A living celebration of musical theatre recordings outside the mainstream spotlight.
Welcome to Stacy Karyn’s Cast Album Standouts. This is a growing collection of independent, regional, and non-mainstream musical theatre cast albums worth hearing.
This page will grow over time as I discover more recordings. Think of it as part recognition list and part listening guide for cast albums that deserve more attention.
Albums listed below may refer to the recognition as being named a “Cast Album Standout” by Stacy Karyn.
2025 Standouts
Hot Mess: Original Cast Recording (2025)
Indie Cast Album Standout
The Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation: Concept Cast (2025)
Non-Mainstream Cast Album Standout
2022 Standouts
David: Original Cast (2022)
Faith-Based Cast Album Standout
Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza: The Musical (2022)
Mini Musical Standout
2021 Standouts
Insane Animals: Original Cast Recording (2021)
Indie Cast Album Standout
2019 Standouts
Cleopatra: The Musical Experience (World Premiere Recording) (2019)
Indie Cast Album Standout
His Story: Original Cast (2019)
Faith-Based Cast Album Standout
Wanda’s World: Studio Cast (2019)
Indie Cast Album Standout