Yeah, according to Max Preeo (ShowMusic Magazine -- see my earlier post) both Murphy and Maltby would have had to been paid a week's salary for Murphy to record Rose of Rangoon's vocals on the cast album. In 1992 for an off-off-Broadway musical, that amount couldn't have been more than $1000 to $2000. I think the producers and DRG records could easliy have afforded that sum. Of course, I'm just guessing.
I'm sure Maltby on stage as a replacement gave a more than adequate performance for the fans who saw the show after a year's run. However, the cast album is for the ages, and Murphy is a genuinely gifted performer. Her characterization should have been captured. Just IMO. |
