This collection of overtures from the greatest Broadway shows gives the listener a rare and opportunity to hear and compare major works from the greatest composers of the Musical Theatre in one album.

From the pens of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jule Styne, Rodgers and Hammerstien, Stephen Sondheim, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, Cole Porter and more have come the works we present here on this digital recording, works that include 8 Tony award winning musicals and almost every other accolade conceivable

Each overture has been meticulously recorded in Full Digital Stereo at world famous studios, mainly Abbey Road Studios in London. Using full orchestrations and orchestras (where called for) such as The National Symphony Orchestra and The Philharmonia plus conductors of truly international repute we have ensured that each piece is as true to the original as possible whilst offering the unique JAY Records "performance" sound that comes with the experience of producing close to 200 musical works.

1. Gypsy Overture (From
   Jack Everly, Array, National Symphony Orchestra, Array
2. Sweet Charity Overture (From
   Array, Array, Martin Yates, National Symphony Orchestra
3. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Overture (From
   Array, Array, Martin Yates, National Symphony Orchestra
4. Guys and Dolls Overtures (From
   Array, John Owen Edwards, National Symphony Orchestra
5. The King and I Overture (From
   John Owen Edwards, National Symphony Orchestra, Array, Array
6. The Unsinkable Molly Brown Overture (From
   Martin Yates, Array, National Symphony Orchestra
7. Gigi Overture (From
   Alan Jay Lerner, Array, Martin Yates, National Symphony Orchestra
8. On Your Toes Overture (From
   John Mauceri, Array, Array
9. Kiss Me, Kate! Overture (From
   Array, John Owen Edwards, National Symphony Orchestra
10. The Music Man Overture (From
    Martin Yates, Array, National Symphony Orchestra
11. My Fair Lady Overture (From
    Alan Jay Lerner, Array, John Owen Edwards, National Symphony Orchestra
12. Carmen Jones Overture (From
    Array, National Symphony Orchestra, Array
13. The Phantom of the Opera Overture (From
    Array, Charles Hart, Martin Yates, National Symphony Orchestra, Richard Stilgoe
14. Silk Stockings Overture (From
    Array, John Owen Edwards, National Symphony Orchestra
15. Oklahoma! Overture (From
    John Owen Edwards, National Symphony Orchestra, Array, Array

1. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Overture (From
   Jack Everly, Array, Array, National Symphony Orchestra
2. Candide Overture (From
   John Latouche, Justin Brown, Array, National Symphony Orchestra
3. Singin' In the Rain Overture (From
   John Yap, National Symphony Orchestra
4. South Pacific Overture (From
   John Mauceri, National Symphony Orchestra, Array, Array
5. Funny Girl Overture (From
   Bob Merrill, Jack Everly, Array, National Symphony Orchestra
6. The Pajama Game Overture (From
   Array, John Owen Edwards, National Symphony Orchestra, Richard Adler
7. Annie Get Your Gun Overture (From
   Array, John Owen Edwards, National Symphony Orchestra
8. Paint Your Wagon Overture (From
   Alan Jay Lerner, Array, Martin Yates, National Symphony Orchestra
9. High Button Shoes Overture (From
   Jack Everly, Array, Array, National Symphony Orchestra
10. Flower Drum Song Overture (From
    John Owen Edwards, National Symphony Orchestra, Array, Array
11. On the Town Overture (From
    Array, Array, John Owen Edwards, Array, National Symphony Orchestra
12. Cats Overture (From
    Array, Martin Yates, National Symphony Orchestra, T.S. Eliot
13. Bells Are Ringing Overture (From
    Array
14. Pal Joey Overture (From
    John Mauceri, Array, National Symphony Orchestra, Array
15. West Side Story Overture (From
    John Owen Edwards, Array, National Symphony Orchestra, Array