarin, conductor. Recorded Sept. 12, 1991, New York.
Contents:
Finale. How could I ever know -- Scene: The library at Misselthwaite Manor -- Scene: A train platform in Yorkshire ; The house upon the hill -- I heard someone crying -- Scene: Mary's sitting room ; If I had a fine white horse -- A girl in the valley -- Scene: The ballroom -- It's a maze -- Scene: The greenhouse -- Winter's on the wing -- Scene: The edge of the moor -- Show me the key -- Scene: Archibald's library ; A bit of earth -- Storm I -- Lily's eyes -- Storm II -- Scene: Colin's room -- Round-shouldered man -- Final storm -- The girl I mean to be -- The house upon the hill : transition/Scene: Archibald's dressing room -- Quartet/There's a man : transition -- Race you to the top of the morning -- Wick -- Scene: Colin's room -- Come to my garden/Lift me up -- Come spirit, come charm -- A bit of earth (reprise) -- Scene: The library/Scene: Mary's room -- Hold on -- Letter song -- Where in the world -- How could I ever know -- Finale.
Summary:
Based on the classic novel about childhood, the show was one of Broadway's biggest family hits of the 1990s, with a richly melodic score by composer Lucy Simon and lyricist Marsha Norman. The cast includes Mandy Patinkin and Rebecca Luker, singing the beautiful 'How Could I Ever Know'. Winner of three Tony Awards, including Featured Actress in a Musical, Daisy Eagan, and Grammy-nominated for Best Musical Show Album.
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