You Never Know (2001 Studio Cast)
A madcap farce of pre-Depression dandies and mistaken identities,Cole Porter's 1929 musicalYou Never Knowreceives its world premiere recording based on a successful 1991 revival at the Pasadena Playhouse. This delightfully old-fashioned show is presented as aEuropean-style chamber musical, with a small orchestra and only six players, anchored byKristin Chenoweth(always so perfect in period roles),Harry Groener(Crazy for You),David Garrison, andDonna McKechnie(A Chorus Line). Fans ofPorter song collectionswill recognize "Ridin' High" and "Let's Misbehave" (both borrowed for this production, in Porter tradition) and "At Long Last Love"; "What Shall I Do" is a Chenoweth charmer; and "From Alpha to Omega" will give you an overwhelming urge to dance the Charleston.--David Horiuchi