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Spin

The Rumpelstiltskin Musical

by Neil Fishman
Harvey Edelman
Audiobook
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2019 Audie Winner – Best Original Work

2018 SOVAS Voice Arts Award – Best Voiceover in Children's Audiobook

2018 SOVAS Voice Arts Award – Outstanding Production in Audiobook

2018 Parents Choice Award – Silver Honor for Audiobook

SPIN - THE AUDIOBOOK MUSICAL: A witty musical re-imagining of Grimm's fairy tale, Rumpelstiltskin, created by musical theatre veterans, narrated by Jim Dale, and featuring a cast of Broadway musical stars. The story takes place in a Nice Little Kingdom, and ignites when a foolish miller brags that his daughter, Jane, can spin straw into gold. Since she cannot perform such a miracle, Jane desperately enlists the powers of a magical being...Rumpelstiltskin... in exchange for a promise with dire consequences. A fun, fractured fairy tale for the entire family.

Cast: Jim Dale, Barrett Leddy, Lisa Livesay, Nicola Barber, Khristine Hvam, Nick Sullivan, John Brady, Johnny Heller Produced by Hvam Audio and Sammy Smile Music; Music Composed, Orchestrated, and Produced by Neil Fishman; Book and Lyrics by Harvey Edelman; Adapted for the Audiobook by David B. Coe and Harvey Edelman; Directed by Khristine Hvam; Musical Direction by Neil Fishman; Recorded, Engineered and Mixed by Charles De Montebello at CDM Studios; Percussion Programming by Sam Fishman.

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  • Release date

    January 9, 2018

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780062851598
      • File size: 42644 KB
      • Duration: 01:28:50

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2018

      Gr 3-7-This new, audio-first telling of the Rumpelstiltskin story begins with the miller bragging that his daughter, Jane, can spin straw into gold. Rumpelstiltskin hears him and decides to inform the king and his greedy stepsisters about it. Jane cannot perform this miracle, but Rumpelstiltskin is there to help for a small price. The sisters become greedier, and finally Jane has nothing left to give except for her first-born child, whom Rumpelstiltskin wants because he is longing for a friend. The king and Jane soon marry and have a child, and when Rumpelstiltskin appears Jane must guess his name or lose her child forever. The humor is tongue-in-cheek-Rumpelstiltskin introduces himself as "Justin of Timber Lake" to the King's stepsisters. The songs are fun and help move the plot forward and develop the characters. The full cast, including Nick Sullivan, Khristine Hvam, Jim Dale, Nicola Barber, Johnny Heller, and John Brady, narrates superbly. Barrett Leddy plays Rumpelstiltskin with a zany, villainous voice that still manages to make him appear sympathetic at the proper times. Though the relationship between Jane and the king is not well developed, the story ends with a new and satisfying twist. VERDICT A wonderfully produced audiobook sure to be enjoyed by the entire family.-Elizabeth Elsbree, Krug Elementary School, Aurora, IL

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      With jokes that kids will laugh at and adults will knowingly smile at, this audio production has something for everyone as a musical rendering of "Rumpelstiltskin." When Jane's dad spins a tale about her abilities, Rumpelstiltskin makes sure it ends up the in the king's ears, which lands her in the castle, needing to spin hay into gold to save the kingdom, which is in dire financial straits due to the king's materialistic sisters. Jim Dale takes the lead as narrator with a wizened voice that guides listeners through the real story behind Rumpelstiltskin. The other members of the cast perform the rest of the story's roles. Vocal performances brim with the energy of a live performance, and the music is catchy. L.E. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

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