Forbidden Broadway, Vol. 3
Gerard Alessandrini · 1994
70 min · 19 tracks
A sharp and witty satirical romp through Broadway's beloved and lesser-known moments, bursting with clever parodies and theatrical flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ya Got Trouble - Trouble in New York City — This track cleverly reimagines the iconic 'Ya Got Trouble' from The Music Man while addressing contemporary issues plaguing New York City, showcasing Alessandrini's knack for relevant satire.
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Grim Hotel — With its darkly comedic take on hotel life through a Broadway lens, this number exemplifies the show's signature style of blending humor with critical commentary.
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Ms. Saigon - Tonight Who Will Play Miss Saigon? — This track addresses casting controversies in a playful manner, highlighting the absurdities of representation in major productions while paying homage to the original musical's grandeur.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album cleverly parodies Broadway with strong vocal performances and varied pacing, making it both entertaining and distinctive.
What we noticed
- The album features a series of medleys and parodies that blend multiple songs into cohesive sequences, often referencing specific Broadway shows.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside singing, creating a dynamic interplay between dialogue and music.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a brisk tempo while others slow down for comedic effect or dramatic emphasis.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Carol Channing Sequence - Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Flattery 5:32
- 2 Forbidden Broadway Volume 3 2:50
- 3 Ya Got Trouble - Trouble in New York City 3:11
- 4 Guys and Dolls Sequence 3:43
- 5 Topol - If I Were a Rich Man/If I Sing It Slower 3:07
- 6 Anna Karenini: The Musical 2:25
- 7 Julie Andrews - I Could Have Danced All Night/I Couldn’t Hit the Note 1:36
- 8 Grim Hotel 6:12
- 9 Barbra: The Broadway Album 2:21
- 10 Dustin Hoffman 2:42
- 11 Return to Merman and Martin - Everything’s Coming Up Merman 4:22
- 12 Ms. Saigon - Tonight Who Will Play Miss Saigon? 3:13
- 13 Michael Crawford Sequence 3:30
- 14 Robert Goulet Sequence 3:06
- 15 Mess of the Spider Woman 6:15
- 16 Back to Barbra 2:30
- 17 Mug Brothers 6:57
- 18 The Who’s Tommy 3:38
- 19 Finale 3:24
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