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| Disney Presents The Music Man (2003 TV Film) | 
 enlarge | Artists: Meredith Willson, Matthew Broderick, Victor Garber, Kristin Chenoweth
Label: Buena Vista
Category: Music
Buy New: $39.95
Buy New/Used/Collectible from $34.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  (56 reviews)
Sales Rank: 29924
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 050086007776
EAN: 0050086007776
ASIN: B000088E62
Release Date: February 11, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Broderick shines, Chenoweth SPARKLES February 17, 2003
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Oh, Meredith Wilson and the ever so famous "The Music Man"...i must admit it has never been one of my favorite musicals, but after having watched this performance on TV I definetly have a new opinion of it.
The classic Wilson marches (76 Trombones) and quick lyrics (Pick-a-little, talk-a-little and Shipoopie for example)keep your feet tapping and your head bobbing.
Matthew Broderick, although no where compares to Robert Preston (but then again who could??), still shines as Harold Hill in his own right. Broderick brings a refreshing, more realistic Hill to the screen and to the music. Whether it be "Trouble" "Marian the Librarian" or "'Til there was you" Broderick shows the comedy, light-hearted persona that he is known for, as well as a romantic tenderness that is just heart melting. Broderick however, does not have the vocal skill to stand up to a singer like Kristin Chenoweth...
....who is simply a DREAM! If you have never heard her sing before you should go check out her solo album, as well as the "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"(revival cast...she won a Tony!) and "A New Brain" recordings because you will fall in love with her. Chenoweth creates the perfect Marian that captures your heart and your ears. She has such a phenomenal range and performative skill that she brings to her role that clearly distinguishes her from other Marians. She is not afraid to break away from the traditional soprano sound and use her chest voice a little in the lower ranges of the songs, which makes them so much more sincere and emotional. It's a classic musical with some new twists and big names. How can you pass it up??
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