Search - David Nehls, Paul Ranieri, Orfeh :: The Great American Trailer Park Musical [Original Cast Recording]

Smart, Creative, Moving, Great Trailer Park Musical

Y. Yoffe | NYC, NY United States | 02/14/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"One of the best Off-Broadway shows I have ever seen. Thank god for this recording. The songs are smart and some even moving, funny and make you feel like you're in the theatre. Def. a great buy for every theater lover. A MUST HAVE."

The show (and Recording) ROCKS

Adolpho Blaire | New York, NY | 09/26/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The whole point of theatre, even in a tongue-in-cheek satire like this one, is to have some sense of truth. The "Great American Trailer Park Musical" completely hits the target dead-on. With it's ridiculous pop culture references, use of white trash musical pastiche (honky tonk country, corporate rock, wedding disco, and the like), and general use of bad taste in a visual (and audio) aesthetic, the show is one loaded joke that never tires. And the over the top performances, all grounded in this evident truth, provide an evening of Laugh after Laugh - more so than similar pieces like "Urinetown" and "Altar Boys".

Sure the language, for those who have expressed concern in above reviews, can be strong at times. But never is the language used in a matter of fact fashion. For those who have ever even remotely hung around a trailer park (as it quite Clearly states in the TITLE) or even around those who inhabit a Sociologists Jackpot of research, You know that crude humor and strong language are staple of the norm.

"Oklahoma" and "Cats" this show is not. However, "Great American Trailer Park Musical" is a definite piece to listen and pay attention to. With the general climate of new musicals to be either repackaged musicals from movies (Wedding Singer, Hairspray, Footloose, etc) or jukebox musicals (Mamma Mia, All Shook Up, Hot Feet, etc) - there is a new genre that is emerging, the "in-joke" musical. Trailer Park, Altar Boys, Spelling Bee, and title of show are examples of this. These are shows that blur satire and exaggeration with real life all the while dealing in a specific subject matter.

"Trailer Park" is a hip, new and exciting piece of music theatre, even if not groundbreaking. For those who like to play it safe may I suggest the "20 Great Broadway ShowStoppers" CD - all songs are from 1932 to 1949. You will be sure no profane language will infect you there."

Saw it and loved it

Jon A. Sparks | Los Angeles, CA | 03/13/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Maybe you need to see it in the context of the show. I loved the show and the cast recording. To each his own."