Though both Candide and Steel Pier have closed, both shows will live on in their cast albums, scheduled to be released by RCA Records July 2.
Playbill On-Line has digitalized downloadable 30-second clips from the two CDs. These will be available for downloading starting at 12:01 AM Tuesday July 29. check them out!
Click here to download excerpts from the
Steel Pier and Candide CDs
ANNIE: Still "in the works" as of July 22, but no label or dates confirmed, according a spokesperson. No other details available. THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE: "Encores!" concert presentation, starring Davis Gaines, Sarah Uriate and Rebecca Luker, recorded by DRG. Release date: Sept. 15.
CANDIDE: Recorded May 19 and 20 by RCA Victor. Release date: July 29.
CHICAGO: Released by RCA Victor. In stores now. Download audio clips on Playbill On-Line!
DREAM: Despite the show's July 6 closing, plans for a cast album have not been dropped, though there are were "no firm plans" as of July 8 for a recording session, according to a spokesman for producer Louise Westergaard. (Co-star John Pizzarelli sings the title song from the show on his new solo album, "Our Love Is Here To Stay," released April 29.)
JEKYLL & HYDE: Released July 15 by Atlantic Records. In stores now. Download audio clips on Playbill On-Line! (Two previous studio recordings are also in stores now.)
JUAN DARIEN: A CARNIVAL MASS: Released by Sony Classical. In stores now.
KING DAVID: Recorded live May 20-21 by Walt Disney Records. In limited release in the New York area now. Phone orders being taken at (888) 937-7464.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS: Released by RCA Victor. In stores now. Download audio clips on Playbill On-Line!
PLAY ON!: Released May 20 by Varese Sarabande. In stores now.
THE LIFE: Releaased June 3 by Sony Classical. In stores now. (A previous pop-star concept album also is in stores now. Download audio clips on Playbill On-Line!
TITANIC: Released July 1 by RCA Victor. In stores now. Download audio clips on Playbill On-Line!
STEEL PIER: Recorded May 4 by RCA Victor. Release date: July 29.
SWEET ADELINE: "Encores!" concert presentation, starring Dorothy Loudon, Gary Beach and Patti Cohenour, recorded by DRG. Release date: Sept. 15.
