“A musical knockout!”
–London Observer

“This fine and highly listenable CD reveals a strong and enjoyable score with perhaps the finest lyrics Maltby has given us”
–Playbill

“This recording has integrity in all areas and is the kind of cast album that reveals new, interesting details on repeat listenings — both in the songwriting and performances.”
–Talkin' Broadway

TAKE FLIGHT, the new musical by award-winning songwriting duo Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire (Starting Here, Starting Now and Closer Than Ever) and librettist John Weidman (Pacific Overtures, Assassins), soared in its 2007 world premiere at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory. Now it receives a first-class introduction to the world at large in this stunning new recording.

TAKE FLIGHT weaves fact and fiction to tell the funny, moving and inspirational stories of the pioneers of aviation: the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. But this complex musical is not simply a history of flying; it also illuminates relationships, the cost of fame, and the human need to take risks. In TAKE FLIGHT, all-too-human aviators dare to dream the universal dream of soaring above it all. Listeners will, too, in this lush and melodic original cast recording.

1. Take Flight
   
2. Equilibrium
   
3. Sky!
   
4. Like You, Say
   
5. Throw It to the Wind
   
6. Solo / Sorry, Mr. Lindbergh
   
7. Lady in That Aeroplane
   
8. Lady Lindy
   
9. What Are We Doing Here?
   
10. Earthbound
    
11. Before the Dawn
    
12. A Part of Me
    
13. Back of the Line
    
14. Before the Dawn (reprise)
    
15. The Funniest Thing
    
16. (The Farther You Go) Around the World / Papua
    
17. The Prize / The Landing
    
18. Finale