Harry Connick, Jr. & Kelli O'Hara - Songs from Thou Shalt Not (2006)

Émile Zola’s novel Thérèse Raquin may seem an odd choice for a Broadway musical, but that was the ambitious idea behind the failed production that opened on October 25, 2001 at the Plymouth Theatre under the Biblical title Thou Shalt Not. Behind the project was the creative team of Susan Stroman (director), David Thompson (book) and Harry Connick, Jr. (music and lyrics). Despite its many assets, its impressive pedigree, and a cast that included Norbert Leo Butz (who earned a Tony® nomination for his depiction of Camille Raquin, husband and first cousin of Thérèse), Debra Monk, and Craig Bierko, the show was judged severely by the critics, and failed to find an audience. But its setting change from 1800s Paris to 1946 New Orleans compelled Harry Connick to do a jazzed up version of his score, with Kelli O’Hara providing some vocals and sharing duets.