1.   An original cast album on Capitol has the most dramatically focused performances but omits some of the music.

2.   Broadway cast albums may not be pouring onto store shelves, but solo discs by Broadway veterans are.

3.   Cast albums are rarely re-recorded for the names on the updated marquee.

4.   Here is an alphabetical listing and consumer guide to recently released cast albums, including those for the Encores series.

5.   Here is information on the current Broadway and off-Broadway musicals whose cast albums are reviewed in the accompanying article.

6.   No other cast album in memory so captures the madcap spirit of its show, with Nathan Lane in very good voice as corrupt, desperate producer Max Bialystock.

7.   Nonesuch Records makes the cast album.

8.   Revenues from road productions, cast albums and film rights could eventually generate hundreds of millions in total revenues and tens of millions for the estate.

9.   The best cast albums put you right in the theater.

10.   The music should make a great cast album.