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3 Musketeers
20/8/07 ~ Beverly, MA
NSMT: Kevyn Morrow, John Schiappa, Jimmy Smagula, Aaron Tveit, Kate Baldwin, Chad Ackerman, Mark Aldrich. Pro-Shot Dress Rehearsal of the full show. Crystal clear picture and sound, a treat to watch. A+
"8" The Play, A Reading
3/3/12 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Kevin Bacon, Dustin Lance Black, Matt Bomer, Campbell Brown, George Clooney, Chris Colfer, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Vanessa Garcia, Christine Lahti, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Rory O'Malley, Jansen Panettiere, James Pickens Jr., Brad Pitt, John C. Reilly, Reiner, Martin Sheen, Yeardley Smith, George Takei. Directed by Rob Reiner. This one-night-only reading was broadcast live on the internet from the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. A
9 to 5, The Musical
13/9/08 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Marc Kudisch, Andy Karl, Kathy Fitzgerald, Ioana Alfonso, Dan Cooney, Ann Harada, Van Hughes, Karen Murphy, Charlie Pollock, Tory Ross, Maia Nkenge Wilson, Timothy George Anderson, Justin Bohon, Lisa Howard. Filmed in 16:9 widescreen during previews, with many different changes from what they ended up with. Some minor head obstructions but is well shot and don`t effect the close-ups. Unfortunately occasional blackouts during Act 1 but other than that it is still a nice video. A-
9 to 5, The Musical
19/10/08 ~ Pre-Broadway Los Angeles, Evening
Allison Janney, Megan Hilty, Stephanie J. Block, Marc Kudisch, Kathy Fitzgerald, Ann Harada, Andy Karl, Ioana Alfonso. Filmed in 16:9 widescreen, very steady with good mix of medium-wide shots and close-ups, almost no blackouts and while there are a few heads in the wider frames, they are not obstructing any of the action. A
9 to 5, The Musical
11/4/09 ~ Broadway
Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Marc Kudisch, Kathy Fitzgerald, Andy Karl, Ioana Alfonso, Timothy George Anderson, Jennifer Balahna and Justin Bohon. Mastered by Burntplains in 16:9 widescreen with some nice zooms, however there are many obstructions and wondering about. A
9 to 5 The Musical
30/4/09 ~ Broadway
Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Marc Kudisch, Kathy Fitzgerald, Andy Karl, Ioana Alfonso, Dan Cooney, Ann Harada, Lisa Howard, Van Hughes, Karen Murphy, Charlie Pollock, Tory Ross. Act One only of the Broadway opening night; shot in 16:9 widescreen. Coverups during "9 to 5", the second half of "I Just Might" and the scene right before "Backwoods Barbie" and about a minute at the end of the dream sequences; camera also wanders sometimes and heads in the wide shots when taper zoomed out to get the whole picture; DVD includes "Get Out and Stay Out" from the April 17th performance with Gaelen Gilliland as Judy.Well-shot from the orchestra. There is sometimes the top of a head at the bottom of the screen, but it never blocks Gaelen. A-
9 to 5, The Musical
6/9/2009 ~ Broadway
Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Andy Karl, Kathy Fitzgerald, Marc Kudisch, Jill Abramovitz, Ioana Alfonso, Justin Bohon, Paul Castree, Dan Cooney, Jeremy Davis, Autumn Guzzardi, Lisa Howard, Van Hughes, Michael X. Martin, Spencer Liff, Michael Mindlin, Karen Murphy, Jessica Lea Patty, Herman Payne, Charlie Pollock, Tory Ross, Wayne Schroder, Maia Nkenge Wilson, Brandi Wooten. Filmed in 16:9 widescreen.with few obstructions only in the wide shots when there are two heads on either side of the frame. There is about 2 minutes of blackout when some commotion happened nearby involving an audience member taking pictures with his LCD screen on. A gut-wrenchingly sad performance where most of the cast members were in tears. A-
9 to 5: The Musical
6/11/10 ~ Memphis
Tour: Dee Hoty, Diana DeGarmo, Mamie Parris, Joseph Mahowald, Kristine Zbornik, Gregg Goodbrod. Beautiful capture of the tour cast. The cast remains fantastic and top notch. Mamie is truely a force to be reckoned with. These ladies remain one of the best replacement cast, that I have ever saw. A
9 to 5
15/5/2011 ~ US Tour
Dee Hoty, Diana DeGarmo, Mamie Parris, Joseph Mahowald, Kristine Zbornik, Sean Montgomery, KJ Hippensteel, Jesse JP Johnson, Wayne Schroder, Jane Blass, Michelle Marmolejo. A good capture of the tour with all of the changes from the Broadway production. There some quick dropouts throughout the show, but most are between scenes and none last for more than 30 seconds. There is some washout here and there and a bit of obstruction in the lower left corner during the first act, but none of the action is missed. Filmed with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound excellent. A-
9 to 5
9/12 ~ Beverly, MA
Dee Hoty (Violet Newstead), Holly Davis (Judy Bernley), Shayla Osborn (Doralee Roberts), George Dvorsky (Franklin Hart, Jr.), Kathy St. George (Roz Keith). Presented "in-the-round" by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using once camera on a tripod with audio patched in from the sound board. The disc also includes a three minute highlights montage used for promotional purposes. A
9 to 5
Winter 2012 ~ UK Tour
Franklyn Hart: Marlon Moore, Violet Newstead: Jackie Clune, Judy Bernly: Natalie Casey, Doralee Rhodes: Amy Lennox, Roz Keith: Bonnie Langford, Joe: Mark Willshire. This production has a definite buzz about it and the design team queasily capture the feather-cut hairdos and the gaudy, man-made fibres of the 70s period. Amy Lennox plays the Parton character, Doralee Rhodes, with winsome charm and a nice sense of self-mocking mischief. Jackie Clune is bang on the money as the feisty office manager kept in a subservient position by her sexist boss, who’s played with deliciously malevolent creepiness by Marlon Moore. Look out for Bonnie Langford, in scene-stealing form as the office nark. She performs the dream ballet number which has been added to the UK production in which she fantasizes about her beloved boss with superb and hilarious aplomb, still singing when she is being precariously held upside down. There has been many changes from the US presentation, which really tightens the show. 9 to 5 is simply a delight to watch and I do hope that it will transfer to the West End really soon. An amazing capture in 16:9 wide-screen and Dolby Digital stereo sound. The only problem is towards the beginning, when a group of later comers walked in the theatre, and caused one drop out, which lasts 40 seconds. Other than that this is the most magnificent capture of 9 to 5 I have ever watched with action extremely well followed. A+
12 Angry Men
8/11/2013 ~ Pasadena
Scott Lowell (Foreman of the Jury), Jeff Williams (Juror 2), Gregory North (Juror 3), Robert Picardo (Juror 4), Jacques C. Smith (Juror 5), Ellis E. Williams (Juror 6), Barry Pearl (Juror 7), Jason George (Juror 8), Adolphus Ward (Joror 9), Bradford Tatum (Juror 10), Clinton Derricks-Carroll (Juror 11), Adam J. Smith A very nice capture of this powerful play. The mixed race casting adds additional layers to Rose’s great writing, and the play’s message is just as relevant today as it was almost 60 years ago. The cast is full of familiar faces from both stage and screen, and each of them gives an exceptional performance; Jason George in particular carries the Henry Fonda role very well. Three of the first five minutes are blacked out, but the show is completely intact after that. There is one head that can occasionally be seen in the lower left corner of the screen, but it never blocks the action. The video has no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with mostly wides and mediums to capture the large cast, but there are a few close-ups throughout. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs. A
13
16/9/08 ~ Broadway
First Preview: Graham Phillips, Allie Trimm, Eric M. Nelson, Delaney Moro, Aaron Simon Gross, Ariana Grande, Malik Hammond, Al Calderon. Wonderful, fun and cute show. The young actors are very talented and great performers. High engery from the audience as it was the first performance. Beautiful capture and a solid show with terrific music by Jason Robert Brown. A+
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
15/2/05 ~ Broadway
Derrick Baskin, Deborah S. Craig, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dan Fogler, Lisa Howard, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jose Llana, Jay Reiss, Sarah Saltzberg. Some cover ups. B+
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
28/6/06 ~ Chicago Cast
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
2009 ~ Broadway
Arnie Burton, Charles Edwards, Jennifer Ferrin, Cliff Saunders. 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
110 In the Shade
17/4/07 ~ Broadway
Audra McDonald, John Cullum, Chris Butler, Carla Duren, Christopher Innvar, Bobby Steggert. A truely wonderful show and cast. A nice capture here with no real obstructions. A
700 Sundays
3/1/2014 ~ Broadway
Billy Crystal. Filmed live on Broadway, this was a limited run of Billy Crystal's 2005 autobiographical one-man show that won him a Tony Award. A+
Above the Fold
2/2/2014 ~ Pasadena Playhouse
Taraji P Henson (Jane), Arye Gross (Marvin), Kristopher Higgins (Victor), Mark Kildreth (Lorne), Kristy Johnson (Monique), Joe Massingill (Bobby), Seamus Mulcahy (Eric), world premiere, "Jane" an African-American newspaper reporter from NY flies to a Southern university where three white fraternity members have been accused of raping a young African-American woman, this show asks tough questions about exploitation of tradegy, the cost of success and the dangers that come when ambition collides with truth, loosely based on the 2006 Duke lacrosse case where three student athletes were falsely accused of raping an African American stripper. A
Absolutely Fabulous
Seasons 1-5 (with three extra 2012 episodes) ~ BBC TV Show
Absolutely Fabulous was first broadcast in 1992 and became an instant hit. Originally a sketch on the French and Saunders Show, Jennifer Saunders saw its potential and created one of the most ground-breaking and debauched comedies on British TV. Centred around the hip London fashion scene the series follows Edina (Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley), two women who refuse to grow up and are constantly on a mission to lose weight, gorging themselves with cocaine and/or champagne, endlessly throwing parties (or throwing up at parties), and sporting outrageous outfits which were the height of fashion at the time--honestly, Sweetie. The superb comic performances offered star status to Julia Sawalha as Edina's straight-laced daughter and Jane Horrocks as the sublimely dippy Bubble, and reinvented the careers of Joanna Lumley and June Whitfield. Saunders meanwhile secured her status as one of the top female comedians Britain has ever produced. Although its consciously chic clothing looks a little dated now, its mad characterizations endure and the jokes remain as hilariously slick and apt as ever. Ab Fab remains a landmark in TV since it was the first time that female comedians and writers had had the freedom and exposure to satirize problems close to their own heart, from their own perspective. With Feminist writers claiming that the ideals of feminism were dead in the 1990s and that female concerns were moving in the wrong direction--towards the "Laddette Culture"--and reports claiming that careers were taking a central role, forcing motherhood onto the back-burner, the series sought to embody and satirise these new supposedly "female" characteristics. As the show continued to grow in popularity both in Britain and the States, plans were made to transfer the formula to America. However, as with many other great British series, the content was considered too risqué for American audiences due to the amount of sex and drug references. Thus domestic audiences breathed a sigh of relief that their beloved Ab Fab would stay forever British to the core. --Nikki Disney. Also includes the three extra 2012 Olympic special episodes. A+
An Act of God
Summer 2015 ~ Broadway
Jim Parsons, Christopher Fitzgerald, Tim Kazurinsky. A great capture from the rear mezz of the hysterical show. Jim was on fire, and the jokes were hysterical and hd the audience in tears. Fantastic short comedy, very highly recommend. Missing first ten min, and the last few minutes due to ushers and latecomers etc. Includes the great newly added Patti Lupone jokes and the Caitlyn Jenner jokes, which I believe were added later on in the run. Fantastic show. Unreleased. A (Master)
A Chorus Line
30/9/06 ~ Broadway Revival
Ken Alan, Brad Anderson, Michelle Aravena, David Baum, Michael Berresse, E. Clayton Cornelious, Natalie Cortez, Charlotte D'Amboise, Mara Davi, Joey Dudding, Lyndy Franklin, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Deidre Goodwin, Tyler Hanes, Nadine Isenegger, James T. Lane, Paul McGill, Heather Parcells, Alisan Porter, Jeffrey Schecter. Picture not the sharpest, but still wonderful. A-
A Chorus Line
17/8/08 ~ Broadway
Final Broadway Performance: Mario Lopez, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Deidre Goodwin, Nick Adams, Todd Anderson, Tommy Berklund, Mike Cannon, Natalie Cortez, Jenifer Foote, James T. Lane, Paul McGill, Heather Parcells, Adam Perry, Jeffrey Schecter, Eric Sciotto, Will Taylor, Katherine Tokarz. Starts near the end of the audition and everything is pretty well captured. A-
A Chorus Line
11/2010 ~ NSMT
Derek Hanson (Zach), Rebecca Riker (Cassie), Katie Cameron (Sheila), Venny Carranza (Al), Hannah Chin (Connie), Jonathan Day (Mike), Delius Doherty (Richie), Kurt Domoney (Larry), Miguel Angel Falcon (Paul), Leslie Flesner (Val), Joe Grandy (Don), Cary Michele Miller (Maggie). Recorded at final dress rehearsel so no audience present, disc also includes 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
A Chorus Line
4/5/2012~Singapore
Josh Horner, Gerrard Carter, Mark Hill , Stephanie Grigg, James Maxfield Leah Lim, Rohan Browne, Anita Louise Combe, Debora Krizak, Ashley Mckenzie, Monique Salle, Renee Armstrong, Kurt Douglas, Will Centurion, Sian Johnson, Hayley Winch, Scott Morris, Euan Doidge. Complete show, including pre-show speeches (audio-only). There is a head at the bottom sometimes, and a few obstructions a few seconds long (The person was damn fidgety!). Only one major obstruction, for less than a minute, during the bit before "What I Did For Love". Otherwise it's pretty decently captured - wide-shots for the dance numbers but nice close-ups when necessary, 16:9 widescreen. Electric and amazing performance by the whole Australian cast. Opening night. A+
A Christmas Carol
December 2010 ~ NSMT
David Coffee (Ebenezer Scrooge), Maureen Brennan (Ghost of Christmas Past/Mrs. Cratchit), Josh Tower (Ghost of Christmas Present), Kevin Patrick Martin (Ghost of Christmas Future), Tom Staggs (Jacob Marley), Ryan Bates (Narrator), Brian De Lorenzo (Bob Cratchit).. This brilliant musical, , follows Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. Pro-shot using one camera on a tripod. Disc includes 3 minute of montage. A+
A Christmas Story
27/11/2010~Seattle
Clarke Hallum, John Bolton, Anne Allgood, Matther Lewis, Frank Corrado, Carol Swarbrick, Dexter Johnson, River Aguirre. A great capture of an early performance of this production in Seattle, and I believe it is the only dvd of the show that exists. The show does a great job of translating the classic movie for the stage; all of the best moments from the movie are preserved, and the songs make a great addition. The cast does a nice job, especially young Clarke filling the role of Ralphie. There are a couple short drop outs, but nothing major. There are some heads in the way, but they are filmed around as much as possible and the action is rarely missed. It's filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups, and the sound excellent. Includes curtain call. A-
A Christmas Story
15/12/11 ~ Chicago
Clarke Hallum, John Bolton, Gene Weygandt, Rachel Bay Jones, Karen Mason, Matthew Lewis. PreBroadway run in Chicago, where the following year it would open on Broadway. Excellent capture of the Original Cast that created the roles. A-
A Christmas Story: The Musical
7/11/12 ~ 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. A
A Christmas Story
8/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Dan Lauria, John Bolton, Erin Dilly, Johnny Rabe, Zac Ballard, Caroline O'Connor, Joe West, Tia Altinay, John Babbo, Charissa Bertels, Grace Capeless, Zoe Considine, Andrew Cristi, Mathew deGuzman, Thay Floyd, George Franklin, Nick Gaswirth, Eddie Korbich, Mark Ledbetter, Jose Luaces, Jack Mastrianni, Mara Newbery, Lindsay O'Neil, Sarah Min-Kyung Park, J.D. Rodriguez, Analise Scarpaci, Lara Seibert, Jeremy Shinder, Luke Spring, Beatrice Tulchin, Kirsten Wyann. A stunning capture of this new show that was transfered to Broadway for a limited season in 16:9 HD. Shot with no direct head obstruction, but when a full stage shot, heads can get into the bottom of the frame, not causing any harm to the recording. A
The Addams Family
27/12/09 ~ 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
The Addams Family
12/3/10 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Bebe Neuwirth, Terrence Mann, Carolee Carmello, Kevin Chamberlin, Jackie Hoffman, Zachary James, Wesley Taylor, Krysta Rodriguez, Adam Riegler. Many, Many changes from the Pre-Broadway run in Chicago. The show has a very different feel and works much better. The cast is still very strong and very funny. One of the biggest transformations I can remember with a Broadway Transfer! A-
The Addams Family
18/10/11 ~ Tampa
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+
The Adams Family
30/11/2011~Broadway
Brooke Shields, Roger Rees, Jim Borstelmann as (u/s) Uncle Fester, Jackie Hoffman, Rachel Potter, Adam Riegler, Adam Grupper, Heidi Blickenstaff, Jesse Swenson and Fred Inkley as (u/s) Lurch. Beautiful capture of the new replacement cast. I found them the be surprisingly fresh and having a great time, which was very enjoyable. A
The Adams Family
7/2012~US Tour
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). A great capture of the first recorded video on tour. Shot from an angle with clear quality and good audio, with plenty of zooms. Have it in orginal 12GB camera format or compressed single DVD with small files, not really any diffirence. A+
The Adams Family
30/12/2012 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Douglas Sills, Sara Gettelfinger, Blake Hammond, Courtney Wolfson, Patrick D Kennedy, Martin Vidnovic, Gaelen Gilliland, Jonathan Ritter, Tom Corbeil, Pippa Pearthree. Excellent capture of the final equity performance. No obstruction, and only a little washout during high contrast scenes; video is a bit shaky here and there, but very watchable overall. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Great clear sound. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs A
After Midnight
18/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Fantasia Barrino, Dule Hill, Adriane Lenox, karine Plantadit, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Justin Prescott, Virgil Gadson, Jared Grimes. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Such a wonderful fun show that I really enjoyed so much more than I expected! Fantasia did a wonderful job and the dancing was sublime. A+
Aida
29/3/2000 ~ Broadway
Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, Sherrie Rene Scott, Damian Perkins, John Hickok. Excellent capture with many great close ups. Rare in this condition as it is one away from the master copy! A
Aida
12/12/01 ~ Broadway
Idina Menzel, Matt Bogart, Maya Days. Idina is great and has a different style than Sheri. From the master. A
Aida
27/8/02 ~ Broadway
Adam Pascal, Maya Days, Felicia Finley. Great closeups and nice coloring. A little of obstruction, but nothing major. A great recording, from the digital master. A-
Aida
25/7/2005-Music Theatre of Wichita, KS.
Montego Glover, Darren Ritchie, Chelsea Krombach, Craig Ricks, Javier Perez-Gomez, Thomas Wesley Douglas. A beautiful production of the Music Theatre Of Wichita, Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Disc also includes local television commercials for the show. A+
Aida
9/11/2006 Madison, WI
Leah Allers, Casey Elliott, Marja Harmon, Dane Harrington Joseph, DJ Rudd, Michael Johnson. The Non-Equity Tour. Totally different production from the Broadway version which has modern/urban update to it. Occasional blackouts during the first 18 minutes but other than that nicely captured with great performances. A-
Aladdin
11/2013 ~ Toronto
PreBroadway: Adam Jacobs, Jonathan Freeman, James Monroe Iglehart, Courtney Reed, Brian Gonzales, Brandon O'Neill, Jonathan Schwartz, Clifton Davis, Don Darryl Rivera. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions! Disney's newest theatrical production with a wonderful cast and lots of big production numbers. Sure to be some changes before it hits Broadway. A+
Aladdin
22/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, James Monroe Iglehart, Jonathan Freeman, Clifton Davis, Don Darryl Rivera, Brian Gonzales, Andrew Cao
Act one has three major blackouts: the scene between Arabian Nights and One Jump Ahead, the scene between One Jump Ahead and Proud of Your Boy, and the last 22 minutes of the act. 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. B+
Aladdin
4/11/2014 ~ Broadway
Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), Michael James Scott as (s/b Genie), Courtney Reed, Merwin Foard as (s/b Jafar), Clifton Davis, Don Darryl Rivera. Beautiful HD capture of latest Disney Broadway offering. Great to see the changes from the Toronto tryout. Michael and Merwin do terrific jobs as Genie and Jafar. A
Aladdin and his Winter Wish
27/12/2013 ~ Pasadena, CA
Ben Vereen (Genie), Bruce Vilanch (Widow Twankey), Richard Karn (The Sultan), Jordan Fisher (Aladdin), Ashley Argota (Princess), Josh Adamson (Abanazar), Ben Giroux (Wishee Washee), Vanessa Nichole (Slave of the Ring). A great capture of this year’s Panto at The Playhouse, my new favorite holiday tradition. The score includes Call Me Maybe, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, I’m Too Sexy, and the theme from Lawrence of Arabia. The show references Wicked, Home Improvement, Pippin, Teen Beach Movie, Beyonce, and Instagram. Ben Vereen raps. Enough said. There are two or three quick dropouts in each act, but nothing major. There is no obstruction while the actors are onstage; it gets a little obstructed when they come down into the audience, but even then the action is captured very well. There is no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A
A Little Night Music
3/11/96 ~ London
Dame Judi Dench, Joanna Riding, Siân Phillips, Issy Van Randwyk, Patricia Hodge. Highlights of this legendary, amazing production from the National Theatre, London; some generation loss but nice video with good sound and some closeups. B+
A Little Night Music
21/7/2009~London
Alexander Hanson, Jessie Buckley, Gabriel Vick, Kaisa Hammarlund, Hannah Waddingham, Katie Buchholz, Maureen Lipman, Phil Pritchard, Alistair Robins, Kelly Price, Lynden Edwards. Filming-wise, this is one of the best videos I've ever made. Filmed from side stalls with almost no obstructions (sometimes there's a head in the extreme left or right bottom corner, but it's always effectively filmed around); the action is followed perfectly, using different types of shots when appropriate. The video is a bit on the darker side due to the lighting of the show itself (it's set at dusk, after all), the upside being that there's practically no spotlight washout. There is some slight shakiness at some points, but nothing too distracting; all in all it's an excellent video of a wonderful show. A+
A Little Night Music
December 2009 ~ Broadway
Catherine Zeta Jones, Angela Lansbury, Alexander Hanson, Romona Mallory, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Leigh Ann Larkin, Keaton Whittaker, Bradley Dean, Aaron Lazar, Erin Davie, Stephen R. Buntrock, Jayne Paterson, Marissa McGowan, Kevin David Thomas, Betsy Morgan. Act I Only; one blackout that lasts about 6 minutes during the first scene between Fredrika and Madame Armfeldt through the first part of the next scene between Anne and Henrik; it picks up again just after Fredrik enters; one head in the bottom left corner of the screen, but it affects very little of the video; virtually no washout; sound is a little quiet in places A-
A Little Night Music
4/5/10 ~ Broadway
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury, Alexander Hanson, Erin Davie, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Leigh An Larkin, Aaron Lazar, Ramona Mallory, Bradley Dean, Katherine Leigh Doherty, Marissa McGowan, Betsy Morgan, Keaton Whittaker. A very nice capture and includes multiple interviews, opening night coverage, cast meets the press, cd signing and more. A
A Little Night Music
17/7/10 ~ Broadway
Bernadette Peters, Elaine Stritch, Alexander Hanson, Bradley Dean as (u/s) Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm, Erin Davie, Leigh Ann Larkin, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Ramona Mallory, Keaton Whittaker. Wonderful capture of Bernadette and the late Elaine as first replacements for the Revival. Bernadette is charming in the role and Elaine is quite funny. Includes line flubs for which she was notorious for in this run. A
Amazing Grace
10/2014 ~ Chicago
Josh Young, Erin Mackey, Tom Hewitt, Chuck Cooper, Chris Hoch, Stanley Bahorek, Harriett D. Foy. Beautiful HD capture of the ProBroadway tryout. Josh is in beautiful voice here in the story behind one of the World's most famous songs! A very solid cast and production. A
American Idiot
23/9/09 ~ Berkeley, CA
John Gallagher Jr., Michael Esper, Matt Caplan, Mary Faber, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Tony Vincent, Christina Sajous, Declan Bennett, Andrew Call, Gerard Canonico. Pre-Broadway and well filmed, but occasional heads in the frame. A-
American Idiot
2/5/2010 ~ Broadway
John Gallagher Jr., Michael Esper, Mary Faber Rebecca Naomi Jones, Christina Sajous, Stark Sands, Tony Vincent, Declan Bennett, Andrew C. Call, Gerard Canonico, Miguel Cervantes, Joshua Henry, Brian Charles Johnson, Leslie McDonel, Chase Peacock, Theo Stockman, Ben Thompson. When action is downstage, shot between heads. First few minutes have coverups. A-
American Idiot
28/7/10 ~ 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, Sydney Harcourt, Corbin Reid, Omar Lopez-Cepero. Filmed from the partial view right orchestra, so some moments that are up higher and to the right aren't visible. A-
American Idol Live!
7/7/12 ~ Rosemont, IL
Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Skylar Laine. Beautiful HD capture of the 2012 concert tour. The concert was a blast and some great talent, and great songs that really fit each singer. This was the second concert of the tour with lots of energy. A
An American in Paris
14/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope, Veanne Cox, Jill Paice, Brandon Uranowitz, Max von Essen. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of this great new show with Gershwin's Music. Beautiful dancing and performances from the entire cast! Leanne truely is breathtaking to watch on stage. A+
Ann
9/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Holland Taylor (Ann Richards), Julie White (Voice of Nancy Kohler).Fantastic performance by Holland Taylor, one-person shows are so hard to pull off well and she does. Takes a few minutes to settle into act 1 and is unfortunately missing the first 5 minutes of act 2, but otherwise a nice unobstructed capture, slight wandering but mostly very steady. 2 DVDs. Note to self; Awaiting for the first DVD. A
The Anarchist
14/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone, Debra Winger. Good clear video with nice picture and sound throughout except for a delay at the very start; there is a railing on the far left side of the stage filmed around well and does not affect the picture quality; nice video A-
Andrew Lloyd Webber Documentaries
1993-1995~United Kingdom
Compilation which consists of:1993 Omnibus Sunset Blvd. documentary with interviews with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black, Christopher Hampton and Trevor Nunn. 1994 “Andrew Lloyd Webber: This is Your Life”: Andrew Lloyd Webber joined by friends and family to celebrate his career with performances by Elaine Paige, Sarah Brightman, Michael Ball, David Essex and Paul Nicholas. 1995 “The Business: The McDonald’s of Musicals”: discusses the empire of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.A
Andrew Lloyd Webber (Birthday in the Park)
14/09/2008 ~ Hyde Park, London
Jonathan Ansell, Steve Balsamo, Dean Collinson, Jason Donovan, Connie Fisher, Maria Friedman, Ruthie Henshall, Duncan James, Lee Mead, Idina Menzel, Denise Van Outen, Elaine Paige, Jodie Prenger, Rhydian, Joss Stone, Julian Lloyd Webber, Hayley Westenra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Crouch End Festival Chorus, Capital Voices, harmonica player Philip Achille, chorister Andrew Johnston and Musical Director Mike Dixon. This appears to be highlights and not the complete concert. Nicely captured although a little shaky with some head obstructions. A-
Annie
2010 ~ UK Tour
Victoria Sian Lewis, Su Pollard, David McAlister, Simone Craddock, Philip Andrew, Ashley Knight. A beautiful capture in widescreen with no obstructions or black-outs of this heart-warming family classic with lavish sets and great performances. Can be very dark at times. A-
Annie
7/12 ~ Beverly, MA
Jacquelyn Piro Donovan (Miss Hannigan), Lauren Weintraub (Annie), Raymond. Jaramillo McLeod (Oliver Warbucks), Howard Pinhasik (F.D.R.), John Sciappa (Rooster), Jessica Tyler Wright (Grace Farrell). Presented "in-the-round" by theNorth Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using once camera on a tripod with audio patched in from the sound board. The disc also includes a three minute highlights montage used for promotional purposes. A
Annie
25/7/2012~Sinagpore
Ella Crossland, David McAlister, Su Pollard. This is the UK touring cast, and 9 orphans were local kids. A heart warming fun classic. Complete show (including curtain call), some shakiness between scenes, but mostly steady with a mix of close up and wider shots for dance numbers. There is a head at the bottom of the screen sometimes, but I filmed around it as much as I could. Widescreen. Minimal spotlight washout. Personal note, this is very much like the UK Tour show itself, just a billion times better quality wise. So if you are debating inbetween which DVD to go for, this is your choice. Love this one, best Annie DVD to date along with the Beverly DVD above and the second October DVD two below. A
Annie
3/10/2012~Broadway
Lilla Crawford (Annie), Katie Finneran (Miss Hannigan), Anthony Warlow (Oliver Warbucks), Brynn O’Malley (Grace Farrell), Clarke Thorell (Rooster Hannigan), J. Elaine Marcos (Lily St. Regis), Ashley Blanchet and Sunny. Excellent HD capture of this sparkly first performance Broadway Revival. Lilla is great in the role of Annie and really delivers. Katie as you would guess, makes a terrific Hannigan and so funny in the role! A great top notch revival. A
Annie
15/10/2012~Broadway
Lilla Crawford, Katie Finneran, Anthony Warlow, J. Elaine Marcos, Brynn O'Malley, Clarke Thorell, Ashley Blanchet, Jane Blass, Jeremy Davis, Madi Rae DiPietro, Merwin Foard, Joel Hatch, Georgi James, Junah Jang, Amanda Lea LaVergne, Gavin Lodge, Tyrah Skye Odoms, Keven Quillon, Taylor Richardson, Emily Rosenfeld, Sarah Solie, Dennis Stowe, Ryan Van Der Boom and Sunny. Filmed in 16:9 HD; very brief dropout at the beginning of Act One due to late seating; good capture. A
Annie
14/7/2013 ~ Broadway
Jane Lynch, Anthony Warlow, Lilla Crawford, Brynn O'Malley, Clarke Thorell, J. Elaine Marcos, Sunny. Excellent HD capture of Jane in the role of Ms. Hannigan. Act one is beautifully captured, but missing the last two minutes. Act two is a blackout for the first 5 minutes and a mostly midstage for the rest of act two. A-
Annie Get Your Gun
1999 ~ Broadway
Bernadette Peters, Tom Wopat and OBC. Action is followed well, occasional spotlight washout, but overall a really good video. A
Anything Goes
1988 ~ Lincoln Center Revival Cast
Patti Lupone. Surprisingly good video for an older show. Missing the first 5 mins or so. This is in color, not black & white. A little generational loss-but not too bad at all.B+
Anything Goes
1989 ~ London
Starring Elaine Paige. Based on the Broadway Revival. Sound is great and picture is watchable just has some heads at the bottom of the scree. B
Anything Goes
17/7/2004 ~ London - Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Sally Ann Triplett, John Barrowman, Martin Marquez, Simon Day, Mary Stockley, Susan Tracey, Rachel Stanley. Amazingly well-shot, a beautiful, must-have video. A+
Anything Goes
3/4/11 ~ Broadway
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
Anything Goes
15/11/2011~Broadway
Stephanie J. Block, Joel Grey, Colin Donnell, Kelly Bishop, Erin Mackey, Adam Godley, John McMartin, Linda Mugleston. A splendid capture of Stephanie as Reno. The quality is crystal clear. During Act 2 a woman with an annoying hearing aid sits next to the master so there is a slight buzzing sound at times from that. A-
Anything Goes
19/11/2011~Broadway
Stephanie J. Block, Joel Grey, John McMartin, Kelly Bishop, Colin Donnell, Adam Godley, Erin Mackey, Jessica Stone. Stephanie makes a remarkable Reno with such a voice and quite different from Sutton. Everything is nicely captured here and includes the new replacements Erin and Jessica. The last four minutes, which is the end of the wedding are audio only. A-
Anything Goes
30/11/2012~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. A
Anything Goes
23/3/2013 ~ National Tour
Rachel York (Reno Sweeney), Fred Applegate (Moonface Martin), Josh Franklin (Billy Crocker), Alex Finke (Hope Harcourt), Evelyn Oakleigh (Edward Staudenmayer), Chuck Wagner (Captain). Fun show with a good cast. This is filmed very well, some rare bits of shakiness but otherwise focused, steady, and unobstructed. Mostly mid-shots and not so many close-ups though. Missing the first 30 seconds and the last bit of the curtain call is audio only. Perosnal note - best Anything Goes DVD up to date. A+
Anything Goes
29/9/13 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Rachel York, Josh Franklin, Fred Applegate, Alex Finke, Sandra Shipley, Edward Staudenmayer, Joyce Chittick, Dennis Kelly, Vincent Rodriguez III, Marcus Shane, Chuck Wagner, Jeff Brooks. Steady with no washout and no obstruction with a couple of very quick dropouts. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent sound, includes curtain call. 2 DVDs A+
Applause
1973 ~ TV Cast
Pro-Shot Starring: Lauren Bacall and Larry Hagman. Crystal clear copy directly from the Editing master for the 1973 telecast. Has running time counters on the bottom. Includes a curtain call-like segment which is not on the broadcast versions, as well as closing credits. A
The Audience
13/6/2013 ~ London
Helen Mirren, Geoffrey Beevers, Nell Williams, Jonathan Coote, Michael Elwyn, Harry Feltham, Edward Fox, Haydn Gwynne, Ian Houghton, Spencer Kitchen, Richard McCabe, Charlotte Moore, Nathaniel Parker, David Peart, Matt Plumb, Paul Ritter, Elaine Solomon. Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the west end. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. No words to descibe this production. This DVD is a MUST for any serious collector. 2 DVDs A+
Avenue Q
2003 Ultimate Edit ~ Broadway
The best footage of Avenue Q including: The 10/13/03 OBC video (this is the main source for video and all audio). The 2/22/04 video (used for the video projections and sections where #1 goes black). The 10/12/03 video (used for sections where #1 goes black). The Tony telecast of "It Sucks To Be Me" (intercut with #1 and #3 and uncensored using the OBCR) Clips from the Avenue Q website and clips from the Avenue Q promo. Clips from a performance on "The View". Clips from "Show Business". Clips from Des Moines touring company (for video projections). "Avenue Jew" and the "Time" intermission bit and "Avenue Jew" and the "Time" intermission. A-
Avenue Q
26/7/03 ~ Broadway
John Tartaglia, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon, Jennifer Barnhart, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Jordan Gelber, Ann Harada. Great picture and sound with camera coverup for first five minutes and occassionally throughout but not distracting. A very nice capture. A-
Avenue Q
3/11/06 ~ West End, London
Julie Atherton, Jon Robyns, Simon Lipkin, Ann Harada, Giles Terera, Sion Lloyd, Gloria Onitiri as (u/s) Mrs. Thistletwat. Slightly different script changes from the Broadway version, also Gary is played by a man instead of a woman. Shot around hand railings and horrible sight lines. Around 75% of the show visually, full audio throughout. Also contains exclusive cd track "Time" by the Original London cast, only available at the theatre. B+
Avenue Q
8/2009~London
Edward Baruwa (Gary), Daniel Boys (Princeton/Rod), Christopher Fry (Brian), Julie Atherton (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Joanna Ampil (Christmas Eve), Mark Goldthorp (Nicky/Trekkie/Bear). The video features truly stellar performers (original London cast members Julie Atherton and Sion Lloyd, as well as many notable replacements and some of my personal favorites), including some of whom no footage has been released so far. As with my other releases, the action is followed very well, shooting around any potential obstructions, and the colors and overall picture quality are excellent. Highlights include: What Do You Do/It Sucks to Be Me, If You Were Gay, Purpose (partial, up to "something's coming, something good"), Everyone's a Little Bit Racist, The Internet Is for Porn, Mix Tape, Special, Fantasies Come True, My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada, There's a Fine, Fine Line. A+
Avenue Q
1/2010~London
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). A solid capture of the new venue of Avenue Q. The show is terrific and was hilarious. Very recommended. Captured from the stalls with a few obstructions-though nothing to bad. Crystal clear quality. A-
Avenue Q
20/2/2010~Brisbane, Australia
Mitchell Butel, Natalie Alexopoulos, Luke Joslin, Leah Howard, David James, Christina O'Neill. House camera video with a full stage shot and no zooms; good clear sound throughout .A-
Avenue Q
9/2010~London
Delroy Atkinson (Gary), Paul Spicer (Princeton/Rod), Sion Lloyd (Brian), Cassidy Janson (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Jaqueline Tate (Christmas Eve), Tom Parsons (Nicky/Trekkie/Bear). The combination of the show being extremely brightly lit and London ushers being very conscientious about their duties has made Avenue Q one of the more difficult West End shows to film - a shame, too, since the casts were uniformly excellent and definitely deserved to be captured on video. On offer here is the result of two of my attempts to film the show, highlights consisting of the following... What Do You Do, If You Were Gay, Everyone's a Little Bit Racist, The Internet Is for Porn, Mix Tape, I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today + scene, Special + scene, You Can Be As Loud, Fantasies Come True, My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada, There's a Fine, Fine Line / The More You Ruw Someone, Schadenfreude, Christmas Eve counseling Princeton, I Wish I Could Go Back to College. A+
A View From A Bridge
6/1/2010 ~ Broadway Revival Cast
Scarlett Johansson, Liev Schreiber, Jessica Hecht, Santino Fontana, Corey Stoll, Alex Cendese, Michael Cristofer, Anthony DeSando, Antoinette LaVecchia, Mark Morettini, Joe Ricci, Robert Turano, Marco Verna. Video Features Santino Fontana This was filmed right before he was injured in previews and replaced! Also, this was shot with a head in the way that I shot around very nicely. But it is visible in certain scenes in the bottom of the screen. But still very good video. A
A Word Or Two
9/2/2014 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Christopher Pluumer, this show was written and arranged by Plummer, directed by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, Plummer confesses to being "hooked on the intoxication of words", spent much of his time growing up in Montreal reading Ben Jonson, George Bernard Shaw, Shakesepeare, Rudyard Kipling, A.A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Lord Byron, Dylan Thomas, W.H. Auden, Stephen Leacock and others, his personal take on these literary giants forms a journey forms a journey from childhood to old age, one short 10 second black out, an occasional glimpse of a head in the way, nicely filmed. A
Bare: The Musical
2/12/12 ~ 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 revival 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-
Bare
19/12/2012 ~ Broadway
Jason Hite , Taylor Trensch, Elizabeth Judd, Gerard Canonico, Barrett Wilbert Weed, Jerold E. Solomon, Anthony Festa, Casey Garvin, Ariana Groover, Sara Kapner, Alice Lee, Megan Lewis, Justin Gregory Lopez, Michael Tacconi, Alex Wyse, Missi Pyle.. There are a couple very very brief "adjustments" due to the venue size and seating but nothing bad at all. A
Bare
14/9/2013 ~ Los Angles, CA
Payson Lewis (Peter), Jonah Platt (Jason), Lindsay Pearce (Ivy), Katie Stevens (Nadia), Stephanie Andersen (Sister Chantelle), John Griffin (Priest), Nathan Parrett (Matt), Casey Hayden (Lucas), Caitlin Ary (Tanya), Reesa Ishiyama (Diane), Alissa-Nicole Koblentz (Claire), Harrison Meloeny (Alan), Christopher Higgins (Zack), Katherine Washington (Kyra), Kelsey Hainlen (Rory). Thirteen years after its groundbreaking world premiere, Bare returns back home to Los Angeles, reviving the material for the first time since its debut in 2000. What was originally slated to be a six week run at the Hudson Theatre has been extended for months. Nicely filmed. Heads appear in the bottom of the frame during the wider shots. A-
BBC Proms Michael Ball
27/8/2007~London, Royal Albert Hall
Featuring Alfie Boe and Laura Michelle Kelly, in this video, you can see Michael and Alfie do opera songs together. ALW, Alfie Boe and several Interviews included. A
BBC Last Night of the Proms
13/9/2008~Royal Albert Hall
Ludwig van Beethoven - Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op 43. Richard Wagner - Tannhäuser, WWV 70. Giacomo Puccini – Tosca. Ludwig van Beethoven - Fantasia in C minor, Op 80. Giuseppe Verdi - Falstaff
Luigi Denza - Funiculì, funiculà (arr. Rimsky-Korsakov). Vaughan Williams - The House of Life. Chris Hazell - Folk-Song Medley. Anna Meredith – froms. Henry Wood - Fantasia on British Sea-Songs. Vaughan Williams - Sea Songs. Arne - Rule Britannia. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major ('Land of Hope and Glory') . Hubert Parry – Jerusalem. Anonymous - National Anthem. A+
BBC Last Night of the Proms
12/9/2009~London
Oliver Knussen - Flourish with Fireworks, Op 22. Purcell - Suite for Organ & Orchestra (Purcell/Wood) Purcell - Dido and Aeneas, Z 626. Joseph Haydn - Concerto for Trumpet in E flat major, Hob. VIIe:1 Gustav Mahler - Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen. Hector Villa-Lobos - Chôros No. 10 'Rasga o coração' Malcolm Arnold - A Grand, Grand Overture, Op 57. Albert Ketèlbey - In a Monastery Garden George Gershwin - Shall We Dance? Astor Piazzolla – Libertango. Julia Barbour - Fanfares for the Last Night. George Frideric Handel - Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351. Arne - Rule, Britannia! Hubert Parry – Jerusalem. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major ('Land of Hope and Glory') . Anonymous - National Anthem (arr. Henry Wood) Traditional - Auld Lang Syne (arr. unknown). A+
BBC Last Night of the Proms
11/9/2010~London
Jonathan Dove - A Song of Joys. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Capriccio italien, Op 45. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op 33 (arr. Maxim Rysanov). Hubert Parry - Blest Pair of Sirens. Richard Strauss - 4 Songs, Op 33. Richard Strauss - 5 Songs, Op 48. Richard Strauss - 6 Songs, Op 17 (orch. Felix Mottl). Richard Strauss - 8 Songs, Op 10 (orch. Robert Heger). Emmanuel Chabrier - Joyeuse marche. Bedřich Smetana – Dalibor. Antonín Dvořák - Rusalka, Op 114. Vaughan Williams – Suite. Richard Wagner – Lohengrin. Richard Rodgers – Carousel. Traditional - Fisher's Hornpipe (orch. Nic Raine). Arne - Rule Britannia. Hubert Parry – Jerusalem. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major ('Land of Hope and Glory'). Anonymous - National Anthem (arr. Benjamin Britten).A+
BBC Last Night of the Proms
10/9/2011~London
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies - Musica benevolens (c4 mins). Béla Bartók - The Miraculous Mandarin - suite (20 mins). Richard Wagner - Götterdämmerung (18 mins). Liszt - Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major (19 mins). Chopin - Grande Polonaise brillante, Op. 22 (9 mins). Grainger - Mo nighean dubh (My Dark-Haired Maiden) (4 mins). Benjamin Britten - The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (20 mins). Richard Rodgers - The Sound of Music (4 mins). Richard Rodgers - Carousel (3 mins). Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major ('Land of Hope and Glory') (8 mins). Arne - Rule Britannia (8 mins). Hubert Parry - Jerusalem (4 mins). Traditional - The National Anthem (2 mins). A+
BBC Last Night of the Proms
14/9/2012~London
Mark Simpson - sparks (c2 mins).Josef Suk - Towards a New Life (6 mins). Frederick Delius - Songs of Farewell (18 mins). Giuseppe Verdi - Un ballo in maschera – ‘Forse la soglia attinse … Ma se m’è forza perderti’ (5 mins). Jules Massenet - Werther – ‘Pourquoi me réveiller?’ (3 mins). Max Bruch - Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor (25 mins). Giacomo Puccini - Tosca – ‘E lucevan le stelle’ (3 mins). Giacomo Puccini - Turandot – ‘Nessun dorma’ (3 mins). John Williams - Olympic Fanfare and Theme (5 mins). Antonín Dvořák - Overture 'Carnival' (9 mins). Dmitry Shostakovich - The Gadfly – Romance (6 mins). Ruggero Leoncavallo - Mattinata (3 mins). Agustín Lara - Granada (3 mins)/ Richard Rodgers - Carousel – ‘You’ll never walk alone’ (4 mins). Henry Wood - Fantasia on British Sea-Songs (20 mins). Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major ('Land of Hope and Glory') (8 mins). Parry, orch. Elgar - Jerusalem (4 mins). Traditional - The National Anthem (arr. B. Britten) (2 mins) A+
BBC Proms: Prom 59 The Broadway Sound
2012 ~Royal Albert Hall, London
Sierra Boggess, Anna-Jane Casey, Rodney Earl Clarke, Elizabeth Llewellyn, Seth MacFarlane, Julian Ovenden. John Wilson and his high-octane orchestra present a tribute to the composers and arrangers responsible for creating the Broadway Sound – among them such legendary tunesmiths as Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Vincent Youmans, Richard Rodgers and Frank Loesser. The concert includes excerpts from Show Boat, No, No, Nanette, On Your Toes, Kiss Me, Kate and Annie Get Your Gun. Pro-shot for BBC. A+
BBC Proms - 2013 Season. Last Night of the Proms Part 1.
Live from the Royal Albert Hall Katie Derham introduces the final concert of the 2013 Proms season. Conductor Marin Alsop takes charge of her first Last Night. History is in the making as conductor Marin Alsop takes charge of her first Last Night. Violinist Nigel Kennedy and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDinato are the star soloists in a programme that includes Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending and arias by Massenet, Handel and Rossini. The concert begins with a celebratory new piece by composer Anna Clyne and there are works by anniversary composers Wagner and Britten, as well Bernstein's Chichester Psalms for chorus and orchestra. 95 minutes. 1 DVD. A+
BBC Proms in the Park Scotland.
Join Jamie MacDougall and Susan Calman for Scotland's Proms in the Park, a special open air concert marking the Last Night of the Proms. Glasgow hosts a selection of some of the best musicians in the country bringing a huge range of musical styles to this popular event in the heart of the city. Along with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell, Alfie Boe and his band will be performing, as will Melanie C, the two will also be singing a special duet for the show. The orchestra will be combining talents with some of the best Scottish traditional musicians in the country including John McCusker and Donald Shaw and will feature some of the great music from BBC Scotland's natural history series, Hebrides, Islands on the Edge. Scots soprano Kate Valentine, tenor Nicky Spence and former BBC Young Musician of the Year Jennifer Pike will perform a host of well loved classical pieces and there will also be show tunes and movie themes. 90 minutes. 1 DVD. A
BBC Proms in the Park 2013.
Tim Rhys-Evans and Connie Fisher introduce highlights from BBC Proms in the Park in Caerphilly, a Night at the Musicals, part of the traditional Last Night of the Proms celebrations. West End stars John Owen-Jones and Sophie Evans and trumpeter Alison Balsom join the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales under Grant Llewellyn for a night of glittering entertainment. 1 DVD. 40 minutes. A
The Best Man
20/6/2012~Broadway
Candice Bergen, Mark Blum, Kerry Butler, James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, Eric McCormack. Great HD capture of this show with an all star cast. Disc includes bonus interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
12/10/2013 ~ San Francisco (Pre-Broadway)
Jessie Mueller (Carole King), Jake Epstein (Gerry Goffin), Jarrod Spector (Barry Mann), Anika Larsen (Cynthia Weil), Jeb Brown (Don Kirshner), Liz Larsen (Genie Klein), Josh Davis (Nick/Righteous Brother), Rashidra Scott (Janelle/Shirelle), Ashley Blanchet (Little Eva/Shirelle), Kevin Duda (Neil Sedaka/Righteous Brother), Rebecca LaChance (Betty). “Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock 'n' roll. It wasn't until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Nicely filmed from the balcony. There are a few short blackouts at the beginning of the first act and a head appears in the frame, but the filmer does a good job of shooting around it. Several songs have already been moved or cut from the show since this was filmed, so there are sure to be more changes before it hits, Broadway later this season. A+
Beautiful
9/4/2014 ~ Broadway
Jessie Mueller, Jake Epstein, Anika Larsen, Jarrod Spector, Jeb Brown, Liz Larsen. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Wonderful and stunning production with a cast that is perfection! Jessie gives a performance that is incredible, as does the rest of the cast! Can't say enough wonderful things about this production as a whole.A+
Beauty and the Beast
29/4/97 ~ London, Dominion Theatre
Julie Alanah Brighten (Belle) Alasdair Harvey (Beast), Burke Moses (Gaston), Barry James (Cogsworth). Not bad, some head issues here and there with clear sound. Also includes LA Cast Press Reels. Very rare in this condition as it is first generation master. B+
Beauty and the Beast
7/9/97 ~ Broadway
Highlights of Kerry Butler as Belle, Chuck Wagner as Beast, Gary Beach as Lumiere, Beth Fowler as Mrs. Potts. B
Beauty and the Beast
18/11/01 ~ Braodway
Steve Blanchard, Michelle Mallardi* (u/s), Christopher Siever, Bryan Batt, Jeff Brooks, Beth Fowler, Mary Stout. Great color and sound, great zooms adn close-ups. A-
Beauty and the Beast
2003 ~ UK Tour
Starring Alex Bourne and Dianne Pilkington. Pro-shot, full stage shot with no zooms. Great color. Perfect sound from the soundboard. B+
Beauty and the Beast
15/10/06 ~ Broadway
Donny Osmond, Steve Blanchard, Sarah Uriarte Berry, Jamie Ross, Stuart Marland, Christopher Duva, Jeanne Lehman, Meredith Inglesby. About an hour and a half of highlights of the show when Donny Joined the cast as Gaston. Sarah gives an amazing Change in Me. Great picture and sound quality. A-
Beauty And The Beast
19/1/2014 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Non-Equity Tour Hilary Maiberger (Belle), Darick Pead (Beast), Tim Rogan (Gaston), Jordan Aragon (Lefou), Kristin Stewart (Mrs. Potts), Hassan Nazari-Robati (Lumiere), James May (Cogsworth), Stephanie Moskal (Babette), Paul Crane (Maurice), Roxy York (Madame de la Grande Bouche), Jack Mullen (Chip). Presented by NETworks Theatricals, a non-Equity company. Nicely filmed. Some scenes, including the prologue and the wolf attacks are dark and hard to make out due to stage lighting, but that’s the only flaw in an otherwise fantastic video. A
Beauty & the Beast
3/12/2014 ~ National Tour
Jillian Butterfield (Belle), Ryan Everett Wood (Beast), Cameron Bond (Gaston), Jake Bridges (Lefou), Lacey Kim Kriston (Madame u/s), Emily Jewell (Mrs. Potts), Melissa Jones (Babette), Thomas Mothershed (Maurice), Ross Nemeth (Chip), Patrick Pevehouse (Lumiere), Samuel Shurtleff (Cogsworth), Taurean M. Barber (Carpet u/s). First few minutes of each act are rough due to late comers and ushers. Missing the 3 minute tavern scene with Gaston in Act 2. Otherwise this is a wonderful HD capture of the current tour cast. Zooms are fitted for the action present onstage. Great picture even in dark scenes. Best capture of this show. A+
A Bed and a Chair
13/11/2013 ~ New York City Center
Bernadette Peters, Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis, Cyrille Aimée, Meg Gillentine, Tyler Hanes, Grasan Kingsberry, Elizabeth Parkinson. The first few songs due to a lot of latecomers it's a bit shaky and shot around heads. After that it settles down with only some heads towards the bottom of the screen. Still a very nice video of this fantastic show. A
Big Fish
4/5/2013 ~ Chicago
PreBroadway: Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin, Bobby Steggert, Krystal Joy Brown, Zachary Unger, Ryan Andes, Ben Crawford, Brad Oscar, Katie Thompson. Beautiful HD capture of this PreBroadway tryout. This was done the final week of shows and has many changes to earlier versions, stunning capture. A+
Big Fish
23/11/2013 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz (Edward), Kate Baldwin (Sandra), Bobby Steggert (Will), Zachary Unger (Young Will), Ryan Andes (Karl), Brad Oscar (Calloway), Ciara Renee (The Witch), Kirsten Scott (Jenny Hill). I think this show closed way too early. It’s fun and emotional, Norbert is fantastic, and the staging and special effects are great! There are a few short blackouts (few seconds long), and very slight wandering. But generally, it is a steady, mostly unobstructed shot. Some nice closeups as well as full-stage shots for the special effects/choreography. A-
Billy Elliot
12/5/05 ~ London
George Maguire (Billy Elliot), Ryan Longbottom (Michael), Haydn Gwynne (Mrs. Wilkinson), Tim Healey (Dad), Joe Caffrey (Tony). Filmed at the opening night performance from the lighting booth with the camera on a tripod. Mostly filmed in wider shots with an occasional close-up. Very good quality, a bit of spotlight washout.A-
Billy Elliot - The Musical
2005 ~ London
Liam Mower, Philip Whitchurch. Filmed from the back of the orchestra; when a full stage shot, there is some wash out but it zooms in a lot and those shots are a lot clearer; good quality and a clear picture; video also includes press reels of Colin Bates A
Billy Elliot, The Musical
28/4/06 ~ London
Leon Cooke, Brad Kavanagh, Emma Hudson, Haydn Gwynne, Philip Whitchurch, Ann Emery. Missing the very beginning of the show, starts at the end of Billy’s boxing lesson. Various other cover-ups scattered throughout because of aforementioned ushers but most of the dance numbers are perfect. Heads are in the shot throughout-but filmer does his best to shoot around them. What is captured is very clear. Includes the dance mega-mix after the curtain call. B+
Billy Elliot, The Musical
2/11/06 ~ London
Mathew Koon, Sally Dexter, Philip Whitchurch, Ann Emery, Chris Lennon, Sara Poyzer. Excellent show. Crystal clear picture and sound. This features the Asian Billy, and he was an amazing dancer, and gave an amazing performance. A-
Billy Elliot
2007 ~ London
Dean McCarthy (Billy Elliot), Shaun Malone (Michael), Sally Dexter (Mrs Wilkinson), James Gaddas (Dad), Ann Emery (Grandma), Chris Lennon (Tony). Recorded through the house camera, so it’s a stationary, full-stage shot with sound patched in directly from the sound-board. A-
Billy Elliot
2008~London
The ITV2 documentary for the search for the new, young Billy Elliot for the London Premiere production. A+
Billy Elliot
Winter 2013 ~ London
Billy - Harrison Dowzell, Mrs Wilkinson - Helen French (u/s) , Dad - Deka Walmsley, Tony - Matthew Dale (u/s). Recorded in 16:9 HD from the stalls, with no obsturctions, blackouts or washout. This DVD is not complete and only incudes All of Act 1 and some of Act 2 up until partway through the dance with Older Billy. Lasts 2H approx. A
Billy Elliot
Summer 2013 ~ London
Ali Rasul as Billy. Good capture in nice HD of the new cast. Includes the entire show except for the bit where Billy says goodbye to Mrs. Wilkinson until the beginning of the final. Very good overall. Limited trades. A+
Billy Elliot (Official Release)
28/9/2014 ~ Victoria Palace Theatre, London
Pro-Shot Elliot Hanna (Billy), Zatch Atkinson (Michael), Ruthie Henshall (Mrs Wilkinson), Deka Walmsley (Billy’s dad), Chris Grahamson (Tony), Ann Emery (Grandma), special guest Liam Mower (Older Billy) Live from London's West End this special performance brings multi award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to cinemas for the first time. A+
Billy Elliot
8/2/2015 ~ London, West End
Matteo Zecca (Billy), Ruthie Henshall (Mrs Wilkinson), Chris Grahamson (Tony), Gillian Elisa (Grandma), David Muscat (Mr Braithwaite), Zach Atkinson (Michael), Demi Lee (Debbie). The video contains the first half hour of act one and the angry dance and the entire of act two. During this show there was a technical issue with the bed/kitchen/house set and so it is interesting to see the changes that were made in act two without this piece of scenery. Most of the show is visible apart from electricity which is very shaky. B
The Book of Mormon
1/3/11 ~ 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
The Book of Mormon
3/7/11 ~ 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-
The Book of Mormon
6/9/2012~US Tour
Gavin Creel (Elder Price), Jared Gertner (Elder Cunningham), Samantha Marie Ware (Nabulungi), Kevin Mambo (Mafala Hatimbi), Grey Henson (Elder McKinley), Derek Williams (Genereal ButFuckingNaked), Josh Breckenridge (Doctor), Jeffery David Sears (Doctor). The DVD was filmed in a 16:9 ratio in a combination of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The only obstruction is a head in the very middle of the screen and one off to the side. The head in the middle is only visible in the very far wides, the head on the left side of the screen is rarely ever there except for a couple of seconds at the end of the first act. Both heads are shot around as best as possible. About 10 seconds of the video is missing, because the two people that were supposed to sit next to me where late, It is split into two parts. I managed to recover what was lost from the back-up audio recording I took. There are a couple of washouts and whiteouts that occur but only really during the wides. They are randomly dispersed so it doesn't affect the video too much. At a couple of times the DVD is a little blurry and gets a little shaky but other than that it is pretty good. B
Book of Mormon
18/11/2012~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). This is the hardest ticket to get in Broadway, and for good reason. Amazing show even after the original leads left. It is shot from the back of the stalls and unobstructed. The first half of act one is a blind-shot, so there's some wandering and sometimes the camera is pointed too high. Hello is there, some of Two by Two, but You and Me is audio only, but after that its mostly a good shot. Act 2 is more focused and unblocked. B+
The Book of Mormon
23/12/2012 ~ 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 cannot 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+
The Book of Mormon
13/1/2013 ~ US Tour
2013 Tour cast with Mark Evans as Elder Price: Act one only, shot from second row from the stalls, with much spotlight washout and head obsturction on each side. B
The Book of Mormon
29/5/2013 ~ London, West End
Gavin Creel (Elder Price), Daniel Buckley (st/by Elder Cunningham), Alexia Khadime (Nabulungi), Giles Terera (Mafala Hatimbi), Stephen Ashfield (Moroni/Elder McKinley), Tosh Wanogho-Maud (u/s General), Haydn Oakley (Price's Dad/Joseph Smith/Mission President)Morris (Carbucketty) Richard Astbury (Coricopat) Cameron Ball (Admetus/Macavity) James Darch (Alonzo) and Will Lucas (Bill Baily). A very clear capture of the new London blockbuster. Shot from the stalls in extremely clear 16:9 widescreen HD. A+
The Book of Mormon
2013/2014 ~ London, West End
Ashley Day (u/s Elder Price) and the rest of the OLC. Monitor recording of the London cast. Nothing special. A full stage shot of what looks to be recorded from a monitor somewhere in the theatre. Fun to see the London cast though. Great performances from all - especially Ashley. A-
The Book of Mormon
5/2014 ~ National Tour
Mark Evans as Elder Price: Act Two only, shot from the dress circle, with some head obstruction. Will be traded with the 13/1 DVD together. B+
The Book of Mormon
17/5/2014 ~ 2nd National Tour
Elder Price: David Larsen, Elder Cunningham: Cody Jamison Strand, Nabulungi: Tallia Brinson (u/s), Elder McKinley/Moroni: Pierce Cassedy, Mafala Hatimbi: James Vincent Meredith. General: David Aron Damane, Price’s Dad/Joseph Smith: Christopher Shyer, Cunningham’s Dad: Jeff Heimbrock (u/s). A fantastic capture of the second tour cast. This is the first known dvd of the 2NT, and the cast doesn’t disappoint. David and Cody are strong leads with great voices and comedic timing. Pierce is perfect as McKinley. Tallia also does a great job; she has a strong belt and does an endearing rendition of Sal Tlay Ka Siti. This is a very nice capture with no obstruction or blackouts, and only a bit of washout in superwide shots of high-contrast scenes. The video is very steady and the sound is excellent as usual. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call. A+
Bonnie & Clyde
14/11/09 ~ La Jolla Playhouse, CA
Laura Osnes, Stark Sands, Melissa van der Schyff, Claybourne Elder, Chris Peluso, Wayne Duvall, Mare Winningham, Michael Mulligan, Michael Lanning. Nice capture of this new Wildhorn show. There are only a couple very short blackouts throughout the show and hardly any washout. A
Bonnie & Clyde
9/11/11 ~ 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+
The Boy from Oz
16/4/00 ~ Perth, Australia
Todd McKenney, Chrissie Amphlett, Jill Perryman, Amanda Harrison. Pro-shot with multiple cameras of the final performance. Beautiful production with some changes before the show transferred to Broadway. A+
The Boy From Oz
16/10/03 ~ Broadway
Hugh Jackman, Stephanie J. Block, Beth Fowler, Isabel Keating, Jarrod Emick, Michael Mulheren. Mitchel David Federan. Opening night video; great picture and sound and lots of closeups; the two shows listed are different as the show was changing throughout previews; Digital video, first generation from the master. A
Blood Brothers
16/8/03 ~ Phoenix Theatre; London, UK
Sarah Hay (u/s), Philip Stewart, Stephen Palfreman, Mark Hutchinson, Louise Russell, Louise Clayton, Daniel Taylor. Camcorder video, some heads in the way but excellent closeups and sound throughout. A
Blood Brothers
3/2010~West End, London
Melanie C (Mrs Johnstone), Philip Stewart (Narrator), Stephen Palfreman (Mickey), Richard Reynard (Eddie), Vivienne Carlyle (Mrs Lyons), Louise Clayton (Linda), Michael Southern (Sammy), Owen Oldroyd (Mr Lyons). The video is filmed from the horribly raked back stalls of the Phoenix, which does mean some heads in the bottom of the screen but they are shot around very well and completely avoided whenever possible. All the action is well-followed using a variety of shots, and the colours are faithful to the original, with little to no spotlight washout. Overall, a good video of an amazing cast. A+
Blood Brothers
Summer 2010~UK Tour
Niki Evans (Mrs. Johnstone), Robbie Scotcher (The Narrator), Sean Jones (Mickey), Paul Davies (Eddie), Tracey Spencer (Mrs. Lyons), Kelly-Anne Gower (Linda), Daniel Taylor (Sammy). Nicely filmed from the balcony with a good mix of close-ups and full stage shots. One head occasionally appears in the right of the frame, but nothing too bad. Probably the best capture of this long running show I've seen. A+
Blood Brothers
October 2012 ~ London
Vivienne Carlyle (Mrs. Johnstone), Philip Stewart (Narrator), Mark Rice Oxley (Mickey), Paul Christopher (Eddie), Abigail Jaye (Mrs. Lyons), Louise Clayton (Linda), Michael Southern (Sammy), Kevin Pallister (Mr. Lyons). The video actually consists of footage filmed throughout two shows and spliced together to make a single DVD. Marilyn Monroe 2 is missing and there are a couple of other brief blackouts during some dialogue scenes. Filmed from two different angles: the dress circle and back stalls. Due to the Phoenix's inconvenient setup, neither position is completely free of head obstruction, but they are filmed around effectively. The action is followed very well using a variety of shots as needed, and the colors are faithful to the original. All in all, a great video of a brilliant cast. A-
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
31/10/2010 ~ 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
The Bodyguard
10/8/2013 ~ London
Heather Headly, Lloyd Owen, Debbie Kurup, Mark Letheren, Ray Shell, Nicalos Colicos, Mark McKerracher, Sean Chapman, David Page, Oliver Le Sueur. Heather’s final performance as Rachel Marron and she was on fire, including some amazing belt and extra sol singing in many of the songs. Sadly I had minimal battery that day, so the recording footage stops towards the end of act one, so missing I Will Always Love You sung by Lloyd Owen and I Have Nothing and the rest of act two, though has a complete HQ audio. Recorded from the central stalls from slightly further back though nothing is obstructed. Some washout and filmed in nice 16:9 HD. Not for trade. Please do not ask. A (Master)
Breakfast at Tiffany's
9/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Emilia Clarke (Holly Golightly), Cory Michael Smith (Fred), George Wendt (Joe Bell), James Yaegashi (I Y Yunioshi), Suzanne Bertish (Madame Spanella), John Rothman (Editor/Sid Arbuck), Tony Torn (Rusty Trawler), Lee Wilkof (OJ Berman). This play is closer to the novella than the film, and Emilia Clarke gives a wonderful performance as Holly. The play itself - well I'm rather on the fence about that, I think Fred narrate too much but it does have interesting moments. This is unfortunately not as well filmed as ushers were on high alert, so slightly more shaky and obstructed, but I shot around it as much as possible. A-
The Bridges of Madison County
9/3/2014 ~ Broadway
Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, Hunter Foster, Michael X. Martin, Cass Morgan, Caitlin Kinnunen, Derek Klena. Beautiful HD capture of this moving musical. Kelli and Steven do a divine job in the roles and the music is wonderfully written and performed. Really a nice piece of Theatre. A
The Bridges of Madison County
16/4/14 ~ Broadway
Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, Hunter Foster, Michael X. Martin, Cass Morgan, Caitlin Kinnunen, Derek Klena. Excellent HD capture of this short lived musical, gone too soon. This is the second and even better capture of the show. Kelli and Steven still creating excellent work here. Gem of a show that should have stuck around longer. A
Bright Star
13/9/2014 ~ San Diego, CA
Carmen Cusack, AJ Shively, Wayne Alan Wilcox, Wayne Duvall, Allison Briner (u/s Mama Murphy), Stephen Lee Anderson, Stephen Bogardus, Jeff Hiller, Kate Loprest, Hannah Elless, Libby Winters Very well filmed in 16:9 with no obstructions or blackouts; some slight washout in a couple scenes; excellent clear picture and sound is excellent. Nice video. 2 DVDs. A+
Bring It On
4/12/2011~Los Angles
Taylor Louderman, Adrienne Warren, Jason Gotay, Elle McLemore,Ryann Redmond, Adriana DeBose, Gregory Haney, Neil Haskell, Janet Krupin, Kate Rockwell, Nicolas Womack. An excellent capture of this new musical that was surprisingly a great time. This was surprisingly fun and quite campy along the lines of Legally Blonde and had some great numbers and songs. A-
Bring It On
24/10/2012 ~ Broadway
Taylor Louderman (Campbell), Adrienne Warren (Danielle), Ariana DeBose (Nautica), Jason Gotay (Randall), Gregory Haney (La Cienaga), Neil Haskell (Steven), Janet Krupin (Kylar), Elle McLemore (Eva), Nicolas Womak (Twig), Ryann Redmond (Bridget). Heads at the bottom of the screen during a good part of the show when action takes place at the foot of the stage but it's shot around well. Good sound throughout. A-
Broadway In Bryant Park
2/8/2007~Bryant Park, New York
Ashlee Brown, Gavin Lee, Ashlee Parker-Angel, Darlene Love, Drew Sarich, Lea Salonga, Adam Jacobs. Proshot. A+
Broadway In Bryant Park
9/9/2007 | Bryant Park, New York
Julie Craig, Montego Glover (The Color Purple); Burke Moses, Nick Spangler, Angela Robinson (The Fantasticks); the cast of Spring Awakening; Sebastian Arcelus, Alli Mauzey, Julia Murney (Wicked). Includes sound check footage. A
Broadway in Bryant Park
16/7/2009~New York
Performances by: THE LITTLE MERMAID ("Her Voice" pop version - Drew Seeley, "Part of Your World" - Chelsea Morgan Stock, "She's In Love" - Brian D'Addario and Girls); 9 TO 5 ("I Just Might" and "Shine Like the Sun" - Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty, Ensemble); THE TOXIC AVENGER ("Who Will Save New Jersey?", "All Men Are Freaks", "Brand New Day in New Jersey" - Celina Carvajal, Nick Cordero, Jonathan Root, Erin Leigh Peck, Nicholas Rodriguez); PURE COUNTRY ("Heartland", "Pretend", "Don't Remind Me"-Anderson Davis and female performer with sheet music.
BROADWAYS LOST TREASURES (PRO DVD)
Program includes: BROADWAY DIVAS Vivian Blaine, "Adelaide's Lament," Guys and Dolls Patti LuPone, "A New Argentina," Evita Angela Lansbury, "Worst Pies in London," Sweeney Todd Carol Channing, "Before the Parade Passes By," Hello, Dolly! Julie Andrews, "Send in the Clowns," A Little Night Music
LEADING MEN Zero Mostel, "If I Were a Rich Man," Fiddler on the Roof Yul Brynner, "Shall We Dance," The King and I John Raitt, "Hey There," The Pajama Game Robert Preston, "Trouble," The Music Man Paul Lynde, "Kids," Bye Bye Birdie DANCIN' Joel Grey, "Willkommen," Cabaret Tommy Tune, Twiggy, "Chasin' the Clouds Away," My One and Only Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, "All That Jazz," "Nowadays," Chicago Jerry Orbach, "Lullaby of Broadway," 42nd Street RECORD BREAKERS Andrea McArdle, cast, "Tomorrow," Annie Cast, "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile," Annie Betty Buckley and cast, "Jellicle Songs," "Memory," Cats BONUS PERFORMANCES! Both DVD and VHS formats include five additional performances not seen on the PBS pledge-special broadcasts. Ann Miller, Mickey Rooney, "McHugh Medley," Sugar Babies Patti LuPone, "Buenos Aires," Evita Barbara Harris, "Movie Star Gorgeous," The Apple Tree Bonnie Franklin, "Applause," Applause Dorothy Loudon and cast, "Easy Street," "Tomorrow" (reprise), Annie
BROADWAYS LOST TREASURES 2 (PRO DVD)
THE LEADS "Patti LuPone, Anything Goes "Angela Lansbury, Beatrice Arthur, Mame "Robert Morse, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying "Jane Lapotaire, Piaf "Richard Kiley, Man of La Mancha ALL SINGING, ALL DANCING "Nell Carter, cast, Ain’t Misbehavin’ "Michael Jeter, Brent Barrett, Grand Hotel "Gregory Hines, Jelly’s Last Jam " Walter Bobbie, Nathan Lane, Guys and Dolls. REVIVALS AND RECORD BREAKERS "George Hearn, cast, La Cage aux Folles "Cast, Les Misérables "Shirley Verrett, cast, Carousel "Jerry Orbach, Chicago .BONUS PERFORMANCES "Katharine Hepburn, Coco "Robert Lindsay, Me and My Girl "Tom Bosley, Fiorello! "Kathi Moss, cast, Nine Bill Hutton, cast, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . BONUS EXTRA: Five additional erformances not seen on the PBS broadcast .
BROADWAY'S LOST TREASURES 3 (2005, Pro-Shot DVD)
Performances: Cast, "42nd Street," "We're in the Money," 42nd Street, 2001; Gwen Verdon, Ray Waltson, "Whatever Lola Wants," Damn Yankees, 1971; Vanessa Williams and cast, medley, Into the Woods, 2002; Jerry Orbach, "She Likes Basketball," Promises, Promises, 1969; Debbie Allen and cast, "America," West Side Story,
1980; Cast, "Sing, Sing, Sing," Fosse, 1999; Michel Bell and cast, "Ol' Man River," Show Boat, 1995; Anthony Roberts and cast, "Step to the Rear," How Now, Dow Jones, 1968; Alfred Drake, "Where Is the Life That Late I Led," Kiss Me Kate, 1971; Julie Andrews, medley from My Fair Lady and Camelot, 1991; Harry Groener and cast, "I Can't Be Bothered Now," Crazy for You, 1992; Chita Rivera and cast, "Where You Are," Kiss of the Spider Woman, 1993; Robert Goulet and Inga Swenson, "Indian Love Call, " Rose-Marie, 1982; Cast, "T'Ain't Nobody's Business if I Do," Black and Blue, 1989; Zero Mostel, "Comedy Tonight," A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 1971; Ethel Merman, medley from Girl Crazy, Call Me Madam, and Gypsy, 1972; Kristin Chenoweth, "My New Philosophy," You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, 1999; Cast, "Caldonia," Five Guys Named Moe, 1992; Cast, "Ragtime," Ragtime 1998 # Four additional performances not seen on the PBS broadcast: Jonathan Pryce and cast, "The American Dream," Miss Saigon, 1991; Angela Lansbury, "Everything's Coming Up Roses," Gypsy, 1975; Robert Goulet, "The Happy Time, " The Happy Time, 1968; Desi Arnaz, "She Could Shake Her Maracas," Too Many Girls, 1972
Broadway Loves The 80’s
13/6/07 ~ Joe’s Pub, New York City
Comedian and VH1 host Mo Rocca hosts Broadway Loves the 80's, a concert held at Joe's Pub, which will benefit the United Nations Association HERO Campaign. The show features a variety of Broadway performers singing their favorite songs from the 1980s; the line-up features Shoshana Bean, Kevin Cahoon, Jenn Colella, Nikki Renee Daniels, Natascia Diaz, Adam Fleming, Ellen Foley, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kate Shindle, Marty Thomas, The Broadway Boys (Jesse Nager, Telly Leung, Tyler Maynard, Peter Matthew Smith, Daniel Calvert, and Michael James Scott), the cast of Awesome 80’s Prom, and three of Rocca's co-stars from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Aaron Albano, Stanley Bahorek, and Jared Gertner. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Crystal clear. DVD has been enhanced to include thumbnail images and chapter stops for all the songs. A
Broadway On Broadway
10/9/2001 ~ WNBC-TV
Hosted by Brooke Shields with Bebe Neuwirth and the cast of Chicago, Ivan Rutherford, the cast of Rent, the cast of Kiss Me Kate, Howard McGillan, Michelle Lee, Tony Roberts, the cast of Mamma Mia, Rebecca Luker, Annie Golden and the cast of The Full Monty, the cast of Blast!, Hunter Foster and the cast of Urinetown, Brad Oscar, Kate Burton, Terrance Mann and the cast of The Rocky Horror Show, the cast of 42nd Street, more… “Broadway on Broadway is the largest, free outdoor public event held in Times Square. The annual kick-off to the Broadway season and draws more than 50,000 theatre lovers to watch as their favorite performers take the stage to give them a taste of what the year has in store for them. The event features hundreds of members from the casts of the current Broadway musicals, as well as additional members from upcoming musicals new for the season.” Commercials have been edited out. A
Broadway on Broadway
15/9/2002~New York
Hosted by Joey Fatone and Marissa Jaret Winokur. Performances from Aida, Beauty and the Beast, The Boys from Syracuse, Cabaret, Chicago, 42nd Street, Hairspray, Into the Woods, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Oklahoma!, The Phantom of the Opera, The Producers, Rent, Thoroughly Modern. Millie, Urinetown. Melanie Griffith (Chicago). Sneak previews from Amour, Flower Drum Song, Hollywood Arms, Man of La Mancha, Movin' Out. Special guest appearances by Edie Falco and Stanley Tucci (Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune), Anne Heche (Proof), Kathleen Turner and Jason Biggs (The Graduate), Carol Burnett, Harvey Fierstein, Vanessa Williams. A
Broadway on Broadway
2003~New York
Hosted by Jane Krakowski and Nathan Lane. Performances from Chicago (They Both Reached for the Gun with Brent Barrett and Melanie Griffin), Mamma Mia (Money, Money, Money), Gypsy (Baby June and Her Newsboys), Nine (Unsual Way), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Forget About the Boy with Sutton Foster), Phantom of the Opera (Music of the Night with Hugh Panaro), Avenue Q (If You Were Gay), The Producers (I Want to Be a Producer), Cabert (I Don't Care Much with Jon Secada), Never Gonna Dance (Pick Yourself Up), Big River (Muddy Water), Little Shop of Horrors (Suddenly Seymour with Hunter Foster and Kerry Butler), Taboo (Stranger in This World with Euan Morton), Wizard and I (Idina Menzel), Hairspray (Good Morning Baltimore with Kathy Brier), Rent (Seasons of Love), Give My Regards to Broadway. A-
Broadway on Broadway
2004~New York
Hosted by Wayne Brady and Christy Carlson Romano, with Brooke Shields, Harvey Fierstein, Tovah Feldshuh, Michael McKeon, B.D. Wong, Idina Menzel, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Hunter Foster, Sutton Foster, more. 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. A-
Broadway Under the Stars
6/6/2006~Centrel Park, NYC
Michael Arden, Carolee Carmello, Kevin Clay, Manoel Felciano, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Donna McKechnie, Matthew Morrison, Anika Noni Rose, Kelli O'Hara, Elaine Stritch, Lee Ann Womack, Michael Cerveris, John Cullum, Christine Ebersole, Sutton Foster, Shuler Hensley, Brian d'Arcy James, Jane Krakowski, Rebecca Luker, Bebe Neuwirth, "Jersey Boys" Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer. A+
Brookyln
26/6/05 ~ Final Broadway Performance
Eden Espinosa as Brooklyn, Ramona Keller as Paradice, Cleavant Derricks as Streetsinger, Kevin Anderson as Taylor, Karen Olivo as Faith. Great capture and performances, from master. A
Bullets Over Broadway
29/3/2014 ~ Broadway
Janet Dickinson as (u/s) Helen, Zach Braff, Vincent Pastore, Betsy Wolfe, Helene Yorke, Karen Ziemba, Brooks Ashmanskas, Lenny Wolpe, Nick Cordero. Excellent HD capture of this hilarious show. The railing can enter the very bottom of frame on wider shots, but mostly shot over it. This cast is top notch, spot on and just 100% perfect! Will be tough to beat this Tony Season. A-
Bullet Over Broadway
24/8/2014 ~ Broadway
David Shayne: Zach Braff, Helen Sinclair: Marin Mazzie, Cheech: Nick Cordero, Olive Neal: Helene Yorke, Ellen: Betsy Wolfe, Nick Valenti: Vincent Pastore, Julian Marx: Lenny Wolpe, Warner Purcell: Brooks Ashmanskas, Eden Brent: Karen Ziemba. A great capture of the final Broadway performance. The cast and audience are full of energy— there are entrances applauses for everyone, and huge laughs throughout the show. I believe this is the only capture of Marin in this role, and she’s absolutely incredible. Zach’s speech after the final curtain call is touching, and he brings the entire crew and orchestra onstage to take the last bow. Act one has a few issues, but act two is much better. Tiger Rag, The Hot Dog Song, and the first scene in Olive’s apartment are all blacked out, totaling about 10 minutes in act one, but the rest of the show is intact. There are some heads blocking the center and sides of the stage in act one; they are worked around when possible, but the right side is completely obscured several times. Act two is nearly perfect with no blackouts and just some small heads at the bottom that don’t block anything. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, Zach’s farewell speech, and playbill scans. A-
Bye Bye Birdie
7/2008 ~ NSMT - Beverly, MA
Bianca Marroquin, James Patterson, Ari Butler, Madeleine Doherty, Mary-Pat Green, Alessa Neeck, Robert Saoud, Adam Piispanen, Edward M. Barker, Jeremy Benton, Joe Bowerman, Shavanna Calder, Elizabeth Clinard, Gina Duci, AJ Hughes, Laura Irion, Andy Jones, Charlie Logan, Paul Miller, Peter Mills, Mara Newbery, Ellen Peterson, Scott P. Sambuco, Dawn C.Tucker, Kirstin Tucker. Pro-shot. Recorded with a few cameras from the round, with a three minute promo and sound from the soundboard. A+
Bye Bye Birdie
16/9/09 ~ 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
1994 ~ London - Donmar Warehouse
Alan Cumming, Jane Horrocks, Adam Godley, Sarah Kestelman, Georgia Raistrick, Charlotte Medcalf, Michael Gardiner. Proshot of the Donmar production; no generation loss to speak of; great video. A
Cabaret
29/3/03 ~ Broadway matinee
Neil Patrick Harris, Deborah Gibson, Tom Bosley, Mariette Hartley. A great capture of Neil and Debbie. Digital, from the master. A
Cabaret
4/11/06 ~ West End, London
Anna Maxwell Martin, Michael Hayden, James Dreyfus, Sheila Hancock, Geoffrey Hutchings, Harriet Thorpe, Andrew Maud. A totally different Cabaret then previous ones. Wonderful production filled with very "raw" emotion. This production does contain nudity. Crystal clear picture and sound, Fantastic performances. A+
Cabaret UK Tour
27/09/08 ~ Last Show in Liverpool
Samantha Barks, Wayne Sleep, Jenny Logan, Matt Zimmerman, Henry Luxemburg, Karl Moffatt, Suanne Braun, Danni Bowen, Theo Cook, Jessica Ellen, Nouska Hanly, Lucy James, Hendrick January, Alastair Postlethwaite, Rebecca Scarrot, Benjamin Timothy, Cydney Uffindell-Phillips and Tom Woods. Full Act 1 and 10 Mins of Act 2. Overall, what is captured is nice, with some great close-ups - albeit, sometimes shakey. There are unfortunately quite a few blackouts, but the main songs are unaffected such as: So What?, Don't Tell Mama, Mein Herr, Perfectly Marvelous and Maybe This Time. The first 10 mins or so of Act 1 is mostly blackout, whilst I plucked up the courage to actually lift up the camera. As for Act 2, there is around 10 mins of footage, but it is mostly audio. B+
Cabaret
22/3/09 ~ UK Tour
Highlights: Samantha Barks,Wayne Sleep, Jenny Logan, Matt Zimmerman, Henry Luxemburg, Karl Moffatt, Suanne Braun, Danni Bowen. Only musical numbers about 70 minutes long. Some shaking throughout but improves as the show goes on. Nice close-ups with clear picture. B+
Cabaret
30/3/2014 ~ Broadway
Michelle Williams, Leeds Hill as (u/s) Emcee, Linda Emond, Danny Burstein, Bill Heck, Aaron Krohn, Gayle Rankin. Beautiful HD capture of the wonderful revival with no obstructions. Leeds does a wonderful job in the role of the Emcee. Stunning second revival with terrific performances from the entire cast. Linda and Danny are just perfect together. A+
Cabaret
3/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Michelle Williams, Linda Emond, Danny Burstein, Bill Heck, Aaron Krohn, Gayle Rankin. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions and features the entire Revival Cast. Alan gives a terrific return performance as the Emcee. Gayle and Linda still give such beautiful performances that are wonderful to watch. 2 DVDs. A+
Cabaret
19/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Emcee: Alan Cumming Sally Bowles: Michelle Williams Fraulein Schneider: Linda Emond Herr Schultz: Danny Burstein Clifford Bradshaw: Bill Heck Ernst Ludwig: Benjamin Eakeley (u/s) Fraulein Kost: Kaleigh Cronin (u/s) Rosie: Kelly Paredes (u/s) Lulu: Stacey Sipowicz (u/s) Frenchie/Gorilla: Andrea Goss Texas: Jessica Pariseau Fritzie: Gayle Rankin Helga: Kristin Olness Bobby: Leeds Hill Victor: Dylan Paul Hans/Rudy: Evan D Siegel Herman/Max: Caleb Damschroder A fantastic capture of Alan and Michelle with a few understudies in the supporting roles. The production is spectacular, Michelle is ethereal, and Alan is stunning. This is a near perfect capture with no washout, no obstruction, and just one quick dropout in act one. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+
Cabaret
11/2014 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming (Emcee), Emma Stone (Sally Bowles), Linda Emond (Fraulein Schneider), Danny Burstein (Herr Schultz), Bill Heck (Clifford Bradshaw). Emma Stone is a great Sally! Missing the first few seconds of Wilkommen, but otherwise complete. Very steady, focused, and mostly unobstructed. Includes curtain call and Alan’s BCEFA speech. A
Cabaret
20/11/2014 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Emma Stone, Kristie Dale Sanders as (u/s) Fraulein Schneider, Philip Hoffman as (u/s) Herr Shultz, Bill Heck, Aaron Krohn, Gayle Rankin. Excellent HD capture of the Revival with Emma joining the cast as Sally. She does a dazzling job in the role and very precise in detail. Lovely performances from Kristie and Philip. A
Cabaret
14/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Sienna Miller, Linda Emond, Danny Burnstein, Benjamin Eakeley as (u/s) Cliff, Aaron Krohn, Hani Furstenberg. Beautiful HD capture of Sienna joining the cast as the final Sally Bowles and Hani joining as Kost. Still wonderful and solid performances as the show plays it's final few performances. A
Carousel
2012 ~ UK Tour
Eric Greene, Gillene Herbert, Claire Boulter, Joseph Shovelton, Candida Benson, Elena Ferrari, Alex Newton. An amzing beautiful capture in 16:9 wide-screen with no obstruction and action Extremly well followed of this fantastic new presentation by Opera North. A must for every Collector. A+
Carousel
4/2015 ~ Lyric Opera Chicago
Steven Pasquale, Laura Osnes, Jenn Gambatese, Matthew Hydzik, Denyce Graves, Jarrod Emick, Charlotte D'Amboise, Tony Roberts. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of this exquisite production. It is perfectly cast and performed. A huge production that is wonderful to take in. A
Carrie
4/2/2012~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-
Carrie
18/3/12 ~ Off Broadway
Anne Tolpegin as (u/s) Margaret White, Molly Ranson, Christy Altomare, Carmen Cusack, Jenanna De Waal, Derek Klena, Ben Thompson. Terrific capture one of my favorite shows. Marin was more of a Barbara Cook portrayal, Anne was more of a Betty Buckley. Rare performance as Anne only went on a handful of times. A-
Carrie
10/10/2013 ~ Seattle, WA
Alice Ripley (Margaret White), Keaton Whittaker (Carrie White), Kendra Kassebaum (Miss Gardner), Larissa Schmitz (Sue Snell), Kody Bringman (Tommy Ross), Tessa Archer (Chris Hargensen). Based on the revised Off-Broadway version, and presented at the Balagan Theatre. This was recorded at the final run-through prior to opening night, so there are a few “holds” as they worked out the kinks: -After “Evening Prayers” there is a hold to change all microphone batteries, resulting in most of the song being run a second time (the sound check was removed and put as a bonus at the end of act two); -During the scene where Carrie is getting ready for the prom a microphone made a "farting" noise and Alice grabbed her butt and said "sorry" which made the cast and tech crew laugh; -The first attempt at dumping the blood on Carrie didn’t work, for the second attempt, it got into Keaton’s eyes, which resulted in Louis Hobson (the show’s director and Alice’s Next To Normal co-star) to come up on stage; -Alice didn’t have the rubber prop knife for the end, she had a real knife- so she mocked stabbing Carrie. Despite these run through glitches, this is a fantastic production. Well filmed with a nice mix of close-ups and full stage shots and no obstructions. A
Catch Me If You Can
15/8/09 ~ Seattle,WA
Norbert Leo Butz,Aaron Tveit,Tom Wopat, Kerry Butler, Rachel de Benedet, Felicia Finley, Linda Hart. Some very quick blackouts, none last more than 30 seconds or so.Very little obstruction, just heads on the bottom and the right, mostly in wideshots, and they're hardly noticeable. A-
Catch Me If You Can
27/4/11 ~ 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
Catch Me If You Can
14/9/2014 ~ San Diego, CA
Frank Abignale Jr: Jacob Neary, Carl Hanratty: Josh Adamson, Frank Abignale Sr: Robert Neary, Paula Abagnale: Tracy Lore, Brenda Strong: Heather Lundstedt, Branton: Johnny Fletcher, Dollar: Matthew Malecki, Cod: Eric Hellmers, Roger Strong: Ralph Johnson, Carol Strong: Karla J Franko, Cheryl Ann: Kristina MillerA nice capture of this show at Moonlight Amphitheatre in San Diego. The production is very well done with great costumes, lighting, and choreography. Jacob is a fantastic young talent, charming, and so fun to watch. Josh makes a great Hanratty; his comedic timing is spot on, and he and Jacob have a nice rapport.A perfect capture with no blackouts and no obstruction. There is a little washout, especially in wide shots, but very nice overall. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
1/1/2013 ~ Broadway
Scarlett Johansson, Benjamin Walker, Ciaran Hinds, Debra Monk, Emily Bergl, Tanya Birl, Will Cobbs, Jordan Dean, Vin Knight, Michael Park, Brian Reddy, Lance Roberts, Cherene Snow. Filmed in HD 16:9 Widescreen; very nicely filmed video with clear picture, no obsructions and good sound. A
Cats
25/4/92 ~ London
Shezwae Powell, Guy-Paul Ruolt, De St. Germain, Barbara King and Geoffrey Garratt. Camera follows the action well. Slightly fuzzy, but not too bad. Includes a tv special about Gillian Lynne revisiting the Original cast for rehearsalsal and a tv special about the German cast spoken in German. B+
Cats
23/1/93 ~ West End, London
Jacqui Scott, Donald Franke, Donna King, Rebecca Thornhill, Peter Bishop, Christopher Howard, Jo Bingham, Shaun Henson. Starts out at “Dare you look at a king?” and it’s black and white until Victoria’s solo dance. At the end of the show there is a partial showing of the Vienna cast. B
Cats
11/5/2002 ~ West End, London (closing night)
Jack Rebaldi (Munkustrap), John Patridge (Rum Tum Tugger), Chrissi Hamond (Grizabella), Junix Inocian (Old Deuteronomy) Alexis Owen Hobbs (Bombalurina), Barbara King (Demeter), Ben Tyrell (Mister Mistoffelees). Full show, bootleg, final performance, including pre-show interviews. Filmed from the Pro-shot that was showed in the Convent Garden. Not the best quality, but very watchable and action followed very well. B+
Cats
2003 ~ Bradford, UK tour
Summer Strallen (Cassandra), Adrian Edmeades (Tantomile), Sally Whitehead (Gumbie cat). Full show, full stage shot with no zooms. Lot's of loss due to conversion (I guess), so I was suprised it's not older. Rare. B+
Cats
Summer 2006 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Kristen Bussiere, Andrew C. Hodge, Timothy Walton, Ra-Sean Holloway, Megan Bussiere, Alycia Silber, Gregory Hanks, Nicolas Williams, Mickey McGuire, Cassandra Muha, Tom Straffi, Danielle Mondi, Amanda Gardella, Elizabeth Johnstone, Erica Cenci, Melissa Swanton, Rachel Brown, Valerie Anne Vitale, Casset Carelli, Tom Garruto, Art Vandalay. Great regional production with some nice costumes, but some are quite confusing. For example, Bombalurina's costumes looks like Jemima's, and Jenny's costume looks like Etcetera's. A+
Cats
25/7/10 ~ 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-
Cats
30/3/2013 ~ UK Tour
Joanna Ampil (Grizabella) Katie Warsop (Rumpleteazer) Clare Rickard (Jellylorum) Melissa James (Baombalurina) Lily Fraser (Demeter) Alice Redmond (Jennyanydots) Alicia Beck (Victoria/White Cat) Dawn Williams (Jemima) Nicholas Pound (Old Deutoronomy) Ben Palmer (Munkustrap) Oliver Savile (Rum Tum Tugger) Joseph Poulton (Quazo/Mistoffelees) Paul F Monaghan (Asparagus/Bustopher Jones/Growl Tiger:) Barnaby Thompson (Mungojerrie) Ross Finnie (Skimbleshanks) Jessica Buckby (Cassandra) Lizzi Franklin (Tantomile) Joal Morris (Carbucketty). Full stage high quality capture of the new touring production. Shot in 16:9 HD from the circle, with very clear audio from the front row of the lodge, so no obstructions. Fantastic choreography. A
Cats
19/4/2014 ~ La Mirada, CA
Steven Agdeppa, Clent Bowers, Autumn Crockett, Neil Dale, Daniel Dawson, Lauren Decierdo, Jake Dupree, Todrick Hall, Jamie Joseph, Derek Lewis, Madison Mitchell, Colette Peters, Kelli Provart, Melvin Ramsey, Tiffany Reid, Nina Schreckengost, Brian Steven Shaw, Hannah Jean Simmons, Dane Wagner, Karl Warden, Chryssie Whitehead, Jenna Wright. No blackouts or washout, some heads at the bottom throughout and they block the very front edge of the stage; excellent clear sound and filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call. A-
Chaplin
22/8/12 ~ Broadway
Rob McClure, Erin Mackey, Jenn Colella, Christiane Noll, Jim Borstelmann, Michael McCormick, Zachary Unger, Wayne Alan Wilcox. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions from the second preview. The musical explores the life of Chaplin from start to finish and every point in between! Some great performances here and strong voices. A
Chaplin
Act 1: 12/13/12 and Act 2: 12/14/12 Broadway
Rob McClure, Christiane Noll, Zachary Unger, Ethan Khusidman, Wayne Alan Wilcox, Jim Borstelmann, Michael McCormick, Jenn Colella, Erin Mackey, Eric Santagata (u/s), Hayley Podschun, Sarah O'Gleby, Emily Tyra, Lisa Gajda, Timothy Hughes, Sara Edwards. Act 2 takes a moment to get settled due to latecomers. Good clear video with nice picture and sound; many changes done since previews. A
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Summer 2013 ~ London
Dougles Hodge, Nigel Planer, Clive Carter, Jasna Ivir, Billy Boyel, Issacc Rouse, Regan Stokes, Elle Simones, Jade Johnson, Luca Toomey. This was the second Roald Dahl show the West End has originated, and I kept comparing it to Matilda, and even though Matilda was simpler it definitely one me over. The basic sets (by that I mean sets with no special affects) were nicely done, though I was expecting the show to raise the West End to another level, but it didn't really and the show used to many special affects, and didn't let the audience use their imagination. Douglas Hodge was amazing as Willy Wonka, his acting was very strong and gave a killer performance. He was a great mixture of Johnny Depps' sarcasm and Gene Wilders' soft tender. Shot from the front row of the Dress Circle in 16:9 widescreen with only wide shots. No head obstructions or blackouts, but the show it self was very dark, and poorly lit, so it can sometimes be hard to make out the faces. Overall a nice recording and you can get a great vibe for the show. Unreleased DVD. Not for trade. A+ (Master)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2013/2014 ~ London
Dougles Hodge, Nigel Planer, Clive Carter, Jasna Ivir, Billy Boyel, Louis Suc. Different capture from the one above (so please don't bug me), shot in raw HD (which is stunning), some minimal wondering and the camera can be slightly high for minimal seconds, but otherwise, focuses on the action and creates a great feel for the new show. Washout when the kids are on the TVs. Limited trades. A-
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
15/1/2015 ~ London
Alex Jennings (Willy Wonka), Zachary Loonie (Charlie Bucket), Vincent Finch (Augustus Gloop), Amy Carter (Veruca Salt), Rhianna Dorris (Violet Beauregarde), Daniel Rhodes (Mike Teavee), Billy Boyle (Grandpa Joe). Fun show with very imaginative staging, though I do wish they used more songs from (either) movie. The first 5 minutes of Act 1 has some wandering and blackouts, but after that it is a steady and unobstructed shot. Includes curtain call. A
Cher in Concert: Dress to Kill Tour
7/6/2014 ~ Chicago
Amazing concert with Cyndi Lauper as the Opening Act. Contains five songs from Cyndi's set. Cher Concert in Full, includes: Woman's World, Strong Enough, Dressed to Kill, The Beat Goes On, I Got You Babe, Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves, Dark Lady, Half-Breed, Welcome to Burlesque, You Haven't Seen the Last of Me, Take It Like a Man, Walking in Memphis, Just Like Jesse James, I Found Someone, If I Could Turn Back Time, Believe, I Hope You Find it. Filmed from Ten Rows back on main floor, excellent capture. A-
Chess
1988 ~ Prince Edward Theatre, London
Grainne Renihan (Florence), David Burt (Anatoly), Anthony Head (Freddie), John Turner (Molokov), Kevin Colson (Walter), Ria Jones (Svetlana), Tom Jobe (Arbiter). Looks like it was taken from two cameras and edited. Decent that you can see how everything was staged, 64 video screens, lighted chess board stage. B-
Chess The Musical
1990 ~ Plymouth UK
Rebecca Storm (Florence), Maurice Clark (Anatoly), Richard Barnes (Freddie), Linda Mae-Brewer. House cam shot with no close-ups but decent sound. B+
Chess
2010 ~ 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
13/06/2001 ~ London
Leigh Zimmerman, Denise Van Outen,Michael Simkins, Barry James, Susannah Fellows, Gary Milner, Kerry Jay. Filmed from stalls quite far back, but loads of close zooms, quick blackout at the start of All That Jazz when ushers made appearance, aside from that complete. Crystal clear picture, sound can be a little quiet in a few places but nothing major. A
Chicago
12/5/07 ~ Milwaukee, WI
Tour Cast: Terra C. MacLeod, Michelle DeJean, Kevin Mccready, Carol Woods, Tom Wopat, R. Bean. A terrific capture of this show with amazing shots. Michelle is the highlight here and gives a wonderful performance. A
Chicago
25/10/11 ~ 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. A
Chicago
9/2/2012~London
Sarah Soetaert, Rachel McDowall, Terence Maynard, James Doherty, Jasna Ivir, R. Whitehead, Lauren Brooke, Chantelle Carey, Abramo Ciullo.Highlights of show only. Act 1 (30 minutes): from All that Jazz to Introduction of Billy Flynn (right before All I Care About Is Love) Act 2 (45 minutes): missing a few minutes of Roxie's testimony (the doorbell rang - it doesn't matter/i can't go on) Filmed from the stalls. Slightly more than half is decent footage, the rest is the wrong bits of the stage, with some blackouts. Can be somewhat shaky at times, head obstructions. B-
Chicago
18/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Amra-Faye Wright (Velma), Amy Spanger (Roxie), Billy Ray Cyrus (Flynn), Brian O'Brien (Fred), Carol Woods (Mama), Cory English (Amos). I was a bit doubtful about Billy Ray Cyrus but he gave a good performance and the rest of the cast is great. In Act 1, All that Jazz is audio only and there is some heads in the wide shots. Act 2 is all there, and unobstructed. Nice close-ups and very clear. A-
Chicago
26/7/2013 ~ Hollywood Bowl
Roxie Hart: Ashlee Simpson, Velma Kelly: Samantha Barks, Billy Flynn: Stephen Moyer, Amos Hart: Drew Carey, Mama Morton: Lucy Lawless, Mary Sunshine: D. Tablak . Ensemble: Brad Anderson, Shamicka Benn-Moser, Alexis Carra, Shawn Emamjomeh, Melissa Emrico, Charissa Hogeland, Chris Holly, Aurore Joly, Ron Kellum, Jessica Perrizo, Mark C. Reis, Adrianne Richards, Randy Slovacek, Sherisse Springer, Leslie Stevens, Kim Taylor, Evelyn Christina Tonn, Leigh Wakeford, Melanie Waldron, Karl Warden, Corey Wright. A fantastic capture of the Hollywood Bowl’s yearly spectacle. The cast is solid without a weak link in the bunch. Even those without Broadway experience hold their own with the others. Samantha and Ashlee in particular have a nice chemistry together, with strong voices and great dancing. The stage and sets are much larger than the Broadway version, but the blocking and choreography fill them nicely. The show is completely intact from start to finish, filmed on a tri-pod so it’s very steady throughout. The first few minutes are a bit shaky and there’s obstruction that blocks the actors’ feet, but both issues are fixed after All That Jazz. Very little washout except in a few high-contrast wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with wides and mediums; there are no close-ups due to the distance from the stage. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A+
Chicago
2/2/2014 ~ US Tour
Roxie Hart: Paige Davis, Velma Kelly: Terra C MacLeod, Billy Flynn: John O’Hurley. A perfect capture of the Costa Mesa stop, featuring an amazing cast only assembled only for a one week stop on the tour. As far as I’m aware, this is the only capture of John O’Hurley in the role. The whole cast are seasoned pros who came together quite nicely. This is possibly the best Chicago video out there, with no blackouts, obstruction, or washout whatsoever, from the first second to the last bit of the curtain call. The video is very steady throughout, and the sound is excellent. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. A+
Children in Need
2006 ~ UK TV Special
Televised charity drive in the UK. Includes the musical performances: Wicked (Idina Menzel, Annalene Beechey, Cast), Evita (Elena Roger & Cast), Guys and Dolls (Patrick Swayze, Samantha Janus, Cast), Avenue Q, Daddy Cool, The Sound of Music (Connie Fisher, Cast), The Witches of Eastwick (Maria Friedman, Joanna Riding, Lucie Arnaz, Ian McShane), Kiss Me Kate (Nancy Anderson, Cast), Mamma Mia, Anything Goes (Sally Ann Triplett, John Barrowman), We Will Rock You (Tony Vincent, Sharon D. Clark, Cast), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chicago and more. Also includes, from the Royal Variety Performances: The Full Monty, Spamalot, Whistle Down the Wind, Thoroughly Modern Millie. A
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
12/6/02 ~ London
Starring Michael Ball and Richard O'Brien. A great capture of the short lived musical. No real obstructions and great performances, from the master. A
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
2/2010 ~ 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+
Cinderella
2/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark, Harriet Harris, Peter Bartlett, Ann Harada, Greg Hildreth, Marla Mindelle. Beautiful HD capture of this classic show, with this being the first time having appeared on Broadway! Really a top notch cast and a beautiful production, nicely staged. A
Cinderella
13/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Laura Osnes (Ella), Santino Fontana (Topher), Phumzile Sojola (Lord Pinkleton), Peter Bartlett (Sebastian), Victoria Clark (Marie), Greg Hildreth (Jean-Michel), Harriet Harris (Madame), Marla Mindelle (Gabrielle), Ann Harada (Charlotte)This show improved so much from the early previews (if you saw it then, do give it another chance!), its a great balance of the modern and the classic. Well filmed I think, there are a few small blackouts, a few seconds long because people were leaving for the washroom. One head at the bottom of stage, barely noticeable except during "There's Music in You". Wide-shots for the dance numbers and close-ups as necessary, very steady. A
Cinderella
17/4/2014 ~ Broadway
Carly Rae Jepsen, Fran Drescher, Victoria Clark, Joe Carroll, Peter Bartlett, Todd Buonopane, Stephanie Gibson, Ann Harada. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Carly and Fran were wonderful in the roles and really gave them their own touch! Great to see the show still in wonderful shape. A+
Cinderella
21/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Paige Faure (Ella), Joe Caroll (Topher), Victoria Clark (Marie), Nancy Opel (Madame), Stephanie Gibson (Gabrielle), Ann Harada (Charlotte), Todd Buonopane (Jean-Michel), Branch Woodman (u/s) (Lord Pinkleton), Peter Bartlett (Sebastian), Andy Mills (Footman), Michael Callahan (Driver), Jill Abramovitz (Lady of Ridicule) A nice capture of Paige’s Broadway run. Act one has a couple small heads that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen, but they don’t affect the action. Act two has no obstruction, but there is one blackout for about one minute during The Pursuit. There are also a couple quick dropouts in each act. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. There is some chatter from the kids in the audience, but the sound is otherwise excellent. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A
Cinderella
12/2014 ~ Chicago
Paige Faure, Andy Jones, Beth Glover, Kecia Lewis, David Andino, Aymee Garcia, Blake Hammond, Ashley Park. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This cast has to be one of the best ever on tour. Paige and Kecia were so hilarious and wonderful in their roles. Gabrielle falls in the Finale and Paige brings out a newspaper at the curtain call, to refernce Newsies also in Chicago. A+
Cinderella
1/1/2015 ~ Broadway
Ella: Keke Palmer Topher: Joe Carroll Marie: Judy Kaye Madame: Nene Leakes Gabrielle: Stephanie Gibson Charlotte: Laura Irion Jean-Michel: Todd Buonopane Lord Pinkleton: Phumzile Sojola Sebastian: Peter Bartlett Footman: Andy Mills Driver: Michael Callahan Lady of Ridicule: Jill Abramovitz A nice capture of Keke just two days before the show closed on Broadway. She’s lovely in the role, but has a very different voice than Laura or Paige. Many of the melodies were changed to fit her voice. Nene is also fantastic and gets a lot of laughs. A very nicely captured video; there are a few heads at the bottom of the screen during act one, but they are easily worked around so they rarely affect the action. Act two has no obstruction. There are also a couple quick dropouts in each act, but no major blackouts. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A-
Citizen Twain
21/8/2013 ~ Pasadena, CA
Val Kilmer (Mark Twain). Presented at the Pasadena Playhouse. Very nicely filmed. There are a few times during the show when the houselights come up, and the filmer has to hide the camera, so there are some blackouts occasionally. A
Clybourne Park
29/8/2012 ~ New York
Sarah Goldberg, Brendan Griffin, Damon Gupton, Christina Kirk, Jeemy Shamos, Frank Wood, Crystal A. Dickson (u/s). Shot from high above, and can be pixalized at times, which makes the picture blurry at times. Shot is widescreen. A-
The Color Purple
28/3/06 ~ Broadway
LaChanze, Felicia Fields, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, Kingsley Leggs, Darlesia Cearcy, Krisha Marcano, Brandon Dixon. Beautiful capture of this show, crystal clear picture and sound, great closeups. A
The Color Purple
17/10/07 ~ Broadway
Montego Glover as (u/s) Celie, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, Alton Fitzgerald White, Natasha Yvette Williams, Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Darlesia Cearcy, Latrisa A. Coleman as (u/s) Squeak. Missing first ten minutes of each act, and some issues at the end of each act. Includes "Push Da Button" and "What About Love?" from 10.10.07 performance. A-
Coram Boy
26/5/2007 ~ Broadway
Jan Maxwell, Jolly Abraham, Uzo Aduba, Jacqueline Antaramian, Bill Camp. A nice capture of the show the day before closing. A-
The Cripple of Inishmaan
Spring 2014 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Ingrid Craigie, Padraic Delaney, Sarah Greene, Gillian Hanna, Gary Lilburn, Conor MacNiell, Pat Shortt, June Watson. A vivid crisp 16:9 HD capture of the short run of the fantastic play from the MGC company which was originated in London back in Summer 2014. The cast were all amazing - Daniel gave a brilliant performance. The capture is stunning. Shot from three rows back from the stalls, with a very wide lens, you can see everything and get a real feel for the basic yet impressive sets. 2 DVDs. A+
Cry-Baby
22/6/2008 ~ 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-
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
6/9/2012 ~ National Theatre London Live
Luke Treadway (Christopher), Nicola Walker (Judy), Paul Ritter (Ed), Una Stubbs (Mrs. Alexander), Niamh Cusack (Siobhan). This play won 7 2013 Olivier Awards including Best Play, the play follows a 15 year old math genius who tries to unravel the mystery of his neighbor's murdered dog that was found speared by a fork, this play is both a murder mystery and a tale of personal discovery for somebody on the edges of society. Recorded live for the National Theatre London. Proshot recorded with many camera from all different angles. Also includes the live interval during the show, and the countdown till the show starts once again for its second act. A++
The Curious Incident of the Dog at Night-Time
22/11/2014 ~ Broadway
Alex Sharp (Christopher), Francesca Faridany (Siobhan), Ian Barford (Ed), Enid Graham (Judy), Helen Carey (Mrs Alexander etc), Mercedes Herrero (Mrs Shears etc), Richard Hollis (Roger Shears etc). Alex gives a phenomenal performance and the staging is so creative and brilliant. One of the best plays this season! Very steady and focused. Includes curtain call and post-curtain call scene. A
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
30/12/2014 ~ Broadway
Christopher Boone: Taylor Trensch (alt) Siobhan: Francesca Faridany Ed: Tim Wright (u/s) Judy: Enid Graham Mrs Alexander: Helen Carey Mrs Shears/Mrs Gascoyne: Mercedes Herrero Roger Shears/Duty Sergeant/Mr Wise: Richard Hollis Mr Thompson/Policeman: Ben Horner Reverend Peters/Uncle Terry: David Manis A great capture of this fantastic show. Taylor gives an incredible performance, and the supporting cast is wonderful as well. The play itself is riveting and will likely do very well at the Tony’s. This is very nicely captured with no washout, no major blackouts, and very little obstruction. There are a couple quick dropouts, and a couple small heads that can occasionally be seen but do not affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound has a bit of shuffling in a few places, but overall is very good. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A
Cyrano De Bergerac
21/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Douglas Hodge, Clemence Poesy, Patrick Page, Kyle Soller, Max Baker, Bill Buell, Geraldine Hughes. Missing the first 2 minutes of act 1 and with a few small blackouts due to late seating and when Cyrano was in the audience, but a steady shot. Otherswise a nice video with clear picture and sound 2 DVDs A-
Dead Accounts
5/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes, Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, Jayne Houdyshell. First preview video well filmed with closeups and clear sound; although the actors are not miked. Nice video A-
Dirty Dancing
7/11/06 ~ West End, London
Georgina Rich, Josef Brown, David Rintoul, Rae Baker, Isabella Calthorpe, Nadia Coote, Issy van Randwyck. Crystal clear picture and sound of the classic story on stage. The London audience went nuts for this show. It was a fun show with classic moments. A
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
11/2014 ~ London
Robert Lindsay (Lawrence Jameson), Alex Gaumond (Freddy Benson), Katherine Kingsley (Christine Colgate), Bonnie Langford (Muriel Eubanks), Gary Wilmot (Andre Thibault), Lizzy Connolly (Jolene). A video of the reimagined London production (directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell) of the Broadway show, which is just as fun as ever with its old-fashioned charm and great numbers. Robert Lindsay and Alex Gaumond are hilarious as the eponymous scoundrels, and the supporting cast are all stellar, with Bonnie Langford and Gary Wilmot stealing the show in their roles. The video is shot from the circle with a very good view of the stage, and only some head obstruction in the bottom of wider shots. There are a few brief blackouts throughout the show, but mostly during dialogue scenes. The shots are a mix of wides and zooms as necessary, following all the action in the best way possible. The colors are brilliant - bright and vivid, with little to no spotlight washout. 2 DVDs. A
Doctor Zhivago
29/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Tam Mutu, Kelli Barrett, Tom Hewitt, Paul Alexander Nolan, Lora Lee Gayer, Jamie Jackson, Jacqueline Antaramian. Great HD capture of this massive and expensive production. Set during the final days of Czarist Russia, the story follows the Doctor through chaos and romance. Tam has a wonderful voice. A-
Dogfight
15/8/12 ~ Off Broadway
Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena, Annaleigh Ashford, Nick Blaemire, Becca Ayers. A Beautiful coming of age story with great performances from the cast. Annaleigh is wonderful here as usual. Great HD capture in a very small theater, in wider shots heads can be in the frame toward the bottom, but mostly shot over them. A-
Donny & Marie: Christmas in Chicago
22/12/11 ~ Chicago
A spectacular holiday engagement starring Donny & Marie Osmond. This all out, sit down lavish production featured the Osmond duo singing their top hits, holiday classics and even a Broadway section. A great capture of the festive holiday show, with no stone left unturned. A-
Dreamboats and Pettiocoats
4/2010 ~ UK Tour
Anthony Clegg, Jonathan Bremmer, Josh Capper, Carolynne Good, Daniella Bowen. As explained before I really enjoyed this show and it is all nicely captured. Those who have seen some of the DVDs I released before knows what I am talking about. This new musical is inspired by the smash hit million selling albums of the same name Dreamboats and Petticoats and it features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock n Roll era including Let's Twist Again, C'mon Everbody and many more. I truly enjoyed it. Nicely shot with no obstructions or blackouts. A+
The Drowsy Chaperone
20/5/2006 ~ Broadway
Bob Martin, Georgia Engel, Danny Burstein, Beth Leavel, Eddie Korbich. Filmed after the show officially opened with some small changes made since Previews. Beautifully filmed. Also includes scanned Playbill information, some opening night coverage, a review and a few interviews. A
Downton Abbey
Season 1-4~ TV Show
Contains all episodes of the first four series of the ITV costume drama, following the lives and loves of those above and below stairs in an English stately home. This collection also includes the Christmas Day episodes from 2011 & 2012. BONUS FEATURES: The Making Of - A full and detailed Behind the Scenes of Series 4 including a look at changes in fashion and how the house is moving forward, with new cast members and exciting storylines. Downton Diaries - The cast bring fans even closer to the world of Downton, with this exclusive look into a typical day on the set of Downton, from the arrival on location, hair & make up, to costumes and working with the cast. Meet the new cast - An exciting look at the new characters joining the UK's number 1 TV drama and what we can expect to see from them. A+
Easter Bonnet Competition 2007
April 23/24, 2007~21st annual Easter Bonnet competition
Opening number by [title of the show] Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen. Featuring Cheyenne Jackson, Barret Foa, Julia Murney, Karen Ziemba, Edward Hibbert, David Hyde Pierce, Vanessa Redgrave, Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, Jen Cody. Raul Esparza sings "Help Is On The Way." Performances from Wicked, Curtains, The Color Purple, The Lion King, Fantasticks, Company, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, In the Heights, Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Journey's End, Spamalot, and Beauty and the Beast. A-
Easter Bonnet Competition 2008
29/4/2008~22nd annual Easter Bonnet competition
Roger Bart, Megan Mullally, Kelli O'Hara, Tom Wopat, Lea Michelle, Jonathan Groff, Sierra Boggess, Titus Burgess, Anika Noni Rose, Harvey Fierstein, Faith Prince, David Hyde Pierce, Clay Aiken, Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and the casts of August: Osage County, Mary Poppins, Xanadu, Naked Boy Singing, Sunday in the Park with George, Spamalot, Spring Awakening, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Legally Blonde, Wicked, Passing Strange, Hairspray, Gypsy, Rent, Singing In the Rain and In the Heights. This year's judges included: Sebastain Arcelus (Jersey Boys), Stephanie J. Block (Wicked), Dylan Baker (November), Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid), Chris March (Project Runway), S. Epatha Merkerson (Come Back, Little Sheba). A+
Emma
20/2/11 ~ San Diego, CA
Patti Murin, Adam Monley, Dani Marcus, Will Reynolds, Brian Herndon, Amanda Naughton, Don Noble, Suzanne Grodner, Richert Easley, Allison Spratt Pearce, Adam Daveline, Kelly Hutchinson. First minute or so of each act is blacked out, the rest of the show is complete and a very nice capture. A
End of the Rainbow
29/1/2012~Minneapolis
Tracie Bennett, Michael Cumpsty, Tom Pelphrey, Jay Russell. Beautiful capture of the PreBroadway engagement production. Tracie does a magnificent job portraying Judy Garland. A very intimate portrait of the star and her sad downward spiral featuring many of her great songs. A+
The Elephant Man
19/11/2014 ~ Broadway
Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, Alessandro Nivola, Anthony Heald, Scott Lowell, Kathryn Meisle, Henry Stram. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of this hot ticket play. Bradley does a sensational job in the role. Wonderful production with brilliant actors. 2 DVDs. A
The Elephant Man
3/1/15 ~ Broadway, Revival
Bradley Cooper (John Merrick), Patricia Clarkson (Mrs. Kendal), Alessandro Nivola (Frederick Treves), Anthony Heald (Ross/Bishop How), Scott Lowell (Snork/Lord John), Kathryn Meisle (Miss Sandwich/Princess Alexandra). Beautifully filmed using many wides and zooms. Bradly continues to do a fantastic job, and Patricia is wonderful as well. Very good capture, with no washout, blackouts or obstructions. A+
Elf
17/11/12 ~ Appleton, WI
Matt Kopec, Drew Pulver, Kate Hennies, Julia Louise Hosack, Connor Barth, Gordon Gray, Jen Bechter, Clyde Voce, Royce McIntosh. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions! This the Holiday offering of the National Tour of Elf, a sound and solid production and terrific cast. A+
Elisabeth
23/6/2003~Essen (Closing night)
Alex Melcher (Luigi Lucheni), Maike Boerdam (Elisabeth), Uwe Kröger (Death), Sabine M. Reiss (Sophie), Andre Bauer (Franz-Jospeh), Martin Pasching (Rudolf). More of a full stage shot, not the best recording, recommended for major collectors. B+
Elisabeth
17/09/06~Stuttgart (Closing night)
Pia Douwes, Olegg Vynnyk, Bruno Grassini, Katherine Kruger, Martin Pasching, Ivar Helgasson, Caroline Sommer. Very clear quality, with many zooms. Closing night in Stuttgart. Includes curtain call. A+
Elisabeth
4/3/2012~Essen (Closing Night)
Alice Macura (Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Mathias Edenborn (Kaiser Franz Joseph), Oliver Arno (Kronprinz Rudolf), Betty Vermeulen (Erzherzogin Sophie), Dennis Kozeluh (Herzog Max), Angela Hunkeler (Herzogin Ludovika / Frau Wolf). Great Capture of the last Show in Essen. Alice Macura is a great Elisabeth. Quality is wonderful as ever. A+
Equus
12/16/08 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Richard Griffiths, Kate Mulgrew, Anna Camp, T. Ryder Smith. Filmed from the orchestra section and at a bit of an odd angle, and heads in the shot throughout, but the filmer tries his best to capture the action onstage. Video includes Theater Talk interviews. B
Enron
6/5/2010 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Marin Mazzie, Jordan Ballard, Brandon Dirden, Rightor Doyle, Anthony Holds, Gregory Itzin, Ty Jones, Ian Kahn, Stephen Kunken, January LaVoy, Tom Nelis, Madisyn Shipman, Jeff Skowron, Mary Stewart Sullivan, Lusia Strus, Noah Weisberg. “Enron follows the astounding rise and fall of the Enron corporation. The Texas-based energy company ascended to great heights (and a staggering stock price) before declaring bankruptcy in 2001 amid one of the largest financial scandals in history. By focusing on the transformation of the company’s president Jeffrey Skilling—from intelligent schlub to charismatic leader—the show illustrates how the whole mess unfurled. Other real-life players, such as Enron CEO Kenneth Lay and CFO Andy Fastow, are highlighted in this play with music, and some of their dialogue is true to life as well. If you’ve ever wondered how Enron managed to deceive its 20,000 employees, Wall Street and the public, this show will explain it all to you in a way that does not at all resemble a boring lecture”. The show opened in London on July 11, 2009 with modest success, before transferring to Broadway 4/8/10. It didn’t do as well in New York and closed after just 16 performances. Nicely filmed from the balcony. Disc also includes reviews and previews and backstage footage. A
Everyday Rapture
24/4/2009 ~ New York
Sherie Rene Scott, Eamon Foley, Lindsay Mendez, Betsy Wolfe. A nice capture with only minor washout in wide shots. Sherie is in top form and gives a great performance. A
Evita
1/11/06 ~ West End, London
Elena Roger, Philip Quast, Matt Rawle, Gary Milner, Lorna Want. Vibrant production and amazing vocals. First act is complete, second act is highlights, however full audio throughout. Not the steadiest of dvds, but it's the only one and a fabulous production. B+
Evita
26/5/07~London (Closing night)
Cast: Elena Roger (Eva), Matt Rawle (Che), Phillip Quast (Peron), Greg Castiglioni (Migaldi), Lorna Want (Mistress). Closing performance. Well shot but possibly because of how far away the taper was the picture quality just isn't great, there's lots of washout, limited zooms and it's very fuzzy. Amazing performance however, and it's very watchable. A-
Evita
2010-UK Tour
Natalie Langston as (alt) Eva, Mark Powell, Mark Heenehan, Abigail Matthews, Nic Gibney. A great capture in widescreen with no obstructions of this fantastic, lavish production. Highly recommended and nicely performed. A+
Evita
14/3/2012~Broadway
Elena Roger, Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter, Maya Jade Frank. Great Capture of the due Broadway transfer from London. Elena is a great Evita, the addition of Michael, Ricky and Max are excellent. A lavish and well executed Evita that was due for a date with Broadway. A-
Evita
28/7/12 ~ Broadway
Christina DeCicco as (s/b) Eva, Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter. Excellent HD capture of the Alternate Eva. Christina vocally commands the score and thrilling to watch. She really should have had the role full time! Beautiful production and stunning Eva. A
Evita
13/8/2012 ~ Broadway
Christina DeCicco (u/s Eva Peron), Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter, Ashley Amber, George Lee Andrews, Wendi Bergamini, Callie Carter. A couple short blackouts towards the beginning of the show. B+
Evita
15/8/2012 ~ Boadway
Jessica Lea Patty as (u/s) Eva, Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter. Beautiful HD capture of Jessica in the role of Eva. She brings a great element to Eva, since she is normally in an ensemble track, her dancing flourishes with perfection. A
Evita
22/9/2013 ~ Chicago
Caroline Bowman, Josh Young, Christopher Johnstone, Sean MacLaughlin, Krystina Alabado. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Josh and Caroline do a great job as Che and Eva. A solid tour, great performances and production value. A+
Evita
14/12/2013 ~ US Tour
Eva: Caroline Bowman, Che: John Riddle, Peron: Sean MacLaughlin, Mistress: Krystina Alabado, Magaldi: Christopher Johnstone. A very nice capture of the US revival tour. Caroline is engrossing as Eva, playing the role with a quiet grace. John, however, is the stand out; his vocals are powerful, and he’s incredibly charming as Che. The first few minutes are missing completely, no audio or video. The capture picks up at the beginning of “Eva, Beware of the City”. It’s perfect after that, with no blackouts, no obstruction, and no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A
Fame
27/1/99 ~ Chicago
nick piazza-Gavin Creel, serena katz-Jennifer Gambastese, joe vegas-Jose Restrepo, carmen diaz-Natasha Rennalls, mabel washington-Dioni Michelle Collins, grace lamb-Amy Ehrlich. Overall very nice. A-
Fame
1999 ~ UK tour
Great video of this London production, can be dark at times, but very watchable. A-
Fiddler on the Roof
1/8/05 ~ Broadway
Harvey Fierstein, Andrea Martin, Nancy Opel/ Great video; nothing missing but a little dark now and then; Good picture and sound; 1st generation from the master. A
Finding Neverland
17/82014 ~ Cambridge, MA
Jeremy Jordan, Laura Michelle Kelly, Michael McGrath, Jeanna De Waal, Carolee Carmello, Aidan Gemme, Sawyer Nunes, Alex Dreier, Hayden Signoretti, Thayne Jasperson, Paul Slade Smith, Gaelen Gilliland, Courtney Balan, Dana Costello, Stuart Neal, Tyley Ross, Josh Lamon, Rory Donovan, Melanie Moore, Emma Pfaeffle, Mary Page Nance, JC Schuster, Julius Anthony Rubio, Ron Todorowski Fantastic capture from start to finish with just a couple quick dropouts in act one; clear video with no washout or obstruction; filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent sound; includes curtain call. A+
Finding Neverland
3/9/2014 ~ Cambridge, MA
PreBroadway: Jeremy Jordan, Laura Michelle Kelly, Carolee Carmello, Michael McGrath, Jeanna De Wall, Aidan Gemme, Alex Dreier, Hayden Signoretti, Sawyer Nunes. Beautiful HD capture of this sensational new show headed to Broadway. The performances, actors, music, book, the comedy are all divine. I think this will take 2015 Tony and also awards for Jeremy and Laura, it was that stunning. A+
Finding Neverland
15/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Matthew Morrison, Kelsey Grammer, Laura Michelle Kelly, Carolee Carmello, Teal Wicks, Aidan Gemme, Christopher Richards, Sawyer Nunes, Alex Dreier. Beautiful HD capture of the First Broadway Preview with Matthew and Kelsey joining the cast. There were a lot of changes to this show compared to the ART PreBroadway production. A wonderful show in my opinion. A
First Date
13/7/2013 ~ Broadway
Zachary Levi, Krysta Rodriguez, Sara Chase, Kristoffer Cusick, Blake Hammond, Kate Loprest, Bryce Ryness. Excellent HD capture of this charming and fun show. Both Zachary and Krysta are adorable in the roles, as is the supporting cast. A
First Wives Club
17/2/2015 ~ Chicago
Brenda Cushman: Faith Prince Annie Walker: Carmen Cusack Elise Action: Christine Sherrill Morty Cushman: Sean Murphy Cullen Aaron Walker: Gregg Edelman Bill Action: Mike McGowan Duane Fergusson: Patrick Richwood Shelley: Morgan Weed Cynthia: Michelle Duffy Jason Cushman: Ethan Khusidman A very nice capture of the first preview of the Pre-Broadway run in Chicago. This is a hilarious and hopeful show with some great songs. Faith, Carmen, and Christine each have power ballads that show off their vocals. There are likely to be many changes before it hits Broadway. This is a perfect capture with no washout, no obstruction, and no blackouts. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+
Fish in the Dark
1/8/2015 ~ Broadway
Jason Alexander , Rita Wilson, Rosie Perez, Jayne Houdyshell,Ben Shenkman and Lewis J. Stadlen. Fantastic closing night show of this hysterical comedy. Shame it didn't have a longer run. Jason was fantastic and so was the entire cast. Jayne did a marvelous job as usual. Sadly, the capture suffers from some bad washout, and act one is obstructed for most of the act. Still good to have a capture of this short lived show. Currently not for trade. B (Master)
Flashdance The Musical
31/1/09 ~ Liverpool - UK tour
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Noel Sullivan, Bruno Langley, Bernie Nolan, Michael Conway, Simon Harvey, Gavin Spokes, Vas Constanti, Carryl Thomas, Djalenga Scott, Ruthie Stephens, Vanessa Leigh Hicks. Filmed in widescreen, with a clear, steady picture; no obstructions and very few blackouts with a couple within the first 10 minutes due to late seaters and after that just between songs, lasting no more than a few seconds Includes Bows and Encore. Nice clear video 2 DVDs A
Follies
November 2011 ~ Chicago, IL
Susan Moniz, Caroline O'Connor, Brent Barrett, Robert Petkoff, Kathy Taylor, Nancy Voigts, Hollis Resnik, Linda Stephens, Maryilynn Bogetich Excellent capture of the stunning and much talked about Chicago Shakespeare Theater production. Great performances and good picture and sound; nice video A-
Follies
6/12/2011~Broadway
Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, Elaine Paige, Don Correla, Christian.Clear picture and sound throughout. Note, the last few minutes are from 12/7/11. A-
Follies
2/6/2012~Los Angles
Jan Maxwell, Victoria Clark, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, Elaine Paige, Mary Beth Peil, Carol Neblett, Obba Babatunde, Lora Lee Gayer, Jayne Houdyshell, Florence Lacey, Susan Watson, Terri White, Angel Reda. Stunning capture in HD of the Broadway production that moved to LA with a few cast changes. The cast still amazes me with talent and power, the actors were really dishing out performance this night! A+
Footloose
2011~UK Tour
Max Milner (Ren McCormick), Lorna Want (Ariel Moore), Steven Pinder (Reverend Shaw Moore), Matt Willis (Chuck Cranston), Karen Ascoe (Vi Moore), Carys Gray (Ethel McCormack). A magnificent capture in 16:9 wide-screen with no obstructions and action well followed of a musical that definitely has it all. Fast! Fun! and totally FANTASTIC with spot on choreography. A fun, five star performance. What a show! A+
Footloose
8/2011 ~ NSMT, Beverly MA
George Dvorksy (Reverend Shaw Moon), John Jeffery Martin (Ren McCormack), Maureen Brennan (Vi Moore), Matthew Dorsey (Willard), Gwen Hollander, filmed using a tripod with audio patched in directly from sound board, recorded at the final dress rehearsal with no audience present, also includes 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
Frankenstien
2011~ National Theatre Live London
National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein returns to cinemas for a limited time, due to unprecedented audience demand. Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire,London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (12 Years A Slave, Star Trek: Into Darkness) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, Mansfield Park) alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation. The production was a sell-out hit at the National Theatre in 2011, and the broadcast has since become an international sensation, experienced by almost half a million people in cinemas around the world. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered Creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale. Note: one capture includes Jonny as Creature and Benedict as Frankenstien and the other capture is vice versa. If inquiring about this one kindly note that each capture is sold/traded separately. A+
Fun Home
3/2015 ~ Broadway
Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn, Beth Malone, Sydney Lucas, Emily Skeggs, Roberta Colindrez, Zell Steele Morrow, Joel Perez, Oscar Williams. Great HD capture of the Broadway Transfer. Performed mostly in the round, the actors are all over the stage. Judy's performances are so layered and beautiful, as is the entire cast. A-
Funny Girl
27/9/2013 ~ Los Angles
Fanny Brice: Nicole Parker*, Nick Arnstein: Josh Adamson*, Mrs. Brice: Jean Kaufman*, Eddie: Venny Carranza*, Mrs. Strakosh: Helen Geller* Ziegfeld: Gregory North*, Mrs. Meeker: Carol Kline*. A fantastic capture of this classic show presented by 3-D Theatricals in Redondo Beach, CA. Nicole is phenomenal as Fanny, with great comedic timing and a lovely voice. The production overall is very professionally done with wonderful costumes and sets. The show is truly a joy to watch. The entire show is intact with no blackouts, no obstruction, and only very little washout in a few of the wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent and the video is very steady. Includes curtain call. A+
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
3/11/2013 ~ Broadway
Jefferson May, Bryce Pinkhamd, Jane Carr, Lisa O'Hare, Lauren Worsham, Joanna Glushak, Eddie Korbich, Jeff Kready, Jennifer Smith, Don Stephenson, Price Waldman, Catherine Walker, Jefferson May plays eight roles in this frisky musical romp set in Edwardian England about a line of heirs, family money and homicide, missing the first minute or so of the show, nicely filmed from the balcony, first act is shot between heads that occasionally appear in the bottom of the frame but second act has no obstruction as the master moved during intermission. A
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
24/11/2013 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays (D’Ysquith Family), Bryce Pinkham (Monty Navarro), Lisa O’Hare (Sibella), Lauren Worsham (Phoebe), Jane Carr (Miss Shingle). This is my favorite new musical of the season, very British, fun show with a great score. Brilliant performance by Jefferson Mays, who plays all eight heirs of the D’Ysquith family. The first act is filmed from the orchestra, great close-ups but some obstruction and wandering. The second act is filmed from the mezzanine, and it is much more steady and completely unobstructed, though there are a couple of very minor blackouts. Includes curtain call. A-
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
3/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays, Bryce Pinkham, Lisa O'Hare, Lauren Worsham, Jane Carr, Joanna Glushak, Eddie Korbich, Pamela Bob. A Beautiful capture of the front runner for Best Musical Tony Award. A hilarious show with an equally hilarious cast. Jefferson Mays is an insanely talented actor. A
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
18/1/15 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays, Bryce Pinkham, Lisa O'Hare, Catherine Walker, Barbara Marineau. Very nice HD video with clear picture and sound throughout; filmed from the left mezzanine with no obstructions and lots of close-ups; good video. A+
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
12/5/2012~New York
Megan Hilty, Rachel York, Phillip Attmore, Steven Boyer, Brennan Brown, Stephen R. Buntrock, Jared Grimes, Simon Jones, Aaron Lazar, Deborah Rush, Sandra Shipley, Megan Sikora, Clarke Thorell. A brilliant capture of this encore production. Megan Hilty blows every one away with her brilliant talent. Amazing capture and crystal clear sound. A-
Ghost
18/8/2011~London
Richard Fleeshman (Sam Wheat), Caissie Levy (Molly Jensen), Sharon D. Clarke (Oda Mae Brown), Andrew Langtree (Carl Bruner), Ivan de Freitas (Willie Lopez), Adebayo Bolaji (Subway Ghost), Jez Unwin (Hospital Ghost u/s). Recorded from the back of the Upper Circle with many heads in the way. Missing the first few minutes. They are many heads in the way and a few zooms. B
Ghost
17/3/2012~Broadway
Richard Fleeshman (Sam Wheat), Caissie Levy (Molly Jensen), Moya Angela (Oda Mae Brown u/s), Bryce Pinkham (Carl Bruner), Michael Balderrama (Willie Lopez), Tyler McGee (Subway Ghost), Lance Roberts (Hospital Ghost), Carly Hughes (Louise). Beautiful capture and performances of this long awaited Broadway transfer. Richard and Caissie are terrific here and such great voices. Moya was great as Oda Mae. A pretty technical and imaginative production. A
Ghost
28/7/12 ~ Broadway
Richard Fleeshman, Caissie Levy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Bryce Pinkham, Michael Bladerrama, Tyler McGee. Great HD capture of the show toward the end of the run. for fellow ghost fans, this is a great dvd to compare the previous one from March with the changes that were made from the previews and the original Oda Mae. Despite what the reviews said, this is one show I thoroughly enjoyed and wish it had a better life on Broadway as it deserved. A-
Ghost
4/10/2012~London
Mark Evans (Sam Wheat) Siobhan Dillon (Molly Jensen) Sharon D Clarke (Oda Mae Brown) Andrew Langtree (Carl Bruner) Ivan de Freitas (Willie Lopez) Craig Stein (Subway Ghost) Ashley Knight (Hospital Ghost) Lisa Davina Phillip (Clara) Jenny Fitzpatrick (Louise). A crystal clear quality capture. Shot from the first few rows of the Dress Circle, and once again, still many obsturctions, that are a problem. The master zooms in as much as possible, but mostly has to film around heads-which is a pain. Not the best recording, though much better quality than the August recording above. Mark and Siobhan are very disappointing. No chemistry like Richard and Cassie. I must say that I am a big fan of Mark, but this performance didn't show off his best (at all). Clear sound, with very cool affects throughout the show. B+
Ghost
Spring 2013 ~ UK Tour
Sam Wheat: Stewart Clarke, Molly Jensen: Rebecca Trehearn, Oda Mae Brown: Wendy Mae Brown, Carl Bruner: David Roberts, Willie Lopez: Ivan De Freitas, Subway Ghost: Stevie Hutchinson. A magnificent HD capture of a truly outstanding production. The cast of this musical were absolutely fantastic and completely blew me away. A+
Ghost
12/1/14 ~ Chicago
Steven Grant Douglas, Katie Postotnik, Carla R. Stewart, Robby Haltiwanger, Fernadndo Contreras. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Still a show I really enjoy and a top notch cast, very solid touring production values! The Three leads do an amazing job of telling the story. A+
Ghost
31/5/2015 ~ World Tour
Lucie Jones,Liam Doyle,Wendy Mae Brown,Andrew Langtree, Fernando Contreras,Stevie Hutchinson. A fantastic show and a brilliant capture of the new World Tour in China. Missing the very beginning of the show. A+
Grease is the Word
2007 ~ UK TV Series
The UK series that casts Sandy and Danny in the West End revival of Grease. This set of five anamorphic widescreen discs features all ten episodes of the series PLUS the first two episodes of "Greased Lightnin', a follow-up series with extra footage. The two bonus episodes have 30 minutes of bonus auditions each. A+
Grease
28/7/07 ~ Broadway
Max Crumm, Laura Osnes, Lindsay Mendez, Jenny Powers, Kirsten Wyatt, Matthew Saldivar, Robyn Hurder, Ryan Binder, Stephen Buntrock. Stars the winners of NBC's You're the One That I Want reality show. A wonderful capture of this charming show. Max and Laura are great, but the ensemble are the ones who shine here. A+
Grease
4/1/09 ~ Broadway
Derek Keeling, Ashley Spencer, Ace Young, Xavier Cano,Todd Buonopane, Ryan Patrick Binder, Janine DiVita, Helene Yorke, Lindsay Mendez, Kirsten Wyatt, Allison Fischer. Decent capture of the final show on Broadway. There are a few blackouts and heads in the shot at times, but nothing too serious. A-
Grease
2/2010 ~ London
Noel Sullivan, Siobhan Dillon, Toby Anstis, Matthew Goodgame, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Lucas Rush, Fay Brookes. Nice capture with a good mix of wides, mediums and close-ups of a very enjoyable production. A bit of obstruction from the railing during the wide shots but it never obstructs the action on stage. A-
Grease
2011~UK Tour
Danny Bayne, Carina Gillespie, Robin Cousins, Kate Somerset How, Ricky Rojas, Jason Capewell. A fantastic Electrifying capture in 16:9 wide-screen of one of the greatest musicals featuring all those unforgettable, foot-tapping tunes from the hit film starring the winner of ITV’s Grease is the word. An ELECTRIFYIN' show. A+
Grease
5/4/2012~Stuttgart
Joana Fee Würz (Sandy), Lars Redlich (Danny), Bettina Schurek (Jan), Lisa Marie Selke (Marty), Denise Obedekah (Rizzo), Omri Schein (Roger), Stefan Rüh (Kenickie), Richard Peter (Doody), Terence Rodia (Sonny), Jennifer Pöll (Frenchy), Jasmin Mauter (Patty), Brady Van Vaerenbergh (Eugene), Alexander DiCapri (Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel), Ico Benayga (Cha-Cha). First act is sometimes a bit shaky, but in the second act it gets better. Joana was amazing! B+
Grease
8/2012 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Markos Kantilierakis (Danny), Lindsay Dunn (Sandy), Chris Grimm (Kenickie), Emily Jeanne Phillips (Rizzo), Julian Fensterheim (sonny), Gabrielle Mariella (Marty), Charles Mantione (Doody), Marissa Ur (Frenchy), Dennis Connors (Roger), Melanie Porras (Jan), Michael Restaino (Eugene), Heather Welsh (Patty), Judi Laganga (Miss Lynch), Frank Andrews (Vince Fonatine), Israel Figueroa III (Teen Angel), Kelly Peterson (Cha-Cha). Lovely production, shot with multiple cameras. A+
Great Expectations
7/3/2013 ~ London
Paul Nivison (Adult Pip), Grace Rowe (Estella), Paula Wilcox (Miss Havisham), Taylor Jay-Davies (Young Pip), Josh Elwell (Joe Gargery/Servant), Isabelle Joss (Mrs. Joe/Sara Pocket/Molly), James Vaughan (Wopsle/Wemmick), Chris Ellison (Magwitch), Katy Allen (Camilla Pocket), Gareth Glen (Cousin Raymond/Bentley Drummle), Suzanne Robertson (Biddy), Jack Ellis (Jaggers), Ryhs Warrington (Herbert Pocket). Proshot. A+
Godspell
13/11/11 ~ Broadway
Hunter Parrish, Wallace Smith, Uzo Aduba, Nick Blaemire, Morgan James, Telly Leung, Lindsay Mendez, George Salazar, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Joaquina Kalukango as (u/s) Celisse. Nice steady capture of this very small show. First five minutes are "wandering" and mostly dark while cast was in audience with cellphones for the Prologue, but after that great! This is a great ensemble cast show. A-
Guys and Dolls
1/11/06 ~ West End, London
Patrick Swayze, Samantha Janus, Norman Bowman, Vivien Carter as (u/s) Sarah, Dominic Watson as (u/s) Nicely Nicely, Denise Pitter as (u/s) General Cartwright, Nick Cavaliere. Wonderful cast and very charming production. Great capture, picture and sound. A
Guys and Dolls
21/2/09 ~ Broadway
Oliver Platt, Lauren Graham, Craig Bierko, Kate Jennings Grant, Titus Burgess, Steve Rosen, Mary Testa. Great capture of this fun revival and the best capture of this revival out there. Great performances from the whole cast, especially Craig and Lauren. A
Guys and Dolls
10/12 ~ Beverly, MA
Jonathan Hammond (Nathan Detroit), Mylinda Hull (Miss Adelaide), Kelly McCormick (Sarah Brown), Kevin Vortmann (Sky Masterson), Wayne W. Pretlow (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Ben Roseberry (Benny Southstreet), Jamie Ross (Arvide Abernathy). Presented “in-the-round” by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using once camera on a tripod with audio patched in from the sound board. The disc also includes a three minute highlights montage used for promotional purposes. A
Gypsy
25/3/2008 ~ Broadway
Revival: Patti Lupone, Boyd Gaines, Laura Benanti, Leigh Ann Larkin, Tony Yazbeck, Marilyn Caskey, Alison Fraser, Lenora Nemetz, Katie Micha. A not to be missed production, very detailed and near perfection. Beautifully captured and performances that rival the definition of musical theater. A
Hair
15/3/09 ~ Broadway
Gavin Creel, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Bryce Ryness. There are a few short parts that are blackouts due to the cast in the audience for a couple of parts and the lights coming up on the house. There is no washout and nice clear sound. A
Hair
4/9/2010 ~ London, West End
Kevin Kern (Claude), Steel Burkhardt (Berger), Caissie Levy (Sheila), Sasha Allen (Dionne), Kacie sheik (Jeannie), Allison Case (Crissy), Matt DeAngelis (Woof), Darius Nichols (Hud), Ato Blankson-Wood,. Due to the cast spending a lot of time in the audience, which causes the show to be heavily ushered and the auditorium well-lie, the video is incomplete. All in all, there is a bit less than an hour and a half of, featuring the following songs and scenes: Act 1: Ain't Got No (partial), I Believe in Love, Air, Draft Notice (scene), I Got Life, Initials (partial), High School (scene), Going Down, "Haggle of hippi" (scene), Hair (partial), My Conviction, the yellow shirt scene, Easy to Be Hard, Hung up (scene), Frank Mills, burning the draft cards scene (the second part of Hare Krishna), Where Do I Go Act 2: Claude's gift-giving scene (starting with Kaitlin's gift), Black Boys/White Boys, Walking in Space (partial), Roll Call, Minuet, Yes I's Finished, Abie Baby, Give Up All Desires, Three-Five-Zero-Zero (partial), What a Piece of Work Is Man, How Dare They Try, "Last night of the world" (scene), Good Morning Starshine, all song reprises, The Flesh Failures/Let the Sun Shine In. Second to last performance, final matinee. The video was filmed from back stalls, which means that there is some head obstruction, especially in the wider shots, but the heads are filmed around as effectively as possible, and the action is otherwise followed very well. Since this is such an ensemble-driven show, there are more wide-shots than in my other videos in order to show more of the supporting cast; that said, there are still plenty of closeups when appropriate. The spotlight washout is minimal and limited to the brightest scenes, and the colors are absolutely wonderful, making for a very good video overall. A-
Hair
30/1/2011 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Paris Remillard, Steel Burkhardt, Caren Lyn Tackett, Phyre Hawkins, Matt DeAngelis, Kacie Sheik, Darius Nichols, Kaitlin Kiyan, Allison Guinn, Josh Lamon, Lee Zarrett, Lulu Fall, Shaleah Adkisson, Nicholas Belton, Marshal Kennedy Carolan, Mike Evariste, Nkrumah Gatling, Allison Guinn, John Moauro, Christine Nolan, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Arbender Robinson, Cailan Rose, Sara Ruzicka, Jen Sese. Great capture of the tour; a total of four blackouts in Act I: the first two minutes of "Aquarius", both "Ain't Got No", and the last minute of "Hair" with the rest of the show is intact, with no obstruction and very little washout. Includes curtain call. Very nice video. 2 DVDs.A-
Hair
1/8/2014 ~ Hollywood Bowl, LA
Claude: Hunter Parrish, Berger: Benjamin Walker, Sheila: Kristen Bell, Dionne: Amber Riley, Woof: Jonah Platt, Jeanie: Jenna Ushkowitz, Hud: Mario, Crissy: Sarah Hyland. A fantastic capture of the Hollywood Bowl’s annual Broadway show. This production follows the 2009 revival staging fairly closely with some occasional improvised lines and different blocking to accommodate the larger stage. The cast is full of energy; Hunter and Benjamin make a great pair. Kristen’s voice isn’t as strong as the others, but she’s still fun to watch. Amber was the standout for me; she kills all of her solos. Filmed on a tripod, so it’s very steady except for the occasional jerkiness when panning. There is a bit of grain in the video due to the distance from the stage, but it’s well captured with no blackouts. The only obstruction happens when someone briefly walks across the walkway in front of the camera. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent as usual. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A+
Hairspray
29/7/2002 ~ Broadway
Harvey Fierstein, Marissa Janet Winokur, Mattthew Morrison, Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Linda Hart, Dick Latessa, Corey Reynolds, Clarke Thorell, Danelle Eugenia Wilson, Mary Bond Davis. Digital, Shot from first row mezz. Lots of close ups, from the master. In my opinion, this could easily be a proshot, through will a slight generation loss. A+
Hairspray
4/1/03 ~ Broadway
Harvey Fierstein, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Mattthew Morrison,Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Linda Hart, Dick Latessa. Beautiful, clear video with only a quick cut during "Cooties" for a battery flip. Nice. A
Hairspray
25/11/06 ~ Broadway
Shannon Durig, Blake Hammond, Diana DeGarmo, Stephen DeRosa, Darlene Love, Tevin Campbell, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Lisa Jolley, Isabel Keating. Nice capture of this show. A
Hairspray
16/10/07 ~ West End, London
Michael Ball, Mel Smith, Leanne Jones, Ben James-Ellis, Tracie Bennett, Elinor Collett, Johnnie Fiori, Adrian Hansel, Rachael Wooding. Beautifully captured featuring a great cast and matching energy from the audience. A
Hairspray
2010~UK Tour
Brian Conley, Les Dennis, Laurie Scarth, Liam Doyle, Gillian Kirkpatrick, Danny Bayne. This lavish show is perfectly shot with no obstructions or blackouts, best one I have seen since the video from the music theatre of Wichita surfaced. Great performances. A+
Hairspray
2/2011~UK Tour
Michael Starke, Laurie Scarth, Mickey Dolenz. Very nicely filmed and crystal clear with no obstructions. 2 DVDs A
Hairspray
6/8/11~Hollywood Bowl
Marissa Jaret Winokur (Tracy Turnblad), Harvey Fierstein (Edna Turnblad), Diana DeGarmo (Penny Pingleton), Susan Anton (Velma Von Tussle), Corbin Bleu (Seaweed J. Stubbs), Drew Carey (Wilbur Turnblad), Mo Gaffey (Prudy Pingleton/ Gym Teacher/ Matron), Nick Jonas (Link Larkin), Darlene Love (Motormouth Maybelle), Tara Macri (Amber Von Tussle), Michael McDonald (Harriman F. Spritzer/ Principal/ Mr. Pinky/ Guard), John Stamos (Corny Collins), Chyka Jackson (Little Inez). The DVD was filmed in a 16:9 ratio in a combination of wides, mediums, and very few close-ups. There are no obstructions with the exception of a head in the bottom right corner of the screen. The head is only there for 2 second period and rarely appears. The show is shot from start to finish with no blackouts, not even during applause, this includes from the start of the national anthem until the last actor/actress leaves the stage. At times the video is a little shaky, especially during the zooms. There are a couple of washouts, but do not affect the greatness of the show. The video is somewhat fuzzy in the close-ups, because of how far I was from the stage. There is a loud breathing throughout parts of the shows and a couple of comments thanks to the people sitting in front of me. B
Hand to God
4/2015 ~ Broadway
Steven Boyer, Geneva Carr, Marc Kudisch, Michael Oberholtzer, Sarah Stiles. Beautiful HD capture of this hilarious new play. With glowing reviews this will for sure be a Tony contender. The cast is hysterically perfect with lightning fast paced comedy and larger than life characters. A+
Hands on a Hardbody
2/6/12 ~ La Jolla, CA
PreBroadway: Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster, Allison Case, Jay Armstrong Johnson, David Larsen, Jacob Ming Trent, Kathleen Monteleone, Keala Settle, Jon Rua, William Youmans, Dale Soules. Beautiful HD capture of the PreBroadway production with no obstructions. A very solid cast and a fun story based on a real Documentary of the same name from the late 90s. A+
Hands on a Hardbody
10/4/2013 ~ Broadway
Keith Carradine, Allison Case, Hunter Foster, Jay Armstrong Johnson, David Larsen, Jacob Ming-Trent, Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone, Mary Gordon Murray, Jim Newman, Connie Ray, Jon Rua, Keala Settle, Dale Soules, Scott Wakefield, William Youmans. Excellent widescreen capture and video in 16:9 HD. A
Happy Birthday Uwe Kröger
4/12/2014 ~ Wiener Stadthalle
Uwe Kröger, Pia Douwes, Wietske van Tongeren, Hanna Kastner, Dieter Landuris, Dagmar Koller, Deborah Woodson, Carin Filipcic, Drew Sarich, Ana Milva Gomez, Susa Meyer, Jacqueline Brown, Christian Deix, Arabella Kiesbauer. Imagine Uwe Kröger. Imagine him turning fifty. Imagine him throwing a huge birthday party. Whatever you imagined, this concert probably has it. There's Pia Douwes and tons of other famous friends, sharing anecdotes that usually involve alcohol. There are birthday greetings from everyone who's anyone in the theatre business, from Michael Kunze to Cameron Mackintosh. There are songs from shows new and old, including some that have been on fans' wishlists for a long time, such as Drew Sarich and Uwe performing "Die Schatten werden länger" together. There's Uwe getting a medal for helping to make Vienna "a city of musicals". There's a fashion show with topless models carrying "sexy birthday, Uwe" signs. There's flowes and glitter and baloons. And if, at more than three hours, the show goes on a bit too long, you can't really hold it against the birthday boy because it's all so ridiculously fun! The video is shot from the back of the auditorium with a great view of the stage. The action is followed very well, using a mix of shots as necessary. A
Harmony
9/3/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Wayne Alan Wilcox (“Rabbi” Josef Roman Cykowski), Will Blum (Ari “Lesh” Leshnikoff), Matt Bailey (Harry Frommerman), Will Taylor (Erwin “Chopin” Bootz), Chris Dwan (Erich Collin), Douglas Williams (Bobby Biberti), Leigh Ann Larkin (Mary Hegel), Hannah Corneau (Ruth Stern). Music by Barry Manilow, lyrics and book by Bruce Sussman. “Introducing the Comedian Harmonists, the most popular musical group you’ve never heard of. In the early 1930s, they were the toast of two continents — “the Beatles of Germany”, but they're now nearly forgotten. With their unique blend of precise six-part harmony with physical comedy and knockout dancing, they made a string of popular films, headlined shows with their names above Marlene Dietrich’s and toured extensively in Europe and the United States to promote their recordings. With the help of a famous fan, the composer Richard Strauss, the group suddenly becomes hot. With the rise of the Third Reich, the group's future is doomed. Some of the group members are Jewish, and their songs and dancing involve African-American- and Gypsy-inspired “degenerate elements," according to their Nazi detractors”. This long-gestating show had a 1997 premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse, and after a tussle with the original producers who failed to showcase it on Broadway in 2003, the musical was staged at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre and then returned to California in this production, at the Ahmanson Theatre, a nearly 17-year development journey. The critics seemed to agree the story is compelling, and the music is great, but the book needs a lot of work. Beautifully filmed from the balcony. 2 DVDs. A
Harvey
20/5/2012~Broadway
Jim Parsons , Jessica Hecht, Charles Kimbrough, Larry Bryggman, Carol Kane, Peter Benson, Tracee Chimo, Holley Fain, Angela Paton, Rich Sommer, Morgan Spector. Disc includes interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
Heathers
25/5/2014 ~ Off Broadway
Veronica Sawyer: Barrett Wilbert Weed, Jason “JD” Dean: Dan Domenech (u/s), Heather Chandler: Charissa Hogeland (u/s), Heather McNamara: Elle McLemore, Heather Duke: Alice Lee,Martha Dunnstock: Katie Ladner, Kurt Kelly: Evan Todd. A near perfect capture and the first known dvd of this show’s Off-Broadway run. Barrett is an incredible talent: amazing vocals, acting, and comedic timing. Dan and Charissa are both fantastic in their roles as well. The show is absolutely hysterical, much improved from the movie version. The first minute of act one is blacked out, but the show is otherwise fully intact with no blackouts and only slight washout in a few wide shots. There is no obstruction, the video is steady, the sound is excellent, and it’s captured very well with the usual mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. It’s filmed in 16:9 and includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
5/2014 ~ Broadway
Neil Patrick Harris, Lena Hall, Justin Craig, Matt Duncan, Tim Mislock, Peter Yanowitz. Stunning HD capture of the triple Tony winner with no obstructions. Sparkling, dazzling and moving production that merits all the noise it is making. This was the performance where a lady brought her dog to the show, and Hedwig had fun with that! Also includes Bonus footage from a different performance: Origin of Love, Wig in a Box, Wicked Little Town, Long Grift, Wicked Little Town (Gnosis Version), Midnight Radio. A+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
20/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Andrew's first as Hedwig: Hedwig: Andrew Rannells, Yitzhak: Lena Hall, Skszp: Justin Craig, Jacek: Matt Duncan, Krzyzhtoff: Tim Mislock, Schlatko: Peter Yanowitz. An amazing first performance by Andrew in this incredible show. He easily slips into Hedwig’s platform shoes with phenomenal vocals, tons of hilarious ad-libbing, and lively interaction with the audience and band members. A nice capture overall. There are no major blackouts, but the video occasionally wanders for a few seconds at a time. There are also heads on each side that block the action for a few seconds once in a while. It’s filmed in 16:9 mostly in mediums and close-ups, with a few wide shots. The sound is excellent as usual. The show is 95 minutes on one disc with no intermission. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. B+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
31/8/14 ~ Broadway
Andrew Rannells and Lena Hall. Beautiful HD capture of Andrew stepping in to the role. He gives a great performance and makes it his own, with his own jokes and characterizations. Great comparison to Neil and follow up. Lena has only gotten stronger in the role and holds out an amazing riff. A+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
11/2014 ~ Broadway
Michael C. Hall and Lena Hall. Beautiful HD capture of Michael stepping into Hedwig's heels. He does a wonderful job and a darker performance, which I really enjoyed. Lena also does the BCEFA speech at the end as Cyndi Lauper, which is hilarious. A+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
31/1/2015 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell and Lena Hall. Beautiful HD capture of John's triumphant return to the role of Hedwig. So many changes, lines, ad-libs and jokes. This has been one of the most amazing shows I have ever attended, a masterclass. A+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
27/3/2015 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell and Lena Hall. Beautiful HD capture of JCM's "Crate" Show. This post injury and features the leg brace and crate. Tons of new jokes, blocking and musical phrasing, which is quite different from the January capture. JCM is quite the chameleon and this performance is not to be missed. A+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
4/2015 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell and Shannon Conley. Excellent HD capture of JCM with "The Original Cast." This was done during the week Shannon filled in for Yitzhak full time. Great performances and Rolodex of jokes from John, with hilarious Grindr guy on stage. A
The Heiress
13/10/2012~Broadway
Jessica Chastain (Catherine Sloper), David Strathairn (Dr Austin Sloper), Dan Stevens (Morris Townsend), Virginia Kull (Maria), Judith Ivey (Lavinia Penniman), Caitlin O'Connell (Elizabeth Almond), Kieran Campion (Arthur Townsend), Molly Camp (Marian Almond), Dee Nelson (Mrs Montgomery), Ben LIvingston (Coachman). Dan Stevens (from Downton Abbey) gave a great performance in his Broadway debut. Don't quite know what to say about Jessica Chastain(from The Help). Interesting and surprisingly funny play with complex characters. Still in previews. Complete show. One scene, which takes place in the night-, is rather dark. Mostly steady shots with some shakiness between scenes. A+
Hello, Dolly
2008 ~ UK tour
Anita Dobson, Carol Ball, Samuel Board, David Mc Alister, Sophie Wilkins, Darren Day, Louise English. Proshot video which is nice and clear.A
Hello Dolly
29/10/13 ~ Rockford, IL
Sally Struthers, John O'Creagh, Matt Wolfe, Lauren Blackman, Garett Hawe, Halle Morse, Brad Frenette, Hilary Fingerman. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. A very fun tour and great performances. Sally did a wonderful job as Dolly and really brought the comedy of the character out. A+
Honeymoon in Vegas
11/2014 ~ Broadway
Tony Danza (Tommy), Rob McClure (Jack), Brynn O’Malley (Betsy), David Josefberg (Buddy), Nancy Opel (Jack’s mother), Matthew Saldivar (Johnny). Outrageous, fun show. The entire cast is on point with the comedy. There is some slight wandering, but it is mostly a steady, unobstructed shot. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs. A
Honeymoon in Vegas
28/11/2014 ~ Broadway
Tony Danza (Tommy), Rob McClure (Jack), Brynn O’Malley (Betsy), David Josefsberg (Buddy), Nancy Opel (Jack’s mother), Matthew Saldivar (Johnny). Nicely filmed overall, but there are a few issues during the first 30 minutes of the show: there is a one minute blackout, a three minute blackout, and a few moments of wandering, as well as two heads that block the sides of the stage. After 30 minutes, the last half of Act 1 and all of Act 2 are perfectly captured with no blackouts, no wandering, and the heads are avoided. A-
The House of Blue Leaves
22/6/2011 ~ Broadway
Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Christopher Abbott, Susan Bennett, Jimmy Davis, Hailey Feiffer, Mary Beth Hurt, Alison Pill, Thoams Sadoski, Tally Sessions. First few minutes, which is just Ben Stiller sitting at a piano, are audio only. Disc also includes interviews and opening night footage. A
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?
2006 ~ BBC TV
The BBC reality series in which young hopefuls compete to become the new Maria von Trapp in a West End revival of the classic R&H musical The Sound of Music, co-produced by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and producer David Ian. RARE! Was only broadcast by the BBC and not commerically available for view by American audiences. On 8 discs, SENSATIONAL show. A+
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?
2008~ CBC TV
The Canadian version of the reality series in which young hopefuls compete to become the new Maria von Trapp in a Brand new Canadian Production of the classic R&H musical The Sound of Music. Playing at Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, co-produced by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and producer David Mirvish. The show is hosted by Gavin Crawford and features Simon Lee, Elaine Overholt, and John Barrowman as the judges for the show. Was only broadcast by the CBC, on 3 discs, from original digital source. A+
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
11/11/09 ~ Los Angeles
John Larroquette, Stefan Karl, James Royce Edwards, Melinda Glib, Danny Gurwin, Rosemary Loar, Issadora Tulalian, Stuart Zagnit. Very cute little show from the sitdown LA produciton with the "White Cast". Beautifully captured and a charming cast with no obstructions. A+
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
16/12/2012 ~ Madison Square Garden
Jeff McCarthy (The Grinch), Ken Land (Old Max), Gilbert L. Bailey II (Young Max), Tori Feinstein (Cindy-Lou Who), Paul Aguirre (Papa Who), Natalie Hill (Mama Who), Philip Hoffman (Grandpa Who), Rosemary Loar (Grandma Who). A rather literal translation of the classic book, few blackouts that are a few seconds long due to late seating, some slight wandering when the audience lights are on and everyone joins in for "You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch". A
How to Succeed
28/2/2011 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe (J. Pierrepont Finch), John Larroquette (J.B. Biggley), Rose Hemingway (Rosemary Pilkington), Tammy Blanchard (Hedy LaRue), Christopher J. Hanke (Bud Frump), Rob Bartlett (Mr. Timble), Mary Faber (Smitty), Ellen Harvey (Miss Jones), Michael Park (Bert Bratt), Cameron Adams (Kathy), Cleve Asbury (Mr. Ovington), Tanya Birl (Nancy), Kevin Cobert (Mr. Johnson), Paige Faure (Miss Grabowski), David Hull (Mr. Toynbee), Justin Keyes (Mr. Davis), Marty Lawson (Mr. Peterson), Barrett Martin (Mr. Andrews), Nick Mayo (Mr. Gatch), Sarah O'Gleby, Stephanie Rothenberg (Meredith), Megan Sikora (Miss Krumholz), Joey Sorge (Mr. Tackaberry), Ryan Watkinson (Mr. Matthews), Charlie Williams (Mr. Jenkins), Samantha Zack (Lily), Anderson Cooper (Voice of the Narrator). No obstructions, great close ups through out that features some material that has since been cut from the show, also includes about 45 minutes of reviews, opening night footage and interviews. A
How to Succeed
11/1/2012~Broadway
Darren Criss, Beau Bridges, Rose Hemingway, Tammy Blanchard, Christopher J. Hanke, Nick Mayo, Charlie Williams, Kevin Covert. Ushers were on crazy lookout so there's more mid stage shots than usual but they seem to work well for the show. There's still a crazy ton of closeups but when the full stage is in use, it's set to that which is actually good. Filmed in 16 :9 HD. A- (NYCG8R)
How to Succeed
11/1/2012~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 2 DVD (Sunsets master)
How To Succeed
4/2/2012~Broadway
Nick Jonas, Beau Bridges, Rose Hemingway, Tammy Blanchard, Michael Urie, Mary Faber, Ellen Harvey, Michael Park, Rob Bartlett. Excellent capture of Nick and Michael who had just joined the cast. Nick and Michael do a great job of stepping into the role and making it their own! A-
Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway
30/10/2011 ~ Broadway
Hugh Jackman, Robin Campbell, Kearran Giovanni, Anne Otto, Lara Seibert, Hilary Michael Thompson, Emily Tyra. First couple of minutes audio only. Shot between heads so it is not perfect, but very watchable. Disc includes around 30 minutes of interviews/behind the scenes footage. B+
Hunchback of Notre Dame
8/11/2014 ~ La Jolla Playhouse
Michael Arden (Quasimodo), Patrick Page (Dom Claude), Ciara Renee (Esmeralda), Andrew Samonsky (Captain Phoebus de Martin), Erik Liberman (Clopin Trouillefou), Neal Mayer (Saint Aphrodisius), Lucas Coleman (Jehan Frollo), William Michals (Father Dupin), Samantha Massell (Florika). A great capture of the American premiere at La Jolla Playhouse. The incredible cast delivers the score beautifully. Michael and Ciara both give powerhouse performances. Perfect capture with no blackouts, obstruction, and just slight washout in some wide shots. The sound is excellent; includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+
Idina Menzel
20/6/13 ~ Milwaukee
Concert Set List: Somewhere Over The Rainbow, The Wizard and I, Love for Sale / Roxanne (dialouge before song is blackout), Both Sides Now, Don't Rain on My Parade (blackout, audio only), God Save My Soul, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For / In Your Eyes, Take Me or Leave Me, No Day But Today, For Good, Defying Gravity, Learn To Live Without, Somewhere. Beautiful lengthy HD captured concert with an insane "fan" for the Duet portion. Also includes an Encore of a new song from If/Then. A-
If/Then
9/11/2013 ~ Washington, DC
PreBroadway: Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, James Snyder, Jerry Dixon, Jenn Colella, Jason Tam, Tamika Lawrence. Beautiful HD capture in the out of town tryout! Idina and the rest of the cast give beautiful performances and wonderful vocals. A
If/Then
8/3/2014 ~ Broadway
Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, James Snyder, Jerry Dixon, Jenn Colella, Jason Tam, Tamika Lawrence. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Has some variations from the PreBroadway version, including cut songs, added songs and scenes. This version seems more streamlined and a great piece. A
If/Then
25/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Elizabeth: Idina Menzel, Lucas: Anthony Rapp, Kate: LaChanze, Josh: James Snyder, Stephen: Jerry Dixon, Anne: Jenn Colella, David: Marc delaCruz (u/s), Elena: Tamika Lawrence, Deputy Mayor: Joe Cassidy, Bartender: Miguel Cervantes, Soldier: Curtis Holbrook, Flight Attendant: Stephanie Klemons, Street Musician: Tyler McGee, Paulette: Ryann Redmond, Architect: Joe Aaron Reid, Cathy: Ann Sanders. A fantastic capture of the final Broadway version. This is an absolutely amazing show that will make you laugh and cry and think about every choice you’ve ever made in your life. The cast needs no description -- they are all as phenomenal as you’d expect. There are a couple quick dropouts during the prologue and What If?, and the first half of act one is a bit shaky, but it’s much better as the show goes on. There is one head that obstructs a small portion of the front of the stage, but it never blocks more than the actors’ feet and it’s rarely noticeable overall. There is no washout, and the sound is excellent as usual. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A-
If/Then
27/7/14 ~ Broadway (Matinee)
Idina Menzel (Elizabeth), LaChanze (Kate), Curtis Holbrook (u/s Lucas), James Snyder (Josh), Jerry Dixon (Stephen), Jenn Colella (Anne), Jason Tam (David), Stephanie Klemons (u/s Elena). Act 1 is mostly complete minus a few black outs, cover ups due to late comers, it's quite shakey at the start while trying to focus in on the zoom. A few heads in the way but shot around them very well. First act is 1 hour 15+ minutes and second act minus "Hey Kid" is little over an hour. Excellent Audio. 2 DVDs. A-
If/Then
30/8/14 ~ Broadway
Jackie Burns as (s/b) Elizabeth, Charles Hagerty as (u/s) Josh, Curtis Holbrook as (temp) Lucas, LaChanze, Jenn Colella, Jerry Dixon, Jason Tam, Tamika Lawrence. Stunning HD capture of Jackie and Charles in the lead roles. Jackie gives a flawless and powerful performance, which was beautifully sung. Flawless capture with no obstructions. A+
If/Then
22/2/15 ~ Broadway
Jackie Burns as (s/b) Elizabeth, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, James Snyder, Jerry Dixon, DeeDee Magno Hall as (u/s) Anne, Jason Tam, Tamika Lawrence. Excellent HD capture of one of Jackie's final performances. This day promo footage was being filmed and her parents were sitting right behind me. She held the final note in Starting Over for 19 seconds, such a wonderful performance. A
In the Heights
14/2/08 ~ Broadway
First Preview: Andrea Burns, Janet Dacal, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzales, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olivo. A good capture of the first performance and audience energy to match. Full stage shot for most of the ensemble numbers, cast had great energy. A-
I Love Lucy: Live on Stage
17/10/2012 ~ Chicago, IL
Sirena Irwin, Bill Mendieta, Curtis Pettyjohn, Joanna Daniels. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. A play that replicates the audience being at the taping of two episodes of the show. Includes commercials between scenes as if you were at a live taping. Nice clear video with good sound A
I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers
10/5/2013 ~ Broadway
Bette Midler (Sue Mengers). This is a very enjoyable play and Bette Midler gives a charming, charismatic performance! This is almost perfectly filmed, completely unobstructed, focused and very steady with just a few adjustments. Very happy with this. 2 DVDs. A+
In The Heights
5/3/08 ~ Broadway
Javier Munoz as (u/s) Usnavi, Andrea Burns, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzalez, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Karan Olivo. Great capture of this great show with fantastic closeups! Javier does a smashing job. Great cast and energy. A
In The Heights
18/5/08 ~ Broadway
Krysta Rodriguez as (u/s) Vanessa, Seth Stewart, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olga Merediz, Stephanie Klemons as (u/s) Carla, Andrea Burns, Priscilla Lopez, Carlos Gomez, Robin De Jesus, Mandy Gonzales, Christopher Jackson. Brief coverup for latecomers but no heads in the way. Clear picture with closeups and good sound, from the master. A-
Into the Woods
10/9/2010~London
Eddie Manning, Helen Dallimore, Ben Stott, Mark Hadfield, Jenna Russell, Gaye Brown, Amy Ellen Richardson, Amy Griffiths, Marilyn Cutts, Bevery Rudd, Hannah Waddingham, Gemma Wardle, Billy Boyle, Michael Xavier, Valda Aviks, Alice Fearn, Simon Thomas, Mark Goldthorp, Sophie Caton, Marc Antolin. Proshot for internet viewing from the Regents Park Open Air Theatre production; it is a kinescope shot with a 1080 HD camera with sound patched in from the source It's not perfect, with some white-out, but very watchable. A+
Into the Woods
29/7/2012~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-
Into the Woods
1/8/12 ~ 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, Noah Radcliffe, Paris Remillard (u/s Rapunzel's Prince), Glenn Close. Complete video filmed from a tripod from the back of the theatre, with no obstructions, no zooms, slight washout and extremely clear audio. Not for trade. A-
Into the Woods
3/5/2014 ~ Fullerton, CA
David Allen Jones* (Narrator/Mysterious Man), Jeanette Dawson (Cinderella), Jordan Lamoureux (Jack), Bets Malone* (Witch), Jeff Skowron* (Baker), Viva Carr (Baker's Wife), Leslie Stevens* (Cinderella's Stepmother), Melina Kalomas* (Florinda), Melanie Mockobey (Lucinda), Tracy Rowe Mutz* (Jack's Mother), Julie Morgentaler (Little Red Ridinghood), Cliff Senior (Cinderella's Father), Lisa Dyson (Cinderella's Mother/Granny), Tim Martin Gleason* (Wolf/Cinderella's Prince), Christianna Rowader (Rapunzel), Cameron Sczempka (Rapunzel's Prince), Mueen Jahan* (Steward), Renna Nightingale (Sleeping Beauty) and Allison Shepard (Snow White), *denotes Equity actor/actress. A perfect capture of this fantastic regional production. I can’t say enough good things about this phenomenal cast. Bets, Jeff, Jeanette, Jordan, Julie, and Tim are all absolutely wonderful in their roles. Viva was the standout for me; with a gorgeous voice, she sings the score beautifully. The entire cast has a great chemistry together, and the production value from sets to costumes to orchestra was outstanding. From start to finish, this is captured extremely well with no washout, no obstruction, and no blackouts. It's a bit dark overall, but nothing is missed. The video is very steady, and the sound is excellent as usual. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call. A+
It Shoulda Been You
4/2015 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Tyne Daly, Harriet Harris, Lisa Howard, David Burtka, Montego Glover, Josh Girsetti, Adam Heller, Edward Hibbert, Michael X. Martin, Anne L. Nathan, Nick Spangler, Chip Zien. Brilliant capture of the hysterical new musical. Sierra is brilliant, Tyne and Harriet are fantastic - and Lisa steals the show. Great humor in the show. A head on the left side of the stage is shot around nicely, but it is present when action is over near it. A
It Shoulda Been You
9/8/2015 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Tyne Daly, Harriet Harris, Lisa Howard, , Josh Girsetti, Adam Heller, Edward Hibbert, Michael X. Martin, Anne L. Nathan, Nick Spangler, Chip Zien. Brilliant closing night highlights. The show was amazing and so was the audience. Lisa stops the show after 'Jenny's Blues'. Fantastic show, great jokes, and the wedding speech song is something very special. Amazing show, so sad it closed. Brilliant capture from front row stalls. Unreleased. A+ (Master)
It's Only a Play
12/2014 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, F. Murray Abraham, Stockard Channing, Rupert Grint, Micah Stock. This play really lived up to the hype. Just the story alone was perfect for the cast. Nathan Lane was fantastic he played his usual role elements that he used reminded me of The Nance and also Pepper in Modern Family. Matthew Brodricks performance reminded me a lot of his previous Broadway run in Nice Work. Ruperp Grint showed a new comedic side of himself which was very entertaining and extremely over dramatic. Micha making his Broadway debut was just hysterical. He played the (stupid) coat man at the opening night of the play, and had some of the best lines in the show. His Defying Gravity scene had the audience in tears of laughter. Megan was fantastic and had great chemistry with Lane. She gave a great performance of a ditsy Broadway producer. Stokard Channing played the alcoholic actress trying to make her return to the stage. Nothing more to say, she gave a remarkable performance. Due to the show being very heavily ushered, and annoying people standing up at the back, it was very hard to capture this show. Includes the very big majority of it, most noticeable is that the recording is missing the first ten minutes of act one and probably seven minutes of act two. Shot from the very back of the stalls with some washout, but everything can easily be seen. Strictly no trades, no sales. A (Master)
It’s Only A Play
29/12/14 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane (James Wicker), Matthew Broderick (Peter Austin), Megan Mullally (Julie Budder), Stockard Channing (Virginia Noyes), Rupert Grint (Frank Finger), F. Murray Abraham (Ira Drew), Micah Stock (Gus P. Head). This capture has no washout and only minor obstruction, but unfortunately some of the first 26 minutes of Act One are blacked out. What is captured is very good. Fantastic show and cast. Nathan and Megan are at the top of their game. Shot from the circle in widescreen with wides, closeups and mediums and no washout. Highly recommend this one, by far my absolute favorite play of the season. A-
It's Only a Play
31/1/2015 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Martin Short, Stockard Channing, Katie Finneran, F. Murray Abraham, Maulik Pancholy, Micah Stock. Beautiful HD capture of this hilarious play. This features the new cast after the theater switch. Everyone did a wonderful job and was such a great time. A
Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
11/2014 ~ London
A video of the recent London production of the revue. Brel's music is lovely, the translations very well done, and the cast stellar. It was great to finally see Gina Beck live, and she gets some lovely songs to sing, from ones reminiscent to the roles she's played before, to a proper rockstar number. Daniel Boys and David Burt are also excellent as always, and Eve Polycarpou amazes me more with her voice every time I see her. The video is shot from the back of the theatre with a great view of the stage. The show's light design (specifically, no spotlights on the performers) made it a bit more difficult to film, but it's still a very good video, following the action well throughout the show. A+
Jane Eyre
20/5/2001 ~ Broadway
James Barbour, Mary Stout, Elizabeth DeGrazia, Lee Zarrett (u/s Robert) shot from second row front mezz, steady and clear, mostly zooms and close-ups. A
Jekyll & Hyde
1997 ~ Broadway
Robert Cuccioli, Linda Eder, Christiane Noll, et. al. Highlights of the 1997 Broadway cast. Shaky & obstructed ~ but all of the major musical numbers and some wonderful close ups. From final previews, shot from the left mezz. B+
Jekyll and Hyde
2011~UK Tour
Marti Pellow (Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde), Sabrina Carter (Lucy), Sarah Earnshaw (Emma),David Delve (Sir Danvers), Mark McGee (Utterson), Michael Taibi (Simon Stride). A magnificent capture in 16:9 wide-screen of this new superb production. With a clever set design for this production, it makes a perfect presentation of this fantastic story. A+
Jekyll and Hyde
23/1/2013 ~ National Tour/Pre-Broadway
Constantine Maroulis (Jekyll/Hyde), Deborah Cox (Lucy), Teal Wicks (Emma), Richard White (Sir Danvers Carew), Laird Mackintosh (John Utterson), Blair Ross (Lady Beaconsfield), Jason Wooten (Simon Stride), Brian Gallagher (Lord Savage), David Benoit (Bishop of Basingstoke). Brand-new production before it heads to Broadway later in the year. Visually it's very different from previous productions, and manages to make scenes like "Confrontation" less awkward. There are some weird accents, not sure what is up with that. Full show including curtain call, filmed mostly with medium shots. There are 2 blackouts a few second long near the start due to late seating, but other than that it is completely unobstructed. Some very slight shakiness/wandering between scenes but mostly a very steady shot and well-filmed. 2 DVD version. A-
Jekyll and Hyde
12/2/2013 ~ Los Angles
Jekyll/Hyde: Constantine Maroulis, Lucy Harris: Deborah Cox, Emma Carew: Teal Wicks, Sir Danvers Carew: Richard White, John Utterson: Laird Mackintosh, Lady Beaconsfield: Blair Ross, Simon Stride: Jason Wooten. A nice capture of this show before it went to Broadway. There is one head on the left, but it’s worked around as well as possible, and doesn’t distract too much. There are a couple quick dropouts, but none lasts more than a minute. There is a bit of washout in high contrast scenes. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A-
Jekyll and Hyde
14/3/2013 ~ National Tour
Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox, Teal Wicks and the rest of the original revial touring cast. Half an hour highlights, shot in HD from the stalls with many nice zooms, and free of any obsturction. A
Jekyll & Hyde
19/3/2013 ~ Chicago
PreBroadway: Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox, Teal Wicks, Laird Mackintosh, Richard White, David Benoit. Beautiful HD Capture of the final stop before heading to Broadway with no obstructions. A reimagined revival of the classic Wildhorn musical. Deborah's vocals are always gorgeous. Compatiable veiw to sunsets Kinky Boots Chicago and Book of Mormon Chicago videos. A
Jekyll & Hyde
12/5/2013 ~ Broadway
Closing night: Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox, Teal Wicks, Laird Mackintosh, Richard White, David Benoit. Very good capture of one of the shortest flops on Broadway - closing before it was suppose too. Includes curtain call. Shot from the circle from a slight angle. Very good picture. A
Jersey Boys
19/11/05 ~ Broadway
Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, John Lloyd Young, Peter Gregus, Mark Lotito, Tituss Burgess, Heather Ferguson, Steve Gouveia, Donnie Kehr, John Leone, Michael Longoria. Great video.great close ups. Includes interviews from NY1 and review Cast. A-
Jersey Boys
11/1/06 ~ Broadway
John Lloyd Young, Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer. Filmed from the last row of the mezzanine. Beautiful close ups, but some heads at the bottom of the screen during the wide shots. A-
Jersey Boys
2/1/09 ~ Broadway
Taylor Sternberg as (u/s) Frankie Valli, Dominic Nolfi, Sebastian Arcelus, Matt Bogart, Peter Gregus, Mark Lotito. Good capture with nice picture and sound throughout with a mix of shots. Only a few brief coverups and a little bit of washout, but not bad. A-
Jersey Boys
9/11/2012~US Tour
Brandon Andrus (Nick Massi), Stephen Cerf (u/s Tommy Devito), Jason Kappus (Bob Gaudio), Brad Weinstock (Frankie Valli), Barry Anderson (Bob Crewe). Funny and charming show with great vocals from the 2nd National Tour. Complete show, including curtain calls and BCEFA speech. There is slight shakiness in between scenes but generally very steady and clear. The only thing that irks me is how the camera picked up all the stage markings, but otherwise, great show. A+
Jersey Boys
2013 ~ London, West End
Ryan Molloy, Jon Boydon, David Mcgrangham, Edd Post, Nicola Brazil, Ben Jennings, Will Barrat, Tommie Earl Jekkings. Loved the show, a real production, with a good story, and amazing lyrics. I don't know what to say about Ryan, his voice is out of this world. The whole cast had real good energy. Shot in 16:9 HD from the stalls, and only includes one hour of act one, which covers up the good songs and follows the action nicely. Do not ask, not for trade. A (Master)
Jersey Boys
1/11/2014 ~ National Tour
Hayden Milanes (Frankie Valli), Nicolas Dromard (Tommy DeVito), Keith Hines (Nick Massi), Drew Seeley (Bob Gaudio), Barry Anderson (Bob Crewe), Thomas Fiscella (Gyp DeCarlo), De’Lon Grant (Barry Belson), Jaycie Dotin (Lorraine), Marlana Dunn (Mary Delgado), Leslie Rochette (Francine), John Rochette (Norm Waxman), Tommaso Antico (Hank Majewski), Jonny Wexler (Joey), Keith White (Billy Dixon). BEAUTIFUL HD Capture of the current cast featuring new cast members Keith Hines (Nick Massi), Drew Seeley (Bob Gaudio), along with a few other members. Missing the first Minute and a half (Ces Soirees-La). Master had to work around a mezzanine bar which is barely an issue. Some washout but isn't much of an issue either. Picture turns pixelated once or twice for a very short amount of time when camera is focused on colored screen in background. Wonderful capture of an OUTSTANDING cast. The best this tour has probably seen. Capture includes Encore. A+
Jesus Christ Superstar
14/3/2012~Broadway
Paul Nolan, Josh Young, Chilina Kennedy, Tom Hewitt, Bruce Dow, Marcus Nance, Aaron Walpole. So much power and talent in this Broadway Transfer. Much more energy than the previous La Jolla capture. Excellent changes to the production including the addition of Tom. Beautifully captured and Josh Young is sensational! A+
Joan Rivers
7/11/09 ~ Crystal Lake, IL
Great stand up set with the late talented and hilarious comedian. She could set and tell a joke on the tip of her tongue and this set proves just that. Was shot further back and she moves around a lot, so can be a little on the shakey side in a few spots. A-
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
17/10/07 ~ West End, London
Lee Mead, Fiona Reyes as (alt) Narrator, Dean Collinson, Stephen Tate, John Alastair, Neal Wright. Terrific production with the winner of the "Any Dream Will Do" Series, Lee Mead, who is a dreamboat. Beautifully captured and performed. A
Joseph: Any Dream Will Do
2007 ~ UK TV Series
The new reality show to cast the leading man in the new West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This series is presented across 6 DVDs (5 discs of 2 episodes, 1 disc with the finale), and includes all of the audition, live, and results shows. A+
Joseph… When Joseph Met Maria
24/12/07 ~ BBC TV
The best-loved Maria’s and Joseph’s from the hit BBC series How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? and Any Dream Will Do†perform together for the first time in this Christmas spectacular. Also, Denise Van Outen performs a group number with the Josephs, and John Barrowman appears with the returning Marias. Winners Connie Fisher and Lee Mead perform a special duet of All I Ask of you, and Andrew Lloyd Webber shares his favorite moments from the two competitions. A+
Joseph… Any Dream Will Do The Winner’s Story
29/12/07 ~ BBC TV
BBC viewers voted Lee Mead to victory in the BBC series, Any Dream Will Do. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access and contributions from Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Barrowman and Denise Van Outen, this is the story of Lee's dramatic journey, from his television triumph to his opening night as Joseph at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End, runs about 1 hour. A+
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2011 ~ UK Tour
Keith Jack, Jennifer Potts, David Gwyn as (u/s) Jacob/Potiphar, Adam Jarrell, Kevin Grogan. A magnificent colorful capture with action well followed in wide-screen featuring Keith Jack as Joseph who placed second in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Any Dream will do series. A+
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
18/3/14 ~ Chicago, IL, Tour
Ace Young (Joseph), Diana DeGarmo (Narrator), Paul Castree, Ryan Williams, William Thomas Evans, Brian Golub, Will Mann. This is a completely updated version of the show, with new orchestrations by Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as new staging, costumes, direction, and choreography. (It’s nice to see something other than the Donny Osmond version). This production uses a lot of video projections and other special effects, and has a lot more dance. Beautifully filmed with a High Definition camcorder. A
The Jungle Book
11/8/2013 ~ Goodman, Chicago
Akash Chopra, Kevin Carolan, Usman Ally, Andre De Shields, Anjali Bhimani, Larry Yando, Thomas Derrah, Ed Kross, Glory Curda. Beautiful HD capture of the Disney version of The Jungle Book. Great production using the Disney songs and added Sherman Brothers materials. Some beautiful performances from the cast. A
Kerry Ellis
4/9/2009~Leeds
Kerry Ellis, Mazz Murray, Mig Ayesa, Ricardo Alfonso. A great capture of Kerry Ellis and Queen's final concert. Very clear quality and shot from the first row standing up and not seated. No heads in the way and some beautiful zooms of the amazing concert. Kerry rocked the house. A+
The King and I
9/2011 ~ NSMT Beverly, MA
Lorenzo Lamas (The King of Siam), Kate Fisher (Anna Leonowens), Joshue Dela Cruz (Lun Tha), Manna Nichols (Tuptim), Lisa Yuen (Lady Thiang). Disc also includes 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. One camera proshot, shot in the round. Very clear picture. A
The King and I
2012 ~ UK Tour
Josefina Gabrielle, Ramon Tikaram, Claire-Marie Hall, Adrian Li Donni, Maya Sapone, Gary Wood. A beautiful capture of a brilliant production, with no obstructions and action well followed. The sets and costumes seemed like a dream of color and originality with lanterns, birds boats and flowers floating across the backdrop. A
The King and I
15/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Kelli O'Hara, Ken Watanabe, Ruthie Ann Miles, Ashley Park, Conrad Ricamora, Edward Baker-Duly, Jon Viktor Corpuz, Murphy Guyer, Jake Lucas, Paul Nakauchi. Beautiful HD capture of this stunning revival. Kelli gives a beautiful performance as Anna, as does the entire cast in this lavish production. A
The King and I
28/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Kelli O'Hara, Ken Watanabe, Edward Baker-Duly, Jon Viktor Corpuz, Murphy Guyer, Jake Lucas, Ruthie Ann Miles, Paul Nakauchi, Marc Oka, Ashley Park, Conrad Ricamora, Adriana Braganza, Amaya Braganza, LaMae Caparas, Hsin-Ping Chang, Andrew Cheng, Lynn Masako Cheng, Olivia Chun, Ali Ewoldt, Ethan Halford Holder, Cole Horibe, MaryAnn Hu, James Ignacio, Misa Iwama, Christie Kim, Kelvin Moon Loh, Sumie Maeda, Paul HeeSang Miller, Rommel Pierre O'Choa, Kristen Faith Oei, Autumn Ogawa, Diane Phelan, William Poon, Brian Rivera, Bennyroyce Royon, Lainie Sakakura, Ann Sanders, Ian Saraceni, Atsuhisa Shinomiya, Michiko Takemasa, Kei Tsuruharatani, Christopher Vo, Rocco Wu, XiaoChuan Xie. There have been quite a few good changes to the show since it started which are reflected here. Brilliant capture from the front of the circle, with no obstructions and no washout. Includes curtain call. Excellent performances from Kelli, Ken and the cast. A+
Kinky Boots
2/10/12 ~ Chicago
PreBroadway: Stark Sands, Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, Celina Carvajal, Danie Stewart Sherman, Marcus Neville. Beautiful HD capture of the very first performance preview! This is such a fun show with a lot of heart. This performance has many things that were later changed toward the end of the run. The cast is top notch, talented and the songs are really fun and catchy. A+
Kinky Boots
3/3/13 ~ Broadway
First Broadway Performance: Stark Sands, Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, Celina Carvajal, Daniel Stewart Sherman, Marcus Neville. Great HD capture of the First show on Broadway. A few changes here and there from the PreBroadway version, that work for the better! Tons of response and excitement from the audience since it was the first showing. A-
Kinky Boots
4/11/2012 ~ Chicago
PreBroadway: Stark Sands, Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, Celina Carvajal, Danie Stewart Sherman, Marcus Neville. Another beautiful HD capture of the last performance in Chicago before Broadway, where it would go on to win the 2013 Tony. This performance has many changes from the other Chicago Dvd of the first performance. Includes the new song written towards the end of the Chicago run and many line changes. Also includes curtain speech by Stark. A+
Kinky Boots
15/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Stark Sands (Charlie Price), Billy Porter (Lola), Annaleigh Ashford (Lauren), Celina Carvajal (Nicola), Daniel Stewart Sherman (Don), Marcus Neville (George), Jonah Halperin (s/b Young Charlie), Marquise Neal (Young Lola). Fun show with a pertinent (but not obtrusive) message, Billy Porter is just amazing. This is somewhat more obstructed than other shows because the person in front was leaning forward and moving a lot, so there's a head in some of the scenes. Some shakiness and wandering in between, particularly at the beginning, but otherwise a good video with nice closeups. Complete show including curtain call. A-
Kinky Boots
15/11/2014 ~ US Tour, LA
Steven Booth, Kyle Taylor Parker, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Joe Coots, Grace Stockdale, Craig Waletzko, Amelia Cormack, Mike Longo, Ross Lekites, Bonnie Milligan, David McDonald, Horace V Rogers, Anne Tolpegin, Anthony Picarello, Andrew Theo Johnson A great capture of the touring production. This cast is absolutely incredible. Both Kyle and Steven are perfect in their roles and give powerhouse performances. Lindsay is a standout as well. Great vocals and acting from the entire cast. This is a perfect capture with no blackouts, no obstruction, and no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, encore, Kyle’s BC/EFA speech, and playbill scans. 2 DVDs. A+
Kiss Me Kate
26/10/2013 ~ California
Fred/Petruchio: Davis Gaines, Lilli/Kate: Victoria Strong, Bill/Lucentio: Scott Reardon, Lois/Bianca: Reba Buhr, Harry/Baptista: Ronald Rezac. A perfect capture of this Cole Porter classic, featuring LA’s longest running Phantom. This high quality regional production is a lot of fun to watch. The cast gives it their all, with great comedic timing and lovely voices. The show is completely intact from start to finish, with no blackouts, no washout, and no obstruction. One of my best captures to date. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A+
Kiss Me Kate
17/9/2014 ~ Passadena Playhouse, CA
Fred/Petruchio: Wayne Brady, Lilli/Kate: Merle Dandridge, Bill/Lucentio: Terrance Spencer, Lois/Bianca: Joanna A Jones, General Howell: Pat Towne, Thug #1: David Kirk Grant, Thug #2: Brad Blaisdell, Paul: Rogelio Douglas Jr, Hattie: Jenelle Lynn Randall, Gremio: Eric B Anthony, Hortensio: Jay Donnell An innovative production of this Cole Porter classic featuring a predominantly African-American cast. Merle’s rendition of So in Love is breathtaking. She and Wayne make a great pair, and the rest of the cast is solid as well. The temperature in the theatre was absolutely sweltering, so there’s some extra applause and laughter from the audience during Too Darn Hot. A very nice capture. There is a one minute blackout during the scene between Why Can’t You Behave? and Wunderbar as well as a couple other very quick dropouts. There is no obstruction except when the actors come out in front of the conductor and their feet are blocked briefly. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
Kiss Me Kate (BBC 2 HD TV)
26/12/2014 ~ Royal Albert Hall, London
Ben Davis singer, Proms debut artist (Fred Graham / Petruchio), Alexandra Silber singer, Proms debut artist (Lilli Vanessi / Katherine), Tony Yazbeck singer, Proms debut artist (Bill Calhoun/ Lucentio), Louise Dearman singer, Proms debut artist (Lois Lane / Bianca).Recorded on 2.8.14.John Wilson and his orchestra are joined by a spectacular ensemble of singers and dancers from Broadway and the West End for a unique performance of the classic musical Kiss Me, Kate. Louise Dearman is fantastic! A+
Kristin Chenoweth
2/6/2012~New York
A lavish capture of Kristin’s hilarious concert in NYC. Includes all of her big numbers and includes some great adlibbing scenes like her shoe scene and many more. Great proshot for the concert, as you get a great vibe from different parts of the stage. A+ *No trades/sales*
Kristin Chenoweth
12/6/2012 ~ Toronto
Shot from the side of the left lodge, with the camcorder on the bar, with no zooms, and some washout. Extremely clear audio, and good quality. A- *No trades/sales*
Kristin Chenoweth
29/6/2012~Chicago
Final Concert that was astonishing and beautifully captured in HD! Songs include: Home, Going to the Dance, Maybe This Time, My Coloring Book, Hard Times, I'll Never Fall in Love Again, One Less Bell/A House Is Not a Home, Fathers and Daughters, Upon This Rock, Bring Him Home (The Prayer), In These Shoes, Popular, For Good, WWDD, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, What If We Never, I'm Tired, Enough Is Enough, All The Things You Are, I Was Here, I Will Always Love You, Till There Was You. Probably the single best Broadway Concert I've attended. What show stopper of a lady performing for over two hour! This concert speaks for itself and is a must have! A+
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
9/4/2014 ~ Broadway
Audra McDonald, Shelton Becton, Roxie. Beautiful capture of this wonderful show about one of the final shows of Billie Holiday. Audra McDonald does a divine job of taking on the role, beautifully sang and performed. Audra certainly makes her case for a sixth Tony win. A
Laurence Olivier Awards 2011
13/3/2011~London
The 2011 awards were intended to re-launch the Oliviers as a major awards event, and so they were sponsored by Mastercard, with live coverage by the BBC. The Theatre show was presented by Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, with BBC Radio 2 coverage from Paul Gambaccini. Special guests included Stephen Sondheim, Angela Lansbury, Cameron Mackintosh, Barry Manilow as well as performances by Ramin Karimloo,Alfie Boe, Kerry Ellis, Adrian Lester as well as the London casts of Legally Blonde and Into the Woods to name a few. A+
Laurence Olivier Awards 2012
15/4/2012~London
The 2012 awards were sponsored by MasterCard and was streamed live online for with first time on the Olivier Awards's official website with live BBC Radio 2 coverage from Ken Bruce. The show was presented by Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton for the second year in a row. Guest presenters included Zach Braff, Tyne Daly, David Suchet, Laurie Metcalf, Hayley Atwell, Jack Davenport, Jim Carter, Lenny Henry, Ronan Keating, James McAvoy, Patrick Stewart, Elaine Paige, Barbara Windsor and Zoë Wanamaker. A+
Laurence Olivier Awards 2013
28/4/2013 ~ London
Hosted by Sheridan Smith and Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville. Presenters include: Kim Cattrall, Lee Evans, Romola Garai, Lily James, Myleene Klass, Damian Lewis, Tim Minchin, Arlene Phillips, Daniel Radcliffe, David Suchet and, in a special surprise moment, Michael Crawford. Performances from the cast of Cabaret, The Bodyguard’s Heather Headley, Michael Ball and the casts of A Chorus Line and Top Hat, while former Busted star James Bourne gave an exclusive performance of one of the songs from his nominated show, Loserville, and a specially commissioned performance from Cats ended the ceremony in tribute to Special Award winner Gillian Lynn, also; Billy Elliot The Musical, Matilda The Musical, The Phantom Of The Opera, Wicked, Burn The Floor, Potted Potter and Some Like It Hip Hop, as well as performances by Idina Menzel, Matthew Morrison, and Petula Clark. This is the full show as broadcast, which features highlights of the show, not the full awards presentation as in past years. 1 hour and 15 minutes. A
The Last Five Years
10/3/2013 ~ Off Broadway Revival
Betsy Wolfe and Adam Kantor. Beautiful Revival HD capture of this classic cult show with no obstructions. Betsy and Adam give flawless performances and such a beautiful show. Betsy has quickly become a new Broadway leading lady with good reason, she is not to be missed. A
The Last Five Years
24/5/2014 ~ New Haven, Connecticut
Cathy: Katie Rose Clarke, Jamie: Adam Halpin. A beautiful capture of this gem of a show. Katie is absolutely amazing in the role; funny and emotional, with perfect vocals all the way through. Adam makes a great Jamie; a charming every-man with a voice that matches Katies very well. The show is staged very simply, but creatively, with a turntable that lets the actors move around a lot in the small space. A near perfect capture, shot fairly close to the stage so the picture is extra clear and steady with no washout whatsoever. There are a couple heads that can be seen at the bottom of the screen occasionally, but they never block the action. There are a couple very quick dropouts in the first three minutes. The sound is excellent as usual. It’s filmed in 16:9 with mostly mediums and close-ups, and a few wides here and there. Includes curtain call. A+
The Last Ship
12/6/2014 ~ Chicago, Tryouts
PreBroadway: Michael Esper, Rachel Tucker, Jimmy Nail, Fred Applegate, Aaron Lazar, Sally Ann Triplett, Collin Kelly-Sordelet. Beautiful HD performance with no obstructions from the first week of Previews of Sting's new musical. Terrific performances from the cast and great music. There is a Trio of "When We Dance" that is to die for between Rachel, Michael and Aaron. 2 DVDs. A+
The Last Ship
10/2014 ~ Broadway
Michael Esper, Rachel Tucker, Jimmy Nail, Fred Applegate, Aaron Lazar, Sally Ann Triplett, Collin Kelly-Sordelet. Beautiful HD Broadway performance with no obstructions, of Sting's new musical. Wonderful changes to the show since the Chicago premiere, including the addition of Sting's "All This Time." Michael, Rachel and the entire cast do wonderful work. A
Lea Solonga In Concert
19/3/11 ~ Hammond, IL
Lea Solonga in concert at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IL. Songs include: “Feeling Good”, “My Romance”, “Let's Fall in Love”, “I Dreamed a Dream”, “If You Leave Me Now”, “Making Love Out Of Nothing at All”, “Now and Forever”, “Open Arms”, “Poker Face”, 2 Different Filipino Songs, “Fallin”, “I Still Believe in Love”, “Reflection”, “Someone to Watch Over Me”, “There's Nothing I Wouldn't Do”, “Two Words”, “On My Own”, “A Whole New World”, “Everybody Says Don't”, “They'll Be Time”, “The Journey”. Nicely filmed. A
Leap of Faith
4/4/12 ~ Broadway
Raul Esparza, Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom Jr., Krystal Joy Brown, Talon Ackerman. Nice capture of the second preview with many changes to the story since the Los Angeles production. There are about six minutes of blackouts during the beginning due to latecomers and clueless ushers. Raul still does a great job in the role and a big contender for the Tony this year! A-
Legally Blonde
7/2/07 ~ San Francisco, CA
Pre-Broadway: Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson, Michael Rupert. Starts around the last verse of Omigod You Guys. There are a few brief cover-ups (mostly around the first 5-10 minutes of each act). Has a constant shake throughout, but still watchable and enjoyable. B
Legally Blonde
24/2/07 ~ San Francisco, CA
Closing Night: Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson, Michael Rupert. Great video and the best of the San Francisco vids. A
Legally Blonde
14/4/07 ~ Broadway
Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Michael Rupert, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson. Great fun show and nice capture. Laura was wonderful along with a fantastic cast. A-
Legally Blonde
1/7/07 ~ Broadway
DeQuina Moore's Last: Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Michael Rupert, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson. Terrific performances and beautiful dvd. Possibly the best LB capture and with no obstructions. A+
Legally Blonde
2/9/07 ~ 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-
Legally Blonde
9/9/07 ~ Broadway
Laura Bell Bundy, Noah Weisberg as (u/s) Emmett, Richard Blake, Kate Shindle, Michael Rupert, Orfeh, Nikki Snelson. A wonderful capture with amazing closeups. A+
Legally Blonde
13/10/07 ~ Broadway
Pro-shot MTV airing on 2 dvds. Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Michael Rupert, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson. Includes all backstage features and footage. A+
Legally Blonde
25/10/07 ~ 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+
Legally Blonde: The Musical
16/3/08 ~ Broadway
Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Gaelen Gilliland as (u/s) Vivienne, Michael Rupert, Nikki Snelson. Shot in 16:9 widescreen. A little on the dark side because of forgotten exposure setting adjusting. Minor obstruction on the bottom right of screen, and only a little shaky during transitions with good sound and nice video. A-
Legally Blonde: The Musical
15/5/08 ~ Broadway
Becky Gulsvig as (u/s) Elle, Christian Borle, Gaelen Gilliland as (u/s) Paulette, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle, Kevin Pariseau as (u/s) Professor Callahan. Steady shots with good zooms. First twenty minutes or so there are quite a few brief cover-ups, but is better after that. Becky was a delight to watch and Gaelen is a fantastic Paulette, from the master. A
Legally Blonde
26/7/08 ~ Broadway
Bailey Hanks, Christian Borle, Amber Efe as (u/s) Paulette, Michael Rupert, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle and Nicolette Hart. Featuring the winner of MTV's Search for Elle Woods Series, Bailey. She did a wonderful job and very cute in the role. She also did not copy Laura's Elle and did it her own, which was great. Amber as Paulette did a wonderful job in the role and has such a big voice and very pretty. I never get tired of this show as it is so much fun. Beautifully captured with terrific closeups. A
Legally Blonde
13/12/08 ~ Hartford, CT
Becky Gulsvig, DB Bonds, Natalie Joy Johnson, Jeff McLean, Megan Lewis, Ken Land,Cortney Wolfson, Alex Ellis as (u/s) Margot. Capture is good, however the first part of act one is shakier than the rest of the video. B+
Legally Blonde
7/6/09 ~ Chicago
Tour: Lauren Zakrin as (u/s) Elle, Nick Dalton as (u/s) Warner, D.B. Bonds, Natalie Joy Johnson, Ken Land, Megan Lewis, Coleen Sexton, Rhiannon Hansen. A beautiful capture and wonderful performances. Lauren does a smashing job as Elle and adds a couple of great riffs. This tour is very tight and the cast is very solid. A+
Legally Blonde
29/4/10 ~ West End, London
Sheridan Smith, Sean Mulligan as (u/s) Warner, Alex Gaumond, Peter Davison, Jill Halfpenny, Aoife Mulholland, Caroline Keiff, Lucy Miller as (u/s) Serena. Great capture of the London cast. Sheridan is a great Elle and has a wonderful voice. This also includes the new version of "Ireland" that was rewritten for the London Cast. A
Legally Blonde
23/11/2010 ~ London
Sheridan Smith, Alex Gaumond, Denise van Outen, Peter Davison, Simon Thomas, Suzie McAdam as (u/s) Vivienne, Aoife Mulholland, Susan McFadden, Carley Stenson, Ibinabo Jack, Chris Ellis-Stanto. A great capture with a couple of brief blackouts throughout the show, but never last for more than a few seconds and very little head obstruction. A
Legally Blonde
2011 ~ UK Tour
Faye Brookes, Iwan Lewis, Claire Sweeney, Dave Willetts, Neil Toon. An amazing capture in 16:9 wide-screen with no obstructions with action well followed. This cast is a real treat giving Impeccable sparkling performances. Brookes’s Elle really shines and she is a joy to watch. A+
Legally Blonde
11/2011 ~ Beverly, MA
Kelly Felthous, Gaelen Gilliland, Barrett Hall, Paul Jackel, Will Ray, Kate Loprest. Produced by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using one camera on a tripod, with audio patched in directly from the soundboard. Beautiful clarity so it looks like it was probably filmed with a High-Definition camera. Presented in-the-round. Disc also includes a 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
Legally Blonde
28/7/2013 ~ Thousand Oaks, CA
Emma Degerstedt, Matt Bauer, Lowe Taylor, J.D. Driskill, John D. Lemay, Natalie Storrs, Jaycie Dotin, Sheila Karls, Veronica Dunne, Kimberly Anne Moore, Caitlyn Calfas, Ben Bowen, Ryan Braun, Rachel Burkert, Nathaniel Flatt, Lamont Whitaker, Ashley Jones. First 30 seconds or so of each act is missing, but the rest of the show is intact with no washout, no obstruction, and a couple very quick dropouts; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Great sound and includes curtain call. A
Lend Me a Tenor
23/3/10 ~ Broadway
Anthony LaPaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Bartha, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jay Klaitz, Jan Maxwell, Jennifer Laura Thompson . Nicely filmed from the balcony. Occasional heads in the frame. Sound is slow at times but good video. Disc also features Interviews & Behind the Scenes Features A-
Lend me a Tenor
8/2011~London
Matthew Kelly, Joanna Riding, Damian Humbley, Michael Matus, Sophie-Louise Dann, Cassidy Janson. Recorded from a stationary camcorder on a tripod, no zooms - just a full stage shot. A-
Les Miserables
28/12/91 ~ London
Meredith Braun, Stifyn Parri, Grania Renihan, Peter Karrie, Lisa Hull, Darryl Knock. A dark dvd but still very watchable. Includes "Behind the Barricade" special .Full stage shot. Includes clips of OBC cast Tony awards performance.. B+
Les Miserables
24/8/97 ~ Chelmsford, England
Jeff Leyton, Michael McCarthy, Ruthie Henshall, Matthew Cammelle, Frances Ruffelle, Annalene Beechey, David Bardsley, Chris Langham, Gay Soper. Pro shot, recorded through the concert’s big-screen cameras which relayed the action on stage to the massive crowd with fantastic close-ups. Audio fed in from soundboard. A-
Les Miserables
11/12/99 ~ London
John Owen-Jones, John Stacey, Gunilla Backman, Jane Horn (u/s Eponine), Tom Lucas. Filmed from the front stalls of the Palace theater. Incredible zooms and close-ups. Clear picture and sound. Sometimes the filmer strays from the action a little but this doesn’t last long at all. A-
Les Miserables
18/5/03 ~ Final Broadway Show
Highlights of final b'way performance (runs about 1hour & 15min) and curtain calls, speeches, school performances, and mega-finale. A-
Les Miserables
14/7/04 ~ London
Sean Kingsley, Michael McCarthy, Joanna Ampil, Gemma Wardle, Gary Tushaw, Lydia Griffiths, Oliver Thornton, Stephen Tate, Katy Secombe. Wonderful video. Lots of head obstruction in the beginning but then the filmer seems to get a different angle and the rest of the show is beautifully shot. Clear digital picture with great sound. A-
Les Misérables
6/5/06 ~ London
Tim Godwin (u/s), Cornell John, Kerry Ellis, Hayden Tee, Amanda Jane-Callaghan (u/s), Julia Moller, Nolan Dark (u/s), Barry James, Tracie Bennett. Good video with some incredible understudies. About half of the Chain Gang song missing and filming starts in earnest during Valjean on parole. Few heads in the way sometimes block the action on the lower right of the stage, but they are shot around well, from the master. A-
Les Misérables
8/10/06 ~ London
Colm Wilkinson, Michael Ball, Patti Lupone, Rebecca Caine, Susan Jane Tanner, Clive Carter, Peter Polycarpou, Trevor Nunn, Gina Beck. 21st anniversary celebration. Multi-cam pro-shot. Not the show itself! The video begins at the show's curtain call, then covers the appearances from the original London cast. Speeches from Colm Wilkinson and Trevor Nunn, Colm Wilkinson sings Bring Him Home, Patti Lupone sings I Dreamed a Dream, Elaine Paige sings Memory, then current cast and original cast unite to sing One Day More. About half an hour long. A+
Les Miserables
17/2/07 ~ Broadway
Alexander Gemignani, Norm Lewis, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gary Beach, Jenny Galloway, Celia Kennan-Bolger, Ali Ewoldt, Adam Jacobs, Drew Sarich as (u/s) Enjolras. A nice capture of the performance with no obstructions, filmed in widescreen. A bit shakey at times, but nothing bad at all. A
Les Miserables
28/7/07 ~ Broadway
Drew Sarich, Robert Hunt, Lea Salonga, Chip Zien, Ann Harada, Megan McGinnis, Ali Ewoldt, Adam Jacobs, Max von Essen, Carly Rose Sonenclar. Great capture with some of the replacement cast toward the end of the run of this revival. Lots of Broadway folk here, including Carly the runner up on X Factor. A
Les Miserables
9/8/08 ~ Hollywood Bowl
J. Mark McVey, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lea Michele, Melora Hardin, John Lloyd Young, Michele Maika, Michael McCormick, Tom Lowe, Ruth Williamson. Juni's master filmed in 16:9 widescreen. A bit shaky at times but with some nice zooms and action well followed, although some slight obstructions this is a very nice video. A-
Les Miserables
17/9/2010 ~ Barbican Center, London
Christopher Jacobsen (alt Valjean), Earl Carpenter, Gareth Gates, Madalena Alberto, Katie Hall. Rosalind James, Ashley Artus, Lynne Wilmot. Excellent filming in 16:9 wide-screen with no obstructions or blackouts of the fabulous new staging of the world’s best loved musical. A+
Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert (Matinee Performance)
3/10/10 ~ London
Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean), Nick Jonas (Marius), Norm Lewis (Javert), Matt Lucas (Thénardier), Lea Salonga (Fantine), Jenny Galloway (Madame Thénardier), Katie Hall (Cosette) and the casts of the Original and Anniversary Productions along with members of the Original 1985 London cast. In celebration of 25 amazing years of this incredible show, Les Misérables marked the momentous occasion with two sell-out performances at The O2 (an enormous venue), and live relays to cinemas around the world. This version of the show was recorded from the back of the orchestra section (or the “stalls” as they are referred to in London), so it is at a better angle than the version described below, but it is missing about the first 10 minutes of the show. A
Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert (Evening Performance)
3/10/10 ~ London
Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean), Nick Jonas (Marius), Norm Lewis (Javert), Matt Lucas (Thénardier), Lea Salonga (Fantine), Jenny Galloway (Madame Thénardier), Katie Hall (Cosette) and the casts of the Original and Anniversary Productions along with members of the Original 1985 London cast. Full show, recorded from the balcony. Slightly sharper and clearer than the version described above. A
Les Miserables
2011~London
Jonathan Williams (u/s), Norm Lewis, Rebecca Seale, Katy Secombe, Martin Ball, Gareth Gates, Samantha Barks, AJ Callaghan, Killian Donnelly. The video was shot from a great angle in back central stalls. The action is followed extremely well, using a great mix of zooms, mid- and wideshots as appropriate. The view is clear asides from minimal head obstruction in the bottom left of the screen in some of the wider shots. There also is some slight obstruction from the overhang, but it only gets in the way during a handful of short scenes at the very top of the barricade. As most of the action in the show takes place on the stage floor, though, the obstruction from the overhang is overall quite insignificant. The colors are a very good representation of the show itself - while some parts of the video are a bit dark, it does mean that there is very little to no spotlight washout. A
Les Miserables
3/2/11 ~ Chicago
Lawrence Clayton, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Chasten Harmon, Jenny Latimer, Justin Scott Brown, Michael Kostroff, Shawna M. Hamic. Nice capture of the show with no obstructions. Marvelous performances from Lawrence, Chasten, Jenny and the whole cast really. Some awesome riffs and key changes from Lawrence and Chasten and one of the best On My Own ever. A-
Les Miserables
5/10/11 ~ Madison
Ron Sharpe, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Julie Benko as (u/s) Cosette, Chasten Harmon, Justin Scott Brown, John Rapson as (u/s) Thenardier, Shawna Hamic, Jeremy Hays. Great capture with no obstructions. Still a solid cast with Ron joining as Jean Valjean. Julie does a terrific job as Cosette. A
Les Miserables
15/11/2012 ~ Chicago
Peter Lockyer, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Lauren Wiley, Briana Carlson-Goodman, Timothy Gulan, Shawna Hamic, Max Quinlan, Jason Forbach. Beautiful HD capture of the tour in the final leg. Great new additions the cast with Peter making a great Jean Valjean. A
Les Miserables
2012 ~ Movie Musical
Hugh Jackman, Russel Crowe, Anne Hatheway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen,Helena Bonham Carter, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks. In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. This is a beautiful copy which was used for awards consideration which is enhanced for wide-screen televisions and in 5:1 surround sound. A+
Les Miserables
2013 ~ West End, London
Chris Holland* (u/s Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), AJ Callaghan* (u/s Fantine), Vicky Entwistle (Mme Thenardier), Cameron Blakely (Thenardier), Jamie Ward (Marius), Danielle Hope (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Christopher Jacobsen (Enjolras). As the new cast begins to settle at the Queen's, here's a video of the one that just departed. It features a nice mix of leads and understudies (including AJ Callaghan in the one female role she hasn't been videoed in so far), Tam Mutu and Danielle Hope being my personal favorites in this cast. The ensemble is very strong as well, and I'm sure many a fan of the London production will be happy to see George Miller among them. The video is shot from back central stalls. The action is followed embarrassingly well, using a mix of various shots as appropriate. There is minimal head obstruction in the bottom right of the screen, noticeable only in the wider shots. There is also some obstruction from the overhang, which gets in
the way in the few scenes happening at the very top of the barricade. As this is a tricky show to film lighting-wise, there are some parts that are a tad too dark or bright, but overall the colors are a faithful representation of the ones on the stage. Full video asides from these scenes: first half of At the End of the Day, At the Barricade, Every Day/A Heart Full of Love (Reprise). A
Les Miserables
Summer 2013 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
David Weitzer, Scott Daniels, Billy Piscopo, Matthew DeMarco, Michael Kroll, Liane Zielinski, Emma McGahan, Bridget Yingling, Katherine Le Fevre, Matthew Cox, Julia McKenna, Lindsey Cornelison. Proshot. A+
Les Miserables
19/7/2013 ~ ST Louis, MUNY
Hugh Panaro, Norm Lewis, Michael McCormick, Lindsay Mader, Charlotte Maltby, Alex Prakken, Bobby Conte Thornton, Katie Travis, Tiffany Green, Jimmy Coogan, Lilly Kanterman, Lily McDonald. Not the best capture of the show but when the camera isn't shaky or blurry the capture is quite nice. Much head obstruction which is a pain. 1 DVD. B+
Les Miserables
18/9/2013 ~ London
Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), Na-Young Jeong (Fantine), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras), Rob Houchen (Marius). A vivid crisp shot of the new cast - though this time from the center rear stalls , which is truly great. Not for trade. A+
Les Miserables
19/9/2013 ~ West End, London
Daniel Koek, James Gant (u/s), Na-Young Jeong, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Samantha Dorsey, Anton Zetterholm, Rob Houchen, Wendy Ferguson, Cameron Blakely. A lavish 16:9 HD capture of the new Les Mis cast. Shot from the front row of the Dress Circle with extreme close ups and zooms. Not for trade. A+
Les Miserables
30/11/2013 ~ Toronto, Canada
Ramin Karimloo (Valjean), Andrew Love (u/s Javert), Genevieve Leclerc (Fantine), Melissa O'Neil (Eponine), Perry Sherman (Marius), Andreane Bouladier (u/s Cosette), Mark Uhre (Enjolras), Cliff Saunders (Thenardier), Lisa Horner (Mme Thenardier), John Rapson (Grantaire/u/s Bishop). Highlights ; run just one hour and a half. Shot in widescreen HD, with many annoying obstructions. When the capture is clear, the recording is nice. Good cast. B+
Les Miserables
17/12/2013 ~ London
Daniel Koek, Tam Mutu, Na-Young Jeong, Dougie Carter (u/s), Carrie Hope Fletcher, Samantha Dorsey, Anton Zetterholm. Very nice capture from the circle (again). Some slight washout, but very good cast. One of the strongest Les Mis casts (in London) to date. Carrie is just fantastic. Anton is also very good. A+
Les Miserables
18/12/2013 ~ London
Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), Na-Young Jeong (Fantine), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras), Rob Houchen (Marius), Adam Linstead (u/s Thenardier). Fantastic capture of this cast. Shot from the circle but from the right on a slight angle. A
Les Miserables
8/3/2014 ~ Broadway
Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Nikki M. James, Cliff Saunders, Keala Settle, Samantha Hill, Andy Mientus, Kyle Scatliffe, Angeli Negron. Beautiful HD capture of the is beautiful Revival. The cast was sensational and gave impeccable performances. Audience was full of excitement and too many excellent performances to single out. A
Les Miserables
13/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Nathaniel Hackmann (u/s), Will Swenson, Cassie Levy, Cliff Saunders, Keala Settle, Joshua Colley, Nikki M. James, Samantha Hill, Kyle Scatliffe, Andy Mientus, John Rapson, Adam Monley, Jason Forbach. A fantastic capture from slightly further back in the circle this time, of the understudy this time - who was good enough, but not as strong vocally as Ramin. The rest of the cast are just on fire. Cassie, Will, Nikki and Samantha do not fail to disappoint once again. A
Les Miserables
17/5/14 ~ Broadway
Aaron Walpole as (u/s) Valjean, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Nikki M. James, Cliff Saunders, Keala Settle, Samantha Hill, Andy Mientus, Kyle Scatliffe, McKayla Twiggs. Beautiful HD capture of the Broadway Revival. Aaron has such a big full voice and sounds great in the role. Great performances from Caissie and Will as always. A
Les Miserables
30/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Ramin Karmiloo, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Nikki M. James, Cliff Saunders, Keala Settle, Samantha Hill, Andy Mientus, Kyle Scatliffe, McKayla Twiggs. Shot from the side of the mezz, so some of the action happening on the right is not seen. Sometimes the camera wonders a bit, but usually focused. Ramin is fantastic here. A
Les Miserables
14/6/2014 ~ London
Cast Change Evening: Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), James Gant (Javert), Na-Young Jeon (Fantine), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Rob Houchen (Marius), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras). Fantastic capture, very much like the 18/12 recording. Shot from the right of the circle - with no obstruction, minimal washout, and many zooms. Focuses on the main actors in the show, though has many wides for the ensemble scenes. A+
Les Miserables
21/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Jean Valjean: Nathaniel Hackmann (u/s), Javert: Earl Carpenter, Fantine: Caissie Levy, Marius: Andy Mientus, Cosette: Samantha Hill, Eponine: Nikki M James
Enjolras: Kyle Scatliffe, Thenardier: Cliff Saunders, Madame Thenardier: Keala Settle, Gavroche: Joshua Colley, Bishop: Adam Monley, Little Cosette: Mia Sinclair Jenness, Young Eponine: Angeli Negron . Ensemble: Cathryn Basile, Erin Clemons, Joshua Colley, Emily Cramer, Natalie Charle Ellis, Jason Forbach, Heidi Giberson, Andrew Kober, Andrew Love, Chris McCarrell, Melissa Mitchell, Dennis Moench, Adam Monley, Angeli Negron, Weston Wells Olson, Melissa O’Neil, Megan Osterhaus, Max Quinlan, John Rapson, Terance Cedric Reddick, Rachel Rincione, Matt Rosell, Cliff Saunders, Christianne Tisdale, Aaron Walpole. A fantastic capture of this lavish production. It’s refreshing to see different faces in the lead roles, and both Nathaniel and Earl carry the show well. Nathaniel’s vocals are powerful and he has a great rapport with Caissie and Samantha. A lovely capture overall with no obstruction. Look Down is mostly blacked out and there are a couple quick dropouts during The Bishop scene and Lovely Ladies, but the show is otherwise fully intact. There is also some washout in high contrast wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
Lift
21/11/13 ~ Off-Broadway
Kimberly Faye Greenberg (The French Teacher), Erin Elizabeth Eichhorn (The Secretary), Spencer Kurtti (The Busker), Randall Glen Taylor (Bright Young Thing), Samantha Mercado-Tudda (The Lap Dancer), and Morgan DeTogne and Jeffrey Van Damme (The American Tourists). "Lift is about people and connections. The connections we have without knowing about them, the connections we lose sight of and the connections we don’t mean to have," press notes state. "Eight people get in a lift at Covent Garden tube station on an ordinary morning and what follows is an exploration into their thoughts. Through seeing everything they think and revealing their innermost secrets, we realize that in some way they are all connected and if they reached out to one another they might change their lives forever." Direct from the show’s sold-out London run. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. A-
The Light in the Piazza
21/4/05 ~ Broadway
Victoria Clark, Kelli O'Hara. Complete, digital, from the master. Absolutely beautiful video. A-
The Light in the Piazza
15/6/06 ~ Lincoln Center
Starring Victoria Clark, Katie Clarke, Aaron Lazar, Michael Berresse, Sarah Uriarte Berry and Chris Sarandon. PBS filmed version digitally transferred to DVD. A+
The Light in the Piazza
9/2/2014 ~ South Coast Rep
Margaret Johnson: Patti Cohenour, Clara Johnson: Erin Mackey, Fabrizio Nacarelli: David Burnham, Signor Naccarelli: Perry Ojeda, Franca Naccarelli: Melina Kalomas
Giuseppe Naccarelli: Christopher Newell, Signora Naccarelli: Mary Gutzi, Roy Johnson: Martin Kildare, Priest: John-David Keller, Ensemble: Joseph Almohaya, Julie Garnye, Madison Mitchell, Louis Pardo. A near perfect capture of this fantastic production at South Coast Repertory. The cast is amazing; Erin is perfect as Clara, and she and David have a sweetly innocent chemistry. Patti gives an emotionally powerful performance. The show overall has more humor than the broadway version, which lightens the mood in the midst of serious subject matter. The show has a few quick dropouts in the first few minutes, but nothing major. There is one head on the very far bottom right, but it’s rarely noticeable. There is no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A
The Lightning Thief
20/8/2014 ~ Off Broadway
Percy Jackson: Eric Meyers, Grover: Jordan Stanley, Annabeth: Kristin Stokes, Mr Brunner/Chiron/Poseidon/Hades: Graham Stevens, Sally/Clarisse/Thalia/Mrs Dodds: Zakiya Young, Luke/Ares/Mr D/Charon/Gabe: Parker Drown. A great capture of this fun and energetic show during it’s Off-Broadway run. The sets/props are minimal but inventive, and the music is very catchy. The cast is very fun to watch -- they do a great job of switching between characters and supporting each other.
A very nice capture overall. There is a railing that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen, but it never blocks more than the actors’ feet. The video occasionally wanders just a little, and there are a couple quick dropouts, but no major blackouts. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. The show is 60 minutes with no intermission. Includes playbill scans. A
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
1996~Documentary
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirshfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates. A
The Lion King
13/7/1997~Pre Broadway, Minneapolis
John Vickery (Scar), Samuel E. Wright (Mufasa), Tsiddi Le Loka (Raffiki), Geoff Hoyle (Zazu), Jason Raize (Simba), Heather Headley (Nala), Scott Irby-Rannair (Young Simba), Kajuana Shuford (Young Nala), act one is from right orchestra, act two is from left orchestra, some spotlight wash out, though very good capture for the preview of the sensational musical. A-
The Lion King
25/10/97 ~ Broadway Preview
Rafiki-Tsidii Le Loka, Simba-Jason Raize, Nala-Heather Headley, Timon-Max Casella, Pumbaa-Tom Alan Robbins, Zazu-Geoff Hoyle. Shot from far left side, an older video but still decent to watch. B
The Lion King
16/11/97 ~ Broadway
Heather Headly, Jason Raize, Kevin Cahoon, John Vickery, Samuel E. Wright. Filmed two nights after the show opened. Shot from the left box seat, making the angles extreme and blocking the upper stage right corner.You can also see into the wings occasionally, which can be distracting as the actors are out of character.The clarity
of a video this old is quite impressive. Perfect sound. Some spotlight washout, but lots of close ups. If it wasn't for the angle, this would be an almost perfect DVD. Some generational loss. A
The Lion King
8/10/2000 ~ Los Angeles
Rufus Bonds Jr., Clifton Oliver, Moe Daniels, Jazmn, KaRonn Henderson, Tonya Dixon, John Vickery, Danny Rutigliano, William Akey, Bob Bouchard, Carla Renata Williamsi, Jeffrey Polki, Price Waldman. Very clear capture for this very old video. Includes proshot footage at the beginning and end of the DVD. A
The Lion King
30/9/2001~London
Nicola Blackman, Sharon D Clarke, Howard Crossley, Rob Edwards, Gary Forbes, Ian Hughes, Jayne Hilton, Matthew Lloyd- Davies, Eric Mallett, Ray Shell, Roger Wright. No picture for first 15 minutes and then great picture; good sound all the way and nice closeups at times. A-
The Lion King
4/2010~London
Brown Lindiwe Mkhize, Shaun Escoffery, Natasha Jayetileke, Stephen Matthews, George Aspery, Allyson Addo, Gary Forbes, Mark Sangster. The first hour of Act 1 with no blackouts and action well followed. The only obstruction there is a head of a child which was getting fidgety towards the end so at times it gets in the shot but other than that no real problems and I believe that if I had more life in my battery it would have turned out to be the best Lion King video out there because its beautifully captured in 16:9 wide-screen. A-
The Lion King
2013 ~ London
Shaun Escoffrey (Mufasa), Jonathan Andrew Hume (Simba) George Asprey (Scar), Nteliseng Nkhela (Rafiki). The best video out there! Filmed in 16:9 HD, the only problem is that a head gets in the shot during the first two minutes, but other than that the show is captured beautifully with no obstructions through-out. not for trade. A
The Little Mermaid
1/9/07 ~ Denver, CO
Pre-Broadway: Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Sean Palmer, Eddie Korbich, Tyler Maynard, Cody Hanford, Johnathan Freeman. This features the other Flounder. Amazing show and performances beautifully captured. A+
The Little Mermaid
30/1/08 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Bret Shuford as (u/s) Prince Eric, Norm Lewis, Titus Burgess, Eddie Korbich, Trevor Braun, Tyler Maynard. Great capture with great closups. The first 11 minutes after the overture are mostly blackouts due to late comers, after that no real problems. Bret did a nice job as understudy. Sierra and Sherie still rock with much greatness! Also includes the Part of Your World performance and interview on The View. A-
The Little Mermaid
27/6/08 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Arbender Robinson as (u/s) Prince Eric, Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Eddie Korbich, Jonathan Freeman, Derrick Baskin, Jason Snow as (u/s) Flotsam, Brian d'Addario. The first 15 minutes are blindly shot and all over the place. The whole show is pretty shaky but when focused on someone it is not that bad. B+
Little Miss Sunshine
20/2/2011 ~ LA Jolla Playhouse, CA
Georgi James, Hunter Foster, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Malcolm Gets, Taylor Trensch, Dick Latessa, Bradley Dean, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Eliseo Roman, Andrew Samonsky, Sally Wilfert, Zakiya Young. First minute or so of act one is blacked out, and there are a few quick drop-outs throughout the show, but nothing major and overall very nice. A
Little Shop of Horrors
4/5/2009~UK Tour
UK Tour: Clare Buckfield, Damian Humbley, Sylvester McCoy, Alex Ferns, Donna Hines, Nadia Di Mambro, Lara Martin. Opening Night video with no blackouts, shot in widescreen with good sound and colour throughout. A+
Little Shop of Horrors
2/7/15 ~ New York City Center Encores!
Ellen Greene, Jake Gyllenhaal, Taran Killam, Eddie Cooper, Joe Grifasi, Tracy Nicole Chapman, Marva Hicks, Ramona Keller. Beautiful HD capture of the Encores Summer Series. Ellen and Jake were perfection and this was the 2015 show that was not to be missed! The last 15 mins (customers coming in and song/scene finale don't feed the plants) are mostly blind shot, where a few times no action can be seen. Everything else is there and beautiful. A-
Love Never Dies
29/4/10 ~ West End, London
Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, Joseph Millson, Liz Robertson, Summer Strallen, Louise Madison as (u/s) Fleck, Charlie Manton. Highlights which include most of the show. There are 43 minutes of Act 1 (missing around 25 minutes) and Act 2 is complete. It's not a perfect capture, but what is here is pretty good and was very hard to obtain! B+
Love Never Dies
25/6/2010 ~ West End, London
Full show, full-stageshot with no zooms. Yes, it's another finally another video of Love Never Dies! It's really interesting as I believe they've had some changes around this time. Vibrant colours and gorgeous sound patched from the soundboard. A+ (Not for trade)
Lucky Guy
14/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Tom Hanks (Mike McAlary), Courtney B Vance (Hap Hairston), Christopher McDonald (Eddie Hayes), Peter Gerety (John Cotter), Peter Scolari (Michael Daly), Richard Masur (Stanley Joyce), Maura Tierney (Alice McAlary). First 30 minutes only, I gave up half-way because security was so tight. I hope there'll be a better version soon, but for now here's a first look at Tom Hanks' Broadway debut. Interesting show and Tom Hanks is wonderful, slight wandering but mostly steady and unobstructed. A
Lysistrata Jones
11/14/11 ~ Broadway
Patti Murin, Josh Segarra, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Liz Mikel, Jason Tam, Alexander Aguilar, Ato Blankson-Wood, Katie Boren. Act 1 shot from the balcony so the famous Kerr Balcony bar obstructs the bottom of the stage. Act 2 from the mezz so no stage obstructions at all. A-
Macbeth
6/5/2013 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Jenny Sterlin, Brendan Titley, Chris Kipiniak. Phenomenal show with an innovative take on the classic play, and Alan Cumming gives an amazing performance. A few blackouts (seconds long) and moments of wandering, but mostly its really well-shot and steady and unobstructed. The set has video-screens that show close-ups, and I shot those when the rest of the stage was pitch black. 2 DVDs. A+
Macbeth
20/7/2013 ~ Manchester
Kenneth Branagh, Alex Kingston as Lady Macbeth, Jimmy Yuill, John Shrapnel, Alexander Vlahos, Norman Bowman, Ray Fearon, Rosalie Craig, Laura Elsworthy, Anjana Vasan, Charlie Cameron, Andy Apollo, David Annen, Elliot Balchin, Nari Blair, Steven Cree, Jordan Dean, Patrick Neil Doyle, Pip Pearce, Cody Green, Daniel Ings, Harry Lister-Smith, Stuart Neal, Harry Polden,Dominic Thorburn, Katie West and Benny Young) Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the Manchester International Festival. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. A+
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2013
28/11/13 ~ NBC-TV
Hosted by “The Today Show’s” Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker. The first hour features performances from the Broadway casts of Pippin, Kinky Boots, Matilda, and Motown, The Musical. Also, performances from Kristin Chenoweth, Megan Hilty, Kellie Pickler, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri, Cher Lloyd, Gavin Degraw, Fifth Harmony, Fall Out Boy, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line and the Robertson Family from A&E's Duck Dynasty show. 3 hours. A
Mamma Mia
14/9/2002~London
Laura Michelle Kelly, Louise Plowright, Susanna Fellows, Myra McFaden, Paul Basleigh, Simon Slater. My copy is first generation digital. A Camcorder video which is nicely shot and action well followed, however grainy picture with some spotlight washout. A-
Mamma Mia
26/1/2006~Broadway
Lauren Mufson, Carey Anderson, Judy McLane, Olga Merediz, John Dossett, David Beach, Mark L. Montgomery, Andy Kelso , Samantha Eggers, Olivia Oguma, Ben Gettinger, Michael Scott. Clear picture with a good amount of close-ups, some heads to shoot around but nothing serious. Includes the three songs after the curtain call. A-
Mamma Mia (Movie)
2008 ~ Cinematographic Version.
Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Amanda Seyfried. Based on the hit Broadway musical built around the songs of the hugely popular group Abba. Digital DVD. A+
Mamma Mia
21/7/2009 ~ Rockford, IL
Linda Hunt, Michelle Dawson, Rachel Tyler, Kittra Wynn Coomer, Adam Jacobs, Michael Aaron Lindner, Martin Kildare, John Hemphill. Great capture of the tour on the first night, everything is nicely captured. A
Mamma Mia
21/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Christy Altomare (Sophie), Natalie Bradshaw/Monica Kapoor* (u/s Ali), Thomasina Gross (Lisa), Felicia Findley (Tanya), Laureen Cohn (Rosie), Judy McLane (Donna), Zak Resnick (Sky), Graham Rowat (Harry), Daniel Cooney (Bill), Aaron Lazar (Sam). This is a great show, light-hearted and amusing. Ends after I have a Dream (missing curtain calls and the bonus songs). Some heads but I shot between them well, and it is mostly a steady shot. A
Mamma Mia
25/7/2013 ~ London
Dianne Pilkington, Jane Milligan, Emma Crosely, Neil Roberts, James Gaddas, Richard Trinder. A solid capture of the new Mamma Mia cast. I believe this is the second London capture of the amazing show, and the first one in the Novello Theatre. I love Dianne as Donna, her general voice was great, unlike when she played Glinda, I could understand a much bigger portion. In some scenes she sounded very drunk, which was perfect, she nailed the role. She also has a great deep belt which was perfect for many of the songs. The theatre was packed, a great atmosphere and great orchestra. Some head obstruction, as was shot from the back of the Royal Circle, which is not my regular, but got these tickets for free. Usher was behind me, so I couldn't record until the song Mamma Mia so missing around twelve minutes from the show approx., and missing half of Lay all Your Love on Me, but has everything else from there, including the curtain call and mega mix with the extra songs at the end. Some wondering at times but shot in a nice 16:9 widescreen in HD. Note that I will be seeing the show again, and will hopefully get a full capture from the top seats in the house with Dianne. Not trades exceptions. A+ (Master)
Mamma Mia
8/2013 ~ Stuttgart
Willemijn Verkaik (Donna), Eva Serrarens (Sophie), Barbara Raunegger (Rosie), Betty Vermuelen (Tanja), Rebecca Stahlhut (Lisa), Annakathrin Naderer (Ali), Jerry Marwig (Sam), Matthias Otte (Harry), Marek Sarnowski (Bill), James Cook (Sky), Denys Magda (Eddie), Pierre Damen (Pepper) Potentially unpopular opinion: I adore "Mamma Mia". Not ironically, not as a guilty pleasure; I actually think it's an awesome show with a good plot, some of the best music around, and the set and costume design are damn pretty to look at too. As far as "Mamma Mias" go, this is a really good one. It was filmed during Willemijn's short stint as Donna last summer, and she's simply phenomenal in the role. Acts it brilliantly, sings it even better and is just adorable and awesome all around. The rest of the cast are also great, the standouts for me being Barbara Raunegger as Rosie (fun seeing her with Willemijn again!) and Annakathrin Naderer as Ali. The video is filmed from central stalls and features a completely unobstructed view of the stage. The action is followed all too well (I've seen this show... a fair few times) using a variety of shots as needed. The filming is steady and the colors great - all in all, as good a video as a bootleg can possibly get. A+
Mamma Mia
18/1/2014 ~ US Tour
Donna: Georgia Kate Haege, Sophie: Chelsea Williams, Tanya: Gabrielle Mirabella, Rosie: Carly Sakolove, Bill: Michael Colavolpe, Harry: Mark A Harmon, Sam: Don Winsor Sky: Chris Stevens, Lisa: Antoinette Comer, Eddie: Kyle Dupree, Ali: Emily Price, Pepper: Neil Starkenberg A near perfect capture of this fantastic regional production. The cast is solid and full of energy. Georgia and Chelsea make a cute mother/daughter duo, and the Dynamos are tons of fun. The video here is captured very well with no washout or no obstruction. The overture and first minute of the prologue are blacked out and some shuffling can be heard, but the show is intact after that. There are some annoying audience members who cheer or sing along once in a while, but it rarely affects dialogue. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call and encores. A
Marguerite
2008 ~ London
Ruthie Henshall, Julian Ovenden, Alexander Hanson. Act One Only, great clear picture although it is cut off from the bottom and it does not allow a full screen shot. Great sound and crisp filming, just not the complete show. A
Martin Guerre
5/1/97 ~ London
Iain Glen, Rebecca Lock, Jérôme Pradon, Matt Rawle, Michael Mattus, Susan Jane Tanner, MartinTurner. Excellent clear steady camera work with an unobstucted view. Very nice zooms and overall quality. A
Martin Guerre
27/4/1997 ~ Prince Edward Theatre, London
Iain Glen, Rebecca Lock, Jerome Pradon, Matt Rawle, Michael Mattus, Susan Jane Tanner, MartinTurner. Beautiful and sharp video with nice color, except that motion artifacts degrade the picture somewhat. Nice sound, production values and performances. A-
Mary Poppins
22/2/05 ~ London
Laura Michelle Kelly, Linzi Hately and OLC. Digital, from the master. A lovely capture of the show when in first opened in London. Shot from the left side of the mezz, with many zooms. When not zoomed tad washout may appear. Crystal clear with no head obstruction. A-
Mary Poppins
31/10/06 ~ Broadway
Ashley Brown, Gavin Lee, Daniel jenkins, Rebecca Luker, Cass Morgan, Mark Price, Ruth Gottschall, Michael McCarty and Jane Carr, Katherine Leigh Doherty, Matthew Gumley. Nice done and great capture of the show. A-
Mary Poppins
2/11/06 ~ 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
Mary Poppins
18/9/08 ~ Birmingham, UK
UK Tour: Caroline Sheen, Danie Crossley, Martin Ball, Louise Bowden, Liberty Chesman, Thomas Goodall. Caroline Sheen did a great job as Mary. The staging was slightly different from other productions. A Great capture of the tour, very crisp and sharp with no obstructions, from the master. A
Mary Poppins
6/3/09 ~ Manchester, UK
UK Tour: Lisa O'Hare, Daniel Crossley, Martin Ball, Louise Bowden, Deryn Edwards, Tania Mathurin, Niamh Coombes, Anthony Jenkins, Valda Aviks. Great capture of the touring show, with very few blackouts and great shots. A
Mary Poppins
9/4/2009 ~ UK Tour, Wales Millennium Centre
Lisa O'Hare (Mary Poppins), Daniel Crossley (Bert), Martin Ball (George Banks), Louise Bowden (Winifred Banks), Chloe Jones (Jane Banks), George Spittle-McGuire (Michael Banks). The tour is a slightly downsized production, with some interesting changes made in terms of set design to help it accommodate a variety of houses. This is also the older version of the show itself, still featuring the song "Temper, Temper" as the act closer. The standouts in the excellent cast were, to me, Lisa - who is, indeed, practically perfect - as well as Martin and Louise. The video is shot from the upper circle of the theatre with virtually no head obstruction. It's an excellent capture of the show, using a variety of shots tocapture the action. The colors are vibrant and there is practically no spotlight washout. A
Mary Poppins
23/7/2011~Scheveningen
Noortje Herlaar (Mary Poppins), William Spaaij (Bert), Maike Boerdam (Winifred Banks), Hugo Haenen (George Banks), Antoinet van Berkel (Jane Banks), Dyllan Rehmani (Michael Banks), Petra Clauwens (Juf Andrew), Yvonne Valkenburg (Mevrouw Bril), Steve Beirnaert (Jonathan Been), Penny Vos (Vogelvrouwtje), Marlous Tolhuisen (Mevrouw Corry), Marc-Peter van der Maas (Parkwachter), Paul Vaes (Bank Directeur / Admiral Boem). A wonderfull capture of the dutch version of Mary Poppins. A+
Mary Poppins
16/12/2012 ~ Broadway
Steffanie Leigh (Mary Poppins), Chuck Rea (u/s Bert), Carly Paige Baron (Jane Banks), Aidan Gemme (Michael Banks), Tom Souhrada (u/s George Banks), Megan Osterhaus (Winifred Banks), James Hindman (u/s Bank Chairman), Julie Barnes (u/s Miss Lark). Really sad that this fantastic show is closing, great sets and classic songs. Understudy night. Act 1 is complete, slightly shaky but nothing too bad. There are a few blackouts, mostly nothing longer than a few seconds, and some wandering during Being Mrs Banks, as the kid in front kept standing up. It is rather annoying to film with so many kids in the audience but I did the best I could and its mostly good and quite focused. Act 2 starts in the middle of Brimstone and Treacle (so its missing 3 minutes), but is a much better shot with few obstructions as I moved. Some wide shots for the sets and choreography, and close ups when necessary. A
Mary Poppins
15/2/2013 ~ US National Tour
Madeline Trumble (Mary Poppins), Con O'Shea-Creal (Bert), Madison Ann Mullahey (Jane Banks), Eli Tokash (Michael Banks), Chris K Hoch (George Banks), Kerry Conte (Winifred Banks), James Hindman (Bank Chairman), Louis Stewart (Miss Lark), Karen Murphy (Bird woman/Miss Andrew). Good show, different sets from the Broadway version but still pretty impressive. Great cast. The first act is nearly perfectly filmed (few moments of shakiness between scenes) but unblocked and focused. The second act is missing the first 5 minutes, with some slight obstructions (a few seconds) but I shot around it well. No curtain call. A
Master Class
14/6/11 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess, Clinton Brandhagen, Jeremy Cohen, Alexandra Silber, Garrett Sorenson. Good clear video and disc also includes reviews, opening night coverage and cast/creative interviews. A
Matilda
1/2/2012~London
Cleo Demetriou, Bertie Carvel, Lauren Ward, Paul Kaye, Josie Walker, Peter Howe. The show is just phenomenal, best new london musical probably. The cast, especially the children, are beyond talented, the songs and lyrics are really clever, and the set is amazing as well. It really managed to capture the whimsical but dark feel that Roald Dahl did so well. I wish I could tape everything but my camera was short of a spare battery that day. Camera tends to wonder throughout most of the highlights, and captures odd parts of the stage, and doesn’t seem to focus on much action. B
Matilda
Winter 2013 ~ London
Matilda - Hayley Canham, Miss Trunchbull - Charles Brunton (U/S). Miss Honey - Haley Flaherty, Mr. Wormwood - Steve Furst, Mrs Wormwood - Annette McLaughlin Michael Wormwood - Nick Searle, Bruce Bogtrotter - James Moore. Full date and cast not shown intentionally. A stunning HD 16:9 capture of the Olivier Award winning and Tony nominated musical. A few heads get into the frame at times, but nothing that interrupts with the action on stage. A
Matilda
6/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Oona Laurence, Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert, Lesli Margherita, Lauren Ward, Karen Aldridge, Jack Broderick, Frenie Acoba. A Great HD capture of an exceptional show! Should win all kinds of Tonys hands down with a great story and concept! The cast was fantastic and Bertie is just awesome. A
Matilda
13/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Sophia Gennusa (Matilda), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey), Gabriel Ebert (Mr Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs Wormwood), Taylor Trensch (Michael Wormwood), Ryan Steele (u/s Rudolpho), Jack Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender), Jared Parker (Nigel), Karen Aldridge (Mrs Phelps), Ben Thompson (Escapologist), Samantha Strum (Acrobat). Fantastic show that captures both the dark and whimsical tone of Roald Dahl, great visuals and performances by everyone. Sophia is the youngest Matilda and she was great. Very small lyrical changes from London. Well shot and mostly steady, a head appears at the bottom of the screen sometimes because the person in front kept leaning forward urgh. Some wandering during Telly as the house lights were on. A
Matilda
9/5/2013 ~ Broadway
Bailey Ryon (Matilda), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey), Lesli Margherita (Mrs Wormwood), Gabriel Ebert (Mr Wormwood), Phillip Spaeth (Rudolpho), Karen Aldridge (Mrs Phelps), Jake Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender). Great show with a very enthusiastic audience. There are heads at the bottom of the screen sometimes because people kept leaning forward and some shaky moments, but mostly a focused steady shot with nice close-ups. A-
Matilda - May 9, 2014 NFT Until May 31, 2015
Oona Laurence (Matilda), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey), Lesli Margherita (Mrs Wormwood), Gabriel Ebert (Mr Wormwood), Phillip Spaeth (Rudolpho), Karen Aldridge (Mrs Phelps), Jake Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender)
Oona is a darker, more brooding Matilda and it works well. The first act is nearly perfect and unobstructed, second act’s escapologist scene (~3 minutes) is audio only and there is some slight head obstruction at times during the second act.
Matilda
21/11/2013 ~ London
Elise Blake (Matilda), Emily Robins (Lavender), James Gardner (Nigel), Ruby McNamara (Amanda), Ashton Henry-Reid (Eric), Tallulah Threadaway (Alice), Talia Palamathanan (Hortensia), Jamie Kaye (Tommy), James Clyde (Mr. Wormwood), Hayley Flaherty (Ms. Honey), Kay Murphy (Mrs. Wormwood), Alex Gaumond (Trunchball). A full stage shot capture from the front row of the dress circle, in 16:9 widescreen HD, with no obstructions, though some tad washout. This could be counted as a house cam shot. Cast is on fire as usual. A
Matilda
23/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Ripley Sobo (Matilda), Jill Paice (Miss Honey), Christopher Sieber (Miss Trunchbull), Matt Harrington (Mr. Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Mrs. Phelps), Alex Brightman ( Michael Wormwood), Phillips Spaeth (Rudolpho).
A great capture of the show, and I believe the first full capture of Ripley in the role. She’s so talented, and I enjoyed her performance immensely. Christopher Sieber, Jill Paice, and Lesli Margherita are standouts as well — this is just an all around fantastic cast. A nice capture overall. There are two blackouts in act one: two minutes during the first Wormwood scene, and three minutes during the first Library scene. During act two, Telly is blacked out while the house lights are on; video starts at Lavender’s entrance. There is one head center stage, but it’s worked around fairly well and rarely affects the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
Matilda
31/12/2014 ~ Broadway
Eliza Holland Madore (Matilda), Alison Luff (Miss Honey), Christopher Sieber (Miss Trunchbull), Matt Harrington (Mr. Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), Karen Aldridge (Mrs. Phelps), Alex Brightman (Michael Wormwood), Phillip Spaeth (Rudolpho), Sofia Roma Rubino (u/s Lavender), Mitchell Sink (Bruce), Jonah Halperin (Nigel), Beatrice Tulchin (Amanda), Christian Michael Camporin (Eric), Alexa Shae Niziak (Alice), Ava DeMary (Hortensia), Chris Sumpter (Tommy), Geoff Packard (t/r Doctor/Sergei/The Escape Artist), Jennifer Bowles (The Acrobat), Sean Montgomery (Party Entertainer), Scott Difford (u/s Ensemble), Marisa Kennedy (Ensemble), Matt Miegs (Ensemble), Cassie Silva (Ensemble), Clay Thomson (Ensemble). A great capture of Eliza’s Matilda, and she’s fantastic in the role. There are a few heads at the bottom of the screen, but they are easily worked around so they rarely affect the action. There are some quick dropouts in each act, and Telly is audio only while the house lights are on, but there are no other major blackouts. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A
Matilda
1/1/2015 ~ Broadway
Tori Feinstein (Matilda), Christopher Sieber (Miss Trunchbull), Alison Luff (Miss Honey), Matt Harrington (Mr. Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), Karen Aldridge (Mrs. Phelps), Grace Capeless (Lavender), Mitchell Sink (Bruce), Beatrice Tulchin (Amanda). This is very nicely captured with no washout, no major blackouts, and very little obstruction. A railing blocks the very front left corner of the stage, but only the actors’ legs are unseen. Telly is audio only; the video for act two begins when the house lights go down and Lavender takes the stage. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
Memphis
17/11/2012 ~ National Tour
Bryan Fenkart, Felicia Boswell, Horace V Rogers, Julie Johnson, Rhett George, Will Mann, William Parry, Christopher Gurr, Peter Matthew Smith, Austin Owen, Kent Overshown, Angela Brydon, Preston W Dugger III, Jarvis D McKinley, Justin Prescott A bit shaky in a couple places, but no obstruction and very little washout; only one 30 second blackout during Scratch My Itch, and a couple short dropouts between scenes. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups, and the sound excellent. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs A
Merrily We Roll Along
July 2013 ~ London
Mark Umbers (Franklin Shepard), Damian Humbley (Charles Kringas), Jenna Russell (Mary Flynn), Matthew Barrow (Ru), Martin Callahan (Terry/Mr Spencer), Clare Foster (Beth), Josefina Gabrielle (Gussie Carnegie), Julie Jupp (Dory/Evelyn), Glyn Kerslake (Joe Josephson), Elana Martin, Amanda Minihan (Scotty/Mrs Spencer), Kirk Patterson (Bunker/Newsman/Reverend), Amy Ellen Richardson (KT), Ashley Robinson (Tyler), Robbie Scotcher (Jerome), Zizi Strallen (Meg Kincaid), Joseph West (Frank Junior), Joanna Woodward (Newswoman/Waitress). A video of the recently closed London revival of Merrily We Roll along. This production received more 5-star reviews than any show in West End history and it deserves every single one of them. The entire cast is terrific and, under Maria Friedman's direction, really brings the material to life in the best way possible. The main trio (Umbers, Humbley, Russell) are absolute perfection in their roles; Gabrielle, Foster and Kerslake are stunning as the "supporting trio" and particular ensemble standouts include Amy Ellen Richardson's KT and Kirk Patterson's newsman. All in all, an excellent cast of performers, who kept getting better throughout the show's run and are in top form here. Good luck to the creatives in charge of recasting this for the upcoming Broadway run; I'm sure it won't be easy. The video is filmed from central back stalls. The view of the stage is clear asides from some head obstruction in the lower right corner of the screen. The action is followed very well, using a mix of shots as necessary. All in all, a very good video of a brilliant production. A+
Million Dollar Quartet
17/11/2011 ~ Milwaukee
Lee Ferris, Martin Kaye, Derek Keeling, Cody Slaughter, Christopher Ryan Grant, Kelly Lamont. An Excellent capture of the Tour with no obstructions. The cast is terrific and has a lot of energy which makes for a fun show. A
Million Dollar Quartet
9/11/2013 ~ Thousand Oaks
James Barry (Carl Perkins), Scott Moreau (Johnny Cash), John Countryman (Jerry Lee Lewis), Cody Slaughter (Elvis Presley), Corey Kaiser (Jay Perkins & bass player), Vince Nappo (Fluke and drummer), Kelly Lamont (Dyanne). Show is intact from beginning to end, no obstruction or washout, filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums and close-ups, includes curtain call and Vince Nappo's BC/EFA speech, show runs 103 minutes. A
Miss Saigon
1989 ~ London
Lea Salonga, Simon Bowman, Jonathan Pryce, Peter Polycarpou, Claire Moore, Keith Burns. Highlights, with some odd flitting between scenes in Act 1, though Act 2 is almost entirely complete apart from maybe 30 seconds of John's arrival. Nicely filmed and pretty good quality considering how old this is. Filmed before a lot of the changes were made so has cut lyrics in many scenes and the original finale song 'Sacred Bird' B+
Miss Saigon
1992 ~ London
Jamie Rivera, Simon Bowman, Hilton McRae. Cast look fuzzy and blurry due to age, however follows action well and sound is good. Missing half of 'Room 317' and all of 'Now That I've Seen Her'. Usually listed as being Claire Moore playing Ellen, but it isn't her. Could be Jacqui Scott. (Not my review, taken from someones website) B+
Miss Saigon
7/1998~London
Cezarah Campos, David Shannon, Leo Valdez, Grania Renihan, Jo Jo De La Cerna, Richard Lloyd King, Imelda de los Reyes. Wonderful performances from this cast. David & Leo are great in these roles. A very rare dvd, shot from the front row of the stalls with no obstructions. B+
Miss Saigon
7/1/01 ~ Broadway
Lea Salonga, Ruthie Henshall, Luoyong Wang & Will Chase. Full show. Quite good but some obstructions. B+
Miss Saigon
20/12/2002~UK Tour
Jennifer Hubilla, Alan Gillespie, Jon-Jon Briones. Decent video, well shot with good zooms. I have a soft spot for Jennifer and her acting is good but her singing's really never been quite good enough for the role. Still much prefer her over the technically better-voiced but irritating Jennifer Paz though. Alan is appalling. Jon-Jon's good as ever. A-
Miss Saigon
2006 ~ UK Tour
Ima Castro, Jon Jon Briones, Ramin Karimloo, John Partridge, Lara Pulver, Christian Rey Marbella, Christine Sambeli-Marquez. Pro-shot but pretty poor, full stage shot only with a ton of washout. It's so distant that without the voices I wouldn't even have been able to tell the cast. (Not my review, taken from someone elses website). B
Miss Saigon
Summer 2014 ~ London, West End
Tanya Manalang, Jon Jon Briones, Alistair Brammer and the rest of the original revival cast. A nice capture of the new revival at the Prince Edward Theatre. Highlights. Tanya is great as Kim and has great chemistry with Alistair. Jon Jon is great as usual. Not for trade. A-
Miss Saigon
22/1/2015 ~ London, West End
Eva Noblezada (Kim), Jon Jon Briones (The Engineer), Alistair Brammer (Chris), Hugh Maynard (John), Kwang-Ho Hong (Thuy), Tamsin Carroll (Ellen). So great to see this classic, and the entire cast is fantastic. Very good video - unobstructed, steady and focused. Includes curtain call. A+
The Mountaintop
25/9/11 ~ Broadway
Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett. No coverups or obstructions. Disc includes interviews with the cast from CBS Sunday Morning and The View; good video. A
Modern Family
Season 1-5 ~ TV Show
The first five seasons of the Emmy® Award-winning smash-hit are included in this box set. Boasting one of the best ensemble casts in all of television, this groundbreaking series is a smart, fresh and laugh-out-loud funny look at what it means to be a family in today’s chaotic and constantly changing world. Hilarious stories, lovable characters and outrageous surprises are yours to own in this warm and witty comedy. A+
Motown
22/4/2014 ~ Chicago
Clifton Oliver, Allison Semmes, Nicholas Christopher, Jarran Muse, Leon Outlaw Jr, Trisha Jeffrey, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Beautiful HD capture of the first performance of the new tour that launched in Chicago, in which Berry Gordy was in the audience watching the performace. Huge catalog of Motown hits and such great performances. A+
Musical Christmas
4/12/2010 ~ Vienna, Austria
Rasmus Borkowski, Carin Filipcic, Dennis Kozeluh, Uwe Kröger, Wietske van Tongeren, Caroline Vasicek; Katrin Mersch, Anna Kott, Tina Schöltzke, Bettina Schurek, Philipp Kreinbucher, Christian Petru, Markus Pol, Robert Weixler. The video is filmed from cental back stalls. The rake at the Ronacher isn't the best, so there's some occasional head obstruction in the lower part of the shots, but it doesn't detract from the overall experience. Various types of shots - from closeups to wideshots - are used as appropriate. The filming is steady and the colors great, with virtually no spotlight washout. A
The Music Man
22/2/14 ~ Los Angeles
Harold Hill: Davis Gaines, Marian Paroo: Gail Bennett, Mrs Paroo: Cathy Newman, Marcellus Washburn: Matt Walker, Mayor Shinn: Joey D’Auria, Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn: Rebecca Spencer, Tommy Djilas: Christian Villanueva, Zaneeta Shinn: Ashley Anderson, Winthrop Paroo: Kevin Ciardelli, Amaryllis: Maggie Balleweg, Charlie Cowell: Christopher Utley, Oliver Hix/Traveling Salesman: Emzy Burroughs. A great capture of this classic musical starring LA’s longest running Phantom, Davis Gaines. After a recent shoulder injury, Davis does the entire show in various colored slings; he pulls it off nicely, despite a little lack of movement. With a massive cast of almost 50, the show has tons of energy. Overall, Gail is the standout; her Marian transitions nicely throughout the show, and her rendition of My White Knight is absolutely incredible. There are a couple very quick dropouts in the first act, but nothing major. There is no obstruction and no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs. A
Murder Ballad
13/7/13 ~ Off Broadway
Caissie Levy, Jim Newman as (u/s) Tom, Rebecca Naomi Jones, John Ellison Conlee. Excellent HD capture of this great show. It was performed in the round in a "bar" setting, so the action takes place all over the theater. Great performances and some really great music. Caissie and Rebecca always perform with such gusto, beautiful to watch. A-
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
23/10/2012~Broadway
Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Chita Rivera, Gregg Edelman, Jim Norton, Andy Karl, Jessie Mueller, Betsy Wolfe, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Benson, Robert Creighton. Beautiful HD capture of this wonderful show. This show is so much fun and a cast that is perfection. I really can not single out one person as I could rave about every single person. This is one of the best shows to come along in a while, flawless. A
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
7/11/12 ~ 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+
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
10/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Jim Norton (Chairman), Nick Corley (Stage Manager), Will Chase (John Jasper), Stephanie Block (Edwin Drood), Erin Davie (Rosa Bud), Jessie Mueller (Helena Landless), Andrew Samonsky (Neville Landless), Gregg Edelman (The Reverend), Chita Rivera (Princess Puffer), Peter Benson (Bazzard), Nicholas Barasch (Deputy), Robert Creighton (Durdles). This show is fantastic, but the closing performance is really something extra special and is one of the best nights (well, afternoon) I've had in theatre, and the audience was crazy enthusiastic. Takes about a minute at the start of each act to settle into it, some shakiness between scenes but mostly well-filmed. Blackout when the house lights were on for voting. Includes curtain call and emotional speeches by Scott Ellis and Rupert Holmes, well these are a little shaky and obstructed, but they are there. A
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
10/3/13 ~ Broadway
Final Broadway Performance: Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Chita Rivera, Gregg Edelman, Jim Norton, Andrew Samonsky, Jessie Mueller, Erin Davie, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Benson, Robert Creighton. Excellent HD capture of the final show. The audience was full of fans of the show, so great energy and applause throughout. Includes the only time three lovers were selected, including John Jasper. Touching final curtain speech by the Director and Rupert Holmes. A
3 Musketeers
20/8/07 ~ Beverly, MA
NSMT: Kevyn Morrow, John Schiappa, Jimmy Smagula, Aaron Tveit, Kate Baldwin, Chad Ackerman, Mark Aldrich. Pro-Shot Dress Rehearsal of the full show. Crystal clear picture and sound, a treat to watch. A+
"8" The Play, A Reading
3/3/12 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Kevin Bacon, Dustin Lance Black, Matt Bomer, Campbell Brown, George Clooney, Chris Colfer, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Vanessa Garcia, Christine Lahti, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Rory O'Malley, Jansen Panettiere, James Pickens Jr., Brad Pitt, John C. Reilly, Reiner, Martin Sheen, Yeardley Smith, George Takei. Directed by Rob Reiner. This one-night-only reading was broadcast live on the internet from the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. A
9 to 5, The Musical
13/9/08 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Marc Kudisch, Andy Karl, Kathy Fitzgerald, Ioana Alfonso, Dan Cooney, Ann Harada, Van Hughes, Karen Murphy, Charlie Pollock, Tory Ross, Maia Nkenge Wilson, Timothy George Anderson, Justin Bohon, Lisa Howard. Filmed in 16:9 widescreen during previews, with many different changes from what they ended up with. Some minor head obstructions but is well shot and don`t effect the close-ups. Unfortunately occasional blackouts during Act 1 but other than that it is still a nice video. A-
9 to 5, The Musical
19/10/08 ~ Pre-Broadway Los Angeles, Evening
Allison Janney, Megan Hilty, Stephanie J. Block, Marc Kudisch, Kathy Fitzgerald, Ann Harada, Andy Karl, Ioana Alfonso. Filmed in 16:9 widescreen, very steady with good mix of medium-wide shots and close-ups, almost no blackouts and while there are a few heads in the wider frames, they are not obstructing any of the action. A
9 to 5, The Musical
11/4/09 ~ Broadway
Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Marc Kudisch, Kathy Fitzgerald, Andy Karl, Ioana Alfonso, Timothy George Anderson, Jennifer Balahna and Justin Bohon. Mastered by Burntplains in 16:9 widescreen with some nice zooms, however there are many obstructions and wondering about. A
9 to 5 The Musical
30/4/09 ~ Broadway
Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Marc Kudisch, Kathy Fitzgerald, Andy Karl, Ioana Alfonso, Dan Cooney, Ann Harada, Lisa Howard, Van Hughes, Karen Murphy, Charlie Pollock, Tory Ross. Act One only of the Broadway opening night; shot in 16:9 widescreen. Coverups during "9 to 5", the second half of "I Just Might" and the scene right before "Backwoods Barbie" and about a minute at the end of the dream sequences; camera also wanders sometimes and heads in the wide shots when taper zoomed out to get the whole picture; DVD includes "Get Out and Stay Out" from the April 17th performance with Gaelen Gilliland as Judy.Well-shot from the orchestra. There is sometimes the top of a head at the bottom of the screen, but it never blocks Gaelen. A-
9 to 5, The Musical
6/9/2009 ~ Broadway
Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, Andy Karl, Kathy Fitzgerald, Marc Kudisch, Jill Abramovitz, Ioana Alfonso, Justin Bohon, Paul Castree, Dan Cooney, Jeremy Davis, Autumn Guzzardi, Lisa Howard, Van Hughes, Michael X. Martin, Spencer Liff, Michael Mindlin, Karen Murphy, Jessica Lea Patty, Herman Payne, Charlie Pollock, Tory Ross, Wayne Schroder, Maia Nkenge Wilson, Brandi Wooten. Filmed in 16:9 widescreen.with few obstructions only in the wide shots when there are two heads on either side of the frame. There is about 2 minutes of blackout when some commotion happened nearby involving an audience member taking pictures with his LCD screen on. A gut-wrenchingly sad performance where most of the cast members were in tears. A-
9 to 5: The Musical
6/11/10 ~ Memphis
Tour: Dee Hoty, Diana DeGarmo, Mamie Parris, Joseph Mahowald, Kristine Zbornik, Gregg Goodbrod. Beautiful capture of the tour cast. The cast remains fantastic and top notch. Mamie is truely a force to be reckoned with. These ladies remain one of the best replacement cast, that I have ever saw. A
9 to 5
15/5/2011 ~ US Tour
Dee Hoty, Diana DeGarmo, Mamie Parris, Joseph Mahowald, Kristine Zbornik, Sean Montgomery, KJ Hippensteel, Jesse JP Johnson, Wayne Schroder, Jane Blass, Michelle Marmolejo. A good capture of the tour with all of the changes from the Broadway production. There some quick dropouts throughout the show, but most are between scenes and none last for more than 30 seconds. There is some washout here and there and a bit of obstruction in the lower left corner during the first act, but none of the action is missed. Filmed with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound excellent. A-
9 to 5
9/12 ~ Beverly, MA
Dee Hoty (Violet Newstead), Holly Davis (Judy Bernley), Shayla Osborn (Doralee Roberts), George Dvorsky (Franklin Hart, Jr.), Kathy St. George (Roz Keith). Presented "in-the-round" by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using once camera on a tripod with audio patched in from the sound board. The disc also includes a three minute highlights montage used for promotional purposes. A
9 to 5
Winter 2012 ~ UK Tour
Franklyn Hart: Marlon Moore, Violet Newstead: Jackie Clune, Judy Bernly: Natalie Casey, Doralee Rhodes: Amy Lennox, Roz Keith: Bonnie Langford, Joe: Mark Willshire. This production has a definite buzz about it and the design team queasily capture the feather-cut hairdos and the gaudy, man-made fibres of the 70s period. Amy Lennox plays the Parton character, Doralee Rhodes, with winsome charm and a nice sense of self-mocking mischief. Jackie Clune is bang on the money as the feisty office manager kept in a subservient position by her sexist boss, who’s played with deliciously malevolent creepiness by Marlon Moore. Look out for Bonnie Langford, in scene-stealing form as the office nark. She performs the dream ballet number which has been added to the UK production in which she fantasizes about her beloved boss with superb and hilarious aplomb, still singing when she is being precariously held upside down. There has been many changes from the US presentation, which really tightens the show. 9 to 5 is simply a delight to watch and I do hope that it will transfer to the West End really soon. An amazing capture in 16:9 wide-screen and Dolby Digital stereo sound. The only problem is towards the beginning, when a group of later comers walked in the theatre, and caused one drop out, which lasts 40 seconds. Other than that this is the most magnificent capture of 9 to 5 I have ever watched with action extremely well followed. A+
12 Angry Men
8/11/2013 ~ Pasadena
Scott Lowell (Foreman of the Jury), Jeff Williams (Juror 2), Gregory North (Juror 3), Robert Picardo (Juror 4), Jacques C. Smith (Juror 5), Ellis E. Williams (Juror 6), Barry Pearl (Juror 7), Jason George (Juror 8), Adolphus Ward (Joror 9), Bradford Tatum (Juror 10), Clinton Derricks-Carroll (Juror 11), Adam J. Smith A very nice capture of this powerful play. The mixed race casting adds additional layers to Rose’s great writing, and the play’s message is just as relevant today as it was almost 60 years ago. The cast is full of familiar faces from both stage and screen, and each of them gives an exceptional performance; Jason George in particular carries the Henry Fonda role very well. Three of the first five minutes are blacked out, but the show is completely intact after that. There is one head that can occasionally be seen in the lower left corner of the screen, but it never blocks the action. The video has no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with mostly wides and mediums to capture the large cast, but there are a few close-ups throughout. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs. A
13
16/9/08 ~ Broadway
First Preview: Graham Phillips, Allie Trimm, Eric M. Nelson, Delaney Moro, Aaron Simon Gross, Ariana Grande, Malik Hammond, Al Calderon. Wonderful, fun and cute show. The young actors are very talented and great performers. High engery from the audience as it was the first performance. Beautiful capture and a solid show with terrific music by Jason Robert Brown. A+
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
15/2/05 ~ Broadway
Derrick Baskin, Deborah S. Craig, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dan Fogler, Lisa Howard, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jose Llana, Jay Reiss, Sarah Saltzberg. Some cover ups. B+
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
28/6/06 ~ Chicago Cast
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
2009 ~ Broadway
Arnie Burton, Charles Edwards, Jennifer Ferrin, Cliff Saunders. 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
110 In the Shade
17/4/07 ~ Broadway
Audra McDonald, John Cullum, Chris Butler, Carla Duren, Christopher Innvar, Bobby Steggert. A truely wonderful show and cast. A nice capture here with no real obstructions. A
700 Sundays
3/1/2014 ~ Broadway
Billy Crystal. Filmed live on Broadway, this was a limited run of Billy Crystal's 2005 autobiographical one-man show that won him a Tony Award. A+
Above the Fold
2/2/2014 ~ Pasadena Playhouse
Taraji P Henson (Jane), Arye Gross (Marvin), Kristopher Higgins (Victor), Mark Kildreth (Lorne), Kristy Johnson (Monique), Joe Massingill (Bobby), Seamus Mulcahy (Eric), world premiere, "Jane" an African-American newspaper reporter from NY flies to a Southern university where three white fraternity members have been accused of raping a young African-American woman, this show asks tough questions about exploitation of tradegy, the cost of success and the dangers that come when ambition collides with truth, loosely based on the 2006 Duke lacrosse case where three student athletes were falsely accused of raping an African American stripper. A
Absolutely Fabulous
Seasons 1-5 (with three extra 2012 episodes) ~ BBC TV Show
Absolutely Fabulous was first broadcast in 1992 and became an instant hit. Originally a sketch on the French and Saunders Show, Jennifer Saunders saw its potential and created one of the most ground-breaking and debauched comedies on British TV. Centred around the hip London fashion scene the series follows Edina (Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley), two women who refuse to grow up and are constantly on a mission to lose weight, gorging themselves with cocaine and/or champagne, endlessly throwing parties (or throwing up at parties), and sporting outrageous outfits which were the height of fashion at the time--honestly, Sweetie. The superb comic performances offered star status to Julia Sawalha as Edina's straight-laced daughter and Jane Horrocks as the sublimely dippy Bubble, and reinvented the careers of Joanna Lumley and June Whitfield. Saunders meanwhile secured her status as one of the top female comedians Britain has ever produced. Although its consciously chic clothing looks a little dated now, its mad characterizations endure and the jokes remain as hilariously slick and apt as ever. Ab Fab remains a landmark in TV since it was the first time that female comedians and writers had had the freedom and exposure to satirize problems close to their own heart, from their own perspective. With Feminist writers claiming that the ideals of feminism were dead in the 1990s and that female concerns were moving in the wrong direction--towards the "Laddette Culture"--and reports claiming that careers were taking a central role, forcing motherhood onto the back-burner, the series sought to embody and satirise these new supposedly "female" characteristics. As the show continued to grow in popularity both in Britain and the States, plans were made to transfer the formula to America. However, as with many other great British series, the content was considered too risqué for American audiences due to the amount of sex and drug references. Thus domestic audiences breathed a sigh of relief that their beloved Ab Fab would stay forever British to the core. --Nikki Disney. Also includes the three extra 2012 Olympic special episodes. A+
An Act of God
Summer 2015 ~ Broadway
Jim Parsons, Christopher Fitzgerald, Tim Kazurinsky. A great capture from the rear mezz of the hysterical show. Jim was on fire, and the jokes were hysterical and hd the audience in tears. Fantastic short comedy, very highly recommend. Missing first ten min, and the last few minutes due to ushers and latecomers etc. Includes the great newly added Patti Lupone jokes and the Caitlyn Jenner jokes, which I believe were added later on in the run. Fantastic show. Unreleased. A (Master)
A Chorus Line
30/9/06 ~ Broadway Revival
Ken Alan, Brad Anderson, Michelle Aravena, David Baum, Michael Berresse, E. Clayton Cornelious, Natalie Cortez, Charlotte D'Amboise, Mara Davi, Joey Dudding, Lyndy Franklin, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Deidre Goodwin, Tyler Hanes, Nadine Isenegger, James T. Lane, Paul McGill, Heather Parcells, Alisan Porter, Jeffrey Schecter. Picture not the sharpest, but still wonderful. A-
A Chorus Line
17/8/08 ~ Broadway
Final Broadway Performance: Mario Lopez, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Deidre Goodwin, Nick Adams, Todd Anderson, Tommy Berklund, Mike Cannon, Natalie Cortez, Jenifer Foote, James T. Lane, Paul McGill, Heather Parcells, Adam Perry, Jeffrey Schecter, Eric Sciotto, Will Taylor, Katherine Tokarz. Starts near the end of the audition and everything is pretty well captured. A-
A Chorus Line
11/2010 ~ NSMT
Derek Hanson (Zach), Rebecca Riker (Cassie), Katie Cameron (Sheila), Venny Carranza (Al), Hannah Chin (Connie), Jonathan Day (Mike), Delius Doherty (Richie), Kurt Domoney (Larry), Miguel Angel Falcon (Paul), Leslie Flesner (Val), Joe Grandy (Don), Cary Michele Miller (Maggie). Recorded at final dress rehearsel so no audience present, disc also includes 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
A Chorus Line
4/5/2012~Singapore
Josh Horner, Gerrard Carter, Mark Hill , Stephanie Grigg, James Maxfield Leah Lim, Rohan Browne, Anita Louise Combe, Debora Krizak, Ashley Mckenzie, Monique Salle, Renee Armstrong, Kurt Douglas, Will Centurion, Sian Johnson, Hayley Winch, Scott Morris, Euan Doidge. Complete show, including pre-show speeches (audio-only). There is a head at the bottom sometimes, and a few obstructions a few seconds long (The person was damn fidgety!). Only one major obstruction, for less than a minute, during the bit before "What I Did For Love". Otherwise it's pretty decently captured - wide-shots for the dance numbers but nice close-ups when necessary, 16:9 widescreen. Electric and amazing performance by the whole Australian cast. Opening night. A+
A Christmas Carol
December 2010 ~ NSMT
David Coffee (Ebenezer Scrooge), Maureen Brennan (Ghost of Christmas Past/Mrs. Cratchit), Josh Tower (Ghost of Christmas Present), Kevin Patrick Martin (Ghost of Christmas Future), Tom Staggs (Jacob Marley), Ryan Bates (Narrator), Brian De Lorenzo (Bob Cratchit).. This brilliant musical, , follows Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. Pro-shot using one camera on a tripod. Disc includes 3 minute of montage. A+
A Christmas Story
27/11/2010~Seattle
Clarke Hallum, John Bolton, Anne Allgood, Matther Lewis, Frank Corrado, Carol Swarbrick, Dexter Johnson, River Aguirre. A great capture of an early performance of this production in Seattle, and I believe it is the only dvd of the show that exists. The show does a great job of translating the classic movie for the stage; all of the best moments from the movie are preserved, and the songs make a great addition. The cast does a nice job, especially young Clarke filling the role of Ralphie. There are a couple short drop outs, but nothing major. There are some heads in the way, but they are filmed around as much as possible and the action is rarely missed. It's filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups, and the sound excellent. Includes curtain call. A-
A Christmas Story
15/12/11 ~ Chicago
Clarke Hallum, John Bolton, Gene Weygandt, Rachel Bay Jones, Karen Mason, Matthew Lewis. PreBroadway run in Chicago, where the following year it would open on Broadway. Excellent capture of the Original Cast that created the roles. A-
A Christmas Story: The Musical
7/11/12 ~ 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. A
A Christmas Story
8/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Dan Lauria, John Bolton, Erin Dilly, Johnny Rabe, Zac Ballard, Caroline O'Connor, Joe West, Tia Altinay, John Babbo, Charissa Bertels, Grace Capeless, Zoe Considine, Andrew Cristi, Mathew deGuzman, Thay Floyd, George Franklin, Nick Gaswirth, Eddie Korbich, Mark Ledbetter, Jose Luaces, Jack Mastrianni, Mara Newbery, Lindsay O'Neil, Sarah Min-Kyung Park, J.D. Rodriguez, Analise Scarpaci, Lara Seibert, Jeremy Shinder, Luke Spring, Beatrice Tulchin, Kirsten Wyann. A stunning capture of this new show that was transfered to Broadway for a limited season in 16:9 HD. Shot with no direct head obstruction, but when a full stage shot, heads can get into the bottom of the frame, not causing any harm to the recording. A
The Addams Family
27/12/09 ~ 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
The Addams Family
12/3/10 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Bebe Neuwirth, Terrence Mann, Carolee Carmello, Kevin Chamberlin, Jackie Hoffman, Zachary James, Wesley Taylor, Krysta Rodriguez, Adam Riegler. Many, Many changes from the Pre-Broadway run in Chicago. The show has a very different feel and works much better. The cast is still very strong and very funny. One of the biggest transformations I can remember with a Broadway Transfer! A-
The Addams Family
18/10/11 ~ Tampa
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+
The Adams Family
30/11/2011~Broadway
Brooke Shields, Roger Rees, Jim Borstelmann as (u/s) Uncle Fester, Jackie Hoffman, Rachel Potter, Adam Riegler, Adam Grupper, Heidi Blickenstaff, Jesse Swenson and Fred Inkley as (u/s) Lurch. Beautiful capture of the new replacement cast. I found them the be surprisingly fresh and having a great time, which was very enjoyable. A
The Adams Family
7/2012~US Tour
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). A great capture of the first recorded video on tour. Shot from an angle with clear quality and good audio, with plenty of zooms. Have it in orginal 12GB camera format or compressed single DVD with small files, not really any diffirence. A+
The Adams Family
30/12/2012 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Douglas Sills, Sara Gettelfinger, Blake Hammond, Courtney Wolfson, Patrick D Kennedy, Martin Vidnovic, Gaelen Gilliland, Jonathan Ritter, Tom Corbeil, Pippa Pearthree. Excellent capture of the final equity performance. No obstruction, and only a little washout during high contrast scenes; video is a bit shaky here and there, but very watchable overall. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Great clear sound. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs A
After Midnight
18/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Fantasia Barrino, Dule Hill, Adriane Lenox, karine Plantadit, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Justin Prescott, Virgil Gadson, Jared Grimes. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Such a wonderful fun show that I really enjoyed so much more than I expected! Fantasia did a wonderful job and the dancing was sublime. A+
Aida
29/3/2000 ~ Broadway
Heather Headley, Adam Pascal, Sherrie Rene Scott, Damian Perkins, John Hickok. Excellent capture with many great close ups. Rare in this condition as it is one away from the master copy! A
Aida
12/12/01 ~ Broadway
Idina Menzel, Matt Bogart, Maya Days. Idina is great and has a different style than Sheri. From the master. A
Aida
27/8/02 ~ Broadway
Adam Pascal, Maya Days, Felicia Finley. Great closeups and nice coloring. A little of obstruction, but nothing major. A great recording, from the digital master. A-
Aida
25/7/2005-Music Theatre of Wichita, KS.
Montego Glover, Darren Ritchie, Chelsea Krombach, Craig Ricks, Javier Perez-Gomez, Thomas Wesley Douglas. A beautiful production of the Music Theatre Of Wichita, Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Disc also includes local television commercials for the show. A+
Aida
9/11/2006 Madison, WI
Leah Allers, Casey Elliott, Marja Harmon, Dane Harrington Joseph, DJ Rudd, Michael Johnson. The Non-Equity Tour. Totally different production from the Broadway version which has modern/urban update to it. Occasional blackouts during the first 18 minutes but other than that nicely captured with great performances. A-
Aladdin
11/2013 ~ Toronto
PreBroadway: Adam Jacobs, Jonathan Freeman, James Monroe Iglehart, Courtney Reed, Brian Gonzales, Brandon O'Neill, Jonathan Schwartz, Clifton Davis, Don Darryl Rivera. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions! Disney's newest theatrical production with a wonderful cast and lots of big production numbers. Sure to be some changes before it hits Broadway. A+
Aladdin
22/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, James Monroe Iglehart, Jonathan Freeman, Clifton Davis, Don Darryl Rivera, Brian Gonzales, Andrew Cao
Act one has three major blackouts: the scene between Arabian Nights and One Jump Ahead, the scene between One Jump Ahead and Proud of Your Boy, and the last 22 minutes of the act. 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. B+
Aladdin
4/11/2014 ~ Broadway
Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), Michael James Scott as (s/b Genie), Courtney Reed, Merwin Foard as (s/b Jafar), Clifton Davis, Don Darryl Rivera. Beautiful HD capture of latest Disney Broadway offering. Great to see the changes from the Toronto tryout. Michael and Merwin do terrific jobs as Genie and Jafar. A
Aladdin and his Winter Wish
27/12/2013 ~ Pasadena, CA
Ben Vereen (Genie), Bruce Vilanch (Widow Twankey), Richard Karn (The Sultan), Jordan Fisher (Aladdin), Ashley Argota (Princess), Josh Adamson (Abanazar), Ben Giroux (Wishee Washee), Vanessa Nichole (Slave of the Ring). A great capture of this year’s Panto at The Playhouse, my new favorite holiday tradition. The score includes Call Me Maybe, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, I’m Too Sexy, and the theme from Lawrence of Arabia. The show references Wicked, Home Improvement, Pippin, Teen Beach Movie, Beyonce, and Instagram. Ben Vereen raps. Enough said. There are two or three quick dropouts in each act, but nothing major. There is no obstruction while the actors are onstage; it gets a little obstructed when they come down into the audience, but even then the action is captured very well. There is no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A
A Little Night Music
3/11/96 ~ London
Dame Judi Dench, Joanna Riding, Siân Phillips, Issy Van Randwyk, Patricia Hodge. Highlights of this legendary, amazing production from the National Theatre, London; some generation loss but nice video with good sound and some closeups. B+
A Little Night Music
21/7/2009~London
Alexander Hanson, Jessie Buckley, Gabriel Vick, Kaisa Hammarlund, Hannah Waddingham, Katie Buchholz, Maureen Lipman, Phil Pritchard, Alistair Robins, Kelly Price, Lynden Edwards. Filming-wise, this is one of the best videos I've ever made. Filmed from side stalls with almost no obstructions (sometimes there's a head in the extreme left or right bottom corner, but it's always effectively filmed around); the action is followed perfectly, using different types of shots when appropriate. The video is a bit on the darker side due to the lighting of the show itself (it's set at dusk, after all), the upside being that there's practically no spotlight washout. There is some slight shakiness at some points, but nothing too distracting; all in all it's an excellent video of a wonderful show. A+
A Little Night Music
December 2009 ~ Broadway
Catherine Zeta Jones, Angela Lansbury, Alexander Hanson, Romona Mallory, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Leigh Ann Larkin, Keaton Whittaker, Bradley Dean, Aaron Lazar, Erin Davie, Stephen R. Buntrock, Jayne Paterson, Marissa McGowan, Kevin David Thomas, Betsy Morgan. Act I Only; one blackout that lasts about 6 minutes during the first scene between Fredrika and Madame Armfeldt through the first part of the next scene between Anne and Henrik; it picks up again just after Fredrik enters; one head in the bottom left corner of the screen, but it affects very little of the video; virtually no washout; sound is a little quiet in places A-
A Little Night Music
4/5/10 ~ Broadway
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury, Alexander Hanson, Erin Davie, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Leigh An Larkin, Aaron Lazar, Ramona Mallory, Bradley Dean, Katherine Leigh Doherty, Marissa McGowan, Betsy Morgan, Keaton Whittaker. A very nice capture and includes multiple interviews, opening night coverage, cast meets the press, cd signing and more. A
A Little Night Music
17/7/10 ~ Broadway
Bernadette Peters, Elaine Stritch, Alexander Hanson, Bradley Dean as (u/s) Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm, Erin Davie, Leigh Ann Larkin, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Ramona Mallory, Keaton Whittaker. Wonderful capture of Bernadette and the late Elaine as first replacements for the Revival. Bernadette is charming in the role and Elaine is quite funny. Includes line flubs for which she was notorious for in this run. A
Amazing Grace
10/2014 ~ Chicago
Josh Young, Erin Mackey, Tom Hewitt, Chuck Cooper, Chris Hoch, Stanley Bahorek, Harriett D. Foy. Beautiful HD capture of the ProBroadway tryout. Josh is in beautiful voice here in the story behind one of the World's most famous songs! A very solid cast and production. A
American Idiot
23/9/09 ~ Berkeley, CA
John Gallagher Jr., Michael Esper, Matt Caplan, Mary Faber, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Tony Vincent, Christina Sajous, Declan Bennett, Andrew Call, Gerard Canonico. Pre-Broadway and well filmed, but occasional heads in the frame. A-
American Idiot
2/5/2010 ~ Broadway
John Gallagher Jr., Michael Esper, Mary Faber Rebecca Naomi Jones, Christina Sajous, Stark Sands, Tony Vincent, Declan Bennett, Andrew C. Call, Gerard Canonico, Miguel Cervantes, Joshua Henry, Brian Charles Johnson, Leslie McDonel, Chase Peacock, Theo Stockman, Ben Thompson. When action is downstage, shot between heads. First few minutes have coverups. A-
American Idiot
28/7/10 ~ 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, Sydney Harcourt, Corbin Reid, Omar Lopez-Cepero. Filmed from the partial view right orchestra, so some moments that are up higher and to the right aren't visible. A-
American Idol Live!
7/7/12 ~ Rosemont, IL
Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Skylar Laine. Beautiful HD capture of the 2012 concert tour. The concert was a blast and some great talent, and great songs that really fit each singer. This was the second concert of the tour with lots of energy. A
An American in Paris
14/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Robert Fairchild, Leanne Cope, Veanne Cox, Jill Paice, Brandon Uranowitz, Max von Essen. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of this great new show with Gershwin's Music. Beautiful dancing and performances from the entire cast! Leanne truely is breathtaking to watch on stage. A+
Ann
9/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Holland Taylor (Ann Richards), Julie White (Voice of Nancy Kohler).Fantastic performance by Holland Taylor, one-person shows are so hard to pull off well and she does. Takes a few minutes to settle into act 1 and is unfortunately missing the first 5 minutes of act 2, but otherwise a nice unobstructed capture, slight wandering but mostly very steady. 2 DVDs. Note to self; Awaiting for the first DVD. A
The Anarchist
14/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone, Debra Winger. Good clear video with nice picture and sound throughout except for a delay at the very start; there is a railing on the far left side of the stage filmed around well and does not affect the picture quality; nice video A-
Andrew Lloyd Webber Documentaries
1993-1995~United Kingdom
Compilation which consists of:1993 Omnibus Sunset Blvd. documentary with interviews with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black, Christopher Hampton and Trevor Nunn. 1994 “Andrew Lloyd Webber: This is Your Life”: Andrew Lloyd Webber joined by friends and family to celebrate his career with performances by Elaine Paige, Sarah Brightman, Michael Ball, David Essex and Paul Nicholas. 1995 “The Business: The McDonald’s of Musicals”: discusses the empire of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.A
Andrew Lloyd Webber (Birthday in the Park)
14/09/2008 ~ Hyde Park, London
Jonathan Ansell, Steve Balsamo, Dean Collinson, Jason Donovan, Connie Fisher, Maria Friedman, Ruthie Henshall, Duncan James, Lee Mead, Idina Menzel, Denise Van Outen, Elaine Paige, Jodie Prenger, Rhydian, Joss Stone, Julian Lloyd Webber, Hayley Westenra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Crouch End Festival Chorus, Capital Voices, harmonica player Philip Achille, chorister Andrew Johnston and Musical Director Mike Dixon. This appears to be highlights and not the complete concert. Nicely captured although a little shaky with some head obstructions. A-
Annie
2010 ~ UK Tour
Victoria Sian Lewis, Su Pollard, David McAlister, Simone Craddock, Philip Andrew, Ashley Knight. A beautiful capture in widescreen with no obstructions or black-outs of this heart-warming family classic with lavish sets and great performances. Can be very dark at times. A-
Annie
7/12 ~ Beverly, MA
Jacquelyn Piro Donovan (Miss Hannigan), Lauren Weintraub (Annie), Raymond. Jaramillo McLeod (Oliver Warbucks), Howard Pinhasik (F.D.R.), John Sciappa (Rooster), Jessica Tyler Wright (Grace Farrell). Presented "in-the-round" by theNorth Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using once camera on a tripod with audio patched in from the sound board. The disc also includes a three minute highlights montage used for promotional purposes. A
Annie
25/7/2012~Sinagpore
Ella Crossland, David McAlister, Su Pollard. This is the UK touring cast, and 9 orphans were local kids. A heart warming fun classic. Complete show (including curtain call), some shakiness between scenes, but mostly steady with a mix of close up and wider shots for dance numbers. There is a head at the bottom of the screen sometimes, but I filmed around it as much as I could. Widescreen. Minimal spotlight washout. Personal note, this is very much like the UK Tour show itself, just a billion times better quality wise. So if you are debating inbetween which DVD to go for, this is your choice. Love this one, best Annie DVD to date along with the Beverly DVD above and the second October DVD two below. A
Annie
3/10/2012~Broadway
Lilla Crawford (Annie), Katie Finneran (Miss Hannigan), Anthony Warlow (Oliver Warbucks), Brynn O’Malley (Grace Farrell), Clarke Thorell (Rooster Hannigan), J. Elaine Marcos (Lily St. Regis), Ashley Blanchet and Sunny. Excellent HD capture of this sparkly first performance Broadway Revival. Lilla is great in the role of Annie and really delivers. Katie as you would guess, makes a terrific Hannigan and so funny in the role! A great top notch revival. A
Annie
15/10/2012~Broadway
Lilla Crawford, Katie Finneran, Anthony Warlow, J. Elaine Marcos, Brynn O'Malley, Clarke Thorell, Ashley Blanchet, Jane Blass, Jeremy Davis, Madi Rae DiPietro, Merwin Foard, Joel Hatch, Georgi James, Junah Jang, Amanda Lea LaVergne, Gavin Lodge, Tyrah Skye Odoms, Keven Quillon, Taylor Richardson, Emily Rosenfeld, Sarah Solie, Dennis Stowe, Ryan Van Der Boom and Sunny. Filmed in 16:9 HD; very brief dropout at the beginning of Act One due to late seating; good capture. A
Annie
14/7/2013 ~ Broadway
Jane Lynch, Anthony Warlow, Lilla Crawford, Brynn O'Malley, Clarke Thorell, J. Elaine Marcos, Sunny. Excellent HD capture of Jane in the role of Ms. Hannigan. Act one is beautifully captured, but missing the last two minutes. Act two is a blackout for the first 5 minutes and a mostly midstage for the rest of act two. A-
Annie Get Your Gun
1999 ~ Broadway
Bernadette Peters, Tom Wopat and OBC. Action is followed well, occasional spotlight washout, but overall a really good video. A
Anything Goes
1988 ~ Lincoln Center Revival Cast
Patti Lupone. Surprisingly good video for an older show. Missing the first 5 mins or so. This is in color, not black & white. A little generational loss-but not too bad at all.B+
Anything Goes
1989 ~ London
Starring Elaine Paige. Based on the Broadway Revival. Sound is great and picture is watchable just has some heads at the bottom of the scree. B
Anything Goes
17/7/2004 ~ London - Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Sally Ann Triplett, John Barrowman, Martin Marquez, Simon Day, Mary Stockley, Susan Tracey, Rachel Stanley. Amazingly well-shot, a beautiful, must-have video. A+
Anything Goes
3/4/11 ~ Broadway
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
Anything Goes
15/11/2011~Broadway
Stephanie J. Block, Joel Grey, Colin Donnell, Kelly Bishop, Erin Mackey, Adam Godley, John McMartin, Linda Mugleston. A splendid capture of Stephanie as Reno. The quality is crystal clear. During Act 2 a woman with an annoying hearing aid sits next to the master so there is a slight buzzing sound at times from that. A-
Anything Goes
19/11/2011~Broadway
Stephanie J. Block, Joel Grey, John McMartin, Kelly Bishop, Colin Donnell, Adam Godley, Erin Mackey, Jessica Stone. Stephanie makes a remarkable Reno with such a voice and quite different from Sutton. Everything is nicely captured here and includes the new replacements Erin and Jessica. The last four minutes, which is the end of the wedding are audio only. A-
Anything Goes
30/11/2012~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. A
Anything Goes
23/3/2013 ~ National Tour
Rachel York (Reno Sweeney), Fred Applegate (Moonface Martin), Josh Franklin (Billy Crocker), Alex Finke (Hope Harcourt), Evelyn Oakleigh (Edward Staudenmayer), Chuck Wagner (Captain). Fun show with a good cast. This is filmed very well, some rare bits of shakiness but otherwise focused, steady, and unobstructed. Mostly mid-shots and not so many close-ups though. Missing the first 30 seconds and the last bit of the curtain call is audio only. Perosnal note - best Anything Goes DVD up to date. A+
Anything Goes
29/9/13 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Rachel York, Josh Franklin, Fred Applegate, Alex Finke, Sandra Shipley, Edward Staudenmayer, Joyce Chittick, Dennis Kelly, Vincent Rodriguez III, Marcus Shane, Chuck Wagner, Jeff Brooks. Steady with no washout and no obstruction with a couple of very quick dropouts. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent sound, includes curtain call. 2 DVDs A+
Applause
1973 ~ TV Cast
Pro-Shot Starring: Lauren Bacall and Larry Hagman. Crystal clear copy directly from the Editing master for the 1973 telecast. Has running time counters on the bottom. Includes a curtain call-like segment which is not on the broadcast versions, as well as closing credits. A
The Audience
13/6/2013 ~ London
Helen Mirren, Geoffrey Beevers, Nell Williams, Jonathan Coote, Michael Elwyn, Harry Feltham, Edward Fox, Haydn Gwynne, Ian Houghton, Spencer Kitchen, Richard McCabe, Charlotte Moore, Nathaniel Parker, David Peart, Matt Plumb, Paul Ritter, Elaine Solomon. Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the west end. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. No words to descibe this production. This DVD is a MUST for any serious collector. 2 DVDs A+
Avenue Q
2003 Ultimate Edit ~ Broadway
The best footage of Avenue Q including: The 10/13/03 OBC video (this is the main source for video and all audio). The 2/22/04 video (used for the video projections and sections where #1 goes black). The 10/12/03 video (used for sections where #1 goes black). The Tony telecast of "It Sucks To Be Me" (intercut with #1 and #3 and uncensored using the OBCR) Clips from the Avenue Q website and clips from the Avenue Q promo. Clips from a performance on "The View". Clips from "Show Business". Clips from Des Moines touring company (for video projections). "Avenue Jew" and the "Time" intermission bit and "Avenue Jew" and the "Time" intermission. A-
Avenue Q
26/7/03 ~ Broadway
John Tartaglia, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Rick Lyon, Jennifer Barnhart, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Jordan Gelber, Ann Harada. Great picture and sound with camera coverup for first five minutes and occassionally throughout but not distracting. A very nice capture. A-
Avenue Q
3/11/06 ~ West End, London
Julie Atherton, Jon Robyns, Simon Lipkin, Ann Harada, Giles Terera, Sion Lloyd, Gloria Onitiri as (u/s) Mrs. Thistletwat. Slightly different script changes from the Broadway version, also Gary is played by a man instead of a woman. Shot around hand railings and horrible sight lines. Around 75% of the show visually, full audio throughout. Also contains exclusive cd track "Time" by the Original London cast, only available at the theatre. B+
Avenue Q
8/2009~London
Edward Baruwa (Gary), Daniel Boys (Princeton/Rod), Christopher Fry (Brian), Julie Atherton (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Joanna Ampil (Christmas Eve), Mark Goldthorp (Nicky/Trekkie/Bear). The video features truly stellar performers (original London cast members Julie Atherton and Sion Lloyd, as well as many notable replacements and some of my personal favorites), including some of whom no footage has been released so far. As with my other releases, the action is followed very well, shooting around any potential obstructions, and the colors and overall picture quality are excellent. Highlights include: What Do You Do/It Sucks to Be Me, If You Were Gay, Purpose (partial, up to "something's coming, something good"), Everyone's a Little Bit Racist, The Internet Is for Porn, Mix Tape, Special, Fantasies Come True, My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada, There's a Fine, Fine Line. A+
Avenue Q
1/2010~London
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). A solid capture of the new venue of Avenue Q. The show is terrific and was hilarious. Very recommended. Captured from the stalls with a few obstructions-though nothing to bad. Crystal clear quality. A-
Avenue Q
20/2/2010~Brisbane, Australia
Mitchell Butel, Natalie Alexopoulos, Luke Joslin, Leah Howard, David James, Christina O'Neill. House camera video with a full stage shot and no zooms; good clear sound throughout .A-
Avenue Q
9/2010~London
Delroy Atkinson (Gary), Paul Spicer (Princeton/Rod), Sion Lloyd (Brian), Cassidy Janson (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Jaqueline Tate (Christmas Eve), Tom Parsons (Nicky/Trekkie/Bear). The combination of the show being extremely brightly lit and London ushers being very conscientious about their duties has made Avenue Q one of the more difficult West End shows to film - a shame, too, since the casts were uniformly excellent and definitely deserved to be captured on video. On offer here is the result of two of my attempts to film the show, highlights consisting of the following... What Do You Do, If You Were Gay, Everyone's a Little Bit Racist, The Internet Is for Porn, Mix Tape, I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today + scene, Special + scene, You Can Be As Loud, Fantasies Come True, My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada, There's a Fine, Fine Line / The More You Ruw Someone, Schadenfreude, Christmas Eve counseling Princeton, I Wish I Could Go Back to College. A+
A View From A Bridge
6/1/2010 ~ Broadway Revival Cast
Scarlett Johansson, Liev Schreiber, Jessica Hecht, Santino Fontana, Corey Stoll, Alex Cendese, Michael Cristofer, Anthony DeSando, Antoinette LaVecchia, Mark Morettini, Joe Ricci, Robert Turano, Marco Verna. Video Features Santino Fontana This was filmed right before he was injured in previews and replaced! Also, this was shot with a head in the way that I shot around very nicely. But it is visible in certain scenes in the bottom of the screen. But still very good video. A
A Word Or Two
9/2/2014 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Christopher Pluumer, this show was written and arranged by Plummer, directed by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, Plummer confesses to being "hooked on the intoxication of words", spent much of his time growing up in Montreal reading Ben Jonson, George Bernard Shaw, Shakesepeare, Rudyard Kipling, A.A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Lord Byron, Dylan Thomas, W.H. Auden, Stephen Leacock and others, his personal take on these literary giants forms a journey forms a journey from childhood to old age, one short 10 second black out, an occasional glimpse of a head in the way, nicely filmed. A
Bare: The Musical
2/12/12 ~ 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 revival 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-
Bare
19/12/2012 ~ Broadway
Jason Hite , Taylor Trensch, Elizabeth Judd, Gerard Canonico, Barrett Wilbert Weed, Jerold E. Solomon, Anthony Festa, Casey Garvin, Ariana Groover, Sara Kapner, Alice Lee, Megan Lewis, Justin Gregory Lopez, Michael Tacconi, Alex Wyse, Missi Pyle.. There are a couple very very brief "adjustments" due to the venue size and seating but nothing bad at all. A
Bare
14/9/2013 ~ Los Angles, CA
Payson Lewis (Peter), Jonah Platt (Jason), Lindsay Pearce (Ivy), Katie Stevens (Nadia), Stephanie Andersen (Sister Chantelle), John Griffin (Priest), Nathan Parrett (Matt), Casey Hayden (Lucas), Caitlin Ary (Tanya), Reesa Ishiyama (Diane), Alissa-Nicole Koblentz (Claire), Harrison Meloeny (Alan), Christopher Higgins (Zack), Katherine Washington (Kyra), Kelsey Hainlen (Rory). Thirteen years after its groundbreaking world premiere, Bare returns back home to Los Angeles, reviving the material for the first time since its debut in 2000. What was originally slated to be a six week run at the Hudson Theatre has been extended for months. Nicely filmed. Heads appear in the bottom of the frame during the wider shots. A-
BBC Proms Michael Ball
27/8/2007~London, Royal Albert Hall
Featuring Alfie Boe and Laura Michelle Kelly, in this video, you can see Michael and Alfie do opera songs together. ALW, Alfie Boe and several Interviews included. A
BBC Last Night of the Proms
13/9/2008~Royal Albert Hall
Ludwig van Beethoven - Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op 43. Richard Wagner - Tannhäuser, WWV 70. Giacomo Puccini – Tosca. Ludwig van Beethoven - Fantasia in C minor, Op 80. Giuseppe Verdi - Falstaff
Luigi Denza - Funiculì, funiculà (arr. Rimsky-Korsakov). Vaughan Williams - The House of Life. Chris Hazell - Folk-Song Medley. Anna Meredith – froms. Henry Wood - Fantasia on British Sea-Songs. Vaughan Williams - Sea Songs. Arne - Rule Britannia. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major ('Land of Hope and Glory') . Hubert Parry – Jerusalem. Anonymous - National Anthem. A+
BBC Last Night of the Proms
12/9/2009~London
Oliver Knussen - Flourish with Fireworks, Op 22. Purcell - Suite for Organ & Orchestra (Purcell/Wood) Purcell - Dido and Aeneas, Z 626. Joseph Haydn - Concerto for Trumpet in E flat major, Hob. VIIe:1 Gustav Mahler - Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen. Hector Villa-Lobos - Chôros No. 10 'Rasga o coração' Malcolm Arnold - A Grand, Grand Overture, Op 57. Albert Ketèlbey - In a Monastery Garden George Gershwin - Shall We Dance? Astor Piazzolla – Libertango. Julia Barbour - Fanfares for the Last Night. George Frideric Handel - Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351. Arne - Rule, Britannia! Hubert Parry – Jerusalem. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major ('Land of Hope and Glory') . Anonymous - National Anthem (arr. Henry Wood) Traditional - Auld Lang Syne (arr. unknown). A+
BBC Last Night of the Proms
11/9/2010~London
Jonathan Dove - A Song of Joys. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Capriccio italien, Op 45. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op 33 (arr. Maxim Rysanov). Hubert Parry - Blest Pair of Sirens. Richard Strauss - 4 Songs, Op 33. Richard Strauss - 5 Songs, Op 48. Richard Strauss - 6 Songs, Op 17 (orch. Felix Mottl). Richard Strauss - 8 Songs, Op 10 (orch. Robert Heger). Emmanuel Chabrier - Joyeuse marche. Bedřich Smetana – Dalibor. Antonín Dvořák - Rusalka, Op 114. Vaughan Williams – Suite. Richard Wagner – Lohengrin. Richard Rodgers – Carousel. Traditional - Fisher's Hornpipe (orch. Nic Raine). Arne - Rule Britannia. Hubert Parry – Jerusalem. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major ('Land of Hope and Glory'). Anonymous - National Anthem (arr. Benjamin Britten).A+
BBC Last Night of the Proms
10/9/2011~London
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies - Musica benevolens (c4 mins). Béla Bartók - The Miraculous Mandarin - suite (20 mins). Richard Wagner - Götterdämmerung (18 mins). Liszt - Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major (19 mins). Chopin - Grande Polonaise brillante, Op. 22 (9 mins). Grainger - Mo nighean dubh (My Dark-Haired Maiden) (4 mins). Benjamin Britten - The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (20 mins). Richard Rodgers - The Sound of Music (4 mins). Richard Rodgers - Carousel (3 mins). Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major ('Land of Hope and Glory') (8 mins). Arne - Rule Britannia (8 mins). Hubert Parry - Jerusalem (4 mins). Traditional - The National Anthem (2 mins). A+
BBC Last Night of the Proms
14/9/2012~London
Mark Simpson - sparks (c2 mins).Josef Suk - Towards a New Life (6 mins). Frederick Delius - Songs of Farewell (18 mins). Giuseppe Verdi - Un ballo in maschera – ‘Forse la soglia attinse … Ma se m’è forza perderti’ (5 mins). Jules Massenet - Werther – ‘Pourquoi me réveiller?’ (3 mins). Max Bruch - Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor (25 mins). Giacomo Puccini - Tosca – ‘E lucevan le stelle’ (3 mins). Giacomo Puccini - Turandot – ‘Nessun dorma’ (3 mins). John Williams - Olympic Fanfare and Theme (5 mins). Antonín Dvořák - Overture 'Carnival' (9 mins). Dmitry Shostakovich - The Gadfly – Romance (6 mins). Ruggero Leoncavallo - Mattinata (3 mins). Agustín Lara - Granada (3 mins)/ Richard Rodgers - Carousel – ‘You’ll never walk alone’ (4 mins). Henry Wood - Fantasia on British Sea-Songs (20 mins). Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major ('Land of Hope and Glory') (8 mins). Parry, orch. Elgar - Jerusalem (4 mins). Traditional - The National Anthem (arr. B. Britten) (2 mins) A+
BBC Proms: Prom 59 The Broadway Sound
2012 ~Royal Albert Hall, London
Sierra Boggess, Anna-Jane Casey, Rodney Earl Clarke, Elizabeth Llewellyn, Seth MacFarlane, Julian Ovenden. John Wilson and his high-octane orchestra present a tribute to the composers and arrangers responsible for creating the Broadway Sound – among them such legendary tunesmiths as Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Vincent Youmans, Richard Rodgers and Frank Loesser. The concert includes excerpts from Show Boat, No, No, Nanette, On Your Toes, Kiss Me, Kate and Annie Get Your Gun. Pro-shot for BBC. A+
BBC Proms - 2013 Season. Last Night of the Proms Part 1.
Live from the Royal Albert Hall Katie Derham introduces the final concert of the 2013 Proms season. Conductor Marin Alsop takes charge of her first Last Night. History is in the making as conductor Marin Alsop takes charge of her first Last Night. Violinist Nigel Kennedy and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDinato are the star soloists in a programme that includes Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending and arias by Massenet, Handel and Rossini. The concert begins with a celebratory new piece by composer Anna Clyne and there are works by anniversary composers Wagner and Britten, as well Bernstein's Chichester Psalms for chorus and orchestra. 95 minutes. 1 DVD. A+
BBC Proms in the Park Scotland.
Join Jamie MacDougall and Susan Calman for Scotland's Proms in the Park, a special open air concert marking the Last Night of the Proms. Glasgow hosts a selection of some of the best musicians in the country bringing a huge range of musical styles to this popular event in the heart of the city. Along with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stephen Bell, Alfie Boe and his band will be performing, as will Melanie C, the two will also be singing a special duet for the show. The orchestra will be combining talents with some of the best Scottish traditional musicians in the country including John McCusker and Donald Shaw and will feature some of the great music from BBC Scotland's natural history series, Hebrides, Islands on the Edge. Scots soprano Kate Valentine, tenor Nicky Spence and former BBC Young Musician of the Year Jennifer Pike will perform a host of well loved classical pieces and there will also be show tunes and movie themes. 90 minutes. 1 DVD. A
BBC Proms in the Park 2013.
Tim Rhys-Evans and Connie Fisher introduce highlights from BBC Proms in the Park in Caerphilly, a Night at the Musicals, part of the traditional Last Night of the Proms celebrations. West End stars John Owen-Jones and Sophie Evans and trumpeter Alison Balsom join the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales under Grant Llewellyn for a night of glittering entertainment. 1 DVD. 40 minutes. A
The Best Man
20/6/2012~Broadway
Candice Bergen, Mark Blum, Kerry Butler, James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, Eric McCormack. Great HD capture of this show with an all star cast. Disc includes bonus interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
12/10/2013 ~ San Francisco (Pre-Broadway)
Jessie Mueller (Carole King), Jake Epstein (Gerry Goffin), Jarrod Spector (Barry Mann), Anika Larsen (Cynthia Weil), Jeb Brown (Don Kirshner), Liz Larsen (Genie Klein), Josh Davis (Nick/Righteous Brother), Rashidra Scott (Janelle/Shirelle), Ashley Blanchet (Little Eva/Shirelle), Kevin Duda (Neil Sedaka/Righteous Brother), Rebecca LaChance (Betty). “Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock 'n' roll. It wasn't until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Nicely filmed from the balcony. There are a few short blackouts at the beginning of the first act and a head appears in the frame, but the filmer does a good job of shooting around it. Several songs have already been moved or cut from the show since this was filmed, so there are sure to be more changes before it hits, Broadway later this season. A+
Beautiful
9/4/2014 ~ Broadway
Jessie Mueller, Jake Epstein, Anika Larsen, Jarrod Spector, Jeb Brown, Liz Larsen. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Wonderful and stunning production with a cast that is perfection! Jessie gives a performance that is incredible, as does the rest of the cast! Can't say enough wonderful things about this production as a whole.A+
Beauty and the Beast
29/4/97 ~ London, Dominion Theatre
Julie Alanah Brighten (Belle) Alasdair Harvey (Beast), Burke Moses (Gaston), Barry James (Cogsworth). Not bad, some head issues here and there with clear sound. Also includes LA Cast Press Reels. Very rare in this condition as it is first generation master. B+
Beauty and the Beast
7/9/97 ~ Broadway
Highlights of Kerry Butler as Belle, Chuck Wagner as Beast, Gary Beach as Lumiere, Beth Fowler as Mrs. Potts. B
Beauty and the Beast
18/11/01 ~ Braodway
Steve Blanchard, Michelle Mallardi* (u/s), Christopher Siever, Bryan Batt, Jeff Brooks, Beth Fowler, Mary Stout. Great color and sound, great zooms adn close-ups. A-
Beauty and the Beast
2003 ~ UK Tour
Starring Alex Bourne and Dianne Pilkington. Pro-shot, full stage shot with no zooms. Great color. Perfect sound from the soundboard. B+
Beauty and the Beast
15/10/06 ~ Broadway
Donny Osmond, Steve Blanchard, Sarah Uriarte Berry, Jamie Ross, Stuart Marland, Christopher Duva, Jeanne Lehman, Meredith Inglesby. About an hour and a half of highlights of the show when Donny Joined the cast as Gaston. Sarah gives an amazing Change in Me. Great picture and sound quality. A-
Beauty And The Beast
19/1/2014 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Non-Equity Tour Hilary Maiberger (Belle), Darick Pead (Beast), Tim Rogan (Gaston), Jordan Aragon (Lefou), Kristin Stewart (Mrs. Potts), Hassan Nazari-Robati (Lumiere), James May (Cogsworth), Stephanie Moskal (Babette), Paul Crane (Maurice), Roxy York (Madame de la Grande Bouche), Jack Mullen (Chip). Presented by NETworks Theatricals, a non-Equity company. Nicely filmed. Some scenes, including the prologue and the wolf attacks are dark and hard to make out due to stage lighting, but that’s the only flaw in an otherwise fantastic video. A
Beauty & the Beast
3/12/2014 ~ National Tour
Jillian Butterfield (Belle), Ryan Everett Wood (Beast), Cameron Bond (Gaston), Jake Bridges (Lefou), Lacey Kim Kriston (Madame u/s), Emily Jewell (Mrs. Potts), Melissa Jones (Babette), Thomas Mothershed (Maurice), Ross Nemeth (Chip), Patrick Pevehouse (Lumiere), Samuel Shurtleff (Cogsworth), Taurean M. Barber (Carpet u/s). First few minutes of each act are rough due to late comers and ushers. Missing the 3 minute tavern scene with Gaston in Act 2. Otherwise this is a wonderful HD capture of the current tour cast. Zooms are fitted for the action present onstage. Great picture even in dark scenes. Best capture of this show. A+
A Bed and a Chair
13/11/2013 ~ New York City Center
Bernadette Peters, Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis, Cyrille Aimée, Meg Gillentine, Tyler Hanes, Grasan Kingsberry, Elizabeth Parkinson. The first few songs due to a lot of latecomers it's a bit shaky and shot around heads. After that it settles down with only some heads towards the bottom of the screen. Still a very nice video of this fantastic show. A
Big Fish
4/5/2013 ~ Chicago
PreBroadway: Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin, Bobby Steggert, Krystal Joy Brown, Zachary Unger, Ryan Andes, Ben Crawford, Brad Oscar, Katie Thompson. Beautiful HD capture of this PreBroadway tryout. This was done the final week of shows and has many changes to earlier versions, stunning capture. A+
Big Fish
23/11/2013 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz (Edward), Kate Baldwin (Sandra), Bobby Steggert (Will), Zachary Unger (Young Will), Ryan Andes (Karl), Brad Oscar (Calloway), Ciara Renee (The Witch), Kirsten Scott (Jenny Hill). I think this show closed way too early. It’s fun and emotional, Norbert is fantastic, and the staging and special effects are great! There are a few short blackouts (few seconds long), and very slight wandering. But generally, it is a steady, mostly unobstructed shot. Some nice closeups as well as full-stage shots for the special effects/choreography. A-
Billy Elliot
12/5/05 ~ London
George Maguire (Billy Elliot), Ryan Longbottom (Michael), Haydn Gwynne (Mrs. Wilkinson), Tim Healey (Dad), Joe Caffrey (Tony). Filmed at the opening night performance from the lighting booth with the camera on a tripod. Mostly filmed in wider shots with an occasional close-up. Very good quality, a bit of spotlight washout.A-
Billy Elliot - The Musical
2005 ~ London
Liam Mower, Philip Whitchurch. Filmed from the back of the orchestra; when a full stage shot, there is some wash out but it zooms in a lot and those shots are a lot clearer; good quality and a clear picture; video also includes press reels of Colin Bates A
Billy Elliot, The Musical
28/4/06 ~ London
Leon Cooke, Brad Kavanagh, Emma Hudson, Haydn Gwynne, Philip Whitchurch, Ann Emery. Missing the very beginning of the show, starts at the end of Billy’s boxing lesson. Various other cover-ups scattered throughout because of aforementioned ushers but most of the dance numbers are perfect. Heads are in the shot throughout-but filmer does his best to shoot around them. What is captured is very clear. Includes the dance mega-mix after the curtain call. B+
Billy Elliot, The Musical
2/11/06 ~ London
Mathew Koon, Sally Dexter, Philip Whitchurch, Ann Emery, Chris Lennon, Sara Poyzer. Excellent show. Crystal clear picture and sound. This features the Asian Billy, and he was an amazing dancer, and gave an amazing performance. A-
Billy Elliot
2007 ~ London
Dean McCarthy (Billy Elliot), Shaun Malone (Michael), Sally Dexter (Mrs Wilkinson), James Gaddas (Dad), Ann Emery (Grandma), Chris Lennon (Tony). Recorded through the house camera, so it’s a stationary, full-stage shot with sound patched in directly from the sound-board. A-
Billy Elliot
2008~London
The ITV2 documentary for the search for the new, young Billy Elliot for the London Premiere production. A+
Billy Elliot
Winter 2013 ~ London
Billy - Harrison Dowzell, Mrs Wilkinson - Helen French (u/s) , Dad - Deka Walmsley, Tony - Matthew Dale (u/s). Recorded in 16:9 HD from the stalls, with no obsturctions, blackouts or washout. This DVD is not complete and only incudes All of Act 1 and some of Act 2 up until partway through the dance with Older Billy. Lasts 2H approx. A
Billy Elliot
Summer 2013 ~ London
Ali Rasul as Billy. Good capture in nice HD of the new cast. Includes the entire show except for the bit where Billy says goodbye to Mrs. Wilkinson until the beginning of the final. Very good overall. Limited trades. A+
Billy Elliot (Official Release)
28/9/2014 ~ Victoria Palace Theatre, London
Pro-Shot Elliot Hanna (Billy), Zatch Atkinson (Michael), Ruthie Henshall (Mrs Wilkinson), Deka Walmsley (Billy’s dad), Chris Grahamson (Tony), Ann Emery (Grandma), special guest Liam Mower (Older Billy) Live from London's West End this special performance brings multi award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to cinemas for the first time. A+
Billy Elliot
8/2/2015 ~ London, West End
Matteo Zecca (Billy), Ruthie Henshall (Mrs Wilkinson), Chris Grahamson (Tony), Gillian Elisa (Grandma), David Muscat (Mr Braithwaite), Zach Atkinson (Michael), Demi Lee (Debbie). The video contains the first half hour of act one and the angry dance and the entire of act two. During this show there was a technical issue with the bed/kitchen/house set and so it is interesting to see the changes that were made in act two without this piece of scenery. Most of the show is visible apart from electricity which is very shaky. B
The Book of Mormon
1/3/11 ~ 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
The Book of Mormon
3/7/11 ~ 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-
The Book of Mormon
6/9/2012~US Tour
Gavin Creel (Elder Price), Jared Gertner (Elder Cunningham), Samantha Marie Ware (Nabulungi), Kevin Mambo (Mafala Hatimbi), Grey Henson (Elder McKinley), Derek Williams (Genereal ButFuckingNaked), Josh Breckenridge (Doctor), Jeffery David Sears (Doctor). The DVD was filmed in a 16:9 ratio in a combination of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The only obstruction is a head in the very middle of the screen and one off to the side. The head in the middle is only visible in the very far wides, the head on the left side of the screen is rarely ever there except for a couple of seconds at the end of the first act. Both heads are shot around as best as possible. About 10 seconds of the video is missing, because the two people that were supposed to sit next to me where late, It is split into two parts. I managed to recover what was lost from the back-up audio recording I took. There are a couple of washouts and whiteouts that occur but only really during the wides. They are randomly dispersed so it doesn't affect the video too much. At a couple of times the DVD is a little blurry and gets a little shaky but other than that it is pretty good. B
Book of Mormon
18/11/2012~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). This is the hardest ticket to get in Broadway, and for good reason. Amazing show even after the original leads left. It is shot from the back of the stalls and unobstructed. The first half of act one is a blind-shot, so there's some wandering and sometimes the camera is pointed too high. Hello is there, some of Two by Two, but You and Me is audio only, but after that its mostly a good shot. Act 2 is more focused and unblocked. B+
The Book of Mormon
23/12/2012 ~ 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 cannot 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+
The Book of Mormon
13/1/2013 ~ US Tour
2013 Tour cast with Mark Evans as Elder Price: Act one only, shot from second row from the stalls, with much spotlight washout and head obsturction on each side. B
The Book of Mormon
29/5/2013 ~ London, West End
Gavin Creel (Elder Price), Daniel Buckley (st/by Elder Cunningham), Alexia Khadime (Nabulungi), Giles Terera (Mafala Hatimbi), Stephen Ashfield (Moroni/Elder McKinley), Tosh Wanogho-Maud (u/s General), Haydn Oakley (Price's Dad/Joseph Smith/Mission President)Morris (Carbucketty) Richard Astbury (Coricopat) Cameron Ball (Admetus/Macavity) James Darch (Alonzo) and Will Lucas (Bill Baily). A very clear capture of the new London blockbuster. Shot from the stalls in extremely clear 16:9 widescreen HD. A+
The Book of Mormon
2013/2014 ~ London, West End
Ashley Day (u/s Elder Price) and the rest of the OLC. Monitor recording of the London cast. Nothing special. A full stage shot of what looks to be recorded from a monitor somewhere in the theatre. Fun to see the London cast though. Great performances from all - especially Ashley. A-
The Book of Mormon
5/2014 ~ National Tour
Mark Evans as Elder Price: Act Two only, shot from the dress circle, with some head obstruction. Will be traded with the 13/1 DVD together. B+
The Book of Mormon
17/5/2014 ~ 2nd National Tour
Elder Price: David Larsen, Elder Cunningham: Cody Jamison Strand, Nabulungi: Tallia Brinson (u/s), Elder McKinley/Moroni: Pierce Cassedy, Mafala Hatimbi: James Vincent Meredith. General: David Aron Damane, Price’s Dad/Joseph Smith: Christopher Shyer, Cunningham’s Dad: Jeff Heimbrock (u/s). A fantastic capture of the second tour cast. This is the first known dvd of the 2NT, and the cast doesn’t disappoint. David and Cody are strong leads with great voices and comedic timing. Pierce is perfect as McKinley. Tallia also does a great job; she has a strong belt and does an endearing rendition of Sal Tlay Ka Siti. This is a very nice capture with no obstruction or blackouts, and only a bit of washout in superwide shots of high-contrast scenes. The video is very steady and the sound is excellent as usual. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call. A+
Bonnie & Clyde
14/11/09 ~ La Jolla Playhouse, CA
Laura Osnes, Stark Sands, Melissa van der Schyff, Claybourne Elder, Chris Peluso, Wayne Duvall, Mare Winningham, Michael Mulligan, Michael Lanning. Nice capture of this new Wildhorn show. There are only a couple very short blackouts throughout the show and hardly any washout. A
Bonnie & Clyde
9/11/11 ~ 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+
The Boy from Oz
16/4/00 ~ Perth, Australia
Todd McKenney, Chrissie Amphlett, Jill Perryman, Amanda Harrison. Pro-shot with multiple cameras of the final performance. Beautiful production with some changes before the show transferred to Broadway. A+
The Boy From Oz
16/10/03 ~ Broadway
Hugh Jackman, Stephanie J. Block, Beth Fowler, Isabel Keating, Jarrod Emick, Michael Mulheren. Mitchel David Federan. Opening night video; great picture and sound and lots of closeups; the two shows listed are different as the show was changing throughout previews; Digital video, first generation from the master. A
Blood Brothers
16/8/03 ~ Phoenix Theatre; London, UK
Sarah Hay (u/s), Philip Stewart, Stephen Palfreman, Mark Hutchinson, Louise Russell, Louise Clayton, Daniel Taylor. Camcorder video, some heads in the way but excellent closeups and sound throughout. A
Blood Brothers
3/2010~West End, London
Melanie C (Mrs Johnstone), Philip Stewart (Narrator), Stephen Palfreman (Mickey), Richard Reynard (Eddie), Vivienne Carlyle (Mrs Lyons), Louise Clayton (Linda), Michael Southern (Sammy), Owen Oldroyd (Mr Lyons). The video is filmed from the horribly raked back stalls of the Phoenix, which does mean some heads in the bottom of the screen but they are shot around very well and completely avoided whenever possible. All the action is well-followed using a variety of shots, and the colours are faithful to the original, with little to no spotlight washout. Overall, a good video of an amazing cast. A+
Blood Brothers
Summer 2010~UK Tour
Niki Evans (Mrs. Johnstone), Robbie Scotcher (The Narrator), Sean Jones (Mickey), Paul Davies (Eddie), Tracey Spencer (Mrs. Lyons), Kelly-Anne Gower (Linda), Daniel Taylor (Sammy). Nicely filmed from the balcony with a good mix of close-ups and full stage shots. One head occasionally appears in the right of the frame, but nothing too bad. Probably the best capture of this long running show I've seen. A+
Blood Brothers
October 2012 ~ London
Vivienne Carlyle (Mrs. Johnstone), Philip Stewart (Narrator), Mark Rice Oxley (Mickey), Paul Christopher (Eddie), Abigail Jaye (Mrs. Lyons), Louise Clayton (Linda), Michael Southern (Sammy), Kevin Pallister (Mr. Lyons). The video actually consists of footage filmed throughout two shows and spliced together to make a single DVD. Marilyn Monroe 2 is missing and there are a couple of other brief blackouts during some dialogue scenes. Filmed from two different angles: the dress circle and back stalls. Due to the Phoenix's inconvenient setup, neither position is completely free of head obstruction, but they are filmed around effectively. The action is followed very well using a variety of shots as needed, and the colors are faithful to the original. All in all, a great video of a brilliant cast. A-
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
31/10/2010 ~ 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
The Bodyguard
10/8/2013 ~ London
Heather Headly, Lloyd Owen, Debbie Kurup, Mark Letheren, Ray Shell, Nicalos Colicos, Mark McKerracher, Sean Chapman, David Page, Oliver Le Sueur. Heather’s final performance as Rachel Marron and she was on fire, including some amazing belt and extra sol singing in many of the songs. Sadly I had minimal battery that day, so the recording footage stops towards the end of act one, so missing I Will Always Love You sung by Lloyd Owen and I Have Nothing and the rest of act two, though has a complete HQ audio. Recorded from the central stalls from slightly further back though nothing is obstructed. Some washout and filmed in nice 16:9 HD. Not for trade. Please do not ask. A (Master)
Breakfast at Tiffany's
9/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Emilia Clarke (Holly Golightly), Cory Michael Smith (Fred), George Wendt (Joe Bell), James Yaegashi (I Y Yunioshi), Suzanne Bertish (Madame Spanella), John Rothman (Editor/Sid Arbuck), Tony Torn (Rusty Trawler), Lee Wilkof (OJ Berman). This play is closer to the novella than the film, and Emilia Clarke gives a wonderful performance as Holly. The play itself - well I'm rather on the fence about that, I think Fred narrate too much but it does have interesting moments. This is unfortunately not as well filmed as ushers were on high alert, so slightly more shaky and obstructed, but I shot around it as much as possible. A-
The Bridges of Madison County
9/3/2014 ~ Broadway
Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, Hunter Foster, Michael X. Martin, Cass Morgan, Caitlin Kinnunen, Derek Klena. Beautiful HD capture of this moving musical. Kelli and Steven do a divine job in the roles and the music is wonderfully written and performed. Really a nice piece of Theatre. A
The Bridges of Madison County
16/4/14 ~ Broadway
Kelli O'Hara, Steven Pasquale, Hunter Foster, Michael X. Martin, Cass Morgan, Caitlin Kinnunen, Derek Klena. Excellent HD capture of this short lived musical, gone too soon. This is the second and even better capture of the show. Kelli and Steven still creating excellent work here. Gem of a show that should have stuck around longer. A
Bright Star
13/9/2014 ~ San Diego, CA
Carmen Cusack, AJ Shively, Wayne Alan Wilcox, Wayne Duvall, Allison Briner (u/s Mama Murphy), Stephen Lee Anderson, Stephen Bogardus, Jeff Hiller, Kate Loprest, Hannah Elless, Libby Winters Very well filmed in 16:9 with no obstructions or blackouts; some slight washout in a couple scenes; excellent clear picture and sound is excellent. Nice video. 2 DVDs. A+
Bring It On
4/12/2011~Los Angles
Taylor Louderman, Adrienne Warren, Jason Gotay, Elle McLemore,Ryann Redmond, Adriana DeBose, Gregory Haney, Neil Haskell, Janet Krupin, Kate Rockwell, Nicolas Womack. An excellent capture of this new musical that was surprisingly a great time. This was surprisingly fun and quite campy along the lines of Legally Blonde and had some great numbers and songs. A-
Bring It On
24/10/2012 ~ Broadway
Taylor Louderman (Campbell), Adrienne Warren (Danielle), Ariana DeBose (Nautica), Jason Gotay (Randall), Gregory Haney (La Cienaga), Neil Haskell (Steven), Janet Krupin (Kylar), Elle McLemore (Eva), Nicolas Womak (Twig), Ryann Redmond (Bridget). Heads at the bottom of the screen during a good part of the show when action takes place at the foot of the stage but it's shot around well. Good sound throughout. A-
Broadway In Bryant Park
2/8/2007~Bryant Park, New York
Ashlee Brown, Gavin Lee, Ashlee Parker-Angel, Darlene Love, Drew Sarich, Lea Salonga, Adam Jacobs. Proshot. A+
Broadway In Bryant Park
9/9/2007 | Bryant Park, New York
Julie Craig, Montego Glover (The Color Purple); Burke Moses, Nick Spangler, Angela Robinson (The Fantasticks); the cast of Spring Awakening; Sebastian Arcelus, Alli Mauzey, Julia Murney (Wicked). Includes sound check footage. A
Broadway in Bryant Park
16/7/2009~New York
Performances by: THE LITTLE MERMAID ("Her Voice" pop version - Drew Seeley, "Part of Your World" - Chelsea Morgan Stock, "She's In Love" - Brian D'Addario and Girls); 9 TO 5 ("I Just Might" and "Shine Like the Sun" - Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty, Ensemble); THE TOXIC AVENGER ("Who Will Save New Jersey?", "All Men Are Freaks", "Brand New Day in New Jersey" - Celina Carvajal, Nick Cordero, Jonathan Root, Erin Leigh Peck, Nicholas Rodriguez); PURE COUNTRY ("Heartland", "Pretend", "Don't Remind Me"-Anderson Davis and female performer with sheet music.
BROADWAYS LOST TREASURES (PRO DVD)
Program includes: BROADWAY DIVAS Vivian Blaine, "Adelaide's Lament," Guys and Dolls Patti LuPone, "A New Argentina," Evita Angela Lansbury, "Worst Pies in London," Sweeney Todd Carol Channing, "Before the Parade Passes By," Hello, Dolly! Julie Andrews, "Send in the Clowns," A Little Night Music
LEADING MEN Zero Mostel, "If I Were a Rich Man," Fiddler on the Roof Yul Brynner, "Shall We Dance," The King and I John Raitt, "Hey There," The Pajama Game Robert Preston, "Trouble," The Music Man Paul Lynde, "Kids," Bye Bye Birdie DANCIN' Joel Grey, "Willkommen," Cabaret Tommy Tune, Twiggy, "Chasin' the Clouds Away," My One and Only Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, "All That Jazz," "Nowadays," Chicago Jerry Orbach, "Lullaby of Broadway," 42nd Street RECORD BREAKERS Andrea McArdle, cast, "Tomorrow," Annie Cast, "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile," Annie Betty Buckley and cast, "Jellicle Songs," "Memory," Cats BONUS PERFORMANCES! Both DVD and VHS formats include five additional performances not seen on the PBS pledge-special broadcasts. Ann Miller, Mickey Rooney, "McHugh Medley," Sugar Babies Patti LuPone, "Buenos Aires," Evita Barbara Harris, "Movie Star Gorgeous," The Apple Tree Bonnie Franklin, "Applause," Applause Dorothy Loudon and cast, "Easy Street," "Tomorrow" (reprise), Annie
BROADWAYS LOST TREASURES 2 (PRO DVD)
THE LEADS "Patti LuPone, Anything Goes "Angela Lansbury, Beatrice Arthur, Mame "Robert Morse, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying "Jane Lapotaire, Piaf "Richard Kiley, Man of La Mancha ALL SINGING, ALL DANCING "Nell Carter, cast, Ain’t Misbehavin’ "Michael Jeter, Brent Barrett, Grand Hotel "Gregory Hines, Jelly’s Last Jam " Walter Bobbie, Nathan Lane, Guys and Dolls. REVIVALS AND RECORD BREAKERS "George Hearn, cast, La Cage aux Folles "Cast, Les Misérables "Shirley Verrett, cast, Carousel "Jerry Orbach, Chicago .BONUS PERFORMANCES "Katharine Hepburn, Coco "Robert Lindsay, Me and My Girl "Tom Bosley, Fiorello! "Kathi Moss, cast, Nine Bill Hutton, cast, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . BONUS EXTRA: Five additional erformances not seen on the PBS broadcast .
BROADWAY'S LOST TREASURES 3 (2005, Pro-Shot DVD)
Performances: Cast, "42nd Street," "We're in the Money," 42nd Street, 2001; Gwen Verdon, Ray Waltson, "Whatever Lola Wants," Damn Yankees, 1971; Vanessa Williams and cast, medley, Into the Woods, 2002; Jerry Orbach, "She Likes Basketball," Promises, Promises, 1969; Debbie Allen and cast, "America," West Side Story,
1980; Cast, "Sing, Sing, Sing," Fosse, 1999; Michel Bell and cast, "Ol' Man River," Show Boat, 1995; Anthony Roberts and cast, "Step to the Rear," How Now, Dow Jones, 1968; Alfred Drake, "Where Is the Life That Late I Led," Kiss Me Kate, 1971; Julie Andrews, medley from My Fair Lady and Camelot, 1991; Harry Groener and cast, "I Can't Be Bothered Now," Crazy for You, 1992; Chita Rivera and cast, "Where You Are," Kiss of the Spider Woman, 1993; Robert Goulet and Inga Swenson, "Indian Love Call, " Rose-Marie, 1982; Cast, "T'Ain't Nobody's Business if I Do," Black and Blue, 1989; Zero Mostel, "Comedy Tonight," A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 1971; Ethel Merman, medley from Girl Crazy, Call Me Madam, and Gypsy, 1972; Kristin Chenoweth, "My New Philosophy," You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, 1999; Cast, "Caldonia," Five Guys Named Moe, 1992; Cast, "Ragtime," Ragtime 1998 # Four additional performances not seen on the PBS broadcast: Jonathan Pryce and cast, "The American Dream," Miss Saigon, 1991; Angela Lansbury, "Everything's Coming Up Roses," Gypsy, 1975; Robert Goulet, "The Happy Time, " The Happy Time, 1968; Desi Arnaz, "She Could Shake Her Maracas," Too Many Girls, 1972
Broadway Loves The 80’s
13/6/07 ~ Joe’s Pub, New York City
Comedian and VH1 host Mo Rocca hosts Broadway Loves the 80's, a concert held at Joe's Pub, which will benefit the United Nations Association HERO Campaign. The show features a variety of Broadway performers singing their favorite songs from the 1980s; the line-up features Shoshana Bean, Kevin Cahoon, Jenn Colella, Nikki Renee Daniels, Natascia Diaz, Adam Fleming, Ellen Foley, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kate Shindle, Marty Thomas, The Broadway Boys (Jesse Nager, Telly Leung, Tyler Maynard, Peter Matthew Smith, Daniel Calvert, and Michael James Scott), the cast of Awesome 80’s Prom, and three of Rocca's co-stars from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Aaron Albano, Stanley Bahorek, and Jared Gertner. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Crystal clear. DVD has been enhanced to include thumbnail images and chapter stops for all the songs. A
Broadway On Broadway
10/9/2001 ~ WNBC-TV
Hosted by Brooke Shields with Bebe Neuwirth and the cast of Chicago, Ivan Rutherford, the cast of Rent, the cast of Kiss Me Kate, Howard McGillan, Michelle Lee, Tony Roberts, the cast of Mamma Mia, Rebecca Luker, Annie Golden and the cast of The Full Monty, the cast of Blast!, Hunter Foster and the cast of Urinetown, Brad Oscar, Kate Burton, Terrance Mann and the cast of The Rocky Horror Show, the cast of 42nd Street, more… “Broadway on Broadway is the largest, free outdoor public event held in Times Square. The annual kick-off to the Broadway season and draws more than 50,000 theatre lovers to watch as their favorite performers take the stage to give them a taste of what the year has in store for them. The event features hundreds of members from the casts of the current Broadway musicals, as well as additional members from upcoming musicals new for the season.” Commercials have been edited out. A
Broadway on Broadway
15/9/2002~New York
Hosted by Joey Fatone and Marissa Jaret Winokur. Performances from Aida, Beauty and the Beast, The Boys from Syracuse, Cabaret, Chicago, 42nd Street, Hairspray, Into the Woods, Les Miserables, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Oklahoma!, The Phantom of the Opera, The Producers, Rent, Thoroughly Modern. Millie, Urinetown. Melanie Griffith (Chicago). Sneak previews from Amour, Flower Drum Song, Hollywood Arms, Man of La Mancha, Movin' Out. Special guest appearances by Edie Falco and Stanley Tucci (Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune), Anne Heche (Proof), Kathleen Turner and Jason Biggs (The Graduate), Carol Burnett, Harvey Fierstein, Vanessa Williams. A
Broadway on Broadway
2003~New York
Hosted by Jane Krakowski and Nathan Lane. Performances from Chicago (They Both Reached for the Gun with Brent Barrett and Melanie Griffin), Mamma Mia (Money, Money, Money), Gypsy (Baby June and Her Newsboys), Nine (Unsual Way), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Forget About the Boy with Sutton Foster), Phantom of the Opera (Music of the Night with Hugh Panaro), Avenue Q (If You Were Gay), The Producers (I Want to Be a Producer), Cabert (I Don't Care Much with Jon Secada), Never Gonna Dance (Pick Yourself Up), Big River (Muddy Water), Little Shop of Horrors (Suddenly Seymour with Hunter Foster and Kerry Butler), Taboo (Stranger in This World with Euan Morton), Wizard and I (Idina Menzel), Hairspray (Good Morning Baltimore with Kathy Brier), Rent (Seasons of Love), Give My Regards to Broadway. A-
Broadway on Broadway
2004~New York
Hosted by Wayne Brady and Christy Carlson Romano, with Brooke Shields, Harvey Fierstein, Tovah Feldshuh, Michael McKeon, B.D. Wong, Idina Menzel, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Hunter Foster, Sutton Foster, more. 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. A-
Broadway Under the Stars
6/6/2006~Centrel Park, NYC
Michael Arden, Carolee Carmello, Kevin Clay, Manoel Felciano, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Donna McKechnie, Matthew Morrison, Anika Noni Rose, Kelli O'Hara, Elaine Stritch, Lee Ann Womack, Michael Cerveris, John Cullum, Christine Ebersole, Sutton Foster, Shuler Hensley, Brian d'Arcy James, Jane Krakowski, Rebecca Luker, Bebe Neuwirth, "Jersey Boys" Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer. A+
Brookyln
26/6/05 ~ Final Broadway Performance
Eden Espinosa as Brooklyn, Ramona Keller as Paradice, Cleavant Derricks as Streetsinger, Kevin Anderson as Taylor, Karen Olivo as Faith. Great capture and performances, from master. A
Bullets Over Broadway
29/3/2014 ~ Broadway
Janet Dickinson as (u/s) Helen, Zach Braff, Vincent Pastore, Betsy Wolfe, Helene Yorke, Karen Ziemba, Brooks Ashmanskas, Lenny Wolpe, Nick Cordero. Excellent HD capture of this hilarious show. The railing can enter the very bottom of frame on wider shots, but mostly shot over it. This cast is top notch, spot on and just 100% perfect! Will be tough to beat this Tony Season. A-
Bullet Over Broadway
24/8/2014 ~ Broadway
David Shayne: Zach Braff, Helen Sinclair: Marin Mazzie, Cheech: Nick Cordero, Olive Neal: Helene Yorke, Ellen: Betsy Wolfe, Nick Valenti: Vincent Pastore, Julian Marx: Lenny Wolpe, Warner Purcell: Brooks Ashmanskas, Eden Brent: Karen Ziemba. A great capture of the final Broadway performance. The cast and audience are full of energy— there are entrances applauses for everyone, and huge laughs throughout the show. I believe this is the only capture of Marin in this role, and she’s absolutely incredible. Zach’s speech after the final curtain call is touching, and he brings the entire crew and orchestra onstage to take the last bow. Act one has a few issues, but act two is much better. Tiger Rag, The Hot Dog Song, and the first scene in Olive’s apartment are all blacked out, totaling about 10 minutes in act one, but the rest of the show is intact. There are some heads blocking the center and sides of the stage in act one; they are worked around when possible, but the right side is completely obscured several times. Act two is nearly perfect with no blackouts and just some small heads at the bottom that don’t block anything. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, Zach’s farewell speech, and playbill scans. A-
Bye Bye Birdie
7/2008 ~ NSMT - Beverly, MA
Bianca Marroquin, James Patterson, Ari Butler, Madeleine Doherty, Mary-Pat Green, Alessa Neeck, Robert Saoud, Adam Piispanen, Edward M. Barker, Jeremy Benton, Joe Bowerman, Shavanna Calder, Elizabeth Clinard, Gina Duci, AJ Hughes, Laura Irion, Andy Jones, Charlie Logan, Paul Miller, Peter Mills, Mara Newbery, Ellen Peterson, Scott P. Sambuco, Dawn C.Tucker, Kirstin Tucker. Pro-shot. Recorded with a few cameras from the round, with a three minute promo and sound from the soundboard. A+
Bye Bye Birdie
16/9/09 ~ 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
1994 ~ London - Donmar Warehouse
Alan Cumming, Jane Horrocks, Adam Godley, Sarah Kestelman, Georgia Raistrick, Charlotte Medcalf, Michael Gardiner. Proshot of the Donmar production; no generation loss to speak of; great video. A
Cabaret
29/3/03 ~ Broadway matinee
Neil Patrick Harris, Deborah Gibson, Tom Bosley, Mariette Hartley. A great capture of Neil and Debbie. Digital, from the master. A
Cabaret
4/11/06 ~ West End, London
Anna Maxwell Martin, Michael Hayden, James Dreyfus, Sheila Hancock, Geoffrey Hutchings, Harriet Thorpe, Andrew Maud. A totally different Cabaret then previous ones. Wonderful production filled with very "raw" emotion. This production does contain nudity. Crystal clear picture and sound, Fantastic performances. A+
Cabaret UK Tour
27/09/08 ~ Last Show in Liverpool
Samantha Barks, Wayne Sleep, Jenny Logan, Matt Zimmerman, Henry Luxemburg, Karl Moffatt, Suanne Braun, Danni Bowen, Theo Cook, Jessica Ellen, Nouska Hanly, Lucy James, Hendrick January, Alastair Postlethwaite, Rebecca Scarrot, Benjamin Timothy, Cydney Uffindell-Phillips and Tom Woods. Full Act 1 and 10 Mins of Act 2. Overall, what is captured is nice, with some great close-ups - albeit, sometimes shakey. There are unfortunately quite a few blackouts, but the main songs are unaffected such as: So What?, Don't Tell Mama, Mein Herr, Perfectly Marvelous and Maybe This Time. The first 10 mins or so of Act 1 is mostly blackout, whilst I plucked up the courage to actually lift up the camera. As for Act 2, there is around 10 mins of footage, but it is mostly audio. B+
Cabaret
22/3/09 ~ UK Tour
Highlights: Samantha Barks,Wayne Sleep, Jenny Logan, Matt Zimmerman, Henry Luxemburg, Karl Moffatt, Suanne Braun, Danni Bowen. Only musical numbers about 70 minutes long. Some shaking throughout but improves as the show goes on. Nice close-ups with clear picture. B+
Cabaret
30/3/2014 ~ Broadway
Michelle Williams, Leeds Hill as (u/s) Emcee, Linda Emond, Danny Burstein, Bill Heck, Aaron Krohn, Gayle Rankin. Beautiful HD capture of the wonderful revival with no obstructions. Leeds does a wonderful job in the role of the Emcee. Stunning second revival with terrific performances from the entire cast. Linda and Danny are just perfect together. A+
Cabaret
3/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Michelle Williams, Linda Emond, Danny Burstein, Bill Heck, Aaron Krohn, Gayle Rankin. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions and features the entire Revival Cast. Alan gives a terrific return performance as the Emcee. Gayle and Linda still give such beautiful performances that are wonderful to watch. 2 DVDs. A+
Cabaret
19/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Emcee: Alan Cumming Sally Bowles: Michelle Williams Fraulein Schneider: Linda Emond Herr Schultz: Danny Burstein Clifford Bradshaw: Bill Heck Ernst Ludwig: Benjamin Eakeley (u/s) Fraulein Kost: Kaleigh Cronin (u/s) Rosie: Kelly Paredes (u/s) Lulu: Stacey Sipowicz (u/s) Frenchie/Gorilla: Andrea Goss Texas: Jessica Pariseau Fritzie: Gayle Rankin Helga: Kristin Olness Bobby: Leeds Hill Victor: Dylan Paul Hans/Rudy: Evan D Siegel Herman/Max: Caleb Damschroder A fantastic capture of Alan and Michelle with a few understudies in the supporting roles. The production is spectacular, Michelle is ethereal, and Alan is stunning. This is a near perfect capture with no washout, no obstruction, and just one quick dropout in act one. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+
Cabaret
11/2014 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming (Emcee), Emma Stone (Sally Bowles), Linda Emond (Fraulein Schneider), Danny Burstein (Herr Schultz), Bill Heck (Clifford Bradshaw). Emma Stone is a great Sally! Missing the first few seconds of Wilkommen, but otherwise complete. Very steady, focused, and mostly unobstructed. Includes curtain call and Alan’s BCEFA speech. A
Cabaret
20/11/2014 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Emma Stone, Kristie Dale Sanders as (u/s) Fraulein Schneider, Philip Hoffman as (u/s) Herr Shultz, Bill Heck, Aaron Krohn, Gayle Rankin. Excellent HD capture of the Revival with Emma joining the cast as Sally. She does a dazzling job in the role and very precise in detail. Lovely performances from Kristie and Philip. A
Cabaret
14/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Sienna Miller, Linda Emond, Danny Burnstein, Benjamin Eakeley as (u/s) Cliff, Aaron Krohn, Hani Furstenberg. Beautiful HD capture of Sienna joining the cast as the final Sally Bowles and Hani joining as Kost. Still wonderful and solid performances as the show plays it's final few performances. A
Carousel
2012 ~ UK Tour
Eric Greene, Gillene Herbert, Claire Boulter, Joseph Shovelton, Candida Benson, Elena Ferrari, Alex Newton. An amzing beautiful capture in 16:9 wide-screen with no obstruction and action Extremly well followed of this fantastic new presentation by Opera North. A must for every Collector. A+
Carousel
4/2015 ~ Lyric Opera Chicago
Steven Pasquale, Laura Osnes, Jenn Gambatese, Matthew Hydzik, Denyce Graves, Jarrod Emick, Charlotte D'Amboise, Tony Roberts. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of this exquisite production. It is perfectly cast and performed. A huge production that is wonderful to take in. A
Carrie
4/2/2012~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-
Carrie
18/3/12 ~ Off Broadway
Anne Tolpegin as (u/s) Margaret White, Molly Ranson, Christy Altomare, Carmen Cusack, Jenanna De Waal, Derek Klena, Ben Thompson. Terrific capture one of my favorite shows. Marin was more of a Barbara Cook portrayal, Anne was more of a Betty Buckley. Rare performance as Anne only went on a handful of times. A-
Carrie
10/10/2013 ~ Seattle, WA
Alice Ripley (Margaret White), Keaton Whittaker (Carrie White), Kendra Kassebaum (Miss Gardner), Larissa Schmitz (Sue Snell), Kody Bringman (Tommy Ross), Tessa Archer (Chris Hargensen). Based on the revised Off-Broadway version, and presented at the Balagan Theatre. This was recorded at the final run-through prior to opening night, so there are a few “holds” as they worked out the kinks: -After “Evening Prayers” there is a hold to change all microphone batteries, resulting in most of the song being run a second time (the sound check was removed and put as a bonus at the end of act two); -During the scene where Carrie is getting ready for the prom a microphone made a "farting" noise and Alice grabbed her butt and said "sorry" which made the cast and tech crew laugh; -The first attempt at dumping the blood on Carrie didn’t work, for the second attempt, it got into Keaton’s eyes, which resulted in Louis Hobson (the show’s director and Alice’s Next To Normal co-star) to come up on stage; -Alice didn’t have the rubber prop knife for the end, she had a real knife- so she mocked stabbing Carrie. Despite these run through glitches, this is a fantastic production. Well filmed with a nice mix of close-ups and full stage shots and no obstructions. A
Catch Me If You Can
15/8/09 ~ Seattle,WA
Norbert Leo Butz,Aaron Tveit,Tom Wopat, Kerry Butler, Rachel de Benedet, Felicia Finley, Linda Hart. Some very quick blackouts, none last more than 30 seconds or so.Very little obstruction, just heads on the bottom and the right, mostly in wideshots, and they're hardly noticeable. A-
Catch Me If You Can
27/4/11 ~ 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
Catch Me If You Can
14/9/2014 ~ San Diego, CA
Frank Abignale Jr: Jacob Neary, Carl Hanratty: Josh Adamson, Frank Abignale Sr: Robert Neary, Paula Abagnale: Tracy Lore, Brenda Strong: Heather Lundstedt, Branton: Johnny Fletcher, Dollar: Matthew Malecki, Cod: Eric Hellmers, Roger Strong: Ralph Johnson, Carol Strong: Karla J Franko, Cheryl Ann: Kristina MillerA nice capture of this show at Moonlight Amphitheatre in San Diego. The production is very well done with great costumes, lighting, and choreography. Jacob is a fantastic young talent, charming, and so fun to watch. Josh makes a great Hanratty; his comedic timing is spot on, and he and Jacob have a nice rapport.A perfect capture with no blackouts and no obstruction. There is a little washout, especially in wide shots, but very nice overall. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
1/1/2013 ~ Broadway
Scarlett Johansson, Benjamin Walker, Ciaran Hinds, Debra Monk, Emily Bergl, Tanya Birl, Will Cobbs, Jordan Dean, Vin Knight, Michael Park, Brian Reddy, Lance Roberts, Cherene Snow. Filmed in HD 16:9 Widescreen; very nicely filmed video with clear picture, no obsructions and good sound. A
Cats
25/4/92 ~ London
Shezwae Powell, Guy-Paul Ruolt, De St. Germain, Barbara King and Geoffrey Garratt. Camera follows the action well. Slightly fuzzy, but not too bad. Includes a tv special about Gillian Lynne revisiting the Original cast for rehearsalsal and a tv special about the German cast spoken in German. B+
Cats
23/1/93 ~ West End, London
Jacqui Scott, Donald Franke, Donna King, Rebecca Thornhill, Peter Bishop, Christopher Howard, Jo Bingham, Shaun Henson. Starts out at “Dare you look at a king?” and it’s black and white until Victoria’s solo dance. At the end of the show there is a partial showing of the Vienna cast. B
Cats
11/5/2002 ~ West End, London (closing night)
Jack Rebaldi (Munkustrap), John Patridge (Rum Tum Tugger), Chrissi Hamond (Grizabella), Junix Inocian (Old Deuteronomy) Alexis Owen Hobbs (Bombalurina), Barbara King (Demeter), Ben Tyrell (Mister Mistoffelees). Full show, bootleg, final performance, including pre-show interviews. Filmed from the Pro-shot that was showed in the Convent Garden. Not the best quality, but very watchable and action followed very well. B+
Cats
2003 ~ Bradford, UK tour
Summer Strallen (Cassandra), Adrian Edmeades (Tantomile), Sally Whitehead (Gumbie cat). Full show, full stage shot with no zooms. Lot's of loss due to conversion (I guess), so I was suprised it's not older. Rare. B+
Cats
Summer 2006 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Kristen Bussiere, Andrew C. Hodge, Timothy Walton, Ra-Sean Holloway, Megan Bussiere, Alycia Silber, Gregory Hanks, Nicolas Williams, Mickey McGuire, Cassandra Muha, Tom Straffi, Danielle Mondi, Amanda Gardella, Elizabeth Johnstone, Erica Cenci, Melissa Swanton, Rachel Brown, Valerie Anne Vitale, Casset Carelli, Tom Garruto, Art Vandalay. Great regional production with some nice costumes, but some are quite confusing. For example, Bombalurina's costumes looks like Jemima's, and Jenny's costume looks like Etcetera's. A+
Cats
25/7/10 ~ 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-
Cats
30/3/2013 ~ UK Tour
Joanna Ampil (Grizabella) Katie Warsop (Rumpleteazer) Clare Rickard (Jellylorum) Melissa James (Baombalurina) Lily Fraser (Demeter) Alice Redmond (Jennyanydots) Alicia Beck (Victoria/White Cat) Dawn Williams (Jemima) Nicholas Pound (Old Deutoronomy) Ben Palmer (Munkustrap) Oliver Savile (Rum Tum Tugger) Joseph Poulton (Quazo/Mistoffelees) Paul F Monaghan (Asparagus/Bustopher Jones/Growl Tiger:) Barnaby Thompson (Mungojerrie) Ross Finnie (Skimbleshanks) Jessica Buckby (Cassandra) Lizzi Franklin (Tantomile) Joal Morris (Carbucketty). Full stage high quality capture of the new touring production. Shot in 16:9 HD from the circle, with very clear audio from the front row of the lodge, so no obstructions. Fantastic choreography. A
Cats
19/4/2014 ~ La Mirada, CA
Steven Agdeppa, Clent Bowers, Autumn Crockett, Neil Dale, Daniel Dawson, Lauren Decierdo, Jake Dupree, Todrick Hall, Jamie Joseph, Derek Lewis, Madison Mitchell, Colette Peters, Kelli Provart, Melvin Ramsey, Tiffany Reid, Nina Schreckengost, Brian Steven Shaw, Hannah Jean Simmons, Dane Wagner, Karl Warden, Chryssie Whitehead, Jenna Wright. No blackouts or washout, some heads at the bottom throughout and they block the very front edge of the stage; excellent clear sound and filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call. A-
Chaplin
22/8/12 ~ Broadway
Rob McClure, Erin Mackey, Jenn Colella, Christiane Noll, Jim Borstelmann, Michael McCormick, Zachary Unger, Wayne Alan Wilcox. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions from the second preview. The musical explores the life of Chaplin from start to finish and every point in between! Some great performances here and strong voices. A
Chaplin
Act 1: 12/13/12 and Act 2: 12/14/12 Broadway
Rob McClure, Christiane Noll, Zachary Unger, Ethan Khusidman, Wayne Alan Wilcox, Jim Borstelmann, Michael McCormick, Jenn Colella, Erin Mackey, Eric Santagata (u/s), Hayley Podschun, Sarah O'Gleby, Emily Tyra, Lisa Gajda, Timothy Hughes, Sara Edwards. Act 2 takes a moment to get settled due to latecomers. Good clear video with nice picture and sound; many changes done since previews. A
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Summer 2013 ~ London
Dougles Hodge, Nigel Planer, Clive Carter, Jasna Ivir, Billy Boyel, Issacc Rouse, Regan Stokes, Elle Simones, Jade Johnson, Luca Toomey. This was the second Roald Dahl show the West End has originated, and I kept comparing it to Matilda, and even though Matilda was simpler it definitely one me over. The basic sets (by that I mean sets with no special affects) were nicely done, though I was expecting the show to raise the West End to another level, but it didn't really and the show used to many special affects, and didn't let the audience use their imagination. Douglas Hodge was amazing as Willy Wonka, his acting was very strong and gave a killer performance. He was a great mixture of Johnny Depps' sarcasm and Gene Wilders' soft tender. Shot from the front row of the Dress Circle in 16:9 widescreen with only wide shots. No head obstructions or blackouts, but the show it self was very dark, and poorly lit, so it can sometimes be hard to make out the faces. Overall a nice recording and you can get a great vibe for the show. Unreleased DVD. Not for trade. A+ (Master)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2013/2014 ~ London
Dougles Hodge, Nigel Planer, Clive Carter, Jasna Ivir, Billy Boyel, Louis Suc. Different capture from the one above (so please don't bug me), shot in raw HD (which is stunning), some minimal wondering and the camera can be slightly high for minimal seconds, but otherwise, focuses on the action and creates a great feel for the new show. Washout when the kids are on the TVs. Limited trades. A-
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
15/1/2015 ~ London
Alex Jennings (Willy Wonka), Zachary Loonie (Charlie Bucket), Vincent Finch (Augustus Gloop), Amy Carter (Veruca Salt), Rhianna Dorris (Violet Beauregarde), Daniel Rhodes (Mike Teavee), Billy Boyle (Grandpa Joe). Fun show with very imaginative staging, though I do wish they used more songs from (either) movie. The first 5 minutes of Act 1 has some wandering and blackouts, but after that it is a steady and unobstructed shot. Includes curtain call. A
Cher in Concert: Dress to Kill Tour
7/6/2014 ~ Chicago
Amazing concert with Cyndi Lauper as the Opening Act. Contains five songs from Cyndi's set. Cher Concert in Full, includes: Woman's World, Strong Enough, Dressed to Kill, The Beat Goes On, I Got You Babe, Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves, Dark Lady, Half-Breed, Welcome to Burlesque, You Haven't Seen the Last of Me, Take It Like a Man, Walking in Memphis, Just Like Jesse James, I Found Someone, If I Could Turn Back Time, Believe, I Hope You Find it. Filmed from Ten Rows back on main floor, excellent capture. A-
Chess
1988 ~ Prince Edward Theatre, London
Grainne Renihan (Florence), David Burt (Anatoly), Anthony Head (Freddie), John Turner (Molokov), Kevin Colson (Walter), Ria Jones (Svetlana), Tom Jobe (Arbiter). Looks like it was taken from two cameras and edited. Decent that you can see how everything was staged, 64 video screens, lighted chess board stage. B-
Chess The Musical
1990 ~ Plymouth UK
Rebecca Storm (Florence), Maurice Clark (Anatoly), Richard Barnes (Freddie), Linda Mae-Brewer. House cam shot with no close-ups but decent sound. B+
Chess
2010 ~ 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
13/06/2001 ~ London
Leigh Zimmerman, Denise Van Outen,Michael Simkins, Barry James, Susannah Fellows, Gary Milner, Kerry Jay. Filmed from stalls quite far back, but loads of close zooms, quick blackout at the start of All That Jazz when ushers made appearance, aside from that complete. Crystal clear picture, sound can be a little quiet in a few places but nothing major. A
Chicago
12/5/07 ~ Milwaukee, WI
Tour Cast: Terra C. MacLeod, Michelle DeJean, Kevin Mccready, Carol Woods, Tom Wopat, R. Bean. A terrific capture of this show with amazing shots. Michelle is the highlight here and gives a wonderful performance. A
Chicago
25/10/11 ~ 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. A
Chicago
9/2/2012~London
Sarah Soetaert, Rachel McDowall, Terence Maynard, James Doherty, Jasna Ivir, R. Whitehead, Lauren Brooke, Chantelle Carey, Abramo Ciullo.Highlights of show only. Act 1 (30 minutes): from All that Jazz to Introduction of Billy Flynn (right before All I Care About Is Love) Act 2 (45 minutes): missing a few minutes of Roxie's testimony (the doorbell rang - it doesn't matter/i can't go on) Filmed from the stalls. Slightly more than half is decent footage, the rest is the wrong bits of the stage, with some blackouts. Can be somewhat shaky at times, head obstructions. B-
Chicago
18/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Amra-Faye Wright (Velma), Amy Spanger (Roxie), Billy Ray Cyrus (Flynn), Brian O'Brien (Fred), Carol Woods (Mama), Cory English (Amos). I was a bit doubtful about Billy Ray Cyrus but he gave a good performance and the rest of the cast is great. In Act 1, All that Jazz is audio only and there is some heads in the wide shots. Act 2 is all there, and unobstructed. Nice close-ups and very clear. A-
Chicago
26/7/2013 ~ Hollywood Bowl
Roxie Hart: Ashlee Simpson, Velma Kelly: Samantha Barks, Billy Flynn: Stephen Moyer, Amos Hart: Drew Carey, Mama Morton: Lucy Lawless, Mary Sunshine: D. Tablak . Ensemble: Brad Anderson, Shamicka Benn-Moser, Alexis Carra, Shawn Emamjomeh, Melissa Emrico, Charissa Hogeland, Chris Holly, Aurore Joly, Ron Kellum, Jessica Perrizo, Mark C. Reis, Adrianne Richards, Randy Slovacek, Sherisse Springer, Leslie Stevens, Kim Taylor, Evelyn Christina Tonn, Leigh Wakeford, Melanie Waldron, Karl Warden, Corey Wright. A fantastic capture of the Hollywood Bowl’s yearly spectacle. The cast is solid without a weak link in the bunch. Even those without Broadway experience hold their own with the others. Samantha and Ashlee in particular have a nice chemistry together, with strong voices and great dancing. The stage and sets are much larger than the Broadway version, but the blocking and choreography fill them nicely. The show is completely intact from start to finish, filmed on a tri-pod so it’s very steady throughout. The first few minutes are a bit shaky and there’s obstruction that blocks the actors’ feet, but both issues are fixed after All That Jazz. Very little washout except in a few high-contrast wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with wides and mediums; there are no close-ups due to the distance from the stage. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A+
Chicago
2/2/2014 ~ US Tour
Roxie Hart: Paige Davis, Velma Kelly: Terra C MacLeod, Billy Flynn: John O’Hurley. A perfect capture of the Costa Mesa stop, featuring an amazing cast only assembled only for a one week stop on the tour. As far as I’m aware, this is the only capture of John O’Hurley in the role. The whole cast are seasoned pros who came together quite nicely. This is possibly the best Chicago video out there, with no blackouts, obstruction, or washout whatsoever, from the first second to the last bit of the curtain call. The video is very steady throughout, and the sound is excellent. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. A+
Children in Need
2006 ~ UK TV Special
Televised charity drive in the UK. Includes the musical performances: Wicked (Idina Menzel, Annalene Beechey, Cast), Evita (Elena Roger & Cast), Guys and Dolls (Patrick Swayze, Samantha Janus, Cast), Avenue Q, Daddy Cool, The Sound of Music (Connie Fisher, Cast), The Witches of Eastwick (Maria Friedman, Joanna Riding, Lucie Arnaz, Ian McShane), Kiss Me Kate (Nancy Anderson, Cast), Mamma Mia, Anything Goes (Sally Ann Triplett, John Barrowman), We Will Rock You (Tony Vincent, Sharon D. Clark, Cast), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chicago and more. Also includes, from the Royal Variety Performances: The Full Monty, Spamalot, Whistle Down the Wind, Thoroughly Modern Millie. A
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
12/6/02 ~ London
Starring Michael Ball and Richard O'Brien. A great capture of the short lived musical. No real obstructions and great performances, from the master. A
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
2/2010 ~ 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+
Cinderella
2/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark, Harriet Harris, Peter Bartlett, Ann Harada, Greg Hildreth, Marla Mindelle. Beautiful HD capture of this classic show, with this being the first time having appeared on Broadway! Really a top notch cast and a beautiful production, nicely staged. A
Cinderella
13/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Laura Osnes (Ella), Santino Fontana (Topher), Phumzile Sojola (Lord Pinkleton), Peter Bartlett (Sebastian), Victoria Clark (Marie), Greg Hildreth (Jean-Michel), Harriet Harris (Madame), Marla Mindelle (Gabrielle), Ann Harada (Charlotte)This show improved so much from the early previews (if you saw it then, do give it another chance!), its a great balance of the modern and the classic. Well filmed I think, there are a few small blackouts, a few seconds long because people were leaving for the washroom. One head at the bottom of stage, barely noticeable except during "There's Music in You". Wide-shots for the dance numbers and close-ups as necessary, very steady. A
Cinderella
17/4/2014 ~ Broadway
Carly Rae Jepsen, Fran Drescher, Victoria Clark, Joe Carroll, Peter Bartlett, Todd Buonopane, Stephanie Gibson, Ann Harada. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Carly and Fran were wonderful in the roles and really gave them their own touch! Great to see the show still in wonderful shape. A+
Cinderella
21/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Paige Faure (Ella), Joe Caroll (Topher), Victoria Clark (Marie), Nancy Opel (Madame), Stephanie Gibson (Gabrielle), Ann Harada (Charlotte), Todd Buonopane (Jean-Michel), Branch Woodman (u/s) (Lord Pinkleton), Peter Bartlett (Sebastian), Andy Mills (Footman), Michael Callahan (Driver), Jill Abramovitz (Lady of Ridicule) A nice capture of Paige’s Broadway run. Act one has a couple small heads that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen, but they don’t affect the action. Act two has no obstruction, but there is one blackout for about one minute during The Pursuit. There are also a couple quick dropouts in each act. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. There is some chatter from the kids in the audience, but the sound is otherwise excellent. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A
Cinderella
12/2014 ~ Chicago
Paige Faure, Andy Jones, Beth Glover, Kecia Lewis, David Andino, Aymee Garcia, Blake Hammond, Ashley Park. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This cast has to be one of the best ever on tour. Paige and Kecia were so hilarious and wonderful in their roles. Gabrielle falls in the Finale and Paige brings out a newspaper at the curtain call, to refernce Newsies also in Chicago. A+
Cinderella
1/1/2015 ~ Broadway
Ella: Keke Palmer Topher: Joe Carroll Marie: Judy Kaye Madame: Nene Leakes Gabrielle: Stephanie Gibson Charlotte: Laura Irion Jean-Michel: Todd Buonopane Lord Pinkleton: Phumzile Sojola Sebastian: Peter Bartlett Footman: Andy Mills Driver: Michael Callahan Lady of Ridicule: Jill Abramovitz A nice capture of Keke just two days before the show closed on Broadway. She’s lovely in the role, but has a very different voice than Laura or Paige. Many of the melodies were changed to fit her voice. Nene is also fantastic and gets a lot of laughs. A very nicely captured video; there are a few heads at the bottom of the screen during act one, but they are easily worked around so they rarely affect the action. Act two has no obstruction. There are also a couple quick dropouts in each act, but no major blackouts. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A-
Citizen Twain
21/8/2013 ~ Pasadena, CA
Val Kilmer (Mark Twain). Presented at the Pasadena Playhouse. Very nicely filmed. There are a few times during the show when the houselights come up, and the filmer has to hide the camera, so there are some blackouts occasionally. A
Clybourne Park
29/8/2012 ~ New York
Sarah Goldberg, Brendan Griffin, Damon Gupton, Christina Kirk, Jeemy Shamos, Frank Wood, Crystal A. Dickson (u/s). Shot from high above, and can be pixalized at times, which makes the picture blurry at times. Shot is widescreen. A-
The Color Purple
28/3/06 ~ Broadway
LaChanze, Felicia Fields, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, Kingsley Leggs, Darlesia Cearcy, Krisha Marcano, Brandon Dixon. Beautiful capture of this show, crystal clear picture and sound, great closeups. A
The Color Purple
17/10/07 ~ Broadway
Montego Glover as (u/s) Celie, Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, Alton Fitzgerald White, Natasha Yvette Williams, Chaz Lamar Shepherd, Darlesia Cearcy, Latrisa A. Coleman as (u/s) Squeak. Missing first ten minutes of each act, and some issues at the end of each act. Includes "Push Da Button" and "What About Love?" from 10.10.07 performance. A-
Coram Boy
26/5/2007 ~ Broadway
Jan Maxwell, Jolly Abraham, Uzo Aduba, Jacqueline Antaramian, Bill Camp. A nice capture of the show the day before closing. A-
The Cripple of Inishmaan
Spring 2014 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Ingrid Craigie, Padraic Delaney, Sarah Greene, Gillian Hanna, Gary Lilburn, Conor MacNiell, Pat Shortt, June Watson. A vivid crisp 16:9 HD capture of the short run of the fantastic play from the MGC company which was originated in London back in Summer 2014. The cast were all amazing - Daniel gave a brilliant performance. The capture is stunning. Shot from three rows back from the stalls, with a very wide lens, you can see everything and get a real feel for the basic yet impressive sets. 2 DVDs. A+
Cry-Baby
22/6/2008 ~ 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-
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
6/9/2012 ~ National Theatre London Live
Luke Treadway (Christopher), Nicola Walker (Judy), Paul Ritter (Ed), Una Stubbs (Mrs. Alexander), Niamh Cusack (Siobhan). This play won 7 2013 Olivier Awards including Best Play, the play follows a 15 year old math genius who tries to unravel the mystery of his neighbor's murdered dog that was found speared by a fork, this play is both a murder mystery and a tale of personal discovery for somebody on the edges of society. Recorded live for the National Theatre London. Proshot recorded with many camera from all different angles. Also includes the live interval during the show, and the countdown till the show starts once again for its second act. A++
The Curious Incident of the Dog at Night-Time
22/11/2014 ~ Broadway
Alex Sharp (Christopher), Francesca Faridany (Siobhan), Ian Barford (Ed), Enid Graham (Judy), Helen Carey (Mrs Alexander etc), Mercedes Herrero (Mrs Shears etc), Richard Hollis (Roger Shears etc). Alex gives a phenomenal performance and the staging is so creative and brilliant. One of the best plays this season! Very steady and focused. Includes curtain call and post-curtain call scene. A
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
30/12/2014 ~ Broadway
Christopher Boone: Taylor Trensch (alt) Siobhan: Francesca Faridany Ed: Tim Wright (u/s) Judy: Enid Graham Mrs Alexander: Helen Carey Mrs Shears/Mrs Gascoyne: Mercedes Herrero Roger Shears/Duty Sergeant/Mr Wise: Richard Hollis Mr Thompson/Policeman: Ben Horner Reverend Peters/Uncle Terry: David Manis A great capture of this fantastic show. Taylor gives an incredible performance, and the supporting cast is wonderful as well. The play itself is riveting and will likely do very well at the Tony’s. This is very nicely captured with no washout, no major blackouts, and very little obstruction. There are a couple quick dropouts, and a couple small heads that can occasionally be seen but do not affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound has a bit of shuffling in a few places, but overall is very good. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A
Cyrano De Bergerac
21/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Douglas Hodge, Clemence Poesy, Patrick Page, Kyle Soller, Max Baker, Bill Buell, Geraldine Hughes. Missing the first 2 minutes of act 1 and with a few small blackouts due to late seating and when Cyrano was in the audience, but a steady shot. Otherswise a nice video with clear picture and sound 2 DVDs A-
Dead Accounts
5/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes, Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, Jayne Houdyshell. First preview video well filmed with closeups and clear sound; although the actors are not miked. Nice video A-
Dirty Dancing
7/11/06 ~ West End, London
Georgina Rich, Josef Brown, David Rintoul, Rae Baker, Isabella Calthorpe, Nadia Coote, Issy van Randwyck. Crystal clear picture and sound of the classic story on stage. The London audience went nuts for this show. It was a fun show with classic moments. A
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
11/2014 ~ London
Robert Lindsay (Lawrence Jameson), Alex Gaumond (Freddy Benson), Katherine Kingsley (Christine Colgate), Bonnie Langford (Muriel Eubanks), Gary Wilmot (Andre Thibault), Lizzy Connolly (Jolene). A video of the reimagined London production (directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell) of the Broadway show, which is just as fun as ever with its old-fashioned charm and great numbers. Robert Lindsay and Alex Gaumond are hilarious as the eponymous scoundrels, and the supporting cast are all stellar, with Bonnie Langford and Gary Wilmot stealing the show in their roles. The video is shot from the circle with a very good view of the stage, and only some head obstruction in the bottom of wider shots. There are a few brief blackouts throughout the show, but mostly during dialogue scenes. The shots are a mix of wides and zooms as necessary, following all the action in the best way possible. The colors are brilliant - bright and vivid, with little to no spotlight washout. 2 DVDs. A
Doctor Zhivago
29/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Tam Mutu, Kelli Barrett, Tom Hewitt, Paul Alexander Nolan, Lora Lee Gayer, Jamie Jackson, Jacqueline Antaramian. Great HD capture of this massive and expensive production. Set during the final days of Czarist Russia, the story follows the Doctor through chaos and romance. Tam has a wonderful voice. A-
Dogfight
15/8/12 ~ Off Broadway
Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena, Annaleigh Ashford, Nick Blaemire, Becca Ayers. A Beautiful coming of age story with great performances from the cast. Annaleigh is wonderful here as usual. Great HD capture in a very small theater, in wider shots heads can be in the frame toward the bottom, but mostly shot over them. A-
Donny & Marie: Christmas in Chicago
22/12/11 ~ Chicago
A spectacular holiday engagement starring Donny & Marie Osmond. This all out, sit down lavish production featured the Osmond duo singing their top hits, holiday classics and even a Broadway section. A great capture of the festive holiday show, with no stone left unturned. A-
Dreamboats and Pettiocoats
4/2010 ~ UK Tour
Anthony Clegg, Jonathan Bremmer, Josh Capper, Carolynne Good, Daniella Bowen. As explained before I really enjoyed this show and it is all nicely captured. Those who have seen some of the DVDs I released before knows what I am talking about. This new musical is inspired by the smash hit million selling albums of the same name Dreamboats and Petticoats and it features some of the greatest hit songs of the Rock n Roll era including Let's Twist Again, C'mon Everbody and many more. I truly enjoyed it. Nicely shot with no obstructions or blackouts. A+
The Drowsy Chaperone
20/5/2006 ~ Broadway
Bob Martin, Georgia Engel, Danny Burstein, Beth Leavel, Eddie Korbich. Filmed after the show officially opened with some small changes made since Previews. Beautifully filmed. Also includes scanned Playbill information, some opening night coverage, a review and a few interviews. A
Downton Abbey
Season 1-4~ TV Show
Contains all episodes of the first four series of the ITV costume drama, following the lives and loves of those above and below stairs in an English stately home. This collection also includes the Christmas Day episodes from 2011 & 2012. BONUS FEATURES: The Making Of - A full and detailed Behind the Scenes of Series 4 including a look at changes in fashion and how the house is moving forward, with new cast members and exciting storylines. Downton Diaries - The cast bring fans even closer to the world of Downton, with this exclusive look into a typical day on the set of Downton, from the arrival on location, hair & make up, to costumes and working with the cast. Meet the new cast - An exciting look at the new characters joining the UK's number 1 TV drama and what we can expect to see from them. A+
Easter Bonnet Competition 2007
April 23/24, 2007~21st annual Easter Bonnet competition
Opening number by [title of the show] Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen. Featuring Cheyenne Jackson, Barret Foa, Julia Murney, Karen Ziemba, Edward Hibbert, David Hyde Pierce, Vanessa Redgrave, Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, Jen Cody. Raul Esparza sings "Help Is On The Way." Performances from Wicked, Curtains, The Color Purple, The Lion King, Fantasticks, Company, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, In the Heights, Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Journey's End, Spamalot, and Beauty and the Beast. A-
Easter Bonnet Competition 2008
29/4/2008~22nd annual Easter Bonnet competition
Roger Bart, Megan Mullally, Kelli O'Hara, Tom Wopat, Lea Michelle, Jonathan Groff, Sierra Boggess, Titus Burgess, Anika Noni Rose, Harvey Fierstein, Faith Prince, David Hyde Pierce, Clay Aiken, Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and the casts of August: Osage County, Mary Poppins, Xanadu, Naked Boy Singing, Sunday in the Park with George, Spamalot, Spring Awakening, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Legally Blonde, Wicked, Passing Strange, Hairspray, Gypsy, Rent, Singing In the Rain and In the Heights. This year's judges included: Sebastain Arcelus (Jersey Boys), Stephanie J. Block (Wicked), Dylan Baker (November), Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid), Chris March (Project Runway), S. Epatha Merkerson (Come Back, Little Sheba). A+
Emma
20/2/11 ~ San Diego, CA
Patti Murin, Adam Monley, Dani Marcus, Will Reynolds, Brian Herndon, Amanda Naughton, Don Noble, Suzanne Grodner, Richert Easley, Allison Spratt Pearce, Adam Daveline, Kelly Hutchinson. First minute or so of each act is blacked out, the rest of the show is complete and a very nice capture. A
End of the Rainbow
29/1/2012~Minneapolis
Tracie Bennett, Michael Cumpsty, Tom Pelphrey, Jay Russell. Beautiful capture of the PreBroadway engagement production. Tracie does a magnificent job portraying Judy Garland. A very intimate portrait of the star and her sad downward spiral featuring many of her great songs. A+
The Elephant Man
19/11/2014 ~ Broadway
Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, Alessandro Nivola, Anthony Heald, Scott Lowell, Kathryn Meisle, Henry Stram. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of this hot ticket play. Bradley does a sensational job in the role. Wonderful production with brilliant actors. 2 DVDs. A
The Elephant Man
3/1/15 ~ Broadway, Revival
Bradley Cooper (John Merrick), Patricia Clarkson (Mrs. Kendal), Alessandro Nivola (Frederick Treves), Anthony Heald (Ross/Bishop How), Scott Lowell (Snork/Lord John), Kathryn Meisle (Miss Sandwich/Princess Alexandra). Beautifully filmed using many wides and zooms. Bradly continues to do a fantastic job, and Patricia is wonderful as well. Very good capture, with no washout, blackouts or obstructions. A+
Elf
17/11/12 ~ Appleton, WI
Matt Kopec, Drew Pulver, Kate Hennies, Julia Louise Hosack, Connor Barth, Gordon Gray, Jen Bechter, Clyde Voce, Royce McIntosh. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions! This the Holiday offering of the National Tour of Elf, a sound and solid production and terrific cast. A+
Elisabeth
23/6/2003~Essen (Closing night)
Alex Melcher (Luigi Lucheni), Maike Boerdam (Elisabeth), Uwe Kröger (Death), Sabine M. Reiss (Sophie), Andre Bauer (Franz-Jospeh), Martin Pasching (Rudolf). More of a full stage shot, not the best recording, recommended for major collectors. B+
Elisabeth
17/09/06~Stuttgart (Closing night)
Pia Douwes, Olegg Vynnyk, Bruno Grassini, Katherine Kruger, Martin Pasching, Ivar Helgasson, Caroline Sommer. Very clear quality, with many zooms. Closing night in Stuttgart. Includes curtain call. A+
Elisabeth
4/3/2012~Essen (Closing Night)
Alice Macura (Elisabeth), Mark Seibert (Der Tod), Kurosch Abbasi (Luigi Lucheni), Mathias Edenborn (Kaiser Franz Joseph), Oliver Arno (Kronprinz Rudolf), Betty Vermeulen (Erzherzogin Sophie), Dennis Kozeluh (Herzog Max), Angela Hunkeler (Herzogin Ludovika / Frau Wolf). Great Capture of the last Show in Essen. Alice Macura is a great Elisabeth. Quality is wonderful as ever. A+
Equus
12/16/08 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Richard Griffiths, Kate Mulgrew, Anna Camp, T. Ryder Smith. Filmed from the orchestra section and at a bit of an odd angle, and heads in the shot throughout, but the filmer tries his best to capture the action onstage. Video includes Theater Talk interviews. B
Enron
6/5/2010 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Marin Mazzie, Jordan Ballard, Brandon Dirden, Rightor Doyle, Anthony Holds, Gregory Itzin, Ty Jones, Ian Kahn, Stephen Kunken, January LaVoy, Tom Nelis, Madisyn Shipman, Jeff Skowron, Mary Stewart Sullivan, Lusia Strus, Noah Weisberg. “Enron follows the astounding rise and fall of the Enron corporation. The Texas-based energy company ascended to great heights (and a staggering stock price) before declaring bankruptcy in 2001 amid one of the largest financial scandals in history. By focusing on the transformation of the company’s president Jeffrey Skilling—from intelligent schlub to charismatic leader—the show illustrates how the whole mess unfurled. Other real-life players, such as Enron CEO Kenneth Lay and CFO Andy Fastow, are highlighted in this play with music, and some of their dialogue is true to life as well. If you’ve ever wondered how Enron managed to deceive its 20,000 employees, Wall Street and the public, this show will explain it all to you in a way that does not at all resemble a boring lecture”. The show opened in London on July 11, 2009 with modest success, before transferring to Broadway 4/8/10. It didn’t do as well in New York and closed after just 16 performances. Nicely filmed from the balcony. Disc also includes reviews and previews and backstage footage. A
Everyday Rapture
24/4/2009 ~ New York
Sherie Rene Scott, Eamon Foley, Lindsay Mendez, Betsy Wolfe. A nice capture with only minor washout in wide shots. Sherie is in top form and gives a great performance. A
Evita
1/11/06 ~ West End, London
Elena Roger, Philip Quast, Matt Rawle, Gary Milner, Lorna Want. Vibrant production and amazing vocals. First act is complete, second act is highlights, however full audio throughout. Not the steadiest of dvds, but it's the only one and a fabulous production. B+
Evita
26/5/07~London (Closing night)
Cast: Elena Roger (Eva), Matt Rawle (Che), Phillip Quast (Peron), Greg Castiglioni (Migaldi), Lorna Want (Mistress). Closing performance. Well shot but possibly because of how far away the taper was the picture quality just isn't great, there's lots of washout, limited zooms and it's very fuzzy. Amazing performance however, and it's very watchable. A-
Evita
2010-UK Tour
Natalie Langston as (alt) Eva, Mark Powell, Mark Heenehan, Abigail Matthews, Nic Gibney. A great capture in widescreen with no obstructions of this fantastic, lavish production. Highly recommended and nicely performed. A+
Evita
14/3/2012~Broadway
Elena Roger, Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter, Maya Jade Frank. Great Capture of the due Broadway transfer from London. Elena is a great Evita, the addition of Michael, Ricky and Max are excellent. A lavish and well executed Evita that was due for a date with Broadway. A-
Evita
28/7/12 ~ Broadway
Christina DeCicco as (s/b) Eva, Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter. Excellent HD capture of the Alternate Eva. Christina vocally commands the score and thrilling to watch. She really should have had the role full time! Beautiful production and stunning Eva. A
Evita
13/8/2012 ~ Broadway
Christina DeCicco (u/s Eva Peron), Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter, Ashley Amber, George Lee Andrews, Wendi Bergamini, Callie Carter. A couple short blackouts towards the beginning of the show. B+
Evita
15/8/2012 ~ Boadway
Jessica Lea Patty as (u/s) Eva, Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter. Beautiful HD capture of Jessica in the role of Eva. She brings a great element to Eva, since she is normally in an ensemble track, her dancing flourishes with perfection. A
Evita
22/9/2013 ~ Chicago
Caroline Bowman, Josh Young, Christopher Johnstone, Sean MacLaughlin, Krystina Alabado. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Josh and Caroline do a great job as Che and Eva. A solid tour, great performances and production value. A+
Evita
14/12/2013 ~ US Tour
Eva: Caroline Bowman, Che: John Riddle, Peron: Sean MacLaughlin, Mistress: Krystina Alabado, Magaldi: Christopher Johnstone. A very nice capture of the US revival tour. Caroline is engrossing as Eva, playing the role with a quiet grace. John, however, is the stand out; his vocals are powerful, and he’s incredibly charming as Che. The first few minutes are missing completely, no audio or video. The capture picks up at the beginning of “Eva, Beware of the City”. It’s perfect after that, with no blackouts, no obstruction, and no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A
Fame
27/1/99 ~ Chicago
nick piazza-Gavin Creel, serena katz-Jennifer Gambastese, joe vegas-Jose Restrepo, carmen diaz-Natasha Rennalls, mabel washington-Dioni Michelle Collins, grace lamb-Amy Ehrlich. Overall very nice. A-
Fame
1999 ~ UK tour
Great video of this London production, can be dark at times, but very watchable. A-
Fiddler on the Roof
1/8/05 ~ Broadway
Harvey Fierstein, Andrea Martin, Nancy Opel/ Great video; nothing missing but a little dark now and then; Good picture and sound; 1st generation from the master. A
Finding Neverland
17/82014 ~ Cambridge, MA
Jeremy Jordan, Laura Michelle Kelly, Michael McGrath, Jeanna De Waal, Carolee Carmello, Aidan Gemme, Sawyer Nunes, Alex Dreier, Hayden Signoretti, Thayne Jasperson, Paul Slade Smith, Gaelen Gilliland, Courtney Balan, Dana Costello, Stuart Neal, Tyley Ross, Josh Lamon, Rory Donovan, Melanie Moore, Emma Pfaeffle, Mary Page Nance, JC Schuster, Julius Anthony Rubio, Ron Todorowski Fantastic capture from start to finish with just a couple quick dropouts in act one; clear video with no washout or obstruction; filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent sound; includes curtain call. A+
Finding Neverland
3/9/2014 ~ Cambridge, MA
PreBroadway: Jeremy Jordan, Laura Michelle Kelly, Carolee Carmello, Michael McGrath, Jeanna De Wall, Aidan Gemme, Alex Dreier, Hayden Signoretti, Sawyer Nunes. Beautiful HD capture of this sensational new show headed to Broadway. The performances, actors, music, book, the comedy are all divine. I think this will take 2015 Tony and also awards for Jeremy and Laura, it was that stunning. A+
Finding Neverland
15/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Matthew Morrison, Kelsey Grammer, Laura Michelle Kelly, Carolee Carmello, Teal Wicks, Aidan Gemme, Christopher Richards, Sawyer Nunes, Alex Dreier. Beautiful HD capture of the First Broadway Preview with Matthew and Kelsey joining the cast. There were a lot of changes to this show compared to the ART PreBroadway production. A wonderful show in my opinion. A
First Date
13/7/2013 ~ Broadway
Zachary Levi, Krysta Rodriguez, Sara Chase, Kristoffer Cusick, Blake Hammond, Kate Loprest, Bryce Ryness. Excellent HD capture of this charming and fun show. Both Zachary and Krysta are adorable in the roles, as is the supporting cast. A
First Wives Club
17/2/2015 ~ Chicago
Brenda Cushman: Faith Prince Annie Walker: Carmen Cusack Elise Action: Christine Sherrill Morty Cushman: Sean Murphy Cullen Aaron Walker: Gregg Edelman Bill Action: Mike McGowan Duane Fergusson: Patrick Richwood Shelley: Morgan Weed Cynthia: Michelle Duffy Jason Cushman: Ethan Khusidman A very nice capture of the first preview of the Pre-Broadway run in Chicago. This is a hilarious and hopeful show with some great songs. Faith, Carmen, and Christine each have power ballads that show off their vocals. There are likely to be many changes before it hits Broadway. This is a perfect capture with no washout, no obstruction, and no blackouts. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+
Fish in the Dark
1/8/2015 ~ Broadway
Jason Alexander , Rita Wilson, Rosie Perez, Jayne Houdyshell,Ben Shenkman and Lewis J. Stadlen. Fantastic closing night show of this hysterical comedy. Shame it didn't have a longer run. Jason was fantastic and so was the entire cast. Jayne did a marvelous job as usual. Sadly, the capture suffers from some bad washout, and act one is obstructed for most of the act. Still good to have a capture of this short lived show. Currently not for trade. B (Master)
Flashdance The Musical
31/1/09 ~ Liverpool - UK tour
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Noel Sullivan, Bruno Langley, Bernie Nolan, Michael Conway, Simon Harvey, Gavin Spokes, Vas Constanti, Carryl Thomas, Djalenga Scott, Ruthie Stephens, Vanessa Leigh Hicks. Filmed in widescreen, with a clear, steady picture; no obstructions and very few blackouts with a couple within the first 10 minutes due to late seaters and after that just between songs, lasting no more than a few seconds Includes Bows and Encore. Nice clear video 2 DVDs A
Follies
November 2011 ~ Chicago, IL
Susan Moniz, Caroline O'Connor, Brent Barrett, Robert Petkoff, Kathy Taylor, Nancy Voigts, Hollis Resnik, Linda Stephens, Maryilynn Bogetich Excellent capture of the stunning and much talked about Chicago Shakespeare Theater production. Great performances and good picture and sound; nice video A-
Follies
6/12/2011~Broadway
Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, Elaine Paige, Don Correla, Christian.Clear picture and sound throughout. Note, the last few minutes are from 12/7/11. A-
Follies
2/6/2012~Los Angles
Jan Maxwell, Victoria Clark, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, Elaine Paige, Mary Beth Peil, Carol Neblett, Obba Babatunde, Lora Lee Gayer, Jayne Houdyshell, Florence Lacey, Susan Watson, Terri White, Angel Reda. Stunning capture in HD of the Broadway production that moved to LA with a few cast changes. The cast still amazes me with talent and power, the actors were really dishing out performance this night! A+
Footloose
2011~UK Tour
Max Milner (Ren McCormick), Lorna Want (Ariel Moore), Steven Pinder (Reverend Shaw Moore), Matt Willis (Chuck Cranston), Karen Ascoe (Vi Moore), Carys Gray (Ethel McCormack). A magnificent capture in 16:9 wide-screen with no obstructions and action well followed of a musical that definitely has it all. Fast! Fun! and totally FANTASTIC with spot on choreography. A fun, five star performance. What a show! A+
Footloose
8/2011 ~ NSMT, Beverly MA
George Dvorksy (Reverend Shaw Moon), John Jeffery Martin (Ren McCormack), Maureen Brennan (Vi Moore), Matthew Dorsey (Willard), Gwen Hollander, filmed using a tripod with audio patched in directly from sound board, recorded at the final dress rehearsal with no audience present, also includes 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
Frankenstien
2011~ National Theatre Live London
National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein returns to cinemas for a limited time, due to unprecedented audience demand. Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire,London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (12 Years A Slave, Star Trek: Into Darkness) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, Mansfield Park) alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation. The production was a sell-out hit at the National Theatre in 2011, and the broadcast has since become an international sensation, experienced by almost half a million people in cinemas around the world. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered Creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale. Note: one capture includes Jonny as Creature and Benedict as Frankenstien and the other capture is vice versa. If inquiring about this one kindly note that each capture is sold/traded separately. A+
Fun Home
3/2015 ~ Broadway
Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn, Beth Malone, Sydney Lucas, Emily Skeggs, Roberta Colindrez, Zell Steele Morrow, Joel Perez, Oscar Williams. Great HD capture of the Broadway Transfer. Performed mostly in the round, the actors are all over the stage. Judy's performances are so layered and beautiful, as is the entire cast. A-
Funny Girl
27/9/2013 ~ Los Angles
Fanny Brice: Nicole Parker*, Nick Arnstein: Josh Adamson*, Mrs. Brice: Jean Kaufman*, Eddie: Venny Carranza*, Mrs. Strakosh: Helen Geller* Ziegfeld: Gregory North*, Mrs. Meeker: Carol Kline*. A fantastic capture of this classic show presented by 3-D Theatricals in Redondo Beach, CA. Nicole is phenomenal as Fanny, with great comedic timing and a lovely voice. The production overall is very professionally done with wonderful costumes and sets. The show is truly a joy to watch. The entire show is intact with no blackouts, no obstruction, and only very little washout in a few of the wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent and the video is very steady. Includes curtain call. A+
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
3/11/2013 ~ Broadway
Jefferson May, Bryce Pinkhamd, Jane Carr, Lisa O'Hare, Lauren Worsham, Joanna Glushak, Eddie Korbich, Jeff Kready, Jennifer Smith, Don Stephenson, Price Waldman, Catherine Walker, Jefferson May plays eight roles in this frisky musical romp set in Edwardian England about a line of heirs, family money and homicide, missing the first minute or so of the show, nicely filmed from the balcony, first act is shot between heads that occasionally appear in the bottom of the frame but second act has no obstruction as the master moved during intermission. A
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
24/11/2013 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays (D’Ysquith Family), Bryce Pinkham (Monty Navarro), Lisa O’Hare (Sibella), Lauren Worsham (Phoebe), Jane Carr (Miss Shingle). This is my favorite new musical of the season, very British, fun show with a great score. Brilliant performance by Jefferson Mays, who plays all eight heirs of the D’Ysquith family. The first act is filmed from the orchestra, great close-ups but some obstruction and wandering. The second act is filmed from the mezzanine, and it is much more steady and completely unobstructed, though there are a couple of very minor blackouts. Includes curtain call. A-
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
3/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays, Bryce Pinkham, Lisa O'Hare, Lauren Worsham, Jane Carr, Joanna Glushak, Eddie Korbich, Pamela Bob. A Beautiful capture of the front runner for Best Musical Tony Award. A hilarious show with an equally hilarious cast. Jefferson Mays is an insanely talented actor. A
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
18/1/15 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays, Bryce Pinkham, Lisa O'Hare, Catherine Walker, Barbara Marineau. Very nice HD video with clear picture and sound throughout; filmed from the left mezzanine with no obstructions and lots of close-ups; good video. A+
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
12/5/2012~New York
Megan Hilty, Rachel York, Phillip Attmore, Steven Boyer, Brennan Brown, Stephen R. Buntrock, Jared Grimes, Simon Jones, Aaron Lazar, Deborah Rush, Sandra Shipley, Megan Sikora, Clarke Thorell. A brilliant capture of this encore production. Megan Hilty blows every one away with her brilliant talent. Amazing capture and crystal clear sound. A-
Ghost
18/8/2011~London
Richard Fleeshman (Sam Wheat), Caissie Levy (Molly Jensen), Sharon D. Clarke (Oda Mae Brown), Andrew Langtree (Carl Bruner), Ivan de Freitas (Willie Lopez), Adebayo Bolaji (Subway Ghost), Jez Unwin (Hospital Ghost u/s). Recorded from the back of the Upper Circle with many heads in the way. Missing the first few minutes. They are many heads in the way and a few zooms. B
Ghost
17/3/2012~Broadway
Richard Fleeshman (Sam Wheat), Caissie Levy (Molly Jensen), Moya Angela (Oda Mae Brown u/s), Bryce Pinkham (Carl Bruner), Michael Balderrama (Willie Lopez), Tyler McGee (Subway Ghost), Lance Roberts (Hospital Ghost), Carly Hughes (Louise). Beautiful capture and performances of this long awaited Broadway transfer. Richard and Caissie are terrific here and such great voices. Moya was great as Oda Mae. A pretty technical and imaginative production. A
Ghost
28/7/12 ~ Broadway
Richard Fleeshman, Caissie Levy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Bryce Pinkham, Michael Bladerrama, Tyler McGee. Great HD capture of the show toward the end of the run. for fellow ghost fans, this is a great dvd to compare the previous one from March with the changes that were made from the previews and the original Oda Mae. Despite what the reviews said, this is one show I thoroughly enjoyed and wish it had a better life on Broadway as it deserved. A-
Ghost
4/10/2012~London
Mark Evans (Sam Wheat) Siobhan Dillon (Molly Jensen) Sharon D Clarke (Oda Mae Brown) Andrew Langtree (Carl Bruner) Ivan de Freitas (Willie Lopez) Craig Stein (Subway Ghost) Ashley Knight (Hospital Ghost) Lisa Davina Phillip (Clara) Jenny Fitzpatrick (Louise). A crystal clear quality capture. Shot from the first few rows of the Dress Circle, and once again, still many obsturctions, that are a problem. The master zooms in as much as possible, but mostly has to film around heads-which is a pain. Not the best recording, though much better quality than the August recording above. Mark and Siobhan are very disappointing. No chemistry like Richard and Cassie. I must say that I am a big fan of Mark, but this performance didn't show off his best (at all). Clear sound, with very cool affects throughout the show. B+
Ghost
Spring 2013 ~ UK Tour
Sam Wheat: Stewart Clarke, Molly Jensen: Rebecca Trehearn, Oda Mae Brown: Wendy Mae Brown, Carl Bruner: David Roberts, Willie Lopez: Ivan De Freitas, Subway Ghost: Stevie Hutchinson. A magnificent HD capture of a truly outstanding production. The cast of this musical were absolutely fantastic and completely blew me away. A+
Ghost
12/1/14 ~ Chicago
Steven Grant Douglas, Katie Postotnik, Carla R. Stewart, Robby Haltiwanger, Fernadndo Contreras. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Still a show I really enjoy and a top notch cast, very solid touring production values! The Three leads do an amazing job of telling the story. A+
Ghost
31/5/2015 ~ World Tour
Lucie Jones,Liam Doyle,Wendy Mae Brown,Andrew Langtree, Fernando Contreras,Stevie Hutchinson. A fantastic show and a brilliant capture of the new World Tour in China. Missing the very beginning of the show. A+
Grease is the Word
2007 ~ UK TV Series
The UK series that casts Sandy and Danny in the West End revival of Grease. This set of five anamorphic widescreen discs features all ten episodes of the series PLUS the first two episodes of "Greased Lightnin', a follow-up series with extra footage. The two bonus episodes have 30 minutes of bonus auditions each. A+
Grease
28/7/07 ~ Broadway
Max Crumm, Laura Osnes, Lindsay Mendez, Jenny Powers, Kirsten Wyatt, Matthew Saldivar, Robyn Hurder, Ryan Binder, Stephen Buntrock. Stars the winners of NBC's You're the One That I Want reality show. A wonderful capture of this charming show. Max and Laura are great, but the ensemble are the ones who shine here. A+
Grease
4/1/09 ~ Broadway
Derek Keeling, Ashley Spencer, Ace Young, Xavier Cano,Todd Buonopane, Ryan Patrick Binder, Janine DiVita, Helene Yorke, Lindsay Mendez, Kirsten Wyatt, Allison Fischer. Decent capture of the final show on Broadway. There are a few blackouts and heads in the shot at times, but nothing too serious. A-
Grease
2/2010 ~ London
Noel Sullivan, Siobhan Dillon, Toby Anstis, Matthew Goodgame, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Lucas Rush, Fay Brookes. Nice capture with a good mix of wides, mediums and close-ups of a very enjoyable production. A bit of obstruction from the railing during the wide shots but it never obstructs the action on stage. A-
Grease
2011~UK Tour
Danny Bayne, Carina Gillespie, Robin Cousins, Kate Somerset How, Ricky Rojas, Jason Capewell. A fantastic Electrifying capture in 16:9 wide-screen of one of the greatest musicals featuring all those unforgettable, foot-tapping tunes from the hit film starring the winner of ITV’s Grease is the word. An ELECTRIFYIN' show. A+
Grease
5/4/2012~Stuttgart
Joana Fee Würz (Sandy), Lars Redlich (Danny), Bettina Schurek (Jan), Lisa Marie Selke (Marty), Denise Obedekah (Rizzo), Omri Schein (Roger), Stefan Rüh (Kenickie), Richard Peter (Doody), Terence Rodia (Sonny), Jennifer Pöll (Frenchy), Jasmin Mauter (Patty), Brady Van Vaerenbergh (Eugene), Alexander DiCapri (Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel), Ico Benayga (Cha-Cha). First act is sometimes a bit shaky, but in the second act it gets better. Joana was amazing! B+
Grease
8/2012 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Markos Kantilierakis (Danny), Lindsay Dunn (Sandy), Chris Grimm (Kenickie), Emily Jeanne Phillips (Rizzo), Julian Fensterheim (sonny), Gabrielle Mariella (Marty), Charles Mantione (Doody), Marissa Ur (Frenchy), Dennis Connors (Roger), Melanie Porras (Jan), Michael Restaino (Eugene), Heather Welsh (Patty), Judi Laganga (Miss Lynch), Frank Andrews (Vince Fonatine), Israel Figueroa III (Teen Angel), Kelly Peterson (Cha-Cha). Lovely production, shot with multiple cameras. A+
Great Expectations
7/3/2013 ~ London
Paul Nivison (Adult Pip), Grace Rowe (Estella), Paula Wilcox (Miss Havisham), Taylor Jay-Davies (Young Pip), Josh Elwell (Joe Gargery/Servant), Isabelle Joss (Mrs. Joe/Sara Pocket/Molly), James Vaughan (Wopsle/Wemmick), Chris Ellison (Magwitch), Katy Allen (Camilla Pocket), Gareth Glen (Cousin Raymond/Bentley Drummle), Suzanne Robertson (Biddy), Jack Ellis (Jaggers), Ryhs Warrington (Herbert Pocket). Proshot. A+
Godspell
13/11/11 ~ Broadway
Hunter Parrish, Wallace Smith, Uzo Aduba, Nick Blaemire, Morgan James, Telly Leung, Lindsay Mendez, George Salazar, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Joaquina Kalukango as (u/s) Celisse. Nice steady capture of this very small show. First five minutes are "wandering" and mostly dark while cast was in audience with cellphones for the Prologue, but after that great! This is a great ensemble cast show. A-
Guys and Dolls
1/11/06 ~ West End, London
Patrick Swayze, Samantha Janus, Norman Bowman, Vivien Carter as (u/s) Sarah, Dominic Watson as (u/s) Nicely Nicely, Denise Pitter as (u/s) General Cartwright, Nick Cavaliere. Wonderful cast and very charming production. Great capture, picture and sound. A
Guys and Dolls
21/2/09 ~ Broadway
Oliver Platt, Lauren Graham, Craig Bierko, Kate Jennings Grant, Titus Burgess, Steve Rosen, Mary Testa. Great capture of this fun revival and the best capture of this revival out there. Great performances from the whole cast, especially Craig and Lauren. A
Guys and Dolls
10/12 ~ Beverly, MA
Jonathan Hammond (Nathan Detroit), Mylinda Hull (Miss Adelaide), Kelly McCormick (Sarah Brown), Kevin Vortmann (Sky Masterson), Wayne W. Pretlow (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Ben Roseberry (Benny Southstreet), Jamie Ross (Arvide Abernathy). Presented “in-the-round” by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using once camera on a tripod with audio patched in from the sound board. The disc also includes a three minute highlights montage used for promotional purposes. A
Gypsy
25/3/2008 ~ Broadway
Revival: Patti Lupone, Boyd Gaines, Laura Benanti, Leigh Ann Larkin, Tony Yazbeck, Marilyn Caskey, Alison Fraser, Lenora Nemetz, Katie Micha. A not to be missed production, very detailed and near perfection. Beautifully captured and performances that rival the definition of musical theater. A
Hair
15/3/09 ~ Broadway
Gavin Creel, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Bryce Ryness. There are a few short parts that are blackouts due to the cast in the audience for a couple of parts and the lights coming up on the house. There is no washout and nice clear sound. A
Hair
4/9/2010 ~ London, West End
Kevin Kern (Claude), Steel Burkhardt (Berger), Caissie Levy (Sheila), Sasha Allen (Dionne), Kacie sheik (Jeannie), Allison Case (Crissy), Matt DeAngelis (Woof), Darius Nichols (Hud), Ato Blankson-Wood,. Due to the cast spending a lot of time in the audience, which causes the show to be heavily ushered and the auditorium well-lie, the video is incomplete. All in all, there is a bit less than an hour and a half of, featuring the following songs and scenes: Act 1: Ain't Got No (partial), I Believe in Love, Air, Draft Notice (scene), I Got Life, Initials (partial), High School (scene), Going Down, "Haggle of hippi" (scene), Hair (partial), My Conviction, the yellow shirt scene, Easy to Be Hard, Hung up (scene), Frank Mills, burning the draft cards scene (the second part of Hare Krishna), Where Do I Go Act 2: Claude's gift-giving scene (starting with Kaitlin's gift), Black Boys/White Boys, Walking in Space (partial), Roll Call, Minuet, Yes I's Finished, Abie Baby, Give Up All Desires, Three-Five-Zero-Zero (partial), What a Piece of Work Is Man, How Dare They Try, "Last night of the world" (scene), Good Morning Starshine, all song reprises, The Flesh Failures/Let the Sun Shine In. Second to last performance, final matinee. The video was filmed from back stalls, which means that there is some head obstruction, especially in the wider shots, but the heads are filmed around as effectively as possible, and the action is otherwise followed very well. Since this is such an ensemble-driven show, there are more wide-shots than in my other videos in order to show more of the supporting cast; that said, there are still plenty of closeups when appropriate. The spotlight washout is minimal and limited to the brightest scenes, and the colors are absolutely wonderful, making for a very good video overall. A-
Hair
30/1/2011 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Paris Remillard, Steel Burkhardt, Caren Lyn Tackett, Phyre Hawkins, Matt DeAngelis, Kacie Sheik, Darius Nichols, Kaitlin Kiyan, Allison Guinn, Josh Lamon, Lee Zarrett, Lulu Fall, Shaleah Adkisson, Nicholas Belton, Marshal Kennedy Carolan, Mike Evariste, Nkrumah Gatling, Allison Guinn, John Moauro, Christine Nolan, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Arbender Robinson, Cailan Rose, Sara Ruzicka, Jen Sese. Great capture of the tour; a total of four blackouts in Act I: the first two minutes of "Aquarius", both "Ain't Got No", and the last minute of "Hair" with the rest of the show is intact, with no obstruction and very little washout. Includes curtain call. Very nice video. 2 DVDs.A-
Hair
1/8/2014 ~ Hollywood Bowl, LA
Claude: Hunter Parrish, Berger: Benjamin Walker, Sheila: Kristen Bell, Dionne: Amber Riley, Woof: Jonah Platt, Jeanie: Jenna Ushkowitz, Hud: Mario, Crissy: Sarah Hyland. A fantastic capture of the Hollywood Bowl’s annual Broadway show. This production follows the 2009 revival staging fairly closely with some occasional improvised lines and different blocking to accommodate the larger stage. The cast is full of energy; Hunter and Benjamin make a great pair. Kristen’s voice isn’t as strong as the others, but she’s still fun to watch. Amber was the standout for me; she kills all of her solos. Filmed on a tripod, so it’s very steady except for the occasional jerkiness when panning. There is a bit of grain in the video due to the distance from the stage, but it’s well captured with no blackouts. The only obstruction happens when someone briefly walks across the walkway in front of the camera. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent as usual. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A+
Hairspray
29/7/2002 ~ Broadway
Harvey Fierstein, Marissa Janet Winokur, Mattthew Morrison, Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Linda Hart, Dick Latessa, Corey Reynolds, Clarke Thorell, Danelle Eugenia Wilson, Mary Bond Davis. Digital, Shot from first row mezz. Lots of close ups, from the master. In my opinion, this could easily be a proshot, through will a slight generation loss. A+
Hairspray
4/1/03 ~ Broadway
Harvey Fierstein, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Mattthew Morrison,Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Linda Hart, Dick Latessa. Beautiful, clear video with only a quick cut during "Cooties" for a battery flip. Nice. A
Hairspray
25/11/06 ~ Broadway
Shannon Durig, Blake Hammond, Diana DeGarmo, Stephen DeRosa, Darlene Love, Tevin Campbell, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Lisa Jolley, Isabel Keating. Nice capture of this show. A
Hairspray
16/10/07 ~ West End, London
Michael Ball, Mel Smith, Leanne Jones, Ben James-Ellis, Tracie Bennett, Elinor Collett, Johnnie Fiori, Adrian Hansel, Rachael Wooding. Beautifully captured featuring a great cast and matching energy from the audience. A
Hairspray
2010~UK Tour
Brian Conley, Les Dennis, Laurie Scarth, Liam Doyle, Gillian Kirkpatrick, Danny Bayne. This lavish show is perfectly shot with no obstructions or blackouts, best one I have seen since the video from the music theatre of Wichita surfaced. Great performances. A+
Hairspray
2/2011~UK Tour
Michael Starke, Laurie Scarth, Mickey Dolenz. Very nicely filmed and crystal clear with no obstructions. 2 DVDs A
Hairspray
6/8/11~Hollywood Bowl
Marissa Jaret Winokur (Tracy Turnblad), Harvey Fierstein (Edna Turnblad), Diana DeGarmo (Penny Pingleton), Susan Anton (Velma Von Tussle), Corbin Bleu (Seaweed J. Stubbs), Drew Carey (Wilbur Turnblad), Mo Gaffey (Prudy Pingleton/ Gym Teacher/ Matron), Nick Jonas (Link Larkin), Darlene Love (Motormouth Maybelle), Tara Macri (Amber Von Tussle), Michael McDonald (Harriman F. Spritzer/ Principal/ Mr. Pinky/ Guard), John Stamos (Corny Collins), Chyka Jackson (Little Inez). The DVD was filmed in a 16:9 ratio in a combination of wides, mediums, and very few close-ups. There are no obstructions with the exception of a head in the bottom right corner of the screen. The head is only there for 2 second period and rarely appears. The show is shot from start to finish with no blackouts, not even during applause, this includes from the start of the national anthem until the last actor/actress leaves the stage. At times the video is a little shaky, especially during the zooms. There are a couple of washouts, but do not affect the greatness of the show. The video is somewhat fuzzy in the close-ups, because of how far I was from the stage. There is a loud breathing throughout parts of the shows and a couple of comments thanks to the people sitting in front of me. B
Hand to God
4/2015 ~ Broadway
Steven Boyer, Geneva Carr, Marc Kudisch, Michael Oberholtzer, Sarah Stiles. Beautiful HD capture of this hilarious new play. With glowing reviews this will for sure be a Tony contender. The cast is hysterically perfect with lightning fast paced comedy and larger than life characters. A+
Hands on a Hardbody
2/6/12 ~ La Jolla, CA
PreBroadway: Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster, Allison Case, Jay Armstrong Johnson, David Larsen, Jacob Ming Trent, Kathleen Monteleone, Keala Settle, Jon Rua, William Youmans, Dale Soules. Beautiful HD capture of the PreBroadway production with no obstructions. A very solid cast and a fun story based on a real Documentary of the same name from the late 90s. A+
Hands on a Hardbody
10/4/2013 ~ Broadway
Keith Carradine, Allison Case, Hunter Foster, Jay Armstrong Johnson, David Larsen, Jacob Ming-Trent, Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone, Mary Gordon Murray, Jim Newman, Connie Ray, Jon Rua, Keala Settle, Dale Soules, Scott Wakefield, William Youmans. Excellent widescreen capture and video in 16:9 HD. A
Happy Birthday Uwe Kröger
4/12/2014 ~ Wiener Stadthalle
Uwe Kröger, Pia Douwes, Wietske van Tongeren, Hanna Kastner, Dieter Landuris, Dagmar Koller, Deborah Woodson, Carin Filipcic, Drew Sarich, Ana Milva Gomez, Susa Meyer, Jacqueline Brown, Christian Deix, Arabella Kiesbauer. Imagine Uwe Kröger. Imagine him turning fifty. Imagine him throwing a huge birthday party. Whatever you imagined, this concert probably has it. There's Pia Douwes and tons of other famous friends, sharing anecdotes that usually involve alcohol. There are birthday greetings from everyone who's anyone in the theatre business, from Michael Kunze to Cameron Mackintosh. There are songs from shows new and old, including some that have been on fans' wishlists for a long time, such as Drew Sarich and Uwe performing "Die Schatten werden länger" together. There's Uwe getting a medal for helping to make Vienna "a city of musicals". There's a fashion show with topless models carrying "sexy birthday, Uwe" signs. There's flowes and glitter and baloons. And if, at more than three hours, the show goes on a bit too long, you can't really hold it against the birthday boy because it's all so ridiculously fun! The video is shot from the back of the auditorium with a great view of the stage. The action is followed very well, using a mix of shots as necessary. A
Harmony
9/3/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Wayne Alan Wilcox (“Rabbi” Josef Roman Cykowski), Will Blum (Ari “Lesh” Leshnikoff), Matt Bailey (Harry Frommerman), Will Taylor (Erwin “Chopin” Bootz), Chris Dwan (Erich Collin), Douglas Williams (Bobby Biberti), Leigh Ann Larkin (Mary Hegel), Hannah Corneau (Ruth Stern). Music by Barry Manilow, lyrics and book by Bruce Sussman. “Introducing the Comedian Harmonists, the most popular musical group you’ve never heard of. In the early 1930s, they were the toast of two continents — “the Beatles of Germany”, but they're now nearly forgotten. With their unique blend of precise six-part harmony with physical comedy and knockout dancing, they made a string of popular films, headlined shows with their names above Marlene Dietrich’s and toured extensively in Europe and the United States to promote their recordings. With the help of a famous fan, the composer Richard Strauss, the group suddenly becomes hot. With the rise of the Third Reich, the group's future is doomed. Some of the group members are Jewish, and their songs and dancing involve African-American- and Gypsy-inspired “degenerate elements," according to their Nazi detractors”. This long-gestating show had a 1997 premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse, and after a tussle with the original producers who failed to showcase it on Broadway in 2003, the musical was staged at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre and then returned to California in this production, at the Ahmanson Theatre, a nearly 17-year development journey. The critics seemed to agree the story is compelling, and the music is great, but the book needs a lot of work. Beautifully filmed from the balcony. 2 DVDs. A
Harvey
20/5/2012~Broadway
Jim Parsons , Jessica Hecht, Charles Kimbrough, Larry Bryggman, Carol Kane, Peter Benson, Tracee Chimo, Holley Fain, Angela Paton, Rich Sommer, Morgan Spector. Disc includes interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
Heathers
25/5/2014 ~ Off Broadway
Veronica Sawyer: Barrett Wilbert Weed, Jason “JD” Dean: Dan Domenech (u/s), Heather Chandler: Charissa Hogeland (u/s), Heather McNamara: Elle McLemore, Heather Duke: Alice Lee,Martha Dunnstock: Katie Ladner, Kurt Kelly: Evan Todd. A near perfect capture and the first known dvd of this show’s Off-Broadway run. Barrett is an incredible talent: amazing vocals, acting, and comedic timing. Dan and Charissa are both fantastic in their roles as well. The show is absolutely hysterical, much improved from the movie version. The first minute of act one is blacked out, but the show is otherwise fully intact with no blackouts and only slight washout in a few wide shots. There is no obstruction, the video is steady, the sound is excellent, and it’s captured very well with the usual mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. It’s filmed in 16:9 and includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
5/2014 ~ Broadway
Neil Patrick Harris, Lena Hall, Justin Craig, Matt Duncan, Tim Mislock, Peter Yanowitz. Stunning HD capture of the triple Tony winner with no obstructions. Sparkling, dazzling and moving production that merits all the noise it is making. This was the performance where a lady brought her dog to the show, and Hedwig had fun with that! Also includes Bonus footage from a different performance: Origin of Love, Wig in a Box, Wicked Little Town, Long Grift, Wicked Little Town (Gnosis Version), Midnight Radio. A+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
20/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Andrew's first as Hedwig: Hedwig: Andrew Rannells, Yitzhak: Lena Hall, Skszp: Justin Craig, Jacek: Matt Duncan, Krzyzhtoff: Tim Mislock, Schlatko: Peter Yanowitz. An amazing first performance by Andrew in this incredible show. He easily slips into Hedwig’s platform shoes with phenomenal vocals, tons of hilarious ad-libbing, and lively interaction with the audience and band members. A nice capture overall. There are no major blackouts, but the video occasionally wanders for a few seconds at a time. There are also heads on each side that block the action for a few seconds once in a while. It’s filmed in 16:9 mostly in mediums and close-ups, with a few wide shots. The sound is excellent as usual. The show is 95 minutes on one disc with no intermission. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. B+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
31/8/14 ~ Broadway
Andrew Rannells and Lena Hall. Beautiful HD capture of Andrew stepping in to the role. He gives a great performance and makes it his own, with his own jokes and characterizations. Great comparison to Neil and follow up. Lena has only gotten stronger in the role and holds out an amazing riff. A+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
11/2014 ~ Broadway
Michael C. Hall and Lena Hall. Beautiful HD capture of Michael stepping into Hedwig's heels. He does a wonderful job and a darker performance, which I really enjoyed. Lena also does the BCEFA speech at the end as Cyndi Lauper, which is hilarious. A+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
31/1/2015 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell and Lena Hall. Beautiful HD capture of John's triumphant return to the role of Hedwig. So many changes, lines, ad-libs and jokes. This has been one of the most amazing shows I have ever attended, a masterclass. A+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
27/3/2015 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell and Lena Hall. Beautiful HD capture of JCM's "Crate" Show. This post injury and features the leg brace and crate. Tons of new jokes, blocking and musical phrasing, which is quite different from the January capture. JCM is quite the chameleon and this performance is not to be missed. A+
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
4/2015 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell and Shannon Conley. Excellent HD capture of JCM with "The Original Cast." This was done during the week Shannon filled in for Yitzhak full time. Great performances and Rolodex of jokes from John, with hilarious Grindr guy on stage. A
The Heiress
13/10/2012~Broadway
Jessica Chastain (Catherine Sloper), David Strathairn (Dr Austin Sloper), Dan Stevens (Morris Townsend), Virginia Kull (Maria), Judith Ivey (Lavinia Penniman), Caitlin O'Connell (Elizabeth Almond), Kieran Campion (Arthur Townsend), Molly Camp (Marian Almond), Dee Nelson (Mrs Montgomery), Ben LIvingston (Coachman). Dan Stevens (from Downton Abbey) gave a great performance in his Broadway debut. Don't quite know what to say about Jessica Chastain(from The Help). Interesting and surprisingly funny play with complex characters. Still in previews. Complete show. One scene, which takes place in the night-, is rather dark. Mostly steady shots with some shakiness between scenes. A+
Hello, Dolly
2008 ~ UK tour
Anita Dobson, Carol Ball, Samuel Board, David Mc Alister, Sophie Wilkins, Darren Day, Louise English. Proshot video which is nice and clear.A
Hello Dolly
29/10/13 ~ Rockford, IL
Sally Struthers, John O'Creagh, Matt Wolfe, Lauren Blackman, Garett Hawe, Halle Morse, Brad Frenette, Hilary Fingerman. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. A very fun tour and great performances. Sally did a wonderful job as Dolly and really brought the comedy of the character out. A+
Honeymoon in Vegas
11/2014 ~ Broadway
Tony Danza (Tommy), Rob McClure (Jack), Brynn O’Malley (Betsy), David Josefberg (Buddy), Nancy Opel (Jack’s mother), Matthew Saldivar (Johnny). Outrageous, fun show. The entire cast is on point with the comedy. There is some slight wandering, but it is mostly a steady, unobstructed shot. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs. A
Honeymoon in Vegas
28/11/2014 ~ Broadway
Tony Danza (Tommy), Rob McClure (Jack), Brynn O’Malley (Betsy), David Josefsberg (Buddy), Nancy Opel (Jack’s mother), Matthew Saldivar (Johnny). Nicely filmed overall, but there are a few issues during the first 30 minutes of the show: there is a one minute blackout, a three minute blackout, and a few moments of wandering, as well as two heads that block the sides of the stage. After 30 minutes, the last half of Act 1 and all of Act 2 are perfectly captured with no blackouts, no wandering, and the heads are avoided. A-
The House of Blue Leaves
22/6/2011 ~ Broadway
Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Christopher Abbott, Susan Bennett, Jimmy Davis, Hailey Feiffer, Mary Beth Hurt, Alison Pill, Thoams Sadoski, Tally Sessions. First few minutes, which is just Ben Stiller sitting at a piano, are audio only. Disc also includes interviews and opening night footage. A
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?
2006 ~ BBC TV
The BBC reality series in which young hopefuls compete to become the new Maria von Trapp in a West End revival of the classic R&H musical The Sound of Music, co-produced by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and producer David Ian. RARE! Was only broadcast by the BBC and not commerically available for view by American audiences. On 8 discs, SENSATIONAL show. A+
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?
2008~ CBC TV
The Canadian version of the reality series in which young hopefuls compete to become the new Maria von Trapp in a Brand new Canadian Production of the classic R&H musical The Sound of Music. Playing at Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, co-produced by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and producer David Mirvish. The show is hosted by Gavin Crawford and features Simon Lee, Elaine Overholt, and John Barrowman as the judges for the show. Was only broadcast by the CBC, on 3 discs, from original digital source. A+
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
11/11/09 ~ Los Angeles
John Larroquette, Stefan Karl, James Royce Edwards, Melinda Glib, Danny Gurwin, Rosemary Loar, Issadora Tulalian, Stuart Zagnit. Very cute little show from the sitdown LA produciton with the "White Cast". Beautifully captured and a charming cast with no obstructions. A+
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
16/12/2012 ~ Madison Square Garden
Jeff McCarthy (The Grinch), Ken Land (Old Max), Gilbert L. Bailey II (Young Max), Tori Feinstein (Cindy-Lou Who), Paul Aguirre (Papa Who), Natalie Hill (Mama Who), Philip Hoffman (Grandpa Who), Rosemary Loar (Grandma Who). A rather literal translation of the classic book, few blackouts that are a few seconds long due to late seating, some slight wandering when the audience lights are on and everyone joins in for "You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch". A
How to Succeed
28/2/2011 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe (J. Pierrepont Finch), John Larroquette (J.B. Biggley), Rose Hemingway (Rosemary Pilkington), Tammy Blanchard (Hedy LaRue), Christopher J. Hanke (Bud Frump), Rob Bartlett (Mr. Timble), Mary Faber (Smitty), Ellen Harvey (Miss Jones), Michael Park (Bert Bratt), Cameron Adams (Kathy), Cleve Asbury (Mr. Ovington), Tanya Birl (Nancy), Kevin Cobert (Mr. Johnson), Paige Faure (Miss Grabowski), David Hull (Mr. Toynbee), Justin Keyes (Mr. Davis), Marty Lawson (Mr. Peterson), Barrett Martin (Mr. Andrews), Nick Mayo (Mr. Gatch), Sarah O'Gleby, Stephanie Rothenberg (Meredith), Megan Sikora (Miss Krumholz), Joey Sorge (Mr. Tackaberry), Ryan Watkinson (Mr. Matthews), Charlie Williams (Mr. Jenkins), Samantha Zack (Lily), Anderson Cooper (Voice of the Narrator). No obstructions, great close ups through out that features some material that has since been cut from the show, also includes about 45 minutes of reviews, opening night footage and interviews. A
How to Succeed
11/1/2012~Broadway
Darren Criss, Beau Bridges, Rose Hemingway, Tammy Blanchard, Christopher J. Hanke, Nick Mayo, Charlie Williams, Kevin Covert. Ushers were on crazy lookout so there's more mid stage shots than usual but they seem to work well for the show. There's still a crazy ton of closeups but when the full stage is in use, it's set to that which is actually good. Filmed in 16 :9 HD. A- (NYCG8R)
How to Succeed
11/1/2012~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 2 DVD (Sunsets master)
How To Succeed
4/2/2012~Broadway
Nick Jonas, Beau Bridges, Rose Hemingway, Tammy Blanchard, Michael Urie, Mary Faber, Ellen Harvey, Michael Park, Rob Bartlett. Excellent capture of Nick and Michael who had just joined the cast. Nick and Michael do a great job of stepping into the role and making it their own! A-
Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway
30/10/2011 ~ Broadway
Hugh Jackman, Robin Campbell, Kearran Giovanni, Anne Otto, Lara Seibert, Hilary Michael Thompson, Emily Tyra. First couple of minutes audio only. Shot between heads so it is not perfect, but very watchable. Disc includes around 30 minutes of interviews/behind the scenes footage. B+
Hunchback of Notre Dame
8/11/2014 ~ La Jolla Playhouse
Michael Arden (Quasimodo), Patrick Page (Dom Claude), Ciara Renee (Esmeralda), Andrew Samonsky (Captain Phoebus de Martin), Erik Liberman (Clopin Trouillefou), Neal Mayer (Saint Aphrodisius), Lucas Coleman (Jehan Frollo), William Michals (Father Dupin), Samantha Massell (Florika). A great capture of the American premiere at La Jolla Playhouse. The incredible cast delivers the score beautifully. Michael and Ciara both give powerhouse performances. Perfect capture with no blackouts, obstruction, and just slight washout in some wide shots. The sound is excellent; includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+
Idina Menzel
20/6/13 ~ Milwaukee
Concert Set List: Somewhere Over The Rainbow, The Wizard and I, Love for Sale / Roxanne (dialouge before song is blackout), Both Sides Now, Don't Rain on My Parade (blackout, audio only), God Save My Soul, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For / In Your Eyes, Take Me or Leave Me, No Day But Today, For Good, Defying Gravity, Learn To Live Without, Somewhere. Beautiful lengthy HD captured concert with an insane "fan" for the Duet portion. Also includes an Encore of a new song from If/Then. A-
If/Then
9/11/2013 ~ Washington, DC
PreBroadway: Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, James Snyder, Jerry Dixon, Jenn Colella, Jason Tam, Tamika Lawrence. Beautiful HD capture in the out of town tryout! Idina and the rest of the cast give beautiful performances and wonderful vocals. A
If/Then
8/3/2014 ~ Broadway
Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, James Snyder, Jerry Dixon, Jenn Colella, Jason Tam, Tamika Lawrence. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Has some variations from the PreBroadway version, including cut songs, added songs and scenes. This version seems more streamlined and a great piece. A
If/Then
25/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Elizabeth: Idina Menzel, Lucas: Anthony Rapp, Kate: LaChanze, Josh: James Snyder, Stephen: Jerry Dixon, Anne: Jenn Colella, David: Marc delaCruz (u/s), Elena: Tamika Lawrence, Deputy Mayor: Joe Cassidy, Bartender: Miguel Cervantes, Soldier: Curtis Holbrook, Flight Attendant: Stephanie Klemons, Street Musician: Tyler McGee, Paulette: Ryann Redmond, Architect: Joe Aaron Reid, Cathy: Ann Sanders. A fantastic capture of the final Broadway version. This is an absolutely amazing show that will make you laugh and cry and think about every choice you’ve ever made in your life. The cast needs no description -- they are all as phenomenal as you’d expect. There are a couple quick dropouts during the prologue and What If?, and the first half of act one is a bit shaky, but it’s much better as the show goes on. There is one head that obstructs a small portion of the front of the stage, but it never blocks more than the actors’ feet and it’s rarely noticeable overall. There is no washout, and the sound is excellent as usual. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A-
If/Then
27/7/14 ~ Broadway (Matinee)
Idina Menzel (Elizabeth), LaChanze (Kate), Curtis Holbrook (u/s Lucas), James Snyder (Josh), Jerry Dixon (Stephen), Jenn Colella (Anne), Jason Tam (David), Stephanie Klemons (u/s Elena). Act 1 is mostly complete minus a few black outs, cover ups due to late comers, it's quite shakey at the start while trying to focus in on the zoom. A few heads in the way but shot around them very well. First act is 1 hour 15+ minutes and second act minus "Hey Kid" is little over an hour. Excellent Audio. 2 DVDs. A-
If/Then
30/8/14 ~ Broadway
Jackie Burns as (s/b) Elizabeth, Charles Hagerty as (u/s) Josh, Curtis Holbrook as (temp) Lucas, LaChanze, Jenn Colella, Jerry Dixon, Jason Tam, Tamika Lawrence. Stunning HD capture of Jackie and Charles in the lead roles. Jackie gives a flawless and powerful performance, which was beautifully sung. Flawless capture with no obstructions. A+
If/Then
22/2/15 ~ Broadway
Jackie Burns as (s/b) Elizabeth, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, James Snyder, Jerry Dixon, DeeDee Magno Hall as (u/s) Anne, Jason Tam, Tamika Lawrence. Excellent HD capture of one of Jackie's final performances. This day promo footage was being filmed and her parents were sitting right behind me. She held the final note in Starting Over for 19 seconds, such a wonderful performance. A
In the Heights
14/2/08 ~ Broadway
First Preview: Andrea Burns, Janet Dacal, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzales, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olivo. A good capture of the first performance and audience energy to match. Full stage shot for most of the ensemble numbers, cast had great energy. A-
I Love Lucy: Live on Stage
17/10/2012 ~ Chicago, IL
Sirena Irwin, Bill Mendieta, Curtis Pettyjohn, Joanna Daniels. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. A play that replicates the audience being at the taping of two episodes of the show. Includes commercials between scenes as if you were at a live taping. Nice clear video with good sound A
I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers
10/5/2013 ~ Broadway
Bette Midler (Sue Mengers). This is a very enjoyable play and Bette Midler gives a charming, charismatic performance! This is almost perfectly filmed, completely unobstructed, focused and very steady with just a few adjustments. Very happy with this. 2 DVDs. A+
In The Heights
5/3/08 ~ Broadway
Javier Munoz as (u/s) Usnavi, Andrea Burns, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzalez, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Karan Olivo. Great capture of this great show with fantastic closeups! Javier does a smashing job. Great cast and energy. A
In The Heights
18/5/08 ~ Broadway
Krysta Rodriguez as (u/s) Vanessa, Seth Stewart, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olga Merediz, Stephanie Klemons as (u/s) Carla, Andrea Burns, Priscilla Lopez, Carlos Gomez, Robin De Jesus, Mandy Gonzales, Christopher Jackson. Brief coverup for latecomers but no heads in the way. Clear picture with closeups and good sound, from the master. A-
Into the Woods
10/9/2010~London
Eddie Manning, Helen Dallimore, Ben Stott, Mark Hadfield, Jenna Russell, Gaye Brown, Amy Ellen Richardson, Amy Griffiths, Marilyn Cutts, Bevery Rudd, Hannah Waddingham, Gemma Wardle, Billy Boyle, Michael Xavier, Valda Aviks, Alice Fearn, Simon Thomas, Mark Goldthorp, Sophie Caton, Marc Antolin. Proshot for internet viewing from the Regents Park Open Air Theatre production; it is a kinescope shot with a 1080 HD camera with sound patched in from the source It's not perfect, with some white-out, but very watchable. A+
Into the Woods
29/7/2012~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-
Into the Woods
1/8/12 ~ 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, Noah Radcliffe, Paris Remillard (u/s Rapunzel's Prince), Glenn Close. Complete video filmed from a tripod from the back of the theatre, with no obstructions, no zooms, slight washout and extremely clear audio. Not for trade. A-
Into the Woods
3/5/2014 ~ Fullerton, CA
David Allen Jones* (Narrator/Mysterious Man), Jeanette Dawson (Cinderella), Jordan Lamoureux (Jack), Bets Malone* (Witch), Jeff Skowron* (Baker), Viva Carr (Baker's Wife), Leslie Stevens* (Cinderella's Stepmother), Melina Kalomas* (Florinda), Melanie Mockobey (Lucinda), Tracy Rowe Mutz* (Jack's Mother), Julie Morgentaler (Little Red Ridinghood), Cliff Senior (Cinderella's Father), Lisa Dyson (Cinderella's Mother/Granny), Tim Martin Gleason* (Wolf/Cinderella's Prince), Christianna Rowader (Rapunzel), Cameron Sczempka (Rapunzel's Prince), Mueen Jahan* (Steward), Renna Nightingale (Sleeping Beauty) and Allison Shepard (Snow White), *denotes Equity actor/actress. A perfect capture of this fantastic regional production. I can’t say enough good things about this phenomenal cast. Bets, Jeff, Jeanette, Jordan, Julie, and Tim are all absolutely wonderful in their roles. Viva was the standout for me; with a gorgeous voice, she sings the score beautifully. The entire cast has a great chemistry together, and the production value from sets to costumes to orchestra was outstanding. From start to finish, this is captured extremely well with no washout, no obstruction, and no blackouts. It's a bit dark overall, but nothing is missed. The video is very steady, and the sound is excellent as usual. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call. A+
It Shoulda Been You
4/2015 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Tyne Daly, Harriet Harris, Lisa Howard, David Burtka, Montego Glover, Josh Girsetti, Adam Heller, Edward Hibbert, Michael X. Martin, Anne L. Nathan, Nick Spangler, Chip Zien. Brilliant capture of the hysterical new musical. Sierra is brilliant, Tyne and Harriet are fantastic - and Lisa steals the show. Great humor in the show. A head on the left side of the stage is shot around nicely, but it is present when action is over near it. A
It Shoulda Been You
9/8/2015 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Tyne Daly, Harriet Harris, Lisa Howard, , Josh Girsetti, Adam Heller, Edward Hibbert, Michael X. Martin, Anne L. Nathan, Nick Spangler, Chip Zien. Brilliant closing night highlights. The show was amazing and so was the audience. Lisa stops the show after 'Jenny's Blues'. Fantastic show, great jokes, and the wedding speech song is something very special. Amazing show, so sad it closed. Brilliant capture from front row stalls. Unreleased. A+ (Master)
It's Only a Play
12/2014 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, F. Murray Abraham, Stockard Channing, Rupert Grint, Micah Stock. This play really lived up to the hype. Just the story alone was perfect for the cast. Nathan Lane was fantastic he played his usual role elements that he used reminded me of The Nance and also Pepper in Modern Family. Matthew Brodricks performance reminded me a lot of his previous Broadway run in Nice Work. Ruperp Grint showed a new comedic side of himself which was very entertaining and extremely over dramatic. Micha making his Broadway debut was just hysterical. He played the (stupid) coat man at the opening night of the play, and had some of the best lines in the show. His Defying Gravity scene had the audience in tears of laughter. Megan was fantastic and had great chemistry with Lane. She gave a great performance of a ditsy Broadway producer. Stokard Channing played the alcoholic actress trying to make her return to the stage. Nothing more to say, she gave a remarkable performance. Due to the show being very heavily ushered, and annoying people standing up at the back, it was very hard to capture this show. Includes the very big majority of it, most noticeable is that the recording is missing the first ten minutes of act one and probably seven minutes of act two. Shot from the very back of the stalls with some washout, but everything can easily be seen. Strictly no trades, no sales. A (Master)
It’s Only A Play
29/12/14 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane (James Wicker), Matthew Broderick (Peter Austin), Megan Mullally (Julie Budder), Stockard Channing (Virginia Noyes), Rupert Grint (Frank Finger), F. Murray Abraham (Ira Drew), Micah Stock (Gus P. Head). This capture has no washout and only minor obstruction, but unfortunately some of the first 26 minutes of Act One are blacked out. What is captured is very good. Fantastic show and cast. Nathan and Megan are at the top of their game. Shot from the circle in widescreen with wides, closeups and mediums and no washout. Highly recommend this one, by far my absolute favorite play of the season. A-
It's Only a Play
31/1/2015 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Martin Short, Stockard Channing, Katie Finneran, F. Murray Abraham, Maulik Pancholy, Micah Stock. Beautiful HD capture of this hilarious play. This features the new cast after the theater switch. Everyone did a wonderful job and was such a great time. A
Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
11/2014 ~ London
A video of the recent London production of the revue. Brel's music is lovely, the translations very well done, and the cast stellar. It was great to finally see Gina Beck live, and she gets some lovely songs to sing, from ones reminiscent to the roles she's played before, to a proper rockstar number. Daniel Boys and David Burt are also excellent as always, and Eve Polycarpou amazes me more with her voice every time I see her. The video is shot from the back of the theatre with a great view of the stage. The show's light design (specifically, no spotlights on the performers) made it a bit more difficult to film, but it's still a very good video, following the action well throughout the show. A+
Jane Eyre
20/5/2001 ~ Broadway
James Barbour, Mary Stout, Elizabeth DeGrazia, Lee Zarrett (u/s Robert) shot from second row front mezz, steady and clear, mostly zooms and close-ups. A
Jekyll & Hyde
1997 ~ Broadway
Robert Cuccioli, Linda Eder, Christiane Noll, et. al. Highlights of the 1997 Broadway cast. Shaky & obstructed ~ but all of the major musical numbers and some wonderful close ups. From final previews, shot from the left mezz. B+
Jekyll and Hyde
2011~UK Tour
Marti Pellow (Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde), Sabrina Carter (Lucy), Sarah Earnshaw (Emma),David Delve (Sir Danvers), Mark McGee (Utterson), Michael Taibi (Simon Stride). A magnificent capture in 16:9 wide-screen of this new superb production. With a clever set design for this production, it makes a perfect presentation of this fantastic story. A+
Jekyll and Hyde
23/1/2013 ~ National Tour/Pre-Broadway
Constantine Maroulis (Jekyll/Hyde), Deborah Cox (Lucy), Teal Wicks (Emma), Richard White (Sir Danvers Carew), Laird Mackintosh (John Utterson), Blair Ross (Lady Beaconsfield), Jason Wooten (Simon Stride), Brian Gallagher (Lord Savage), David Benoit (Bishop of Basingstoke). Brand-new production before it heads to Broadway later in the year. Visually it's very different from previous productions, and manages to make scenes like "Confrontation" less awkward. There are some weird accents, not sure what is up with that. Full show including curtain call, filmed mostly with medium shots. There are 2 blackouts a few second long near the start due to late seating, but other than that it is completely unobstructed. Some very slight shakiness/wandering between scenes but mostly a very steady shot and well-filmed. 2 DVD version. A-
Jekyll and Hyde
12/2/2013 ~ Los Angles
Jekyll/Hyde: Constantine Maroulis, Lucy Harris: Deborah Cox, Emma Carew: Teal Wicks, Sir Danvers Carew: Richard White, John Utterson: Laird Mackintosh, Lady Beaconsfield: Blair Ross, Simon Stride: Jason Wooten. A nice capture of this show before it went to Broadway. There is one head on the left, but it’s worked around as well as possible, and doesn’t distract too much. There are a couple quick dropouts, but none lasts more than a minute. There is a bit of washout in high contrast scenes. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A-
Jekyll and Hyde
14/3/2013 ~ National Tour
Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox, Teal Wicks and the rest of the original revial touring cast. Half an hour highlights, shot in HD from the stalls with many nice zooms, and free of any obsturction. A
Jekyll & Hyde
19/3/2013 ~ Chicago
PreBroadway: Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox, Teal Wicks, Laird Mackintosh, Richard White, David Benoit. Beautiful HD Capture of the final stop before heading to Broadway with no obstructions. A reimagined revival of the classic Wildhorn musical. Deborah's vocals are always gorgeous. Compatiable veiw to sunsets Kinky Boots Chicago and Book of Mormon Chicago videos. A
Jekyll & Hyde
12/5/2013 ~ Broadway
Closing night: Constantine Maroulis, Deborah Cox, Teal Wicks, Laird Mackintosh, Richard White, David Benoit. Very good capture of one of the shortest flops on Broadway - closing before it was suppose too. Includes curtain call. Shot from the circle from a slight angle. Very good picture. A
Jersey Boys
19/11/05 ~ Broadway
Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, John Lloyd Young, Peter Gregus, Mark Lotito, Tituss Burgess, Heather Ferguson, Steve Gouveia, Donnie Kehr, John Leone, Michael Longoria. Great video.great close ups. Includes interviews from NY1 and review Cast. A-
Jersey Boys
11/1/06 ~ Broadway
John Lloyd Young, Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer. Filmed from the last row of the mezzanine. Beautiful close ups, but some heads at the bottom of the screen during the wide shots. A-
Jersey Boys
2/1/09 ~ Broadway
Taylor Sternberg as (u/s) Frankie Valli, Dominic Nolfi, Sebastian Arcelus, Matt Bogart, Peter Gregus, Mark Lotito. Good capture with nice picture and sound throughout with a mix of shots. Only a few brief coverups and a little bit of washout, but not bad. A-
Jersey Boys
9/11/2012~US Tour
Brandon Andrus (Nick Massi), Stephen Cerf (u/s Tommy Devito), Jason Kappus (Bob Gaudio), Brad Weinstock (Frankie Valli), Barry Anderson (Bob Crewe). Funny and charming show with great vocals from the 2nd National Tour. Complete show, including curtain calls and BCEFA speech. There is slight shakiness in between scenes but generally very steady and clear. The only thing that irks me is how the camera picked up all the stage markings, but otherwise, great show. A+
Jersey Boys
2013 ~ London, West End
Ryan Molloy, Jon Boydon, David Mcgrangham, Edd Post, Nicola Brazil, Ben Jennings, Will Barrat, Tommie Earl Jekkings. Loved the show, a real production, with a good story, and amazing lyrics. I don't know what to say about Ryan, his voice is out of this world. The whole cast had real good energy. Shot in 16:9 HD from the stalls, and only includes one hour of act one, which covers up the good songs and follows the action nicely. Do not ask, not for trade. A (Master)
Jersey Boys
1/11/2014 ~ National Tour
Hayden Milanes (Frankie Valli), Nicolas Dromard (Tommy DeVito), Keith Hines (Nick Massi), Drew Seeley (Bob Gaudio), Barry Anderson (Bob Crewe), Thomas Fiscella (Gyp DeCarlo), De’Lon Grant (Barry Belson), Jaycie Dotin (Lorraine), Marlana Dunn (Mary Delgado), Leslie Rochette (Francine), John Rochette (Norm Waxman), Tommaso Antico (Hank Majewski), Jonny Wexler (Joey), Keith White (Billy Dixon). BEAUTIFUL HD Capture of the current cast featuring new cast members Keith Hines (Nick Massi), Drew Seeley (Bob Gaudio), along with a few other members. Missing the first Minute and a half (Ces Soirees-La). Master had to work around a mezzanine bar which is barely an issue. Some washout but isn't much of an issue either. Picture turns pixelated once or twice for a very short amount of time when camera is focused on colored screen in background. Wonderful capture of an OUTSTANDING cast. The best this tour has probably seen. Capture includes Encore. A+
Jesus Christ Superstar
14/3/2012~Broadway
Paul Nolan, Josh Young, Chilina Kennedy, Tom Hewitt, Bruce Dow, Marcus Nance, Aaron Walpole. So much power and talent in this Broadway Transfer. Much more energy than the previous La Jolla capture. Excellent changes to the production including the addition of Tom. Beautifully captured and Josh Young is sensational! A+
Joan Rivers
7/11/09 ~ Crystal Lake, IL
Great stand up set with the late talented and hilarious comedian. She could set and tell a joke on the tip of her tongue and this set proves just that. Was shot further back and she moves around a lot, so can be a little on the shakey side in a few spots. A-
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
17/10/07 ~ West End, London
Lee Mead, Fiona Reyes as (alt) Narrator, Dean Collinson, Stephen Tate, John Alastair, Neal Wright. Terrific production with the winner of the "Any Dream Will Do" Series, Lee Mead, who is a dreamboat. Beautifully captured and performed. A
Joseph: Any Dream Will Do
2007 ~ UK TV Series
The new reality show to cast the leading man in the new West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This series is presented across 6 DVDs (5 discs of 2 episodes, 1 disc with the finale), and includes all of the audition, live, and results shows. A+
Joseph… When Joseph Met Maria
24/12/07 ~ BBC TV
The best-loved Maria’s and Joseph’s from the hit BBC series How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? and Any Dream Will Do†perform together for the first time in this Christmas spectacular. Also, Denise Van Outen performs a group number with the Josephs, and John Barrowman appears with the returning Marias. Winners Connie Fisher and Lee Mead perform a special duet of All I Ask of you, and Andrew Lloyd Webber shares his favorite moments from the two competitions. A+
Joseph… Any Dream Will Do The Winner’s Story
29/12/07 ~ BBC TV
BBC viewers voted Lee Mead to victory in the BBC series, Any Dream Will Do. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access and contributions from Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Barrowman and Denise Van Outen, this is the story of Lee's dramatic journey, from his television triumph to his opening night as Joseph at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End, runs about 1 hour. A+
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2011 ~ UK Tour
Keith Jack, Jennifer Potts, David Gwyn as (u/s) Jacob/Potiphar, Adam Jarrell, Kevin Grogan. A magnificent colorful capture with action well followed in wide-screen featuring Keith Jack as Joseph who placed second in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Any Dream will do series. A+
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
18/3/14 ~ Chicago, IL, Tour
Ace Young (Joseph), Diana DeGarmo (Narrator), Paul Castree, Ryan Williams, William Thomas Evans, Brian Golub, Will Mann. This is a completely updated version of the show, with new orchestrations by Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as new staging, costumes, direction, and choreography. (It’s nice to see something other than the Donny Osmond version). This production uses a lot of video projections and other special effects, and has a lot more dance. Beautifully filmed with a High Definition camcorder. A
The Jungle Book
11/8/2013 ~ Goodman, Chicago
Akash Chopra, Kevin Carolan, Usman Ally, Andre De Shields, Anjali Bhimani, Larry Yando, Thomas Derrah, Ed Kross, Glory Curda. Beautiful HD capture of the Disney version of The Jungle Book. Great production using the Disney songs and added Sherman Brothers materials. Some beautiful performances from the cast. A
Kerry Ellis
4/9/2009~Leeds
Kerry Ellis, Mazz Murray, Mig Ayesa, Ricardo Alfonso. A great capture of Kerry Ellis and Queen's final concert. Very clear quality and shot from the first row standing up and not seated. No heads in the way and some beautiful zooms of the amazing concert. Kerry rocked the house. A+
The King and I
9/2011 ~ NSMT Beverly, MA
Lorenzo Lamas (The King of Siam), Kate Fisher (Anna Leonowens), Joshue Dela Cruz (Lun Tha), Manna Nichols (Tuptim), Lisa Yuen (Lady Thiang). Disc also includes 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. One camera proshot, shot in the round. Very clear picture. A
The King and I
2012 ~ UK Tour
Josefina Gabrielle, Ramon Tikaram, Claire-Marie Hall, Adrian Li Donni, Maya Sapone, Gary Wood. A beautiful capture of a brilliant production, with no obstructions and action well followed. The sets and costumes seemed like a dream of color and originality with lanterns, birds boats and flowers floating across the backdrop. A
The King and I
15/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Kelli O'Hara, Ken Watanabe, Ruthie Ann Miles, Ashley Park, Conrad Ricamora, Edward Baker-Duly, Jon Viktor Corpuz, Murphy Guyer, Jake Lucas, Paul Nakauchi. Beautiful HD capture of this stunning revival. Kelli gives a beautiful performance as Anna, as does the entire cast in this lavish production. A
The King and I
28/3/2015 ~ Broadway
Kelli O'Hara, Ken Watanabe, Edward Baker-Duly, Jon Viktor Corpuz, Murphy Guyer, Jake Lucas, Ruthie Ann Miles, Paul Nakauchi, Marc Oka, Ashley Park, Conrad Ricamora, Adriana Braganza, Amaya Braganza, LaMae Caparas, Hsin-Ping Chang, Andrew Cheng, Lynn Masako Cheng, Olivia Chun, Ali Ewoldt, Ethan Halford Holder, Cole Horibe, MaryAnn Hu, James Ignacio, Misa Iwama, Christie Kim, Kelvin Moon Loh, Sumie Maeda, Paul HeeSang Miller, Rommel Pierre O'Choa, Kristen Faith Oei, Autumn Ogawa, Diane Phelan, William Poon, Brian Rivera, Bennyroyce Royon, Lainie Sakakura, Ann Sanders, Ian Saraceni, Atsuhisa Shinomiya, Michiko Takemasa, Kei Tsuruharatani, Christopher Vo, Rocco Wu, XiaoChuan Xie. There have been quite a few good changes to the show since it started which are reflected here. Brilliant capture from the front of the circle, with no obstructions and no washout. Includes curtain call. Excellent performances from Kelli, Ken and the cast. A+
Kinky Boots
2/10/12 ~ Chicago
PreBroadway: Stark Sands, Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, Celina Carvajal, Danie Stewart Sherman, Marcus Neville. Beautiful HD capture of the very first performance preview! This is such a fun show with a lot of heart. This performance has many things that were later changed toward the end of the run. The cast is top notch, talented and the songs are really fun and catchy. A+
Kinky Boots
3/3/13 ~ Broadway
First Broadway Performance: Stark Sands, Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, Celina Carvajal, Daniel Stewart Sherman, Marcus Neville. Great HD capture of the First show on Broadway. A few changes here and there from the PreBroadway version, that work for the better! Tons of response and excitement from the audience since it was the first showing. A-
Kinky Boots
4/11/2012 ~ Chicago
PreBroadway: Stark Sands, Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, Celina Carvajal, Danie Stewart Sherman, Marcus Neville. Another beautiful HD capture of the last performance in Chicago before Broadway, where it would go on to win the 2013 Tony. This performance has many changes from the other Chicago Dvd of the first performance. Includes the new song written towards the end of the Chicago run and many line changes. Also includes curtain speech by Stark. A+
Kinky Boots
15/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Stark Sands (Charlie Price), Billy Porter (Lola), Annaleigh Ashford (Lauren), Celina Carvajal (Nicola), Daniel Stewart Sherman (Don), Marcus Neville (George), Jonah Halperin (s/b Young Charlie), Marquise Neal (Young Lola). Fun show with a pertinent (but not obtrusive) message, Billy Porter is just amazing. This is somewhat more obstructed than other shows because the person in front was leaning forward and moving a lot, so there's a head in some of the scenes. Some shakiness and wandering in between, particularly at the beginning, but otherwise a good video with nice closeups. Complete show including curtain call. A-
Kinky Boots
15/11/2014 ~ US Tour, LA
Steven Booth, Kyle Taylor Parker, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Joe Coots, Grace Stockdale, Craig Waletzko, Amelia Cormack, Mike Longo, Ross Lekites, Bonnie Milligan, David McDonald, Horace V Rogers, Anne Tolpegin, Anthony Picarello, Andrew Theo Johnson A great capture of the touring production. This cast is absolutely incredible. Both Kyle and Steven are perfect in their roles and give powerhouse performances. Lindsay is a standout as well. Great vocals and acting from the entire cast. This is a perfect capture with no blackouts, no obstruction, and no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, encore, Kyle’s BC/EFA speech, and playbill scans. 2 DVDs. A+
Kiss Me Kate
26/10/2013 ~ California
Fred/Petruchio: Davis Gaines, Lilli/Kate: Victoria Strong, Bill/Lucentio: Scott Reardon, Lois/Bianca: Reba Buhr, Harry/Baptista: Ronald Rezac. A perfect capture of this Cole Porter classic, featuring LA’s longest running Phantom. This high quality regional production is a lot of fun to watch. The cast gives it their all, with great comedic timing and lovely voices. The show is completely intact from start to finish, with no blackouts, no washout, and no obstruction. One of my best captures to date. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A+
Kiss Me Kate
17/9/2014 ~ Passadena Playhouse, CA
Fred/Petruchio: Wayne Brady, Lilli/Kate: Merle Dandridge, Bill/Lucentio: Terrance Spencer, Lois/Bianca: Joanna A Jones, General Howell: Pat Towne, Thug #1: David Kirk Grant, Thug #2: Brad Blaisdell, Paul: Rogelio Douglas Jr, Hattie: Jenelle Lynn Randall, Gremio: Eric B Anthony, Hortensio: Jay Donnell An innovative production of this Cole Porter classic featuring a predominantly African-American cast. Merle’s rendition of So in Love is breathtaking. She and Wayne make a great pair, and the rest of the cast is solid as well. The temperature in the theatre was absolutely sweltering, so there’s some extra applause and laughter from the audience during Too Darn Hot. A very nice capture. There is a one minute blackout during the scene between Why Can’t You Behave? and Wunderbar as well as a couple other very quick dropouts. There is no obstruction except when the actors come out in front of the conductor and their feet are blocked briefly. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
Kiss Me Kate (BBC 2 HD TV)
26/12/2014 ~ Royal Albert Hall, London
Ben Davis singer, Proms debut artist (Fred Graham / Petruchio), Alexandra Silber singer, Proms debut artist (Lilli Vanessi / Katherine), Tony Yazbeck singer, Proms debut artist (Bill Calhoun/ Lucentio), Louise Dearman singer, Proms debut artist (Lois Lane / Bianca).Recorded on 2.8.14.John Wilson and his orchestra are joined by a spectacular ensemble of singers and dancers from Broadway and the West End for a unique performance of the classic musical Kiss Me, Kate. Louise Dearman is fantastic! A+
Kristin Chenoweth
2/6/2012~New York
A lavish capture of Kristin’s hilarious concert in NYC. Includes all of her big numbers and includes some great adlibbing scenes like her shoe scene and many more. Great proshot for the concert, as you get a great vibe from different parts of the stage. A+ *No trades/sales*
Kristin Chenoweth
12/6/2012 ~ Toronto
Shot from the side of the left lodge, with the camcorder on the bar, with no zooms, and some washout. Extremely clear audio, and good quality. A- *No trades/sales*
Kristin Chenoweth
29/6/2012~Chicago
Final Concert that was astonishing and beautifully captured in HD! Songs include: Home, Going to the Dance, Maybe This Time, My Coloring Book, Hard Times, I'll Never Fall in Love Again, One Less Bell/A House Is Not a Home, Fathers and Daughters, Upon This Rock, Bring Him Home (The Prayer), In These Shoes, Popular, For Good, WWDD, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, What If We Never, I'm Tired, Enough Is Enough, All The Things You Are, I Was Here, I Will Always Love You, Till There Was You. Probably the single best Broadway Concert I've attended. What show stopper of a lady performing for over two hour! This concert speaks for itself and is a must have! A+
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
9/4/2014 ~ Broadway
Audra McDonald, Shelton Becton, Roxie. Beautiful capture of this wonderful show about one of the final shows of Billie Holiday. Audra McDonald does a divine job of taking on the role, beautifully sang and performed. Audra certainly makes her case for a sixth Tony win. A
Laurence Olivier Awards 2011
13/3/2011~London
The 2011 awards were intended to re-launch the Oliviers as a major awards event, and so they were sponsored by Mastercard, with live coverage by the BBC. The Theatre show was presented by Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, with BBC Radio 2 coverage from Paul Gambaccini. Special guests included Stephen Sondheim, Angela Lansbury, Cameron Mackintosh, Barry Manilow as well as performances by Ramin Karimloo,Alfie Boe, Kerry Ellis, Adrian Lester as well as the London casts of Legally Blonde and Into the Woods to name a few. A+
Laurence Olivier Awards 2012
15/4/2012~London
The 2012 awards were sponsored by MasterCard and was streamed live online for with first time on the Olivier Awards's official website with live BBC Radio 2 coverage from Ken Bruce. The show was presented by Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton for the second year in a row. Guest presenters included Zach Braff, Tyne Daly, David Suchet, Laurie Metcalf, Hayley Atwell, Jack Davenport, Jim Carter, Lenny Henry, Ronan Keating, James McAvoy, Patrick Stewart, Elaine Paige, Barbara Windsor and Zoë Wanamaker. A+
Laurence Olivier Awards 2013
28/4/2013 ~ London
Hosted by Sheridan Smith and Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville. Presenters include: Kim Cattrall, Lee Evans, Romola Garai, Lily James, Myleene Klass, Damian Lewis, Tim Minchin, Arlene Phillips, Daniel Radcliffe, David Suchet and, in a special surprise moment, Michael Crawford. Performances from the cast of Cabaret, The Bodyguard’s Heather Headley, Michael Ball and the casts of A Chorus Line and Top Hat, while former Busted star James Bourne gave an exclusive performance of one of the songs from his nominated show, Loserville, and a specially commissioned performance from Cats ended the ceremony in tribute to Special Award winner Gillian Lynn, also; Billy Elliot The Musical, Matilda The Musical, The Phantom Of The Opera, Wicked, Burn The Floor, Potted Potter and Some Like It Hip Hop, as well as performances by Idina Menzel, Matthew Morrison, and Petula Clark. This is the full show as broadcast, which features highlights of the show, not the full awards presentation as in past years. 1 hour and 15 minutes. A
The Last Five Years
10/3/2013 ~ Off Broadway Revival
Betsy Wolfe and Adam Kantor. Beautiful Revival HD capture of this classic cult show with no obstructions. Betsy and Adam give flawless performances and such a beautiful show. Betsy has quickly become a new Broadway leading lady with good reason, she is not to be missed. A
The Last Five Years
24/5/2014 ~ New Haven, Connecticut
Cathy: Katie Rose Clarke, Jamie: Adam Halpin. A beautiful capture of this gem of a show. Katie is absolutely amazing in the role; funny and emotional, with perfect vocals all the way through. Adam makes a great Jamie; a charming every-man with a voice that matches Katies very well. The show is staged very simply, but creatively, with a turntable that lets the actors move around a lot in the small space. A near perfect capture, shot fairly close to the stage so the picture is extra clear and steady with no washout whatsoever. There are a couple heads that can be seen at the bottom of the screen occasionally, but they never block the action. There are a couple very quick dropouts in the first three minutes. The sound is excellent as usual. It’s filmed in 16:9 with mostly mediums and close-ups, and a few wides here and there. Includes curtain call. A+
The Last Ship
12/6/2014 ~ Chicago, Tryouts
PreBroadway: Michael Esper, Rachel Tucker, Jimmy Nail, Fred Applegate, Aaron Lazar, Sally Ann Triplett, Collin Kelly-Sordelet. Beautiful HD performance with no obstructions from the first week of Previews of Sting's new musical. Terrific performances from the cast and great music. There is a Trio of "When We Dance" that is to die for between Rachel, Michael and Aaron. 2 DVDs. A+
The Last Ship
10/2014 ~ Broadway
Michael Esper, Rachel Tucker, Jimmy Nail, Fred Applegate, Aaron Lazar, Sally Ann Triplett, Collin Kelly-Sordelet. Beautiful HD Broadway performance with no obstructions, of Sting's new musical. Wonderful changes to the show since the Chicago premiere, including the addition of Sting's "All This Time." Michael, Rachel and the entire cast do wonderful work. A
Lea Solonga In Concert
19/3/11 ~ Hammond, IL
Lea Solonga in concert at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IL. Songs include: “Feeling Good”, “My Romance”, “Let's Fall in Love”, “I Dreamed a Dream”, “If You Leave Me Now”, “Making Love Out Of Nothing at All”, “Now and Forever”, “Open Arms”, “Poker Face”, 2 Different Filipino Songs, “Fallin”, “I Still Believe in Love”, “Reflection”, “Someone to Watch Over Me”, “There's Nothing I Wouldn't Do”, “Two Words”, “On My Own”, “A Whole New World”, “Everybody Says Don't”, “They'll Be Time”, “The Journey”. Nicely filmed. A
Leap of Faith
4/4/12 ~ Broadway
Raul Esparza, Jessica Phillips, Kendra Kassebaum, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Leslie Odom Jr., Krystal Joy Brown, Talon Ackerman. Nice capture of the second preview with many changes to the story since the Los Angeles production. There are about six minutes of blackouts during the beginning due to latecomers and clueless ushers. Raul still does a great job in the role and a big contender for the Tony this year! A-
Legally Blonde
7/2/07 ~ San Francisco, CA
Pre-Broadway: Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson, Michael Rupert. Starts around the last verse of Omigod You Guys. There are a few brief cover-ups (mostly around the first 5-10 minutes of each act). Has a constant shake throughout, but still watchable and enjoyable. B
Legally Blonde
24/2/07 ~ San Francisco, CA
Closing Night: Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson, Michael Rupert. Great video and the best of the San Francisco vids. A
Legally Blonde
14/4/07 ~ Broadway
Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Michael Rupert, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson. Great fun show and nice capture. Laura was wonderful along with a fantastic cast. A-
Legally Blonde
1/7/07 ~ Broadway
DeQuina Moore's Last: Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Michael Rupert, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson. Terrific performances and beautiful dvd. Possibly the best LB capture and with no obstructions. A+
Legally Blonde
2/9/07 ~ 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-
Legally Blonde
9/9/07 ~ Broadway
Laura Bell Bundy, Noah Weisberg as (u/s) Emmett, Richard Blake, Kate Shindle, Michael Rupert, Orfeh, Nikki Snelson. A wonderful capture with amazing closeups. A+
Legally Blonde
13/10/07 ~ Broadway
Pro-shot MTV airing on 2 dvds. Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Michael Rupert, Kate Shindle, Nikki Snelson. Includes all backstage features and footage. A+
Legally Blonde
25/10/07 ~ 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+
Legally Blonde: The Musical
16/3/08 ~ Broadway
Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle, Orfeh, Richard H. Blake, Gaelen Gilliland as (u/s) Vivienne, Michael Rupert, Nikki Snelson. Shot in 16:9 widescreen. A little on the dark side because of forgotten exposure setting adjusting. Minor obstruction on the bottom right of screen, and only a little shaky during transitions with good sound and nice video. A-
Legally Blonde: The Musical
15/5/08 ~ Broadway
Becky Gulsvig as (u/s) Elle, Christian Borle, Gaelen Gilliland as (u/s) Paulette, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle, Kevin Pariseau as (u/s) Professor Callahan. Steady shots with good zooms. First twenty minutes or so there are quite a few brief cover-ups, but is better after that. Becky was a delight to watch and Gaelen is a fantastic Paulette, from the master. A
Legally Blonde
26/7/08 ~ Broadway
Bailey Hanks, Christian Borle, Amber Efe as (u/s) Paulette, Michael Rupert, Richard H. Blake, Kate Shindle and Nicolette Hart. Featuring the winner of MTV's Search for Elle Woods Series, Bailey. She did a wonderful job and very cute in the role. She also did not copy Laura's Elle and did it her own, which was great. Amber as Paulette did a wonderful job in the role and has such a big voice and very pretty. I never get tired of this show as it is so much fun. Beautifully captured with terrific closeups. A
Legally Blonde
13/12/08 ~ Hartford, CT
Becky Gulsvig, DB Bonds, Natalie Joy Johnson, Jeff McLean, Megan Lewis, Ken Land,Cortney Wolfson, Alex Ellis as (u/s) Margot. Capture is good, however the first part of act one is shakier than the rest of the video. B+
Legally Blonde
7/6/09 ~ Chicago
Tour: Lauren Zakrin as (u/s) Elle, Nick Dalton as (u/s) Warner, D.B. Bonds, Natalie Joy Johnson, Ken Land, Megan Lewis, Coleen Sexton, Rhiannon Hansen. A beautiful capture and wonderful performances. Lauren does a smashing job as Elle and adds a couple of great riffs. This tour is very tight and the cast is very solid. A+
Legally Blonde
29/4/10 ~ West End, London
Sheridan Smith, Sean Mulligan as (u/s) Warner, Alex Gaumond, Peter Davison, Jill Halfpenny, Aoife Mulholland, Caroline Keiff, Lucy Miller as (u/s) Serena. Great capture of the London cast. Sheridan is a great Elle and has a wonderful voice. This also includes the new version of "Ireland" that was rewritten for the London Cast. A
Legally Blonde
23/11/2010 ~ London
Sheridan Smith, Alex Gaumond, Denise van Outen, Peter Davison, Simon Thomas, Suzie McAdam as (u/s) Vivienne, Aoife Mulholland, Susan McFadden, Carley Stenson, Ibinabo Jack, Chris Ellis-Stanto. A great capture with a couple of brief blackouts throughout the show, but never last for more than a few seconds and very little head obstruction. A
Legally Blonde
2011 ~ UK Tour
Faye Brookes, Iwan Lewis, Claire Sweeney, Dave Willetts, Neil Toon. An amazing capture in 16:9 wide-screen with no obstructions with action well followed. This cast is a real treat giving Impeccable sparkling performances. Brookes’s Elle really shines and she is a joy to watch. A+
Legally Blonde
11/2011 ~ Beverly, MA
Kelly Felthous, Gaelen Gilliland, Barrett Hall, Paul Jackel, Will Ray, Kate Loprest. Produced by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using one camera on a tripod, with audio patched in directly from the soundboard. Beautiful clarity so it looks like it was probably filmed with a High-Definition camera. Presented in-the-round. Disc also includes a 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
Legally Blonde
28/7/2013 ~ Thousand Oaks, CA
Emma Degerstedt, Matt Bauer, Lowe Taylor, J.D. Driskill, John D. Lemay, Natalie Storrs, Jaycie Dotin, Sheila Karls, Veronica Dunne, Kimberly Anne Moore, Caitlyn Calfas, Ben Bowen, Ryan Braun, Rachel Burkert, Nathaniel Flatt, Lamont Whitaker, Ashley Jones. First 30 seconds or so of each act is missing, but the rest of the show is intact with no washout, no obstruction, and a couple very quick dropouts; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Great sound and includes curtain call. A
Lend Me a Tenor
23/3/10 ~ Broadway
Anthony LaPaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Bartha, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jay Klaitz, Jan Maxwell, Jennifer Laura Thompson . Nicely filmed from the balcony. Occasional heads in the frame. Sound is slow at times but good video. Disc also features Interviews & Behind the Scenes Features A-
Lend me a Tenor
8/2011~London
Matthew Kelly, Joanna Riding, Damian Humbley, Michael Matus, Sophie-Louise Dann, Cassidy Janson. Recorded from a stationary camcorder on a tripod, no zooms - just a full stage shot. A-
Les Miserables
28/12/91 ~ London
Meredith Braun, Stifyn Parri, Grania Renihan, Peter Karrie, Lisa Hull, Darryl Knock. A dark dvd but still very watchable. Includes "Behind the Barricade" special .Full stage shot. Includes clips of OBC cast Tony awards performance.. B+
Les Miserables
24/8/97 ~ Chelmsford, England
Jeff Leyton, Michael McCarthy, Ruthie Henshall, Matthew Cammelle, Frances Ruffelle, Annalene Beechey, David Bardsley, Chris Langham, Gay Soper. Pro shot, recorded through the concert’s big-screen cameras which relayed the action on stage to the massive crowd with fantastic close-ups. Audio fed in from soundboard. A-
Les Miserables
11/12/99 ~ London
John Owen-Jones, John Stacey, Gunilla Backman, Jane Horn (u/s Eponine), Tom Lucas. Filmed from the front stalls of the Palace theater. Incredible zooms and close-ups. Clear picture and sound. Sometimes the filmer strays from the action a little but this doesn’t last long at all. A-
Les Miserables
18/5/03 ~ Final Broadway Show
Highlights of final b'way performance (runs about 1hour & 15min) and curtain calls, speeches, school performances, and mega-finale. A-
Les Miserables
14/7/04 ~ London
Sean Kingsley, Michael McCarthy, Joanna Ampil, Gemma Wardle, Gary Tushaw, Lydia Griffiths, Oliver Thornton, Stephen Tate, Katy Secombe. Wonderful video. Lots of head obstruction in the beginning but then the filmer seems to get a different angle and the rest of the show is beautifully shot. Clear digital picture with great sound. A-
Les Misérables
6/5/06 ~ London
Tim Godwin (u/s), Cornell John, Kerry Ellis, Hayden Tee, Amanda Jane-Callaghan (u/s), Julia Moller, Nolan Dark (u/s), Barry James, Tracie Bennett. Good video with some incredible understudies. About half of the Chain Gang song missing and filming starts in earnest during Valjean on parole. Few heads in the way sometimes block the action on the lower right of the stage, but they are shot around well, from the master. A-
Les Misérables
8/10/06 ~ London
Colm Wilkinson, Michael Ball, Patti Lupone, Rebecca Caine, Susan Jane Tanner, Clive Carter, Peter Polycarpou, Trevor Nunn, Gina Beck. 21st anniversary celebration. Multi-cam pro-shot. Not the show itself! The video begins at the show's curtain call, then covers the appearances from the original London cast. Speeches from Colm Wilkinson and Trevor Nunn, Colm Wilkinson sings Bring Him Home, Patti Lupone sings I Dreamed a Dream, Elaine Paige sings Memory, then current cast and original cast unite to sing One Day More. About half an hour long. A+
Les Miserables
17/2/07 ~ Broadway
Alexander Gemignani, Norm Lewis, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gary Beach, Jenny Galloway, Celia Kennan-Bolger, Ali Ewoldt, Adam Jacobs, Drew Sarich as (u/s) Enjolras. A nice capture of the performance with no obstructions, filmed in widescreen. A bit shakey at times, but nothing bad at all. A
Les Miserables
28/7/07 ~ Broadway
Drew Sarich, Robert Hunt, Lea Salonga, Chip Zien, Ann Harada, Megan McGinnis, Ali Ewoldt, Adam Jacobs, Max von Essen, Carly Rose Sonenclar. Great capture with some of the replacement cast toward the end of the run of this revival. Lots of Broadway folk here, including Carly the runner up on X Factor. A
Les Miserables
9/8/08 ~ Hollywood Bowl
J. Mark McVey, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lea Michele, Melora Hardin, John Lloyd Young, Michele Maika, Michael McCormick, Tom Lowe, Ruth Williamson. Juni's master filmed in 16:9 widescreen. A bit shaky at times but with some nice zooms and action well followed, although some slight obstructions this is a very nice video. A-
Les Miserables
17/9/2010 ~ Barbican Center, London
Christopher Jacobsen (alt Valjean), Earl Carpenter, Gareth Gates, Madalena Alberto, Katie Hall. Rosalind James, Ashley Artus, Lynne Wilmot. Excellent filming in 16:9 wide-screen with no obstructions or blackouts of the fabulous new staging of the world’s best loved musical. A+
Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert (Matinee Performance)
3/10/10 ~ London
Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean), Nick Jonas (Marius), Norm Lewis (Javert), Matt Lucas (Thénardier), Lea Salonga (Fantine), Jenny Galloway (Madame Thénardier), Katie Hall (Cosette) and the casts of the Original and Anniversary Productions along with members of the Original 1985 London cast. In celebration of 25 amazing years of this incredible show, Les Misérables marked the momentous occasion with two sell-out performances at The O2 (an enormous venue), and live relays to cinemas around the world. This version of the show was recorded from the back of the orchestra section (or the “stalls” as they are referred to in London), so it is at a better angle than the version described below, but it is missing about the first 10 minutes of the show. A
Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert (Evening Performance)
3/10/10 ~ London
Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean), Nick Jonas (Marius), Norm Lewis (Javert), Matt Lucas (Thénardier), Lea Salonga (Fantine), Jenny Galloway (Madame Thénardier), Katie Hall (Cosette) and the casts of the Original and Anniversary Productions along with members of the Original 1985 London cast. Full show, recorded from the balcony. Slightly sharper and clearer than the version described above. A
Les Miserables
2011~London
Jonathan Williams (u/s), Norm Lewis, Rebecca Seale, Katy Secombe, Martin Ball, Gareth Gates, Samantha Barks, AJ Callaghan, Killian Donnelly. The video was shot from a great angle in back central stalls. The action is followed extremely well, using a great mix of zooms, mid- and wideshots as appropriate. The view is clear asides from minimal head obstruction in the bottom left of the screen in some of the wider shots. There also is some slight obstruction from the overhang, but it only gets in the way during a handful of short scenes at the very top of the barricade. As most of the action in the show takes place on the stage floor, though, the obstruction from the overhang is overall quite insignificant. The colors are a very good representation of the show itself - while some parts of the video are a bit dark, it does mean that there is very little to no spotlight washout. A
Les Miserables
3/2/11 ~ Chicago
Lawrence Clayton, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Chasten Harmon, Jenny Latimer, Justin Scott Brown, Michael Kostroff, Shawna M. Hamic. Nice capture of the show with no obstructions. Marvelous performances from Lawrence, Chasten, Jenny and the whole cast really. Some awesome riffs and key changes from Lawrence and Chasten and one of the best On My Own ever. A-
Les Miserables
5/10/11 ~ Madison
Ron Sharpe, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Julie Benko as (u/s) Cosette, Chasten Harmon, Justin Scott Brown, John Rapson as (u/s) Thenardier, Shawna Hamic, Jeremy Hays. Great capture with no obstructions. Still a solid cast with Ron joining as Jean Valjean. Julie does a terrific job as Cosette. A
Les Miserables
15/11/2012 ~ Chicago
Peter Lockyer, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Lauren Wiley, Briana Carlson-Goodman, Timothy Gulan, Shawna Hamic, Max Quinlan, Jason Forbach. Beautiful HD capture of the tour in the final leg. Great new additions the cast with Peter making a great Jean Valjean. A
Les Miserables
2012 ~ Movie Musical
Hugh Jackman, Russel Crowe, Anne Hatheway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen,Helena Bonham Carter, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks. In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. This is a beautiful copy which was used for awards consideration which is enhanced for wide-screen televisions and in 5:1 surround sound. A+
Les Miserables
2013 ~ West End, London
Chris Holland* (u/s Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), AJ Callaghan* (u/s Fantine), Vicky Entwistle (Mme Thenardier), Cameron Blakely (Thenardier), Jamie Ward (Marius), Danielle Hope (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Christopher Jacobsen (Enjolras). As the new cast begins to settle at the Queen's, here's a video of the one that just departed. It features a nice mix of leads and understudies (including AJ Callaghan in the one female role she hasn't been videoed in so far), Tam Mutu and Danielle Hope being my personal favorites in this cast. The ensemble is very strong as well, and I'm sure many a fan of the London production will be happy to see George Miller among them. The video is shot from back central stalls. The action is followed embarrassingly well, using a mix of various shots as appropriate. There is minimal head obstruction in the bottom right of the screen, noticeable only in the wider shots. There is also some obstruction from the overhang, which gets in
the way in the few scenes happening at the very top of the barricade. As this is a tricky show to film lighting-wise, there are some parts that are a tad too dark or bright, but overall the colors are a faithful representation of the ones on the stage. Full video asides from these scenes: first half of At the End of the Day, At the Barricade, Every Day/A Heart Full of Love (Reprise). A
Les Miserables
Summer 2013 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
David Weitzer, Scott Daniels, Billy Piscopo, Matthew DeMarco, Michael Kroll, Liane Zielinski, Emma McGahan, Bridget Yingling, Katherine Le Fevre, Matthew Cox, Julia McKenna, Lindsey Cornelison. Proshot. A+
Les Miserables
19/7/2013 ~ ST Louis, MUNY
Hugh Panaro, Norm Lewis, Michael McCormick, Lindsay Mader, Charlotte Maltby, Alex Prakken, Bobby Conte Thornton, Katie Travis, Tiffany Green, Jimmy Coogan, Lilly Kanterman, Lily McDonald. Not the best capture of the show but when the camera isn't shaky or blurry the capture is quite nice. Much head obstruction which is a pain. 1 DVD. B+
Les Miserables
18/9/2013 ~ London
Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), Na-Young Jeong (Fantine), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras), Rob Houchen (Marius). A vivid crisp shot of the new cast - though this time from the center rear stalls , which is truly great. Not for trade. A+
Les Miserables
19/9/2013 ~ West End, London
Daniel Koek, James Gant (u/s), Na-Young Jeong, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Samantha Dorsey, Anton Zetterholm, Rob Houchen, Wendy Ferguson, Cameron Blakely. A lavish 16:9 HD capture of the new Les Mis cast. Shot from the front row of the Dress Circle with extreme close ups and zooms. Not for trade. A+
Les Miserables
30/11/2013 ~ Toronto, Canada
Ramin Karimloo (Valjean), Andrew Love (u/s Javert), Genevieve Leclerc (Fantine), Melissa O'Neil (Eponine), Perry Sherman (Marius), Andreane Bouladier (u/s Cosette), Mark Uhre (Enjolras), Cliff Saunders (Thenardier), Lisa Horner (Mme Thenardier), John Rapson (Grantaire/u/s Bishop). Highlights ; run just one hour and a half. Shot in widescreen HD, with many annoying obstructions. When the capture is clear, the recording is nice. Good cast. B+
Les Miserables
17/12/2013 ~ London
Daniel Koek, Tam Mutu, Na-Young Jeong, Dougie Carter (u/s), Carrie Hope Fletcher, Samantha Dorsey, Anton Zetterholm. Very nice capture from the circle (again). Some slight washout, but very good cast. One of the strongest Les Mis casts (in London) to date. Carrie is just fantastic. Anton is also very good. A+
Les Miserables
18/12/2013 ~ London
Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), Na-Young Jeong (Fantine), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras), Rob Houchen (Marius), Adam Linstead (u/s Thenardier). Fantastic capture of this cast. Shot from the circle but from the right on a slight angle. A
Les Miserables
8/3/2014 ~ Broadway
Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Nikki M. James, Cliff Saunders, Keala Settle, Samantha Hill, Andy Mientus, Kyle Scatliffe, Angeli Negron. Beautiful HD capture of the is beautiful Revival. The cast was sensational and gave impeccable performances. Audience was full of excitement and too many excellent performances to single out. A
Les Miserables
13/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Nathaniel Hackmann (u/s), Will Swenson, Cassie Levy, Cliff Saunders, Keala Settle, Joshua Colley, Nikki M. James, Samantha Hill, Kyle Scatliffe, Andy Mientus, John Rapson, Adam Monley, Jason Forbach. A fantastic capture from slightly further back in the circle this time, of the understudy this time - who was good enough, but not as strong vocally as Ramin. The rest of the cast are just on fire. Cassie, Will, Nikki and Samantha do not fail to disappoint once again. A
Les Miserables
17/5/14 ~ Broadway
Aaron Walpole as (u/s) Valjean, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Nikki M. James, Cliff Saunders, Keala Settle, Samantha Hill, Andy Mientus, Kyle Scatliffe, McKayla Twiggs. Beautiful HD capture of the Broadway Revival. Aaron has such a big full voice and sounds great in the role. Great performances from Caissie and Will as always. A
Les Miserables
30/5/2014 ~ Broadway
Ramin Karmiloo, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, Nikki M. James, Cliff Saunders, Keala Settle, Samantha Hill, Andy Mientus, Kyle Scatliffe, McKayla Twiggs. Shot from the side of the mezz, so some of the action happening on the right is not seen. Sometimes the camera wonders a bit, but usually focused. Ramin is fantastic here. A
Les Miserables
14/6/2014 ~ London
Cast Change Evening: Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), James Gant (Javert), Na-Young Jeon (Fantine), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Rob Houchen (Marius), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras). Fantastic capture, very much like the 18/12 recording. Shot from the right of the circle - with no obstruction, minimal washout, and many zooms. Focuses on the main actors in the show, though has many wides for the ensemble scenes. A+
Les Miserables
21/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Jean Valjean: Nathaniel Hackmann (u/s), Javert: Earl Carpenter, Fantine: Caissie Levy, Marius: Andy Mientus, Cosette: Samantha Hill, Eponine: Nikki M James
Enjolras: Kyle Scatliffe, Thenardier: Cliff Saunders, Madame Thenardier: Keala Settle, Gavroche: Joshua Colley, Bishop: Adam Monley, Little Cosette: Mia Sinclair Jenness, Young Eponine: Angeli Negron . Ensemble: Cathryn Basile, Erin Clemons, Joshua Colley, Emily Cramer, Natalie Charle Ellis, Jason Forbach, Heidi Giberson, Andrew Kober, Andrew Love, Chris McCarrell, Melissa Mitchell, Dennis Moench, Adam Monley, Angeli Negron, Weston Wells Olson, Melissa O’Neil, Megan Osterhaus, Max Quinlan, John Rapson, Terance Cedric Reddick, Rachel Rincione, Matt Rosell, Cliff Saunders, Christianne Tisdale, Aaron Walpole. A fantastic capture of this lavish production. It’s refreshing to see different faces in the lead roles, and both Nathaniel and Earl carry the show well. Nathaniel’s vocals are powerful and he has a great rapport with Caissie and Samantha. A lovely capture overall with no obstruction. Look Down is mostly blacked out and there are a couple quick dropouts during The Bishop scene and Lovely Ladies, but the show is otherwise fully intact. There is also some washout in high contrast wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
Lift
21/11/13 ~ Off-Broadway
Kimberly Faye Greenberg (The French Teacher), Erin Elizabeth Eichhorn (The Secretary), Spencer Kurtti (The Busker), Randall Glen Taylor (Bright Young Thing), Samantha Mercado-Tudda (The Lap Dancer), and Morgan DeTogne and Jeffrey Van Damme (The American Tourists). "Lift is about people and connections. The connections we have without knowing about them, the connections we lose sight of and the connections we don’t mean to have," press notes state. "Eight people get in a lift at Covent Garden tube station on an ordinary morning and what follows is an exploration into their thoughts. Through seeing everything they think and revealing their innermost secrets, we realize that in some way they are all connected and if they reached out to one another they might change their lives forever." Direct from the show’s sold-out London run. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. A-
The Light in the Piazza
21/4/05 ~ Broadway
Victoria Clark, Kelli O'Hara. Complete, digital, from the master. Absolutely beautiful video. A-
The Light in the Piazza
15/6/06 ~ Lincoln Center
Starring Victoria Clark, Katie Clarke, Aaron Lazar, Michael Berresse, Sarah Uriarte Berry and Chris Sarandon. PBS filmed version digitally transferred to DVD. A+
The Light in the Piazza
9/2/2014 ~ South Coast Rep
Margaret Johnson: Patti Cohenour, Clara Johnson: Erin Mackey, Fabrizio Nacarelli: David Burnham, Signor Naccarelli: Perry Ojeda, Franca Naccarelli: Melina Kalomas
Giuseppe Naccarelli: Christopher Newell, Signora Naccarelli: Mary Gutzi, Roy Johnson: Martin Kildare, Priest: John-David Keller, Ensemble: Joseph Almohaya, Julie Garnye, Madison Mitchell, Louis Pardo. A near perfect capture of this fantastic production at South Coast Repertory. The cast is amazing; Erin is perfect as Clara, and she and David have a sweetly innocent chemistry. Patti gives an emotionally powerful performance. The show overall has more humor than the broadway version, which lightens the mood in the midst of serious subject matter. The show has a few quick dropouts in the first few minutes, but nothing major. There is one head on the very far bottom right, but it’s rarely noticeable. There is no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. A
The Lightning Thief
20/8/2014 ~ Off Broadway
Percy Jackson: Eric Meyers, Grover: Jordan Stanley, Annabeth: Kristin Stokes, Mr Brunner/Chiron/Poseidon/Hades: Graham Stevens, Sally/Clarisse/Thalia/Mrs Dodds: Zakiya Young, Luke/Ares/Mr D/Charon/Gabe: Parker Drown. A great capture of this fun and energetic show during it’s Off-Broadway run. The sets/props are minimal but inventive, and the music is very catchy. The cast is very fun to watch -- they do a great job of switching between characters and supporting each other.
A very nice capture overall. There is a railing that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen, but it never blocks more than the actors’ feet. The video occasionally wanders just a little, and there are a couple quick dropouts, but no major blackouts. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. The show is 60 minutes with no intermission. Includes playbill scans. A
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
1996~Documentary
The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirshfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in the entertainment industry - over a span of more than sixty years. He is still drawing in his nineties. His interesting domestic life, political, and cultural views are highlights. In addition, he talks about himself a bit - seriously and lightly.(At one point he he claims that his only form of exercise has been to live in his Manhattan townhouse: stairs). He drives his car around Manhattan - an adventure in itself. Brief interviews with, and reminiscences of many friends and associates. A
The Lion King
13/7/1997~Pre Broadway, Minneapolis
John Vickery (Scar), Samuel E. Wright (Mufasa), Tsiddi Le Loka (Raffiki), Geoff Hoyle (Zazu), Jason Raize (Simba), Heather Headley (Nala), Scott Irby-Rannair (Young Simba), Kajuana Shuford (Young Nala), act one is from right orchestra, act two is from left orchestra, some spotlight wash out, though very good capture for the preview of the sensational musical. A-
The Lion King
25/10/97 ~ Broadway Preview
Rafiki-Tsidii Le Loka, Simba-Jason Raize, Nala-Heather Headley, Timon-Max Casella, Pumbaa-Tom Alan Robbins, Zazu-Geoff Hoyle. Shot from far left side, an older video but still decent to watch. B
The Lion King
16/11/97 ~ Broadway
Heather Headly, Jason Raize, Kevin Cahoon, John Vickery, Samuel E. Wright. Filmed two nights after the show opened. Shot from the left box seat, making the angles extreme and blocking the upper stage right corner.You can also see into the wings occasionally, which can be distracting as the actors are out of character.The clarity
of a video this old is quite impressive. Perfect sound. Some spotlight washout, but lots of close ups. If it wasn't for the angle, this would be an almost perfect DVD. Some generational loss. A
The Lion King
8/10/2000 ~ Los Angeles
Rufus Bonds Jr., Clifton Oliver, Moe Daniels, Jazmn, KaRonn Henderson, Tonya Dixon, John Vickery, Danny Rutigliano, William Akey, Bob Bouchard, Carla Renata Williamsi, Jeffrey Polki, Price Waldman. Very clear capture for this very old video. Includes proshot footage at the beginning and end of the DVD. A
The Lion King
30/9/2001~London
Nicola Blackman, Sharon D Clarke, Howard Crossley, Rob Edwards, Gary Forbes, Ian Hughes, Jayne Hilton, Matthew Lloyd- Davies, Eric Mallett, Ray Shell, Roger Wright. No picture for first 15 minutes and then great picture; good sound all the way and nice closeups at times. A-
The Lion King
4/2010~London
Brown Lindiwe Mkhize, Shaun Escoffery, Natasha Jayetileke, Stephen Matthews, George Aspery, Allyson Addo, Gary Forbes, Mark Sangster. The first hour of Act 1 with no blackouts and action well followed. The only obstruction there is a head of a child which was getting fidgety towards the end so at times it gets in the shot but other than that no real problems and I believe that if I had more life in my battery it would have turned out to be the best Lion King video out there because its beautifully captured in 16:9 wide-screen. A-
The Lion King
2013 ~ London
Shaun Escoffrey (Mufasa), Jonathan Andrew Hume (Simba) George Asprey (Scar), Nteliseng Nkhela (Rafiki). The best video out there! Filmed in 16:9 HD, the only problem is that a head gets in the shot during the first two minutes, but other than that the show is captured beautifully with no obstructions through-out. not for trade. A
The Little Mermaid
1/9/07 ~ Denver, CO
Pre-Broadway: Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Sean Palmer, Eddie Korbich, Tyler Maynard, Cody Hanford, Johnathan Freeman. This features the other Flounder. Amazing show and performances beautifully captured. A+
The Little Mermaid
30/1/08 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Bret Shuford as (u/s) Prince Eric, Norm Lewis, Titus Burgess, Eddie Korbich, Trevor Braun, Tyler Maynard. Great capture with great closups. The first 11 minutes after the overture are mostly blackouts due to late comers, after that no real problems. Bret did a nice job as understudy. Sierra and Sherie still rock with much greatness! Also includes the Part of Your World performance and interview on The View. A-
The Little Mermaid
27/6/08 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Sherie Rene Scott, Arbender Robinson as (u/s) Prince Eric, Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Eddie Korbich, Jonathan Freeman, Derrick Baskin, Jason Snow as (u/s) Flotsam, Brian d'Addario. The first 15 minutes are blindly shot and all over the place. The whole show is pretty shaky but when focused on someone it is not that bad. B+
Little Miss Sunshine
20/2/2011 ~ LA Jolla Playhouse, CA
Georgi James, Hunter Foster, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Malcolm Gets, Taylor Trensch, Dick Latessa, Bradley Dean, Carmen Ruby Floyd, Eliseo Roman, Andrew Samonsky, Sally Wilfert, Zakiya Young. First minute or so of act one is blacked out, and there are a few quick drop-outs throughout the show, but nothing major and overall very nice. A
Little Shop of Horrors
4/5/2009~UK Tour
UK Tour: Clare Buckfield, Damian Humbley, Sylvester McCoy, Alex Ferns, Donna Hines, Nadia Di Mambro, Lara Martin. Opening Night video with no blackouts, shot in widescreen with good sound and colour throughout. A+
Little Shop of Horrors
2/7/15 ~ New York City Center Encores!
Ellen Greene, Jake Gyllenhaal, Taran Killam, Eddie Cooper, Joe Grifasi, Tracy Nicole Chapman, Marva Hicks, Ramona Keller. Beautiful HD capture of the Encores Summer Series. Ellen and Jake were perfection and this was the 2015 show that was not to be missed! The last 15 mins (customers coming in and song/scene finale don't feed the plants) are mostly blind shot, where a few times no action can be seen. Everything else is there and beautiful. A-
Love Never Dies
29/4/10 ~ West End, London
Ramin Karimloo, Sierra Boggess, Joseph Millson, Liz Robertson, Summer Strallen, Louise Madison as (u/s) Fleck, Charlie Manton. Highlights which include most of the show. There are 43 minutes of Act 1 (missing around 25 minutes) and Act 2 is complete. It's not a perfect capture, but what is here is pretty good and was very hard to obtain! B+
Love Never Dies
25/6/2010 ~ West End, London
Full show, full-stageshot with no zooms. Yes, it's another finally another video of Love Never Dies! It's really interesting as I believe they've had some changes around this time. Vibrant colours and gorgeous sound patched from the soundboard. A+ (Not for trade)
Lucky Guy
14/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Tom Hanks (Mike McAlary), Courtney B Vance (Hap Hairston), Christopher McDonald (Eddie Hayes), Peter Gerety (John Cotter), Peter Scolari (Michael Daly), Richard Masur (Stanley Joyce), Maura Tierney (Alice McAlary). First 30 minutes only, I gave up half-way because security was so tight. I hope there'll be a better version soon, but for now here's a first look at Tom Hanks' Broadway debut. Interesting show and Tom Hanks is wonderful, slight wandering but mostly steady and unobstructed. A
Lysistrata Jones
11/14/11 ~ Broadway
Patti Murin, Josh Segarra, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Liz Mikel, Jason Tam, Alexander Aguilar, Ato Blankson-Wood, Katie Boren. Act 1 shot from the balcony so the famous Kerr Balcony bar obstructs the bottom of the stage. Act 2 from the mezz so no stage obstructions at all. A-
Macbeth
6/5/2013 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Jenny Sterlin, Brendan Titley, Chris Kipiniak. Phenomenal show with an innovative take on the classic play, and Alan Cumming gives an amazing performance. A few blackouts (seconds long) and moments of wandering, but mostly its really well-shot and steady and unobstructed. The set has video-screens that show close-ups, and I shot those when the rest of the stage was pitch black. 2 DVDs. A+
Macbeth
20/7/2013 ~ Manchester
Kenneth Branagh, Alex Kingston as Lady Macbeth, Jimmy Yuill, John Shrapnel, Alexander Vlahos, Norman Bowman, Ray Fearon, Rosalie Craig, Laura Elsworthy, Anjana Vasan, Charlie Cameron, Andy Apollo, David Annen, Elliot Balchin, Nari Blair, Steven Cree, Jordan Dean, Patrick Neil Doyle, Pip Pearce, Cody Green, Daniel Ings, Harry Lister-Smith, Stuart Neal, Harry Polden,Dominic Thorburn, Katie West and Benny Young) Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the Manchester International Festival. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. A+
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2013
28/11/13 ~ NBC-TV
Hosted by “The Today Show’s” Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker. The first hour features performances from the Broadway casts of Pippin, Kinky Boots, Matilda, and Motown, The Musical. Also, performances from Kristin Chenoweth, Megan Hilty, Kellie Pickler, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri, Cher Lloyd, Gavin Degraw, Fifth Harmony, Fall Out Boy, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line and the Robertson Family from A&E's Duck Dynasty show. 3 hours. A
Mamma Mia
14/9/2002~London
Laura Michelle Kelly, Louise Plowright, Susanna Fellows, Myra McFaden, Paul Basleigh, Simon Slater. My copy is first generation digital. A Camcorder video which is nicely shot and action well followed, however grainy picture with some spotlight washout. A-
Mamma Mia
26/1/2006~Broadway
Lauren Mufson, Carey Anderson, Judy McLane, Olga Merediz, John Dossett, David Beach, Mark L. Montgomery, Andy Kelso , Samantha Eggers, Olivia Oguma, Ben Gettinger, Michael Scott. Clear picture with a good amount of close-ups, some heads to shoot around but nothing serious. Includes the three songs after the curtain call. A-
Mamma Mia (Movie)
2008 ~ Cinematographic Version.
Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Amanda Seyfried. Based on the hit Broadway musical built around the songs of the hugely popular group Abba. Digital DVD. A+
Mamma Mia
21/7/2009 ~ Rockford, IL
Linda Hunt, Michelle Dawson, Rachel Tyler, Kittra Wynn Coomer, Adam Jacobs, Michael Aaron Lindner, Martin Kildare, John Hemphill. Great capture of the tour on the first night, everything is nicely captured. A
Mamma Mia
21/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Christy Altomare (Sophie), Natalie Bradshaw/Monica Kapoor* (u/s Ali), Thomasina Gross (Lisa), Felicia Findley (Tanya), Laureen Cohn (Rosie), Judy McLane (Donna), Zak Resnick (Sky), Graham Rowat (Harry), Daniel Cooney (Bill), Aaron Lazar (Sam). This is a great show, light-hearted and amusing. Ends after I have a Dream (missing curtain calls and the bonus songs). Some heads but I shot between them well, and it is mostly a steady shot. A
Mamma Mia
25/7/2013 ~ London
Dianne Pilkington, Jane Milligan, Emma Crosely, Neil Roberts, James Gaddas, Richard Trinder. A solid capture of the new Mamma Mia cast. I believe this is the second London capture of the amazing show, and the first one in the Novello Theatre. I love Dianne as Donna, her general voice was great, unlike when she played Glinda, I could understand a much bigger portion. In some scenes she sounded very drunk, which was perfect, she nailed the role. She also has a great deep belt which was perfect for many of the songs. The theatre was packed, a great atmosphere and great orchestra. Some head obstruction, as was shot from the back of the Royal Circle, which is not my regular, but got these tickets for free. Usher was behind me, so I couldn't record until the song Mamma Mia so missing around twelve minutes from the show approx., and missing half of Lay all Your Love on Me, but has everything else from there, including the curtain call and mega mix with the extra songs at the end. Some wondering at times but shot in a nice 16:9 widescreen in HD. Note that I will be seeing the show again, and will hopefully get a full capture from the top seats in the house with Dianne. Not trades exceptions. A+ (Master)
Mamma Mia
8/2013 ~ Stuttgart
Willemijn Verkaik (Donna), Eva Serrarens (Sophie), Barbara Raunegger (Rosie), Betty Vermuelen (Tanja), Rebecca Stahlhut (Lisa), Annakathrin Naderer (Ali), Jerry Marwig (Sam), Matthias Otte (Harry), Marek Sarnowski (Bill), James Cook (Sky), Denys Magda (Eddie), Pierre Damen (Pepper) Potentially unpopular opinion: I adore "Mamma Mia". Not ironically, not as a guilty pleasure; I actually think it's an awesome show with a good plot, some of the best music around, and the set and costume design are damn pretty to look at too. As far as "Mamma Mias" go, this is a really good one. It was filmed during Willemijn's short stint as Donna last summer, and she's simply phenomenal in the role. Acts it brilliantly, sings it even better and is just adorable and awesome all around. The rest of the cast are also great, the standouts for me being Barbara Raunegger as Rosie (fun seeing her with Willemijn again!) and Annakathrin Naderer as Ali. The video is filmed from central stalls and features a completely unobstructed view of the stage. The action is followed all too well (I've seen this show... a fair few times) using a variety of shots as needed. The filming is steady and the colors great - all in all, as good a video as a bootleg can possibly get. A+
Mamma Mia
18/1/2014 ~ US Tour
Donna: Georgia Kate Haege, Sophie: Chelsea Williams, Tanya: Gabrielle Mirabella, Rosie: Carly Sakolove, Bill: Michael Colavolpe, Harry: Mark A Harmon, Sam: Don Winsor Sky: Chris Stevens, Lisa: Antoinette Comer, Eddie: Kyle Dupree, Ali: Emily Price, Pepper: Neil Starkenberg A near perfect capture of this fantastic regional production. The cast is solid and full of energy. Georgia and Chelsea make a cute mother/daughter duo, and the Dynamos are tons of fun. The video here is captured very well with no washout or no obstruction. The overture and first minute of the prologue are blacked out and some shuffling can be heard, but the show is intact after that. There are some annoying audience members who cheer or sing along once in a while, but it rarely affects dialogue. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call and encores. A
Marguerite
2008 ~ London
Ruthie Henshall, Julian Ovenden, Alexander Hanson. Act One Only, great clear picture although it is cut off from the bottom and it does not allow a full screen shot. Great sound and crisp filming, just not the complete show. A
Martin Guerre
5/1/97 ~ London
Iain Glen, Rebecca Lock, Jérôme Pradon, Matt Rawle, Michael Mattus, Susan Jane Tanner, MartinTurner. Excellent clear steady camera work with an unobstucted view. Very nice zooms and overall quality. A
Martin Guerre
27/4/1997 ~ Prince Edward Theatre, London
Iain Glen, Rebecca Lock, Jerome Pradon, Matt Rawle, Michael Mattus, Susan Jane Tanner, MartinTurner. Beautiful and sharp video with nice color, except that motion artifacts degrade the picture somewhat. Nice sound, production values and performances. A-
Mary Poppins
22/2/05 ~ London
Laura Michelle Kelly, Linzi Hately and OLC. Digital, from the master. A lovely capture of the show when in first opened in London. Shot from the left side of the mezz, with many zooms. When not zoomed tad washout may appear. Crystal clear with no head obstruction. A-
Mary Poppins
31/10/06 ~ Broadway
Ashley Brown, Gavin Lee, Daniel jenkins, Rebecca Luker, Cass Morgan, Mark Price, Ruth Gottschall, Michael McCarty and Jane Carr, Katherine Leigh Doherty, Matthew Gumley. Nice done and great capture of the show. A-
Mary Poppins
2/11/06 ~ 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
Mary Poppins
18/9/08 ~ Birmingham, UK
UK Tour: Caroline Sheen, Danie Crossley, Martin Ball, Louise Bowden, Liberty Chesman, Thomas Goodall. Caroline Sheen did a great job as Mary. The staging was slightly different from other productions. A Great capture of the tour, very crisp and sharp with no obstructions, from the master. A
Mary Poppins
6/3/09 ~ Manchester, UK
UK Tour: Lisa O'Hare, Daniel Crossley, Martin Ball, Louise Bowden, Deryn Edwards, Tania Mathurin, Niamh Coombes, Anthony Jenkins, Valda Aviks. Great capture of the touring show, with very few blackouts and great shots. A
Mary Poppins
9/4/2009 ~ UK Tour, Wales Millennium Centre
Lisa O'Hare (Mary Poppins), Daniel Crossley (Bert), Martin Ball (George Banks), Louise Bowden (Winifred Banks), Chloe Jones (Jane Banks), George Spittle-McGuire (Michael Banks). The tour is a slightly downsized production, with some interesting changes made in terms of set design to help it accommodate a variety of houses. This is also the older version of the show itself, still featuring the song "Temper, Temper" as the act closer. The standouts in the excellent cast were, to me, Lisa - who is, indeed, practically perfect - as well as Martin and Louise. The video is shot from the upper circle of the theatre with virtually no head obstruction. It's an excellent capture of the show, using a variety of shots tocapture the action. The colors are vibrant and there is practically no spotlight washout. A
Mary Poppins
23/7/2011~Scheveningen
Noortje Herlaar (Mary Poppins), William Spaaij (Bert), Maike Boerdam (Winifred Banks), Hugo Haenen (George Banks), Antoinet van Berkel (Jane Banks), Dyllan Rehmani (Michael Banks), Petra Clauwens (Juf Andrew), Yvonne Valkenburg (Mevrouw Bril), Steve Beirnaert (Jonathan Been), Penny Vos (Vogelvrouwtje), Marlous Tolhuisen (Mevrouw Corry), Marc-Peter van der Maas (Parkwachter), Paul Vaes (Bank Directeur / Admiral Boem). A wonderfull capture of the dutch version of Mary Poppins. A+
Mary Poppins
16/12/2012 ~ Broadway
Steffanie Leigh (Mary Poppins), Chuck Rea (u/s Bert), Carly Paige Baron (Jane Banks), Aidan Gemme (Michael Banks), Tom Souhrada (u/s George Banks), Megan Osterhaus (Winifred Banks), James Hindman (u/s Bank Chairman), Julie Barnes (u/s Miss Lark). Really sad that this fantastic show is closing, great sets and classic songs. Understudy night. Act 1 is complete, slightly shaky but nothing too bad. There are a few blackouts, mostly nothing longer than a few seconds, and some wandering during Being Mrs Banks, as the kid in front kept standing up. It is rather annoying to film with so many kids in the audience but I did the best I could and its mostly good and quite focused. Act 2 starts in the middle of Brimstone and Treacle (so its missing 3 minutes), but is a much better shot with few obstructions as I moved. Some wide shots for the sets and choreography, and close ups when necessary. A
Mary Poppins
15/2/2013 ~ US National Tour
Madeline Trumble (Mary Poppins), Con O'Shea-Creal (Bert), Madison Ann Mullahey (Jane Banks), Eli Tokash (Michael Banks), Chris K Hoch (George Banks), Kerry Conte (Winifred Banks), James Hindman (Bank Chairman), Louis Stewart (Miss Lark), Karen Murphy (Bird woman/Miss Andrew). Good show, different sets from the Broadway version but still pretty impressive. Great cast. The first act is nearly perfectly filmed (few moments of shakiness between scenes) but unblocked and focused. The second act is missing the first 5 minutes, with some slight obstructions (a few seconds) but I shot around it well. No curtain call. A
Master Class
14/6/11 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess, Clinton Brandhagen, Jeremy Cohen, Alexandra Silber, Garrett Sorenson. Good clear video and disc also includes reviews, opening night coverage and cast/creative interviews. A
Matilda
1/2/2012~London
Cleo Demetriou, Bertie Carvel, Lauren Ward, Paul Kaye, Josie Walker, Peter Howe. The show is just phenomenal, best new london musical probably. The cast, especially the children, are beyond talented, the songs and lyrics are really clever, and the set is amazing as well. It really managed to capture the whimsical but dark feel that Roald Dahl did so well. I wish I could tape everything but my camera was short of a spare battery that day. Camera tends to wonder throughout most of the highlights, and captures odd parts of the stage, and doesn’t seem to focus on much action. B
Matilda
Winter 2013 ~ London
Matilda - Hayley Canham, Miss Trunchbull - Charles Brunton (U/S). Miss Honey - Haley Flaherty, Mr. Wormwood - Steve Furst, Mrs Wormwood - Annette McLaughlin Michael Wormwood - Nick Searle, Bruce Bogtrotter - James Moore. Full date and cast not shown intentionally. A stunning HD 16:9 capture of the Olivier Award winning and Tony nominated musical. A few heads get into the frame at times, but nothing that interrupts with the action on stage. A
Matilda
6/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Oona Laurence, Bertie Carvel, Gabriel Ebert, Lesli Margherita, Lauren Ward, Karen Aldridge, Jack Broderick, Frenie Acoba. A Great HD capture of an exceptional show! Should win all kinds of Tonys hands down with a great story and concept! The cast was fantastic and Bertie is just awesome. A
Matilda
13/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Sophia Gennusa (Matilda), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey), Gabriel Ebert (Mr Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs Wormwood), Taylor Trensch (Michael Wormwood), Ryan Steele (u/s Rudolpho), Jack Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender), Jared Parker (Nigel), Karen Aldridge (Mrs Phelps), Ben Thompson (Escapologist), Samantha Strum (Acrobat). Fantastic show that captures both the dark and whimsical tone of Roald Dahl, great visuals and performances by everyone. Sophia is the youngest Matilda and she was great. Very small lyrical changes from London. Well shot and mostly steady, a head appears at the bottom of the screen sometimes because the person in front kept leaning forward urgh. Some wandering during Telly as the house lights were on. A
Matilda
9/5/2013 ~ Broadway
Bailey Ryon (Matilda), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey), Lesli Margherita (Mrs Wormwood), Gabriel Ebert (Mr Wormwood), Phillip Spaeth (Rudolpho), Karen Aldridge (Mrs Phelps), Jake Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender). Great show with a very enthusiastic audience. There are heads at the bottom of the screen sometimes because people kept leaning forward and some shaky moments, but mostly a focused steady shot with nice close-ups. A-
Matilda - May 9, 2014 NFT Until May 31, 2015
Oona Laurence (Matilda), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey), Lesli Margherita (Mrs Wormwood), Gabriel Ebert (Mr Wormwood), Phillip Spaeth (Rudolpho), Karen Aldridge (Mrs Phelps), Jake Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender)
Oona is a darker, more brooding Matilda and it works well. The first act is nearly perfect and unobstructed, second act’s escapologist scene (~3 minutes) is audio only and there is some slight head obstruction at times during the second act.
Matilda
21/11/2013 ~ London
Elise Blake (Matilda), Emily Robins (Lavender), James Gardner (Nigel), Ruby McNamara (Amanda), Ashton Henry-Reid (Eric), Tallulah Threadaway (Alice), Talia Palamathanan (Hortensia), Jamie Kaye (Tommy), James Clyde (Mr. Wormwood), Hayley Flaherty (Ms. Honey), Kay Murphy (Mrs. Wormwood), Alex Gaumond (Trunchball). A full stage shot capture from the front row of the dress circle, in 16:9 widescreen HD, with no obstructions, though some tad washout. This could be counted as a house cam shot. Cast is on fire as usual. A
Matilda
23/8/2014 ~ Broadway
Ripley Sobo (Matilda), Jill Paice (Miss Honey), Christopher Sieber (Miss Trunchbull), Matt Harrington (Mr. Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), Natalie Venetia Belcon (Mrs. Phelps), Alex Brightman ( Michael Wormwood), Phillips Spaeth (Rudolpho).
A great capture of the show, and I believe the first full capture of Ripley in the role. She’s so talented, and I enjoyed her performance immensely. Christopher Sieber, Jill Paice, and Lesli Margherita are standouts as well — this is just an all around fantastic cast. A nice capture overall. There are two blackouts in act one: two minutes during the first Wormwood scene, and three minutes during the first Library scene. During act two, Telly is blacked out while the house lights are on; video starts at Lavender’s entrance. There is one head center stage, but it’s worked around fairly well and rarely affects the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
Matilda
31/12/2014 ~ Broadway
Eliza Holland Madore (Matilda), Alison Luff (Miss Honey), Christopher Sieber (Miss Trunchbull), Matt Harrington (Mr. Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), Karen Aldridge (Mrs. Phelps), Alex Brightman (Michael Wormwood), Phillip Spaeth (Rudolpho), Sofia Roma Rubino (u/s Lavender), Mitchell Sink (Bruce), Jonah Halperin (Nigel), Beatrice Tulchin (Amanda), Christian Michael Camporin (Eric), Alexa Shae Niziak (Alice), Ava DeMary (Hortensia), Chris Sumpter (Tommy), Geoff Packard (t/r Doctor/Sergei/The Escape Artist), Jennifer Bowles (The Acrobat), Sean Montgomery (Party Entertainer), Scott Difford (u/s Ensemble), Marisa Kennedy (Ensemble), Matt Miegs (Ensemble), Cassie Silva (Ensemble), Clay Thomson (Ensemble). A great capture of Eliza’s Matilda, and she’s fantastic in the role. There are a few heads at the bottom of the screen, but they are easily worked around so they rarely affect the action. There are some quick dropouts in each act, and Telly is audio only while the house lights are on, but there are no other major blackouts. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A
Matilda
1/1/2015 ~ Broadway
Tori Feinstein (Matilda), Christopher Sieber (Miss Trunchbull), Alison Luff (Miss Honey), Matt Harrington (Mr. Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs. Wormwood), Karen Aldridge (Mrs. Phelps), Grace Capeless (Lavender), Mitchell Sink (Bruce), Beatrice Tulchin (Amanda). This is very nicely captured with no washout, no major blackouts, and very little obstruction. A railing blocks the very front left corner of the stage, but only the actors’ legs are unseen. Telly is audio only; the video for act two begins when the house lights go down and Lavender takes the stage. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
Memphis
17/11/2012 ~ National Tour
Bryan Fenkart, Felicia Boswell, Horace V Rogers, Julie Johnson, Rhett George, Will Mann, William Parry, Christopher Gurr, Peter Matthew Smith, Austin Owen, Kent Overshown, Angela Brydon, Preston W Dugger III, Jarvis D McKinley, Justin Prescott A bit shaky in a couple places, but no obstruction and very little washout; only one 30 second blackout during Scratch My Itch, and a couple short dropouts between scenes. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups, and the sound excellent. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs A
Merrily We Roll Along
July 2013 ~ London
Mark Umbers (Franklin Shepard), Damian Humbley (Charles Kringas), Jenna Russell (Mary Flynn), Matthew Barrow (Ru), Martin Callahan (Terry/Mr Spencer), Clare Foster (Beth), Josefina Gabrielle (Gussie Carnegie), Julie Jupp (Dory/Evelyn), Glyn Kerslake (Joe Josephson), Elana Martin, Amanda Minihan (Scotty/Mrs Spencer), Kirk Patterson (Bunker/Newsman/Reverend), Amy Ellen Richardson (KT), Ashley Robinson (Tyler), Robbie Scotcher (Jerome), Zizi Strallen (Meg Kincaid), Joseph West (Frank Junior), Joanna Woodward (Newswoman/Waitress). A video of the recently closed London revival of Merrily We Roll along. This production received more 5-star reviews than any show in West End history and it deserves every single one of them. The entire cast is terrific and, under Maria Friedman's direction, really brings the material to life in the best way possible. The main trio (Umbers, Humbley, Russell) are absolute perfection in their roles; Gabrielle, Foster and Kerslake are stunning as the "supporting trio" and particular ensemble standouts include Amy Ellen Richardson's KT and Kirk Patterson's newsman. All in all, an excellent cast of performers, who kept getting better throughout the show's run and are in top form here. Good luck to the creatives in charge of recasting this for the upcoming Broadway run; I'm sure it won't be easy. The video is filmed from central back stalls. The view of the stage is clear asides from some head obstruction in the lower right corner of the screen. The action is followed very well, using a mix of shots as necessary. All in all, a very good video of a brilliant production. A+
Million Dollar Quartet
17/11/2011 ~ Milwaukee
Lee Ferris, Martin Kaye, Derek Keeling, Cody Slaughter, Christopher Ryan Grant, Kelly Lamont. An Excellent capture of the Tour with no obstructions. The cast is terrific and has a lot of energy which makes for a fun show. A
Million Dollar Quartet
9/11/2013 ~ Thousand Oaks
James Barry (Carl Perkins), Scott Moreau (Johnny Cash), John Countryman (Jerry Lee Lewis), Cody Slaughter (Elvis Presley), Corey Kaiser (Jay Perkins & bass player), Vince Nappo (Fluke and drummer), Kelly Lamont (Dyanne). Show is intact from beginning to end, no obstruction or washout, filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums and close-ups, includes curtain call and Vince Nappo's BC/EFA speech, show runs 103 minutes. A
Miss Saigon
1989 ~ London
Lea Salonga, Simon Bowman, Jonathan Pryce, Peter Polycarpou, Claire Moore, Keith Burns. Highlights, with some odd flitting between scenes in Act 1, though Act 2 is almost entirely complete apart from maybe 30 seconds of John's arrival. Nicely filmed and pretty good quality considering how old this is. Filmed before a lot of the changes were made so has cut lyrics in many scenes and the original finale song 'Sacred Bird' B+
Miss Saigon
1992 ~ London
Jamie Rivera, Simon Bowman, Hilton McRae. Cast look fuzzy and blurry due to age, however follows action well and sound is good. Missing half of 'Room 317' and all of 'Now That I've Seen Her'. Usually listed as being Claire Moore playing Ellen, but it isn't her. Could be Jacqui Scott. (Not my review, taken from someones website) B+
Miss Saigon
7/1998~London
Cezarah Campos, David Shannon, Leo Valdez, Grania Renihan, Jo Jo De La Cerna, Richard Lloyd King, Imelda de los Reyes. Wonderful performances from this cast. David & Leo are great in these roles. A very rare dvd, shot from the front row of the stalls with no obstructions. B+
Miss Saigon
7/1/01 ~ Broadway
Lea Salonga, Ruthie Henshall, Luoyong Wang & Will Chase. Full show. Quite good but some obstructions. B+
Miss Saigon
20/12/2002~UK Tour
Jennifer Hubilla, Alan Gillespie, Jon-Jon Briones. Decent video, well shot with good zooms. I have a soft spot for Jennifer and her acting is good but her singing's really never been quite good enough for the role. Still much prefer her over the technically better-voiced but irritating Jennifer Paz though. Alan is appalling. Jon-Jon's good as ever. A-
Miss Saigon
2006 ~ UK Tour
Ima Castro, Jon Jon Briones, Ramin Karimloo, John Partridge, Lara Pulver, Christian Rey Marbella, Christine Sambeli-Marquez. Pro-shot but pretty poor, full stage shot only with a ton of washout. It's so distant that without the voices I wouldn't even have been able to tell the cast. (Not my review, taken from someone elses website). B
Miss Saigon
Summer 2014 ~ London, West End
Tanya Manalang, Jon Jon Briones, Alistair Brammer and the rest of the original revival cast. A nice capture of the new revival at the Prince Edward Theatre. Highlights. Tanya is great as Kim and has great chemistry with Alistair. Jon Jon is great as usual. Not for trade. A-
Miss Saigon
22/1/2015 ~ London, West End
Eva Noblezada (Kim), Jon Jon Briones (The Engineer), Alistair Brammer (Chris), Hugh Maynard (John), Kwang-Ho Hong (Thuy), Tamsin Carroll (Ellen). So great to see this classic, and the entire cast is fantastic. Very good video - unobstructed, steady and focused. Includes curtain call. A+
The Mountaintop
25/9/11 ~ Broadway
Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett. No coverups or obstructions. Disc includes interviews with the cast from CBS Sunday Morning and The View; good video. A
Modern Family
Season 1-5 ~ TV Show
The first five seasons of the Emmy® Award-winning smash-hit are included in this box set. Boasting one of the best ensemble casts in all of television, this groundbreaking series is a smart, fresh and laugh-out-loud funny look at what it means to be a family in today’s chaotic and constantly changing world. Hilarious stories, lovable characters and outrageous surprises are yours to own in this warm and witty comedy. A+
Motown
22/4/2014 ~ Chicago
Clifton Oliver, Allison Semmes, Nicholas Christopher, Jarran Muse, Leon Outlaw Jr, Trisha Jeffrey, Elijah Ahmad Lewis. Beautiful HD capture of the first performance of the new tour that launched in Chicago, in which Berry Gordy was in the audience watching the performace. Huge catalog of Motown hits and such great performances. A+
Musical Christmas
4/12/2010 ~ Vienna, Austria
Rasmus Borkowski, Carin Filipcic, Dennis Kozeluh, Uwe Kröger, Wietske van Tongeren, Caroline Vasicek; Katrin Mersch, Anna Kott, Tina Schöltzke, Bettina Schurek, Philipp Kreinbucher, Christian Petru, Markus Pol, Robert Weixler. The video is filmed from cental back stalls. The rake at the Ronacher isn't the best, so there's some occasional head obstruction in the lower part of the shots, but it doesn't detract from the overall experience. Various types of shots - from closeups to wideshots - are used as appropriate. The filming is steady and the colors great, with virtually no spotlight washout. A
The Music Man
22/2/14 ~ Los Angeles
Harold Hill: Davis Gaines, Marian Paroo: Gail Bennett, Mrs Paroo: Cathy Newman, Marcellus Washburn: Matt Walker, Mayor Shinn: Joey D’Auria, Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn: Rebecca Spencer, Tommy Djilas: Christian Villanueva, Zaneeta Shinn: Ashley Anderson, Winthrop Paroo: Kevin Ciardelli, Amaryllis: Maggie Balleweg, Charlie Cowell: Christopher Utley, Oliver Hix/Traveling Salesman: Emzy Burroughs. A great capture of this classic musical starring LA’s longest running Phantom, Davis Gaines. After a recent shoulder injury, Davis does the entire show in various colored slings; he pulls it off nicely, despite a little lack of movement. With a massive cast of almost 50, the show has tons of energy. Overall, Gail is the standout; her Marian transitions nicely throughout the show, and her rendition of My White Knight is absolutely incredible. There are a couple very quick dropouts in the first act, but nothing major. There is no obstruction and no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs. A
Murder Ballad
13/7/13 ~ Off Broadway
Caissie Levy, Jim Newman as (u/s) Tom, Rebecca Naomi Jones, John Ellison Conlee. Excellent HD capture of this great show. It was performed in the round in a "bar" setting, so the action takes place all over the theater. Great performances and some really great music. Caissie and Rebecca always perform with such gusto, beautiful to watch. A-
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
23/10/2012~Broadway
Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Chita Rivera, Gregg Edelman, Jim Norton, Andy Karl, Jessie Mueller, Betsy Wolfe, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Benson, Robert Creighton. Beautiful HD capture of this wonderful show. This show is so much fun and a cast that is perfection. I really can not single out one person as I could rave about every single person. This is one of the best shows to come along in a while, flawless. A
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
7/11/12 ~ 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+
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
10/3/2013 ~ Broadway
Jim Norton (Chairman), Nick Corley (Stage Manager), Will Chase (John Jasper), Stephanie Block (Edwin Drood), Erin Davie (Rosa Bud), Jessie Mueller (Helena Landless), Andrew Samonsky (Neville Landless), Gregg Edelman (The Reverend), Chita Rivera (Princess Puffer), Peter Benson (Bazzard), Nicholas Barasch (Deputy), Robert Creighton (Durdles). This show is fantastic, but the closing performance is really something extra special and is one of the best nights (well, afternoon) I've had in theatre, and the audience was crazy enthusiastic. Takes about a minute at the start of each act to settle into it, some shakiness between scenes but mostly well-filmed. Blackout when the house lights were on for voting. Includes curtain call and emotional speeches by Scott Ellis and Rupert Holmes, well these are a little shaky and obstructed, but they are there. A
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
10/3/13 ~ Broadway
Final Broadway Performance: Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Chita Rivera, Gregg Edelman, Jim Norton, Andrew Samonsky, Jessie Mueller, Erin Davie, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Benson, Robert Creighton. Excellent HD capture of the final show. The audience was full of fans of the show, so great energy and applause throughout. Includes the only time three lovers were selected, including John Jasper. Touching final curtain speech by the Director and Rupert Holmes. A