From Bohème to Bernstein, these classic works each saw their names in lights.

Since beginning these columns in January, not a week has gone by without a reader inquiring when a particular favored cast album will finally be reissued on CD. In some cases, the inquiry has been fairly intense in its demand for the release, making it all the more unfortunate that my answer must usually be that I have no idea. True, I can tell you that MCA is scheduled to issue the cast albums of Coco and Applause in September, but beyond that things get murky.

Since beginning these columns in January, not a week has gone by without a reader inquiring when a particular favored cast album will finally be reissued on CD. In some cases, the inquiry has been fairly intense in its demand for the release, making it all the more unfortunate that my answer must usually be that I have no idea. True, I can tell you that MCA is scheduled to issue the cast albums of Coco and Applause in September, but beyond that things get murky.

A WHITE HOUSE CANTATA (Deutsche Grammophon 289 463 448-2)

A WHITE HOUSE CANTATA (Deutsche Grammophon 289 463 448-2)