4/17/07 ~ Broadway Audra McDonald, John Cullum, Chris Butler, Carla Duren, Christopher Innvar, Bobby Steggert Great production. Very nicely filmed from the balcony. Crystal clear! Includes scanned Playbill information. A+
1776
3/16/01 ~ Seattle, WA Tour Patti Cohenour, David Pichette, Joe Mahowald, Kim Huber. Filmed from the balcony with nice zooms. Heads in the shot, but taper does his best to shoot around them. Great production! B+
Date Unknown - North Carolina. Terrence Mann
THE 3 MUSKETEERS/ 3 MUSKETIERS
Rotterdam, Netherlands - official DVD - Bastiaan Ragas (D'Artagnan), Pia DouwesMilady de Winter), Stanley Burleson (Kardinal Richelieu), Tooske Breugem ((Constance), Henk Port (Athos), Cees Geel (Porthos), Rein Kolpa (Aramis), Ellen Evers (Queen Anna).
2003 - Rotterdam - Joost de Jong (u/s D'Artagan), Ellen Evers (u/s Milady de Winter), Stanley Burleson (Kardinaal Richelieu), Henk Poort (Athos), Cees Geel (Porthos), Rein Kolpa (Aramis), Tooske Breugem (Constance), Willemijn Verkaik (u/s Koningin Anna)
2005, Dec. 20th Berlin Marcus Hezel, Susanna Panzer (u/s Milady de Winter), Uwe Kroger, Sabrina Weckerlin, Marc Clear, Ann Christin Elverum, Christian Schleicher, Matthias Sanders
2007, Aug. 20th Beverly, MA (believed to be a different version of the show) Aaron Tveit, Kevyn Morrow, John Schiappa, Jimmy Smagula, Kate Baldwin, Chad Ackerman, Mark Aldrich Proshot from the dress rehearsal. A+
THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
2005, Feb. 15th Broadway Derrick Baskin, Dan Fogler, Jay Reiss, Sarah Saltzberg. Actors come into the audience often, so there are several coverups, but you can still follow the action well. Audio is great throughout. Very fun show!
6/28/06 ~ Chicago (Master) Julius Thomas III (u/s Mitch), Bill Larkin, Cristen Paige, Eric Roediger, Jen Sese, Lucia Spina, Derrick Trumbly, Brad Weinstock, Christine Werny. Beautiful dvd with amazing closeups. Best spelling dvd out there! A+
THE 39 STEPS
6/13/09 ~ Broadway Sean Mahon, Arnie Burton, Jeffrey Kuhn, Jill Paice. “The 39 Steps is a play adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. The play's concept calls for the entirety of the 1935 adventure film “The 39 Steps” to be performed nearly verbatim onstage, but with a cast of four. One actor plays the hero, Richard Hannay, an actress plays the three women whom he has romantic entanglements with, and two other actors play every other character in the show: heroes, villains, men, women, children and even the occasional inanimate object. This often requires lighting fast quick changes and occasionally for them to play multiple characters at once. Thus the film's serious spy story is played mainly for laughs, and the script is full of allusions to (and puns on the titles of) other Alfred Hitchcock films, including Rear Window, Psycho and North by Northwest”. Well filmed from the balcony. A
42nd STREET
2001, April 21st Broadway Revival Michael Cumpsty, Beth Leavel (u/s), Kate Levering, David Elder Shot from balcony, good zooms with some heads in the way and a little spotlight washout in a few scenes. B-
2004, Dec. 3rd Tour (Non-Equity) Kyle Dean Massey- Billy Lawlor, Mara Davi-Peggy Sawyer, Natalie Buster- Dorothy Brock, Ron Smith-Julian Marsh, Maureen Veronica Illmensee- Maggie Jones.Proshot with counter (B+)
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL
October 19, 2008 - Pre-Broadway (Los Angeles, CA) - Rating: A- Allison Janney (Violet), Megan Hilty (Doralee), Stephanie J. Block (Judy), Marc Kudisch (Frank), Kathy Fitzgerald (Roz), Andy Karl (Joe), Ann Harada (Kathy), Ioana Alfonso (Maria)
2009, April 11th Broadway - Allison Janney, Megan Hilty, Stephanie J. Block, Kathy Fitzgerald, Ann Harada, Andy Karl, and Ionana Alfonso. burntplains master
A CHORUS LINE
2003, Feb. 16th New Orleans Cast: Alton Geno (Zach), Benjamin Linn (Larry), Elizabeth Argus (Cassie), Jeff Lukas (Don), Ariel Assaf (Maggie), Matias J. Grau III (Mike), Tracey Hensarling (Connie), Gary Rucker(Greg) Quality: Filmed on a tripod. A nice performace and well edited video.
2006, Sept. 30th Broadway Starring: 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 Filmed during previews 2008, May 11th Broadway Mario Lopez et al.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
2009, Dec. 27th Chicago *** PreBroadway: Nathan Lane, Bebe Neuwirth, Terrence Mann, Carolee Carmello, Kevin Chamberlin, Jackie Hoffman, Zachary James, Wesley Taylor, Krysta Rodriguez, Adam Riegler. Beautiful capture of the show that is sure to change before Broadway. The talent is wonderful from every aspect and there are a lot great moments in the show. A
2010, March 12th Broadway Nathan Lane (Gomez Addams), Bebe Neuwirth (Morticia Addams), Terrence Mann (Mal Beineke), Carolee Carmello (Alice Beineke), Kevin Chamberlin(Uncle Fester), Jackie Hoffman (Grandma), Zachary James (Lurch), Wesley Taylor (Lucas Beineke), Krysta Rodriguez (Wednesday Addams), Adam Riegler (Pugsley Addams) 2011 November 30 Broadway Gomez Addams - Roger Rees Morticia Addams - Brooke Shields Uncle Fester - Jim Borstelmann Grandma - Jackie Hoffman Wednesday Addams - Rachel Potter Pugsley Addams - Adam Riegler Lurch - Fred Inkley Mal Beineke - Adam Grupper Alice Beineke - Heidi Blickenstaff Lucas Beineke - Jesse Swenson
2011, Oct. 18th Equity National Tour Douglas Sills, Sara Gettelfinger, Martin Vidnovic, Crista Moore, Blake Hammond, Pippa Pearthree, Tom Corbeil, Patrick Kennedy, Brian Justin Crum, Cortney Wolfson. Beautiful capture of the again newly reworked version of the tour. This would technically make it version 3.0. Changes include new songs, reworked, new or cut scenes and plots, that work for the better! A+ 2012, July US Tour Cast: Douglas Sills (Gomez), Christy Morton u/s (Morticia), Blake Hammond (Fester), Pippa Pearthree (Grandma), Courtney Wolfson (Wednesday), Patrick D. Kennedy (Pugsly), Tom Corbeil (Lurch), Martin Vidnovic (Mal), Gaelen Gilliland (Alice), Brian Justin Crum (Lucas
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
4/10/01 ~ Broadway Joshua Park, Jim Poulos, Kristin Bell, Linda Purl, John Dossett. Broadway flop with only 21 official performances. Sound levels can be low at times. Otherwise, it's fairly good. A-
AIDA
2000, March 29 Broadway - Adam Pascal, Sherie René Scott, Heather Headley, Damian Perkins, and the rest of the OBC. small file size, may have been online at some point. still very watchable
2000, Dec. 3rd Broadway Starring:Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, Sherie Rene Scott, u/s Phineas Newborn. Extremely clear video from a digital shoot. Show is very well captured. Best Aida video out there. A
2001, May 19th Broadway Heather Headley, Will Chase (u/s Radames), Taylor Dayne. Shot from 7th row mezz, digital, nice zooms, some heads but again, nothing major. A
2001, Dec. 12th Broadway Maya Days, Matt Bogart (u/s), Idina Menzel. Shot from 6th row mezzanine. Not digital (VHS-C), so it's shaky in parts; lots of heads. Complete show. Covered up during start of Act Two for latecomers. B+
2002, June 23rd Broadway Simone (Aida), Felicia Finley (Amneris), Robert Gaynor (u/s Radames) Shot from third row mezzanine; aside from a slightly jumpy child whose head occasionally appears in shot, it's a gorgeous video. Clear picture and sound with nice closeups
2002, Nov. 18th Los Angeles, CA Tour Simone, Patrick Cassidy, Kelli Fournier, Jacen R Wilkerson, Neal Benari, Jerald Vincent. Beautifully filmed, with some great close ups. Some slight generational loss. Also includes about 90 minutes of highlights from the Broadway production with Matt Bogart. A-
2004 Barn Theatre - Karmine Alers (Aida), Maura Hurley (Amneris), Jason Workman (Radames)
2005, July 16th Gateway Playhouse - Starring: Nicholas Belton, J. Bernard Calloway, Alexander Cassell, Darren Mattias, Elizabeth Stanley, Idara Victor Not the greatest, a bootleg unlike most Gateway productions. B+
2005, July 27th Wichita, KS - Montego Glover, Darren Ritchie, Chelsea Krombach, Craig Ricks, Javier Perez-Gomez, Thomas Wesley Douglas. A production of the Music Theatre Of Wichita. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Disc also includes local television commercials for the show. A-
2008 Amstetten Germany, Proshot Cast: Ava Brennan, Matthias Edenborn, Nazide Aylin, Paul Vaes. Songs in English and German with the Nubians singing in English. Multi Camera Proshot A+
2009. Tecklenburg, Germany. 1 DVD (A+) PROSHOT (Multicamera). Perfect picture and sound, amazing cast. CAST: Aida: Zodwa Selele, Radames: Patrick Stanke, Amneris: Willemijn Verkaik, Zoser: Marc Clear, Mereb: Thada Suanduanchai, Amonasro: Mario Mariano, Pharao: Ansgar Schäfer, Nehebka: Milica Jovanovic.
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
Date Unknown - Pro Shot. Nell Carter A-
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
Revival - Nathan Lane (VOB)
1997, Date Unk. Broadway Whoopi Goldberg, Jim Stanek.
ALL SHOOK UP
2005, April 9th Broadway Original Broadway Cast
ALTAR BOYZ
2004, Sept. Date Unk. NYMF Cheyenne Jackson, Tyler Maynard, Andy Karl, Ryan Duncan, David Josefsberg. Filmed early on in the life of the show at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Based on the success of the show at the NYMF the show transferred to Off-Broadway in 2005, and then went on to tour. Filmed from a tripod in the back of the house. Mostly a full stage shot. A-
2007, May 4th Long Beach, CA Danny Calvert, Dan Domenech, James Royce Edwards, Tyler McGee, Dan Pacheco. A great production of Musical Theatre West. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Crystal clear. A
AMERICAN IDIOT
2009, Oct. 4th Berkeley, CA Pre-Broadway (V0B) - John Gallagher Jr., Michael Esper, Matt Caplan, Mary Faber, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Tony Vincent, Christina Sajous, Declan Bennett, Andrew Call, Gerard Canonico A
2010, July 28th Broadway John Gallagher, Jr., Michael Esper, Stark Sands, Josh Kobak as (u/s) St. Jimmy, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Libby Winters as (u/s) Heather, Gerard Canonico as (u/s) Theo Stockman's roles, Sydney Harcourt as (u/s) Declan Bennett's roles, Corbin Reid as (u/s) Libby WInter's roles, Omar Lopez-Cepero as (u/s) Gerard Canonico's roles.
ANNIE
1997 ~ North Carolina, Pre-Broadway Tour Joanna Pacitti (Annie), Conrad John Schuck (Daddy Warbucks), Barbara Tirrell (u/s Miss Hannigan, Sutton Foster (Ensemble). This cast features Joanna Pacitti as Annie. She was chosen to star in the 20th Anniversary revival of the musical Annie after entering a contest sponsored by the department store Macy's. Pacitti starred in 106 performances with the National Tour, obtaining mixed reviews. Two weeks before the show was to land on Broadway, she became ill with bronchitis. She returned to find she had been replaced by her understudy (Brittney Kissinger). The firing became national news and generated a great deal of publicity. Some believe this was the intention of the producers in order to further promote the Broadway revival’s debut. Well filmed but some generational loss. Disc also includes a ABC-News Turning Point backstage story on the casting of the show with Macy’s. B
2006, Oct. 16th Chicago - Marissa O'Donnell, David Chernault (U/s Daddy Warbucks) Alene Robertson, Elizabeth Broadhurst, Ashley Gonzales, Scott Willis, Monica Patton. Filmed 14 rows from the stage with amazing clarity and close-ups. Some heads are visible at the very bottom of the screen, but nothing too bad. This is the same company that made it's way to broadway to finish the tour. A-
2012, Oct. 3rd Broadway Lilla Crawford, Katie Finneran, Anthony Warlow, J. Elaine Marcos, Brynn O'Malley, Clarke Thorell, Ashley Blanchet and Sunny
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
1987, Date Unk. Lincoln Center Cast: Patti LuPone, Peter Gallagher
2000 ~ Broadway, Revival Bernadette Peters, Tom Wopat. Some generational loss. Filmed from the balcony. B
-Broadway Revival - Reba McEntire
ANYTHING GOES
1989, Date Unk. London Elaine Paige, John Barrowman
2011, April 3rd Broadway Revival Sutton Foster, Joel Grey, John McMartin, Jessica Walter, Colin Donnell, Adam Godley, Laura Osnes, Jessica Stone, Walter Charles, Robert Creighton. Sensational revival and stunning production. Sutton of course is talented beyond words and it truely shows. Such a fun revival and everything is beautifully captured here. A 2012, Nov. 30th US Tour Rachel York, Erich Bergen, Fred Applegate, Alex Finke, Sandra Shipley, Edward Staudenmayer, Joyce Chittick, Dennis Kelly, Vincent Rodriguez III, Marcus Shane, Chuck Wagner, Jeff Brooks A nice capture of the tour in Los Angeles. Rachel is stunning and sassy as Reno, and Erich and Alex have a lovely chemistry together. The audience was particularly electric at this performance, making it a delight to watch. There is one head on the right side of the screen, but it never blocks the action. The video has no blackouts and very little washout throughout the show. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and Erich’s BC/EFA speech.
ASSASSINS
1991 - Original Off-Broadway Cast Victor Garber, Debra Monk, Terrence Mann, Patrick Cassidy, Annie Golden, Eddie Korbich, Lee Wilkof, Jonathan Hadary.
2004, April 4 Broadway Revival Marc Kudisch (The Proprietor), James Stacey Barbour (Leon Czolgosz), Alexander Gemignani (John Hinckley), Denis O'Hare (Charles Guiteau), Jeffrey Kuhn (Giuseppe Zangara), Mario Cantone (Samuel Byck), Mary Catherine Garrison (Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme), Becky Ann Baker (Sarah Jane Moore), Michael Cerveris (John Wilkes Booth), Neil Patrick Harris (Lee Harvey Oswald/The Balladeer), Brandon Wardell (David Herold), Anne L. Nathan (Emma Goldman)
2004, May 29th Broadway Revival Becky Ann Baker, James Barbour, Mario Cantone, Michael Cerveris, Mary Catherine Garrison, Alexander Gemignani, Neil Patrick Harris, Marc Kudisch, Jeffrey Kuhn, Denis O'Hare.
AUGUST OSAGE COUNTY
2007, Dec. 14th 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. “When the patriarch vanishes, all of the Weston’s must return to the family home in rural Oklahoma to care for their afflicted (and mistress-of-manipulation) mother.” Beautifully filmed and crystal clear! Great close ups. Includes scanned Playbill information and a NY1 interview with Amy Morton and Jeff Perry. A
AVENUE Q
7/26/03 ~ Broadway John Tartaglia, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon, Jennifer Barnhart, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Jordan Gelber, Ann Harada. Great picture and sound; camera cover-up for first five minutes and occasionally throughout but not distracting; 1st generation from the master. Tape includes the Tony performance. A-
2003, October 18th Broadway John Tartaglia (Princeton/Rod), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Kate/Lucy), Rick Lyon (Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bear), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Gary Coleman), Ann Harada (Christmas Eve), Jordan Gelber (Brian), Jennifer Barnhart (Mrs. T/Bear)
2007, Nov. 18th Des Moines, IA Tour - Seth Rettberg (u/s Rod/Princeton), Kelli Sawyer (Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut), Angela Ai (Christmas Eve), David Benoit (Nicky/Trekkie Monster/Bear), Cole Porter (Brian), Carla Renata (Gary Coleman)A+ | The best Avenue Q out there. Tons of applause, laughter, and an overall wonderful show
2008, April 21st Broadway Jonathan Root (Princeton/Rod), Sarah Stiles (Kate/Lucy the Slut), Christian Anderson (Nikky/Trekkie), Ann Sanders (Christmas Eve), Nicholas Kohn (Brian), Rashidra Scott (Gary), Jennifer Barnhart (Mrs. T). Nicely filmed from the balcony. Occasional heads in the bottom of the shot. Great clarity. A 2010, Jan. Date Unk London Cast: Edward Baruwa (Gary), Daniel Boys (Princeton/Rod), Christopher Fry (Brian), Cassidy Janson (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Candy Ma* (u/s Christmas Eve), Alan Pearson* (u/s Nicky/Trekkie/Bear)
2010, June 19th Tour Philadelphia, PA Brent Michael DiRoma, Ashley Eileen Bucknam (Kate Monster/Lucy u/s), Tim Kornblum, Michael Liscio Jr, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Nigel Jamaal Clark, nice video with lots of closeups; some obstruction issues, such as a pole that blocks off part of the stage; no heads in the way during act one; there is a head in the way in act two with a couple of blackouts during the show but good clear sound and good picture throughout, A-
BARE
3/14/08 ~ Bellmore , NY (VOB) Dan Wagner; Rich Martino; Tracy McDowell; Erin Edelle; Danny Amy; Pamela Rufrano; Jon Parker; LaNette Wallace; Krystle Lee Latella; Kristen Butler; Nicolina Sciascia; Kristina Rose King; Brett Campbell. Mostly full stage. B+ 2012, December 2 Off Broadway Jason Hite, Taylor Trensch, Elizabeth Judd, Barrett Wilbert Weed, Gerard Canonico, Missi Pyle, Jerold E. Solomon, Alice Lee, Megan Lewis as (u/s) Vanessa. A great revisal of this coming of age story set in a co-ed Catholic boarding school. Great HD capture from the front row and a very moving story and cast! A-
BARNUM
Location: Victoria Palace in London Pro Shot at the Victoria Palace in London. Cast: Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath, Christina Collier, Sharon Benson Note: Michael Crawford stars as the world's greatest showman in this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit show, Barnum. Hailed as "the definitive P.T. Barnum," Crawford delivers a performance filled with wonderful songs and show-stopping circus moments. The story traces P.T. Barnum's career from his humble beginnings as a sideshow promoter through the co-founding of "The Greatest Show on Earth": The Barnum and Bailey Circus. A must have for kids and adults alike. Michael Crawford makes this program a one-of-a-kind entertainment evening! Pro-shot
BAT BOY
2001, Date Unk. Original Off Broadway Cast
2001, Oct. Date Unk. Off-Broadway - J.P. Potter (u/s Bat Boy), Gavin Creel (U/s), Kerry Butler, James Hindman
2003, May Date Unk. Old Bethpage Proshot Doug Storm, Ashia DeLaBastide, Amanda Taraska, Mark Weekes, Ron Menin, Mike Kaczurak, Tony Frangipane, J.R. Lotito, Susan Hofmann Proshot, no obstructions at all, lots of good angles, great sound. Definitely the best video to see if you're unfamiliar with the show.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Touring Company - Brad Little(?)
1995 LA Cast Highlights Susan Egan, James Barbour, Tom Bosley, Gary Beach; includes behind the scenes and news footage.
1995 LA Cast Highlights James Barbour, Erin Dilly
1995, Date Unk LA (Described as full show, will advise if same as above listed) Erin Dilly (Belle), James Barbour (The Beast), Burke Moses (Gaston), Gary Beach (Lumiere), Michelle Lee (Mrs. Potts), Peter Bartlett (Cogsworth), Tom Bosley (Maurice), Harrison Beal (Lefou)
1997, Sept. 7th Broadway Highlights Starring: Kerry Butler, Chuck Wagner, Gary Beach, Beth Fowler Starts with during the scene of the Beast finding Maurice in the castle. Includes Me, Belle (reprise), Home, Gaston, If I Can't Love Her, If I Can't Love Her (reprise), and the beginning of Home (reprise) plus from random dialog here and there. Features Chuck Wagner primarily. Kerry is a wonderful Belle- one of my absolute favorites. Her voice is suited perfectly to the role. Considering cameras during this time, it video is shot pretty well but no extreme closeups. Spotlight washout covers most of the facial expressions with a few exceptions of the Beast. Follows the action very well. There is a bar blocking action downstage stage left as this was probably filmed from a box seat. B-
1997, Dec. 18th Stuttgart Cast: Beast - Uwe Kröger, Belle - Leah Delos Santos, Marc Dalio, Thierry Gondet, Cristina Grimandi, Peter Zeiller, Werner Bauer, Horst Krüger, Tersia Potgieter, Ann Mandrella.
2001, Nov. 18th Broadway Steve Blanchard, Michelle Mallardi, (U/S) Christopher Sieber, Bryan Batt, Jeff Brooks, Beth Fowler. Some Generational loss, but very nicely filmed. Also includes; Tony appearance, Making of documentary, press reels and more... B-
2002, April 28th Broadway Steve Blanchard (Beast), Sarah Litzsinger, Bryan Batt (Lumiere), Chris Hoch (Gaston)
2002 Brazilian Cast Proshot (7 cams) - Saulo Vasconcelos, Kiara Sasso, Daniel Boaventura, Marcos Tumura, Ana Taglianeti, Jonathan Joba, Claudio Curi, Beto Marden, Keila Bueno, Andrezza Massei
2003, Aug. 3rd 3NT Philadelphia Starring: Jennifer Shrader, Roger Befeler, Marc G. Dalio, Rob Lorey, Andrew Boyer, Monica M. Wemitt, Tracy Generalovich Final Performance of the Third National Tour.
2005 - UK Tour - PROSHOT (2 DVDs) Nic Greenshields, Katie Rowley Jones, Michael Quinn, Ashley Vallance, David Oakley, Mark Inscoe, Adam Stafford, Tania Newton.
2006, Oct. Date Unk. Sydney, Australia Proshot -Starring: Jessica Hart, Michael Johnson, Matt Reynolds, Christopher Hamilton, Andrew Jackaman, Anita Margiotta. Produced by the Riverside Lyric Ensemble, Australia. Filmed using multiple cameras on tripods. A
2007, July 27th Broadway Steve Blanchard, Anneliese van der Pol, Chris Hoch, David deVries, Jeanne Lehman, Glenn Rainey, Jamie Ross, Trevor Braun, Aldrin Gonzalez, Ann Mandrella. Good amount of closeups and good quality filmed from the mid-mezzanine; there is a railing issue for a while in Act 1 but the taper improves. 'Me', 'Gaston' and 'Be Our Guest' are all predominantly missing and recording stopped for some time after 'Gaston', which created a little jump in the timeline to where Maurice gets thrown out of the tavern. Still a nice video with great closeups of the last Broadway cast 2010, April 4th Non Equity Tour Chicago IL A+, full show, bootleg. Some black outs, but still a nice capture Cast: Liz Shivener, Justin Glaser, Nathaniel Hackmann, Sabina Petra, Merritt David Janes, Keith Kirkwood, Michael Fatica, Jen Bechter
BERNARDA ALBA
2006, March 14th Off-Broadway Phylicia Rashad, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Nikki M James, Sally Murphy, Saundra Santiago, Yolande Bavan, Judith Blazer, Candy Buckley. Lyrics and music by Michael John LaChiusa. "The House of Bernarda Alba, Federico García Lorca’s final play, on which the new musical, Bernarda Alba, is based, was written in 1936, the same year in which the illustrious Spanish poet and playwright was executed by General Francisco Franco’s militia soon after the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. Lorca became a symbol for the thousands of martyred Spaniards who fell victim to Fascist tyranny. For many years Franco’s government attempted to eradicate the memory of Lorca—his books were prohibited, a ban that was not officially rescinded until 1971. Given the subsequent circumstances of Lorca’s tragic end, it is difficult not see his play as both a tale of a controlling woman in a man's world, and as a political allegory. The title character in the musical, played by Phylicia Rashad, proclaims that she and her household—her five grown daughters, her mother, her servants—will observe a long period of mourning, following the funeral of her second husband. “Not a breath of outside air is going to enter this house,” Bernarda declares. “It's going to feel like we've bricked up the doors and windows.” The outside world of their village, however, seeps in. Despite Bernarda’s tyrannical measures the daughters’ desires collide with their mother's iron rule. Simply set on an almost bare stage to music inspired by the rhythms of flamenco, Bernarda Alba tells a story of longing, despair and desire." Presented at new York's Lincoln Center. Nicely filmed, with great close-ups. Also includes scanned Playbill info, 2 short clips and a review. A
BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
1978, Original Broadway Cast
2000 National Tour Ann-Margret, Gary Sandy, Avery Sommers. Hal Davis, Ed Dixon, Rob Donohoe, Roxie Lucas, Matt Landers, jen Celene Little, Terri Dixon
2006, Oct. 16th BCEFA Concert Emily Skinner, Terrence Mann, Jennifer Hudson, Bob Martin, Mary Faber, Felicia Finley, Andrea McArdle, Richard Kind, Constantine Maroulis. Actual Performance Professionally shot. Includes Interviews, Broadway Beat, and Menu. Amazing and Great performances. A+
BIG RIVER
2002, April 17th Los Angeles, CA Jay Michael Fergusun, LaQuinn Groves, Paul Ainsley, David Kirk Grant, David Beaver, Michelle Lane, Jennifer Young, Victor Hernandez. A presentation of Performance Riverside. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. A
BILLY ELLIOT
2008, Nov. 15th Broadway Trent Kowalik, Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara, Carole Shelley, Santino Fontana, Frank Dolce, Stephen Hanna, Joel Hatch, Leah Hocking. Nicely filmed from the balcony, and the filmer wisely shoots full screen for the dance numbers. A
BLITHE SPIRIT
5/16/09 ~ 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). The first 4 or 5 minutes of each act are blacked out, and there are lots of heads in the shots, but the filmer does his best to shoot around them. There is also an occasional moment or two of “stage searching”, but what is captured is crystal clear, and you can get a good feel for the show. The filmer switched seats for the second act, so there are fewer heads in the shot and it’s a little better. Filmed in widescreen mode. B+
BLOOD BROTHERS
1989 Proshot - Kiki Dee (Mrs Johnstone), Warwick Evans (Narrator), Con O'Neil (Mickey), Robert Locked (Eddie), Terry Melia (Sammy), Annette Ekblom (Linda), Joanne Zorian (Mrs. Lyons), John Corgy (Mr. Lyons), Michael Atkinson (Policeman/Teacher), Dee Robillard (Donna Marie/ Miss Jones), Fenton Gray ((perkins)
BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
2010, Oct. 31st Broadway Benjamin Walker, Kristine, Nielson, James Barry, Darren Goldstein, Greg Hildreth, Jeff Hiller, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Cameron Ocasio, Bryce Pinkham, Nadia Quinn, Maria Elena Ramirez, Kate Cullen Roberts, Ben Steinfeld, Emily Young. Great capture of this show. A high energy rock show based on the life of Andrew Jackson's life. A
BOEING BOEING
Broadway 4-19-08 Christine Baranski, Bradley Whitford, Mark Rylance, Gina Gershon, Mary McCormack Kathryn Hahn
BONNIE AND CLYDE
11/14/09 ~ La Jolla, CA Laura Osnes (Bonnie Parker), Stark Sands (Clyde Barrow), Mare Winningham (Emma Parker), Melissa van der Schyff (Blanch Barrow), Claybourne Elder (Buck Barrow), Chris Peluso (Ted), Wayne Duvall (Sheriff), Michael Mulligan (Bud), Michael Lanning (Preacher/Judge). “Stuck in a dead-end job in Texas in the 1930s, young Bonnie Parker falls in love with Clyde Barrow, a charismatic criminal on the run from the law. Their love affair soon spirals out of control, as Bonnie & Clyde commit a series of bank robberies while staying one step ahead of the authorities. But as their notoriety — and body count — rises, the ill-fated lovers find themselves racing to the top of the Public Enemies list…with a bullet. From the creative team of Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde), Don Black (Sunset Boulevard) and Ivan Menchell (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) comes this world premiere musical — with a thrilling new score that combines rockabilly, blues and gospel music”. Beautifully filmed. Occasional short blackouts-but nothing too bad. Filmed at the 5th preview, so changes are apt to be made for the final version. A
2011, Nov. 9th Broadway Laura Osnes, Jeremy Jordan, Claybourne Elder, Melissa Van Der Schyff, Louis Hobson, Joe Hart, Talon Ackerman, Leslie Becker, Mimi Bessette. A great capture of this shortly lived show. Jeremy and Laura did a great job in the roles and great voices! A+
BOOK OF MORMON, THE
2011, March 1st Broadway Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad, Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley, Michael Potts, Scott Barnhardt, Justin Bohon, Darlesia Cearcy, Lewis Cleale, Kevin Duda, Asmeret Ghebremichael, Clark Johnsen, John Eric Parker. Very nice video of the show however a bar can be visable in wide shots but it doesn't interfere with anything. Disc also includes behind the scenes footage, interviews and reviews. A
2011, March 7th Broadway Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley, Michael Potts, Lewis Cleale. A nice capture of this hilarious original show. A very solid and funny cast. Nikki does a fantastic job acting and vocally. On wide shots there can be heads on the sides, but nothing that really obstructs the action. A- 2012, Nov. 18th Broadway K.J Hippensteel (u/s Elder Price), Cale Krise (Elder Cunningham), Nikki M. James (Nabulungi), Rory O'Malley (Elder McKinley), Michael Potts (Mafala Hatimbi), Brian Tyree Henry (General) Notes: First half of act 1 is a blind-shot, the rest is shot well.
2012, Dec. 23rd Chicago Cast Nic Rouleau, Ben Platt, Syesha Mercado, Pierce Cassedy, James Vincent Meredith, Christopher Shyer, David Aron Damane. Beautiful HD capture of the Chicago Cast. I can not say enough wonderful things about this company! They really are rock solid and give terrific performances! Nic and Ben are really sensational and have great chemistry. A+
BOUNCE 2003, June 7th Chicago, IL Richard Kind, Howard McGillan, Jane Powell, Gavin Creel. Directed by Harold Prince. World premiere of the new Stephen Sondheim musical at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. (Sondheims first new musical since Passion in 1994.) Well filmed from the balcony. Some slight generational loss. A-
2002, Aug. 3rd American Airlines Theatre Tom Hewitt, Erin Dilly, Jackée Harry, Lee Wilkof, Chip Zien, Deidre Goodwin, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Georgia Engel. This is a very good quality video of the ill-fated Roundabout revival of the classic Rodgers and Hart musical. Minor generation loss. B
BROADWAY BARES
Broadway Bares XI: A Strip Odyssey 6/17/01 ~ New York Starring: Idina Menzel, Alice Ripley, Julia Murney, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Many Many others A two camera proshot. Very interesting show. Lots of graphic and resque dances. A
Broadway Bares XII: A Comic Strip - 2002 Roseland Ballroom
BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK
Date: 2004 Location: Bryant Park, New York City, New York Note: ft. Jay Johnson, Beauty and the Beast (Christy Carlson Romano), The Phantom of the Opera (Julie Hanson), Hairspray (Carly Jibson), Wicked (Eden Espinosa, Melissa Fahn, Derrick Williams), Aida (Ta'Rea Campbell), Avenue Q., Little Shop of Horrors (Joey Fatone, Jessica-Snow Wilson), Brooklyn (Eden Espinosa, Ramona Keller, Horace Rogers), Bare, Rent (Drew Lachey, Colin Hanlon, Kelly Karbacz), Hair (Julia Murney)
BROADWAY ON BROADWAY2004 ~ New York Starring: Wayne Brady, Christy Carlson Romano, Brooke Shields, Harvey Fierstein, Tovah Feldshuh, Michael McKeon, B.D. Wong, Idina Menzel, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Hunter Foster, Sutton Foster Featuring performances from Wonderful Town, Avenue Q, Beauty And The Beast, Bombay Dreams, Chicago, Dracula, Forever Tango, Hairspray, The Lion King, Mamma Mia, The Phantom of the Opera, The producers, Rent, Wicked, Brooklyn, Little Women. Commercials have been edited out. About 50 minutes.
BROOKLYN (BKLYN)
October 2, 2004 - Broadway - Rating: A -Eden Espinosa (Brooklyn), Kevin Anderson (Taylor), Ramona Keller (Paradice), Karen Olivo (Faith), Cleavant Derricks (Street Singer)
June 26, 2005 - Broadway - Rating: A- Eden Espinosa (Brooklyn), Lee Morgan (Taylor), Ramona Keller (Paradice), Karen Olivo (Faith), Cleavant Derricks (Street Singer) 7-13-06 ~ Tour Atlanta, GA - Diana Degarmo (Brooklyn), Clevant Derricks (Street Singer) Melba Moore (Paradice) Lee Morgan (Taylor) Julie Reiber (Faith)
BYE BYE BIRDIE
2009, Sept. 16th Broadway John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Dee Hoty, Bill Irwin, Jayne Houdyshell, Nolan Gerard Funk, Allie Trimm. One brief coverup due to latecomers but very brief. Otherwise a good clear video with nice picture and sound. A
CABARET
1987, Date Unk. Broadway Joel Grey, Alyson Reed, Regina Resnik, Gregg Edeman A DIFFERENT video of the 1987 production, just as good if not better than the other video from this production. Lots of close-ups, facial expressions are quite clear, and very well-shot in general. May possibly be from the pre-Broadway tour. B+/A- RESTRICTED TRADE
2000, Aug. 6th National Tour Kate Shindle, Jon Peterson, Alma Cuervo, Jay Goede. Decent cast. B+
2001, Nov. 13th Broadway Gina Gershon, Raul Esparza, Carole Shelley, Larry Keith, Matthew Greer, Peter Benson, Candy Buckley Good video, nice closeups. A-
2003, March 29th National Tour Neil Patrick Harris, Deborah Gibson, Tom Bosley, Mariette Hartley. A great capture of Neil and Debbie. A
2004, Jan. 4th Broadway Adam Pascal. Final Broadway Performance. Great video. A-
2006, Nov. 4th London - Anna Maxwell Martin, Michael Hayden, James Dreyfus, Sheila Hancock, Geoffrey Hutchings, Harriet Thorpe, Andrew Maud. Very different interpretation of the show then we are used to...more "adult" and the show does contain nudity. Fantastically original choreography. Well filmed, and crystal clear images with occasional blackouts throughout. A-
CAMELOT
2005, July 22nd Tecklenburg (Proshot) Claus Dam (Arthur), Jana Werner (Guenevere), Lucius Wolter (Lancelot), Sven Olaf Denkinger (Mordered), Michael Schüler (Merlin)
2007, May 8th Chicago, IL Starring: Michael York, Rachel York, James Barbour, Eric Anderson, Shannon Stoeke. Wonderful production. Rachel York is stunning on stage and James has a voice that is so big and beefy, both are sensational. A wonderful capture with nice shots, contains 12 minutes of blackouts at the beginning due to ushers. A-
2008, Date Unk. NY Philaharmonic pro-shot Gabriel Bryne (King Arthur), Marin Mazzie (Guenevre), Stacy Keach (Merlin), Christopher Lloyd (Pellinore), Marc Kudisch (Lionel), Christopher Sieber (Dinadan), Will Swenson (Sagramore), Nathan Gunn (Lancelot), Bobby Steggert (Mordred), Fran Drescher (Morgan le Fey), Erin Morley (Nimue), Justin Stein (A Page), Weston Wells Olson (Squire Dap), Jane Brockman (Lady Anne), Rishi Mutalik (Tom of War) CARRIE THE MUSICAL
1988, Feb. Date Unk. London Barbera Cook, Linzi Hateley, Charlotte d'Ambrose, Darlene Love, Sally Ann Triplett, Gene Anthony Ray. Long hidden video has just finally surfaced! Complete show, recorded through the house camera. Shot during London previews, prior to moving to Broadway. B
2012, Feb. 4th Off Broadway Marin Mazzie, Molly Ranson, Christy Altomare, Carmen Cusack, Jenanna De Waal, Derek Klena, Ben Thompson. Great capture of this beautifully retooled revival. The performances were astonishing and the whole cast was senstational. Marin and Molly are pure perfection! The campiness has been removed from the show and there is such a sad and powerful story that remains. A-
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
2009, Aug. 15th Seattle Pre-Broadway Tryouts Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz, Tom Wopat, Kerry Butler, Rachel De Benedet, Felicia Finley [SJBernly’s master]
2011, April 27th Broadway Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz, Tom Wopat, Kerry Butler, Joe Cassidy, Rachel deBenedit, Linda Hart, Timothy McCuen Piggee. A nice capture of the short lived show. Disc also includes around 100 minutes of interviews, B-Roll, behind the scenes, etc. Great video with nice picture and clear sound. A
CATS
1984, Date Unk. Vienna Steve Barton, Ute Lempur, Anjelika Milster and the Original Viennese Cast. This video is proshot, but has some generation loss, still a great Dvd. B+
2003, Oct. 26th Berlin Cast: Grizabella - Nadezhda Solovieva, Rum Tum Tugger - Gido Schimanski, Skimbleshanks - Uli Scherbel, Asparagus/Bustopher Jones/Growltiger - Ethan Freeman.
2005, Sept. 13th 25th Anniversary Tour, Chicago Esther Stilwell, Derek Hanson, Drew Little. 25th Anniversary Tour. Excellent capture of the show. Includes scanned Playbill info. A
2006, July 18th Peoria, IL Starring: Ian Laskowski, Felix Hess, Nicholas McGough, Angie Smith, Philip Peterson Great cast and performances, very young Grizabella, but amazing vocals on memory! A
2010, July 25th St. Louis Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, Lara Teeter, Michael Brian Dunn, Joseph Medeiros, Kevin Loreque, Christine Negherbon, Drew Humphrey. Part of the 2010 MUNY Season in St. Louis, which usually draws big Broadway names as demonstrated here. Stephanie does a fantastic job as Grizabella here, as does Ken recreating his Old Deuteronomy from the Original Broadway Cast. A-
CHAPLIN
2012, Aug. 22nd Broadway Rob McClure, Erin Mackey, Jenn Colella, Christiane Noll, Jim Borstelmann, Michael McCormick, Zachary Unger, Wayne Alan Wilcox.
CHESS
1988, Date Unk. London - Grainne Renihan (Florence), Ria Jones (Svetlana), David Burt (Anatoly), Anthony Head (Freddie), John Turner (Molokov), Kevin Colson (Walter), Tom Jobe (Arbiter). Looks like it was taken from two cameras and edited. Okay quality but not one of the best filmed DVD's, hard to enjoy watching.
2001, Date. Unk. Nyack, NY Concert version. Brian D'Arcy James, Lauren Kennedy, Rob Evan, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney. Great performances. B+ In Concert
2003 BCEFA Proshot Adam Pascal, Josh Groban, Julia Murnay, Sutton Foster, Norm Lewis, Raul Esarza
2003 Stockholm Sweden Proshot This is the full recording of the live show *professionally* filmed. Also contains 80 minutes of bonus material. Sung in Swedish. Starring Tommy Korberg, Anders Ekborg, Helen Sjoholm, Rolf Soglund and Per Myberg, and sung in Swedish, this is a unique opportunity to view the Andersson, Ulvaeus And Rice musical as staged. Two disc set that is direct from the digital source! A+
2007 Dutch Proshot Ben Cramer as Molokov, Mieke Dijkstra as Svetlana Sergejevski, Perry Dossett as Scheidsrechter, Jasper Kerkhof as Freddie Trumper, Joke de Kruijf as Florence Vaszy and Henk Poort as Anatoli Sergejevski
2008, June 27th (or 26th) Dresden Femke Soetenga, Christian Grygas, Chris Murray, Matthias Otte, Maria Staszak, Gerd Wiemer, Marcus Günzel, Constanze Eschrig, Inka Lange and Jeannette Oswald, Martin Gebhardt and Tanja Höft, Roland Pietzsch, Dag Hornschild
2010, Date Unk. UK Tour James Fox, Shona White, Daniel Koek, Poppy Tierney, David Erik, James Graeme, Steve Varnom. A beautiful capture in widescreen with action well followed and no blackouts. Sometimes some heads get into the shot but they never obstruct the action. Very good capture of this cult classic! A
CHICAGO
2003, Aug. 14th London, UK Ruthie Henshall, Linzi Hately, Norman Pace, Zee Asha Great video; nice and clear picture and sound; camcorder video, shot between heads.
2004, May 10th Broadway CAST: Pia Douwes, Belle Callaway, Roz Ryan, Tom Wopat, PJ Benjamin, D. Sabella Theater: Ambassador Theatre Broadway Quality: good, sometimes some heads
2005, Nov. 23rd Tour, Chicago (VOB) Paige Davis, Brenda Braxton, Tom Wopat, Carol Woods. Amazing cast and so much fun in this production. Paige is great, Brenda is sassy, and Woods vocals are wild. Best Chicago video ever. Crystal Clear picture and sound. A+ 2011, Oct. 25th Broadway Kara DioGuardi, Amra-Faye Wright, Tony Yazbeck, James Harkness, James T. Lane, Chris Sullivan, Nicole Bridgewater, Carol Woods, R. Lowe Filmed in 16:9 HD Widescreen, a mezzanine bar at times obstructs the very front of the stage but otherwise very clear. Includes NY1 Interview with Kara DioGuardi. Wonderful cast, and the capture uses mostly wider shots so you can see the big pictures of the dances. A
CHILDREN OF EDEN
PROSHOT - 1999 - Wichita, KA - Rating: C+ Nicholas F. Saverine (Father), Seth Swoboda (Adam/Noah), Nedra Dixon (Eve/Mama Noah), Caesar Samayo (Cain/Japheth), Barrett Foa (Abel/Ham)
2003, Feb. Date Unk. Los Angeles, CA John Huntington, Kim Huber, Miles Wesley, Joseph Andreas, Allen Everman, Julie Gunner, April Berry. Beautiful production, presented by Performance Riverside. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. A
2003, Dec. 1st St. John's 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. A
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
Original London Cast (Date Unknown)
2005, April 16th Broadway - Raul Esparza, Erin Dilly, Phillip Bosco, Marc Kudisch, Jan Maxwell, Henry Hodges, Ellen Marlow,Chip Zien, Robert Sela, Kevin Calhoun, Frank Raiter, Kenneth Kantor
2009, July 11 Tour Costa Mesa .Steve Wilson, Kelly McCormick, Jeremy Lipton, Camille Mancuso (u/s Jemima), Dick Decareau, George Dvorsky, Elizabeth Ward Land, Dirk Lumbard, Scott Cote, Joel Blum (u/s Coggins/Toymaker), Oliver Wadsworth.
2010, Feb. Date Unk. UK Tour Darren Bennett, Katie Ray, John Griffiths,Edward Peel, Kim Ismay, Dean Maynard. An excellent capture in 16:9 wide-screen of this fantastic production. One of the best captures of the show with a magnificent cast. A+ A CHRISTMAS STORY 2012, Nov. 7th Broadway Dan Lauria, John Bolton, Erin Dilly, Johnny Rabe, Zac Ballard, Caroline O'Connor Excellent HD capture of the first performance on Broadway. This is such a fun show and a top notch cast that delivers the perfect blend of performances. Nice changes from the previous PreBroadway tour from last year and a perfect show to get into the holiday season
CINDERELLA
11/12/05 ~ Papermill Playhouse Starring: Angela Gaylor and Paolo Montalban. Great capture and performances of this Papermill production. A
2013, March 2nd Broadway NTF Until 1st June 2013 Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark, Harriet Harris, Peter Bartlett, Ann Harada, Greg Hildreth, Marla Mindelle.
CIVIL WAR, THE
1998, Nov. 1st Houston, TX PreBroadway: Michael Lanning, Gene Miller, Matt Bogart, Gilles Chaisson, Irene Molloy, Keith Byron Kirk, Cheryl Freeman, Hope Harris. Also inlcudes Broadway press reels, footage from two separate shows, and some backstage footage and talk show appearances. A-
THE COLOR PURPLE
2007, April 22nd Chicago Cast Jeannette Bayardelle, Michelle Williams, LaToya London, Rufus Bonds Jr., Stu James, Felicia Fields, Stephanie St. James.
COMPANY
2002, June 15th Washington, DC Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Lynn Redgrave, John Barrowman. Part of the Sondheim Celebration series. Beautifully shot from the balcony. Amazing Production. A
2006 - PBS PROSHOT Raul Esparza (Robert), Barbara Walsh (Joanne), Keith Buterbaugh (Harry), Matt Castle (Peter), Robert Cunningham (Paul), Angel Desai (Marta), Kelly Jeanne Grant (Kathy), Kristin Huffman (Sarah), Amy Justman (Susan), Heather Laws (Amy), Leenya Rideout (Jenny), Fred Rose (David) Bruce Sabath (Larry), Elizabeth Stanley (April)
CONFESSIONS OF AN UGLY STEPSISTER
3-10-02 Stockhard Channing, Jonathan Pryce, Azura Skye, Emma Poole, Matthew Goode, jenna Harrison
CRAZY FOR YOU
1999 ~ PBS-TV Bruce Adler, Lori Alexander, Jeb Brown, Jane Cowell, Alan Gilbert. A televised version of the Papermill Playhouse production. A
CRY-BABY
2008, June 22nd Broadway (Closing Night Performance) James Snyder, Elizabeth Stanley, Harriet Harris, Dwayne Clark, Christopher J. Hanke, Ali Mauzey, Carly Jibson, Lacey Kohl, Richard Poe and Tory Ross. Filmed at the closing night performance. Blackouts for the first 4 minutes or so, then improves. Occasional shakiness, and occasional “stage searching.” Curtain call includes the producers and the creative team. A-
CURTAINS
2007, April 28th Broadway (VOB). David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk, Karen Ziemba, Jason Danieley, Jill Paice, Edward Hibbert, Michael McCormick, Ernie Sabella, Megan Sikora. Includes playbill and NY1 interview.
DAMN YANKEES
1996, Date Unk. National Tour Jerry Lewis, Valerie Wright, David Elder, Linda Gabler, Susan Bigelow. Nice dvd with good sound and without static. Pro-shot. A
2008, July 5th Encores! 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). A production of Encores! at City Center. Filmed at the opening night performance. Beautifully filmed and crystal clear. A
DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES
2003, Date Unk. Broadway Previews Michael Crawford, Mandy Gonzolez, Max Con Essen, Rene Auberjonois
2003, Jan. 25th Broadway Final Perf. - Michael Crawford, Mandy Gonzolez, Max Von Essen, Rene Auberjonois
2003 ~ Broadway Starring: Michael Crawford, Rene Auberjonois,Mandy Gonzalez, Max von Essen, Leah Hocking, Ron Orbach, Liz McCartney, Mark Price, Asa Somers Professional Footage (65 mins). Great video of this bizarre show but some great songs and dances. A
DER GRAF VON MONTE CHRISTO
2009, March 14th Germany
DEUCE
2007, May 5th Broadway Angela Lansbury, Marian Seldes, Joanna P. Adler, Brian Haley, Michael Mulheron. Written by Terrence McNally. "In the winter of their lives, two former tennis players try to make sense of the partnership that took them to the top of their game." Filmed from the Orchestra section. Occasional heads in the wide shots. Great close ups. Well filmed and crystal clear. Includes scanned Playbill information and a NY1 review. A
DIRTY DANCING
2006, Nov. 7th London Georgina Rich, Josef Brown, David Rintoul, Rae Baker, Isabella Calthorpe, Nadia Coote, Issy Van Randwyck. There are heads at the bottom of the screen occasionally, but the filmer does his best to shoot over and between them. The "classic story on stage..." Featuring the story and songs of the movie. The audience really is into this show! A-
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
2005, March 26th Original Broadway Cast
2006, July 26th 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
2007, Aug. 12th Tour Chicago, IL Tour: Tom Hewitt, D.B. Bonds, Hollis Resnik, Laura Marie Duncan, Jenifer Foote, Joe Cassidy. Final performance in Chicago. Beautiful capture of the tour cast. Laura gave a sensational performance and has a big voice. A+
DISNEY'S ANIMAZEMENT
1999 Eden Espinosa As Pocahontas
2001 Eden Espinosa as Ariel
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
DOG SEES GOD
2006, Jan. 19th Broadway Eddie Kaye Thomas (C.B.), America Ferrera (C.B.’s sister), Logan Marshall-Green (Beethoven), Ian Somerhalder (Matt), Keith Nobbs (Van), Karen DiConcetto (u/s Tricia), Ari Graynor (Marcy), Eliza Dushku (Van’s sister) (Quality: A… a bit shakey at the start but greatly improves. Slight washout from time to time. Brilliant show.)
DONAUINSELFEST
6-28-09 Vienna - Lisa Antoni, Thomas Borchert, Carin Filipcic, Lukas Perman, Drew Sarich, Marjan Shaki, Wietske Van Tongeren, Anja Nina Bahrmann, Klemens Sander, Alexander Goebel
DRACULA A CHAMBER MUSICAL
1999 ~ Stratford's Avon Theatre Starring: Juan Chioran, Roger Honeywell, June Crowley, Benedict Campbell, Amy Walsh, Michael Fletcher, Shawn Wright A beautiful multi camera proshot of the little known Canadian production of Dracula. From the Theatre's Archive DVD of the show. A+
DRACULA THE MUSICAL
2001, Oct. 20th La Jolla, CA Highlights Tom Hewitt, Jenn Morse, Tom Stuart, Tom Flynn, Amy Rutberg, Chris Hoch Act 1 ranges from B- to A-: chest-shot, several cover-ups and cut scenes during first 20 minutes, much better after that. "How Do You Choose" onward is full show. Act 2: A-: much steadier, better tracking, nice zooms, and some close-ups. Overall there is quite a bit of spotlight washout, especially during full stage shots, due to the auto exposure, but it gives a great idea of the fantastic set and special effects. Shot from rear of the theater, ASL interpretation occasionally visible. Shot by Mercat A
7-31-04 Broadway Preview
9/3/04 ~ Broadway (VOB) Tom Hewitt, Melissa Errico Nicer than the 8/2 video but darker in some places; filmed from front of mezzanine center.the sound is great A
2005 St. Gallen. Drew Sarich, Ann Christin Elverum, Jesper Tyden, Chris Murray, Stephan Vinzberg
2007, Aug. Date Unk. Graz Pro-Shot Thomas Borchert, Lyn Liechty, Uwe Kroger, Caroline Vasicek, Jesper Tyden, Eric Minsk, Lucius Volter, Robert D.Marx Wonderful Pro-Shot Capture! The language in the movie is German. 2-DVD A++
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
2006, May 20th Broadway Bob Martin (Man in Chair), Sutton Foster (Janet), Lenny Wolpe (Mr. Feldzieg), Troy Britton Johnson (Robert), Danny Burstein (Aldolpho), Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone), Eddie Korbich (George)2007 – London - Bob Martin, Summer Strallen, Elaine Paige, John Partridge, Joseph Alessi, Anne Rogers, Nickolas Grace, Sean Kingsley, Nick Holder, Selina Chilton, Adam Stafford, Cameron Jack, Enyonam Gbesemete
2007, May Date Unk. London Cast to follow
EFX
1996 ~ Las Vegas, NV Michael Crawford. The best version of the show I have seen. Although it still suffers from some generational loss, it’s much better than anything that has surfaced before. It doesn’t appear to be the whole show as the camera gets turned on and off, but it appears to be almost complete. B
ELEGIES
Spring 2003 at the Lincoln Center Theater in New York Original Cast: William Finn. Starring Michael Rupert, Carolee Carmello, Betty Buckley, Christian Borle, Keith Byron Kirk.
ELF THE MUSICAL
2010, Nov. 16th Broadway Sebastian Arcelus, Amy Spanger, Beth Leavel, George Wendt, Mark Jacoby, Michael McCormick, Michael Mandell, Mattew Gumley, Valerie Wright. Stunning, vibrant and beautiful capture of this charming show. The show is such fun, colorful and perfect for the holidays. Great performances from the cast and very nice songs and story! A+
ELISABETH
2002 Date Unk. 10th Anniversary Camshot - Andreas Bieber, Maike Boardam, Thomas Borchert, Stanley Burleson, Pia Douwes, Ethan Freeman, Viktor Gernot, Maya Hakvoort, Kata Janza, Uwe Kroger, Carsten Lepper, Else Ludwig, Felix Martin, Jesper Tyden
2009, Sept. 17th Stuttgart - Pia Douwes, Olegg Vynnyk, Bruno Grassini, Ivar Helgasson, Katherine Kruger, Martin Pasching
(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 *CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SNAIL MAIL TRADES. CANNOT RIP TO COMPUTER. LOOKING FOR LINKS TO FULL VOB's OF THIS SHOW*
EVITA
1991, Aug. 3rd Toledo, Ohio Features early performances of Hunter Foster as Che and Sutton Foster as The Mistress. Produced by The Village Players. Some generational loss. Great sound. B
1999, June 12th 20th Anniversary Tour Natalie Toro, Raul Esparza, Tom Flynn, Raymond Jaramillo McLeod, Angela Covington. Good picture and sound. B
2000, June Date Unk. Music Theatre of Wichita, KS Jacquelyn Piro, Andrew Varella, Michael DeVries, Matthew R. Jones, Kristin Williams
2007, May 26th London Elena Roger, Philip Quast, Matt Rawle, Greg Castiglioni, Lorna Want. Filmed at the closing night performance. Finally a great video of this amazing production. Very well filmed, but occasional heads appear in the bottom of the shot. Great close ups. A-
2008, Aug. 17th Sacramento Music Circus, CA Cast: Julie Murney (Evita), Eric Kunze (Che), Scott Blanks (Peron), Philip Michael Baskerville (Magaldi/Ensemble), Kari Yancy (Peron's mistress/ensemble) Beautiful quality, almost pro-shot. The show was performed in the round and features Broadway star Julia Murney as Eva Peron.
2010, June 12th Magdeburg Drew Sarich, Simone Geyer, Ethan Freeman
2012, March 14th Broadway Cast: Elena Roger, Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter, Maya Jade Frank.
EQUUS
2008, Dec. 16th Broadway - Daniel Radcliffe, Richard Griffiths
FELLOWSHIP THE MUSICAL, A MUSICAL PARODY OF THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
2004, Dec. 11th Unknown Location Starring: Brian D. Bradley, isa Fredrickson, Kelly Holden-Bashar, Edi Patterson, Steve Purnick, Cory Rouse, Ryan Smith, Peter Allen Vogt, and Matthew Stephen Young. This wild, hilarious jaunt through Tolkien's fantasy world gives fans all their favorite characters from the films and books, with one big difference - they're funny. Tripod sho
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
2004, Feb. 28th Broadway Alfred Molina, Randy Graff, Nancy Opel, Stephen Lee Anderson, David Ayers, Laura Michelle Kelly, Sally Murphy. Excellent complete video with good picture and sound; 1st generation from the master. A
2005, Jan. 8th Broadway, Revival Cast: Harvey Fierstein, Andrea Martin, Nancy Opel Nice Audience capture of this wonderfully staged revival.
FINIANS RAINBOW
2009, Oct. 24th Broadway Starring: Kate Baldwin, Cheyenne Jackson, Christopher Fitzgerald, Jim Norton, Terri White, William Youmans Great capture of a very charming show with great performers. Kate has a wonderful voice, Cheyenne is in charismatic form and Christopher is a riot.Well filmed. Up close and clear.
FLORA THE RED MENACE
2008, May 17th UCLA Freud Playhouse Eden Espinosa, Manoel Feliciano, Megan Lawrence, Gibby Brand, Wilkie Ferguson, Perry Ojeda, Katie OToole, Matthew Rocheleau, Katherine Von Till. (A) Very nice capture and only one noticeable blackout, which is during the first song. Very nice video with great sound and excellent picture, from the master. Nice quality on 2 dvds with menu.
FOLLIES
1998 Paper Mill Playhouse Donna McKechnie, Dee Hoty, Laurence Guittard, Tony Roberts, Kaye Ballard, Ann Miller, Phyllis Newman, Liliane MontevecchiSeems to be a proshot. An amazing capture of the show. Great sound. Good close-ups. A little bit of generation loss. A-
2011, May 28th Washington DC Pre-Broadway Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, Elaine Paige, Linda Lavin, Terrence Currier, Rosalind Elias, Florence Lacey, Régine, David Sabin, Susan Watson, Terri White, Christian Delcroix, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Lora Lee Gayer, Michael Hayes, Kristen Scott, Frederick Strothers, Nick Verina. Another excellenct capture of the Pre Broadway production! A
FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD
1995 ~ Los Angeles Gerald Allessandri, Christine Pedi, Susan Blakeslee, Jason Grace, Brad Ellis. RARE. Amazingly good video. A-
THE FOREIGNER
2004, Dec. 4th Broadway Matthew Broderick, Frances Sternhagen, Kevin Cahoon, Mary Catherine Garrison, Neil Huff. Very nicely filmed, clear crisp video. Also includes scanned Playbill info and two clips from NY1. A
FRANKENSTEIN
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THE FROGS
2004, June 25th Lincoln Center, New York Nathan Lane, Chris Kattan, John Byner, Daniel Davis. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book adapted by Nathan Lane. Digital, first generation. A-
FUNNY GIRL
2001 Date Unk. Music Theatre of Wichita Steph Block
THE FULL MONTY
(12/30/2000) Brodway Patrick Wilson, Emily Skinner, OBC. Great video, lots of close ups. A
GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES
2012, May 12th Encores Cast: Megan Hilty (Lorelei Lee), Rachel York (Dorothy Shaw), Aaron Lazar (Henry Spofford), Steven Boyer (Pierre/Louis Lemanteur), Brennan Brown (Steward/Mr. Robert Lemanteur/Gus Esmond Sr.), Stephen R. Buntrock (Josephus Gage), Simon Jones (Sir Francis Beekman), Deborah Rush (Mrs. Ella Spofford), Sandra Shipley (Lady Phyllis Beekman), Megan Sikora (Gloria Stark), Clarke Thorell (Gus Esmond Jr.).
Notes: Filmed from the back of the balcony. Many heads appear in the frame to start, then when the filmer gets his bearings, the video improves greatly. There are a few times (mostly at the beginning) when the filmer replaces some poor video moments with still shots. These still shots are less than 2 or 3 minutes of the entire show. Overall, a great video, and Megan Hilty is amazing.
GHOST THE MUSICAL
2012, March 17th Broadway Cast: Caissie Levy, Richard Fleeshman, Moya Angela (u/s Oda Mae Brown), Bryce Pinkham, Lance Roberts, Tyler McGee, Carly Hughes, Afra Hines.
GLEE LIVE!
2010, May 25th Rosemont Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Mark Salling, Amber Riley, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris. A fantastic concert that only had stops in four cities. The cast had so much energy and the theater nearly exploded with energy from the audience. Full show from start to finish, not to be missed! A
THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA?
2002 ~ Broadway Mercedes Reuhl, Bill Pullman. Very nicely filmed from the balcony. A-
GRAND HOTEL
1991, Date Unk. London Brent Barrett, Jane Krakowski, Michael Jeter, Liliane Montevecchi Dark but eminently watchable video of the original London production. B
GREASE
2007, July 28th Broadway - Max Crumm, Laura Osnes, Ryan Patrick Binder, Susan Blomeart, Jeb Brown, Stephen R. Buntrock, Daniel Everidge, Allison Fischer, Natalie Hill, Robyn Hurder, Lindsey Mendez, Jenny Powers, Jose Restepo, Matthew Saldivar, Jamison Scott, Kirsten Wyatt.
GREY GARDENS
2006, April 9th Off-Broadway Matt Cavanaugh, Christine Ebersole, Sara Gettelfinger, Sarah Hyland, John McMartin, Michael Potts, Bob Stillman, Audrey Twitchell. Extremely clear with lots of great close ups. Cover ups for about a minute at the beginning of Act 2 due to ushers. Otherwise a perfect video! A
GOD OF CARNAGE
5/28/09 ~ Broadway Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden. “Two ostensibly civilized married couples meet up to sort out a playground fight. The son of one couple (Jeff Daniels and Hope Davis) has broken two of the teeth of the son of another (James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden). At first diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses and the rum flows, huge tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving more than just their liberal principles in tatters”. Filmed from the balcony. Disc also includes the Charlie Rose Show and Theatre Talk, both devoted to God Of Carnage with the cast. A-
GUYS AND DOLLS
Date Unk Wichita (VOB) Another amazing production from The Music Theatre Of Wichita. Filmed on a tripod with zooms. Quality A.
2006, Nov. 1st London Patrick Swayze, Samantha Janus, Norman Bowman, Vivien Carter, Dominic Watson, Denise Pitter, Nick Cavaliere. Slightly different interpretation than we are used to. Nicely filmed, but heads occasionally appear at the bottom of the screen in the wide shot. A-
2009, March 10th Broadway Starring: Lauren Graham, Kate Jennings Grant, Oliver Platt, Craig Bierko, Tituss Burgess, Steve Rosen, Glenn Fleshler
2009, July 31st Hollywood Bowl Concert Los Angeles, CA Scott Bakula, Ellen Greene, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessica Biel, Ken Page, Beau Bridges, Ruth Williamson, Jason Graae, Herschel Sparber. Nice capture and performances with no blackouts, and only a few seconds of obstruction here and there. A-
GYPSY
2003, April 3rd Broadway Revival Bernadette Peters, John Dossett, Tammy Blanchard. Shot from 1st row balcony - very clear, no heads, lots of close-ups. Digital, 1st generation from the master. A
2008, March 25 Broadway Revival Patti Lupone (Rose), Boyd Gaines (Herbie), Laura Benanti (Louise), Leigh Ann Larkin (Dainty June), Tony Yazbeck (Tulsa), Marilyn Caskey (Electra), Alison Fraser (Tessie), Lenora Nemetz (Mazeppa), Katie Micha* (u/s Baby June), Emma Rowley (Baby Louise
HAIR
2000, Aug. 5th Broadway (Encores!) Idina Menzel, Tom Plotkin, Luther Creek, Miriam Schor, Michael McElroy Excellent video with lots of zooms. B-
2001, June 16th Los Angeles Leigh Warren, Rod Keller, Allan Louis, Stacy Francis, Marissa Winokur, Alisan Porter, Dan O’Brien Sometimes called the “Reprise concert,” but this isn’t a concert — it’s a full staging of the show, simply with a superminimal set as suggested in Hair's staging notes. Authorized archival taping from just slightly left of center, no obstructions, minor generation loss. The nude scene is respectfully blacked out, as is typical for cast memento shoots without sufficient obfuscation of bodily details, and there’s a VERY brief snowout near the end for a second or two. All in all, a fantastic, clear video of a great show, quite representative of the traditional, minimal, small-budget ensemble productions of Hair.
2004, Sept. 20th Actor’s Fund Concert - All-Star Cast: Raul Esparza, Jennifer Hudson, Gavin Creel, Adam Pascal, John Tartaglia, Chris Seiber, Laura Benanti, Ana Gasteyer, Harvey Fierstein, Shoshana Bean, Euan Morton, Jai Rodriguez, Lea DeLaria, Lillias White – Pro Shot Video
Let The Sunshine In 2007 ~ Documentary Since its overwhelming success on Broadway forty years ago, HAIR has inspired generations with its messages of love, non-violence and liberation. This definitive and entertaining documentary highlights the continuing relevance of the show and its still-radical, transformative power. A wealth of archival footage covers US and international productions and portrays an era, a generation and its politics. The efforts of author and co-creator Jim Rado to bring HAIR’s vibrant energy and fantastic score to life once again merges with historical interviews and new segments featuring Milos Forman, Keith Carradine, Ben Vereen, Tim Curry, Melba Moore, Tom O’Horgan, Michael Butler and others from the original productions. With the US again mired in a prolonged and unpopular war, HAIR: Let the Sun Shine In documents how a new generation is inspired by its cry for peace, love and change.” Includes lots of great footage of the original cast from The Smothers Brothers Show, and The Tonight Show and more. Originally produced for French TV. In English. About an hour. A
2007 - Amstetten, Austria (VOB) Rob Fowler, Mark Siebert, Sabine Mayer, Kudra Owens, Christa Helige, Ramesh Nair. A presentation of Musical Amstetten. Performed with a mix of English and German dialog, with all the songs performed in English. Filmed using multiple cameras. TV broadcast quality. Quality A+
2009, March 15th Broadway Gavin Creel, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Bryce Ryness
2010, Sept. 4th West End London - Kevin Kern, Steel Burkhardt, Caissie Levy, Sasha Allen, Kacie Sheik, Allison Case, Darius Nicholes, Matt Deangelis. Highlights Runnin 90 mins. includes the main songs and story line. a beautiful shot from center orchestra seating
2010, Oct. 28th National Tour Opening Night Washington, DC. Steel Burkhardt, Paris Remillard, Phyre Hawkins, Matt DeAngelis, Darius Nichols, Caren Lyn Tackett, Kacie Sheik, Kaitlin Kiyan. Beautiful Capture of Opening Night Performance of the Tour cast. Great to see the cast full of energy and Caren back in the role of Sheila.
Date Unk Raimund Theatre Vienna Drew Sarich
HAIRSPRAY
2002, July 29th Broadway Harvey Fierstein (Edna), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Tracy), Mattthew Morrison (Link), Laura Bell Bundy (Amber), Kerry Butler (Penny), Linda Hart (Velma), Dick Latessa (Wilbur), Corey Reynolds (Seaweed), Clarke Thorell (Corny Collins), Danelle Eugenia Wilson (Little Inez), Mary Bond Davis (Motormouth Maybelle)
2005, Dec. 13th Chicago, Tour Keala Settle, Dale Calandra (u/s Edna,) Jim J. Bullock, Melissa Larsen (u/s Penny,) Aaron Tveit, Charlotte Crossley, Susan Henley, Alan Mingo Jr. Tara Macri, Bryan Crawford (u/s Corny.) Nicely filmed. Crystal clear audio and video. A-
November 25, 2006 - Broadway - Rating: A+ Shannon Durig (Tracy), Blake Hammond (Edna), Aaron Tveit (Link), Diana DeGarmo (Penny), Isabel Keating (Velma), Tara Macri (Amber), Darlene Love (Motormouth), Tevin Campbell (Seaweed), Jonathan Dokuchitz (Corny Collins), Stephen DeRosa (Wilbur)
2007, Oct. 16th London Michael Ball (Edna), Leanne Jones, Mel Smith, Ben James-Ellis, Tracie Bennett, Elinor Collett, Johnnie Fiori, Adrian Hansel, Rachel Wooding. Beautifully captured, and featuring one of the best casts I have seen (easily besting the original Broadway cast!) A
1/3/09 ~ Broadway Marissa Jaret Winoker (Tracy), Harvey Fierstein (Edna), Clarke Thorell (Corny Collins), Constantine Rousouli (Link),Kate Loprest (Amber), Niki Scalera (Penny), Tevin Campbell (Seaweed), Charlotte Crossley (Motormouth Maybelle),Ken Marks (Wilbur). This was filmed at the next to the last Broadway performance, and features the return of Marissa, Harvey and Clarke reprising the roles they originated. (It’s interesting to note that Harvey has lost weight since the original, and Marissa has gained weight!) Many blackouts throughout, but they each last for only about 20 seconds or less. This is the only known video with the closing cast. The DVD has a main menu and thumbnail images and chapter stops for all the musical numbers. B+
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
199, Jan. 2nd Off-Broadway Proshot Featuring: John Cameron Mitchell, Miriam Shor, Stephen Trask, Cheater Producer’s Copy. Pro-Shot with 3 cameras. The original Off-Broadway production at the Hotel Riverview’s Jane Street Theatre. Great Quality. This is the full show from which the scenes in the documentary, “Whether You Like It Or Not: The Story Of Hedwig” (Included on the 2001 Film DVD) came.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
1995 ~ Broadway Matthew Broderick, Megan Mullaly Nicely filmed. A- 2012, Jan. 11th Broadway Darren Criss, Beau Bridges, Rose Hemingway, Tammy Blanchard, Christopher J. Hanke, Michael Park, Holly Ann Butler as (u/s) Smitty, Ellen Harvey, Rob Bartlett. Excellent capture of Darren's three week stint with the show. Tons of excitement from the audience which made the cast sparkle even more. Show is top shape and Darren is charming as one would expect! A
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Disney/German)
1999, Aug. 14th Berlin Drew Sarich, Norbert Lamla, Ruby Rosales, Jens Janke, Andre Bauer A
IN THE HEIGHTS
2008, Feb. 14th Broadway Preview Entire OBC 2008, May 18th Broadway CAST: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Krysta Rodriguez (u/s Vanessa), Christopher Jackson, Mandy Gonzalez, Olga Merediz, Andrea Burns, Priscilla Lopez, Carlos Gomez, Stephanie Klemons (u/s Carla), Robin De Jesus, Seth Stewart, Eliseo Roman.
2010, Aug. 21st Tour Kyle Beltran, Jordin Sparks, Clifton Oliver, Marcy Harriell, Doreen Montalvo as (u/s) Daniela, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Olga Merediz, Courtney Reed, Priscilla Lopez, Rick Negron, Jon Rua.
INTO THE WOODS
2002, April 13th Broadway Revival Vanessa Williams, Laura Benanti, John McMartin, Stephen DeRosa, Kerry O’Malley, Adam Wylie, Molly Ephraim, Gregg Edelman A-
2009, Aug. 9th Pittsburgh Starring: Beth Leavel, Tim Hartman, Sarah Jean Ford, Hunter Foster, Brynn O'Malley, Stanley Bahorek, Betsy Lawrence, Jennifer Cody, Kevin Earley, Greggory Brandt, Kaitlyn Davidson Clear picture, little obstruction at times. A
2012, July 29th Central Park Donna Murphy, Amy Adams, Chip Zien, Denis O'Hare, Gideon Glick, Jessie Mueller, Sarah Stiles, Ellen Harvey, Ivan Hernandez, Josh Lamon, Laura Shoop, Tess Soltau, Kristine Zbornik, Jack Broderick, Eric Williams as (u/s) Rapunzel's Prince, Glenn Close. Great HD capture of the much hyped Shakespeare in the Park Production. Beautifully thought out and executed production with a few flubs and bloopers that are hilarious. Donna and Amy were just sensational! A-
JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS
2006, Oct. 7th Off Broadway Drew Sarich, Anne Mandrella, Robert Cuccioli. Act One only with clear picture and sound and very nice quality. Well filmed with cool menus and only video out there. A
JERSEY BOYS
2005, Nov. 19th Broadway John Lloyd Young, Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, Peter Gregus, Mark Lotito. Very nicely filmed, although occasional heads at bottom of screen during wide shots. First generation from the master. Includes scanned Playbill information, and from NY1; a pre-Broadway piece, an opening night party story, a review, and an interview with John Lloyd Young. A- JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
1998 Nyack, NY Regional Billy Porter (Jesus), Drew Sarich (Judas), Emily Skinner (Mary)
2000, Aug. 16th Broadway Revival Tony Vincent, Glenn Carter, Maya Days, Kevin Gray, Ray Walker, Paul Kendall and Frederick B OwensNice picture, great close-ups at points. A bit of the color has faded at points. Good sound. A-
2003, July 23rd Proshot - Eden Espinosa, Walter Winston O'Neill, Christopher Hall, Eric Anderson, Paul Klees, Ben Fisher, Levi Walker
2003, Date Unk. Us Tour Sebastian Bach, Carl Anderson, Natalie Toro (NOT UPLOADED YET)
2005 Amstetten. Steven Seale - Jesus; Drew Sarich – Judas; Kudra Owens – Mary; Rob Fowler - Pilate
2007, Date Unk. Vienna Chris Murray, Priven Moore, iloncka Vockel
2008, March 20th or 21st Vienna Cast:Drew Sarich (Jesus), Serkan Kaya (Judas), Rob Fowler (Simon/Annas), Caroline Vasicek (Maria Magdalena), André Bauer (Pilatus), Roman Straka (Petrus), Jacqueline Braun, Kathleen Bauer, Tina Schöltzke (Soulgirls), Jacqueline Braun (King Herod), Karsten Kammeier (Kaiphas). 2011, Dec. 4th LaJolla Playhouse Cast: Paul Nolan, Jeremy Kushnier (u/s Judas), Chilina Kennedy, Sandy Winsby (u/s Pilate), Bruce Dow, Marcus Nance, Lee Siegel, Aaron Walpole, Mike Nadajewski.
2012, March 14th Broadway Cast: Paul Nolan, Josh Young, Chilina Kennedy, Tom Hewitt, Bruce Dow, Marcus Nance, Aaron Walpole
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
2002, Feb. 19th Performance Riverside Eden Espinosa, Roger Befeler, John LaLonde, Jennifer Rias, John Hrbacek, Matt Logan, David Beaver, Robert Vance, Ryan Ball, Trevor Brackney.
KISS ME KATE
2002, Aug. Date Unk. London Proshot Brent Barrett, Rachel York, Nancy Anderson, Michael Berresse, Teddy Kemper, Jack Chissick. Professionally filmed for PBS Television. A
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
2010, April 7th Broadway. Kelsey Grammar, Douglas Hodge, Fred Applegate, Veanne Cox, Chris Hoch, Elena Shaddow, A.J. Shively, Nick Adams, Christine Andreas, Sean A. Carmon, Nicholas Cunningham, Robin De Jesus, Sean Patrick Doyle, Daley Hensley, Logan Keslar, terry Lavell, Heather Lindell, Bill Nolte, David Nathan Perlow, Cheryl Stern
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
2001, Chicago Il Norbert Leo Butz, Lauren Kennedy
2007 Vienna ProShot Rob Fowler and Caroline Frank. Staged in English. A+ March 10, 2013 ~ Off-Broadway Betsy Wolfe, Adam Kantor. A stunning capture of a beautiful production, Adam and Betsy are sensational. One disc
LEGALLY BLONDE
2007, Sept. 2nd Broadway Laura Bell Bundy, Andy Karl as (u/s) Emmett, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson, Michael Rupert, Tracy Jai Edwards, Annaleigh Ashford. Nicely captured with only minimal spotlight washout in some spots. A-
2007, Oct. 25th Broadway Becky Gulsvig as (u/s) Elle, Andy Karl as (u/s) Emmett, Richard Blake, Kate Shindle, Michael Rupert, Orfeh, Haven Burton. Great capture of the two understudies in the role. Shot from the orchestra with amazing shots. A+
LENNON
2005, Aug. 6th Broadway Will Chase, Chad Kimball, Terrence Mann, Julia Murney, Marcy Harriell, Mandy Gonzalez, Michael Potts, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao-Salki. First minute or two is sound only, then improves greatly. Nicely filmed. Some slight generational loss. DVD also includes scanned Playbill information, as well as 5 clips from NY1 including pre-Broadway coverage, opening night coverage and a review. A-
LE ROI SOLEIL
Proshot
LESLIE KRITZER IS PATTY LUPONE AT LES MOUCHES
10/4/06 ~ Joe’s Pub, New York Drama Desk nominee Leslie Kritzer (The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Funny Girl, Hairspray, Legally Blonde) embodies Patti LuPone, performing the exact song set, arrangements and script of the legendary smash club act LuPone did at midnight on Saturdays during her run on Broadway in Evita at the no longer existent Chelsea club, Les Mouches. LuPone’s original Les Mouches musical director/arranger David Lewis is back to lead the band and the thrilling evening is directed and produced by Ben Rimalower. New York Times review: “Leslie Kritzer doesn’t just shine in her talk-of-the-town new show—she explodes like a supernova. Of course, the star power she displays is not entirely her own: Kritzer is channeling a supersized performance by Patti LuPone, whose status as our era’s top musical-theater diva is cemented by this irreverent homage. Every Saturday for 30 weeks in 1980, while starring in the original Broadway cast of Evita, LuPone performed a midnight show at the Chelsea gay disco Les Mouches; with help from LuPone’s original musical director and pianist, David Lewis (who repeats those duties at Joe’s Pub, leading a five-piece band), Kritzer re-creates this legendary nightclub act with a riveting mix of worship, parody and sheer nerve. LuPone’s persona is elemental—earthy humor, fiery emotion and watery sentiment joined to the hurricane wind of her vocals—but since she tended to camp herself up to begin with, the humor in Kritzer’s show comes easily. Outfitted in a hilariously garish white tuxedo, the young singer has fun slurring unintelligibly through her opening number, “I’m a Latin from Manhattan.” (Following LuPone, she replaces the final comic cry of “Velveeta!” with the arguably even cheesier “Evita!”) But her breathtaking renditions of such LuPone standards as “Meadowlark,” “Rainbow High” and “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” go well beyond kitsch. Ultimately, it is Kritzer’s prodigious range and stamina, not just LuPone’s, that drive her audience wild. This is no mere star reproduction, but a star-making performance all its own.” Filmed using one camera on a tripod very close to the stage. (To see the original show, see Patti LuPone At Les Mouches.) A
LESTAT
2005, Dec. 28th San Francisco, CA Hugh Panaro, Carolee Carmello, Drew Sarich (u/s), Jim Stanek, Roderick Hill, Michael Genet, Allison Fischer. San Francisco Pre-Broadway Debut; amazing quality digital video recorded from rear balcony. Great zooms, following action, no black-outs and little head-obstruction. A
2006, March 27th Broadway PReview Hugh Panaro, Carolee Carmello, Jim Stanek, Allison Fischer, Michael Genet, Roderick Hill. Very nicely filmed from the balcony. Crystal clear video and audio. A
2006, April 4 Broadway Preview Hugh Panaro, Carolee Carmello, Drew Sarich, Jim Stanek, Roderick Hill, Allison Fischer, Steve Wilson (u/s Marquis). Wonderful quality and a decent show. A
2006, May 4th Broadway Hugh Panaro, Carolee Carmello, Allison Fischer, Michael Genet, Drew Sarich. Beautifully shot from the balcony with some great close ups. This is probably the best video of the show I have seen. A
2006, May 27th Broadway Drew Sarich (Lestat), Carolee Carmello (Gabrielle), Sean Maclauglin (Armand), Chris Peluso (Louis), Roderick Hill (Nicolas), Allison Fischer (Claudia)
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
April 21, 2005 - Broadway - Rating: A- Victoria Clark (Margaret), Kelli O'Hara (Clara), Matthew Morrison (Fabrizio), MichaelBerresse (Giuseppe), Sarah Uriate-Berry (Franca), Mark Harelik (Signor Naccarelli), Patti Coheneur (Signora Naccarelli), Beau Gravitte (Roy), Joseph Sirivano (Priest)
THE LION KING
2006, Jan 5th San Diego Gugwana Dlamini (Rafiki), Rufus Bonds, Mr. (Mufasa), Marvette Williams (Sarabi), Derek Hasenstab (Zazu), Robbie Swift (Zazu), Khaleel Mandel Carter (Young Simba), Kenisha Simone Harris (Young Nala, Damian Baldet (Timon), Phil Fiorini (Pumbaa), Wallace (Smith (Simba), Ta'Rea Campbell (Nala) Filmed from the back of the balcony, some heads in the way, and the camera moves around a lot; picture is clear, decent sound; a nice video B+
THE LITTLE MERMAID
2008, Jan. 30th Broadway - Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Bret Shuford (u/s Prince Eric), Norm Lewis, Titus Burgess, Eddie Korbich, Trevor Braun, Tyler Maynard. Great capture with great close-ups. The first 11 minutes after the overture are mostly blackouts due to late comers, after that no real problems. Also includes Part of Your World performance and interview on The View. A-
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
1995, Nov. Date Unk. Pittsburg, PA Theatre production at the historic Byham Theatre in Pittsburgh. This production is closer to the original Off Broadway production than the recent Broadway version. Semi-pro shot using one camera on a tripod. Quality A-
2003, June 5th Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables, FL Alice Ripley, Hunter Foster, Reg Rogers, Lee Wilkof, Billy Porter, Dioni Michelle Collins, Moeisha McGill, Haneefah Wood. Nice picture and sound; occasional spotlight washout and picture cover-up until “Skid Row”; very cool to see the different actors and sets and Audrey plant; historical! 1st generation from the master. (Dentist is HILARIOUS in this cast!) A-
2005, July 3 Tour, Chicago, IL - Jonathan Rayson, Yvette Lawrence, Yasmeen Sulieman, Iris Burruss, Latonya Holmes, Lenny Wolpe, James Moye, Michael James Leslie
2009, May 4th Liverpool, UK Tour Clare Buckfield, Damian Humbley, Sylvester McCoy, Alex Ferns, Donna Hines, Nadia Di Mambro, Lara Martin. Beautifully filmed and crystal clear. Great production which is bigger than the original Off-Broadway version, but not as big as the Broadway version. Widescreen. A
THE LORD OF THE RINGS
2007, Date Unk. Toronto James Loye (Frodo Baggins), Peter Howe (Sam Gamgee), Brent Carver(Gandalf), Owen Sharpe (Pippin), Victor A. Young (Elornd Halfelven), Carly Street (Arwen Evenstar), Cliff Saunders (Bilbo Baggins), Gabriel Burrafato (Legolas), Michael Therriault(Gollum), Rebecca Jackson Mendoza (Galadriel) Highlights, most of Act II Included.
MAN OF LA MANCHA
11-24-02 Broadway Revival
A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
2002, Sept. 21st Lincoln Center Faith Prince, Roger Rees, Charles Keating, Patti Perkins, Steven Pasquale, Ronn Carroll. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Aherns, book by Terrence McNally. Very good picture & sound, occasional head at bottom of screen. A-
MARTIN GUERRE
1997, Jan. 5th London Iain Glen, Rebecca Lock, Jérôme Pradon, Matt Rawle, Michael Mattus,Susan Jane Tanner, MartinTurner. Excellent clear steady camera workwith an unobstucted view.
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
12/8/06 ~ North Hollywood, CA Bets Malone, Kirsten Benton-Chandler, Kim Huber, Julie Dixon Jackson. Same great show as described above, with slightly better production values in the form of nicer sets. Filmed using one camera on a tripod at the El Portal Theatre. DVD has been enhanced with an opening menu and chapter stops at all the songs. Check out their website for a sampling of the music and more info: www.marvelouswonderettes.com A
MARY POPPINS
2005, Feb.22nd London Laura Michelle Kelly, Linzi Hately and OLC. Digital, from the master. Plus bonus 10 minute clip of cast performing on a London Tv Show. A- 2006, Nov. 2nd West End, London Rebecca Lock as (u/s) Mary, Gavin Creel, Aden Gillett, Eliza Lumley, Sarah Flind, Louise Gold, Diane Langton, Robert Madge, Sarah Mansfield. Crystal Clear Picture and sound. For some reason I enjoy the London production better than the Broadway one. Gavin is wonderful and Rebecca does a charming job as the understudy for Mary. A
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
2013, March 6th Broadway Cast: Oona Laurence, Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert, Lesli Margherita, Lauren Ward, Karen Aldridge, Jack Broderick, Frenie Acoba
MEMPHIS
2009, Dec. 18th Broadway Starring: Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin, J. Bernard Calloway, Michael McGrath, Cass Morgan 2011, Nov. 19th Broadway Cast: Adam Pascal, Montego Glover
MISS SAIGON
2001, Jan 7th Broadway Lea Salonga, Ruthie Henshall, Luoyong Wang, Will Chase Notes: Filming is good, but there are occasional obstructions.
2001 Manila, Philippines - Pro-shot. Lea Salonga, Will Chase, Leo Tavarro Valdez, Ronn K. Smith, Lisa Capps, Robert Sena, Isay Alvarez
2002, Dec. 20th Schenectady, NY Starring: Jon Jon Briones, Jennifer Hubilla, and Alan Gillespie Produced by Big League Theatricals Tour. Excellent video with many close-ups and a couple of head obstructions but still great; 1st generation from the master A.
2006, Date Unk. UK Tour Ramin Karimloo (Chris), John Partridge (John)Ima Castro (Kim), Jon Jon Briones (the Engineer), Lara Pulver (Ellen), Christian Rey Marbella (Thuy), Christine Sambeli-Marquez (Gigi)
MOVIN' OUT
2003, Oct. 17th Broadway Michael Cavanagh, and the complete original Broadway cast.
MOZART
2006 - Wein - Concert Proshot - Rasmus Borkowsi (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)Andre Bauer (Leopold Mozart) Carolin Vasicek (Nannerl Mozart) Uwe Kroger (Heironymus Colloredo) Jana Stelley (Constanze Weber) Carin Filipcic (Baronin Von waldstatten) Harald Tauber (Schikaneder) Dennis Kozeluh (Graf Arco)
MY FAIR LADY
2001, Sept. 5th London With Jonathan Pryce and Alexandra Jay. Beautiful video, lots of closeups and medium shots for the dances. A THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD 2012, November 7th Broadway Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Chita Rivera, Gregg Edelman, Jim Norton, Andy Karl, Jessie Mueller, Betsy Wolfe, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Benson, Robert Creighton. Another beautiful HD capture of this fantastic show. The cast is even tighter since previews and this is such a fun show with a terrific cast that is perfection! Hilarious Lovers scene at the end with Puffer and Bazzard. A+
NERO
2008, July 11th Poughkeepsie, NY Starring: Idina Menzel, Jeffrey Carlson, Lea Michele, Michael Arden, Laila Robbins, David Patrick Kelly, Paolo Montalban
NEWSIES
2012, March 17th Broadway Cast: Jeremy Jordan, John Dossett, Kara Lindsay, Capathia Jenkins, Ben Fankhauser, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Matthew Schechter.
NEXT TO NORMAL
2008, March 1st Off Broadway. Alice Ripley, Brian D'arcy James, Jen Damiano, Aaron Tveit, Adam Chanler-Berat, Asa Somers.
2009, April 4th Broadway Alice Ripley (Diana), J. Robert Spencer (Dan), Jen Damiano (Natalie), Aaron Tveit (Gabe), Louis Hobson (Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine), Adam Chanler-Berat (Henry). Nicely filmed from the balcony. Some spotlight washout in the wider shots. A
2010, March 18th Broadway Cast: Jessica Phillips, J. Robert Spencer, Jennifer Damiano, Adam Chanler-Berat, Kyle Dean Massey, Louis Hobson A+ 2010, July 18th Broadway Alice, Brian & Jennifer's Final Performances: Alice Ripley, Brian D'Arcy James, Kyle Dean Massey, Jennifer Damiano, Louis Hobson, Adam Chanler-Berat. An electric and heartfelt night of theater, pretty much sums it all up. Beautiful capture that includes curtain call speeches where Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey came on stage to speak. A
2010, July 19th Broadway Starring: Marin Mazzie, Jason Danieley, Kyle Dean Massey, Meghann Fahy, Adam Chanler-Berat, Louis Hobson. Beautiful capture of Marin and Jason's first performance. This was also the first performance of Meghann since taking over the role. Marin and Jason do a great as Diana and Dan. They really embraced the roles and had a great grasp on the characters. A
2010, Dec. 4th Tour Los Angeles Tour Cast: Alice Ripley, Asa Sommers, Curt Hansen, Emma Hunton, Preston K. Sadleir, Jeremy Kushnier. A Magnificent and beautiful capture of the new tour cast from the first stop in LA. The cast is very solid and made it their own from any other cast. A very highly, highly enjoyable cast with a few performances that rival the original. A+ 2011, October 1st Pioneer Theatre Judy McLane (Diana), Jonathan Rayson (Dan), Ephie Aardema (Natalie), Alex Brightman (Henry), Matt Dengler (Gabe), Ben Crawford (Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden) Closing night
NINE
1982, Date Unk. Broadway - Raul Julia, Anita Morris, Karen Akers. Very Old, Good for its time. Picture is grainy, good close-ups. B
2003, March 30th Broadway revival - Antonio Banderas, Mary Stuart Masterson, Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, Chita Rivera, Mary Beth Peil, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Nell Campbell, Deirdre Goodwin, and William Ulrich.
THE NORMAL HEART
Date: April 19th, 2011 Broadway Cast: Ellen Barkin, Patrick Breen, Mark Harelik, John Benjamin Hickey, Luke MacFarlane, Joe Mantello, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons,Richard Topol, Wayne Alan Wilcox.
NUNSENSE
1993 Broadway - Rue McClanahan (Mother Superior), Christine Anderson (Sister Robert-Ann), Semina De Laurentis (Sister Amnesia), Christine Toy (Sister Leo), Terri White (Sister Hubert). Proshot
THE ODD COUPLE
10/25/05 ~ Broadway Revival Starring: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Brad Garrett, Rob Bartlet, Olivia d'Abo, Jessica Stone.
OKLAHOMA!
1979 ~ Broadway, Revival Christine Andreas, Laurence Guittard, Mary Wickes, Bruce Adler, Christine Ebersole, Harvey Evans . RARE FIND! Amazingly good quality for a video of this age, with only minimul generational loss. This video was probably made for a cast member, or maybe for media use at it was filmed from a tripod, with sound patched in directly from the sound board. (It's great to see Christine Ebersol as Ado Annie.) A-
2008, Aug. 17th Royal Albert Hall Brent Barrett (Curley), Lisa Vroman (Laurey), Maureen Lipman (Aunt Eller), Klea Blackhurst (Ado Annie), Tim Flavin (Will Parker), Karl Daymond (Jud) BBC televison broadcast of the BBC radio concert
OLIVER!
1996 - Mediterranean Conference Center, Malta Harry Borg, Claudette Pace, Dean Zammit, Jon Rosser, Daniel Lake A great production in English, and great performances, especially by Dean Zammit who plays Oliver. Multi-camera proshot with slight generation loss A
ONCE THE MUSICAL
2012, Feb. 29th Broadway Cast: Steve Kazee, Cristin Milloti, David Abeles, Claire Candela, Will Connolly, Elizabeth Davis, David Patrick Kelly, Anne L. Nathan, Lucas Papaelias, Andy Taylor, Mckayla Twiggs (Ivanka), Erikka Walsh, Paul Whitty, J. Michael Zygo
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
1998 ~ Music Theatre of Wichita, KS (VOB) -Darius de Haas, Debra M.Walton,Angela Lockett, Betti O, Arthur Marks Semi-pro shot with one camera. Lovely picture and perfect audio through the soundboard. Includes scanned program information; good clear video and sound A
2001, July 20th New Jersey Performing Arts center
2002, May 12th Broadway Starring: LaChanze, Jerry Dixon, Andrea Frierson-Toney, Sheila Gibbs, Kecia Lewis, Afi McClendon, Gerry McIntyre, Milton Craig Nealy, Nikki Rene, Monique Cintron, Eric Riley, Ellis E. Williams, Lillias White. Great concert reunion beautifuly proshot. A+
ONCE UPON THE MATTRESS
1996, Dec. 18th Broadway Sarah Jessica Parker, Jane Krakowski, Heath Lamberts, Mary Lou Rosato, David Aaron Baker, Lewis Cleale, David Hibbard, Tom Alan Robbins [Shot from what seems like right mezzanine. Mostly a stationary shot with some good zooms but no real close-ups. Some washout from spotlights. Some slight head obstruction. Good sound. B-]
ON THE TOWN
2005, May 28th London Tim Howar, Adam Garcia, Aaron Lazar, Helen Anker, Caroline O'Conner, Lucy Schaufer, Sylvia Syms, Andrew Shore, Janine Duvitski, Alison Jiear. A production of the English National Opera. Video is nice and clear, but a bit on the shakey side. A-
THE PAJAMA GAME
2006, Feb. 18th Broadway Cast: Harry Connick, Jr., Kelli O'Hara, Michael McKean, Peter Benson, Joyce Chittick, Megan Lawrence, Michael McCormick, Roz Ryan, Paula Leggett Chase, Bianca Marroquin Quality/Notes: Excellent recording; Great picture and sound.
PAL JOEY
2008, Dec. 10th 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). “Pal Joey is the story of a Chicago nightclub entertainer in the late 1930s. He's uses everybody to get what he wants, especially women. He's probably not as good as he thinks he is, but he manages to get by. It was first a book by John O'Hara, then a 1940 musical by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Lorenz Hart. It was made into a movie in 1957 and now it's in its fifth Broadway revival.” Very nicely filmed from the balcony and crystal clear. A
PARADE
Original Broadway Cast
11/1/09 ~ Los Angeles, CA - 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). One short blackout in the first act, occasional spotlight washout, and some heads in the bottom of the frame, but nothing too bad. A-
PASSION
2005, March 31st Live from Lincoln Center Broadcast Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Michael Cerveris. Excellent quality video taped from digital television of the PBS broadcast of the concert of the Sondheim/Lapine musical. Letterboxed. A
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
2012, March 31st Broadway Christian Borle, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Adam Candler-Berat, Kevin Del Aguila, Rick Holmes, Arnie Burton. Great capture of the new Broadway transfer, which tells how Peter Pan came about. Great performances from Christian and the entire cast. A
PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Opera Australia Proshot - Anthony Warlow (Pirate King), David Hobson (Frederic), John Bolton-Wood (Major-General Stanley), Suzanne Johnston (Ruth), Taryn Fiebig (Mabel Stanley), Richard Alexander (Sergeant of Police), Andrew Brunsdon (Samuel).
THE PIRATE QUEEN
2006, Oct. 11th Chicago, IL Stephanie J. Block, Hadley Frasier, Jeff McCarthy, Linda Balgord, William Youmans, Marcus Chait Finally the whole show and beautifully captured. Crystal clear picture and sound and almost no coverups at all; excellent video, very nicely done A+
2007, Aug. 13th 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 performance on the the View. A+
PIRATES!
2007, July 5th 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
PORGY AND BESS
2012, Jan. 11th Broadway Norm Lewis, Audra McDonald, David Alan Grier, Phillip Boykin, Nikki Renee Daniels, Joshua Henry, Christopher Innvar, Bryonha Marie Parham, NaTasha Yvette Williams. Beautiful capture with no obstructions of this nicely reworked classic. Norm and Audra are of course sensational, as this the rest of the cast. A+
THE PRODUCERS
2001, Feb. 21st Chicago Nathan Lane (Max), Matthew Broderick (Leo), Roger Bart (Carmen), Gary Beach (Roger), Cady Huffman (Ulla), Ron Orbach (Franz)
2002, March 22nd (possibly 12th) Broadway Henry Goodman, Steven Weber, Roger Bart, Gary Beach, Brad Oscar, Cady Huffman. Filmed from 2nd row mezz center. Missing a few seconds during Keep It Gay. Digital video. A-
2002, Dec. 19th Broadway Brad Oscar, Roger Bart, Gary Beach, Brad Musgrove, Cady Huffman, John Tracey EganBroadway
2005, May 24th Broadway Roger Bart- Leo Bloom, Max Bialystock- Richard Kind, Angi Schworer- Ulla, Kathy Fitzgerald- Shirley and others.(A-)
PROMISES PROMISES
2010, April 1st Broadway Revival Sean Hayes (Chuck Baxter), Kristin Chenoweth (Fran Kubelik), Tony Goldwyn (JD Sheldrake), Katie Finneran (Marge MacDougall), Dick Latessa (Dr Dreyfuss), Brooks Ashmanskas (Mr Dobitch), Peter Benson (Mike Kirkeby), Sean Martin Hingston (Mr Eichelberger)
PROOF
8/7/02 ~ Broadway Anne Heche, Neil Patrick Harris, Len Cariou. A-
RAGTIME
Original Broadway Cast
2002, March 27th Cardiff International Arena - Maria Friedman (Mother), Dave Willetts (Father), Matthew White (Younger Brother, Graham Bickley (Tateh). This is the 1-night only Semi-staged concert version and was the introduction of the musical to the UK before it eventually opened the next year at London's Piccadilly Theatre
2009, Oct.25th Broadway Revival Christiane Noll, Robert Petkoff, Ron Bohmer, Quentin Earl Darrington, Bobby Steggert, Stephanie Umoh Great video. Great close-ups and sound. Beginning of Act II takes a quick moment to get settled. A-
REEFER MADNESS
Original Off Broadway Cast
RENT
2001, June 3rd Benny Tour - Matt Caplan, Jeremy Kushnier, Karmine Alers (u/s Mimi), Stefanie Roth (u/s Maureen), Jacqueline B. Arnold, Mark Richard Ford, Shaun Earl, Brian Love.
2001, Aug. 18th Broadway - Manley Pope (Roger); Trey Ellet (Mark); Yassmin Alers( Mimi U/s) Natalie Venetia Belcon (Joanne); Kendra Kassebaum [Maureen u/s]; Mark Leroy Johnson (Collins); Andy Senor (Angel) - looks like it was transferred from VHS.
2002, Feb.14th Broadway - Matt Caplan (u/s Roger), Trey Ellet (Mark), Karmine Alers (Mimi), Mark Richard Ford (Collins), Maggie Benjamin (Maureen), Myiia Watson-Davis (Joanne), Stu James (Benny) Notes from trader: Only known video of Matt Caplan as Roger, major generation loss, low buzzing throughout the show.
2002, May 10th Broadway - Joey Fatone, Manley Pope
2003, Aug. 11th Broadway - Matt Caplan, Cary Shields
2004, March 30th Broadway - Jeremy Kushnier, Joshua Kobak*, Mark Richard Ford, D'Monroe, Haneefah Wood*, Andy Senor, Dominique Roy*, Maggie Benjamin, Destan Owens, Catrice Joseph, Kristen Lee Kelly, Justin A. Johnston, Sebastian Arcelus, Enrico Rodriguez, Mayumi Ando. Joshua breaks the projector during Finale A.
2006, April 24 Broadway (10th Anniversary) Anthony Rapp (Mark), Adam Pascal (Roger), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi), Jesse L. Martin (Collins), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Angel), Idina Menzel (Maureen), Freddie Walker (Joanne), Taye Diggs (Benny)
2007, Aug. 4th Broadway - HIGHLIGHTS ONLY Anthony Rapp (Mark), Adam Pascal (Roger), Tamyra Grey (Mimi), Troy Horne (Collins), Justin Johnston (Angel), Kelly Karbacz (Maureen, u/s), Merle Dandridge (Joanne), D'Monroe (Benny)
2007, Oct. 27th Tour Heinz Winckler (Roger), Jed Resnick (Mark), Anwar Robinson (Collins), John Watson (Benny), Onyie Nwachukwu (Joanne), Kristen-Alexzander Griffith (Angel), Jennifer Colby Talton (Mimi), Christine Dwyer (Maureen), Stephanie Spano (u/s Mrs. Cohen), Natalie R. Perkins (SOLoist ), Devon Settles Jr. (SOLoist), Corey Joseph Mach (Gordon), Dustin Brayley (Steve), Tim Ehrlich (Paul), Jade Hicks (Alexi)
2008, Feb. 21st Broadway - Jay Wilkison (u/s Roger), Harley Jay (Mark), Michael McElroy; Rodney Hicks; Kenna J. Ramsey; Justin Johnston; Tamyra Gray; Nicolette Hart; Peter Matthew Smith* [Gordon]; Caren Lyn Manuel; Maia Nkenge Wilson; Marcus Paul James; Andy Senor; Shaun Earl; Andrea Goss
2008, June 28th Broadway Will Chase, Adam Kantor, Todd E. Pettiford as (u/s) Collins, Rodney Hicks, Merle Dandrige, Justin Johnston, Karmine Alers as (u/s) Mimi, Eden Espinosa. First couple minutes are shakey, no real obstructions and nice closeups. Karmine gives a great performance here. A-
2009, Jan. 10th Cleveland, OH The Broadway Tour: Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Gwen Stewart, Michael McElroy, Haneefah Wood, Justin Johnston, Lexi Lawson, Nicolette Hart, Jacques C. Smith. Amazing energy and performances, many new touches to this tour. Beautifully captured and cast. Also includes One Song Glory and Out Tonight from the evening show
2010, Aug. 6th Hollywood Bowl Mark: Sylar Austin, Roger: Aaron Tveit, Mimi: Vanessa Hudgins, Maureen: Nicole Scherzinger, Joanne: Tracie Thoms, Angel: Telly Leung, Collins: Wayne Brady
RING OF FIRE
2006, April 28th Broadway Jeb Brown, Jason Edwards, Jarrod Emick, Beth Malone, Cass Morgan, Lari White. A
ROBIN HOOD
2006 official DVD München Sabine Neibersch, Daniela Ziegler, Jesper Tyden, Roy Weissensteiner, Jon Geoffrey Goldsworthy, Günther Kaufmann, Elke Schlimbach, Marny Bergerhoff, Mark Derichs, Markus Dietz, Japheth Myers, Mathias Schiemann, Ray Strachan, Christoph Trauth Quality: A+
ROCK OF AGES
2009, April 12th Broadway Constantine Maroulis, Amy Spanger, James Carpinello, Tad Wilson as (u/s) Dennis/Record Company Man, Mitchell Jarvis, Michele Mais, Lauren Molina, Paul Schoeffler, Wesley Taylor. Has about 8 minutes of total blackouts, mostly towards the beginning. A fun show, especially if you like 80s music. A-
ROCKY HORROR SHOW
2001, Aug. 17th Broadway Cast: Tom Hewitt (Frank-N-Furter), Jarrod Emick (Brad), Alice Ripley (Janet), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Magenta), Mark Price (Riff-Raff), Ana Gayster (Columbia), James Stovall (u/s Eddie/Dr. Scott), Jonathan Sharp (u/s Rocky), Dick Cavett (Narrator)
2001, Nov. 18th Broadway Terrence Mann, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jarrod Emick, Kristen Lee Kelly, Sebastian Bach, Liz Larsen, John Jeffrey Martin (u/s), Jason Wooten, Gilbert Gottfried, Matthew Morrison, Kevin Cahoon, James Stovall, Rosa Curry, Daniel C. Levine, Yassmin Alers
RUDOLF AFAIRE MAYERLING
2009 Original Vienna Cast Proshot Drew Sarich, Lisa Antoni, Uwe Kröger, Carin Filipcic, Wietske van Tongeren, Claus Dam. (credits to atheshar)
6-8-08 - Off Broadway - J ulia Murney, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mary Faber, Daniel Zaitchik, Aaron Tveit, Van Hughes, John Dossett, Mary Faber, Juliana Ashley Hansen, Curtis Holbrook, Josh Breckenridge, Jason Michael, Snow, Morgan Weed, Produced at Playwrights Horizon. Nicely Filmed with great close-ups, but there is one Cover-up which lasts about 10 Minutes, A-
SCARLET PIMPERNEL
1999, March 29th and 30th Broadway Douglas Sills, Rachel York, Rex Smith. Closing night. Douglas gives a speech at the end, and Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton make an appearance. Edited footage from two subsequent performances.
2000, March 4th US Tour Douglas Sills, Amy Bodnar, William Michals
2003- Halle - PROSHOT Darius Merstein (Percival Blakeney), Ann Christin Elverum (Marguerite St. Just), Chris Murray (Citizen Chauvelin).
2003, Aug. Date Unk Music Theatre of Wichita, KS
2008 - Takarazuka Star Troupe, Japan - PROSHOT 2x DVD Aran Kei as Percy, Toono Asuka as Marguerite, Yuzuki Reon as Chauvelin,Tatsuki You as Dewhurst, Kazu Ryouka as Armand, Yumesaki Nene as Marie Grosholtz, Yuuho Satoru as Mercier, Tsurumi Mayuu as Coupeau, Ayami Haya as Ozzy, Amao Keika as Jessup, Yumeno Seika as Elton and Mahiro Shun as Farleigh
THE SECRET GARDEN
2001, March 26th and 30th London (Act One missing the last minute) Cast: Philip Quast (Archie), Linzi Hateley (Martha), Craig Purnell (Dickon), Meredith Braun (Lily), Peter Polycarpou (Neville), Cassandra Compton/Lizzie Bowling (Mary Lennox), Zach Morris/James Gillies (Colin)
2005, Dec. 5th BCEFA Concert Steven Pasquale, Will Chase, Michael Arden, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Laura Benanti, Jaclyn Niedenthal, Deborah S. Craig, Matt Cavenaugh, Jenny Powers, Sara Gettelfinger, David Canary, Benjamin Magnuson, Max von Essen World AIDS Day Benefit Concert
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
2001, April 1st Broadway Aaron Carter, Cathy Rigby. Missing about the first half of Act I, but then continues on with the rest of the show. Very clear video. A-
SHREK THE MUSICAL
2008, Aug. 15th Seattle Try-Outs Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber, Chester Gregory
2009, Jan 1st Broadway Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber, Daniel Breaker, John Tartaglia
2009, April 11th Broadway Cast: Brian D' Arcy James, Haven Burton (u/s Fiona), Christopher Sieber, Daniel Breaker, John Tartaglia sunetblvd79's master
SIDE SHOW
1997, Nov. 16th Broadway - Emily Skinner, Alice Ripley, Norm Lewis, Jeff McCarthy, Hugh Panaro, and Ken Jennings. SILENCE THE MUSICAL 2011, November 18th Off-Broadway B+/A- Cast: David Garrison, Jenn Harris, Stephen Bienskie Notes: Filmed from an odd angle-it almost looks like someone sitting in the front row just put the camera onstage
SISTER ACT
2009 ~ London Patina Miller (Deloris Van Cartier), Sheila Hancock (Mother Superior), Ian Lavender (Monsignor Howard), Ako Mitchell (Eddie), Julian Cannonier* (u/s Shank), Katie Rowley Jones (Sister Mary Robert), Claire Greenway (Sister Mary Patrick). Well filmed from the back of the nicely raked Orchestra section, so the filmer is at the same level as the stage and there are no heads in the frame. A few short cover-ups due to late comers at the beginning of Act 1, and the curtain call is missing. A
SONDHEIMS 75th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT CELEBRATION
2005, July 8th Los Angeles, CA COMPLETE version of the show, expertly edited together. Incredible video of this one night only concert. Also includes bonus pictures of celebrity arrivals, backstage photos, and fan photos. Multi camera shoot. DVD has professional menus, thumbnail images and chapter stops at the beginning of the musical numbers. Not pro shot but looks it!
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
2010, March 26th Broadway Vanessa Williams, Barbara Cook, Tom Wopat, Leslie Kritzer, Norm Lewis, Erin Mackey, Euan Morton, Matthew Scott
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
2005, May 5th New York - Andrea Burns, Jessica Mdaskey, Brooks Ashmanskas, Jerry Dixon. The show's author, Jason Robert Brown serves as pianist, conductor and emcee.
SOUTH PACIFIC
2010, Aug. 18th Broadway Proshot Kelli O'Hara (Nellie), Paulo Szot (Emile), Matthew Morrison (Lieutenant Cable), Danny Burstein (Billis), Loretta Ables Sayre (Bloody Mary), Sean Cullen (Commander William Harbison), Li Jun Li (Liat)
SPAMALOT
Original Broadway Cast
2008, April 20th Broadway Cast: Jonathan Hadary, Hannah Waddinham, Bradley Dean, Rick Holmes, Clay Aiken, David Hibbard, Tom Deckman, Brad Oscar.
SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK
2010, Dec. 17th Broadway Reeve Carney (Peter Parker/Spider Man), Jennifer Damiano (Mary Jane Watson), Patrick Page (Norman Osborn/The Green Goblin), Gerald Avery (Swarm), Collin Baja (Carnage), Emmanuel Brown (Electro), Matt Caplan (Flash) *Not great footage because the recorder aimed too high; audio is clear and most of the aerial sequences are seen
2011, Sept. 17th Broadway Reeve Carney (Peter Parker/Spider Man), Jennifer Damiano (Mary Jane Watson), T.V. Caripo (Arachne), Patrick Page (Mary Jane’s Father), Michael Mulheren (J. Jonah Jameson), Ken Marks (Uncle Ben), Megan Lewis (u/s Aunt May). A nice capture of the reworked 2.0 version. Some of the flight sequences above the audience are a little hard to see, because everyone leans forward and ushers come out to make sure no one gets out of their seats, so there is an occasional blackout as the filmer hides his camera. But overall, a great capture of a show that must have been hard to film. 2012, October 14th Broadway Matthew James Thomas (alt. Peter Parker/Spider-Man), Kristen Martin (u/s Mary Jane), Robert Cuccioli, Katrina Lenk (Arachne), Laura Beth Wells, Ken Marks, Isabel Keating, Michael Mulheren. First act is slightly shaky with some head obstruction but act 2 is better; about a minute of blackouts towards the start of the each act. Two discs.
SPRING AWAKENING
2007, Feb. 10th Broadway Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, John Gallagher Jr and the Original Broadway Cast except: Frances Mercanti Anthony (Adult Female – u/s), Phoebe Strole (Ilse – u/s), Krysta Rodriguez (Anna – u/s)
2007, Feb. 21st Broadway Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, John Gallagher Jr, Christine Estabrook, Stephen Spinella – Filmed from the far left in the orchestra with many coverups and spotlight washout; camera not always focused on the stage unfortunately; really nice sound though
2008, May 30 Broadway - Kyle Riabko (Melchior), Eryn Murman (Wendla), Blake Bashoff (Moritz), Gerard Canonico (Georg), Christine Estabrook (Adult Woman), Lilli Cooper (Martha), Blake Daniel(Ernst), Glenn Fleshler (Adult Men), Emma Hunton (Ilse), Brian Charles Johnson (Otto), Phoebe Strole (Anna), Matt Doyle (Hanschen), Remy Zaken (Thea)
2008, July 19 Broadway Matt Shingledecker (u/s Melchior), Brian Charles Johnson (u/s Moritz), Alexandra Socha (Wendla), Matt Doyle (Hanschen), Blake Daniel (Ernst), Jesse Swenson (u/s Otto), Skylar Astin(Georg), Lilli Cooper (Martha), Phoebe Strole (Anna), Remy Zaken (Thea), Emma Hunton (Ilse), Christine Estabrook (Adult Women), Glenn Fleschler (Adult Men). Matinee performance.
2009, May 24th Vienna (Fruhlings Ewarchen) - Rasmus Borkowski (Melchior), Jana Stelley (u/s Wendla - last), Wolfgang Türks (Moritz), Jennifer Kothe (Ilse), Johannes Huth (Hänschen), Sonja Dengler (Martha), André Naujoks* (u/s Ernst), Dominik Hees (Georg), Jeannine Wacker (Thea), Jana Nagy (Anna), Marlon Wehmeier (Otto), Julia Stemberger (Erwachsene Frauen), Daniel Berger (Erwachsene Männer).
STARLIGHT EXPRESS
1989, Jan. 8th Broadway Jane Krakowski, Michael Scott Gregory, Frank Mastrocola. RARE! Final Broadway performance. Missing the first 10 minutes. Filmed from the lighting booth. A-
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
2008, Jan. 26th Broadway 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 close-ups. A
SUNSET BOULEVARD
- London 1995 (VOB) Betty Buckley, Glyn Kerslake (u/s), Anita Louise Combe, Michael Bauer Filmed on a tripod. Full stage shot with some zooms. Great performance! SWEENEY TODD
1979, Date Unk Original Broadway Cast
1981 ~ Broadway Dorothy Louden, George Hearn. Amazing clarity for being 25 years old! Includes TV commercial for the show. A-
2002, June, 14th DC Sondheim Celebration Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jane Pesci-Townsend (u/s, and she was wonderful!), Hugh Panaro, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Walter Charles, Mary Beth Peil. Includes fabulous lyric flub in A Little Priest with Stokes losing character completely. On 2 dvds, from the master. A
2004, March 6th New York City Opera - Elaine Page, Tim Nolen. Great Picture and Sound. Elaine makes a Great Mrs. Lovitts. A
2005, Oct. 18th Broadway Revival Michael Cerveris, Patti Lupone, Mark Jacoby, Donna Lynne Champlin, Manoel Felciano. Great capture, from the master! A
2006 UK Tour - Jason Donovan, Harriet Thorpe, Oliver Beamish, Peter Head, Joanna Hickman, Gemma Page, James Spilling, Susannah Van Den Berg. Some Spotlight Washout but Perfect Audio
2011, May 20th Chatelet Theatre, Paris Proshot (In English) Rod Gilfry (Sweeney Todd), Caroline O'Connor (Mrs. Lovett), Rebecca Bottone (Johanna), Nicholas Garrett (Anthony Hope), Jonathan Best (Judge Turpin), John Graham-Hall (Beadle Bamford), Rebecca de Pont Davies (Beggar Woman), David Curry (Pirelli), Pascal Charbonneau (Toby) Produced at the world-famous Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Musical director: David Charles Abell. In English. Pro-shot video, excellent picture and sound.
SWEET CHARITY
2005, Feb. 24th Chicago Christina Applegate, Denis O'Hare, Paul Schoeffler, Ernie Sabella. Filmed prior to opening on Broadway. Video is a tad shaky, and there are some cover-ups throughout-but what is captured is very good. A-
TANZ DER VAMPIRE
Vienna Pro-Shot w/ fan made Subtitles - Steve Barton, Cornelia Zeng, Aris Sas. looks to be 2nd Generation, some loss.
1999, Nov. 9th Vienna Nicholas Saverine (Graf VOn Krolock), Michaela Kovarikova (Sarah), Brun Grassini (Alfred), Werner Bauer (Professor Abronsius), Jens Janke, Peter Faerber, Valda Aviks, Suzanne Carey (Magda, Mate Mamaras (Herbert) Camshot in a Great Quality. A-
2004, April 23rd Hamburg Felix Martin (Graf von Krolock), Max Niemeyer (Alfred), Werner Bauer (Prof. Abronsius), Jessica Kessler (Sarah), Jesse Webb (Chagal), Anna Thorén (Magda), Jan Merchant (Rebecca), Norbert Kohler (Herbert), Kai Helm (Koukol), Paul Walthaus (Nightmare Solo 1), Aleksander di Capri (Nightmare Solo 2), Jacquie Biggs (Solo Rote Stiefel/Nightmare Solo), Wolf Bader (Solo Rote Stiefel), Andrew Chadwick (Nightmare Solo White Vampire), Peter Horemans (Nightmare Solo Black Vampire)
2005, Nov. 10th Hamburg - Kevin Tarte, Jessica Kessler, Max Niemeyer
2007, July 21st Berlin Cast: Jack Rebaldi (Krolock), Anne Hoth (Sarah), Veit Schaefermeier (Prof Abronsius), Thomas Klotz (Alfred), Jerzy Jeszke (Chagal), Stephanie Sturm (Magda), Jakub Wocial (Herbert), Stefan Buedenbender (Koukol), Maike Katrin Schmidt (Rebecca) * missing only a few parts
2009, June 9th Oberhausen Matthias Stockinger (Graf von Krolock), Anne Hoth (Sarah), Christian Stadlhofer (Professor Abronsius), Riccardo Grecco (Alfred), Jerzy Jeszke (Chagal), Linda Konrad (Magda), Florian Fetterle (Herbert), Stefan Büdenbender (Koukol), Eva Maria Bender (Rebecca)
2009, Oct. 28th Oberhausen Jan Ammann, Nele-Liis Vaiksoo, Christian Stadlhofer, Krisha Dalke, Jerzy Jeszke, Linda Konrad, Florian Fetterle, Stefan Buedenbender, Martine de Jager
1-11-10 Vienna Revival Thomas Borchert (Krolock) Lukas Perman (Alfred) Marjan Shaki (Sarah) Gernot Kranner (Abronsius) James Sbano (Chagal) Anna Thoren (Magda) Florian Theiler (Herbert) Katharina Dorian (Rebecca) Thomas Weissengruber (Koukol)
2011, Feb. 17th and 19th Vienna Drew Sarich (Graf von Krolock), Marja Shaki/ Barbara Obermaier (Sarah), Lukas Perman (Alfred), Gernot Kranner (Professor Abronsius), James Sbano (Chagal), Katharina Dorian (Rebecca), Melanie Ortner (Magda), Marc Liebisch (Herbert), Nick Fleuren/ Thomas Weißengruber (Koukol)
A TALE OF TWO CITIES
2004 Reading/Workshop James Barbour, Ed Dixon, Gary Morris, Gavin Creel
PBS Proshot Concert James Barbour (Sydney Carton), Natalie Toro (Madame Defarge), Brandi Burkhardt (Lucie Manette) Kevin Earley (Ernest DeFarge), J. Mark McVey (Dr. Alexandre Manette), Ed Dixon (John Barsad), Narrated by: Michael York This concert was filmed at England's Theater Royal Brighton. This version is free of pledge breaks.
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
2002, April 13th Broadway - Sutton Foster, Gavin Creel, Marc Kudisch, and Harriet Harris. Shot from the second row with lots of close-ups. Very clear and steady video with very good sound.
2004, June 12 Broadway Susan Egan (Millie), Christian Borle (Jimmy), Kevin Earley (Trevor), Emily Rozek (Dorothy, u/s), Harriet Harris (Mrs.Meers), David Rhee (Ching Ho), Peter Kim (Bun Foo), Leslie Uggams (Muzzy), Liz McCartney (Miss Flannery)
TICK TICK BOOM
Original Cast
TITANIC
1997, Nov. 17th Broadway - John Cunningham (Captain E.J Smith), Jennifer Pieche (Kate McGowen), Theresa McCarthy (Kate Murphey), Melissa Bell Chait (u/s Kate Mullins), Clarke Thorell (Jim Ferral), Victoria Clarke (Alice Beane), Bill Buelle (Edgar Beane), Becky Ann Baker (Charlotte Drake Cardoza), John Bolton (Lightoller), David Garrison (Mr Ismay), Matthew Bennett (Pitman/The Majour), Judith Blazer (Caroline Neville), Michael Cerveris (Thomas Andrews), Alma Cuevro (Ida Strauss), Larry Keith (Isidor Strass), Brian D'Arcy James (Frederick Barrett), Martin Moran (Harold Bride), Mara Stephans (Bellboy), Don Stephensen (Charles Clarke), Henry Stram (u.s Etches), John Jellison (u.s George Widener/Frank Carlson).
2006 ~ Sydney, Australia Hayden Tee, Belinda Wollaston, Robert Gard, Joan Carden, Matthew Willis, Alexander Lewis. Original Australian cast at Sydney’s Theatre Royal. Filmed using one camera on a tripod with sound directly in from the sound board. Nice production, a bit different than the Broadway version, but just as great. A [TITLE OF SHOW]
2008, July 6 Broadway - Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, Larry Pressgrove
URINETOWN
2001, Aug. 29th Broadway Preview: John Cullum, Jeff McCarthy, Spencer Kayden, Hunter Foster, Jennifer Laura Thompson. VENUS IN FUR October 18th, 2011 Broadway Hugh Dancy, Nina Arianda
A VERY POTTER MUSICAL
July 05, 2009 - Darren Criss, Joey Richter, Bonnie Gruesen, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Lauren Lopez
A Very Potter Sequel
THE WEDDING SINGER
2006, April 15th Broadway - Steven Lynch, Laura Benanti, Kevin Cahoon, Mathew Saldivar, Felicia Finley, Tina Maddigan, Amy Spanger, Rita Garder,. Very nicely filed. two times there are short coverups in the second act but overall very good. A-
WEST SIDE STORY
2002, Nov. 13th New York Benefit Concert Kevin Spacey, Katie Curoc, Meryl Streep, Susan Sarandon, Kelsey Grammar, Kevin Kline, Robert DeNiro, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Kattan, Josh Groban, Chita Rivera, Rita Moreno, Bette Midler, Heather Headley, Whoopi Goldberg, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Tony Danza, Rudy Gulianni, Jesse L. Martin, Beyonce Knowles. Suffers a bit from over copying. Pro shot video of Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Center tribute show. B 12-19-08 -Washington D.C., Pre-Broadway - Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, Karen Olivo, Cody green, George Akram, Curtis Holbrook, Joey Haro. this new production is directed by librettist Arthur Laurents and features new bilingual staging, with some dialogue and songs sung in Spanish. the show is produced at Washingtons National Theatre, the host of the original pre-Broadway presentation back in 1957. well filed from the balcony with a nice mix of close-ups and full stage shots. A 2008, Dec. 19th Washington DC Pre-Broadway: Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, Karen Olivo, Cody Green, Geroge Akram, Curtis Holbrook, Joey Haro. Stunning production and sensational cast. Josefina as Maria was precious and an amazing voice. Karen was full of sass and perfection in dance and voice. Features elements of bilingual songs and script which add so much to the story. Beautiful production from top to bottom! Also includes 13 minutes (opening) from the 12/20/08 performance. A+
2008, Feb. 23rd Broadway Matt Cavenaugh (Tony), Josefina Scaglione (Maria), Geroge Akram (Bernardo), Karen Olivo (Anita), Cody Green (Riff), Greg Vinkler (Doc), Joey Haro (Chino 2009, May 16th Broadway Matthew Hydzik as (s/b) Tony, Josefina Scaglione, Karen Olivo, Kyle Brenn as (alt.) Kiddo, Christian Elan Ortiz as (u/s) Indio, Angelina Mullins as (u/s) Velma, Shayna Harris as (u/s) Zaza, Michaeljon Slinger as (u/s) Sharkboy.
WE WILL ROCK YOU
2002, June 11th Original London Cast
6/08 ~ Koln, Germany, European Tour Alex Melcher, Vera Bolten, James Sabano, Martin Berger, Brigitte Oelke, Michaela Kovarikova, David-Michael Johnson, Harald Tauber, Nicole Rößler. Professionally filmed using multiple cameras. Most of the dialogue is in German, and most of the songs are in English. Prior to the show there is an on-stage giveaway with cast member David-Michael Johnson handing out t-shirts to audience members. A 2009, April 25th/June 3rd UK Tour Highlights
THE WHO'S TOMMY
2002 ~ Amstetten, Austria - Drew Sarich, Steven Seale, James Sbano, Florian Feik, Sigalit Feig, Brian Carmack, Sabine Meyer. Rare, bootlegged version of the show. Some slight generational loss. In English. A-
WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND
1996 Washington D.C. - Davis Gaines, Irene Malloy. a true rarity. one camera, professionally recorded video of the first version of the musical. filmed during a rehearsal with no audience. directed by Harold Prince. A
WHITE CHRISTMAS
11/16/2008 Broadway - Marquis Stephen Bogardus, Kerry O'Malley, Jeffry Denman, Meredith Patterson, Charles Dean, Susan Mansur, Melody Hollis Great video, in widescreen. Good close-ups. A couple of quick black-outs. A-
WICKED
2003, Oct. 12th Broadway Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Norbert Leo Butz, Carole Shelley , Joel Grey A-
2004, Jan. 9th Broadway - Taye Diggs as Fiyero
2004, July 18th Broadway - Kristen and Norbs last show
2006, March 14th National Tour - Julia Murnay 2006, Sept. 23rd Broadway Saycon Sengbloh as (u/s) Elphaba, Kate Reinders, Jenna Leigh Green, Logan Lipton, Carol Kane, Derrick WIlliams, David Garrison, Anthony Galde as (u/s) Dr. Dillamond. Saycon was Amazing, a total different performance from previous Dvds, including new vocal riffs. Amazing quality! A+
2007, Feb. 2nd Chicago Carmen Cusack, Erin Mackey.
2007, July 7th Columbus, Oh - Coleen Sexton (Elphaba U/s), Laura Woyasz (Glinda U/s), Barbara Tirrell, Clifton Hall, DeeDee Magno Hall, Brad Weinstock, P. j. Benjamin, Tom Flynn
2008, July 12th Stuttgart, Germany Maria Walter (Elphaba), Lucy Scherer (Glinda), Mathias Edenborn (Fiyero), Carlo Lauber (The Wizard/Der Zauberer), Barbara Raunegger (Mme. Morrible/Mme. Akaber), Barbara Schmid (Nessarose), Stefan Stara (Boq/Moq), Michael Günther (Dr. Dillamond/Dr. Dillamonth). Nicely filmed from the front row of the balcony-no obstructions but an occasional glimpse of the balcony railing. Some spotlight washout. In German.
11/2/08 ~ Los Angeles, CA Eden Espinosa, Megan Hilty, Derrick Williams, David Garrison, Carol Kane, Briana Yacavone, Eddy Rioseco, David DeVries. WOW! A great capture. Little washout and obstruction! Filmed in dead center! Eden and Megan are on fire! A must have! A+
2009, Jan 11th Los Angeles Final Perf. Eden Espinosa, Megan Hilty, Derrick Williams, David Garrison, Carol Kane, 2Briana Yacavone, Eddy Rioseco, Tom Flyn
2009, feb. 20th Stuttgart Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Lucy Scherer (Glinda), Mathias Edenborn (Fiyero), Barbara Raunegger (Madame Akaber), Stefan Poslovski (u/s Der Zauberer von Oz), Nicole Radeschnig (Nessarose), Robert Knorr (u/s Moq), Michael Günther (Doktor Dillamonth).Notes: the following scenes were edited in (by the master) from the 21st Feb Evening show: second classroom, As Long as You're Mine, No Good Deed. The following scenes are missing entirely: bigger part of Wicked Witch of the East, first part of March of the Witch Hunters
2009, March 7th Broadway Nicole Parker, Alli Mauzey, Aaron Tveit, Anthony Galde, Jayne Houdyshell, Cristy Candler, Alex Brightman, Timothy Britten Parker.
2010, April 9th Broadway Mandy Gonzalez, Katie Rose Clark, Rondi Reed, PJ Benjamin, Andy Karl, Alex Brightman, Jenny Fellner. Fantastic capture of the new Broadway cast. Mandy gives a few riffs which are nice. Katie still remains one of the best Glindas out there. Great to watch Rondi change and evolve her portrayal of Morrible. A+
THE WILD PARTY (LIPPA)
Off Broadway Pressreels Julia Murney- Queenie, Brian D'Arcy James- Burrs, Idina Menzel- Kate, Taye Diggs- Black Press reel only, not full show. (B) 2003 Amstetten Proshot Cast: Uwe Kröger, Anne Mandrella, Gino Emnes, Sabine Maier, Ramesh Nair, Rob Fowler, Carin Filipcic, Thomas Muellner, Steven Seale
WISHFUL DRINKING
2009, Nov. 29th Broadway Starring: Carrie Fisher. A great capture of this hilarious (and true) story told by Princess Leia herself. Great for fans of Carrie or Star Wars. A.
THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK
2009, April 4th Liverpool, UK Tour - Marti Pellow, Ria Jones, Rebecca Thornhill, Poppy Tierny, Rachel Izen, James Graeme. Beautifully filmed from the balcony, with a great mix of close-ups and full stage shots. Crystal clear. Widescreen. A
THE WIZ
1984 ~ Broadway, Revival Stephanie Mills. Outstanding video and sound with very little generational loss! A-
WIZARD OF OZ
In Concert Jewel, Nathan Lane
THE WOMAN IN WHITE
2005, Feb. 25th London Cast: Maria Friedman, Michael Ball, Adrian der Gregorian (u/s), Oliver Darley Audience capture of this wonderful and sadly short lived show. Great story. A sharp capture with great audio.
WONDERFUL TOWN
2003, Dec. 7th Broadway Donna Murphy, Jennifer Westfeldt, Gregg Edelman, David Margulies, Michael McGrath, Nancy Anderson, Ken Barnett Nice video, good picture and sound; 1st generation from the master. A
WONDERLAND
2011, April 2nd Broadway Janet Dacal, Darren Ritchie, E. Clayton Cornelious, Jose Llana, Karen Mason, Kate Shindle, Carly Rose Sonenclar, Edward Staudenmayer, Danny Stiles 2011, May 12th Broadway Janet Dacal (Alice), Darren Ritchie (Jack the White Knight), E. Clayton Cornelious (Caterpillar), Jose Llana (El Gato), Karen Mason (Queen of Hearts), Kate Shindle (Mad Hatter), Carly Rose Sonenclar (Chloe), Edward Staudenmayer (The White Rabbit), Danny Stiles (Morris, the March Hare). Filmed in 16:9 widescreen, very few obstructions except a head blocking the furthest corners of downstage left and right, very little missed there, only a few brief black outs in act one due to latecomers, steady filming, good mix up of close-ups, medium zooms for ensemble action, audio very clear. A
XANADU
2007, Nov. 10th Broadway Kerry Butler (Clio/ Kira), Cheyenne Jackson (Sonny), Mary Testa (Melpomene/ Medusa), Jackie Hoffman (Calliope/ Aphrodite), Tony Roberts (Danny Maguire/ Zeus), Andre Ward (Terpsicore/ Siren/ Hermes/ Centaur), Ryan Watkinson (u/s Thalia/ Siren/ Young Danny/ Cyclops), Anika Larsen (Euterpe/ Siren/ Thetis), Kenita Miller (Erato/ Siren/ Eros/ Hera).
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
2007, Nov. 10th Broadway – Roger Bart, Megan Mullally, Sutton Foster, Andrea Martin, Christopher Fitzgerald, Shuler Hensley, Fred Applegate
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN
2002, Aug. 15th Muskegon, MI Rusty Reynolds, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Jim Poulos, Chad Hudson, Holli Hamilton, Joe Langwarth. A production of the Cherry County Playhouse. Nicely filmed, but occasional head at bottom of the screen. A-