Grand Hotel, the Musical

Rating:
Summary: not what you expect
Review: Well, first off, this book contains the VOCAL SELECTIONS, not the script. The blurb is a bit misleading, but if you look closely at the cover photo you can sort of make-out "Vocal Selections" at the top. As with many vocal selection books, many of the songs have been transposed. The choice of selections are pretty good, but there are some misleading statements on the table of contents page (such as title changes) which do not coincide with the CD recording. Since the CD was recorded after the production closed, it's possible that the vocal selections came out while the show was still running, and therefore the contents page explains changes from the original production. However, since that production is long gone, and all we have left is the cd, perhaps a re-print is in order??? I was hoping for a story synopsis or photos from the Broadway production, but they are non-existant. Hopefully this review will at least clarify some of my own questions prior to purchase.

Rating:
Summary: not what you expect
Review: Well, first off, this book contains the VOCAL SELECTIONS, not the script. The blurb is a bit misleading, but if you look closely at the cover photo you can sort of make-out "Vocal Selections" at the top. As with many vocal selection books, many of the songs have been transposed. The choice of selections are pretty good, but there are some misleading statements on the table of contents page (such as title changes) which do not coincide with the CD recording. Since the CD was recorded after the production closed, it's possible that the vocal selections came out while the show was still running, and therefore the contents page explains changes from the original production. However, since that production is long gone, and all we have left is the cd, perhaps a re-print is in order??? I was hoping for a story synopsis or photos from the Broadway production, but they are non-existant. Hopefully this review will at least clarify some of my own questions prior to purchase.