*No online videos burned to DVD please!*
* means VOBs available (VOBS may not be available at this time)
Not really interested in any VOB trades at the present time. Prefer snail mail!
Any review in ( ) is based on my own opinion
[title of show]
July 5, 2008 ~ Broadway
Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, Larry Pressgrove
First Broadway Preview; mostly fullstage shots with some closeups throughout; slight camera wandering but not too much; tape switch during "Christines Message" but nothing else is lost; great video on a great night for the fans of the show A-
(What a great show, and highly entertaining too, its a shame it didnt get too long on Broadway! This DVD was pretty good... the camera did wander a bit and at times it was kind of hard to hear what was said, but overall i dont think it took anything away from this show! Just lots of fun)
[title of show]
July 6, 2008 ~ Broadway
Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, Larry Pressgrove
(Another great capture of this show. There is a fair amount of blackouts but the sound is still there, slightly muffled though. But what is captured is really good quality, lots of closeups and full stage shots.)
110 in the Shade
April 15, 2007 ~ Broadway Revival, Studio 54, NTSC
Audra MacDonald, John Cullum, Steve Kazee, Chris Butler, Carla Duren, Christopher Invar, Walter Charles, Henderson Forsythe, Crista Moore
“13”
May 15, 2008 ~ Pre-Broadway Goodspeed
Graham Phillips, Aaron Simon Gross, Allie Trimm, Eric Nelsen, Elizabeth Egan Gillies, Ashton Smallings, Kyle Crews, Alberto Calderon, Eamon Foley, Joey LaVarco, Ariana Grande, Caitlin Gann, Taylor Bright.
Filmed fifteen feet away from the stage, heads, seats and other random things in frame, mostly clear shot center stage with extreme sides out of view, some cover-ups and some action not caught in the frame, dvd is a bag of mixed nuts but still worth having, very cute show. B
42nd Street
2001 ~ Broadway
Pro shot footage of all the musical numbers. Used by the dance captain! A-
9 to 5
October 19, 2008
Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Marc Kudisch, Andy Karl, Kathy Fitzgerald, Ioana Alfonso, Dan Cooney, Ann Harada, Van Hughes, Karen Murphy, Charlie Pollock, Tory Ross, Maia Nkenge Wilson.
(Fantastic capture of an amazing show! I have a feeling this show is going to be huge (edit. guess i was a little off about that prediction haha)! I loved every minute! The three lead females are sensational! Stephanie belts like no other, Alison acts her pants off, and Megan is adorable and has you on her side the whole time)
9 to 5
April 11, 2009
Allison Janney (Violet Newstead), Stephanie J. Block (Judy Bernly), Megan Hilty (Doralee Rhodes), Marc Kudisch (Franklin Hart, Jr.), Andy Karl (Joe), Kathy Fitzgerald (Roz), Van Hughes (Josh), Ioana Alfonso (Maria), Dan Cooney (Dick), Ann Harada (Kathy), Karen Murphy (Margaret), Charlie Pollock (Dwayne), Tory Ross (Daphne), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Anita), Jeremy Davis (Bob Enright), Lisa Howard (Missy), Michael X. Martin (Tinsworthy)
A Catered Affair
March 26, 2008
A Catered Affair (Broadway, 3/26/08) Musical adaptation about a lower-income family struggling to fund a wedding for their daughter. First 2 minutes are dark due to late seaters and a bar at the bottom of the screen when the action takes place all the way downstage, but good closeups and sound from the master. Shot from the balcony. Faith Prince, Tom Wopat, Harvey Fierstein, Leslie Kritzer, Matt Cavenaugh, Heather MacRae, Kristine Zbornik, Lori Wilner, Philip Hoffman, Katie Klaus. (A-)
A Chorus Line
May 28, 2005 ~ OBC (Lincoln Center Archival Black and White Recording) Shubert Theatre
Scott Allen, Carole (Kelly) Bishop, Pamela Blair, Wayne Cilento, Chuck Cissel, Clive Clerk, Kay Cole, Ronald Dennis, Donna Drake, Brandt Edwards, Patricia Garland, Carolyn Kisch, Ron Kuhlman, Nancy Lane, Baayork Lee, Priscilla Lopez, Robert LuPone, Cameron Mason, Donna McKechnie, Don Percassi, Michael Serrecchia, Micel Stuart, Thomas J. Walsh, Sammy Williams, and Crissy Wilzak.
C+ ProShot black and white and pretty fuzzy at times, although when they zoom in you can see a bit better, audio is good though
A Chorus Line
September 30, 2006 ~ Broadway Revival
Ken Alan, Brad Anderson, Michelle Aravena, David Baum, Michael Berresse, E. Clayton Cornelious, Natalie Cortez, Charlotte D'Amboise, Mara Davi, Joey Dudding, Lyndy Franklin, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Deidre Goodwin, Tyler Hanes, Nadine Isenegger, James T. Lane, Paul McGill, Heather Parcells, Alisan Porter, Jeffrey Schecter, Yuka Takara, Jason Tam, Grant Turner, Chryssie Whitehead, Tony Yazbeck.
A (Excellent video!! Very well shot, full stage shots when necessary close ups at the right times and not an excessive amount. Definitely a great video for any fan or anyone looking to watch the show.)
Aida
November 23, 1999 ~ Chicago Preview
Amneris: Sherie Scott, Radames: Adam Pascal, Aida: Heather Headley. Much better than other Chicago Preview tape. Must hear Elaborate lives trio repriese! A-
Aida
March 29, 2000 ~ Broadway ~ Palace Theatre
Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, Sherie Rene Scott, Tyrees Allen, John Hickock, Daniel Oreskes, Damien Perkins, and Schele Williams.
A- some heads in the way at times
Aida
December 3, 2000 ~ Broadway
Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, Sherie Rene Scott, u/s Phineas Newborn.
A- (Show is very well captured, heads in the way at times but are shot around very well. Slightly pixelated but probably the best Aida video out there. )
Aida
December 12, 2001 ~ New York
Maya Days, Matt Bogart (u/s Radames), Idina Menzel, John Hickok, Damian Perkins; many close-ups; some parts are shaky and obstructed; slight generation loss and sound is kind of low (B)
All Shook Up
April 9, 2005 ~ Broadway ~ Palace Theatre
Cheyenne Jackson, Jonathan Hadary, John Hellison, Sharon Wilkins, Jenn Gambatese, Lea Hocking, Curtis Holbrook Nikki M. James, Aleix Korey, and Mark Price.
A ~ great sound and picture
Altar Boyz*
2005 ~ Off Broadway ~ New World Stages Theatre
Ryan Duncan, David Josefsberg, Andy Karl, Tyler Maynard, Scott Porter, and Shadoe Stevens.
An Audience with Stephen Sondheim
July 6, 2007 ~ Sydney Australia
Stephen Sondheim, Jonathan Biggins, David Campbell, Geraldine Turner, and Peter Coleman-Wright.
Andrew Lloyd Webber
50th Birthday Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall 1998 Royal Albert Hall
Tina Arena, Michael Ball, Antonio Banderas, Boyzone, Sarah Brightman, Glenn Close, Julian Lloyd Webbewr, Marcus Lovett, Lottie Mayor, Dennis O’Neill, Donny Osmond, Elaine Paige, Ray Shell, Kiri Te Kanawa, Bonnie Tyler.
A+ ProShot
Andrew Lloyd Webber - Birthday Concert in the Park
September 14, 2008 ~ London
Highlights include: Jesus Christ Superstar Overture, Gethsemane (Steve Balsamo), I Don't Know How To Love Him (Jassie Buckley), What A Circus (John Barrowman), Don't Cry For Me Argentina (Idina Menzel), I Believe My Heart (Duncan James &Hayley Westenra), Evermore Without You (Jonathan Ansell), Love Changes Everything (Lee Mead), Message from Michael Crawford, /Entr'acte/Masquerade, The Phantom of the Opera (Ramin Karimloo & Gina Beck), All I Ask Of You (Lee Mead & Hayley Westenra), The Music of the Night (Rhydian), Sunset Boulevard (John Barrowman), As If We Never Said Goodbye (Maria Friedman), Unexpected Song (Idina Menzel), Another Suitcase (Ruthie Henshall), The Perfect Year (John Barrowman & Ruthie Henshall), Close Every Door/Any Dream Will Do(Lee Mead), Light at the End of The Tunnel (Jessie Buckley, Rachel Tucker, Niamh Perry, Keisha Amposa Banson, Keith Jack, Ben James Ellis,Daniel Boys &Lewis Bradley), Memory(Elaine Page). (A)
Beautiful clarity. Full show, but the filmer does turn the camera off during the applause between the numbers. Hosted by John Barrowman, with Idina Menzel, Lee Mead, Elaine Paige, Steve Balsamo, Duncan James, Rhydian Jones, Joss Stone, Hayley Westenra, and cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, alongside the 70-piece BBC Concert Orchestra and the 100-strong Crouch End Festival Chorus. A one-time-only concert in honor of Andrew Lloyd Webber 60th birthday, at Hyde Park in London.
Applause ~ Encores!*
February 9, 2008 ~ City Center
Christine Ebersole, Erin Davie, Kate Burton, Mario Cantone, Tom Hewitt, Michael Park, Megan Sikora, Chip Zien, Tony Freeman, Bob Gaynor, Susan Derry, Justin Greer, and Manuel Santos.
The Apple Tree ~ Encores
May, 2005 ~ New York
Kristin Chenoweth, Malcom Gets, Michael Cerveris, Daniel Marcus, Krisha Marcano and James Earl Jones as God. Video has been compliled from two different performances. Crystal clear video, with occasional "hides" due to ushers. Bonus Footage: Kristin's performance of "What Makes Me Love Him? Could Be His Sneakers," with new lyrics. A-
The Apple Tree
November 29, 2006 ~ Revival
Kristin Chenoweth, Brian d’Arcy James, Marc Kudisch
The Apple Tree
January 20, 2007 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, Brian d'Arcy James, Marc Kudisch
Great video and sound; great close-ups (A)
A Raisin in the Sun
2004 ~ Revival
Sean Combs, Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashad, Sanaa Lathan, Bill Nunn, David Aaron Baker, Lawrence Ballard, Teagle F. Bougere, Frank Harts, Billy Eugene Jones, and Alexander Mitchell.
***Missing the bows***
Audra McDonald at the Donmar, London
August 26, 1999 ~ Donmar Warehouse
Audra McDonald.
Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge
October 12, 2006 ~ Vivian Beaumont Theatre
Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, Nellie McKay, Jason Robert Brown, Ted Spearling, and Beverly Sills (host).
A+ ProShot
Audra McDonald and Friends: Sings the Movies
December 31, 2006 ~ Lincoln Center
Audra McDonald and Ted Sperling.
August Osage County
December 14, 2007
Ian Barford, Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Francis Guinan, Brian Kerwin, Dennis Letts, Madeleine Martin, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry, Rondi Reed, and Troy West.
2 DVDs
August: Osage County
January 2nd, 2008
Deanna Dunagan, Amy Morton, Rondi Reed, Francis Guinan, Jeff Perry, Sally Murphy, Mariann Mayberry, Brian Kerwin, Ian Barford, Kimberly Guerrero, Madeleine Martin, Dennis Letts, Troy West
[A: Good capture, clear picture
The Baker’s Wife
February 2005 ~ Regional – Papermill Playhouse
Alice Ripley, Max von Essen, Lenny Wolpe
Note: Pro shot highlights – about one hour worh. AMAZING quality. The quality and color is superb. No chapter stops. [A++]
Barbara Streisand
The Music That Makes Me Dance – The Barbra Streisand Video Collection” A two-hour collection of rare Streisand videos from the mid-70’s through more recent concerts and films. Lots of gems here including videos from “I Love Liberty”, “Salute to Israel”, “Superman”, “Till I Loved You”, “Emotion”, tours and more! Video is mostly very good. Sound varies, but mostly acceptable. Trading 2-for-1 for this at this time. (B+)
Barbara Streisand
The 60’s”
Here are nearly 2 hours showing the rise of Streisand through her early years of performing. Watch as she conquers stage and television alongside the likes of Groucho Marx, Bob Hope, Judy Garland, Dinah Shore and Dean Martin. Ultra rare clips including actual stage footage from Broadway “Funny Girl”, cast party, London interview, and so on. Barbara even does a carpet commercial on a break backstage from “Funny Girl”. Rare vocal performances, along with a familiar few. This is a treasure trove for Streisand fans, particularly for those who do not remember Streisand’s spectacular rise to fame in New York. (B+)
Bare, A Pop Opera
May 27, 2004 ~ Final ATA Performance, Off Broadway
Michael Arden, Jenna Leigh Green, Kearran Giovanni, John Hill, Natalie Joy Johnson, Aaron Lohr, Sasha Allen, Romeida Benjamin, Isaac Calpito, Mike Cannon, Adam Fleming, Kaitlin Hopkins, Jim Price, Lindsay Scott, Kay Trinidad, Scott Allgauer.
Very nice video of the final performance of the first New York run. Good picture and sound throughout. (A)
BatBoy
November 30, 2001 ~ New York
Deven Mey, Kerry Butler, Kaitlin Hopkins, Sean McCourt. Nice close-ups and although there are heads in the way often, it is very clear. Closing Friday night and Kaitlin Hopkins final show. A
Beauty and the Beast
1994 ~ Los Angeles Production (Shubert Archives)
Rare video that was supposedly recorded specifically for the Shubert Theatre Organization for their archives (includes all the musical numbers).
Beauty and the Beast
2003 ~ Edinburgh
Alex Bourne, Dianne Pilkington, Earl Carpenter, Drew Varley, Stephen Matthews, Barry James, Marilyn CuttsPro-shot, full stage shot with no zooms. Great color. Perfect sound from the soundboard. A
Beauty and the Beast
July 27, 2007
Steve Blanchard, Anneliese van der Pol, Chris Hoch, David de Vries,
Jeanne Lehman, Glenn Rainey, Jamie Ross, Trevor Braun, Aldrin González, Ann Mandrella, etc.
"Some blackouts, and a rail in the way at times, but very clear picture, "Be Our Guest" is mostly black out."
Bernadette Peters in Concert
September 17, 1998 ~ London
Royal Festival Hall concert proshot. Performance includes many songs from various different musicals. Pristine quality direct from source.
A+
The Best of Broadway Pops
PBS
Three decades of Broadway performers on the Boston Pops
Pearl Bailey, Ethel Merman, Ray Bolger, Gregory Hines, Barbara Cook, Sammy Davis, Jr., Carol Channing, Kristin Chenoweth, Tommy Tune, John and Bonnie Raitt, Tyne Daly, Bea Arthur, Jason Graae, Debbie Gravitte, and Bernadette Peters.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Actor's Fund BCEFA Concert
October 16, 2006 ~ New York Final Rehearsal
Emily Skinner, Terrence Mann, Jennifer Hudson, Bob Martin, Mary Faber, Felicia Finley, Andrea McArdle, Richard Kind, Constantine Maroulis, Christian Hoff, Matthew Scott, Daniel Reichard, Peter Gregus, Hunter Bell, Jeff Bowen, Heidi Blickenstaff, Susan Blackwell, Larry Pressgrove, Barrett Foa, Sharon Wheatley, Sue Goodman, Jen Cody, Roxane Barlow, Angie Schworer, Elaine Marcos, Amber Efe, Michelle Kittrell, Christina Marie Norrup, Rachelle Rak, Bob Amaral, Richard Poe, Tom Galantich
Complete rehearsal footage. Crystal clear video. Some stops in the action for directions, etc. Really fun video; this the the full showrun through which they actually did this year in costumes; includes starts/stops and lighting and sound test throughout but this is an awesome video and Jennifer Hudson alone is worth checking it out.
A
Billy Elliot
October 18, 2008
David Alvarez, Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara, Carole Shelley, Santino Fontana, Frank Dolce, Stephen Hanna, Joel Hatch, Leah Hocking.
Great sound and close ups when able and full shots for dancing.
MASTER: PIGERTY
Billy Elliot
November 15, 2008
Trent Kowalik, Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara, Carole Shelley, Santino Fontana, Frank Dolce, Stephen Hanna, Joel Hatch, Leah Hocking.
Amazing performance and a beautiful capture. Trent was beyond amazing and this performance was ELECTRIC and beyond words This also includes the curtain call finale. A
Billy Elliot
March 6, 2009 ~ Broadway
David Alvarez, David Bologna, Leah Hocking (u/s Mrs. Wilkinson), Jayne Paterson (u/s Mum), Mitchell Michaliszyn (u/s Small Boy), Liz Pearce (u/s Clipboard Woman) (A-)
Sharp digital capture. Great cast. Leah was a very different Mrs Wilkinson, but she was just as enjoyable as Hadyn. Tiny blue dot in the bottom center of the screen (reflection?), not too distracting, but it is there.
Boeing - Boeing
April 19, 2008 ~ Broadway
Christine Baranski, Bradley Whitford, Mark Rylance, Gina Gershon, Mary McCormack, Kathryn Hahn
Note: First Preview Performance. Missing the first minute of act two and there is a bar at the bottom of screen for some of the show but it doesn't affect action but a few times. Nice zooms and stage shots and good sound. A nice DVD overall. [A-]
The Boy from Oz
2003 ~ OBC Musical Footage
Hugh Jackman, Stephanie J. Block, Jarrod Emick, Mitchell David Federan, Beth Fowler, Isabel Keating, Michael Mulheren, Leslie Alexander, Brad Anderson, Todd Anderson, Victoria Lecta Cave, Kelly Crandell, Naleah Dey, Nicholas Dromard, Timothy A. Fitz-gerald, Christopher Freeman, Tyler Hanes, Jessica Hartman, Colleen Hawks, John Hill, Curtis Holbrook, Pamela Jordan, Tari Kelly, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Heather Laws, Brian J. Marcum, Jennifer Savelli, and Matthew Stocke.
The Boy From Oz
October 16, 2003 ~ Broadway
Hugh Jackman, Stephanie J. Block, Jarrod Emick, Mitchell David Federan, Beth Fowler, Isabel Keating, Michael Mulheren, Leslie Alexander, Brad Anderson, Todd Anderson, Victoria Lecta Cave, Kelly Crandell, Naleah Dey, Nicholas Dromard, Timothy A. Fitz-gerald, Christopher Freeman, Tyler Hanes, Jessica Hartman, Colleen Hawks, John Hill, Curtis Holbrook, Pamela Jordan, Tari Kelly, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Heather Laws, Brian J. Marcum, Jennifer Savelli, and Matthew Stocke.
*May be an online video burned to DVD
Bright Lights, Big City
Philadelphia ~ June 22, 2006
Jeremy Kushnier, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Kelli Barrett, Julie Tolivar, Jonathan Shade, Alex Keiper, Marian Murphy, Don Daniels, Christopher deProphetis, Alyse Wojciechowski
[A-: shot from the orchestra, some washout, good closeups]
Brilliant Mistake: Songs of Elvis Costello Concert
October 31, 2005
Raúl Esparza, Adam Pascal, Sherie Rene Scott, Norbert Leo Butz, Eden Espinosa, Matthew Morrison, Gavin Creel, Billy Porter, Daphne Rubin-Vega
[A-: shaky, some washout, but good picture]
Broadway Bares 11 "A Strip Odyssey"
2001 PRO-SHOT
Idina Menzel, Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Deidre Goodwin, Tom Hewitt
[A]
Broadway Bares
2000 ~ 'X'
10th Anniversary Production - Bruce Vilanche, Joley Fisher, Allen Cummings, Linda Eder and many more
Broadway Bares
2002 ~ 'A Comic Strip'
Julia Murney and many more
Broadway Bares
2003 ~ 'Back to Burlesque'
Broadway Bares
2004 ~ 'Now Showing'
Jai Rodriguez, Patrick Cassidy, Page Davis, Christopher Sieber, John Tartaglia
Broadway Bares 15: Rxxx
PRO-SHOT 2005
Cheyenne Jackson, Shoshana Bean, Christina Applegate, David Hyde Pierce, Tim Curry, John Selya, Christopher Sieber
[A]
Broadway Bares
June 18, 2006 ~ 'New York Strip'
Mario Cantone, Fran Dresher, John Lloyd Young, Marisa Jaret Winouker, Josh Strickland, Cyndi Lauper, Sara Gettlefinger, Alan Cummings, and many more.
This hotly anticipated annual event combines the naughtiness of burlesque and the razzle-dazzle of Broadway and has been a smashing success since its inception in 1992. Created by Jerry Mitchell, the event features the hottest male and female dancers on Broadway and has become one of Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS signature events. Pro-shot for video.
Broadway Loves the Eighties Concert Volume 2
November 12, 2007
Kathy Dietch - What About Love (Heart), Tony Vincent - Head Over Heels (Tears for Fears), Marty Thomas - We Belong (Pat Benatar), Chris Jackson - Missing You (Tina Turner), Julia Murney - Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar), The Broadway Boys - I Drove All Night (Roy Orbison), Brad Bass - King of Wishful Thinking (Go West), Amy Wren - Gloria (Laura Branigan), Rob Evan - Livin' on a Prayer (Bon Jovi), Jose Llana and Julia Murney - Endless Love (Lionel Richie and Diana Ross), Lea Michele - I Love Rock and Roll (Joan Jett and the Blackhearts), Marty Thomas - Don't Stop Believin' (Journey), Mo Rocca and Jamie-Lynn Sigler - After All (Peter Cetera and Cher), Ann Harada - It's Raining Men (The Weather Girls)
[A-]
Broadway on Broadway
2001
Note: Pro shot. Hosted by Brooke Sheilds. Performances from Chicago (All That Jazz with Bebe Neuwirth), Aida (My Strongest Suit with Idina Menzel), Les Miserables (Bring Him Home with Ivan Rutherford), Rent (What You Want with unknown cast members), Kiss Me Kate (So in Love with Burke Moses and Marian Mazie), Phantom of the Opera (Music of the Night with Hugh Panaro) Mamma Mia (Dancing Queen with the OBC), Music Man (My White Knight with Rebecca Luke), The Full Monty (It’s A Woman’s World with the OBC), Run Freedom Run (Urinetown with Hunter Foster), The Producers (Haben Sie Gehoert Das Deutsche Band with Brad Oscar), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Sweet Transvestite and Time Warp), 42nd Street (Lullaby of Broadway). [A]
*Wont copy, seeking replacement
Broadway on Broadway
2003
Note: Pro shot. Hosted by Jane Krakowski and Nathan Lane . Performances from Chicago (They Both Reached for the Gun with Brent Barrett and Melanie Griffin), Mamma Mia (Money, Money, Money), Gypsy (Baby June and Her Newsboys), Nine (Unsual Way), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Forget About the Boy with Sutton Foster), Phantom of the Opera (Music of the Night with Hugh Panaro), Avenue Q (If You Were Gay), The Producers (I Want to Be a Producer), Cabert (I Don’t Care Much with Jon Secada), Never Gonna Dance (Pick Yourself Up), Big River (Muddy Water), Little Shop of Horrors (Suddenly Seymour with Hunter Foster and Kerry Butler), Taboo (Stranger in This World with Euan Morton), Wizard and I (Idina Menzel), Hairspray (Good Morning Baltimore with Kathy Brier), Rent (Seasons of Love), Give My Regards to Broadway. [A+]
Broadway Previews
1998/1999/Live Broadway
Special Note: Originally produced to be shown in New York hotel rooms to entice the tourists to go see a Broadway show. Included are Fosse, On the Town, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Cabert, Bring in 'da Noise, The Phantom of the Opera, Footloose, Jekyll and Hyde, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Sound of Music, Titanic, Smokey Joes Café, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Ragtime, and Civil War. Also includes an epsidoe of Live Broadway USA which has interviews and clips from The Sound of Music, Art, Chicago National Tour, Ragtime, Cats, Jekyll and Hyde, and Forbidden Tango. [A]
Broadway Sings Elton John
2000
Adam Pascal, Heather Headley, Sherie Rene Scott, Linda Eder
Broadway Three Generations
October 5, 2008
Condensed Versions of Girl Crazy, Bye Bye Birdie and Side Show.
Shirley Jones, Brooks Ashmanskas, Lisa Brescia, Jenn Colella, Randy Graff, Max von Essen, Ned Eisenberg, Leslie Kritzer, Michael McElroy, Michael Mulheren, Laura Osnes, James Snyder, Bobby Steggert, Kevin Clay.
Each segment ran about 45 minutes. The cast was top notch and each show was such a joy to watch. Side Show of course stole the show. Jenn and Lisa were dynomite, your jaw will hit the floor. Beautifully captured and performed. A
Broadway Under the Stars
Bryant Park
June 14, 2004
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Sutton Foster, Kenita, John Hill, Carolee Carmello, Raúl Esparza, Liz Callaway, Tom Wopat, Christy Carlson Romano
Broadway Under the Stars
June 13, 2005
Christina Applegate, Brent Barrett, Mario Cantone, Michael Cerveris, Billy Currington, Raul Esparza, Dan Folger, Hunter Foster, Victor Garber, Chester Gregory II, Cheyenne Jackson, Mark Kudisch, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christopher Seiber, and Tom Wopat.
A+ ProShot
Broadway Under the Stars
2006
Dana Tyler, Harold Prince, Liza Minnelli, Michael Arden, Carolee Carmello, Michael Cerveris, Kevin Clay, Brian d’Arcy James, Christine Ebersole, Manoel Felciano, Sutton Foster, Renee Elise Goldberry, Shuler Hensely, Christian Hoff, Jane Krakowski, Michael Longoria, Rebecca Luker, Donna McKechnie, Matthew Morrison, Bebe Neuwirth, Dominic Nolfi, Kelli O’Hara, Anika Noni Rose, J. Robert Spencer, Elaine Strictch, and Lee Ann Womack.
A+ ProShot
Brooklyn
June 26, 2005 ~ Broadway (Final Performance)
Eden Espinosa (Brooklyn), Ramona Keller (Paradice), Cleavant Derricks (Streetsinger), Lee Morgan (Taylor), Karen Olivo (Faith), etc.
Brooklyn
June 13, 2006 ~ St. Paul, MN
Tour Cast: Diana Degarmo, Melba Moore, Cleavant Derricks, Julie Reiber, Lee Morgan. Diana and Melba were sensational, as was the rest of the cast. Great filming, picture and sound. A
Cabaret
April 1, 2004
Susan Egan, Adam Pascal, Blair Brown, Tony Roberts
Candide
2004 ~ Pro Shot for PBS Lincoln Center.
Paul Groves, Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LuPone with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, and New York Philharmonic. A+
Caroline or Change
July 24, 2004 ~ Broadway
Tonya Pinkins, Anika Noni Rose, Veanne Cox, Chandra Wilson, Chuck Cooper, Larry Keith, Alice Playten. Beautiful video; nice zooms and closeups and excellent sound. A
Carrie The Musical
1988 ~ Stratford
Barbara Cook
Chess In Concert
August 11, 2001 ~ Nyack, NY
Brian D'Arcy James, Lauren Kennedy, Rob Evan, Julia Murney, Danny Zolli, Norm Lewis. Some wash-out. Nice close-ups. A-
Chess Actors Fund Benefit. Rehearsal.
September 22nd, 2003
Adam Pascal (Freddie), Julia Murney (Florence), Josh Groban (Antoly), Sutton Foster (Svetlana), Raúl Esparza (The Arbiter), Norm Lewis (Alexander Molokov)
Great picture some spotlight washout but still excellent quality
Chess Actors Fund Benefit. Performance.
September 22nd, 2003 ~ Proshot
Adam Pascal (Freddie), Julia Murney (Florence), Josh Groban (Antoly), Sutton Foster (Svetlana), Raúl Esparza (The Arbiter), Norm Lewis (Alexander Molokov)
A (excellent quality, much better that the one i had before, definitely not an online video)
Chess
In Concert Royal Albert Hall, London ~ June 17, 2009 ~ Pro-Shot
Starring multiplatinum artist Josh Groban, Tony-winning Idina Menzel (Wicked) and Tony nominated Adam Pascal (RENT), Chess In Concert revives the eclectic yet wonderfully pop 1984 concept album featuring the music of ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson and lyrics of Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King, Evita). Recorded at London's Royal Albert Hall in May 2008, this spectacular Chess In Concert - introduced by Rice and with the 50- piece City of London Philharmonic and 100-voice West End Chorus - finally fulfills the promise of the popular cult musical. (A)
Chicago
Broadway 1996
Ann Reinking, Bebe Newirth, James Naughton, Joel Grey; pro shot video, reviewers reel, time code bar at the bottom, generation loss (B)
Chicago
1999 ~ London ~ ProShot
Vanessa Leigh Hicks (u/s Velma), Maria Friedman, Michael Sibbery, Peter Davison, Diane Langton, C Shirvell, Nick Winston
professionally shot with many close-ups; a little generation loss (A-)
Chicago*
November 23, 2005 ~ Tour ~ Chicago ~ Cadillac Palace Theatre
Paige Davis, Brenda Braxton, Tom Wopat, Carol Woods Amazing cast and so much fun in this production. Paige is great, Brenda is sassy, and Woods vocals are wild.
A Crystal Clear picture and sound.
Children of Eden
December 1, 2003 ~ St. John's Church, New York City ~ World AIDS Day Concert
Concert performance starring: Jai Rodriguez, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, John Tartaglia, Kate Shindle, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Julia Murney. Nicely shot. A
The Color Purple
March 28, 2006 ~ Broadway
LaChanze, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, Kingsley Leggs, Felicia P. Fields, Darlesia Cearcy, Brandon Victor Dixon; clear picture with lots of close-ups (A-)
The Color Purple
April 22, 2007 ~ Chicago
Jeannette Bayardelle, Michelle Williams, LaToya London, Rufus Bonds Jr., Stu James, Felicia Fields, Stephanie St. James
Excellent video of the Chicago cast with nice closeups and sound throughout; great video A+
Company
June 15, 2002 ~ Regional ~ Kennedy Center
John Barrowman (Bobby), Keira Naughton (Sarah), David Pittu (Harry), Christy Baron (Susan), Dan Cooney (Peter), Emily Skinner (Jenny), Marc Vietor (David), Alice Ripley (Amy), Matt Bogart (Paul), Lynn Redgrave (Joanne), Walter Charles (Larry), Marcy Harriell (Marta), Elizabeth Zins (Kathy), Kim Director (April)
Note: Minimal generation loss – the picture remains pretty clear with good color. Sounds a bit muffled, but you can still follow everything if you know the show or listen closely. A little bit of spotlight washout on some of the wider shots – filmed very well as a whole. [A-]
Company
November 14, 2006 ~ Broadway
Raul Esparaza (Bobby), Barbara Walsh (Joanne), Elizabeth Stanley (April), Matt Castle (Peter), Kristin Huffman (Sarah), Keith Butterbaugh (Harry), Kelly Jeanne Grant (Kathy), Robert Cunningham (Paul), Angel Desai (Martha), Heather Laws (Amy), Amy Justman (Susan), Leenay Rideout (Jenny), Fred Rose (David), Bruce Sabath (Larry), A
Company ~ OBC Revival (PBS Great Performances)
June 30, 2007 ~ Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Raul Esparza, Barbara Walsh, Keith Buterbaugh, Matt Castle, Robert Cunningham, Angel Desai, Kelly Jeanne Grant, Amy Justman, Kristin Huffman, Leenya Rideout, Fred Rose, Bruce Sabath, and Elizabeth Stanley.
A+ ProShot
2 DVD’s
Contact
September 1, 2002
Charlotte d’Amboise, Daniel Mastrogiorgio, David McGillivray, Alan Campbell, and Colleen Dunn.
The Country Girl
May 20, 2008 ~ Broadway
Morgan Freeman, Peter Gallagher, Frances McDormand, Remy Auberjonois, Anna Camp, Joe Roland, Lucas Caleb Rooney, and Chip Zien.
Cry Baby
March 15, 2008 ~ Broadway, First Preview
James Snyder (Cry Baby), Elizabeth Stanley (Allison), Harriet Harris (Mrs. Vernon Williams), Chester Gregory III (Dupree), Christopher J. Hanke (Baldwin), Alli Mauzey (Lenora), Courtney Balan (Mona), Tory Ross (Pepper u/s), Lacey Kohl (Wanda), Richard Poe (Judge Stone)
Cry Baby
June 22, 2008
James Snyder, Elizabeth Stanley, Harriet Harris, Dwayne Clark, Christopher J. Hanke, Ali Mauzey, Carly Jibson, Lacey Kohl, Richard Poe and Tory Ross
Cast was on FIRE for their final B'way performance, wonderful video that includes bows, cast and producers hugging after the show, Final Show
Damn Yankees
July 5, 2008 ~ City Center Encores
Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, Randy Graff, Veanne Cox, P.J. Benjamin and Megan Lawrnece
1st Performance, no obstructions, A+
Dance of the Vampires
January 25, 2003 ~ Closing Night Performance
Michael Crawford, Rene Auberjonois, Mandy Gonzalez, Leah Hocking, Liz McCartney, Ron Orbach, Mark Price, Asa Somers, Max von Essen, David Benoit, E. Alyssa Claar, Edgar Godineaux, Erin Leigh Peck, Jennifer Savelli, and Jonathan Sharp.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
February 26, 2005 ~ Broadway
John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Sherie Rene Scott, Joanna Gleason, Gregory Jbara, and Sara Gettelfinger
(includes NY1 reviews and interviews) - fantastic, a crystal clear picture and sound throughout (A+)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
July 29, 2006 ~ Broadway
Keith Carradine, Brian d'Arcy James, Julie Connors (u/s) Christine, Lucie Arnaz, Dennis Parlato (u/s), Sara Gettelfinger
About 3 minutes of total blackouts throughout the show; clear picture and sound with nice closeups A
Drama Desk Awards
2007
Kristin Chenoweth, Jason Danieley, Michael Feigenbaum, Matthew Gumley, David Hyde Pierce, Les Marshal, and Stephen Spinella.
Dreamgirls
Actor’s Fund BCEFA Concert Rehearsal
September 1,2001 ~ Broadway The Ford Center For The Performing Arts
Heather Headley, Audra MacDonald, Emily Skinner, Alice Ripley, Henry Krieger, Tom Eyen, and Lillias White
B generation loss, and fuzzy at times, but still worth it for this cast!
Dreamgirls
January 1, 2004 ~ National Tour
Frenchie Davis, David Jennings, Andre Garner, Ramona Keller, Angela Robinson, Regi Davis, Rosena M. Hill, Christopher L. Morgan, and Harrison White.
Earth Girls Are Easy
September 30, 2002 ~ New York
Kristin Chenoweth, Julie Brown, Deven Day, Mark Kudisch, Hunter Foster. Hosted by John Rando
Staged reading of Julie Browns new musical, which had hopes of going to Broadway.
Easter Bonnet Competition
2004 ~ *PROSHOT*
Avenue Q and Fiddler performs Ave Jew; Idina Menzel sings "Help is on the Way"; Performances from The Producers, Mamma Mia, Rent (with Daphne Ruben Vegan and other Mimis), Beauty and the Beast, Phantom, Lion King, etc.
Easter Bonnet
2008
Encores 10th Anniversary Bash
November 24, 2002 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, Brent Barrett, Kristin Chenoweth, Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, Norm Lewis et al
Shot from the gallery, some heads in the way, filmed around them the best as possible. Very fun show, with songs from all of the past Encores productions.
A-
Everyday Rapture
April 24, 2009
Sherie Rene Scott
Evita
1980
Patti LuPone, Bob Gunton, Mandy Patinkin, Jane Ohringer, and Mark Syers.
Evita
August 17, 2008 ~ Sacramento Music Circus
Julia Murney, Eric Kunze, Scott Blanks, Philip Michael Baskerville, and Kari Yancy.
Fiddler on the Roof
February 28, 2004 ~ Broadway
Cast: Alfred Molina, Randy Graff, Nancy Opel, Stephen Lee Anderson, David Ayers, Laura Michelle Kelly, Sally Murphy. Great! A
First You Dream
Pro-shot video of the Christopher Reeve benefit with Julia Murney, Carolee Carmello, Marin Mazzie, Heather Headley, Bebe Neuwirth, Idina Menzel, Sherie Rene Scott, James Naughton, Sharon Laurence, Kristin Chenoweth, Bryan Batt A
Flora The Red Menace
May 17, 2009 ~ Reprise! UCLA Freud Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA
Eden Espinosa, Manoel Feliciano, Megan Lawrence, Gibby Brand, Wilkie Ferguson, Perry Ojeda, Katie OToole, Matthew Rocheleau, Katherine Von Till. (A)
Very nice capture and only one noticeable blackout, which is during the first song. Very nice video with great sound and excellent picture, from the master. Nice quality on 2 dvds with menu.
Flower Drum Song
November 5, 2002 ~ Broadway
Lea Salonga, Jose Llana, Jodi Long, Sandra Allen
Good closeups and some zooms. A-
Frost Nixon
April 7, 2007
Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Remy Auberjonois, Shira regory, Corey Johnson, Stephen Kunken, Stephen Rowe, Triney Sandoval Armand Schultz, and Sonya Walger.
Funny Girl in Concert
2001 ~ Musical Theatre of Wichita
Stephanie J. Block, Steven Zinnato, Naz Edwards, John B. Williford, Charles Parker, Tami Rentmeester, Trisha Garnes.
Funny Girl Actor’s Fund BCEFA Concert
September 23, 2002 ~ Broadway
Whoopi Goldberg, Sutton Foster, Idina Menzel, Ricki Lake, Spencer Kayden, Kristin Chenoweth, LaChanze, Julia Murney, Ana Gasteyer, Lilias White, Jane Krakowski, Alice Playten, Bebe Neuwirth, Judy Kuhn, Andrea Martin, Carolee Carmello, Peter Gallagher
BCEFA Pro video of the one night only Actors’ Fund Benefit Concert at the New Amsterdam Theatre A+
Grease*
July 28, 2007 ~ Broadway Revival ~ Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Max Crumm, Laura Osnes, Ryan Patrick Binder, Susan Blommaert, Jeb Brown, Stephen R. Buntrock, Daniel Everidge, Alison Fischer, Natalie Hill, Robyn Hurder, Lindsay Mendez, Jenny Powers, Jose Restepo, Matthews Saldivar, Jamison Scott, and Kirsten Wyatt.
Broadway Preview! Includes Curtain Call.
A
The Great American Trailer Park Trash Musical
2005
Marya Grandy, Linda Hart, Shuler Hensley, Kaitlin Hopkins, Leslie Kritzer, Orfeh, and Wayne Wilcox.
Grey Gardens
Broadway ~ November 3, 2006
Christine Ebersole, Mary Louise Wilson, Erin Davie, Matt Cavenaugh, John McMartin
[A-: shot from balcony. Clear picture]
Grey Gardens
Broadway ~ December 6, 2006
Christine Ebersole, Mary Louise Wilson, John McMartin, Bob Stillman, Matt Cavenaugh, Michael Potts, Erin Davie, Sarah Hyland, Kelsey Fowler
[A: best of all the Grey Gardens I have, no obstructions and clear picture]
(Wow what a show! What a talented cast, and wonderful score! This is an excellent capture of the show too. The action is followed so nicely no real obstructions or anything to distract the viewer from this incredible show. I highly recommend seeing this DVD)
Grey Gardens*
June 12, 2007 ~ Broadway
Christine Ebersole ("Little" Edie Beale/Edith Bouvier Beale), Mary Louise Wilson (Edith Bouvier Beale), Matt Cavenaugh (Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr./Jerry), Erin Davie ("Little" Edie Beale), Sarah Hyland (Jacqueline Bouvier), Kelsey Fowler (Lee Bouvier), John McMartin (J.V. 'Major' Bouvier/Norman Vincent Peale), Michael Potts (Brooks, Sr./Brooks, Jr.), Bob Stillman (George
Gould Strong)
Good sound and great close ups make for a very good video; includes
interviews and reviews from NY1
A
Guys and Dolls
March 10 2009 - Broadway
Lauren Graham, Kate Jennings Grant, Oliver Platt, Craig Bierko, Tituss Burgess, Steve Rosen, Glenn Fleshler
- Includes 13 minutes of 2/14/09 show.
Gypsy
April 3, 2003 ~ New York
Bernadette Peters, Tammy Blanchard, John Dossett, Brooks Ashmanskas; steady filming with lots of close-ups (A)
Gypsy
August 13, 2006 ~ Ravinia Festival
Patti Lupone, Jack Willis, Jessica Boevers, Jen Temen, Leo Ash Evens, Debra Watassek, Jane Blass, Derin Altay and theChicago Symphony Orchestra
Final performance of Patti Lupone in Gypsy at Ravinia; amazing video, very well filmed with great sound and closeups A+
Gypsy
Broadway ~ March 25, 2008
Patti Lupone, Boyd Gaines, Laura Benanti, Leigh Ann Larkin, Tony Yazbeck, Marilyn Caskey, Alison Fraser, Lenora Nemetz, Katie Micha
[A-/A: better than April 5, clear picture, with only small obstructions]
Gypsy*
April 5, 2008
Patti LuPone, Boyd Gaines, Laura Benanti, Leigh Ann Larkin, Tony Yazbeck, Marilyn Caskey, Alison Fraser, Lenora Nemetz, Katie Micha
Hair
September 20, 2004 ~ Dress Rehersal for BC/EFA Concert
Shoshana Bean, Laura Benanti, Kathy Brier, Jim J. Bullock, Liz Callaway, Gavin Creel, Darius de Haas, Lea DeLaria, Raul Esparza, Harvey Fierstein, Ana Gasteyer, Annie Golden, Ann Harada, Jennifer Hudson, Ledisi, Norm Lewis, Michael McKean, Euan Morton, Julia Murney, Nancy Opel, Orfeh, Adam Pascal, Billy Porter, Jai Rodriguez, RuPaul, Christopher Sieber, Shayna Steele, John Tartaglia, Toxic Audio, Lillias White, Harris Doran
Note: Near perfect quality, especially for something that wasn’t pro shot. Great close ups, clarity is unbelievable. There are a few breaks in actions for stage directions and such. [A+]
Hair
March 15, 2009 ~ Broadway Revival
Will Swenson (Berger), Gavin Creel (Claude), Caissie Levy (Sheila), Kacie Sheik (Jeanie), Darius Nichols (Hud), Bryce Ryness (Woof), Sasha Allen (Dionne), Saycon Sengbloh (Tribe). A-
Well filmed with great zooms from the balcony. A few occasional blackouts and heads at the bottom of the screen, but great overall. DVD has been enhanced with an opening menu with chapter stops and thumbnail images for all the musical numbers.
Hairspray
July 29, 2002 ~ Broadway
Marissa Jaret Winokur, Harvey Fierstein, Matthew Morrison, Laura Bell Bundy, Linda Hart, Kerry Butler, Corey Reynolds, Mary Bond Davis, Clarke Thorell
clear video with lots of close-ups (A)
Hairspray
November 25, 2006 ~ Broadway ~ 2pm Performance,
Shannon Durig, Blake Hammond, Diana DeGarmo, Stephen DeRosa, Darlene Love, Tevin Campbell, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Lisa Jolley, Isabel Keating, Tara Macri, Kevin Meaney, Naturi Naughton, and Aaron Tveit.
Note: Amazingly clear picture and sound with studio-like color. Shot from the front row of the mezzanine with no obstructions, gorgeous close-ups and one short cover up. Easily the nicest Hairspray video I have ever seen – possibly the best live recording I’ve ever seen, period! [A++/A+]
2 DVDs
Hairspray*
November 16, 2007 ~ West End, London ~ Shaftesbury Theatre
Michael Ball, Mel Smith, Leanne Jones, Tracie Bennett, Ben James-Ellis, Natalie Best, Dermot Canavan, Elinor Collett, Johnnie Fiori, Adrian Hansel, Paul Manuel, Wendy Somerville, and Rachel Wooding.
A
Helen Of Troy Concert Reading
June 13, 2005
Eden Espinosa, Alice Ripley, Bruce Vilanch, Brandi Chavonne Massey, Cary Shields, Will Swensen
[B+: Filmed from the orchestra, close to the stage so you are looking up at the stage]
Home ~ Heather Headley in Concert
May 24, 2004 ~ New York
Heather Headley
The Homecoming
2/20/08 ~ Broadway
Ian McShane, Raul Esparza, Eve Best, Michael McKean, James Frain, Gareth Saxe
Good video with nice picture but low sound A
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
1995 or 1996 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Megan Mullaly
This is incredibly good, didn't know such a good quality video of this play existed A-
Idina Menzel
January 5, 2009 ~ Soundstage Concert Pro Shot, PBS, New York
Idina Menzel's PBS special from Rose Hall in New York. Tony Award winner Menzel was featured in "Rent" and "Wicked," two of the best-selling musical cast recordings of all time. Catch her in this special episode of Soundstage, taped in New York City inside the Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. In a show-stopping finale, Josh Groban drops by and joins Idina in a duet. (A)
In the Heights
February 14, 2008 - Broadway, First Preview
Andrea Burns, Janet Dacal, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzales, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olivo
A- (Some cover ups and drifting of the camera which was kind of frustrating at times, but there are also some really great shots! Sound is pretty good. Overall an amazing show definitely worth checking out!)
In the Heights*
May 3, 2008
Javier Munoz (u/s Usnavi), Mandy Gonzalez, Carlos Gomez, Karen Olivo, Christopher Jackson, Robin de Jesus, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz
A+ (Awesome closeups, very clear picture, quick coverups after most songs, but only for applause. Excellent video and great to see an Usnavi understudy, but I prefer Lin-Manuel)
In the Heights
May 18, 2008
Andrea Burns, Janet Dacal, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzales, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Krysta Rodriguez
Into the Woods
April 13, 2002 ~ Broadway ~ Broadhurst Theatre
John McMartin, Vanessa Williams, Laura Benanti, Marylouise Burke, Stephen DeRosa, Gregg Edelman, Pamela Myers, Molly Ephraim, Kerry O’Malley, and Christopher Sieber.
Possibly online video burned to DVD, seeking replacement
Is He Dead?
January 26th, 2008
Norbert Leo Butz, Jenn Gambatese, John McMartin, Mary Louise Burke, David Pittu, Michael McGrath, Tom Alan Robbins, Bridget Regan, Byron Jennings, Jeremy Bobb, Patricia Conolly
[A: clear picture, occasional head in the way]
Jekyll & Hyde
1998 ~ OBC Press Reel
Robert Cucciolli, Linda Eder, Barry Inghram, George Merritt, Christiane Noll, Geoffrey Blaisdell, David Chaney, Bill E. Dietch, John Treacy Egan, Donald Grody, Leah Hocking, Michael Ingram, David Koch, Frank Mastrone, Raymone Jaramillo McLeod, Corinne Melancon, Brad Oscar, Molly Scott Pesce, Bonnie Schon, Emily Scott Skinner, Rebecca Spencer, Jodi Stevens, Martin van Treuren, Charles E. Wallace, and Emily Zacharias.
Jekyll and Hyde
Unknown date – Broadway
Robert Cuciolli (Jekyll), Emily Skinner/Linda Eder (Lucy), Chistiane Noll (Emma)
Note: Preview performance. Full stage shot from a box seat with very,very minimal zooms. Includes the announcement before the show about Emily filling in by singing offstage for an ailing Eder . A lot of spotlight washout and some snow in the picture, although you get an nice overview of the staging and choreography as well as being able to hear the devine Miss Skinner (who never went on except for this one show). Sound is very good. [B-]
Jekyll & Hyde
December 2000 ~ Broadway
Pay-Per-View Rehearsal filming. Rob Evan, Andrea Rivette, Colleen Sexton. VERY similar to the version shown on tv...but with a Jekyll who can sing and act! A+
Jekyll & Hyde
ProShot
Robert Evans, Coleen Sexton, Andrea Rivette, Barrie Ingham, Corinne Melancon, Martin Van Treuen, and Juan Betancur.
Jersey Boys
November 19, 2005 ~ Broadway ~ August Wilson Theatre
Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, John Lloyd Young, Peter Gregus, Mark Lotito, Tituss Burgess, Heather Ferguson, Steve Gouveia, Donnie Kehr, John Leone, Michael Longoria, Jennifer Naimo, Erica Piccininni, Sara Schmidt
A- Shot around some heads.but still great video; great close ups some minor white outhere and there before zooming in; very clear with good sound; includes interviews from NY1 and show reviews.
Jesus Christ Superstar *
July 23, 2003 ~ Los Angeles ~ Pro-Shot
Eden Espinosa, Walter Winston O'Neill, Christopher Hall, Eric Anderson, Paul Klees, Ben Fisher, Levi Walker
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
February 16, 2002 ~ LA PRO-SHOT
Eden Espinosa, Roger Befeler, John LaLonde, Jennifer Rias, John Hrbacek, Matt Logan, David Beaver, Robert Vance, Ryan Ball, Trevor Brackney
Judy Garland
Till the Clouds Roll By Movie
Frank Sinatra, Angela Lansbury
Judy Garland
Once in a Lifetime Concert
With Frank Sinatra
Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin
Once in a Life time. 1962
This CBS special, filmed in 1962 and colorized in this version, brings together three legends in a once-in-a-lifetime concert. Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin indulge in their usual Rat Pack hijinks, swilling drinks, trading barbs and crooning catchy tunes. But it's Judy Garland in the spotlight here, the crown jewel among gems, belting out classics such as "The Man That Got Away," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" and more.
Judy Garland
Judy Garland Show
~ Just Judy 1963 black and white compilation of Judy only musical numbers from different performances on her show
~ Judy shows.1 & 3 Vol. 1 dvd;
Starring: Judy Garland, Jerry Van Dyke Director: Bill Hobin, Dean Whitmore
~ Judy Garland Show #2 1963 120min
~ Judy Garland, Vol. 2, Shows 2 & 4.
Starring: Judy Garland, Jerry Van Dyke Director: Bill Hobin, Dean Whitmore
~ Judy Garland Vol 4, shows, #8 and others.
2 dvds
~ Judy Garland Vol 5, Barbara Streisand, Ethel Murman and others, show #7 & 9
~ Judy Garland Vol 6, many stars on this one to.
Judy Garland
November 16, 1964 ~ Live @ the Palladium (LP) with Liza Minelli
Judy walked onstage at the LP and gave a performance that captured everything that was magical and unforgettable about her. She is later joined by Liza in their first official public duet. Garland sings the tunes she's made her own, including, "Over the Rainbow", as well as "Just in Time", " Hello Dolly", "It's a Matter of Time", and "The Man That Got Away"
Judy Garland
The Concert Years
Watch legendary entertainer Judy Garland sing her hits in this collection of classic performances, including "Liza," "Over the Rainbow" and "The Man That Got Away." Sprinkled amid the musical segments are one-on-ones with the friends and family members who knew her best: her daughter Lorna Luft, Rex Reed, Edward Albee, Tony Bennett, Alan King, Nelson Riddle and more.
Judy Garland
By Myself, 20 years American Masters
Original Air Date: 25 February 2004
Juno - Encores!
March 29, 2008 ~ New York
Victoria Clark, Conrad John Schuck, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Michael Arden, Tyler Hanes, Clarke Thorell, Rosaleen Linehan, Louisa Flaningam, Jennifer Smith, Kay Walbye, Dermot Crowly
Great video with nice closeups and excellent sound in the hard to film City Center; nice video A
Kristin Chenoweth: From Screen to Stage
2004 ~ PBS
Concert that pays tribute to movie musicals that became Broadway musicals, including "Let Yourself Go" from Swingtime; and "Apartment 14G" from Thoroughly Modern Millie. Concert includes many Broadway Songs, including one from Wicked. A+
Kristin Chenoweth
TV Clips – Promotional Tour for CD “As I Am” (2005) Nice collection of clips showing Kristin at the top of her game. (A+)
La Cage Aux Folles
December 4, 2004 ~ Broadway Revival
Gary Beach, Daniel Davis, Gavin Creel, Angela Gaylor, Linda Balgord, Michael Mulheren, John Shuman, Michael Benjamin Washington. Wonderful video, near perfect. A+
The Last 5 Years*
Pre-Broadway Tour; Skoie
Lauren Kennedy (Kathy), Norbert Leo Butz (Jaime)
Pro-shot
B+/A- (Picture is kind of fuzzy but definitely not bad at all. Sound is good. This is a really amazing show and amazing cast, great to see these two together, and to see the changes made from this to broadway. Lauren is a great Cathy, has a lot of differences from Sherie but Lauren is awesome!)
Last Five Years
April 5, 2002 ~ Original Off-Broadway Cast
Kathy- Sherie Renee Scott, Jaime- Norbert Leo Butz
Note: Nice video, great picture; tape includes 2002 Drama Desk performance by Sherie and Jason Robert Brown. [A]
Lauren Kennedy
December 13, 2003 ~ Broadway Spotlight Series
Great closeups, clear sound. She does some lesser known stuff, plus a few songs of Jason Robert Brown's and a hilarious version of her audition for CCM. Cuts off before the ending.
A (Great video, lots of wonderful closeups. Lauren is really funny and way too amazing for words! A must have for any Lauren fan)
Legally Blonde
April 14, 2007
Laura Bell Bundy (Elle Woods), Christian Borle (Emmett Forrest), Orfeh (Paulette), Richard H. Blake (Warner Huntington III), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Michael Rupert (Professor Callahan), Nikki Snelson (Brooke/Shandi), Leslie Kritzer (Serena), Annaleigh Ashford (Margot), etc.
Legally Blonde
July 1, 2007
(DeQuina's Last Performance)
Laura Bell Bundy (Elle Woods), Christian Borle (Emmett Forrest), Orfeh (Paulette), Richard H. Blake (Warner Huntington III), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brook Wyndham), Michael Rupert (Professor Callahan), Leslie Kritzer (Serena), Annaleigh Ashford (Margot), DeQuina Moore (Pilar), etc.
Legally Blonde
September 2, 2007
Laura Bell Bundy (Elle Woods), Andy Karl (Emmett Forrest u/s), Orfeh (Paulette), Richard H. Blake (Warner Huntington III), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brooke Wyndham), Michael Rupert (Professor Callahan, Tracy Jai Edwards (Serena), Annaleigh Ashford (Margot), Asmeret Ghebremichael (Pilar), Natalie Joy Johnson (Enid), Matthew Risch (Kyle/Dewey u/s), Rod Harrelson (Grandmaster Chad/Carlos u/s), etc.
Legally Blonde
September 5, 2007 (Understudy Day)
Laura Bell Bundy (Elle Woods), Noah Weisberg (Emmett Forrest u/s), Orfeh (Paulette), Richard H. Blake (Warner Huntington III), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brooke Wyndham), Kevin Pariseau (Professor Callahan u/s), Tracy Jai Edwards (Serena), Annaleigh Ashford (Margot), Asmeret Ghebremichael (Pilar), Natalie Joy Johnson (Enid), Andy Karl (Kyle/Dewey/Grandmaster Chad), Kate Wetherhead (Kate/Chutney), Cara Cooper (District Attorney u/s), Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Winthrop u/s), Jason Gillman (Elle Woods' Dad u/s), Rusty Mowery (Aaron Shultz u/s)
Legally Blonde
September 16, 2007
Becky Gulsvig (Elle Woods u/s), Christian Borle (Emmett Forrest), Orfeh (Paulette), Richard H. Blake (Warner Huntington III), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brooke Wyndham), Michael Rupert (Professor Callahan), Tracy Jai Edwards (Serena), Annaleigh Ashford (Margot), Asmeret Ghebremichael (Pilar), Natalie Joy Johnson (Enid), Andy Karl (Kyle/Dewey/Grandmaster Chad), Kate Wetherhead (Kate/Chutney), Noah Weisberg (Aaron Shultz), etc. [2 DVDs]
Legally Blonde*
October 13, 2007 ~ First MTV Broadcast Presentation
Laura Bell Bundy (Elle Woods), Christian Borle (Emmett Forrest), Orfeh (Paulette), Richard H. Blake (Warner Huntington III), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brooke Wyndham), Michael Rupert (Professor Callahan), Annaleigh Ashford (Margot), Tracy Jai Edwards (Serena), Asmeret Ghebremichael (Pilar), Natalie Joy Johnson (Enid), Andy Karl (Kyle/Dewey/Grandmaster Chad), Kate Wetherhead (Kate/Chutney), Noah Weisberg (Aaron Shultz), etc.
2 DVDs
Legally Blonde
October 25, 2007
Becky Gulsvig (Elle Woods u/s), Andy Karl (Emmett Forrest u/s), Orfeh (Paulette), Richard H. Blake (Warner Huntington III), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brook Wyndham), Tracy Jai Edwards (Serena), Haven Burton (Margot), Asmeret Ghebremichael (Pilar), Matthew Risch (Kyle/Dewey u/s), Rod Harrelson (Chad/Carlos u/s), etc.
Legally Blonde
March 2, 2008
Haven Burton (Elle Woods u/s), Christian Borle (Emmett Forrest), Orfeh (Paulette), Richard H. Blake (Warner Huntington III), Kate Shindle (Vivienne Kensington), Nikki Snelson (Brooke Wyndham), Michael Rupert (Professor Callahan), Tracy Jai Edwards (Serena), Becky Gulsvig (Margot u/s), Asmeret Ghebremichael (Pilar), Natalie Joy Johnson (Enid), Andy Karl (Kyle/Dewey/Grandmaster Chad), Stephanie Fittro (Kate), Bryce Ryness (Aaron Shultz), Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Stenographer u/s)
Legally Blonde: The Musical
March 16, 2008 ~ Broadway
Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Gaelen Gilliland (u/s Vivienne), Michael Rupert, Tracy Jai Edwards, Haven Burton, Asmeret Ghebremichael, Nikki Snelson, Stephanie Fittro, Natalie Joy Johnson
Shot in 16:9 widescreen. A little on the dark side because of forgotten exposure setting adjusting; minor obstruction on the bottom right of screen, and only a little shaky during transitions. Almost no cover-ups, good sound and nice video A-
Legally Blonde on MTV: The Search for Elle Woods
2008
All episodes
Lennon
August 21, 2005 ~ Broadway
Will Chase, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao-Salkin, Many Gonzales, Marcy Harriell, Chad Kimball, Terrance Mann, Julia Murney, Michael Potts
Les Miserables
February 17, 2007 ~ Broadway
Alexander Gemignani, Norm Lewis, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gary Beach, Jenny Galloway, Celia Kennan-Bolger, Ali Ewoldt, Adam Jacobs, Drew Sarich (u/s)
Note: Shot in 16:9 widescreen from the first row of the Right Mezzanine, about three seats in from the aisle. Amazing picture, DVD quality! A bit shaky at times, though nothing too horribly distracting. Zero head-interference. Divided into chapters, which are accessed via the fully interactive musical menus. Very, very nice. 2 DVDs. [A+]
Les Miserables in Concert Hollywood Bowl
August 10, 2008~ Los Angeles, CA
J. Mark McVey, Lea Michele, Brian Stokes Mitchell,John Lloyd Young, Melora Hardin, Michele Maika, Michael McCormick, Ruth Williamson, Tom Lowe, Maddie Levy, Sage Ryan
Filmed from the back row of section H, so it gets grainy when zoomed all the way in for closeups. There's also some audience obstruction, especially in the first half of the first act, and a lot of spotlight washout. Most of the action is there, however, and the sound is excellent. First disc is all but the last 10 minutes of the first act and the second disc is the last 10 mins of the first act and the whole second act 2 DVDs B
The Lion King
October 25, 1997 ~ Broadway
Jason Raize (Simba), Samuel E. Wright (Mufasa), John Vickery (Scar), Scott Irby-Ranniar (Young Simba), Max Casella (Timon), Tom Alan Robbins (Pumbaa), Tsidii Le Loka (Rafiki), Heather Headley (Nala), Geoff Hoyle (Zazu), Tracy Nicole Chapman (Shenzi), Stanley Wayne Mathis (Banzai), Kevin Cahoon (Ed), Gina Breedlove (Sarabi), Kajuana Shuford (Young Nala), etc.
The Little Mermaid
August 31, 2007 ~ Pre-Broadway ~ Denver, CO,
Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Sean Palmer, Eddie Korbich, Tyler Maynard, JJ Singleton, Johnathan Freeman
Amazing show and performances beautifully captured. A
The Little Mermaid
September 1, 2007 ~ Pre-Broadway ~ Denver, CO
Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Sean Palmer, Eddie Korbich, Tyler Maynard, JJ Singleton, Johnathan Freeman.
Amazing show and performances beautifully captured. A
The Little Mermaid
January 30, 2008 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Bret Shuford (u/s Prince Eric), Norm Lewis, Titus Burgess, Eddie Korbich, Trevor Braun, Tyler Maynard
Great capture with great closups. The first 11 minutes after the overture are mostly blackouts due to late comers, after that no real problems. Also includes the Part of Your World performance and interview on The View. A-
Little Shop of Horrors
June 5, 2003 ~ Pre-Broadway Tour ~ Coral Gables, FL
Seymour- Hunter Foster, Audrey- Alice Ripley, Reg Rogers, Lee Wilkof, Billy Porter, Dioni Michelle Collins, Moeisha McGill, Haneefah Wood
Note: Nice picture and sound; occassionalspotlight washout and picture coverup until "Skid Row"; very cool to see the different actors and sets and Audrey plant; historical! [A]
Little Shop of Horrors
September 21, 2003
Hunter Foster, Kerry Butler, Rob Bartlett, Douglas Sills, Michael Leon Wooley, Trisha Jeffrey, DeQuina Moore, Carla J, Hargrove
Slightly pixelated with many close-ups (A-)
Little Women
December 11, 2004 ~ Broadway
Sutton Foster, Maureen McGovern and the rest of the OBC. Excellent video capture of the show! A little spotlight washout in the first 15 mins. Sound is excellent throughout. Also includes short Preview piece from NY1. A
Liza Minnelli
Liza With a 'Z'
September 10 1072 ~ Television
One of Liza’s best efforts, epitomizing the Fosse style. Early television special. Spectacular music and choreography. (A)
*2 Disks
Mame
(1966 highlights) + Angela Lansbury: A Celebration (Broadway, 11/17/96)
First there is the all-star tribute gala where Broadway’s best turn out to salute Angela—let’s see, includes Lauren Bacall, Len Cariou, Sam Harris, Jennifer Holliday, Chita Rivera, Elaine Stritch, Barbara Cook, Bea Arther, and lots more—in song and tribute! As if that were not enough, there’s also a half hour of silent footage of the ORIGINAL cast of Mame from 1966! The is an amazing find and has the only known footage of Bea Arthur in the role of Vera Charles! It's pretty good for being about 41 years old and filmed in color. Someone along the years has dubbed music from the show under the silent footage. Includes: "It's Today", "The Man In The Moon", "Mame" (almost the complete number!), "Bosom Buddies", "That's How Young I Feel", "If He Walked Into My Life." Angela Lansbury, Bea Arthur, Jane Connell, Charles Braswell, Frank Michaels, George Coe. (B)
Mamma Mia
June 1, 2001 ~ Chicago ~ Pre Broadway
Louise Pitre, Tina Maddigan. Clear, crisp digital taping of ‘Mamma’ before she went to Broadway. Nice. (A+)
Mamma Mia!
September 14, 2002 ~ London
Louise Plowright, Laura Michelle Kelly, Susanna Fellows, Myra McFaden, Simon Slater;
A- (Clear video with lots of close-ups, kind of pixelated at times )
Mary Poppins
October 31, 2006 ~ Broadway
Ashley Brown, Gavin Lee, Rebecca Luker, Daniel H. Jenkins, Jane Carr, nicely filmed, crystal clear video although a bit shaky at times, a few technical glitches and replacement of the boy who plays Michael Banks between acts makes this video interesting
My Favourite Broadway ~ The Love Songs PRO-SHOT
2000
Adam Pascal, Heather Headley, Tom Wopat, Chita Rivera, Michael Crawford, Bebe Newirth; (A)
Nero
July 13, 2008 ~ Poughkeepsie, NY
Idina Menzel, Jeffrey Carlson, Lea Michele, Michael Arden, Laila Robbins, David Patrick Kelly, Paolo Montalban. Reading for a show about the musical exploration of the Roman emperor from the creators of Spring Awakening. A little shaky here and there but excellent sound and good picture. A-
Next to Normal
Off-Broadway ~ February 20, 2008
Jennifer Damiano, Brian d'Arcy James, Alice Ripley, Asa Somers, Aaron Tveit, Corey Boardman (Henry u/s)
[B-: Filmed with a narrow range of vision. Lots of heads in the way block the action, but what's visible is clear and good, and good sound. However, it's one narrow rectangular strip, so that might lead to frustration. Coverups and blackouts abound.]
Next to Normal*
March 1, 2008
Alice Ripley, Brian d’Arcy James, Aaron Tveit, Asa Sommers, Jennifer Damiano, Adam Chanler-Berat
A (Great quality of an amazing show, definitely one of my favorites! I watch this DVD over and over!! It has its shaky moments and when it is dark there is a weird shadow that shows up when the cast members move, so easy to get over when you watch though, the show is too amazing)
Next to Normal
March 13, 2008 ~ Off-Broadway
Adam Chanler-Berat (Henry), Jennifer Damiano (Natalie), Brian d'Arcy James (Dan), Alice Ripley (Diana), Asa Somers (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine), Aaron Tveit (Gabe)
A (*Direct from Master)
Next to Normal
March 28, 2009 ~ Broadway
Alice Ripley (Diana), J. Robert Spencer (Dan), Jenn Damiano (Natalie), Aaron Tveit (Gabe), Adam Chanler-Berat (Henry), Louis Hobson (Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden)
Next to Normal
April 4, 2009 ~ Broadway matinee
Alice Ripley (Diana), J. Robert Spencer (Dan), Jenn Damiano (Natalie), Aaron Tveit (Gabe), Adam Chanler-Berat (Henry), Louis Hobson (Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden)
Next to Normal
June 14, 2009 ~ Broadway
Alice Ripley, J Robert Spencer, Kyle Dean Massey, Jennifer Damiano, Adam Chanler-Berat, Louis Hobson.
Nice Capture of Kyle Dean Massey as Gabe and Alice Ripley after winning the Tony. *Highlights including Just Another Day, Everything Else, Who's Crazy, My Psychopharmacologist and I, You Miss A Lot/ Maybe It's a Sign Scene/ I miss the Mountains, It's Gonna Be Good, MacGuvery of Pot Scene, Superboy and Invisible Girl, I'm Alive, Wish I Were Here, Hey #1, Aftershocks, Hey #2, Why Stay?, A Promise, I"m alive Reprise, The Break, Hey #3*
Nine
March 30, 2003 ~ Broadway
Antonio Banderas, Chita Rivera, Laura Benanti, Mary Stuart Masterson, Jane Krakowski.
Shot from 4th row center mezz.
No, No, Nanette - Encores!
May 11, 2008 ~ New York
Rosie O'Donnell, Beth Leavel, Sandy Duncan, Charles Kimbrough, Micahel Berresse, Shonn Wiley, Mara Davi, Nancy Anderson, Jennifer Cody, Angel Reda Great video filmed from the right side with amazing clear sound and great closeups; very nice video A
Nothing Like A Dame 2004
Idina Menzel, Kathy Brier, Zoe Caldwell, Kathleen Chalfant, Kate Clinton, Christine Ebersole, Tovah Feldshuh, Lauren Flanigan, Sutton Foster, Deidre Goodwin, Amanda Green, Julie Halston, Joan Hamburg, Heather Headley, Nancy Lemenager, Audra McDonald,Bebe Neuwirth, Phyllis Newman, Chita Rivera, Carole Shelley, Anna Vissi and Karen Ziemba
Oklahoma!
1999 ~ DVD Pro shot
Hugh Jackman, Josefina Gabrielle, Shuler Hensley, Peter Polycarpou, Jimmy Johnson,
Vicki Simion, Maureen Lipman
Pro shot from the DVD release and PBS telecast A
On the 20th Century
September 25, 2006 - Actors Fund Concert, New Amsterdam Theatre ~ PROSHOT
Marin Mazzie (Lily Garland), Douglas Sills (Oscar Jaffe), Joanne Worley (Mrs Primrose), Chris Seiber (Bruce Granit), Brad Oscar (Oliver Webb), Brooks Askmanskas (Owen O'Malley), Robert Cuccioli (Dr. Johnson), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Max Jacobs), Kathleen Turner (Imedla), Cheyenne Jackson, David Josefsburg, Andy Karl, Tyler Maynard (Porters)
** Includes interviews and rehearsal footage
Once Upon A Mattress*
December 18, 1996 ~ Broadway ~ Broadhurst Theatre
Sarah Jessica Parker, Jane Krakowski, Heath Lamberts, Mary Lou Rosato, David Aaron Baker, Lewis Cleale, David Hibbard
B+ Shot from what seems like right mezzanine. Mostly a stationary shot with some good zooms but no real close-ups. Some washout from spotlights. Some slight head obstruction. Good sound. Nice clear picture shot with a steady hand. Far left side of the stage is cut off at times. Overall a good video
The Pajama Game
February 18, 2006 ~ Broadway ~ American Airlines Theatre
Harry Connick, Jr., Michael McKean, Kelli O’Hara, Peter Benson, Bridget Berger, Stephen Berger, Kate Chapman, Paula Leggett Chase, Joyce Chittick, Jennifer Cody, David Egers, Michael Halling, Megal Lawrence, Bianca Marroquin, Vince Pesce, Richard Poe, Devin Richards, Roz Ryan, Jeffrey Howard Schecter, and Debra Walton.
A+ One or two coverups at the end of songs and about 5 seconds of digital distortion but thats it; great close-ups and the sound is the best; fantastic video, one of the nicest I have ever seen.
Passing Strange
May 10, 2008
Stew, Daniel Breaker, de'Adre Aziza, Elisa Davis, Colman Domingo, Chad Goodridge, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Beautiful capture of the original cast in this amazing show, shot from mezzanine, beautiful shots, no obstructions, includes performance on The View, A+
Passing Strange
July 3, 2008 ~ Broadway
Stew, Lawerence Stallings (u/s Youth), de’Adre Aziza, Eisa Davis, Colman Domingo, Chad Goodridge, Rebecca Naomi Jones & Heidi Rodewald. What an off-beat Broadway
Show… Beautifully captured with wonderful close-ups. Bar in the way for things taking place VERY far Downstage. First minute and ten seconds of the 2nd act is missing. A-
Passion
April 3, 2005 ~ PBS Telecast
Patti Lupone, Michael Cerveris, and Audra McDonald.
The Phantom of the Opera
May 9, 2007 ~ Broadway
Gary Mauer, Jennifer Hope Wills, Jason Mills (Raoul u/s), George Lee Andrews, David Cryer, Patricia Phillips (Carlotta u/s), Roland Rusinek, Sally Williams (Mdm Giry u/s), Heather McFadden, James Romick (Passarino & auctionee u/s), Julie Schmidt (Mistress/Confidante u/s), Emily Adonna (first ballet chorus), contains an incredible flub, Buquet fails to appear for "Magical Lasso" and McFadden covers the whole thing, causing Giry to threaten her daughter, Jennifer's simply fantastic, she and Mauer have some pretty steamy chemistry during PONR, watch for Mauer's nod to Jennifer as she gives back the ring,
2 dvds, A
Pippin
November 29, 2004 ~ Actor's Fund Benefit Concert
Michael Arden, Laura Benanti, Rosie O'Donnell, Billy Porter, Kate Shindle, Darius DeHaas, Ben Vereen, Terrence Mann, Charles Busch, Julia Murney, John Tartaglia, and many others. A
The Pirate Queen
October 11, 2006 ~ World Premiere
Stephanie J. Block, Hadley Frasier, Jeff McCarthy, Linda Balgord, William Youmans, and Marcus Chait.
The Pirate Queen
April 13, 2007 ~ Broadway
Stephanie J. Block (Grace [Grania] O'Malley), Hadley Fraser (Tiernan), Jeff McCarthy (Dubhdara), Linda Balgord (Queen Elizabeth I), William Youmans (Sir Richard Bingham), Marcus Chait (Donal O'Flaherty), etc.
A+ (excellent capture of this amazing show that left Broadway way too quickly, Stephanie is so fierce and Hadley is adorable, and the voices on these two WOW)
Rabbit Hole
February 25, 2006 ~ Broadway
Cynthia Nixon,Tyne Daly, John Slattery, John Gallagher, Jr., Mary Catherine Garrison
First 8 minutes or so are a little jumpy due to a rude person; act 2 much better with nice picture and sound throughout; includes 2 interviews and review on NY1 A-
Reefer Madness
April 16, 2005 ~ Showtime Telecast
Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell, Neve Campbell, Alan Cumming, Ana Gasteyer, John Kassir, Amy Spanger, Robert Torti, Steven Weber, Kevin McNulty, Stephen J.M. Sisk, Stephen E. Miller, Robert Clarke, Ruth Nichol, and Lynda Boyd.
Rent
1996
Original Broadway Cast Press Reels
RENTHEADS! FINALLY, the elusive Press Reels have surfaced. This 23 minute video is like a time capsule from 1996. Crystal Clear clips of the following songs; RENT, One Song Glory, Today 4 U, Take Me or Leave Me, I'll Cover You, Seasons of Love and La Vie Boheme. As far as I know, this is the only professional taping of the original Broadway cast onstage. Even though it runs less than ½ hour, this is a spectacular pro capture of these talented performers in the ground-breaking musical. More raw and affecting than the film version of these numbers. Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Daphne Ruben- Vega, Idina Menzel, Freddie Walker, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse l Martin (A+)
Rent*
April 26, 2006 ~ 10th Anniversary Performance
Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Idina Menzel, Taye Diggs, Daphne Ruben-Vega, Jesse L. Martin, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Fredi Walker
Rent
October 5, 2007 - Broadway
Adam Pascal (Roger), Anthony Rapp (Mark), Troy Horne (Collins), Rodney Hicks (Benny), Nicolette Hart (Maureen), Tonya Dixon (Joanne), Justin Johnson (Angel), Tamyra Gray (Mimi), Caren Lyn Manuel (Marks Mom), Marcus Paul James (Christmas Caroler), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs Jefferson), Luther Creek (Gordon), Telly Leung (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), Mayumi Ando (Alexi)
A (Some bumps in the audio here and there, but nothing too bad, picture is great and isn't affected! Great capture of an amazing cast)
Rent
March 22, 2008 Matinee- Broadway
Declan Bennett (Roger), Harley Jay/Kyle Post* (Mark), Tamyra Grey (Mimi), Michael McElroy (Collins), Justin Johnston (Angel), Rodney Hicks (Benny), Caren Lyn Manuel* (Maureen), Kenna Ramsey (Joanne), Trisha Jeffrey* (Mrs. C), Marcus Paul James (Mr. Jefferson/Soloist), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mrs. Jefferson/Soloist), Telly Leung (Steve), Shaun Earl (Paul), Jay Wilkison (Gordon), Andrea Goss (Alexi)
Rent*
May 31, 2008 Mat ~ Broadway
Will Chase (Roger), Adam Kantor (Mark), Michael McElroy (Collins), Rodney Hicks (Benny), Merle Dandrige (Joanne), Shaun Earl (Angel u/s), Tamyra Gray (Mimi), Eden Espinosa (Maureen), Caren Lyn Manuel (Mark's Mom), Marcus Paul James (SOLoist #2), Maia Nkenge Wilson (SOLoist #1), Jay Wilkison (Gordon), Telly Leung (Steve), Kyle Post (Paul u/s), Andrea Goss (Alexi)
Seth's Broadway 101
April 14, 2008
Seth Rudetsky, Andrea Burns, Jen Cody, Jonathan Groff, Norm Lewis, Andrea McArdle, Julia Murney, Pamela Myers, Lillias White.
A (Slight washout, missing a couple minutes, Seth is hilarious!! I couldn't stop laughing, I wish it was longer)
Seth's Chatterbox Musical Compilation ~ (41 Songs)
Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Shoshana Bean, Betty Buckley, Raul Esparza, Ana Gayester, Peter Gallagher, Julia Murney, Jeff McCarthey and lots others.
Show Business: The Road to Broadway
2007 Pro-Shot
The real drama happens behind the curtain in this fascinating and rare look at four high-profile Broadway musicals (Wicked, Taboo, Caroline, Or Change, and Avenue Q) and their fearless journey to the Tonys. An unprecedented behind-the-scenes view of trying make it big in Show Business! (A+)
Shrek: The Musical
August 15, 2008 ~ Seattle, WA
Brian D'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Chester Gregory, Christopher Sieber, John Tartaglia, Kecia Lewis-Evans
Filmed from the back row of the right balcony; small theater so zoomed closeups are very clear shot.No picture at the beginning of each act, so the picture is blurry or non-existant for a bit, and there's one short coverup during Donkey's entrance, but other than that everything is there. There's very little audience obstruction and spotlight washout, and the sound is excellent throughout. 2 DVDs A
Shrek: The Musical
September 21, 2008 ~ Seattle
Final Pre-Broadway Performance
Brian D'arcy James, Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber, Chester Gregory, John Tartaglia, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Haven Burton.
Final Performance of the Pre-Broadway run with many changes. Nearly 25 minutes of cuts and changes since the first performance, including new songs. The changes help tell the story better and fit nicer. The cast was totally on for the final show and gave fantastic performances to die for. Beautiful capture and matching performance. A
Side Show ~ Broadway ~ Press Reels
Alice Ripley (Violet), Emily Skinner (Daisy)
Note: Also includes Tony preformance and interviews with the cast and creators. [A]
Side Show
November 16, 1997 ~ Broadway ~ Richard Rodgers Theatre
Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Jeff McCarthy, Hugh Panaro, Norm Lewis, Ken Jennings, Emily Hsu, Barry Finkel, Andy Gale, and Alicia Irving.
Includes the BCEFA stage speech after the show
B+/A- (Pretty good quality considering it is almost 11 years old. Slightly fuzzy and some spotlight washout but overall pretty good! Great to see and hear Alice and Emily together in this one, a fantastic duo!)
Side Show
December 30, 1997
Alice Ripley (Violet Hilton), Emily Skinner (Daisy Hilton), Jeff McCarthy (Terry Conner), Hugh Panaro (Buddy Foster), Norm Lewis (Jake), Ken Jennings (The Boss) Shot from an upper balcony, so there is a little shakiness. Zooms but no real close-ups. Overall good, with excellent sound however. Closing speech and bonus outdoor performance by cast, also. Fascinating show. Great music. Story told to good dramatic effect. (B-)
Songs For A New World
Bergen Youth Orchestra Benefit,
May 1, 2005 ~ New York
Jason Robert Brown, Jerry Dixon, Christine Pedi, Andrea Burns, John Tartaglia, Michael Arden, Jessica Molaskey, Brooks Ashmanskas, Michael Cerveris, Emily Skinner, Nikki Renee Daniels, Darius DeHaas, Brian D'Arcy James
Shot from fifth row orchestra; clear, steady, lots of closeups, terrific sound
*Wont copy, seeking replacement
South Pacific
2001 - London
Phillip Quast, Lauren Kennedy, Sheila Francisco
Note: A beautiful shot of this great production. Has good close-ups and well captured. This is a huge production. [A-]
South Pacific
March 4, 2008
Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot, Matthew Morrison, Danny Burstein, Loretta Ables Sayre, Sean Cullen, Victor Hawks, Li Jun Li
[A: 2 discs, clear picture]
Spamalot
2005 Shubert Theatre
Hank Azaria, Tim Cury, David Hyde Pierce, Christian Borle, Michael McGrath, Sara Ramirez, Steven Rosen, Christopher Sieber, Brad Bradley, Thomas Cannizzaro, Kevin Covert, and the voice of John Clease.
Spamalot
April 20, 2008
Jonathan Hadary, Hannah Waddinham, Bradley Dean, Rick Holmes, Clay Aiken, David Hibbard, Tom Deckman, Brad Oscar
Shot around a huge head on the left, but after the first 10 minutes or so, it becomes great. Act 2 more so than Act 1; good video of this show and about the first and last 5 minutes of each act are darkness due to ushers A-
Spring Awakening
February 10, 2007
Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, John Gallagher Jr., Frances Mercanti Anthony (u/s Adult Female), Phoebe Strole (u/s Ilse), Krysta Rodriguez (u/s Anna); nicely shot, steady filming with lots of close-ups (A-)
Spring Awakening
February 22, 2008 - Broadway
Jesse Swenson* (Melchior), Alexandra Socha* (Wendla), Blake Bashoff (Moritz), Skylar Astin (Georg), Kate Burton (Adult Woman), Lilli Cooper (Martha), Blake Daniel (Ernst), Glenn Fleshler (Adult Men), Emma Hunton (Ilse), Brian Charles Johnson (Otto), Phoebe Strole (Anna), Jonathan B. Wright (Hanschen), Remy Zaken (Thea)
Spring Awakening
February 23, 2008 - Broadway
Matt Doyle* (Melchior), Alexandra Socha* (Wendla), Blake Bashoff (Moritz), Jesse Swenson* (Hanschen), Skylar Astin (Georg), Kate Burton (Adult Woman), Lilli Cooper (Martha), Blake Daniel (Ernst), Glenn Fleshler (Adult Men), Emma Hunton (Ilse), Brian Charles Johnson (Otto), Phoebe Strole (Anna), Remy Zaken (Thea)
Spring Awakening*
May 18, 2008
Jonathan Groff (Melchior), Lea Michele (Wendla), Blake Bashoff (Moritz), Skylar Astin (Georg), Christine Estabrook (Adult Woman), Lilli Cooper (Martha), Blake Daniel (Ernst), Glenn Fleshler (Adult Man), Emma Hunton (Ilse), Brian Charles Johnson (Otto), Phoebe Strole (Anna), Matt Doyle (Hanschen), Remy Zaken (Thea)
Jon and Lea's LAST
Spring Awakening
May 30, 2008 ~ Broadway
Kyle Riabko, Eryn Murman (u/s Wendla), Blake Bashoff, Gerard Canonico (u/s Georg), Christine Estabrook, Lilli Cooper, Blake Daniel, Glenn Fleshler, Emma Hunton, Brian Charles Johnson, Phoebe Strole, Matt Doyle, Remy Zaken
A little shaky at times due to a less than full house but good closeups and excellent sound with a great picture; very nice video A-
Spring Awakening
July 19, 2008 ~ Broadway Matinee
Matt Shingledecker (u/s Melchior), Alexandra Socha (Wendla), Brian Charles Johnson (u/s Moritz), Skylar Astin (Georg), Jesse Swenson (u/s Otto), Blake Daniel (Ernst), Matt Doyle (Hanschen), Phoebe Strole (Anna), Emma Hunton (Ilse), Remy Zaken (Thea), Christine Estabrook (Adult Women), Glenn Fleshler (Adult Men) (A-)
Some cover-ups during Act 1 due to an usher. Act 2 improves greatly.
Spring Awakening
August 15, 2008 ~ San Diego
Kyle Riabko, Blake Bashoff, Christy Altomare, Julie Benko, Gabrielle Garza, Steffi D, Kimiko Glenn, Sarah Hunt, Anthony Lee Medina, Andy Mientus, Ben Moss, Angela Reed, Perry Sherman, Matt Shingledecker, Henry Stram
First Tour Performance: no blackouts or obstructions from start to finish. very nice close ups and everything is captured very nicely; proudction is very different from broadway with a very solid cast and no black outs not even for applause and very steady; very good video A+
Standing Ovations I Concert
May 23, 2004 ~ PRO-SHOT Joe's Pub
Stephanie J. Block, Felicia Finley, Alison Fraser, Cheyenne Jackson, Erin Leigh Peck, Kate Shindle, Laura Bell Bundy, Matt Cavanaugh, Susan Egan, Max von Essen, Andrea McArdle, Mandy Gonzalez
[A: A little generation loss, but a fantastic concert. Some audio buzzing]
Standing Ovations 2
October 10, 2004 ~ Joe’s Pub, New York
Michael Arden, Liz Callaway, Matt Cavanaugh, Mandy Gonzalez. Jenna Leigh Green, Ellen Greene, Cheyenne Jackson, Michael McKean, Larry O'Keefe, Alice Ripley, Jai Rodriguez, Toxic Audio
Pro-shot video, incredible to watch A+
Standing Ovations 3
April 17, 2005 ~ New York
Shoshana Bean, Brandi Burkhardt, Kristoffer Cusick, Rob Evan, Cady Huffman, Cheyenne Jackson, Jessica Grove, more
Filmed at Joe's Pub in New York City, BroadwayWorld.com's benefit concert for BC/EFA . Pro-shot. The concert also features new songs and appearances by composers Neil Berg, Charles Leipart, and Frank Wildhorn. A+
Standing Ovations 4
October 16, 2005 ~ New York
Brooks Ashmanskas, Michael Arden, Adam Pascal, D'Jamin Bartlett, Jennifer Rae Beck, Polly Bergen, Sarah Uriarte Berry, David Burnham, Andrea Burns, Jaime Camil, Paul Castree, Natascia Diaz, Joey Dudding, Felicia Finley, Malcolm Gets, Nicolette Hart, Catherine Hickland, Cheyenne Jackson, Alexis Kalehoff, Mackenzie Mauzy, Andrea McArdle, Sean McDermott, Howard McGillin, Jane Monheit, Crista Moore, Melba Moore, Paul Pecorino, Paige Price, Anthony Rapp, Eden Riegel, Lea Salonga, Natalie Toro, Josh Walden, Jessica-Snow Wilson, The Original 1982 Urchins from Little Shop of Horrors (Sheila Kay Davis, Leilani Jones and Jennifer Leigh Warren)A benefit for BC/EFA filmed live at Joe's Pub at the Public Theatre. Single camera, pro shoot for video. A
Steel Pier
1997 ~ Broadway
Cast: Gregory Harrison, Debra Monk, Kristin Chenoweth etc
Rating: B+
Sunday in the Park with George ~ OBC Revival
January 26, 2008 ~ Studio 54
Michael Cumpsty, Daniel Evans, Alexander Gemignani, Jessica Molaskey, Jenna Russell, Mary Beth Peil, Ed Dixon, Santino Fontana, Kelsey Fowler, Jessica Grove, Alison Horowitz, Stacie Morgain Lewis, Drew McVety, Anne L. Nathan, Bryan O’Malley, and David Turner.
Sunset Boulevard
ProShot
Glenn Close Highlights
Sweet Charity
April 29, 2007 ~ 1st National Tour ~ Wharton Center for the Performing Arts
Molly Ringwald, Bridget Berger, Francesca Harper, Guy Adkins, Aaron Ramey, Richard Ruiz, Nova Bergeron, Jessica Leigh Brown, and Ben Cameron.
The Ten Commandments: The Musical
Los Angeles
December 2004 (Pro-Shot)
Val Kilmer, Lauren Kennedy, Kevin Earley, Adam Lambert, Michelle Pereira, Alisan Porter, etc.
Thanksgiving Day Parade
2007
Legally Blonde, Young Frankenstein, Xanadu, Mary Poppins, Rockettes, Lea Michelle and Jonathon Groff, Hairspray (Movie Cast), Sarah Brightman, Micheal Feinstein and Anika Noni Rose, Spamalot
Thoroughly Modern Millie
May 10, 2002 Broadway
Sutton Foster, Harriet Harris, Marc Kudisch, Gavin Creel.
Includes 2002 Drama Desk performance by Sutton Foster
A- Great sound, great closeups, pretty good picture, not crystal clear though, but still really good
Tony Awards 2008
Preview Concert
Patrick Stewart, Faith Prince, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Wopat, S. Epatha Merkerson, Raul Esparza, Paulo Szot, Andrea Martin, Laurence Fishburne, Mario Lopez, Loretta Ables Sayre, and Kerry Butler.
Urinetown
October 20, 2001 ~ Broadway ~ Henry Miller’s Theatre
John Cullem, Nancy Opel, Hunter Foster, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jeff McCathy, Spencer Kayden, David Beach, John Deyle, Ken Jennings, Rick Crom, Rachel Coloff, Jennifer Cody, Victor Hawkes, Lawrence Street, Kay Walbye, and Daniel Marcus
A Shot from second rowcenter mezzanine. Lots of close-ups. Includes changed dialogue lines at the end of act two, and the curtain call and 'dance' at the end.
The Wedding Singer
April 11, 2006 ~ Broadway ~ Al Hirschfield Theatre
Stephen Lynch, Laura Benanti, Cara Cooper (u/s), Kevin Cahoon,Matthew Saldivar, Richard Blake, Felicia Finley, Rita Gardner
A ~ Shot from the mezzanine with a couple of heads but very clear with good picture and sound
We Will Rock You
OLC Producer’s Copy
Alexander Hanson, Tony Vincent, Nigel Planer, Hanna Jane Fox, Sharon D. Clarke, Nigel Clauzel, and Kerry Ellis.
Wicked
"The Edit" (Various Dates and Casts)
Consists of some of the best shots and some of the best notes hit in various DVDs. Bits and pieces from many different bootlegs and proshot material to form the entire show. Great fun! Starring Idina Menzel, Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa, Julia Murney, Stephanie J. Block, Dee Roscioli, Saycon Sengbloh, Caissie Levy, Willemijn Verkaik, Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Megan Hilty, Kate Reinders, Kendra Kassebaum, Annaleigh Ashford, Katie Adams, Kate Fahrner and many others!
Wicked
October 12, 2003 ~ Broadway Preview Gershwin Theatre
Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda), Joel Grey (Wizard of Oz), Carole Shelley (Mme. Morrible), Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond), Michelle Federer (Nessarose), Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq).
A- (Shot from the rear mezz, no heads in the way, very nice video. Slight spotlight washout at times, and not the clearest picture, but still really good)
Wicked
July 18, 2004 ~ Broadway
Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Kristin Chenoweth (Galinda/Glinda), Norbert
Leo Butz (Fiyero), Sean McCourt (Wizard u/s), Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Michelle Federer (Nessarose), Randy Harrison (Boq u/s), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
Kristin, Norbert, and Joel's (understudied) last performance
2 DVDs
Wicked
January 9, 2005 (Idina and Joey's Last Performance)
Shoshana Bean (Elphaba s/b), Idina Menzel (Elphaba for final scene), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Galinda/Glinda), Joey McIntyre (Fiyero), George Hearn (The Wizard), Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Michelle Federer (Nessarose), Robb Sapp (Boq u/s), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond), etc.
A- pretty pixelated
Wicked
May 23, 2006 ~ Atlanta, GA
Tour Cast: Kendra Kassebaum, Julia Murney, Alma Cuervo, PJ Benjamin, Kyle McDaniel(u/s Fieryo), K. Todd Freeman, Kirk McDonald, Jennifer Waldman.
Excellent video, amazing closeups and filming. A+
Wicked
November 8, 2006 ~ London
Idina Menzel, Helen Dallimore, Adam Garcia, Miriam Margolyes, Nigel
Planer, James Gillan, Katie Rowley Jones
Clear picture and sound, amazing quality, fantastic cast, includes the extended scene
Wicked
January 20, 2007 ~ Broadway
Julia Murney (Elphaba), Katie Adams (s/b Glinda), David Garrison (Wizard of Oz), Jayne Houdyshel (Mme. Morrible), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Logan Lipton (Boq).
A+
Wicked
July 1, 2007
Lisa Brescia (Elphaba s/b), Kendra Kassebaum (Galinda/Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond), etc.
Wicked
July 3, 2007 ~ Broadway
Caissie Levy, Kendra Kassebaum, Sebastian Arcelus
2 DVDs
Wicked
July 29, 2007 ~ National Tour ~ Academy of Music
Victoria Matlock, Christina DeCicco, P.J. Benjamin, Barbara Tirrell, Clifton Hall, Deedee Magno Hall, Brad Weinstock, Tom Flynn, and Christopher Russo.
Wicked
August 4, 2007 ~ Los Angeles
Eden Espinosa, Megan Hilty, Carol Kane, John Rubenstein, Kristoffer Cusick, Jenna Leigh Green, Adam Wylie, Timothy Britten Parker
A beautiful capture of the LA cast with no obstructions and solid performances from most. A+
Wicked*
October 7, 2007 ~ Broadway
Final Performances of Julia Murney and Kendra Kassebaum. Lenny Wolpe, Kathy Santen as (u/s) Morrible, Sebastian Arcelus, Cristy Candler, Logan Lipton, Steven Skybell.
A+ (Awesome quality, sound is perfect. Beautifully captured and wonderful closeups. Great performances all around and includes curtain call speech.)
Wicked
October 9, 2007 (Stephanie and Annaleigh's First Performance)
Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Galinda/Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Kathy Santen (Madame Morrible u/s), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond), etc.
Wicked
October 18, 2007
Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Dianne Pilkington (Galinda/Glinda), Oliver Tompsett (Fiyero), Susie Blake (Madame Morrible), Nigel Planer (The Wizard), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), James Gillan (Boq), Andy Mace (Dr. Dillamond), etc.
Wicked*
October 28, 2007 ~ LA
Julie Reiber (s/b), Megan Hilty, Dioni Michelle Collins (u/s), John Rubinstein, Kristoffer Cusick, Natalie Daradich (u/s), Adam Wylie, Timothy Britten Parker
Julie’s last
Wicked
December 2, 2007 (Matinee)
Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Melissa Fahn (Galinda/Glinda u/s), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), John Rubinstein (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose), Adam Wylie (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond), etc.
Wicked
December 2, 2007 (Evening)
Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Emily Rozek (Galinda/Glinda u/s), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), John Rubinstein (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose), Adam Wylie (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond), etc.
Wicked*
December 12, 2007 ~ Tour ~ St. Louis, MO
Carmen Cusack (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Cliffton Hall (Fiyero), Alma Cuervo (Morrible), Lee Wilkof (Wizard), Brad Weinstock (Boq), Deedee Magno Hall (Nessarose), Tom Flynn (Dillamond)
Wicked*
December 30, 2007 ~ Evening ~ Los Angeles
Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Morrible), John Rubenstein (Wizard), Marcie Dodd (Nessarose), Adam Wylie (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dillamond). Eden, Adam, and Carol's last show.
2 DVDs
Wicked*
March 13, 2008 ~ Broadway
Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), David Burnham (Fiyero), Miriam Margolyes (Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Ben Liebert (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dillamound)
Wicked*
April 24, 2008 ~ LA
Teal Wicks (Elphaba s/b), Megan Hilty, John Rubinstein, Jo Anne Worley, Kristoffer Cusick, Marcie Dodd, Michael Drolet, Timothy Britten Parker
A: Beautiful capture with amazing closeups
*Only plays on certain DVD players
Wicked*
June 3, 2008
Lisa Brescia, Annaleigh Ashford, Barbara Robertson, Gene Weygandt, Kristoffer Cusick, Heidi Kettenring, Stanton Nash.
AMAZING performance and chemistry. The acting and singing could not have been any better. Lisa was in top notch form. Annaleigh was beyond quixotic and the rest of the cast was just on fire
Lisa, Annaleigh & Kris's First
Wicked*
June 17, 2008 *No trades until August 15
Kerry Ellis, Kendra Kassebaum, David Burnham, Jayne Houdyshell, Lenny Wolpe, Cristy Candler, Ben Liebert, Steven Skybell.
Wonderful capture of Kerry's first performance on Broadway. This was also Jayne's first returning to the show. David makes a great Fiyero and kinda sexy too! The cast gave great performances in welcoming Kerry!
A
The Wild Party
Off Broadway Sometime in 2001
Julia Murney, Idina Menzel, Brian D’arcy James, Taye Diggs and Off Broadway cast
Poor video quality, but audio is fairly good
The Wild Party*
Off Broadway
Julia Murney, Idina Menzel, Brian D’arcy James, Taye Diggs and Off Broadway cast
A Amazing picture and filming. A variety of proshot clips from different songs and dialogues, not the entire show, but about 1 hour and 20 minutes long.
Xanadu
November 10, 2007 ~ Broadway
Kerry Butler, Cheyenne Jackson, Mary Testa, Jackie Hoffman, Tony Roberts, Andre Ward, Ryan Watkinson (u/s) Thalia, Anika Larsen, Kenita Miller. A few heads at the bottom of the screen in wide shots, but otherwise beautifully captured. First performance of the strike, so a funny line change. A
Xanadu
February 19, 2008 ~ Broadway
Patti Murin (Clio/Kira u/s), Cheyenne Jackson (Sonny), Tony Roberts (Danny), Curtis Holbrook (Thalia), Kate Loprest (Euterpe u/s), Kenita Miller (Erato), Mary Testa (Melpomene), Jackie Hoffman (Calliope), Andre Ward (Terpsicore)
A
Young Frankenstein
November 11, 2007
Roger Bart, Megan Mullally, Sutton Foster, Schuler Hensley, Andrea Martin, Fred Applegate, Christopher Fitzgerald, Heather Ayers, Jim Borstelmann, Amy Heggins, Renee Feder, Kevin Ligon, and Courtney Young.
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