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Tim’s Bootleg List Audios Ace the Musical Demos Aida (9/29/01) Broadway
Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Pascal, Maya Maya Days. Days. Great one. ABARE Concept Recording
Scott Allgauer, John Griffin, Mandy Gonzalez; the rest unknown. unknown . Consists of 15 songs, studio-recorded. The recording has 3 songs that are cut from the New York version of BARE, and the rest of them have almost completely different lyrics. (ie., 'Role of a Lifetime' is sung from Jason's POV). Great quality. Bare (5/2/04) Off Bway
Michael Arden (Peter), John Hill (Jason), Jenna Leigh Green (Ivy), Natalie Joy Johnson (Nadia), Aaron Lohr (Matt), Kaitlin Hopkins (Claire), Kearran Giovanni (Kyra), Adam Fleming (Lucas), Jim Price (Priest), Sasha Allen (Tonya), Romelda T. Benjamin (Sister Chantelle), Isaac Calpito (Alan), Kay Trinidad (Diane), Lindsay Scott (Rory), Mike Cannon (Zach). Bat Boy the Musical , Off Bway
Deven May, Kerry Butler and the Original Off Bway Cast. Date unknown but sometime after opening. ABatman the Musical Demos Bright Lights, Big City (9/15/03) NYC Concert
James Ludwig, Gavin Creel, Maya Days, Norm Lewis. Lewis. Great concert! concert! ACarrie the Musical , Workshop August 1986
Annie Golden, Liz Calloway, Calloway, Maureen McGovern. Workshop of Act One. Very different from the finished show. ACarrie the Musical , Demo Recording
The writers recordings of six of the songs from from the show. Includes Once I Loved a Boy which never made it into any production. Also incudles two bonus studio studio demos. Maureen McGovern singing “When There’s No One” and Lillias White singing “Unsuspecting Hearts” A+ (3/8/1998) Straford Upon Avon **Soundboard Recording** Barbara Cook (Margaret), (Margaret), Linzi Hateley (Carrie), Sally Ann Triplett (Sue), Charlotte D’Amboise (Chris), Darlene Love (Ms. Gardner)
Carrie the Musical
Tim’s Bootleg List Audios Ace the Musical Demos Aida (9/29/01) Broadway
Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Pascal, Maya Maya Days. Days. Great one. ABARE Concept Recording
Scott Allgauer, John Griffin, Mandy Gonzalez; the rest unknown. unknown . Consists of 15 songs, studio-recorded. The recording has 3 songs that are cut from the New York version of BARE, and the rest of them have almost completely different lyrics. (ie., 'Role of a Lifetime' is sung from Jason's POV). Great quality. Bare (5/2/04) Off Bway
Michael Arden (Peter), John Hill (Jason), Jenna Leigh Green (Ivy), Natalie Joy Johnson (Nadia), Aaron Lohr (Matt), Kaitlin Hopkins (Claire), Kearran Giovanni (Kyra), Adam Fleming (Lucas), Jim Price (Priest), Sasha Allen (Tonya), Romelda T. Benjamin (Sister Chantelle), Isaac Calpito (Alan), Kay Trinidad (Diane), Lindsay Scott (Rory), Mike Cannon (Zach). Bat Boy the Musical , Off Bway
Deven May, Kerry Butler and the Original Off Bway Cast. Date unknown but sometime after opening. ABatman the Musical Demos Bright Lights, Big City (9/15/03) NYC Concert
James Ludwig, Gavin Creel, Maya Days, Norm Lewis. Lewis. Great concert! concert! ACarrie the Musical , Workshop August 1986
Annie Golden, Liz Calloway, Calloway, Maureen McGovern. Workshop of Act One. Very different from the finished show. ACarrie the Musical , Demo Recording
The writers recordings of six of the songs from from the show. Includes Once I Loved a Boy which never made it into any production. Also incudles two bonus studio studio demos. Maureen McGovern singing “When There’s No One” and Lillias White singing “Unsuspecting Hearts” A+ (3/8/1998) Straford Upon Avon **Soundboard Recording** Barbara Cook (Margaret), (Margaret), Linzi Hateley (Carrie), Sally Ann Triplett (Sue), Charlotte D’Amboise (Chris), Darlene Love (Ms. Gardner)
Carrie the Musical
(4/29/1988) Broadway 2nd Preview. Recorded from from audience Betty Buckley (Margaret), Linzi Hateley (Carrie), Sally Ann Triplett (Sue), Charlotte D’Amboise (Chris), Darlene Love (Ms. Gardner) Carrie the Musical
(1988) Broadway Betty Buckley (Margaret), Linzi Hateley (Carrie), Sally Ann Triplett (Sue), Charlotte D’Amboise (Chris), Darlene Love (Ms. Gardner) Another Audience Recording Songs only. Exact Date unknown. Great one. Carrie the Musical
Carrie the Musical - (5/15/1988), Broadway
**Soundboard** Linzi Hately, Betty Buckley, Darlene Love Lov e and the original Bway Cast. Taped from from the soundboard. Great recording. A
Carrie the Musical , Dutch Recording
You read it, it’s a studio recording of the classic classic flop in Dutch. A+ (11/20/09) Reading/Workshop Noon Book by Lawrence D. Cohen Music by Michael Gore Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Based on the book by Stephen King Music Direction/Vocal Arrangements by Stephen Oremus Directed by Stafford Arima Marin Mazzie as Margaret White, White, Sutton Foster as Miss Gardner, Molly Ranson as Carrie White, White, Jennifer Damiano as Sue, Diana DeGarmo as Chris, Matt Doyle as Tommy, John Arthur Greene as Billy, Philip Hoffman as Various Character Roles Corey Boardman, Lilli Cooper, Katrina Rose Dideriksen, Benjamin Ben jamin Eakeley, Emily Ferranti, Kyle Harris, Kaitlin Kiyan, Max Kumangai, MacKenzie Mauzy, Preston Sadleir, Jonathan Schwartz, Schwartz, Bud Weber, Sasha Weiss A Carrie the Musical
Catch Me If You Can Musical Demos
Demos Denny Dillon (Detective), Robert Bartley (Mr. Boddy), Wysandria Woolsey (Mrs. Peacock), Ian Knauer Knaue r (Professor Plum), Tiffany Taylor (Miss Scarlet), Michael Kostroff (Colonel Mustard), Daniel Leroy McDonald (Mrs. White), Marc Rubman (Mr. Green) Clue the Musical
Dracula Concept Recording Dracula Demo Recordings
Tom Hewitt, Lauren Kennedy, Linda Eder Evil Dead - The Musical (Off Broadway)
Original Cast
In the Beginning
Demos
(12/98) Billy Porter (Jesus), Drew Sarich (Judas), Emily Skinner (Mary) Jesus Christ Superstar
(10/11/09; 5:30PM) American Theatre of Actors, Chernuchin Theater, New York Musical Theatre Festival. Chad Beguelin (Book and Lyrics), Matthew Sklar (Music), Timothy J. Alex (Joseph), Nick Blaemire (Judas Iscariot), Ann Harada (Elke Iscariot), Doug Kreeger (Jesus Christ), Leslie Kritzer (Gabriel), Nikki Snelson (Mary Magdalene), Dennis Stowe (Marcus), Jennifer Laura Thompson (The Virgin Mary), Barbara Walsh (Rheba Iscariot). BWAYTRADER'S MASTER Judas & Me
Legally Blonde
Demos
Kerry Butler San Francisco Demos 8 songs professionally recorded from SF run Lestat
Lizzie Borden (10/3/09; 8pm)The Living Theatre, NYC.
& (10/10/09; 8pm) Music by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Alan Stevens Hewitt,Lyrics by Steven CheslikDeMeyer and Tim Maner, Book and Additional Music by Tim Maner, Conceived by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Tim Maner, Directed by Tim Maner,Musical Direction and Orchestration by Alan Stevens Hewitt. Marie-France Arcilla (Alice Russell), Lisa Birnbaum (Emma Borden), Carrie Cimma (Bridget Sullivan), Jenny Fellner (Lizzie Borden). Alan Stevens Hewitt (Bass, Piano, Music Box), Christian Gibbs (Guitar 1, Harmonium), Ward Williams (Cello, Guitar 2), Keith Robinson (Drums, Percussion). Absolutely breath-takingly amazing!!! Runs a little over 80 minutes, two acts. BWAYTRADER'S MASTER. Miss Saigon
First Demo Frances Ruffelle, David Essex, Peter Kingsbory and Linzi Hateley (11/7/09) Mark Taper Forum LA Matinee T.R. Knight (Leo Frank), Lara Pulver (Lucille Frank), Rose Sezniak (Mary Phagan), Christian Hoff (Hugh Dorsey), Michael Berresse (Governor Slaton), P.J. Griffith (Tom Watson), Curt Hansen (Frankie Epps), Davis Gaines (Judge Roan), Brad Anderson (Luther Rosser), David St. Louis (Newt Lee), Deidrie Henry (Minnie McKnight), Charlotte d'Amboise (Mrs. Phagan). Factory Girls: Hayley Podschun, Lisa Livesay, Phoebe Strole Ensemble: Will Collyer, Karole Foreman, Laura Girffith, Sarah Jayne Jensen, Josh Tower, Robert Yacko Parade
Star Wars: the Musical
Demos
Demos Kerry Butler and Emily Skinner. Just voice and piano, also includes the full “Part of Your World” A+ The Little Mermaid
(10/24/2004) Magic Theatre, San Fransico First Preview. John Bolton, Kerry Butler, David Burtka, Jeff McCarthy, Ian Scott McGregor, Donna Vivino, Karen Ziemba. Not bad A The Opposite of Sex
(8/13/09) Off Bway, New World Stages BWAYTRADER'S MASTER. Celina Carvajal (Sarah) - final performance, Nick Cordero (Melvin Ferd the Third), Demond Green (Black Dude), Nancy Opel (Nun/Mayor/Ma), Jonathan Root (White Dude). Celina kicked butt (as usual) at her final show!!!No special speech or anything. The Toxic Avenger
The Wedding Singer
Demos
(4/10/2006) - Preview performance Broadway Steven Lynch (Robbie Hart), Laura Benanti (Julia), Cara Cooper (u/s Holly), Richard H. Blake (Glen Gulia), Kevin Cahoon (George), Felicia Finley (Linda), Matthew Saldivar (Sammy), Rita Gardner (Rosie). Features cut song 'Right on Time'. The Wedding Singer
(5/20/2006) Broadway Original Broadway Cast. Great Recording The Wedding Singer
(10/30/03) Opening Night, Broadway Opening night Cast including Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. Wicked
Wicked Workshop
Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth. Only the songs from the last workshop before the SF run, intresting different stuff. AThe Wild Party Demos
Julia Murney, Kristin Chenoweth (10/17/07) US Tour St. Paul, MN - Eric Kunze (The Man), Andrea Ross (Swallow), Amos (Matt Skrincosky), Candy (Carole Denise Jones), Poor Baby (Austin J. Zambito-Valente), Brat (Nadine Jacobson), Snake Preacher (Greg Stone), Ed (Gerry McIntyre), Dann Fink (Boone) A Whistle Down the Wind
(5/23/2007) Broadway First Preview Kerry Butler (Kira), James Carpinello (Sonny), Tony Roberts (Danny McGuire), Jackie Hoffman (Calliope/Aphrodite), Mary Testa (Melpomeny/Medusa), Curtis Holbrook (Thalia/Siren/Young Danny/80s singer/Cyclops), Anika Larsen (Euterpe/Siren/40s Xanadu
singer/Thetis), Kenita R. Miller (Erato/Siren, 40s singer/ Eros/Hera) A (6/24/07) Broadway Kerry Butler, Cheyenne Jackson, Mary Testa, Jackie Hoffman, Tony Roberts, Curtis Holbrook, Anika Larsen, Kenita Miller, Andre Ward Xanadu
BWAYTRADER'S MASTER. Gershwin Theatre, NYC. Monday, October 27, 2008, 7:30 PM. Most of Act I from an "early" draft of the show (circa 2000, I would say). Absolutely amazing cast. THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD NOT TAKEN:
DVD’s
(7/5/08) 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[title of show]
(7/6/08) Broadway Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, Heidi Blickenstaff, Susan Blackwell, Larry Pressgrove About 10 minutes of total blackouts, which is mostly a chunk in within the first 13 minutes. Despite that, a nice capture and the audience was very into the show. Good sound and closeups and good video otherwise A[title of show]
(4/15/07) Broadway Cast: Audra McDonald, John Cullum, Steve Kazee, Chris Butler, Carla Duren, Christopher Innvar, Bobby Steggert. A stunning production, very clear video. A 110 in the Shade
(5/15/08) 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. B 13: A New Musical
(12/29/08) Broadway Graham Phillips (Evan), Aaron Simon Gross (Archie), Allie Trimm (Patrice), Eric Nelsen (Brett), Elizabeth Egan Gillies (Lucy), Alberto Calderon (Eddie), Eamon Foley (Richie), Brynn Williams (Casie), Delaney Moro (Kendra). Good quality, a bit shaky at times. A13: A New Musical
(February 15, 2005) 2nd Stage Theatre Original Cast that also trasnsferred to Bway. Mostly good quality, some blur moments and crazy video but ok. B+ 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,
(9/23/08) Los Angeles 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. Pre-Broadway Tryout: A 9 to 5: The Musical
(10/19/08) Los Angeles 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. Final Pre-Broadway Tryout: A 9 to 5: The Musical
(1975) Broadway Original Broadway Cast, Not a great video but by far not bad for its age. Video is shot in Black & White. B A Chorus Line
(1985) Broadway Wanda Richert, Eivund Harum, Loida Santos. Great quality video of show for age. B+ A Chorus Line
(4/28/90) Broadway Final Performance Clips filmed By An Actor Backstage During The Performance. Interesting video, not the whole show and shot from wings, but interesting. B A Chorus Line
(1999) Gateway Playhouse Cast Unknown. Not a bad Video. AA Chorus Line
(9/30/06) Broadway Revival Ken Alan, Brad Anderson, Michelle Aravena, David Baum, Michael Berresse, E. Clayton Cornelious, Natalie Cortez, Mike Cannon, Charlotte D'Amboise, Mara Davi, Joey Dudding, Lyndy Franklin, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Deidre Goodwin, Tyler Hanes, Nadine Isenegger, Pamela Jordan, James T. Lane, Lorin Latarro, Paul McGill, Heather Parcells, Michael Paternostro, Alisan Porter, Jeffrey Schecter, Yuka Takara, Jason Tam, Grant Turner, Chryssie Whitehead, Tony Yazbeck. A A Chorus Line
(10/15/06) Broadway Revival Michael Berresse, Charlotte d'Amboise, Deidre Goodwin, Brad Anderson, Natalie Cortez, Mara Davi, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Tyler Hanes, E Clayton Cornelious as (u/s) Richie, Heather Parcells, Alisan Porter , Yuka Takara, Jason Tam, Lyndy Franklin as (u/s) Kristine, Tony Yazbeck. Some heads in the way, but crystal clear picture. AA Chorus Line
(8/17/2008) Broadway Final Revival Performance Mario Lopez, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Deidre Goodwin, Nick Adams, Todd Anderson, Tommy Berklund, Mike Cannon, Natalie Cortez, Dene DiGiacinto, Jenifer Foote, Bryan Knowlton, James T. Lane, Melissa Lone, J. Elaine Marcos, Paul McGill, Heather Parcells, Adam Perry, Jeffrey Schecter, Eric Sciotto, Will Taylor, Katherine Tokarz. Some obstrucstions, starts a few minutes in. Great Performances. AA Chorus Line
(9/2000) North Shore Music Theatre Donna McKechnie, Jeff McCarthy, Merle Louise, Chuck Wagner, Diana Canova, Julia Haubner, Natasha Ashworth. Multi Camer Pro Shot Archival Video. A A Little Night Music
(10/95) North Shore Music Theatre Archival tape of great regional production. Great Production with great cast. Pro Shot. AAbyssinia
Ace (2007) San Diego
Noah Galvin, Darren Ritchie, Lisa Datz, Michael Arden, Heather Ayers, Betsy Wolfe, Gabrielle Boyadjian, Duke Lafoon, Traci Lyn Thomas Highlights Only. A (4/10/01) Broadway Original Broadway Cast: Joshua Park, Jim Poulos, Kristen Bell, Linda Purl, John Dossett. Very well shot. Great picture and sound. A Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Aida (11/23/99)
Chicago Preview Amneris: Sherie Scott, Radames: Adam Pascal, Aida: Heather Headley. Different from final version AAida (3/29/00) Broadway
Sherie Rene Scott, Adam Pascal, Heather Headley and OBC. Ok video, some great close ups. AAida (12/12/01) Broadway
Idina Menzel, Maya Days, and Matt Bogart. Some generation loss but not too bad a video. AAida (11/9/06) Madison, WI , Non-Equity Tour
Leah Allers, Casey Elliott, Marja Harmon, Dane Harrington Joseph, DJ Rudd, Michael Johnson. Totally different production from the Broadway version. This has a modern/urban update to it. A(1982) Nell Carter, Andre de Shields, Armelia McQueen, Ken Page, Charlaine Woodard. Great Quality, Pro-shot. A Ain’t Misbehavin’
Disneyland Michael K. Lee, Roxanne Taga, Orville Mendoza, Jonathan Peck, Nathan Holland. Proshot. Somewhat pixilated. AAladdin The Musical Spectacular
All Shook Up (4/9/05) Broadway
Cheyenne Jackson, Jonathan Hadary, John Jellison and Sharon Wilkins . This is great video the sound was way up in the theatre so the sound is good. A All Shook Up (9/17/06) Milwaulkee
Great capture of tour version of the show. Starts about 5 mins into the show. A Altar Boyz (2004) NYMF
Orignal production at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. On a much smaller stage. A little bit different from the final version. B+ Altar Boyz (06/21/05) Off Bway
Scott Porter (Matthew), Tyler Maynard (Mark), Andy Karl (Luke) Ryan Duncan (Juan), and David Josefsburg (Abraham). Nice video with good shots at times. Taken above a few heads when unzoomed. Great audio and Video. A (10/4/09) Berkeley Rep, CA John Gallagher Jr. (Johnny), Michael Esper (Will), Matt Caplan (Tunny), Mary Faber (Heather), Rebecca Naomi Jones (Whatshername), Tony Vincent (St. Jimmy), Christina Sajous (The Extraordinary Girl), Declan Bennett, Andrew Call, Gerard Canonico, Miguel Cervantes, Joshua Henry, Brian Charles Johnson, Omar Lopez-Cepero, Chase Peacock, Theo Stockman, Alysha Umphress, Morgan Weed. A American Idiot
Amour (10/12/02) Broadway
Malcolm Gets, Melissa Errico, Norm Lewis, Christopher Fitzgerald. A (1991) Off- Broadway Karen Ziemba, Karen Mason, Robert Cuccioli, Brenda Presley, Jim Walton Missing the very end of the show. BAnd The World Goes 'Round: The Songs Of Kander & Ebb
(11/12/2003) Cast: Jimmy Smits, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Priscilla Lopez, John Ortiz, Vanessa Aspillaga, Victor Argo, David Zayas. AAnna in the Tropics
Annie 2 (1989) Pre-Broadway, Kennedy Center DC
Starring Dorothy Loudon, Harve Presnell, Ronny Graham, Lauren Mitchell, Marian Seldes and Danielle Findley. Lots of washout from lighting but you get a great view of the staging and sets and the audio is fine. BAnnie Warbucks (10/29/92) Los Angeles
Harvey Evans, Harve Presnell, Lindsey Ridgeway, Molly Scott. Not a bad shot, some generation loss. B+ (2006) Documentary about past Annie’s on Broadway. Pro-shot A+ Annie: Life After Tommorrow
(1956) TV Broadcast Mary Martin, John Rait. Thank god this still exists, black and white but amazing. B+ Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun
(1999) Broadway
Bernadette Peters, Tom Wopat and Revival Cast. Some generation loss but not too bad. B (2001) Broadway Reba Macintyre. She was great in the role. B+ Annie Get Your Gun
(1988) Broadway Revival Cast Patti Lupone. Surprisingly good video for an older show. Missing the first 5 mins or so. This is in color, not black & white. A little generational loss-but not too bad at all. B+ Anything Goes
(5/05) City Center Encores Kristin Chenowith, Malcom Gets, Michael Cerveris, Daniel Marcus, Krisha Marcano and James Earl Jones as the voice of God. Great picture and sound. One brief cover-up. A The Apple Tree
(11/29/06) Broadway Marc Kudisch, Kristin Chenoweth, Brian D'Arcy James. A The Apple Tree
(1/20/07) Broadway Kristin Chenoweth, Marc Kudisch, Brian D'Arcy James. Great shots, the best vid of this show out there. A The Apple Tree
Aspects of Love (5/1989) London
Michael Ball, Ann Crumb. Missing “Love Changes Everything” at the beginning. Otherwise not bad for its age. A little blurry, but nice color and easy to follow. B+ (1991) Off Broadway Original Production. Lot’s of generation loss, but you can get the idea. CAssassins
(5/29/04) Broadway Revival Michael Cerveris, Neil Patrick Harris, Marc Kudisch, James Barbour, Alexander Gemignani, Denis O'Hare, Jeffrey Kuhn, Mario Cantone, Mary Catherine Garrison, Sara Jane Moore. Good Shot. A Assassins
(10/12/06) Lincoln Center Pro-Shot on PBS; LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER Audra McDonald & Friends
(12/14/07) Broadway Ian Barford, Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Francis Guinan, Brian Kerwin, Dennis Letts, Madeleine Martin, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry, Rondi Reed, Troy West.Beautifully filmed and crystal clear! Great close ups. Includes scanned Playbill information and a NY1 interview with Amy Morton and Jeff Perry. A August: Osage County
Avenue Q (2003) Broadway
John Tartaglia, Stephanie D’Abruzzo and OBC. Not sure of the date but a great video! A
Avenue Q (Unknown Date) Broadway
John Tartaglia, Jennifer Barhnart (u/s Lucy, Kate Monster), Rick Lyon, Aymee Garcia, Natalie Venetia Belcon, and Jordan Gelber; audio and video are pretty good. Missing the beginning and end of the show, but Jen is great at Kate Monster. ABaby (12/1983) Broadway
Cast: Liz Callaway. Not bad for its age. B+ (2007) London Cast: Helen Fraser, David Burt. Pro-Shot A+ Bad Girls the Musical
(5/27/04) New York 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. Excellent video of the final performance of the only New York run. Good picture and sound throughout although Act 2 is a little clearer; 1st generation from the master A Bare: A Pop Opera
Barefoot in the Park (3/26/2006) Broadway
Patrick Wilson, Amanda Peet, Jill Clayburg, Tony Roberts. Nice Clear Picture. A Barnum (1986) London
Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath, Christina Collier, Sharon Benson, Paul Miller. Near perfect picture and sound. A Showtime Movie Paul Rudd, Calista Flockhart, Ron Eldard. Pro-shot. Aired on Showtime. Good picture, slight gen loss, a grey line sometimes appears across the top of the screen, but it obstructs nothing…picture is still very good. Good audio also. ABash-The Latter Day Plays
(6/29/01) Off Bway Deven May, Kerry Butler and the Original Off Bway Cast. Date Unknown but sometime after opening. Some blurs but not bad. B+ Bat Boy the Musical
(1999) London Original Cast. Decent picture and sound. The picture occasionally slows down for a second, then speeds forward to catch up…it lasts a second at most when it happens and comes with a slight pop in the sound…it is not too distracting. B+ The Beautiful Game
(3/3/08) Budapest, Hungary Sangor Nagy, Andrea Maho, Janos Balog. Pro shot. A The Beautiful Game
(1994) LA Susan Egan, Terrance Mann, Tom Bosley and the original cast. Some generation loss. BBeauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
(3/11/99)
Andrea McArdle. Some generation loss but not too bad. B+ (Broadway) 4/28/02 Sarah Litzsinger, Steve Blanchard, Bryan Batt, Beth Fowler. Sarah by far is my favorite Belle ever. Good Recording. B+ Beauty and the Beast
(UK Tour) 2003 Alex Bourne, Dianne Pilkington. Single in house camera shot plugged into the soundboard. Not Bad. ABeauty and the Beast
(10/15/06) Broadway Donny Osmond, Steve Blanchard, Sarah Uriarte Berry, Jamie Ross, Stuart Marland, Christopher Duva, Jeanne Lehman, Meredith Inglesby. About an hour and a half of highlights of the show when Donny Joined the cast as Gaston. Sarah gives an amazing Change in Me. Great picture and sound quality. ABeauty and The Beast
(2001) Plymouth Theater Faith Prince, Marc Kudish Amazing video with great zooms and wonderful sound. ABells Are Ringing
Bernarda Alba (3/14/06) Off Broadway
Phylicia Rashad , Daphne Rubin-Vega , Nikki M. James , Sally Murphy , Saundra Santiago , Yolande Bavan , Judith Blazer , Candy Buckley , Nancy Ticotin , Laura Shoop. Great Video. A Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (2000) US Tour Cast: Ann Margaret, Gary Sandy B+
(2006) Actors Fund Benefit Emily Skinner. Staged benefit reading. This is a tape of rehearsal, and the cast stops to fix things. A The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
(1996) 1996 concert plus special guest star Linzi Hateley,inlc. two songs from “Carrie”, running time over 2 hours. B Betty Buckley – An evening at Carnegie Hall
Big (1996) Broadway
Daniel Jenkins, Crista Moore, Jon Cypher. Shot from 3rd row of orchestra to the right, so weird angle, and lots of heads in the way. Spotlight washout, and generation loss. Sound is slightly muffled, but understandable. D+ (1996) ~ Broadway Press Reels Daniel Jenkins, Crista Moore, Jon Cypher, Patrick Levis . Pro Shot video of unedited press reels; runs about 85 minutes long; includes Broadway Beat Spotlight A Big: The Musical
Big: The Musical
- The Making of Documentary
Interviews w/composer, cast, and Susan Stroman. Taped off TV, not bad, has commercials. A (7/2/2003) Springfield Muni Opera High Quality community/regional theatre production. Soundboard audio with inhouse camera. A Big: The Musical
Big River (9/23/03) Broadway
Tyrone Giordano, Michael McElroy, Daniel Jenkins, Troy Kotsur, Lyle Kanouse, Gina Ferrall, Michael Arden. Kind of a shotty video, lots of blackouts, some age. B(4/28/2006) London Cast: Leon Cooke (Billy), Brad Kavanagh (Michael), Emma Hudson (Debbie), Haydn Gwynne (Mrs. Wilkinson), Philip Whitchurch (Dad), Chris Lennon (Tony), Ann Emery (Grandma), Paul Broughton (George), Alex Delamare (Mr. Braithwaite), Stephanie Putson (Billy's Mum). 20 minutes coverups at the beginning, good shooting starts at 'Solidarity' number; minor coverups throughout the recording not affecting anything. A Billy Elliot
(10/18/08) Broadway David Alvarez, Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara, Carole Shelley, Santino Fontana, Frank Dolce, Stephen Hanna, Joel Hatch, Leah Hocking. ABilly Elliot
(11/15/08) Broadway Trent Kowalik, Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara, Carole Shelley, Santino Fontana, Frank Dolce, Stephen Hanna, Joel Hatch, Leah Hocking. ABilly Elliot
(2/14/2009) Broadway Cast: Kiril Kulish, David Bologna, Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara, Carole Shelley, Leah Hocking, Grant Turner (Older Billy u/s) ABilly Elliot
(6/10/2007)MCC~Final Performance Jeff Daniels, Allison Pill. Slight camera problem, as the first 8 minutes go from color to black and white and back again, but it gets fixed and it ends up being a great quality video. Includes scanned Playbill information. Filmed at the closing night of the show at the Manhattan Theatre Club. ABlackbird
(2009) Broadway Revival Rupert Everett (Charles), Jayne Atkinson (Ruth), Christine Ebersole (Elvira), Angela Lansbury (Madame Arcati), Susan Louise O'Connor (Edith), Simon Jones (Dr. Bradman), Deborah Rush (Mrs. Bradman). ABlithe Spirit
Blood Brothers (1995) US Tour Cast: Petula Clark (Mrs Johnstone)
David Cassidy (Mickey). B
(1999) Cast: Lyn Paul, Keith Burns, Mark Hutchinson. Not much info on this video. B Blood Brothers
(April 19, 2008) Broadway Revival Christine Baranski, Bradley Whitford, Mark Rylance, Gina Gershon, Mary McCormack Kathryn Hahn. Great Capture of the Revival. A Boeing-Boeing
(2004) Off-Broadway A revue of numbers by Ruth Wallis who in an earlier era devised dirty ditties like "The Dinghy Song" and "Johny's Got a Yo-Yo" The raunchier the song gets, the more amusing things become. Mostly full stage with some washout, but great otherwise. ABoobs the Musical
London Original Cast. Video of the London Production which I liked a lot better than the Bway production. Generation Loss but not sure there is anything better out there. B Bombay Dreams
(2003) Chicago Howard McGillin, Richard Kind, Michelle Pawk. Chicago production of Sondheim musical. Not too bad. ABounce
Boy from Oz (9/21/03) Broadway
Hugh Jackman, Stephanie J. Block, Beth Fowler, Isabel Keating, Jarrod Emick Audio is slightly fuzzy, but is barely noticeable most of the time. Wonderful video of this wonderful show. A(10/6/03) Broadway Opening Night Hugh Jackman (Peter Allen), Stephanie J. Block (Liza Minnelli) , Jarrod Emick (Greg Connell), Mithcell David Federan (Young Peter), Beth Fowler (Peter’s Mom), Isabel Keating (Judy Garland). Great filming, clear close ups and color. Hugh and cast are at their peak. Some brief and sporadic blockage and ends before Curtain Call. ABoy From Oz
The Boyfriend (2006)
US Tour Jessica Grove, Nancy Hass, Bethe Austin, Paul Carlin, Andrea Chamberlain, Sean Palmer. Directed by Broadway legend, Julie Andrews. Recorded through the house camera, so it's a stationary, full-stage shot. Amazing clarity with some minor spotlight washout. Wonderful show. A(8/3/02) BroadwayRevival Jackee Harry, Tom Hewitt, Lauren Mitchell, Chip Zien. Great Capture. ABoys from Syracuse
(6/22/06) Philadelphia, PA Jeremy Kushnier (Jamie), Andy Karl (Tad), Orfeh (Clara). The first production of the new version of the script. Good Video with close-ups. Some little tape glitches, but still completely watchable. ABright Lights, Big City
(1981) Broadway Donald O'Connor, Chita Rivera, Maria Karnilova, Marcel Forestieri, Maurice Hines, Robin Morse. Camcorder video. Surprisingly good for its age. B+ Bring Back Birdie
Broadway Bares 11
(2001)
Pro-Shot ABroadway Bares 12
(2002)
Pro-Shot ABroadway Bares 14: Now Showing! (2004)
Aliane Baquerot, Laura Bell Bundy, Patrick Cassidy, Jennifer Cody, Mikala Frietas, Katy Grenfell, Gregg Goodbrod, Denis Jones, Jai Rodriguez, Christopher Sieber, John Tartaglia Broadway Bares 15
(2005)
Pro-Shot A (2008) Mary Birdsong, Tituss Burgess, Christopher Sieber, Matthew Morrison, Tyler Maynard, Jennifer Cody, Nathan Lane, Andrea Martin. Pro Shot. A+ Broadway Bares 18: Wonderland
(10/8/2004) Broadway Kevin Anderson, Cleavant Derricks, Eden Espinosa, Ramona Keller. Includes bonus Press Reels, pre-Broadway clips and CBS2 and NY1 interviews and segments. A Brooklyn
(6/26/05) Final Broadway Performance. Eden Espinosa, Ramona Keller, Lee Morgan, Karen Olivia. Great performance, good capture. ABrooklyn
Brooklyn (6/13/06) Tour St. Paul
Great filming, lots of close ups A Bug (3/6/04) Off -Broadway
Reed Birney, Michael Cullen, Shannon Cochran, Amy Landecker, Michael Shannon. Not a bad video at all. A(2001) Goodspeed Opera House John Scherer, Martin Jarvis, Donna Lynne Champlin, Heath Lamberts, Don Stephenson pro-shot for TV. A By Jeeves
(10/19/2001) Broadway John Scherer, Martin Jarvis, Donna Lynne Champlin, Don Stephenson, James Kall, Becky Watson. not the pro shot commercially released video; the cast and action slightly differ from official video version. A By Jeeves
(9/16/09) Broadway, Revival John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Dee Hoty, Bill Irwin, Jayne Houdyshell, Nolan Gerard Funk, Allie Trimm. A Bye Bye Birdie
Cabaret
(1987) Broadway
Joel Grey, Alyson Reed. Not a bad video for its age. Joel Grey is wonderful. B+ (1993) London, Donmar Warehouse Alan Cummings (Emcee), Jane Horrocks (Sally Bowles), Adam Godley (Clifford Bradshow), Michael Gardiner (Ernst Ludwig), Sara Kestelman (Fraulein Schneider), George Raistrick (Herr Schultz). Pro-shot for TV. Good vid. A Cabaret
(1996) NSMT Pro-shot archival tape. Great production in the round. A Cabaret
(3/29/03) Broadway Neil Patrick Harris, Deborah Gibson. Not a bad video. ACabaret
(1/4/04) Broadway Adam Pascal. Final Performance of the Show. Shot from 1st balcony it seems, some heads in the way at some points seems like only for the first ten minutes. Camera doesn't move around much. B+ Cabaret
(1982) Broadway Richard Harris. Pro-shot from HBO. A+ Camelot
(5/8/07) US Nat'l tour, Philly Michael York, Rachel York, James Barbour, Daniel Guzman, Eric Anderson, Robert J. Townsend, beautiful production, very nicely filmed and crystal clear, a little shake for the first minute or two then the filmer settles down for an amazing video. ACamelot
(1982) New York City Opera PBS Proshot. ACandide
(1997) Broadway Revival Jim Dale, Andrea Martin, Brent Barrett, Jason Danieley, Stacey Logan, Glenda Balkan. Good picture and sound, nice zooms, follows the action well. Has some skips in the second act, not peferct. BCandide
The Capeman (1998)
Broadway Ruben Blades, Marc Anthony, Ednita Nazario. Paul Simon’s short-lived Broadway musical. The sound is great, but there is no zooming and there is some generation loss. Great music, great cast. A(2/8/02) Encores Brian Stokes Mitchell, Douglas Sills, Anna Hathaway, Debbie Gravitt. Good picture, good video. B+ Carnival
(7/24/2004) 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; 1st Caroline or Change
generation from the master. A (1994) Broadway Revival Audra McDonald. An Older video, some tracking issues. issues. ACarousel
(2002) Carnegie Hall Concert Hugh Jackman, Audra McDonald. Some Generation Loss B+ Carousel
(1988) Stratford England Original Cast. Full show from Stratford (thank god for the person who found this!!) Archival video of show, show, great view for age! ACarrie the Musical
(5/15/88) Broadway Press Reels, Some News Reviews, First act from Balcony of Last Performance B Carrie the Musical
(1999) Stage door Manor Energetic Cast. Only group officially allowed to perform the show since it closed on Bway. Proshot. ACarrie the Musical
Emerson College Nicely filmed using one camera camera in the back of the house. Some slight generational loss. loss. Sound sometimes fades out. B Carrie the Musical
(2000) Pittsburg Pittsburg Civic Light Opera Opera World Premiere. Running time is 1:45 and looks like the entire show. Chita Rivera, Paul Tiesler, Tiesler, LaParee Young, Jamie Torcellini, Torcellini, and Tim Hartman. B+ Casper, The Musical
Catch Me If You Can ( 8/15/09) 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
Pre-Broadway Tryout: Aaron Tveit (Frank Abagnale, Jr.), Jr.), Norbert Leo Butz (Carl Hanratty), Tom Wopat (Frank Abagnale, Sr.), Rachel de Benedet (Paula Abagnale), Felicia Finley (Cheryl Ann), Kerry Butler (Brenda Strong), Linda Hart (Carol Strong), Nick Wyman (Roger Strong), Timothy McCuen Piggee (FBI Agent Bill Cod, Railroad Agent, Bartender), Clarke Thorell (FBI Agent Todd Branton), Brandon Wardell (FBI Agent Johnny Dollar), Romelda Teron Benjamin (Stewardess, Next Available Teller, Pediatrics Nurse), Matt Wolfe (Jack Barnes, Hotel Clerk, Hotel Manager, Tailor, Motel Manager, Dr. Griffith, Bartender), Nick Wyman (Family Court Judge, Frank Taylor, Bank Officer, Mr. Collins), Angie Schworer (Pan Am Stewardess, Starlet #2, Apartment Manager), Jason Kappus (Pan Am Pilot, Dr. Slaughter), Shanna Marie Palmer (Lou Anne, Flight Attendant), Taryn Darr (Third Teller, Starlet #1), Karl Warden (Auctioneer, Dr. Feldman), Jillana Laufer (Starlet #3), Ensemble: Mo Brady, Anastacia McClesky, Kyle Vaughn A Catered Affair (3/26/08) Broadway
Faith Prince, Harvey Fierstein, Leslie Kritzer, Tom Wopat, Matt Cavenaugh, Heather Mac Rae, Kristine Zbornik, Lori Wilner, Philip Hoffman, Hoffman, Katie Klaus. First 2 minutes 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; good close ups and sound AChess (1988) Broadway
Judy Kuhn, David Carroll. Shot from the right right side of the house. Clear Clear picture but dark video. Great audio. shaky first 2min, outstanding overall. o verall. B Chess (1990) National Tour
Carolee Carmello (Florence), Stephen Bogardus (Freddie), John Herrera (Anatoly), Ken Ard (Arbiter), David Hurst (Molokov), Gregory Jbara (Walter), Barbara Walsh (Svetlana). Not a lot else on this DVD, some generation loss. B-
Chess (2001) Nyack, NY
Concert version. Brian D'Arcy James, Lauren Kennedy, Rob Evan, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney. Murney. Great performances. performances. B+ (9/22/03) Actor's Fund BCEFA Concert Broadway Julia Murney, Adam Pascal, Josh Groban, Raul Esparza, Norm Lewis, Sutton Foster, Jonathan Dokuchitz. BCEFA Pro video of the Actors' Fund Benefit Concert at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Lighting is a little little dark; sound is shaky in some scenes. Mostly great. Pro-Shot. A+ Chess
(2009) PBS Concert, Royal Albert Hall PBS Concert Series with Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Pascal, and Josh Groban. Proshot. A Chess
(1995) Broadway Anne Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, Joel Grey and Original Revival Cast. Pro Shot w/Time w/Time Code - Press Press Reels and Whole Show. Show. B+ Chicago
(9/8/02) Broadway Amy Spanger, Stephanie Pope, Michael C. Hall, Roz Ryan. Shot from front row mezzanine; no obstructions at all, very clear with lots of closeups. One of the better Chicago’s I’ve seen. A Chicago
(8/14/03) London Ruthie Henshall (Velma Kelly), Linzi Hatley (Roxie Hart), Rolf Saxon (Billy Flynn), Norman Pace (Amos Hart), Zee Asha (Mama), shot through heads. Ruthie and Linzi are an incredible pair. Chicago
(11.23.05) Chicago, IL, Tour Paige Davis (Roxie Hart), Brenda Braxton (Velma Kelly), Tom Wopat (Billy Flynn), Carol Woods (Mama Morton), Kevin Carolan (Amos Hart). Amazing close-ups with very few obstructions and only only short bouts of shakiness. shakiness. There are occasional blackouts so person filming can applaud. A
Chicago
Children of Eden & Hair (1998) North Shore Music Theatre
Stephanie Mills, Adrien Zmed Zmed in COE.. Press Reels, but over 45mins 45mins of footage of each show. Pro Shot. A Children of Eden (1999) Music Theatre of Wichita
Nicholas F Saverine, Saverine, Nedra Dixon, Seth Swoboda. Another amazing, professional professional production of The Music Theatre of Wichita. Includes footage shot backstage during a performance. Very well filmed using a tripod and soundboard. soundboard. A (12/1/2003) ~ Riverside Church, New York Jai Rodriguez, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, John Tartaglia, Kate Shindle, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Julia Murney. Very nicely filmed from a tripod. Jai sings "A World Without You" which was cut from the original score. Sound is a little low however. Children Of Eden, In Concert
A-
(1/25/2006) Broadway with Special Guest Star Dick van Dyke. Great recording. A Chita Rivera – The Dancer’s Life
(2002) London Michael Ball and OLC. Not a bad capture, capture, from the side. B+ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
(4/16/05) Broadway Raul Esparza, Philip Philip Bosco, Erin Dilly, Dilly, Chip Zien. Zien. Filmed during previews. Excellent video, shot from the balcony. A Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Making of Pro Shot
The Making of video that was make for for the London Production. Interesting. Interesting. A+ (11/25/1994) Madison Square Garden Walter Charles, Nick Corley, Matthew Mezzacappa, Michael Mandell, Robert Westenberg, Ken Jennings, Jeff Keller, Keller, Gerry Vichi, Mary Stout, Emily Skinner. Skinner. Lap shot from what looks like the second or third row, so you don’t see the whole stage…but decent audio, and the picture isn’t bad. B A Christmas Carol
(12/2000) Us Tour, Miami Deborah Gibson, Eartha Kitt, Paolo Montalban, Everett Quinton, Natasha Yvette Williams, Alexandra Alexandra Kolb. Nicely shot. shot. Picture is clear, colors are nice, sound is good. ACinderella
(11/2004) Lincoln Center Dick Van Patten, Renee Taylor, Christopher Ch ristopher Sieber, Eartha Kitt, Lypsinka, Lea DeLaria, Ana Gastayer, Sara Uriarte Berry. A-
Cinderella
(11/12/05) Papermill Playhouse Angela Gaylor, Paolo Montalban, Jen Cody, Janelle Anne Robinson, Nora Mae Lyng, Joy Franz, Larry Keith, Stanley Wayne Mathis
Cinderella
City of Angels (1989) Broadway
Original Broadway Cast. Not bad for its age. B+ The Civil War (2/25/2000) Palace Theatre, Chicago IL
National Tour. Some generation loss, but you can get the gist of it. Some close ups. B Clue (9/00) Honeywell Foundation
Carter, Melissa Tucker, Michelle Carter Pro-shot; great picture and sound; once in a while you can see some digital pixilation, but not bad; cuts out twice during Mrs. White's number. A(3/28/06) Broadway LaChanze, Felicia Fields, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, Kingsley Leggs, Darlesia Cearcy, Krisha Marcano, Brandon Dixon. Beautiful capture of this show, crystal clear picture and sound. There is a 10 minute blackout towards the end of the first song thru Celie giving birth and Nista taking away the baby...like i said its 10 minutes of blackness, due to an out of control usher. Copy from the Master. A The Color Purple
(4/17/07) Broadway Fantastia, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, J.C. Montgomer, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Chaz Lamar Sheperd, Darlesia Cearcy, Krisha Marcano. This replacement cast actually got reviewed better than the original cast. Unfortunately at least 50% of this video is blacked out. What is actually captured is pretty good though. BThe Color Purple
(4/22/07) National Tour, Chicago Jeannette Bayardelle, Michelle Williams, LaToya London, Rufus Bonds, Jr., Stu James, Felicia Fields, Stephanie St. James, very nicely filmed and crystal clear. A The Color Purple
(10/17/07) Broadway Montego Glover (u/s Celie), Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, Alton Fitzgerald White, Natasha Yvette Williams, Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Darlesia Cearcy, Latrisa A. Coleman (u/s Squeak). B+ The Color Purple
(6/16/02) Kennedy Center, Sondheim Celebration John Barrowman, Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Matt Bogart, Lynn Redgrave & Walter Charles. Some Washout but great close ups. B++ Company
(11/14/06) Broadway Revival Raul Esparza, Barbara Walsh and 2006 Revival cast. Crystal clear picture, great DVD. A Company
(7/1/2007) Final Revival Performance Raul Esparza, Barbara Walsh, Keith Buterbaugh, Matt Castle, Robert Cunningham, Angel Desai, Kelly Jeanne Grant, Kristin Huffman, Amy Justman, Heather Laws, Leenya Rideout, Fred Rose, Bruce Sabath, Elizabeth Stanley. Includes speeches. A Company
(PRO-SHOT PBS Official Release \ 2007) Raúl Esparza, Elizabeth Stanley, Barbara Walsh, Heather Laws, Keith Buterbaugh, Kelly Jeane Grant, Angel Desai, Matt Castle, Amy Justman, Fred Rose, Leenya Rideout, Kristin Huffman, Robert Cunnigman, Bruce Sabath. A+ Company
(2000) Pro-shot for commercial DVD release - Adam Long, Reed Martin A+ The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (ABRIDGED)
(2002) Broadway Version Filmed for PBS, taped off TV. Pro-shot and not bad. AContact
Florida, US Tour Franc D’Ambrosio, Darcie Roberts, Philip Hernandez. Some crazy filming but can see most of the show. Clear at least. B+ Copacabana
Coram Boy (5/26/07) Broadway
Original Broadway Cast. Great Video and performance. A The Cradle Will Rock (1985) PBS
Patti Lupone Pro-shot for PBS. Good picture (though slightly fuzzy)…near perfect audio a few buzzes in the very beginning. A (1999) Papermill Playhouse Jim Walton, Stacey Logan, Jane Connell, Bruce Adler, Larry Linville. Version filmed for PBS. Pro shot. A Crazy For You
Cry Baby (3/15/2008) - 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). Great Video. A Cry Baby (6/22/08) Broadway
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 A (9/8/2006) Los Angeles David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk, Karen Ziemba, Jason Danieley, Jill Paice, Noah Racey, Megan Sikora A bit shaky at times but still quite watchable. About 20 minutes of nonessential dialogue cut so not a complete show video but all of the musical numbers included in full. A fidgety woman seated in front blocks the picture occasionally, but only for a few seconds. Occasional spotlight washout, but nothing extreme. No curtain calls ACurtains
Curtains
(3/27/07) Broadway
David Hyde Pierce, Jill Paice, Debra Monk, Karen Ziemba, Jason Daniely, Edward Hibbert, nicely filmed. An occasional head appears at the bottom of the screen. Crystal clear, some minor spotlight washout in wide shots, DVD has opening menu, scanned playbill info. and production photos, A(5/11/08) Encores at City Center Sean Hayes (Applegate), Jane Krakowski (Lola), Cheyenne Jackson (Joe Hardy), Ana Gasteyer (Gloria Thorpe) Randy Graff (Meg Boyd), Veanne Cox (Sister Miller), Michael Mulheren (Benny Van Bure) P.J. Benjamin (Joe Boyd). Opening night performance, great quality and crystal clear. A Damn Yankes
(1/24/03) Broadway Michael Crawford, Rene Auberjonois,Mandy Gonzalez, Max von Essen, Leah Hocking, Ron Orbach, Liz McCartney, Mark Price, Asa Somers. Great picture and sound. A little spotlight washout on the wide shots…but great. (2 DVDs) A Dance of the Vampires
(11/19/99) Broadway Brian Dennehy, Elizabeth Franz, Ron Eldard, Ted Koch, Howard Witt Pro-shot for tv. Decent picture, good sound. ADeath of a Salesman
(11/6/02) Off Bway Sherie Rene Scott, Mary Catherine Garrison, Caitlin Miller, Tricia Paoluccio, Jama Williamson, Paul Fitzgerald, Del Pentecost. Shot from the front row…so a weird angle…but GREAT picture. The sound cuts in and out some for the first half…but you can still follow it easily. ADebbie Does Dallas
(Disney’s Hunchback Musical) Germany German production of the Stage production of the Disney movie. Some generation loss but a beautiful piece. B Der Glockner Von Notre Dame
Dessa Rose (5/20/2005) Off Broadway- Lincoln Center
La Chanze, Rachel York, Kenita R. Miller, Michael Hayden, Norm Lewis, Rebecca Eichenberger. Great video. A (11/7/2006) London Georgina Rich, Josef Brown, David Rintoul, Rae Baker, Isabella Calthorpe, Nadia Coote, Issy van Randwyck. Crystal clear picture and sound. A Dirty Dancing
(2/26/2005) Broadway OBC. John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Joanna Gleason, Gregory Jbara, Sara Gettelfinger , Sherie René Scott. Great Video! A Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
(7/26/06) Broadway Keith Carradine, Brian d'Arcy James, Julie Connors as (u/s) Christine, Lucie Arnaz, Dennis Parlato as (u/s) Andre, Sara Gettelfinger. Great video, very clear. Follows action well. A Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Disney World Mix
(2007) Orlando Florida
DVD includes... "Finding Nemo: The Musical"
a much-hyped musical by Avenue Q. co-creator Robert Lopez "Illuminations"
Epcot's nightly stunning fireworks show "Fantasmic"
MGM's spectacular water and fireworks show with Mickey and the villains "The Festival of the Lion King"
Animal Kingdom's tribute to the film with soulful singers and specialty acts "High School Musical"
MGM's pep rally featuring all the hit songs from the movie "The Voyage of the Little Mermaid"
A dated and cheezy tribute. (The camera drops once during the rainfall on the audience.) A fun dvd, and beautifully captured (minus some blurriness here and there from the outdoor lights). A (4/04) Off-Broadway Anna Paquin, Josh Charles, Melissa Leo, Mark Webber. Great Video. A The Distance from Here
(1/18/06) Off Bway Eliza Dushku, Karen DiConcetto (u/s), America Ferrera, Ari Graynor, Logan MarshallGreen, Keith Nobbs, Ian Somerhalder, Eddie Kaye Thomas Very nicely filmed. Shaky to start then greatly improves. A Dog Sees God
(1982) Broadway George Hearn, Betsy Joslyn, Peter Gallagher. Picture is fuzzy from generational loss, but pretty good still. Very colorful for its age. The sound is good in Act One, and still audible in Act Two, though a bit quieter. B+ A Doll’s Life
Doubt (11/20/04) New York
Cherry Jones, Brian F. O'Byrne, Heather Goldenhersh, Adrianne Lenox. Very Nice Filming, great performances. A Dr. Dolittle (7/22/06) Chicago,
IL Tour Tommy Tune, Dee Hoty, Allan Mangaser, Sandi DeGeorge, Aaron Burr, Joel Blum, Jessica Wu, Matthew Crowie. This was filmed during the last stop of the US National Tour in Chicago. Beautifully shot, occasional heads in the bottom of the shot. A (8/96) North Shore Music Theatre Michael X. Martin. Pro shot Archival tape of regional production. Different than the Wildhorn version from Broadway. ADr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Dracula
(10/20/01) La Jolla California
Frank Wildhorm Musical. Tom Hewitt (Dracula), Jenn Morse (Mina) Tom Stuart (Harker), Tom Flynn (Van Helsing), Amy Rutburg (Lucy), Chris Hoch (Arthur Homwood) B+ (9/03/04) Broadway Tom Hewitt, Melissa Errico, Darren Ritchie, Kelly O'Hara, Stephen McKinley Henderson. Good Video A Dracula
(1981) Broadway Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jennifer Holliday, Ben Harney, Cleavant Derricks, Obba Babatunde Some short blackouts and some heads blocking sometimes, but surprisingly good for its age. Great sound. B+ Dreamgirls
(9/24/01) Broadway Lillias White, Audra McDonald, Heather Headley, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis One night only Actors’ Fund Benefit Concert, Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Rehearsal Tape with Rehearsal Extras. A Dreamgirls Actor’s Fund Concert
(9/24/01) Braodway Lillias White, Audra McDonald, Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Billy Porter, Darius DeHaas. Pro-shot performance. Great concert. A+ Dreamgirls Actor’s Fund Concert
(2004) Tour Frenchie Davis (Effie), Ramona Keller. Pro-Shot. Great Video. A Dreamgirls
Los Angeles, Pre-Bway Ahmanson Theatre, Press Reels. Rare/Very Interesting – Sutton is performing in a arm cast. A+ The Drowsy Chaperone
(4/3/06; first preview) Broadway Cast: Bob Martin, Sutton Foster, Beth Leavel, Danny Burstein, Georgia Engel, Edward Hibbert, Troy Britton Johnson, Eddie Korbich, Garth Kravits, Jason Kravits, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Jennifer Smith, Lenny Wolpe. Great Video from the Master. A The Drowsy Chaperone
(11/1/07) Broadway Bob Saget, Mara Davi, Beth Leavel, Linda Gabler (u/s Mrs. Tottendale), Peter Bartlett, Troy Britton Johnson, Danny Burstein, Patrick Wetzel, Gerry Vichi, Jennifer Smith, Jason Kravits Garth Kravitz, Kecia Lewis-Evans . About ten minutes from the second half of Fancy Dress to halfway through Cold Feet, the video messed up and it has a dark green tint. Otherwise it's pretty good - one head that is well shot around and minimal washout. AThe Drowsy Chaperone
(5/2007) London Original London Cast. Great Capture. A The Drowsy Chaperone
(2002) Staged Reading ~ New York Kristin Chenoweth, Julie Brown, Deven Day, Mark Kudish, Hunter Foster. Staged Earth Girls Are Easy, the Musical
reading of Julie Brown’s new musical, which had hopes of going to Broadway. Uses a lot of pop music from the 80's. Interesting and fun! A (4/19/07) Denver, CO Sam Archer, Kerry Biggin. 1 is audio only, but Act 2 you can see what an amazing production it really is. B Edward Scissorhands
(4/17/03) Off Broadway Betty Buckley, Keith Byron Kirk, Christian Borle, CaroleeCarmello, Michael Rupert; Nice picture and sound. Skips towards the end. BElegies: A Song Cycle
(2003) Off Broadway ~ Pro Shot Betty Buckley, Carolee Carmello, Michael Rupert, Christian Borle, Keith Byron Kirk. Finally a good copy of the show. A Elegies: A Song Cycle
(1999) Broadway Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Tudyk, Jeremy Davidson. Still shot from right balacony, but very watchable. AEpic Proportions
(4/24/09) Off-Broadway Sherie Rene Scott, Eamon Foley, Lindsay Mendez, Betsy Wolfe. A Everyday Rapture
(2004) Toronto Ryan Ward (Ash), Danielle Meierhenry (Cheryl), Lexie Galante (Linda), Kylee Evans (Shelly), Matt Olmstead (Scott), Trevor Martin (Ed), Meredith Shaw (Annie), Tim Evans (Moose), Mike "Nug" Nahgrang (Jake) Pro-shot. Near perfect audio, great video of a really fun show. A Evil Dead 1 & 2: The Musical
(1980) Broadway Patti LuPone, Mandy Patinkin, Bob Gunton, Decent for its age. One of the best copies in color. B Evita
(8/3/1991) Village Players, Toledo Ohio Hunter Foster (Che), Sutton Foster (Mistress). Slight Generational Loss, but nothing major. Picture and sound are pretty good. It is kind of odd to see two future Broadway stars in the most humble of community theatre beginnings. B+ Evita
(6/12/99) National Tour Natalie Toro (Eva), Raul Esparza (Che), Raymond Jaramillo McLeod (Peron), Angela Covington (Peron’s Mistress), Tom Flynn (Magaldi). Some generation watch but completely watchable. B+ Evita
(11/1/2006) London, Adelphi Theatre Elena Roger, Philip Quast,Matt Rawle. Audio is great, but video goes in and out. Only about 70 percent there, but when you can see, great performances. B+ Evita
(5/26/2007) London,West End Elena Roger, Matt Rawle, Philip Quast, Greg Castiglioni, Lorna Want. So much better than the other video, all of its there and clear. A Evita
(8/17/08) Sacramento Music Circus Cast: Julia Murney (Eva), Eric Kunze (Che), Scott Blanks (Peron), Philip Michael Baskerville (Magaldi/Ensemble), Kari Yancy (Peron’s Mistress/Ensemble). AEvita
(1993) Broadway Mandy Patinkin, Stephen Bogardus, Carolee Carmello, Barbara Walsh, Andrew Harrison Leeds, Chip Zien . Great video for its age, some washout but still amazing quality for it. B Falsettos
Fame (1/27/99) National Tour Chicago
Gavin Creel, Jennifer Gambatese. Some generation loss, but not bad. B (7/16/2006) Chicago, IL Martin Short and original cast. Great video, some blackouts but not bad at all. AFame Becomes Me
(8/25/05) Edinburgh Festival Phillipa Biggs (Bathshaba) Tommie Hart (Troy), Nick Phillips (Mr Boldwood) Andrew Short (Gabriel) Lisa Jane (Fanny) Morgan Carberry (Temperance) Kate Chapman (Soberness) Jenna Dykes (Liddy) Natalie Toyne (Mrs Coggan) HR Bradford (Pennywise) Niel Campbell (Jan Coggan) Steven Struthers (Henery) Aiden Currie (Joseph) Pro-Shot A+ Far From the Madding Crowd
Off-Broadway Andrew McCarthy, Keri Russell, Jeremy Pivin. Well filmed. AFat Pig
Fiddler on The Roof (1/8/05) Broadway Revival
Harvey Fierstein and Andrea Martin. Not a bad video AFiddler on the Roof (12/4/05) Broadway Revival
Harvey Fierstein, Rosie O'Donnell. Filmed from orchestra and there is a head in the way at times but a great video with beautiful close-ups amazing and fantastic sound. Includes playbill info. NY 1 interviews/reviews. A(1/26/09) UK Tour, Liverpool Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Noel Sullivan, Bruno Langley, Bernie Nolan, Michael Conway, Simon Harvey, Gavin Spokes, Vas Constanti, Carryl Thomas, Djalenga Scott, Ruthie Stephens, Vanessa Leigh Hicks. Good Quality. A Flashdance
(11/02) Broadway Lea Salonga, Sandra Allen and Original Broadway Cast. AFlower Drum Song
(1998) Papermill Playhouse Ann Miller, Donna McKeckie. Not too bad. B+ Follies
(6/1/01) Broadway Blythe Danner, Gregory Harrison, Judith Ivey, Treat Williams and Revival Cast. Great Video with lots of close ups. Some out of focus (was a dark show) A Follies
(2/9/07) City Center Encores Donna Murphy, Victoria Clark, Victor Garber. Not a bad video. AFollies
(5/14/00) Broadway Jeremy Kushnier, Catherine Cox, Stephen Lee Anderson, DeeHoty, Jennifer Laura Thompson. Very well done video that is only missing the first few moments of the opening dance number. Shot from the rear mezzanine, but the taper manages excellent zooms and captures all the action. Energetic young cast. Nice dancing. AFootloose
(10/18/2008) UK Tour Liverpool Stephen Webb, Twinnie Lee Moore, Richard Grieve, Maureen Nolan, Robbie Scotcher, Simon Lipkin, Jodie Jacobs, Tarisha Rommick, Claire-Louise Mealor, Lisa Peacel. Not bad, a little all over the place but clear. AFootloose
(2002) PNC Arts Center Shuler Hensley, Ivan Rutherford, Rita Harvey, J.C. Hoyt, Howie Smith, Steven Stuts, Kelly Ellenwood, Bob Freschi, Kathleen Campbell, Justin Greer, Tener Brown, Cherylyn Jones, Jen MacQueen, Amanda Brook Marin, Steven Petrillo, Tom Titone, Mason Roberts. Not really sure on the history of this vid but Pro-Shot and very clear. A Frankenstein
(6/25/04) Broadway~Lincoln Center Nathan Lane, Chris Kattan, John Byner, Daniel Davis. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book adapted by Nathan Lane. Digital, first generation, some washout. B The Frogs, A New Musical
(04/07/07) Broadway Frank Langella, Michale Sheen. Excellent up close recording . Includes Playbill info and NY1Reviews. A Frost/Nixon
(12/30/2000) Brodway Patrick Wilson, Emily Skinner, OBC. Great video, lots of close ups. A Full Monty
(9/23/2002) Actor’s Fund BC/EFA Concert Cast: 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. Actor's Fund benefit concert. Excellent quality--beautiful picture and sound, with lots of close-ups. A+ Funny Girl
Broadway Nathan Lane, Mary Testa, Ernie Sabella and the OBC. Some generation loss but not bad at all for its age. A great shot. B+ A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
(1997) Broadway Whoopi Goldberg, Lewis J. Stadlen, Ernie Sabella, Jessica Boevers. Pro Shot w/Time Code. Press Reels only A A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
(2/6/05) Broadway Phylcia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Anthony Chisholm, John Earl Jelks, Eugene Lee, Raynor Scheine Final performance of this show; great picture and sound ; 1st generation from the master A+ Gem of the Ocean
(2002) Broadway Mercedes Reuhl, Bill Pullman and OBC. Great one. A The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
(5/28/09) Broadway Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden. AGod Of Carnage
(2001) Tour Sharp, crisp video missing first few minutes-starts with "Lazarus" scene. Great taping with excellent color and sound. AGodspell
(4/24/05~Final Peformance) Broadway David Larsen, Kate Reinders, Tituss Burgess, Brandon Wardell, Jessica-Snow Wilson, Sebastian Arcelus, Tracee Beazer, Heath Calvert, Janet Dacal, Tom Deckman. Nice picture and sound. Good video. A Good Vibrations
Broadway Kathleen Turner, Alicia Silverstone, Jason Biggs and rest of OBC. Very nice video, a little generation loss. B+ The Graduate (4/17/02)
London London Production with Linzi Hateley as Rizzo. Some generation loss but watchable. B Grease!
(8/15/95) Philippines Lea Salonga. A little blurry but not too bad. Don’t have much info about this one. B+ Grease!
(7/28/07) 2007 Broadway Revival Max Crumm, Laura Osnes, Lindsay Mendez, Jenny Powers, Kirsten Wyatt, Matthew Saldivar, Robyn Hurder, Ryan Binder, Stephen R. Buntrock. Beautifully shot, crystal clear, an occasional head appears in shot every once in a while but nothing too bad at all, crispness and clarity of this video is amazing. A Grease
(12/4/05) Off Broadway Closing Night. Marya Grandy (Linoleum), Linda Hart (Betty), Shuler Hensley (Norbert), Kaitlin Hopkins (Jeannie), Leslie Kritzer (Pickles), Orfeh (Pippi), Wayne Wilcox (Leo/Duke) A Great American Trailer Park Musical
(6/3/00) Broadway Cast: Didi Conn, Ned Eisenberg, Edward Hibbert, Lee Lewis, Katie MacNichol. Directed by Julie Taymour. Great shot. A The Green Bird
(4/9/06) Off Broadway Christine Ebersole and original cast. Great capture. A Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens ( 4/30/06) Off Broadway ~ Final Performance
Beautiful video from master of final performance of GREY GARDENS at Playwrights Horizon. Includes extras such as TV appearances by Christine Ebersole promoting the show. A (11/3/06) Broadway Christine Ebersole, Mary-Louise Wilson, Erin Davie, John McMartin, Bob Stillman. AGrey Gardens
(5/15/92) Broadway Revival Nathan Lane, Faith Prince, Peter Gallagher and Revival Cast. Spotlight washout from video age. B Guys And Dolls
Guys & Dolls (11/1/06) London.
Patrick Swayze, Samantha Janus, Norman Bowman, Vivien Carter as (u/s) Sarah, Dominic Watson as (u/s) Nicely Nicely, Denise Pitter as (u/s) General Cartwright, Nick Cavaliere. Great production and filming. A (3/10/2009) Broadway Revival Lauren Graham (Miss Adelaide), Kate Jennings Grant (Sarah Brown), Oliver Platt (Nathan Detroit), Craig Bierko (Sky Masterson), Titus Burgess (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Steve Rosen (Benny Southstreet), Glenn Fleshler (Big Jule), Adam LeFevre (Lt. Brannigan), Jim Ortlieb (Arvide Abernathy), Mary Testa (General Cartwright). Good Quality, some stage searching. Also includes “A Bushell and a Peck” and “Adelaide’s Lament” from 2/14/09 performance. AGuys & Dolls
(1990) Broadway Tyne Daly, Crista Moore, and revival cast from early 90s. Lots of generation loss. BGypsy
(1998) Paper Mill Playhouse Betty Buckley and Deborah Gibson. Not a bad video. Knockout performances from both women. B+ Gypsy
(4/3/03) Broadway Bernadette Peters, Tammy Blanchard, John Dosset. Here is Bernadette's tour-de-force as Mama Rose. Some great close-ups. The shooting is great quality, and the picture is sharp and clear. B+ Gypsy
(8/13/06) ~ Ravinia Festival Final Performance: Patti Lupone, Jack Willis, Jessica Boevers, Jen Temen, Leo Ash Gypsy
Evens, Debra Watassek, Jane Blass, Derin Altay and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. A (7/29/07) City Center Encores Final Performance: Patti LuPone, Boyd Gaines, Laura Benanti, Leigh Ann Larkin, Tony Yazbeck, Nancy Opel, Alison Fraser. Wonderful performances by all. Includes curtain call part where Patti calls Laurents and Sondheim on stage. A Gypsy
(3/25/08) Broadway Patti Lupone, Boyd Gaines, Laura Benanti, Leigh Ann Larkin, Tony Yazbeck, Marilyn Caskey, Alison Fraser, Lenora Nemetz, Katie Micha. A Gypsy
(1998) North Shore Music Theatre Stephanie Mills, Adrien Zmed in COE.. Press Reels, but over 45mins of footage of each show. Pro Shot. A Hair & Children of Eden
Hair (5/5/01) City Center Encores
Idina Menzel, Luther Creek, Tom Plokin. Shot from upper balcony. Some Generation loss. B (9/20/04) Actors Fund Benefit Concert Performance PRO SHOT A Hair Concert
Hair (3/15/09) Broadway revival
Will Swenson (Berger), Gavin Creel (Claude), Cassie Levy (Sheila), Kacie Sheik (Jeanie), Darius Nichols (Hud), Bryce Ryness (Woof), Sasha Allen (Dionne), Saycon Sengbloh (Tribe), well filmed from high up in the balcony, occasional black outs, heads at the bottom of the screen but nothing too bad, DVD has opening menu with chapter stops and thumbnail images for all musical numbers, AHairspray (11/25/06) Broadway
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. One of the best Hairpsray videos out there. A (2/1980) Broadway Janet Gaynor, Keith McDermott, Denny Dillon, Jack Bitnor. Stage version of the classic cult movie. Good video for its age. B Harold and Maude
(1/2/99) Off-Broadway John Cameron Mitchell, Producer’s Copy of the show. Broadcast Quality; Excellent performance of a superb show captured with great quality. Filmed on 3 camera angles. Tape includes the 1999 Easter Bonnets skit after the show. A Hedwig and the Angry Inch
(11/7/99) Boston Kevin Cahoon, Cory Waletzko Boston highlights. Good footage, great for Cahoon fans. Not complete -25 minutes of highlights. B+ Hedwig and theAngry Inch
(12/16/06) Broadway Will Chase, Jenn Colella, Christian Anderson, Jeb Brown, Andrew C. Hall, Matt Caplan, Rachel Stern. Filmed from high in the balcony. Mostly a full shot with occasional obstructions and much spotlight washout, but you still can get a good sense of the show. A video exists, finally. C High Fidelity
Honk! (6/2000) North Shore Music Theater, Beverly MA
Gavin Creel (Ugly) - Pro Shot, archival taping A
(1995) Broadway Revial Cast with Matthew Broderick & Megan Mullally. Not bad for age. B How to Suceed In Business Without Really Trying
In My Life (12/11/05) Broadway
Christopher J. Hanke, Jessica Boevers, Chiara Navarra, David Turner, Michael J. Farina, Laura Jordan, Roberta Gumbel, Michael Halling, Courtney Balan, Carmen Keels Final Broadway performance; great video with great sound; some spotlight washout but great close-ups.Includes Theater Talk int, NY1 reviews and interviews! A In the Heights (2/14/2008) Broadway, First Preview
Andrea Burns, Janet Dacal, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzales, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olive. Great Capture. A (3/5/08) Broadway Javier Munoz (u/s Usnavi), Andrea Burns, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzales, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Karan Olivo. Great capture of this great show. Javier does a nice job; good closeups and sound and excellent video A In The Heights
In the Heights (5/18/08) Broadway
Krysta Rodriguez (u/s Vanessa), Seth Stewart, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olga Merediz, Stephanie Klemons (u/s Carla), Andrea Burns, Priscilla Lopez, Carlos Gomez, Robin De Jesus, Mandy Gonzales, Christopher Jackson. Brief coverup for latecomers; no heads in the way; clear picture with closeups and good sound; nice video AInto the Woods (1988) Broadway
Bernadette Peters, Chip Zion, Joanna Gleason. Pro-shot for TV. A+ (1998) Reunion Concert Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien, Kim Crosby, Tim Aldredge, Ben Wright, Danielle Ferland, Chuck Wagner, Barbara Bryne, Pamela Winslow, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Joy Franz, Kay McClelland, Lauren Mitchell, Merle Louise, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Edmund Lyndeck Pro-Shot Behind The Scenes Special AInto The Woods
Is He Dead? (1/26/08) Broadway
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 moment or two of full stage shots due to ushers; good video the rest of the way with nice picture and sound A (1975) Professional TV Version Classic 1960’s musical in the made for TV version show in 1975. An interesting show. A It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane, It’s Superman
(12/30/99) Broadway Blair Brown, Daisy Egan, Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Stephen Spinella, Christopher Walken. Shot from the balcony with a rail across the stage. Mostly a full to mid stage shot. Sound is decent, though a little low during the dialog. B James Joyce’s The Dead
(11/18/00) Broadway Jane Eyre - Marla Schaffel, Edward Rochester - James Barbour, Mrs. Fairfax - Mary Stout. Good taping - clear audio and video. Overall, an excellent tape, and the action is easy to follow. Good sound, too. Some washout from lights. AJane Eyre
(5/20/2001) Broadway Marla Schaffel, James Barbour, Mary Stout Good and OBC. Mostly close-ups. B+ Jane Eyre
(11/15/97) Broadway Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll/Hyde), Linda Eder (Lucy), Christiane Noll (Emma), George Merritt (John Utterson), Barrie Inghman (Sie Danvers Carew) B Jekyll and Hyde
(1997) Broadway. Original Broadway Cast. This is the performance when Linda Eder was unwell so she spoke her lines but her songs were sung by Emily Skinner from off stage. Amazing this was even caught on tape. B Jekyll and Hyde
(12/16/00) Broadway Robert Evan, Colleen Sexton, Andrea Rivette. Good Video. Great Performances from Cast. B+ Jekyll & Hyde
Jekyll & Hyde ( 2001) Broadway Robert Evan, Coleen Sexton, Andrea Rivette, George Merritt, Barrie Ingham. Pro-shot rehearsal filming with Robert Evan in the lead role rather than David Hasselhoff. Shot for shot, this video matches the Hasselhoff version, which was televised...this rehearsal was never televised. A+ (2001) Brodway Pro Shot with David Hasselhoff. A+ Jekyll & Hyde
(2004) London Pro shot. Full Show, BBC Broadcast, Superb quality A+ Jerry Springer the opera
(1/11/06) Broadway John Lloyd Young (Frankie Vallie), Christian Hoff (Tommy Devito), Daniel Reichard (Bob Gaudio), J. Robert Spencer (Nick Massi) Great DVD. A Jersey Boys
(5/3/07) National Tour, San Fransico Erich Bergen (Bob Gaudio), Christopher Kale Jones (Frankie Valli), Deven May (Tommy De Vito), Michael Ingersoll (Nick Massi), John Altieri, Miles Aubrey, Sandra DeNise, Courter Simmons, Eric Gutman, Nathan Klau, Brandon Matthieus, Jackie Seiden, Joseph Siravo, Melissa Strom. Best of this cast, gorgeous close ups, excellent filming on tapers part, knows the show well and it shows on this video. A Jersey Boys
(1/15/94) London Jason Donovan, Linzi Hateley. Jason Donovan’s final performance. B Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
(10/17/07) London Revival Lee Mead, Fiona Reyes (alt. Narrator), Dean Collinson, Stephen Tate, John Alastair, Neal Wright. Great Produciton with the winner of the “Any Dream Will Do” series, Lee Mead; nicely captured and performed with great picture and sound. A Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
La Boheme (11/27/2002) Broadway
Alfred Boe, Wei Huang Dress rehearsal on Broadway. Includes the intro by Baz Luhrmann addressing the audience at the rehearsal. Complete show including the extralong scene changes between acts. Wonderful production! The sound gets a little choppy near the end of Act One. A(2005) Broadway Revival Gary Beach, Dainel Davis, Gavin Creel and original revival cast. Not sure of date. Great Video. ALa Cage Aux Folles
(3/6/05) Off-Bway Sam Rockwell, Eric Bogosian, Jeffrey De Munn, Craig “Mums” Grant, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Deborah Rush. Great video and sound of a very interesting show in a perfect theater; 1st generation from the master A The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
Last Five Years, Skokie IL, Proshot
Lauren Kennedy and Norbert Leo Butz in the premeiere! Clear, some generation loss. ALast Five Years (4/5/2002) Off Bway
Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz. Great shot, clear. A-
(2/13/07) San Fransciso Full original San Francisco cast. The video has a couple of heads for the first twenty minutes, but looks great after that. A Legally Blonde
(3/16/08) Broadway Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Gaelen Gilliand (u/s Vivienne), Michael Rupert, Tracy Jai Edwards, Haven Burton, Nikki Snelson, Natalie Joy Johnson. A little on the dark side because of forgotton exposure setting adjusting. Almost no cover-ups, goode sound and nice video. A Legally Blonde: The Musical
(10-14-07) MTV Showing Pro Shot. Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Michael Rupert, KateShindle, Nikki Snelson, Richard H. Blake. Disc Includes first promotional commercial, second promotional commercial, promotional carpet interviews, TRL interview with Laura Bell Bundy, advertisement for the Broadway musical, and the complete show. A+ Legally Blonde the Musical
(2/19/89) Broadway Peter Allen, Julie Wilson, Randall Edwards. Closing night performance. Very well shot with excellent sound. Includes post show speech. Single stage shot. B Legs Diamond
(8/21/05) Broadway Will Chase, Chad Kimball, Terrence Mann, Julia Murney, Marcy Harriell, Michael Potts, Mandy Gonzalez, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao-Salkin. Clear Picture. Decent Sound. Good Close-ups. A Lennon
(11/16/06) Broadway Revival Alexander Gemignani, Norm Lewis, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Ali Ewoldt, Drew Sarich, Gary Beach, Jenny Galloway, Aaron Lazar, Adam Jacobs, Tess Adams. Black-outs for the first 15 minutes, but everything after is much better. B+ Les Miserables
(12/8/2005) San Francisco Hugh Panaro, Carolee Carmello, Drew Sarich, Jim Stanek, Allison Fisher, Roderick Hill Out of town tryout of show filmed during previews. Interesting to see what they changed after these previews. A Lestat
(4/1/2006) Broadway Preview Hugh Panaro, Carolee Carmello, Drew Sarich, Jim Stanek, Roderick Hill, Allison Fischer, Steve Wilson (Marquis - u/s) A Lestat
(4/20/06) Broadway Peter Gerety , David Wilmot , Domhnall Gleeson , Andrew Connolly , Brian D'Arcy James , Dashiell Eaves , Jeff Binder , Alison Pill. Shaky at first, then great. A The Lieutenant of Inishmore
(4/21/05) Victoria Clark, Kelli O’Hara, Matthew Morrison, Michael Berresse and OBC. Great video. A Light in the Piazza
(8/31/07) Denver, CO Pre-Broadway: Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Sean Palmer, Eddie Korbich, Tyler Maynard, JJ Singleton, Johnathan Freeman. Beautifully captured. A The Little Mermaid
(3/29/08) Broadway Betsey Morgan (Ariel u/s), Cicily Daniels (Ursula u/s), Sean Palmer, Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Eddie Korbich, Jonathan Freeman, Derrick Baskin, Tyler Maynard, Trevor Braun. Great Vid. A The Little Mermaid
(10/1987) Off Broadway Marsha Waterbury, Bert Hilkes. Clear, slightly faint picture. Pro-Shot B Little Shop of Horrors
(2003) Coconut Grove Playhouse Florida Hunter Foster, Alice Ripley. Coconut Grove out of town tryout for the revival. Some black out in the beginning but audio is always there. B Little Shop of Horrors
(9/21/03) Broadway BWAY Cast Revival. Great Video with a great performance. Audience helped make it great too! A Little Shop of Horrors
(10/25/1997) Broadway Tsidii Le Loka (Rafiki), Jason Raize (Simba), Heather Headley (Nala), Max Casella (Timon), Tom Alan Robbins (Puba), Geoff Hoyle (Zazu) .Preview performance of the original company. Appears to be shot from a left box seat. Some odd angles and camera wanders a bit, but relatively close to the action. There’s a good amount of generation loss, unfortunately, as well as a good amount of spotlight washout. Still, a classic cast of what has become a classic shot. AThe Lion King
(9/30/01), London Some generation lost, but was a really good video. Some good close ups. B The Lion King
(6/1/01) Palace Theatre Chicago, IL Pre-Broadway. Louise Pitre, Tina Madigan, Clear Crisp Video of Mamma before going to broadway. AMamma Mia!
(6/24/05) Reading NYC Hunter Foster, Kerry Butler. Reading of a new musical from the Urinetown Writers. A The Man in the White Suit
(10/31/06) 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 the replacement of the boy who plays Michael Banks between acts makes this video interesting. AMary Poppins
Merlin
(1983) Broadway
Doug Henning, Chita Rivera, Nathan Lane and Original Broadway Cast. Some generation loss. B (2/24/09) Los Angles Christopher Fitzgerald (Billy Minsky), Katharine Leonard (Mary Sumner), Beth Leavel (Maisie), George Wendt (Randolph Sumner), John Cariani (Jason Shimpkin), Rachel Dratch (Beula), Kevin Cahoon (Buster), Gerry Vichi (Scratch). A Minksy’s
Miss Saigon (2000) PRO SHOT
Kim- Lea Salonga, Chris- Will Chase, Engineer- Leo Valdez, John- Ronn Smith, EllenLisa Capps, Thuy- Robert Sena. Generation loss. Pro-Shot. Missing end of Act 2, B Miss Saigon (1/19/01) Broadway
Cast:Luong Wong, Lea Salonga, Will Chase, Ruthie Henshall Shot between heads from balcony. American Dream is incomplete. This one is a little better than the 1/17. B Movin Out (10/13/02) Broadway
OBC, Great video, Very Clear A-
The Music Man (5/12/01) Broadway Revival
Eric Mcormick, Max Casella, Rebecca Luker. Good shot, great cast. A(1985) Broadway Betty Buckley and the OBC. Rare Video and great for its age. AMystery of Edwin Drood
Off Bway Cast and date unknown. Some generation loss, but you get the idea. B Naked Boys Singing
Nero (7/13/08) NYC Reading
Idina Menzel, Lea Michele, Jeffrey Carlson, Michael Arden, Laila Robbins, David Patrick Kelly, Paolo Montalban - Duncan Sheik, Steven Sater. A (3/1/2008) - Off-Broadway Adam Chanler-Berta (Henry), Jennifer Damiano (Natalie), Brian D'Arcy James (Dan), Alice Ripley (Diana), Asa Somers (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine), Aaron Tveit (Gabe). Great video, great show! A Next to Normal
(3/13/08) Off-Bway Brian d'Arcy James (Dan), Alice Ripley (Diana), Asa Somers (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine), Adam Chanler-Berat (Henry), Jennifer Damiano (Natalie), Aaron Tveit (Gabe.) ANext to Normal
(3/28/09) Broadway Alice Ripley (Diana), J. Robert Spencer (Dan), Aaron Tveit (Gabe), Jennifer Damiano (Natalie), Adam Chanler-Berat (Henry), Louis Hobson (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine) 2nd Preview. Quality: A Next to Normal
A New Brain (8/98) Off- Broadway
Talented cast includes Kristin Chenoweth. Full stage view throughout, somewhat over bright. Some generation loss, times sound doesn’t’ fully line up with video. C (12/28/07) Broadway Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, Dylan Baker, Michael Nicols, Ethan Phillips. November is a play by David Mamet, set in the month notable for elections as well as presidential pardons of Thanksgiving turkeys, directed by Joe Mantello. A November
(11/25/2005) Broadway Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Brad Garrett, Rob Bartlet, Olivia d'Abo, Jessica Stone. Beautifully filmed video, nice and clear with great closeups. Also includes scanned Playbill information, as well as NY1's opening night coverage and review of the show. A The Odd Couple
(1984) Broadway Revival Starring Patti Lupone. Ran 2 weeks on Broadway before closing. Some generation Loss. B Oliver!
Our House London
The Madness Musical! From the BBC taped recording of this show. Had it converted from Region 2 to 1. Pro shot. A+ Pal Joey (12/10/08) Broadway Revival
Matthew Risch (Joey Evans), Stockard Channing (Vera Simpson), Martha Plimpton (Gladys Bumps), Robert Clohessy (Mike), Jenny Fellner (Linda English), Nadine Isenegger (Val), Daniel Marcus (Ludlow Lowell), Steven Skybell (Ernest), Timothy J. Alex (Seaver Swift), Brian Barry (Hank Armour). Good quality filmed from balacony. A Broadway OBC, Still shot from back of the house. Only video I know of this show out there. Get basic Idea of show though. B Parade
(8/28/2006) Las Vegas Anthony Crivello, Elizabeth Loyacano, Tim Martin Gleason, Elena Jeanne Batman, Lawson Skala, John Wolfe, Rebecca Spencer, Larry Wayne Morbitt, Brianne Kelly Morgan. Quite shaky with lots of wandering and a blurry picture, facial expressions can rarely be discerned. Missing a few minutes in Notes I with a few random seconds of another musical in its place. APhantom The Las Vegas Experience
(8/30/2006) Las Vegas Brent Barrett, Sierra Boggess, Tim Martin Gleason, Geena Jeffries Mattox, Lawson Skala, John Wolfe, Rebecca Spencer, Larry Wayne Morbitt, Brianne Morgan A couple of back-outs and also a little shaky. APhantom The Las Vegas Experience
The Pillowman
(3/26/05) Broadway
Billy Crudup, Jeff Goldblum and OBC. Has NY1 stuff as well. Great Shot A (1981) Pro-Shot. Professionally shot for TV. William Katt, Ben Vereen, Leslie Denniston, Chita Rivera, Benjamin Rayson, Martha Raye. A+ Pippin
(11.29.04) 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. Many Close-ups. Overall quality video. A Pippin in Concert
(11/10/2006) Chicago Tryout Stephanie J. Block, Jeff McCarthy and rest of the original cast. Crystal clear picture, great close ups. Really amazing. A The Pirate Queen
(4/13/07) Broadway Stephanie J. Block, Hadley Fraser, Jeff McCarthy, Linda Balgord, William Youmans, Marcus Chait. Wonderful crystal clear capture and top notch amazing performances. Much improved from Chicago version. Includes the performance on The View from 4/17 at the end. A The Pirate Queen
(7/5/07) Papermill Playhouse, NJ Andrew Varela, Barrett Foa, Farah Alvin, Ed Dixon, Liz McCartney, Gerry McIntyre, John O'Creagh, Julia Osborne. One really annoying head, but captures all the action and is generally good quality - focuses a little more on Barrett & Farah than anyone else; good video A Pirates!
(9/27/98) Omaha, NB World premier presentation, Cast: Lisa Kliewer-Lund. John- Michael Zuerlen. Multi camera, pro shot video, some generation loss. B+ Princess Diana the Musical
(1/22/01) Chicago Mattthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, and the OBC. Some generation loss, some screen flips from VCR to DVD. Could be worse, a good shot actually. B+ The Producers
(4/25/01) Broadway Nathan Lane (Max), Matthew Broderick (Leo), Cady Huffman (Ulla), Gary Beach (Roger DeBris), Roger Bart (Carmen Ghia), Brad Oscar (Franz Liebkind). AThe Producers
(11/4/01) Broadway Nathan Lane (Max), Matthew Broderick (Leo), Cady Huffman (Ulla), Gary Beach (Roger DeBris), Roger Bart (Carmen Ghia), Brad Oscar (Franz Liebkind) AThe Producers
Proof (9/04/01) Broadway
Filmed from an odd angle (balcony, far side) starts about 3 minutes into the show. Great zooms, excellent picture- just at an odd angle. Mary Louise Parker, Ben Shenkman, Patrick Tovatt, Johanna Day. A-
Puppetry of the Penis: The Ancient Art of Genital Origami
(2002) Australia
Simon Morley, David Friend. Pro Shot. A+ Rabbit Hole (2/25/06) 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 NY 1. A(1986) Broadway From 1986, all that survives from the OBC - press reels, also includes what appears to be "The Hugh Heffner Show" theatre talk special as well as the news reviews from "A Broadway Musical" which opened and closed on Broadway on December 21, 1978. Rags
Broadway Audra MacDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Marin Mazzie and the OBC. Good video, some generation loss but amazing to still watch. B+ Ragtime
Concert Version (10/2002) Cardiff Wales Maria Friedman, Dave Willetts. Semi staged in full costume, Maria Friedman is amazing as Mother. Pro Shot. A+ Ragtime
(3/17/03) Tour Cast Unknown. Not a bad Video. ARagtime
(7/05) Papermill Playhouse Rachel York, Quentin Earl Darrington, Kenita R. Miller. Some heads in the way at times but not a bad Video. However, its most all of act one, Act 2 starts at Sarah Brown eyes and jumps. B+ Ragtime
(4/10/04) Broadway Sean Combs, Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashad, Sanaa Lathan, David Aaron Baker, Lawrence Ballard, Teagle F. Bougere, Frank Harts, Billy Eugene Jones, Alexander Mitchell, Bill Nunn. Excellent picture and sound on video, AA Raisin in the Sun
(10/9/04) Broadway Mary-Louise Parker, Rosie Perez, Thomas Sadoski, Jeremy Shamos, Olga Merediz,Debra Monk, Michael O'Keefe. Great Video A Reckless
(10/27/01) Off Broadway Chirstian Campbell, Kristin Bell, Michele Pawk, Greg Eldman. Not a bad video of an amazing show. Some buzzing in audio but you’ll stop hearing it after a while. AReefer Madness
(10/2/93) Broadway Roger Rees, Hugh Panaro, Margaret Illmann, George de la Pena, Jonathan Sharp First Broadway preview. Great video despite its age, filming is shaky but follows action The Red Shoes
well. Shot through some heads with a couple of minor cover-ups and skips. Spotlight washout on faces sometimes. Rare video of Classic Bway Flop. B (4/29/96) Opening Night- Broadway Original Broadway Cast Cast: Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Taye Diggs, Jesse L. Martin, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Idina Menzel B+ Rent
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(2/15/02) Galveston, TX Collins Tour Cast: Roger: Kevin Spencer, Mark: Jay Wilkison*, Mimi: Krystal Washington, Angel: Justin Rodriguez, Collins: Bruce Wilson, Benny: Matthew S. Morgan, Maureen: Sara Schatz, Joanne: Bridget Ann Mohammed, Solo #1: Haneefah Wood, Solo #2: Rick Younger, Gordon: Brian Ashton Miller, Steve: Cole McClendon, Paul: Damien Deshaun Smith, Mark’s Mom: Clark Mims, Alexi: Jackie Maraya Lap shot from the orchestra…so a lot of heads in the way, and several blackouts. The close-ups look great, but the camera sometimes has a hard time staying with the action. “Blips” for the first 10 minutes or so. B Rent
(4-09-06) Collins Tour, Chicago Jed Resnick, Bryce Ryness, Nina Metrick, Warren G. Nolan Jr., Ano Okera, Tracy McDowell, Chante Carmel Frierson, Great Video! A Rent
RENT 10 (4/24/06) - 10th anniversary concert
Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rodney Hicks, Kristin Lee Kelly, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Aiko Nakasone, Timothy Britten Parker, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gwen Stewart, Byron Utley, Fredi Walker. Incredible sound and amazing close-ups. A Ring of Fire (4/28/06) Broadway
Jeb Brown, Jason Edwards, Jarrod Emick, Beth Malone, Cass Morgan, Lari White. A The Rink (1984) Broadway
Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, Jason Alexander, Ronn Carroll, Scott Ellis and Original Broadway Cast. Some generation loss. B The Ritz (11/10/07) Broadway
Rosie Perez, Kevin Chamberlin, Brooks Ashmanskas,Ashlie Atkinson,Ryan Idol, Seth Rudetsky, Patrick Kerr, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Terrence Riordan.Terrific, fun show withgreat performances and plenty of eye candy, all of which is beautifully captured. A Rock of Ages (4/12/09) Broadway Preview
OBC Constantine Maroulis, Amy Spanger, Mitchell Jarvis, Michelle Mais. A good capture of this fun show. A-
(7/11/01) Broadway Tom Hewitt, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Luke Perry, Alice Ripley, Ana Gastayer, Lea DeLaria, Dick Cavett. Starts at Brad and Janet in the Car. Not too bad for a little bit of age. B+ The Rocky Horror Show
(9/9/01) Broadway Terrence Mann, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Aiko Nakasone (u/s),Kristen LeeKelly (u/s), Jarrod Emmick, Mark Price, Sebastian LaCause, Dick Cavett, James Stovall, Jonathan Sharp, Rosa Curry, Kevin Cahoon, Asa Somers, John Jeffrey Martin, Denise Summerford. Some blackouts during the Cavett monologues, but some great close-ups. AThe Rocky Horror Show
(12/13/01) Broadway Kevin Cahoon (u/s for Terrance Mann as “Frank”), Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jarrod Emick, Kristen Lee Kelly, Sebastian Bach, Liz Larsen, Sebastian LaCause, Jason Wooten, Sally Jesse Raphael, Matthew Morrison, Jim Osorno, John Jeffrey Martin, James Stovall, Rosa Curry, Yassmin Alers. Good quality video! B+ The Rocky Horror Show
(11-18-02) Broadway Daphne Rubin-Vega (Usherette/Magenta), Kristen Lee Kelly (Janet), Jarrod Emick (Brad), Gilbert Gottfried (Narrator), Sebastian Bach (Riff Raff), Liz Larsen (Columbia), Terrence Mann (Frank N Furter), John Jeffery Martin (u/s Rocky) Starts at Over at the Frankenstein Place. Quite a lot of spotlight wash-out and generation loss. B Rocky Horror Show
(2/03) Millburn, NJ Andy Karl, Rose De Candia, Adam Monley, Natalie Hill. A World Premiere performance from Papermill Playhouse. Recorded through the house camera. A Romeo & Bernadette
Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, IL Good performances from a fun cast. ARuthless!
(7/28/2001) National US Tour Tony: Richard H. Blake, Stephanie: Jeanine Meyers, Bobby C: Jim Ambler, Annette: Aileen Quinn, Double J: Joe Calveri, Joey :Casey Miles Good Gus: Daniel Jerod Brown, DJ Monty: Joseph Ricci, Flo Manero: Susan Costallos, Frank Manero: Rich Herbert, Frank Jr: Sean Frank Sullivan, Linda: Kathleen Shields. Not a bad video, middle generation. B+ Saturday Night Fever
(6/8/08) Off-Bway Celia Keenan-Bolger, Van Hughes, John Dossett, Mary Faber, Juliana Ashley Hansen, Curtis Holbrook, Emily Walton, Aaron Tveit, Josh Breckenridge, Jason Michael Snow, Morgan Weed, Daniel Zaitchik, Julia Murney. Missing 15 minutes of Act 1 from "I'm Not That Kind of Girl" to about 15 seconds into "What's Wrong With Me" but improves after that; blocking from a backpack used for filming a couple of times but not very distracting; besides all that, a nice video with clear picture and sound B+ Saved
(5/26/2001 & 5/30/2001) London Philip Quast (Archie), Linzi Hateley (Martha), Craig Purnell (Dickon), Meredith Braun The Secret Garden
(Lily), Peter Polycarpou, Cassandra Compton/Lizzie. The first act was shot from the far right mezzanine, so far stage left is obscured; the second act was shot from the left side of the orchestra, from a nice angle; zooms throughout. Generation loss and can be a bit pixely at times. B+ (12/5/05) New York Michael Arden, Laura Benanti, Celia Keenan-Bolger, David Canary, Max von Essen, Matt Cavenaugh, Steven Pasquale, Deborak S Craig, Barbera Rosenblat, Shonn Wiley The third World AIDS Day concert, held at Manhattan Center Studios Grand Ballroom. Also featuring a 70 person choir, a 35 piece orchestra and a children's choir with performers from Rosie's Broadway Kids; nicely shot-a bit shaky from time to time, but nothing too bad. AThe Secret Garden In Concert
(8/27/2000) Boston Tryout David Shiner (Cat in the Hat), Kevin Chamberlin (Horton), Janine LaManna (Gertrude McFuzz), Michele Pawk (Mazzie). First Preview ever of the show. Very different from broadway production, including the cut seqence of The Lorax. B+ Seussical the Musical
(9/24/2000) Boston Tryout David Shiner (Cat in the Hat), Kevin Chamberlin (Horton), Janine LaManna (Gertrude McFuzz), Michele Pawk (Mazzie). Last performance before New York. Lots of changes even from other video. Completly different costumes than Broadway. Still shot from box. B Seussical the Musical
(2/9/2001) Broadway Rosie O’Donnell and OBC. B+ Seussical the Musical
(5/20/01) Broadway Last Show Cathy Rigby, Kevin Chamberlain, Janine LaManna, Sharon Wilkins, Michelle Pawk, Cameron Bowen. Nice color, follows action well. The picture isn’t exactly crisp and there is a faint buzz in the background of the audio…but great audience, and very watchable tape. B+ Seussical the Musical
(2/19/04) Concord, NH Peter Roman, Michael Walker, Sarah Mason (u/s), Dawn Lebrecht, Todd Bergman (u/s), LaDonna Burns. Wonderful picture and sound, with only a couple of heads in the way. Shot from the back of the orchestra; 1st generation from the master A Seussical the Musical
(2006) Music Theatre of Witchia Ed Watts, Kim Huber. Archival Tape including press materials and commercials. ProShot. A+ Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
(10/31/06) London No cast info but a great recording. A Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
She Loves Me (1993) Broadway Revival
Boyd Gaines, Diane Fratantoni, Sally Mayes, Howard McGillin, Louis Zoric, Lee Wilkoff, Brad Kane, Jonathan Freeman, Joey McNeely (1994) Original London Cast Ruthie Henshall, John Gordon Sinclair She Loves Me
(1990) Broadway Philip Casnoff, June Angela, Eric Chan, Joseph Foronda, Leslie Ishii, Lee Lobenhofer, Jason Ma, Francis Ruivivar, Freda Foh Shen. Act 1 has a couple of tracking issues: occasional blips, and a line of faint tracking snow through the middle. The sound in the beginning also goes in and out. Act Two is much better. Still shows some generational loss, but is much better and easier to watch than the first half. C+ Shogun the Musical
(8/14/08) Seattle, WA Brian D'arcy James, Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber, Chester Gregory, John Tartaglia, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Haven Burton First Performance of the Pre-Broadway run. A rare capture due to the fact the show ran 2 hours and 34 minutes, cuts are nearly inevitable. Includes three already cut songs, "I Could Get Used to This" and "Gonna Build a Wall", and "The Line-up Reprise #2" (where Gingy sings about having an yeast infection) was cut on the second preview.. Beautiful capture with no obstructions. A very fun show, a top notch cast and memorable songs. A+ Shrek: The Musical
(8/15/08) 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 close ups are very clear shot. No picture at the beginning of each act, so the picture is blurry or non-existent for a bit, and there's one short cove rup during Donkey's entrance, but other than that everything is there. A Shrek: The Musical
Shrek (9/21/2008) Seattle WA
Cast: 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 cast was totally on for the final show and gave fantastic performances to die for. Beautiful capture and matching performance A Shrek (11/15/08) Broaday
Brian D'Arcy James (Shrek), Sutton Foster (Princess Fiona), Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad), Daniel Breaker (Donkey). AShrek (4/11/09) Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James, Haven Burton (u/s Fiona), Daniel Breaker, Christopher Seiber, John Tartaglia, Heather Jane Rolff (u/s Mama Bear/Gingy). Very Good Capture of this show. Only one five second cover-up during "Story of My Life", and a little head obstruction when the actors come all the way downstage during one scene. Haven really makes the role her own. A
Side Show (11/16/1997) Broadway
Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Jeff McCarthy, Hugh Panaro and OBC. ASide Show (12/27/97) Broadway
Alice Ripley, Lauren Kennedy (und.), Jeff McCarthy, Hugh Panaro, Norm Lewis, David Massenheimer (und.) A nice video of Lauren including post-show speech encouraging the audience to return and "bring a friend!". B+ Side Show (12/30/97) Broadway
Emily Skinner, Alice Ripley, Jeff McCarthy, Hugh Panaro, Norm Lewis and the original Broadway cast. Some close ups, no black outs. B+ Slut Off Bway
Andy Karl. Not a terrible video, but not great. B+ (1986) Broadway OBC. Great for its age! A relatively good video of the Hamlisch flop that only played 48 shows! Some generation loss. B+ Smile
Snoopy
Andrea McArdle. Pro-shot but very old and very graining. Not a lot of info on this one. B(2003) US Tour Tony Curtis, Jodi Carmeli, Timothy Gulan, Arthur Hanket, Lenora Nemetz, William Ryall, Larry Storch. Some genation loss but completely watchable. B+ Some Like It Hot
Song & Dance (4/28/1984) London
Sarah Brightman, Wayne Sleep. Pro shot for TV. A (3/98) Broadway Revival Rebecca Luker, Michael Siberry, Patti Cohenour, Jan Maxwell, Fred Applegate, Patricia Conolly, Sara Zelle, Dashiell Eaves, Andrea Bowen, Ashley Rose Orr, Gina Ferrall, Ann Brown. Camera a little shaky at times, but not too bad B+ The Sound Of Music
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(11/8/06) London Connie Fisher, Christopher Dickins as (u/s) Captain von Trapp, Lesley Garrett, Sophie Bould, Ian Gelder, Neil McDermott, Margaret Preece, Lauren Ward. Almost all of Act 2 and about 25 minutes of various footage from Act 1. Tough call on this, great filmed when not covered up. Audio is great. B Sound of Music
(2001) NBC-TV Glenn Close, Harry Connick Jr, Rade Serbedzija, Robert Pastorelli. TV movie based on the classic Rogers And Hammerstein musical. A+ South Pacific
(4/26/2006) Reba McEntire (Ensign Nellie Forbush), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Emile de Becque), Jason South Pacific: Concert in Carnegie Hall
Danieley (Lt. Joseph Cable), Lillias White (Bloody Mary), Conrad John Schuck (Capt. George Brackett), Dylan Baker (Cmdr. William Harbison), Alec Baldwin (Luther Billis), Alexio Barboza (Jerome) Alex de Castro (Ngana), Renita Croney (Liat), Alexander Gemignani (Stewpot), Tom Deckman (Professor), South Pacific Ensemble (Nurses, Islanders, Officers, Sailors, Marines, and Soldiers). Orchestra of St. Luke's Paul Gemignani (Conductor). Pro Shot. A+ (3/4/08) Broadway Kelli O’Hara (Nellie Forbush), Paulo Szot (Emile de Becque), Loretta Ables Sayre (Bloody Mary), Matthew Morrison (Lt. Joseph Cable), Danny Burstein (Luther Billis). A South Pacific
(2003) Broadway Judy Kaye. Great Peformance, Great Recording. A Souvenir
(3/12/05) Broadway Original Bway Cast. One of the best videos I’ve ever seen. Shot from mez and great shots of everything. A+ Spamalot
(5/23/06) Chicago Tour Michael Siberry, Jeff Dumas, Rick Holmes, Bradley Dean, Pia Glenn, Tom Deckman, David Turner, Christopher Gurr. Great one. A Spamalot
(7/9/2006) Off Broadway Jonathan Groff (Melchior), John Gallagher, Jr. (Moritz), Lea Michele (Wendla), Skylar Astin (Georg), Lilli Cooper (Martha), Gideon Glick (Ernst), Brian Johnson (Otto), Lauren Pritchard (Ilse), Phoebe Strole (Anna), Jonathan B. Wright (Hanschen), Remy Zaken (Thea). Not a bad video at all. ASpring Awakening
(02/10/07) Broadway Nice crystal clear quality and awesome zooms. Up close! Taper pulls back from balcony to focus on ensemble moments. Has to shoot through a minor head or two to catch all the action! Jonathan Groff,John Gallagher, Jr.Lea Michelle. U/s on :Phoebe Strole,Krysta Rodriguez,Frances Mercanti-Anthony. A Spring Awakening
(8/18/07) Broadway Lea Michelle, Gerard Canonico (u/s Moritz), Jonathan Groff, Lauren Pritchard, Matt Doyle (u/s Otto), Jonathan B. Wright, Gideon Glick, Skylar Astin, Jennifer Damiano (u/s Martha), Phoebe Strole, Remy Zaken, Christine Estabrook, Ken Marks Absolutely beautiful capture; camera is very steady and follows the action perfectly. The quality is colorful and crystal clear. It is the full show with no blackouts. 2 DVDs. A Spring Awakening
(2/23/2008) Broadway Matt Doyle (Melchior u/s), Alexandra Socha (Wendla u/s), Blake Bashoff, Emma Hunton, Lilli Cooper, Remy Zaken, Phoebe Strole, Skylar Astin, Jesse Swenson (Hanschen u/s), Brian Charles Johnson, Blake Daniel, Kate Burton, Glenn Fleshler. A Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening
(5/18/08) Broadway
Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele's Last Performance Jonathan Groff, Blake Bashoff, Lea Michele, Emma Hunton, Remy Zaken, Phoebe Strole, Lilli Cooper, Brian Charles Johnson, Skylar Astin, Blake Daniel, Matt Doyle, Glenn Fleshler, Christine Estabrook. Great capture, cast was on fire! Includes Speeches. A (1/18/2009) Broadway Final Performance Cast: Hunter Parrish, Alexandra Socha, Gerard Canonico, Amanda Castanos, Blake Daniel, Matt Doyle, Andrew Durand, Christine Estabrook, Glenn Fleshler, Emma Hunton, Emily Kinney, Caitlin Kinnunen, Gabriel Violett, Morgan Karr, Alice Lee, Eryn Murman, Zach Reiner-Harris. Lots of speeches at end. ASpring Awakening
(4/21/98) Mexico Rusty-Ricardo Santo, Pearl-Maru Duenas, Greaseball-Carlos Gastelum, Electra-Jaime Rojas. One of the best Starlight videos. Peformed in Spanish. AStarlight Express
(1996) Broadway Kathryn Crosby, John Davidson, Andrea McArdle, Donna McKechnie, Scott Wise, Ben Wright and Original Broadway Cast. Not a bad video for its age. B+ State Fair
Steel Pier (1997) Broadway
Gregory Harrison, Debra Monk, Karen Ziemba, Kristin Chenoweth, Daniel McDonald, Joel Blum. Very nice picture and sound; no major obstructions; mostly wide shots- dance numbers look great! Picture could be sharper, but it's not bad; includes additional clips and reviews. B+ (2/11/09) Broadway Will Chase, Malcolm Gets, Alex Maizus, Austin McKinnis. Filmed during previews. This short lived musical lasted for just 5 official performances. Filmed from the orchestra section, so there are heads at the bottom of the screen. Basically the filmer just put the camcorder on their armrest, so it’s a mostly stationary full stage shot, but it’s great it was filmed at all. Some spotlight washout. B The Story Of My Life
(1984) PBS PRO-SHOT Official Release Bernadette Peters, Mandy Patinkin, Barbara Byrne, Dana Ivey, Charles Kimbrough. Great Quality. A+ Sunday in the Park with George
(1/26/08) Revival Daniel Evans, Jenna Russell, Michael Crumpsty, Alexander Gemignani, Jessica Molaskey, Jessica Grove, David Turner. Recorded the second night of previews A production of the Roundabout Theatre Company at Studio 54. Well filmed. A little shaky to start, with occasional heads in the shot, but overall very good, with great closeups. A Sunday in The Park with George
Sunset Blvd
(1993) London
Patti LuPone and original London cast. Preview performance. Full stage shot and hard to see exactly what is going on, but can see everything. Sound is great. B (1994) LA Glenn Close, Alan Campbell, and Judy Kuhn. This is the only video I’ve very seen of the LA cast. Clearly taped from a box so quality isn’t great, but the sound is very good. Amazing that this is out there somewhere. B Sunset Blvd
Sunset Blvd (1996) Broadway
Betty Buckley (Norma), Alan Campbell (Joe). Great video that isn’t too bad for its age. Some generation lost but a lot worse out there. B+ (3/22/97) Broadway Final Broadway Performance. Elaine Paige (Norma Desmond), Alan Campbell (Joe), George Hearn (Max), Kristen Behrendt (Betty). Some generation loss. B+ Sunset Blvd
(1979) Angela Lansbury, Len Cariou and Original Broadway Cast. Bootleg version. Great for its Age. B+ Sweeney Todd
(6/14/02) Kennedy Center Brian Stokes Mitchell (Sweeney Todd), Jane Pesci-Townsend (Mrs Lovett), Hugh Panaro (Anthony), Mary Beth Peil (Beggar Woman), Walter Charles (Judge Turpin), Ray Friedeck (The Beadle), Celia Keenan Bolger (Johanna), Mark Price (Toby), Kevin Ligon (Pirelli), Steven Cupo (Jonas Fogg). Great taping, great performances. ASweeney Todd
(10/18/05) Broadway Michael Cerveris (Sweeney), Patti LuPone (Mrs. Lovett), Manoel Felciano (Tobias) and the rest of the OBC. Great video! A Sweeney Todd
(4/2/06) Broadway Revival Patti LuPone (Mrs. Lovett), Michael Cerveris (Sweeney Todd), John Arbo (Jonas), Donna Lynn Champlin (Pirelli), Diana DiMarzio (Beggar Woman), Manoel Felciano (Tobias), Alexander Gemignani (Beadle), Mark Jacoby (Judge), Benjamin Magnuson (Anthony), Lauren Molina (Johanna) Sweeney Todd
(2/24/05) Chicago Out of Town Tryout Starring Christina Applegate as Charity, Dennis O’Hare. Some crazy video but clear when actually focused in. One of the only videos there are of this one. B+ Sweet Charity
(4/28/05) Broadway Christina Applegate, Dennis O’Hare, Kyra DaCosta, Janine LaManna, Ernie Sabella. Beautiful picture with great close-ups. Sound is slightly muffled, but you can understand with no problems. A very nice video. A Sweet Charity
Sweet Smell of Success ( 2/26/02) Broadway
John Lithgow, Brian d’Arcy James, Kelli O’Hara, Jack Noseworthy. Great video B+ (2003) London Cast: Euan Morton, Paul Baker, Boy George, Lyn Paul, Luke Evans. Multi cam video filmed at The Venue theatre. Pro-Shot A+ Taboo
(2/8/2004) Broadway Cast: Euan Morton, Raul Esparza, Liz Mc Cartney, Cary Shields, Sarah Uriarte Berry, Jennifer Cody. Closing night show. Great video. A Taboo
(3/26/03) Broadway Cast: Daniel Sunjata, Denis O'Hare, David Eigenberg. Great sound, very nice picture and lots of close-ups. Great Performances. A Take Me Out
(8/20/2004) NYC Reading James Barbour, Gary Morris, Gavin Creel, Michelle Dawson, Billy Gilman,Jenny Powers, Nick Wyman, Timothy Shew, Katherine McGrath. Reading of the verison done in FL. AA Tale of Two Cities
(3/30/06) Broadway Josh Strickland, Jenn Gambatese, Merle Dandridge, Shuler Hensley, Chester Gregory II, Tim Jerome, Donnie Keshawarz, Daniew Manche. Filmed during previews, the show is a little dark at times, but a great Dvd. Crystal clear picture and sound. A Includes the producers speech at the beginning about how this was the first performance with newly added scenes. The first 5 minutes are shakey due to ushers and latecomers, but its all there. A Tarzan
(7/30/2006) Broadway Horace V. Rogers as (u/s) Kerchak, Josh Strickland, Jenn Gambatese, Merle Dandridge, Chester Gregory II, Tim Jerome, Donne Keshawarz, Daniel MancheNice filming, not as dark as other Tarzan DVD. A Tarzan
(9/2004) California Val Kilmer, Lauren Kennedy, Kevin Earley. The reworked version of the French hit with a score by Patrick Leonard, frequent collaborator with Madonna. Cast of 50 with multimedia projection screens. Pro-shot tape that they also sell. A+ The Ten Commandments
(5/13/06) Broadway Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper. Nice filming. Some heads in the way. A Three Days of Rain
(3/29/2006) Broadway Alan Cumming, Jim Dale, Ana Gasteyer, Cyndi Lauper, Nellie McKay, and rest of original revival cast.Crystal clear picture and sound, nice closeups. Ana and Cyndi stand out here. A Threepenny Opera
(2001) La Jolla, Out of Town Tryout Sutton Foster, Sarah Uriarte Berry, Jim Stanek, Marc Kudisch, Tonya Pinkins, Pat Carroll. Shot from the front row, so it's at a weird angle. VERY different from Broadway version. BThoroughly Modern Millie
(5/10/2002) Broadway Sutton Foster, Gavin Creel, Marc Kudisch, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Very mild generational loss. But, nice picture (though there is a very slight shake) and sound (though an occasional slight buzzing). A Thoroughly Modern Millie
(5/8/2005) North Shore Music Theatre Cast: Milena Govich, Ryan Silverman, Terry Burrell, Beth McVey, Richard Roland, Amanda Serkasevich, Becky Barta . No closeups and some heads and blackouts in Act 1 but better in Act 2; close-ups are nice and clear; theater in the round some when the light comes from different directions, it causes some spotlight washout. B Thoroughly Modern Millie
(7/2006) Gateway Playhouse Kristin Maloney, Nick Spangler, Susan J. Jacks. Pro shot, in house camera. A Thoroughly Modern Millie
(1/6/02) Broadway Final Performance Craig Bierko, Kate Levering, Norbert Leo Butz, Debra Monk, Leo Burmester. Pretty good picture and decent sound. Nice camera work, follows the action well. AThou Shalt Not
(2001) Off-Broadway Laura Benanti (Julia Charbonneau), Lewis Cleale (Si Morley), Christopher Innvar (Jake Pickering), David McCallum (EE Danziger & Cyrus Hogue), Julia Murney (Kate Mancuso), Lauren Ward (Emily Hogue). Head and railing obstructions throughout; actors are completely lost if they are on the right side of the stage. Occasional spotlight washout. B+ Time And Again
(9/25/06) Broadway First Broadway Preview some cover ups and shakiness in first few songs, improves dramatically after that. Michael Arden, Thom Sesma, Carmen Manuel. A The Times, They are a’Changin
(10/11/06) Broadway Michael Arden, Thom Sesma, Includes extras. A The Times, They are a’Changin
(11/14/06) Broadway Michael Arden, Thom Sesma, Lisa Brecia Shot from Stage-Right box. Beautiful video. Excellent sound. The Times, They are a’Changin
(11/1997) Broadway Original Broadway Cast. Good capture, video has endured well. ATitanic
(9/2/00) US Tour, San Diego, CA Marcus Chait, William Parry, Melissa Bell. Nicely filmed and overall a very nice video, but some slight generational loss. ATitanic
Tommy (6/17/95) Broadway
1995 Tour Press Reel Highlights (Professional) & 1995 Final Broadway Performance. Some generation copy loss in this one but not unwatchable. The press stuff is great. Missing the first minute or so. B+ Tommy (1/2001) US Tour
Cast: Tommy-Michael Seelbach. Big League Productions. Pro-Shot ATommy (2002) Amstetten
Steven Seale, Brian Carmack, Sabine Mayer-Fowler, Drew Sarich, James Sbano. Pro shot. B+ The Unauthorized Autobigraphy of Samanta Brown
(5/03/09) Orange County
Performing Arts Center CA, Final performance Patti Murin, Jenni Barber, Nick Blaemire, Lisa Brescia, Stephen Bogdarus Urban Cowboy (3/3/03) Broadway
OBC. From a preview so lots was changed before it closed. Some generation loss. B+ (8/28/01) Broadway Hunter Foster, Jennifer Laura Thompson and OBC. Great clear recording. AUrinetown
(10/20/01) Broadway John Cullum, Jeff McCarthy, Spencer Kayden, Hunter Foster, Jennifer Laura Thompson. Urinetown A
(1995) PRO-SHOT PBS Official Release Julie Andrews, Tony Roberts, Michael Nouri, Rachel York, Gregory Jbara, Richard B. Shull, Adam Heller, Michael Cripe, Ken Land. Great Quality. A+ Victor/Victoria
(1/18/03) Reunion Concert at Playwright’s Horizons Stephen Lee Anderson, Michael McElroy, Cass Morgan, Roz Ryan, Michael Parks, Lauren Ward, Norbert Leo Butz, Tracy Nicole Chapman, Luther Creek. Good, well-shot picture and good sound. A Violet
We Will Rock You (6/12/02) London
Neat sci-fi musical built around the music of Queen. Freddy Mercury vocals are especially well rendered. Elaborate production and stage effects. Crisp digital shoot. A We Will Rock You (2/11/03) London
Cast: Tony Vincent, Nigel Planer, Alexander Hanson, Hannah Jane Fox, Sharon D Clark, Nigel Clauzel, Kerry Ellis. Producers copy, multi-camera video of the entire live show. Has counter numbers running across the bottom of the screen. Pro-Shot A+
(4/1/06) Broadway Stephen Lynch, Laura Benati, Amy Spanger, Kevin Cahoon, Matthew Saldivar, Richard Blake, Felicia Finley, Rita Gardner. Broadway Preview Amazingly shot, fun show, beautiful closeups, nice sound. A+ The Wedding Singer
(4/11/06) Broadway Stephen Lynch, Laura Benati, Cara Cooper (u/s for Holly), Kevin Cahoon, Matthew Saldivar, Richard Blake, Felicia Finley, Rita Gardner. Nicely filmed with an understudy. AThe Wedding Singer
(4/15/06) Broadway OBC. First show with the new song, ‘Someday.’ Amazing Quality. Final Version of the Show. A The Wedding Singer
(2007) Madrid, Spain Naím Thomas (Robbie), María Adamuz, Silvia Casanova, María Ángeles Virumbrales, Pro-Shot. A+ The Wedding Singer
Whistle Down the Wind
(1996) Washington DC World Premiere
Davis Gaines (The Man), Irene Molloy (Swallow), Abbi Hutcherson (Brat), Cameron Bowen (Poor Baby), Steve Scott Springer (Amos), Lacey Hornhohl (Candy), Timothy Nolen (Boone), Candy Buckley (Aunt Dot), Mike Hartman (Sheriff) This is pro shot dress rehersal. The colors are faded but the picture is very clear; includes hidden shot of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jim Steinman and Hal Prince discussing the show after performance in the theatre. A(9/6/2000) London Jerome Pradon (The Man), Vikki Coote, Mark McGee (Amos), Cat Simmons (Candy), Rohan Tickle, Rupert Bradshaw. Good Quality. AWhistle Down the Wind
(1/5/01) London Jerome Pradon, Laura Michelle Kelly, Rohan Tickell, Mark McGee, Cat Simmons. Great video. AWhistle Down the Wind
(10/13/07) National Tour ~ St. Paul Andrea Ross, Eric Kunze, Austin J. Zambito-Valente, Nadine Jacobson, Dann Fink, Carole Denise Jones, Matt Skrincosky, Gerry McIntyre, Adam Shonkwiler. A beautiful capture and an amazing show. A Whistle Down the Wind
(12/3/2005) Boston John Anthony,Terry Beaver, Stephen Bogardus, Katherine Doherty as Susan Waverly, Michael Gruber, Isenegger, Karen Morrow, Kerry O'Malley. Awesome Video. A White Christmas
(10/12/03) Broadway Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth and Original Bway Cast. Great video A Wicked
(1/9/2004) Broadway Elphaba: Idina Menzel, Glinda: Kristin Chenoweth, Fiyero: Taye Digges, The Wizard: Joel Grey, Mrs. Morrible: Carole Shelley, Nessarose: Michelle Federer, Not a bad video. By far not the best out there, but its great to see Taye and Idina together, they have great chemistry. AWicked
(7/18/04) Broadway Kristen Chenoweth, Idina Menzel. Kristin’s last performance. Includes Idina’s speech after the show. A Wicked
(01/09/05) Broadway Jennifer Laura Thompson, Shoshana Bean (u/s), George Hearn, Carolle Shelley, Joey McIntire + Appearance by Idina Menzel. Idina Menzel's Last Appearance. She doesn't actually appear until the final few minutes of the play and performs the last few lines. Includes Speech at end of show. Quality: A. Wicked
(4/23/05) Cannon Theatre Toronto Stephanie Block, Kendra K. and original touring Cast. Got my copy from master. Great Video A Wicked
(7/1/05) Oriental Theatre Chicago Ana Gastyer and Kate Reiners and Chicago Cast. Great Video AWicked
(8/17/05) Broadway Shoshanna Bean, Megan Hilty, Ben Vereen, David Ayers, Adinah Alexander (u/s), Megan Sikora (u/s), Jeffery Kuhn, Sean McCourt About five minutes worth of cover-ups at the beginning (you see Glinda’s entrance) because of latecomers and few more random ones during the first act. The first few minutes of the second act are similar to those of Act 1. One of the best show videos of Wicked out there. No obstructions and great close ups. A Wicked
(10/26/2005) Oriental Theatre Chicago Elphaba: Kristy Cates, Glinda: Sarah Jane Everman, Fiyero: Kristoffer Cusick, Madame Morrible: Rondi Reed, Nessarose: Heidi Kettenringer. The best video I’ve ever seen of the show. A (+) Wicked
Wicked (03/14/06) Tour, Cincinnati
Julia Murney (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), PJ Benjamin (Wizard), Alma Cuervo (Morrible), Timothy Britten Parker (Dillamond), Jennifer Waldman (u/s Nessa), Logan Lipton (Boq) Several brief blackouts with only sound. Sound only for first half of "Thank Goodness." Good close-ups. A(3/29/06) Broadway Saycon Sengbloh (u/s elphaba), Megan Hilty, Jenna Leigh Green, Robb Sapp, Carol Kane, Ben Vereen, Derrick Williams. Shot close to the stage, tons of closeups. A Wicked
(5/23/06) Atlanta, GA National Tour Julia Murney (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), Alma Cuervo (Madame Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (Wizard), Logan Lipton (Boq), Jennifer Waldman (Nessarose), Timothy Britten Parker (Doctor Dillamond). Great Video. A Wicked
(5/28/06) Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), David Garrison (Wizard), Carol Kane (Mme. Morrible), Robb Sapp (Boq), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose). Incredible sound and amazing close-ups. Includes menus & stage-door. 2 DVDs. Megan Hilty’s Last Show. AWicked
(5/28/06) Atlanta, Tour Victoria Matlock (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero). Shot from orchestra. Slightly washed out with a lot of obstructions, but sound is great. B+ Wicked
Wicked (7/9/06) Japan
Condensed theme park version of the show. App. 32 minutes in length. songs are performed randomly in either English or Japanese. It is interesting to note, that in the Japanese culture they have very little knowledge of the original Wizard of Oz story – so the show has been modified a bit to make sense to them. A(7/29/06) Broadway Eden Espinosa & Kate Reinders, Jenna Leigh Green, Robb Sapp. Great Vid. A Wicked
(11/8/06) London Idina Menzel, Helen Dallimore, Adam Garcia and the OLC. Great crystal clear video. A Wicked
(12/13/06) Oriental Theater Erin Mackey, Dee Roscioli, Rondi Reed,Gene Weygabdt, Brad Bass, William Youmans.Very close and clear quality! A Wicked
(2/9/07) Broadway Julia Murney, Kendra Kassebaum, Sebastian Arcelus, Jayne Houdyshell, David Garrison, Cristy Candler, Logan Lipton, Steven Skybell. A Wicked
(8/4/07) Los Angeles Eden Espinosa, Megan Hilty, Kristoffer Cusick, Carol Kane, John Rubinstein, Jenna Leigh Green, Adam Wylie, Timothy Britten Parker. A Wicked
(10/18/07) London Kerry Ellis, Dianne Pilkington, Oliver Tompsett, Susie Blake, Nigel Planer, Katie Rowley Jones, James Gillan, Andy Mace. A Wicked
Wild Party (2000) Off Bway
Andrew Lippa version Off Bway. The only bootleg video out there. great sound but hard to see a lot of the action. Single still camera C (2000) - Off-Broadway Brian d'Arcy James (Burrs), Julia Murney (Queenie), Idina Menzel (Kate), Taye Diggs (Black) *NEWLY RELEASED PRESS REELS & SOME PROSHOT SHOW - 1 HOUR, 20 MINUTE SHOW PLUS PRESS REELS* A+ The Wild Party (Lippa)
The Wild Party (6/8/2000) Broadway
Toni Collette (Queenie), Mandy Patinkin (Burrs), Eartha Kitt (Dolores), Tonya Pinkins (Kate), Yancey Arias (Black), Marc Kudisch (Jackie), Norm Lewis (Eddie), Brooke Sunny Moriber (Nadine) Approximately the first ten minutes of the show is blackout; also blackout during "Like Sally". Occasional spotlight washout but some good closeups; camera sometimes wanders off-center. Audio remains clear and consistent throughout the show. Witches of Eastwick , London
2nd Cast of Show. Great show but ok video. Shot from in house camera from back of house. Audio is a bit low but one of the only video of the shows out there. B Witches of Eastwick (2/25/05) Holland
Cast: Henk Dikmoet, Frederique Sluyterman van Loo, Janneke Iking, Babbe Groenagen, Nienke van Hassel. Pro-shot A(1984) Broadway Stephanie Mills. Outstanding video and sound with very little generational loss! B+ The Wiz
The Wizard Of Oz Broadway
Roseanne, Jessica Grove. Madison Square Garden version. Some Generation loss. B The Wizard of Oz (11/05/95) Proshot PBS Version
Jackson Browne (The Scarecrow), Natalie Cole (Glinda), Jewel (Dorothy), Lucie Arnaz (Aunt Em), Roger Daltrey (The Tin Woodman), Joel Grey (The Wizard of Oz), Debra Winger (The Wicked Witch of the West), & Christy Baron, Dr. John Jay Kiman, Neal Mayer, Julia Murney, Catherine Ruivivar, Stephanie Seeley, Phoebe Snow, Tom Treadwell, Jennifer L. Neuland, David Sanborn, Robin Skye (Background Singers) (02/25/05) London Michael Ball, Maria Friedman, Angela Christian, Martin Crewes, Jill Paice. Not a bad video, great organization on disc. AThe Woman in White
(December 2003) Broadway Donna Murphy, Jennifer Westfeldt, Gregg Edelman, David Marguiles, Nancy Anderson, Ken Barnett. This is an Excellent DVD; Beautiful digital video; great close-ups (A-) DVD (2 Disc) Wonderful Town
(11/10/07) Broadway Kerry Butler, Cheyenne Jackson, Mary Testa, Jackie Hoffman, Tony Roberts, Andre Ward, Ryan Watkinson (u/s), Anika Larsen, Kenita Miller. A great clear recording. A Xanadu
(11/11/07) Broadway Cheyenne Jackson, Kerry Butler, Tony Roberts, Jackie Hoffman, Mary Testa, Ryan Watkinson as (u/s) Thalia, Anika Larsen, Kenita Miller. Blindly shot from 15 feet from the stage, wanders at times, some nice things here and there. Not great but the sound is good. B Xanadu
(2/19/08) Broadway Patti Murin (Clio/Kira u/s), Cheyenne Jackson, Tony Roberts, Curtis Holbrook, Kate Loprest (Euterpe u/s), Kenita Miller, Mary Testa, Jackie Hoffman, Andre Ward. A Xanadu
(6/13/2003) Broadway Jay Goede, Mark Linn-Baker, Danielle Ferland, Jennifer Gambatese, Frank Vlastnik. Great filming of a great show. A A Year with Frog and Toad
Revival, Tour Hybrid Kristen Chenoweth, Anthony Rapp and Bway Cast Revival. Some White outs but and ok Video B+ You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown
(8/28/07) Seattle Roger Bart (Dr Frankenstein), Sutton Foster (Inga), Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Andrea Martin (Frau Blucher), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Fred Applegate (Inspector Kemp / Hermit). A Young Frankenstin
(11/10/07) Broadway Roger Bart, Megan Mullally, Sutton Foster, Shuler Hensley, Andrea Martin, Fred Applegate, Christopher Fitzgerald. Amazing capture and fun performances. The changes from Seattle tighten up the show. Also includes Transylvania Mania, Roll in the Hay, Together Again as performed on The Today Show. AYoung Frankenstein
Off-Bway Jai Rodriguez, Anika Larsen, Amanda Ryan Paige, Enrico Rodriguez, Jared Zeus, Shelley Thomas. Fantastic video of original cast. Great close-ups....a few heads in the wide shots, but taper shoots around them nicely, and captures all the action. 1st generation. Includes pro-shot press reels. AZanna Don't
Zombie Prom (1998) Off-Broadway
Richard Roland, Jessica-Snow Wilson, Karen Murphy, Cathy Trien, Natalie Toro and Stephen Bienskie. Some generation loss, but you get the general idea. B+ Scores
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