January 23rd, 2017
All My Sons
1986 ~ PBS-TV
James Whitmore, Aiden Quinn, Michael Learned, Joan Allen, Zeljko Ivanek, Layne Coleman, Mary Long, Joanna Miles, Alan
Scarfe, Marlow Vella.
Written by Arthur Miller. Filmed as part of PBS' American Playhouse series. This is a much sought after video, long
out of print and fetching high prices on Ebay. Perfectly clear. A
Always...Patsy Cline
1996 ~ Amarillo, TX
Tammy Hysmith, Cindi Bull
Long running show about the life of Patsy Cline featuring her music; slightly dark picture but good, clear sound. B
Anastasia
6/15/16 ~ Hartford, CT
Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, John Bolton, Mary Beth Peil, Caroline O'Connor, Manoel Felciano, Nicole Scimeca, Molly Rushing, Constantine Germanacos, Lauren Blackman, Alida Michal, Shina Ann Morris, Samantha Sturm
Very well captured with no obstruction and just a couple of quick dropouts; excellent, clear sound and great picture
throughout. A 2 DVDs
Annie Get Your Gun
August 1992 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Mary Driggs, Roger-John Leach, Tom Straffi, Jordan Pech,Gerry Cullity, Andrea Garen, Brian Litt, Ilana Seagull,
Sandra Malak, Mandy Keeley, Robert Chiavaroli
Pro-shot video, very well filmed. A 2 DVDs
Assassins
Pegasus Players production in Chicago
Scott Lowell, Will Chase, Stef Tovar, Christopher Eudy, Anthony Cesarelli, Chris McNamara
Excellent picture, sound and closeups, but the tape has some minor tracking issues. B+
The Assembled Parties
3/29/13 ~ Broadway
Jessica Hecht, Judith Light, Jeremy Shamos, Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld, Alex Dreier, Jake Silbermann,
Jonathan Walker, Gabriel Sloyer.
Well-filmed video with good picture and close-ups and clear sound throughout. A
Barnum
2015 ~ UK Tour
Brian Conley (Phineas T. Barnum), Linzi Hateley (Chairy Barnum), Kimberly Blake (Jenny Lind), Mikey Jay-Heath (Tom
Thumb), Landi Oshinowo (Joice Heth), John Stacey (Ringmaster/Bailey). Produced by Cameron Mackintosh. Well filmed from
the balcony.
Betrayed
2008 ~ Filmed for PBS
Waleed F. Zuaiter, Jeremy Beck,Aadya Bedi, Mike Doyle, RamseyFaragallah, Sevan Greene
Live-to-tape performance of the Culture Project's recent production of George Packer's Off-Broadway drama; pro-shot. A
The Bridges of Madison County *NFT*
11/29/15 ~ Des Moines, IA
Elizabeth Stanley, Andrew Samonsky, Cullen R. Titmas, Mary Callanan, David Hess, Dave Thomas Brown, Caitlin Houlahan,
Katie Klaus.
Excellent HD capture of the tour launch in Iowa. This was the second performance and was conducted by Jason Robert Brown himself. Great performances and top notch tour! A 2 DVDs
The Bridges of Madison County
3/19/16 ~ Dayton, Ohio
Elizabeth Stanley (Francesca), Andrew Samonsky (Robert), Cullen R Titmas (Bud), Mary Callanan (Marge), David Hess
(Charlie), Jon Campione (Michael), Caitlin Houlahan (Carolyn), Katie Klaus (Marian/Chiara/State Fair Singer). A
beautiful and moving piece of theatre. Andrew and Elizabeth have fantastic chemistry. This story and score really
stick with you. A nice capture of the show. I was seated on an aisle and had to be careful. This capture, as with all
my future captures, was run through an image stabilizer so it is not as shaky as previous captures, with that said it
is not as steady as I would like, given my seat location. There are no blackouts and the action is well followed.
Includes curtain call and BCEFA speech by Mary Callanan. Audio is near perfect, but slightly quieter, synced with my
Zoom H2. 2 DISCS
Broadway Bound
1992 ~ PBS-TV
Ann Bancroft, Hume Cronyn, Carey Parker, Jonathan Silverman, Jerry Orbach, Michele Lee, Pat McCormick, Jack Carter
Final chapter of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical "Brighton Beach Trilogy." Pro-shot for TV. Never released on
DVD. A
Bullets Over Broadway
1/7/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Michael Williams, Emma Stratton, Jeff Brooks, Jemma Jane, Hannah Rose Deflumeri, Michael Corvino, Rick Grossman,
Bradley Allan Zarr, Rachel Bahler.
No obstruction, blackouts or washout and well filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Great, clear sound; includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+ 2 DVDs
Buyer and Cellar
12/5/16 ~ PBS Broadcast
Michael Urie
Pro-Shot video. Excellent audio and video. A+
Camelot
4/4/03 ~ Papermill Playhouse, NJ
Brent Barrett, Glory Crampton, Matt Bogart, Barrett Foa
Decent video with a few glitches in the first 20-30 minutes, but nothing that makes the show unwatchable. Good video with great sound and nice closeups. B
Cats
7/22/16 ~ Broadway
Leona Lewis, Quentin Earl Darrington, Andy Huntington Jones, Tyler Hanes, Eloise Kropp, Ricky Ubeda, Christopher Gurr, Jeremy Davis.
Excellent HD capture of the new Broadway Revival. Everything is nicely captured with dance numbers full stage shot.
Good, clear video with excellent sound and picture; very good video. A 2 DVDs
CHICAGO *Limited Trades*
6/7/16 ~ Broadway
Donna Marie Asbury as (u/s) Velma, Charlotte d'Amboise, Jaime Camil, Nicole Bridgewater as (u/s) Mama, Raymond
Bokhour. Great capture of Jane the Virgin star in the role of Billy. Donna gives a great performance and vocals as
Velma!
Children of Eden
4/17/16 ~ Thousand Oaks, CA
Norman Large, Kevin McMahon, Misty Cotton, Ryan J. Driscoll, Barnaby James, Paul DiLoreto, Natalia Vivino, Nathaniel Mark, Marcello Silva, Kayla Bailey, Elizabeth Adabale, Kenneth Mosley, Katie Porter.
No obstruction or washout, and just one short blackout in the middle of act one. Good picture with close-ups and excellent sound throughout; nice video. A 2 DVDs
A Chorus Line
1990 - Plays in the Park, NJ
Unknown Cast
A Chorus Line: Hollywood Bowl Concert *Limited Trades*
7/29/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Mario Lopez, Sarah Bowden, Krysta Rodriguez, Leigh Zimmerman, Spencer Liff, Jason Tam, Sabrina Bryan, Tiana Okoye,
J. Elaine Marcos, Mara Davi, Robert Fairchild, Cornelius Jones Jr,, Denis Lambert, Ian Liberto, Courtney Lopez, Ross Lynch, Michael Starr, Kelsey Walston, Justin Michael Wilcox.
The Hollywood Bowl's annual Broadway show; nicely filmed with no obstructions or no washout, and just a couple of quick dropouts. The stage is filmed directly; the screens are never shown; excellent, clear sound. A
The Color Purple
12/28/15 ~ Broadway
Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks, Isaiah Johnson, Kyle Scatliffe, Joaquina Kalukango,
Antoine L Smith, Akron Watson, Carla R Stewart, Kevyn Morrow, Patrice Covington, Grasan Kingsberry, Dwayne Clark.
Nice capture overal with a one minute blackout during Huckleberry Pie and a two minute blackout during Our Prayer;
the rest of the show is fully captured with just a couple quick dropouts; one head that occasionally blocks the front
left section of the stage; excellent clear sound. A 2 DVDs
(This is a Blu-Ray to DVD Conversion)
The Comedy of Errors
3/1/12 ~ NT Live
Lenny Henry, Chris Jarman, Lucian Msamati, Daniel Poyser
Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed
and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video.
Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette. Closed caption
subtitles hardcoded in the video.
Company
6/2009 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Danny Arnold, Holly Curran, Christina Ryan, Erica Cenci, Alison Byrne, George A .Williams, Maddie Orton, Matthew
Curtis, Judi Laganga, Jay Lowman, Sandy Taylor, Frank Norek, Lisa Van Doren, Todd Michaels.
Cyrano de Bergerac
January 2008 ~ Broadway
Kevin Kline, Jennifer Garner, Daniel Sunjata, Chris Sarandon, Euan Morton, Max Baker, John Douglas Thompson, Concetta
Tomei, Tom Bloom, Peter Jay Fernandez, MacIntyre Dixon, Carman Lacivita.
Great Performances filmed for PBS; excellent video. A+
David's Redhaired Death
1/1/04 ~ New York
Lori Knowles, Jenn Bates
Excellent picture and sound. A
THE DEEP BLUE SEA
September 2, 2016 ~ London
Pro-Shot Helen McCrory (Hester Collyer), Tom Burke (Freddie), Peter Sullivan (William), 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. Includes featurette and optional English subtitles throughout the performance.
2 DISCS
The Dining Room
1984 ~ PBS-TV
Frances Sternhagen, John Shea, William H. Macy, Pippa Pearthree, Jeanne Ruskin, Remak Ramsay
Written by A.R. Gurney Jr. First produced in New York City at the Studio Theatre of Playwrights Horizons, opening January 1981. This video presentation reunites most of the original Playwrights Horizon's cast. A
DISASTER!
2013 ~ Off-Broadway
Seth Rudetsky (Ted), Annie Golden (Shirley), Paul Castree (Scott), Tom Ritts Farrell (Maury), Carrie Manolakos
(Marianne), Lacretta Nicole (Levora), Anika Larsen (Sister Mary), Clif Thorn (Tony). Written by Seth Rudetsky and
Jack Plotnick. Disaster! parodies and pays comedic tribute to the genre of 1970s disaster films. It is set on a
summer night in Manhattan in 1979 and follows a group of NYC A-listers who party at the grand opening of a floating
casino/disco—until disaster strikes. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos, killer bees, rats, sharks, and piranhas all
threaten the guests, who sing some of the biggest hits of the ‘70s including “Hot Stuff,” “I Am Woman,” “Knock on
Wood” and more.
Nicely filmed from the balcony. A
Disaster!
2/20/16 ~ Broadway
Roger Bart, Adam Pascal, Faith Prince, Rachel York, Kerry Butler, Kevin Chamberlin, Seth Rudetsky, Jennifer Simard, Max Crumm, Baylee Littrell
Excellent HD capture of the new campy musical filled with 70's hits. Great picture and clear sound; great video. A 2 DVDs
Dreamgirls
2005 - Plays in the Park, NJ
Empire
January 23, 2016 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Stephanie Gibson, Kevin Earley, Tony Sheldon, Michael McCormick, Charlotte Maltby, Katharine McDonough, Caleb Shaw,
Caitlyn Calfas, Richard Bulda, Gabriel Navarro, Rodrigo Varandas, Tommy Bracco, Juan Caballer, Michael Baxter, Fatima
El-Bashir, Tory Freeth, Joe Hart, Rachel King, Rachel Osting, Jordan Richardson, Cooper Stanton, Michael Starr,
Christine Tucker, Josh Walden, Justin Michael Wilcox. A promising new musical about the construction of the Empire
State building. The show has great comedy and some absolutely incredible dance numbers, as well as very clever use of
projections in the set design. Stephanie is the standout; her performance as Frankie is the highlight of the show.
This is perfectly captured with no blackouts and no washout. There are a few small heads that can be seen in wide
shots, but they don’t block the action. 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. 2 DISCS
THE ENTERTAINER
October 27, 2016 ~ London
Pro-Shot Kenneth Branagh, Phil Dunster, Gawn Grainger, Jonah Hauer-King, Crispin Letts, Sophie McShera, Greta Scacchi
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. 2 DISCS
Every Brilliant Thing
2015 ~ HBO Broadcast
Jonny Donahoe performs in a one-person play about a man who came of age with a suicidal mother but, at various stages
of his life, set about compiling a long list of reasons to live. Filmed at the Barrow Street Theatre in New York City
in 2015. Captured from an online stream.
Fly
1/30/16 ~ Pasadena, CA
Brooks Brantly, Ross Cowan, Omar Edwards, Anthony J Goes, Brandon Nagle, Desmond Newson, Damian Thompson, Terrell Wheeler.
A near perfect capture of this fantastic and fascinating play about African-American World War II pilots; no obstructions or washout, and one quick blackout. A little dark throughout; clear picture and excellent sound; nice video. A
Funny Girl *Limited Trades*
4/2001 ~ Papermill Playhouse
Pro-Shot Leslie Kritzer, Robert Cuccioli and Bob Dorian. Pro-shot on two discs. Everything is nicely captured
and complete with zooms! 2 DVDs
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder *Limited Trades*
4/24/16 - National Tour
John Rapson, Kevin Massey, Kristen Beth Williams, Adrienne Eller, Mary VanArsdel.
A great capture of the tour. The cast is solid, and the audience is energetic. There are 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, John and Kevin’s BC/EFA speech, and playbill scans. A+ 2 DVDs
The Glass Menagerie
Dec 8 1966 ~ CBS
Pro-Shot Shirley Booth, Barbara Loden, Hal Holbrook, Pat Hingle. This was broadcast on December 8, 1966, as part of
CBS Playhouse. The videotape, long thought to be lost, was reconstructed from random takes found in the archives of
the University of Southern California.
Grey Gardens *Limited Trades*
8/2/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Betty Buckley, Rachel York, Sarah Hunt, Josh Young, Bryan Batt, Davon Williams, Simon Jones, Katie Silverman, Peyton Ella
Very well captured with no blackouts, no obstruction, and no washout; excellent clear picture and sound throughout with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Very good video. A 2 DVDs
Holiday Inn
1/14/17 ~ Broadway (Pro-Shot)
Bryce Pinkham (Jim Hardy), Corbin Bleu (Ted Hanover), Lora Lee Gayer (Linda Mason), Megan Lawrence Louise), Megan
Sikora Lila Dixon), Lee Wilkof (Danny).
Captured from the BroadwayHD live-stream.
If/Then
1/24/16 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Idina Menzel, James Snyder, LaChanze, Trey Ellett (u/s Lucas), Daren A Herbert, Janine DiVita, Marc delaCruz, Kyra Faith,
Corey Greenan, Cliffton Hall, Xavier Cano, Alicia Taylor Tomasko, Tyler McGee, English Bernhardt, DeeDee Magno Hall
Idina Menzel's final performance on the tour; emotional performance by the whole cast, particularly Idina during Always Starting Over and the Finale, leading to roaring cheers of support from the crowd. There is also a fantastic blooper during What If: Elizabeth's phone rings and the phone is not in her pocket; well filmed with no obstruction, washout, and just two quick dropouts in act one. It's filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups and excellent sound 2 DVDs A
If/Then
3/3/16 ~ Chicago, IL
Jackie Burns, Anthony Rapp, Tamyra Gray, Matthew Hydzik, Janine DiVita, Daren Herbert, Marc Delacruz
Beautiful capture of the tour, which features three new cast members joining the tour for the leads. Very clear video with excellent picture and sound; good video 2 DVDs A
Incident at Vichy
4/21/16 ~ PBS-TV
David Abeles, Curtis Billings, James Carpinello, AJ Cedeño, Quinlan Corbett, Brian Cross, Demosthenes Chrysan,
Jonathan Gordon, Jonathan Hadary, Bill Kux, Alex Morf, Jonny Orsini, Darren Pettie, Alec Shaw, Derek Smith,
Richard Thomas, Evan Zes.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. A+
Jersey Boys
11/3 & 11/11/05 - Broadway
Original Broadway Cast
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
7/28/93 ~ London
Starring Philip Schofield and Linzi Hateley. This is the full show and nicely captured. Linzi is in wonderful voice
here. A little bit of spotlight washout on faces but very enjoyable. B+
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1995 ~ US Tour
Sam Harris.
Great production, nicely shot and great quality of Sam in the role with a great voice. B+
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1996 ~ US Tour
In-House Camera Shot: Starring Brian Lane Green and Kristine Fraelich.
This is a rare capture and great to watch from the first National tour. Also includes highlight reel of the Donny
Osmond production running 6 minutes and the reel of the Grease Revival Cast running 6 minutes. B+
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
6/12/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young, William Thomas Evans, Ryan Williams, Brian Golub, Paul Castree, Will Mann, Brandon Hudson,
Patrick John Moran, Vincent D'Elia, Claire Camp, Christine Cornish Smith
Some quick dropouts in each act, but no major blackouts and no obstruction; some slight washout in super wide shots,
but very little overall; steady picture filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent clear
sound; includes curtain call. A- 2 DVDs
Julius Caesar
4/23/05 ~ Broadway Revival
Denzel Washington, Colm Feore, Jessica Hecht, William Sadler, Tamara Tunie, Eamann Walker, Jack Willis.
Beautifully filmed and crystal clear. Disc also includes scanned Playbill information, 2 reviews, and a
60 Minutes piece. A
KING LEAR
October 12, 2016 ~ Stratford-upon-Avon
Pro-Shot Antony Sher (King Lear), Natalie Simpson (Cordelia), Marcus Griffiths (France), Theo Ogundipe (Burgundy)
One of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays. 2 DISCS
The King and I
2000 - Plays in the Park, NJ
The King and I
6/18/16 ~ Broadway
Marin Mazzie, Daniel Dae Kim, Ruthie Ann Miles, Paul Nakauchi, Ashley Park, Conrad Ricamora, Jon Viktor Corpuz, Nicky Torchia, Rocco Sisto, Edward Baker-Duly, Marc Oka, Christie Kim
No major obstructions, just a couple heads that can occasionally be seen but don't block the action; a couple of quick dropouts, but no major blackouts; some slight washout in a few of the wider shots. Excellent, clear sound; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Kinky Boots
4/17/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Adam Kaplan, J Harrison Ghee, Tiffany Engen, Aaron Walpole, Charissa Hogeland, Jim J Bullock, Shawna M Hamic, Josh Tolle, Zach Adkins, Patty Lohr, Tom Souhrada, Horace V Rogers, Annie Edgerton, Aidan Passaro, Jomil Elijah Robinson
Well filmed with no obstruction or washout, and just a couple quick dropouts in each act with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent, clear sound and picture; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Kiss of the Spiderwoman
1999 ~ Beverly, MA
Nancy Hess, Michael Patemastro, Christopher Wells, Melissa Hart, Barbara Helms, Dan Sharkey, Chris Yasquez, Mike
Zimmerman.
A production of the North Shore Music Theatre; pro-shot, nice video with some slight generation loss but great
sound. B+
The Last Five Years
5/14/16 ~ San Francisco, CA
Zak Resnick, Margo Seibert
Very well captured with no blackouts and just some slight washout in a couple wider shots; one head on the left side
that leans in occasionally, but is worked around well when necessary; filmed in 16:9, in mostly mediums and close-ups, with the occasionally wider shot. Excellent, clear sound. A
Let's Dance
1950 ~ TV Broadcast
Fred Astaire and Betty Hutton team up for this musical movie. Astaire and Hutton are energetic and delightful as a
pair of former lovers trying to keep Hutton's son out of the hands of his great-grandmother. This film hasn't been
released on DVD. Recorded from an excellent TV broadcast with great video and sound. A
A Little Night Music
8/1989 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Unknown Cast
A Little Night Music
3/6/14 ~ Houston, TX
Elizabeth Futral, Chad Shelton, Joyce Castle, Mark Diamond, Carolyn Sproule, Andrea Caroll, Alicia Gianni, Brenton
Ryan Presented by Houston Grand Opera. This production is creatively set in a gorgeous forest, filled with nymphs
and fairies, and looks like a cross between Into The Woods and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Filmed using one camcorder
on a tripod with audio patched in from the soundboard at the final dress rehearsal before an invited audience. A+
Love Janis
7/15/01 ~ New York
Cathy Curtin, Andra Mitrovich
Filmed at an odd angle but watchable; NOT Orfeh. B+
Lovesong
2012 ~ London
Written by the critically acclaimed Abi Morgan, whose film and television credits
include The Iron Lady, Shame, Birdsong and the Golden Globe award-nominated television series, The Hour. A
Mail
1988 - Broadway
Michael Rupert, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Robert Mandan, Antonia Ellis, Mary Bond Davis.
Broadway flop with only 37 official performances. Music by Michael Rupert. Recorded through the house camera. Some
generation loss and blurriness, but still watchable.
Matilda
12/31/15 ~ Broadway
Mimi Ryder, Alison Case, Christopher Sieber, Rick Holmes, Lauralyn McClelland (u/s Mrs. Wormwood), Natalie Venetia Belcon,
Clay Thompson, Phillips Spaeth, Brooklyn Nelson (u/s Lavender), Benjamin Harding, Jack Mullen, GiaNina Paolantonio, Ian Saraceni, Akira Golz, Talia Ryder, Cole Alex Edelstein, Geoff Packard, Michael Minarik, Jennifer Bowles, Colin Israel (u/s Party Entertainer) Very nice capture overall, with slight obstruction and a few short blackouts; the first two minutes of act one, one minute during the first Wormwood scene, and one minute just before the spelling scene in act two, with a couple other very short dropouts. There is some occasional washout, especially in wider shots. Great, clear sound. A- 2 DVDs
The Marvelous Wonderettes
12/8/06 ~ North Hollywood, CA
Bets Malone, Kirsten Benton-Chandler, Kim Huber, Julie Dixon Jackson
Same great show as described above, with slightly better production values in the form of nicer sets. Filmed using one camera on a tripod at the El Portal Theatre. DVD has been enhanced with an opening menu and chapter stops at all the
songs. A
Love's Labour's Lost
2/11/15 - London (RSC Live)
Sam Alexander, Peter Basham, William Belchambers, Edward Bennett, Nick Haverson, John Hodgkinson, David Horovitch,
Tunji Kasim, Sophie Khan Levy, Oliver Lynes, Emma Manton, Chris McCalphy, Frances McNamee, Peter McGovern, Chris Nayak, Jamie Newall, Roderick Smith, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Michelle Terry, Harry Waller, Thomas Wheatley, Leah Whitaker.
Multiple camera Proshot of the new production at the RSC. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and
this was captured from that feed. A
Matilda
5/9/13 ~ Broadway evening
Oona Laurence, Bertie Carvel, Lauren Ward, Lesli Margherita, Gabriel Ebert, Phillip Spaeth, Karen Aldridge, Jake Broderick,
Frenie Acoba
First act is well filmed and unobstructed; the escapologist scene in the second act, about 3 minutes or so long is audio only;
some slight head obstruction at times during the second act but otherwise well filmed with great clear sound and close-ups;
nice video 2 DVDs A-
Medea
9/4/14 - London (NT Live)
Helen McCrory, Dominic Rowan, Danny Sapani, Clemmie Sveaas, Martin Turner
Multiple camera proshot video of the new production at the National Theatre.
Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
The Member of the Wedding
1982 - NBC-TV Broadcast
Pearl Bailey as Bernice Sadie Brown, Dana Hill as Frankie Addams, Howard E. Rollins Jr. as Honey Brown, Benjamin
Bernouy as John Henry, Dwier Brown as Jarvis, Bill Cobbs as T.T. Williams, Sherry Hursey as Janice, and Lane Smith as
Mr. Addams.
A 1982 made-for-television remake of the 1952 Fred Zinnemann film. Shown as a feature on "NBC Live Theater.
"First adapted to film in 1952, Carson McCullers' play A Member of the Wedding was restaged for television in a live
performance aired December 20, 1982. A
Miss Saigon
September 22, 2014 ~ 25th Anniversary Performance
Pro-Shot Eva Noblezada, Jon Jon Briones, Hugh Maynard, and also features guest appearances from original 1989 cast
members Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga, Simon Bowman and Claire Moore. Filmed 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the
new London production of Boublil and Schönberg's 'Miss Saigon', performed and recorded in front of a live audience at
the Prince Edward Theater in London's West End.
Me and My Girl
July 1996 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Kevin Haber, Susie Paplow, Michael J. Monte, Leslie Wheeler,
Todd Fenstermaker, Cindy Sherbin, Jeffrey M. Babey, Oscar Stokes,
Hal Landis, Terence Blackburn, Susan Dougherty
Pro-shot; some washout but watchable 2 DVDs B
MISS SAIGON
September 22, 2014 ~ 25th Anniversary Performance
Eva Noblezada, Jon Jon Briones, Hugh Maynard, and also features guest appearances from original 1989 cast members
Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga, Simon Bowman and Claire Moore. Filmed 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the new London production of Boublil and Schönberg's 'Miss Saigon', performed and recorded in front of a live audience at the Prince Edward Theater in London's West End.
Monty Python's Spamalot
July 2013 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Dan Cook, Jeff Babey, Patrick Andrae, Billy Geltzeiler, David Seamon, Frank Andrews, Ali Gleason, Christopher Abbott,
Jack Cibrian, Phil Barrood, Tyler Holoboski, Mike Yoson, Daniel Sims, Peter LoRicco, Shannon Garahan, Kyra Bowie,
Kelliann DeCarlo, Carissa Gaughran, Cara Ganski, Mallory Rome.
Pro-shot; good video. A
Moonlight and Magnolias
3/30/05 ~ New York
Douglas Sills, Margo Skinner, Matthew Arkin, David Rasche
Filmed on right side but nice video with excellent picture and sound quality. A
The Moonlight Room *Limited Trades*
3/12/04 ~ New York
Laura Breckenridge, Lawrence James, Kathryn Layns, Mark Rosenthal, Brendan Sexton III
Good picture and sound, nice video; 1st generation from the master. A
Moon Over Buffalo
December 1995 ~ Broadway
Philip Bosco, Carol Burnett, Randy Graff, Jane Connell
A head or two in the way and no closeups (it looks like it was filmed on a tripod) but nice video with good sound. A
The New Moon
1989 ~ New York City Opera; PBS Great Performances, 1989
Pro-Shot Richard White, Leigh Munro, Michael Cousins, Joyce Campana, Gerald Isaac, James Billings, Joseph McKee, David Rae Smith, Allen Riberdy, Kenneth Kantor, David Frye, Harris Davis, John Lankston
No Man's Land
12/15/16 - London
Ian McKellan, Patrick Stewart
Pro-Shot NT Live broadcast.
Nothing Like a Dame
2007 ~ New York
Pro-Shot. Shoshana Bean, Lea Salonga, Jennifer Holliday, Liz Callaway, Beth Leavel, Milena Govich, Maureen McGovern,
Lynn Redgrave and many more. A
Oklahoma
2015 - Plays in the Park, NJ
Once
1/4/15 ~ Broadway
Paul Alexander Nolan, Jessie Fisher, Paul Whitty, Katrina Lenk, Anne L Nathan, Lucas Papaelias, Ryan Vona, Andy
Taylor, David Patrick Kelly, Scott Stangland, J Michael Zygo, Erikka Walshl, Sophie Knapp.
Final Performance. Full show. Cover-ups and a bit shaky to start, but improves as the show progresses. A-
Once Upon a Mattress
2007 - Plays in the Park, NJ
Onward Victoria
12/14/80 ~ Broadway
Jill Eikenberry, Beth Austin, Edmond Genest, Rex Hayes
Broadway flop with just one official performance. Sound is from a different source, so it's a little out of sync at times. Lots of video noise. C
Our Lady of 121st Street
2/19/03 ~ New York
Elizabeth Canavan, Liza Colon-Zayas, Melissa Feldman, Mark Hammer, Scott Hudson, Ron Cephas Jones, Russell G. Jones,
Adrian Martinez, Richard Petrocelli, Portia, Felix Solis.
Nice quality, full stage shot with some zooms. A
Paper Moon
11/18/97 ~ Music Theatre of Wichita, KS
Wayne Bryan, Megan Drew, Patty Reeder, Charleen Ayers, Catherine Njanga, David Aaron, Nancy Bogard, Keith Bover, R.
Scott Denny, Ginny Goen, Rachel Kice, Phil Speary, Allison Spurgeon
Pro-shot filmed from back of the house camera. A
Passion
1999 - Riverside, CA
Phedre
6/25/09 ~ NT Live
Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper
The very first NT Live Broadcast. Clear audio and video. A
Plaza Suite
12/3/87 ~ CBS-TV
Carol Burnett, Dabney Coleman, Richard Crenna, Hal Holbrook, Tim Conway Jr.
Based on Neil Simon's 1968 play. This was filmed as part of The Carol Burnett Show and substituted her usual sketch
comedy format for this one episode. It opens with her familiar theme song and has her addressing the audience, as she
always did. Commercials have been edited out. A
Rain
5/1/16 ~ San Diego, CA
Eden Espinosa, Jared Zirilli, Elizabeth A. Davis, Betsy Morgan, Tally Sessions, Jeremy Davis, Jennifer Hubilla (u/s Noi Noi), Rusty Ross, Mike Sears.
A wonderful world premiere adaptation of Somerset Maugham's "Rain"; fully captured with no blackouts; one head center stage that can be seen occasionally, but it only affects the action once for a few seconds in act two. Excellent clear picture and sound; good video 2 DVDs A
Rent *Limited Trades*
10/24/15 ~ La Mirada, CA
Mark Whitten, Devin Archer, Cassie Simone, Emily Goglia, John Devereaux, Lawrence Cummings, Amber Mercomes, Cooper Howell, Chassey Bennett, Daniel Dawson, Chanel Edwards-Frederick, Aaron Gordon, Craig Michael Lucas, Luke Monday, John Pinto, Jr, Alyssa M Simmons
Great regional production with a talented cast that was well captured overall just a couple quick dropouts and some slight occasional washout and a few small heads at the bottom of the screen, but they don't affect the action; excellent picture and clear sound; nice video 2 DVDs A
Repairing a Nation
2/20/16 ~ PBS-TV
In Nikkole Salter’s "Repairing a Nation" from the Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the Davis
family gathers for a holiday celebration in their native Tulsa, Oklahoma. All goes awry when the family matriarch
insists they join a lawsuit seeking reparations for the Tulsa Race Riots that devastated their family 80 years ago.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. A+
Richard III
7/21/16 - London
Ralph Fiennes
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
8/9/86 ~ New York, NY
VHS to DVD Transfer.
The Rocky Horror Show
4/20/01 ~ Broadway
Daphne Rubin Vega, Tom Hewitt, Joan Jett, Jarrod Emick, Dick Cavitt, Kristen Lee Kelly as (u/s) Janet, Sebastian
LaCause, Raul Esparza.
Nice video with nice close-ups when possible. New, crystal clear copy, not like all the others out there, from the
master.
The Rocky Horror Show
8/17/01 ~ Broadway
Tom Hewitt, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jarrod Emick, Alice Ripley, Mark Price , Ana Gastayer, Jonathan Sharp (u/s), James
Stovall (u/s) , Dick Cavett, John Jeffrey Martin, Kristen Lee Kelly, Rosa Curry, Aiko Nakasone, Jim Osorno.
A fun capture and rare in this condition, from the digital master.
The Rocky Horror Show
12/13/01 ~ Broadway
Kevin Cahoon as (u/s) Frank, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jarrod Emick, Kristen Lee Kelly, Sebastian Bach, Liz Larsen,
Sebastian LaCause, Jason Wooten, Sally Jesse Raphael, Matthew Morrison, John Jeffrey Martin, Yassmin Alers.
Great capture of this rare cast, crystal clear from the digital master!
Sarah Jones: Bridge and Tunnel
3/6/04 ~ New York
Solo show with great picture and sound; Video includes the Theater Talk interview. A
The Scarlet Pimpernel
September 2001 ~ Riverside, CA
Ed Staudenmayer, Kim Huber
Professionally filmed from the house camera. Directed and
choreographed by Grant Rosen (SP v.4 national tour swing).
Features sets and costumes from the Equity National Tour. Some
generational loss and occasional audio "buzz" due to over-copying,
but still a great recording. B+
The Secret Garden
1999 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Cast Unknown
Pro-Shot. A
Seussical
2006 - Plays in the Park, NJ
She Loves Me
1998 - Plays in the Park, NJ
She Loves Me *NFT*
2/23/16 ~ Broadway
Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Byron Jennings, Michael McGrath, Peter Bartlett
Excellent HD video with clear picture and wonderful sound; very nice video. A
She Loves Me
2/24/16 ~ Broadway
Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Byron Jennings, Michael McGrath, Peter Bartlett, Nicholas Barasch
Excellent HD capture of the highly reviewed revival. Well filmed with great clear sound and good picture; nice video 2 DVDs A
She Loves Me
6/16/16 ~ Broadway
Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Tom McGowan, Byron Jennings, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Bartlett, Michael Fatica, Jim Walton, Alison Cimmet, Cameron Adams, Laura Shoop, Jenifer Foote, Gina Ferrall, Justin Bowen,
Benjamin Eakeley, Andrew Kober.
Very well captured with no blackouts or obstruction, and just some slight washout in a few wide shots. Filmed from the left mezzanine. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. Excellent, clear sound. Great video 2 DVDs A
(Blu-Ray to DVD conversion)
She Loves Me
6/30/16 ~ Broadway
Laura Benanti, Gavin Creel, Byron Jennings, Jane Krakowski, Zachary Levi, Tom McGowan, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Bartlett
Presented by BroadwayHD.com, this is the first show ever to be livestreamed on the internet around the world.
Pro-shot, filmed using multiple cameras. A
Shuffle Along *Limited Trades*
4/12/16 ~ Broadway
Brandon Victor Dixon, Joshua Henry, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brooks Ashmanskas, Amber Iman, Adrienne Warren, Phillip Attmore, Darius de Haas, Afra Hines, Curtis Holland, Kendrick Jones, Lisa LaTouche, J.C. Montgomery, Erin N. Moore, Janelle Neal, Brittany Parks, Arbender Robinson, Karissa Royster, Christian Dante White, Joseph Wiggan, Pamela Yasutake, Richard Riaz Yoder
Beautifully filmed in HD; some heads at bottom of the screen in wide shots but don't distract from anything and are shot
around nicely. Much has changed from the show from this date, so it's a rare look at the show mid-changes; great clear video. A
Shuffle Along
6/24/16 ~ Broadway
Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Joshua Henry, Brandon Victor Dixon, Billy Porter, Adrienne Warren,
Amber Iman, Brooks Ashmanskas, Christian Dante White, Arbender Robinson, Curtis Holland, Phillip Attmore,
Darius de Haas, JC Montgomery, Afra Hines, Adrienne Howard, Lisa LaTouche, Erin N Moore, Janelle Neal, Brittany Parks,
Karissa Royster, Pamela Yasutake, Kendrick Jones, Joseph Wiggan, Richard Riaz Yoder
A very nice capture overall with a few short blackouts during the scenes between Honeysuckle Time and Swing Along
and another during the New York Here We Come dance number; each blackout is one minute long; a few quick dropouts in
each act; one head on the right that blocks the actors' legs, but it's worked around when necessary, and it gets much
better as the show goes on. Excellent clear sound; good clear picture 2 DVDs A-
Shrek
2014 - Plays in the Park, NJ
The Sound of Music
February 2, 2016 - Madison, WI
Kerstin Anderson (Maria Rainer), Ben Davis (Captain Georg von Trapp), Ashley Brown (Mother Abbess), Teri Hansen
(Elsa Schrader), Merwin Foard (Max Detweiler), Paige Silvester (Leisl), Jeremy Michael Lanuti (Friedrich), Maria
Knasel (Louisa), Quinn Erickson (Kurt), Svea Johnson (Brigitta), Mackenzie Currie (Marta), Audrey Bennett (Gretl),
Darren Matthias (Franz), Donna Garner (Frau Schmidt), Dan Tracy (Rolf Gruber), Carey Rebecca Brown (Sister Berthe),
Julia Osborne (Sister Margaretta), Elisabeth Evans (Sister Sophia), Brent Schindele (Herr Zeller), Christopher Carl
(Admiral von Schreiber). This production blew me away! The show felt brand new and bright, beautifully staged and cast.
Standouts include Ashley Brown and Ben Davis. Good capture of the tour, has some focus problems in places but action
is well followed. Includes curtain call. Audio is near perfect, synced with Zoom H2. 2 discs
Story Theatre (Official Release)
1971 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Mildred Dunnock, David Clennon, Alvin Epstein
Sunset Boulevard
2016 ~ Denver, CO
Unknown Cast
The Tempest
1/11/17 ~ Stratford Upon Avon (RSC)
Alonso James Tucker. Sebastian Tom Turner. Spirit Alison Arnopp. Spirit Laura Cairns. Iris Elly Condron. Caliban Joe
Dixon. Ferdinand Daniel Easton. Spirit Caleb Frederick.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the RSC. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed
and this was captured from that feed. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and interviews.
Sweet Charity
1994 - Plays in the Park, NJ
The Threepenny Opera
2000 - Riverside, CA
THE THREEPENNY OPERA
September 22, 2016 ~ London
Pro-Shot Rory Kinnear (Macheath), Rosalie Craig (Polly Peachum), Haydn Gwynne (Mrs Peachum). 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. Includes featurette and optional English and Sweden subtitles throughout the performance. 2 DISCS
Tintypes
1/11/81 ~ Broadway
Lynne Thigpen, Jerry Zaks,Trey Wilson, Carolyn Mignini, Mary Catherine Wright
Nice video of the Broadway closing performance; video includes the Kennedy Center performance. B+
Top Hat
2015 ~ UK TOUR
Alan Burkitt, Charlotte Gooch, Clive Hayward, Rebecca Thornhill, Sebastien Torkia, John Conroy. A magnificent capture
in high definition of this dazzling, best new musical. Having enjoyed this show before this company is the best I have
seen too date. Gooch and Burkitt’s chemistry Couldn’t be stronger and their dance numbers were truly the highlight of
the evening. This Show is simply pure entertainment. 2 DISCS
Treasure Island
5/14/16 ~ Berkeley, CA
John Babbo, Steven Epp, Christopher Donahue, Matt DeCaro, Kasey Foster, Philip R Smith, Alex Moggridge, Steve Pickering, Travis Delgado, Demetrios Troy, Anthony Irons, Matthew C. Yee
A perfect capture of this new play with music at Berkeley Rep; no blackouts or washout and one head that can occasionally
be seen at the bottom of the screen, but it doesn't block the action. Excellent clear picture and sound; very nice video. A
2 DVDs
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Date unknown ~ Houston, TX
Debbie Reynolds
Good archive of the national tour show. No closeups and generation loss but good sound throughout; speech by Debbie
Reynolds after the curtain. B
A View from the Bridge
2/21/16 ~ Broadway ***NFT***
Mark Strong, Nicola Walker, Phoebe Fox, Russell Tovey, Michael Zegen, Michael Gould, Richard Hansell. Excellent HD
capture of the Final Broadway Performance. Superb strong performances from the entire cast in this dark Arthur Miller
drama. A wonderfully intense play that keeps building with tension, you could cut with a knife. 2 DISCS
Waitress
3/30/16 ~ Broadway
Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Kimiko Glenn, Drew Gehling, Nick Cordero, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Christopher Fitzgerald.
Beautiful capture of this stunning Broadway transfer. This is the performance where the set broke and Sara Bareilles
came out while it was being fixed. She sang a cut song from the show and Part of Your World and talked with the audience,
which is included; excellent video with clear picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
Waitress
6/14/16 ~ Broadway
Jessie Mueller, Drew Gehling, Kimiko Glenn, Keala Settle, Christopher Fitzgerald, Nick Cordero, Eric Anderson, Dakin Matthews, Charity Angel Dawson, Molly Hager, Ryan Vasquez, Stephanie Torns, McKenna Keane, Thay Floyd, Aisha Jackson, Jeremy Morse
Fantastic performances from the entire original cast. Nicely captured with just a few quick dropouts and no major
blackouts and one head on the left that can occasionally be seen, but it never blocks the action; some slight washout in some of the wider shots. Excellent, clear sound; nice video. A 2 DVDs
We Will Rock You
7/23/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Brian Justin Crum, Ruby Lewis, Jacqueline B. Arnold, PJ Griffith, Erica Peck, Jared Zirilli, Ryan Knowles,
Saccha Dennis, Jessica Crouch, Suzanna Dupree, Brooke Morrison, Stephanie Sy, Todd Adamson, Danny Balkwill, Alex DeLeo,
Daniel Greenberg, Nathan Keen, Daniel Kermidas, Ryan Koss, Corey Mosello, Jennifer Mote, Jennifer Noble, Kasey Walker
A couple of quick dropouts as well as one head that blocks a bit of the front of the stage, but it's worked around fine;
filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; sound overloads in a few places due to the volume of the
show, but still good; nice video 2 DVDs A-
West Side Story
1995 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Pro-Shot. A
West Side Story: Hollywood Bowl Concert *Limited Trades*
7/19/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Jeremy Jordan, Solea Pfeiffer, Karen Olivo, Matthew James Thomas, George Akram, Drew Foster, Kevin Chamberlin, Kyle Selig, Anthony Chatmon II, Mike Schwitter, Jennifer Sanchez, Brit West, Erica Dorfler, Jeff Smith, Jose Moreno Brooks, Julia Bullock
This concert version of the show is abridged with shortened scenes, simple costumes, and no sets or choreography; very well captured with no dropouts, no obstruction, and no washout. The stage is filmed directly most of the time; the screens are occasionally filmed, usually when the actors are not onstage. Excellent clear picture and sound; nice video. A 2 DVDs
Wicked
6/25/16 ~ Broadway
Rachel Tucker, Carrie St. Louis, Judy Kaye, Peter Scolari, Jonah Platt, Dawn E. Cantwell, Zachary Noah Piser.
Excellent HD capture of the final weeks of Rachel's Elphaba. She gives her terrific bite to the part and her famous
growls and riffs. Great performances from the entire cast. A
THE WOODSMAN
September 2, 2016 - Off Broadway
Pro-Shot James Ortiz, Benjamin Bass, Will Gallacher, Alex J. Gould, Amanda A. Lederer, Lauren Nordvig, Eliza Martin
Simpson, Megham St. Thomas, Sophia Zukoski Proshot for PBS and Broadway HD. Captured from the Broadway HD stream.
Based on the beloved writings of L. Frank Baum, The Woodsman, an imaginitive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tim
Woodsman, is the story of the Tin Man, the woman he loved, and the witch that would stop at nothing to keep them apart.
Through spectacular life-size puppetry and original music, the ensemble of Strangemen & Co. presents an inventive take
on one of America's original fairy tales.
Young Frankenstein
2015 - Plays in the Park, NJ
April 17th, 2016
The Addams Family *Only For Wants*
10/24/15 ~ Fullerton, CA
Bronson Pinchot, Rachel York, Anthony Gruppuso, Micaela Martinez, Dante Marenco, Candi Milo, Dino Nicandros, Robert Yacko, Tracy Rowe Mutz, Dustin Ceithamer
Nice capture with no obstructions and no washout; a couple of dropouts throughout, mostly during "When You're an Addams", but no major blackouts; excellent clear sound; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Joan Rivers
11/7/09 ~ Crystal Lake, IL
Great stand up set with the late talented and hilarious comedian; filmed further back and she moves around a lot, so it can be a little on the shaky side in a few spots. A-
Thoroughly Modern Millie
12/2/03 ~ London
Samantha Holden, Maureen Lipman, Sheila Ferguson, Craig Urbani, Mark McGee, Helen Baker, Rachel Izen
Full show, filmed from the orchestra. A little obstruction on the right side, especially when wide shot, but really nothing major. Lots of zooms and close-ups; digital video. A
April 13th, 2016
Allegro
2/2004 ~ North York, Canada
Carol Kugler, Bob Deutsch, Eva Beams, Bryan Chamberlain, Michael Wicks
Semi-pro-shot, crystal clear video. A
Angry Housewives
4/2006 ~ Arlington, TX
Melissa Jobe, Parker Fitzgerald, Maggie Youkin, Carrie Slaughter, Jenny Thurman, Ryan Roach, David Novey
Filmed on a tripod; good clear video with clear picture and sound; nice video. A
Bounce
7/26/03 ~ Chicago, IL
Richard Kind, Howard McGillin, Michelle Pawk
Shot from the front mezzanine; nice picture and sound. A
Cruel Intentions: The Unauthorized Musical Parody
7/31/15 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Janel Parrish, Emma Hunton, Molly McCook, John Krause, Spencer Strong Smith, Shelley Regner, Tyler Scheef,
Alexander Pimentel, Leah Sprecher.
A production of Rockwell Table & Stage; well filmed from the audience with clear picture and excellent sound; featuring songs by The Goo Goo Dolls, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Meredith Brooks, Natalie Imbruglia, Spice Girls, Counting Crows, The Verve and Christina Aguilera. A
The Drowsy Chaperone
7/29/06 ~ Broadway
Bob Martin, Georgia Engel, Sutton Foster, Troy Johnson, Eddie Korbich,Grath Kravits, Jason Kravits, Beth Leavel, Kecia Lewis-
Evans, Danny Burstein, Noble Shropshire.
Good video with excellent sound and picture throughout; nice close-ups and first video with replacement Underling Noble
Shropshire. A
Follies
5/22/98 ~ Papermill Playhouse, NJ
Kaye Ballard, Dee Hoty, Donna McKechnie, Ann Miller, Phyllis Newman, Tony Roberts
Cam Video with mild generation loss. B+
Follies
11/2011 ~ 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-
Kristin Chenoweth in Concert *Very Limited Trades*
10/4/15 ~ Madison, WI
Beautiful HD concert with no obstructions; songs include: Should I Be Sweet, Maybe This Time, Taylor The Latte Boy, Fathers and Daughters, Dance 10 Looks 3, Moon River, I Could Have Danced All Night, Bring Him Home, Popular, For Good, Over the Rainbow, All the Things You Are, Little Sparrow, Upon This Rock, I Was Here, Smile. A 2 DVDs
A Little Night Music
12/7/98 ~ San Francisco
Ruth Kobart, Meg Mackay, Richard Gould, Karen Culliver, Franc D.Ambrosio, Krista Wigle, Bonnie Rapp
The San Francisco company of The Phantom Of The Opera presented this staged benefit concert. Multi camera pro-shot.
Wonderful production. A
Newsies *Very Limited Trades*
1/8/16 ~ Milwaukee, WI
Joey Barreiro, Morgan Keene, Stephen Michael Langton, Steve Blanchard, Aisha de Haas, Zachary Sayle, Ethan Steiner
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This features the new cast that just took over the roles. Good, clear video with nice picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
Strike Up the Band - Encores!
2/1998 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, David Garrison, Philip Bosco, Judy Kuhn, Jason Danieley
Steady shot of the stage, no zooms, great sound. B
April 9th, 2016
Brooklyn Boy
1/29/05 ~ Broadway
Adam Arkin, Polly Draper, Ari Graynor, Arye Gross, Kevin Isola, Mimi Lieber, Alan Miller
Some problems in the first two minutes. Good sound and great picture. A+
The Drowsy Chaperone
4/3/06 ~ Broadway
Bob Martin, Sutton Foster, Beth Leavel, Danny Burstein, Georgia Engel, Edward Hibbert, Troy Britton Johnson, Eddie Korbich,
Garth Kravits, Jason Kravits, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Jennifer Smith, Lenny Wolpe.
Great video; picture is clear, sound is good, closeups are nice; an excellent video of this show. A+
Misery *Only For Wants*
11/11/15 ~ Broadway
Bruce Willis, Laurie Metcalf, Leon Addison Brown
Excellent HD capture of the Stephen King thriller. Well filmed with good full stage shots and close-ups when needed. Sound is good; nice video. A 2 DVDs
On Your Feet! *Very Limited Trades*
10/17/15 ~ Broadway
Ana Villafane, Josh Segarra, Andrea Burns, Alma Cuervo, Alexandria Suarez, Eduardo Hernandez
Beautiful HD capture of the Broadway production. A few changes here and there that have been tightened up since the Chicago tryout. Great picture and clear sound; nice video. A 2 DVDs
March 21th, 2016
Aladdin
2/21/58 ~ TV Special
Cyril Ritchard, Dennis King, Sal Mineo, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Basil Rathbone, Una Merkel, George Hall.
Aired on CBS. Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter. B+
Babes In Arms - Encores!
2/13/99 ~ New York
Perry Laylon Ojeda, David Campbell, Erin Dilly, Christopher Fitzgerald, Shaun Powell, Jessica Stone, Kevin Cahoon, Scott Irby-Ranniar, Cartier Anthony Williams, Melissa Rain Anderson, Priscilla Lopez, Thommie Walsh, Donna McKechnie, Don Correia.
Only known recording of the show. Unfortunately, lots of blackouts and cover-ups, at least half of the show, but what is filmed is pretty good. C+
Beauty and the Beast
1993/1994 ~ Disneyland
Stephanie J. Block. Kelly Baldwin
Nice DVD with menu and different park shows of Beauty and the Beast and the Oscar performance in 1992. A
Beauty and The Beast
3/19/95 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Susan Egan, Terrence Mann, Tom Bosley, Gary Beach
Highlights, about 45 minutes long; pro-shot footage from the original LA cast with time code at bottom of screen and footage up to "Beauty and the Beast"; DVD includes press reels from "A Christmas Carol" from Paramount Theatre at MSG. A
Drowning Crow
2/14/04 ~ Broadway
Alfre Woodard, Paul Butler, Peter Macon, Peter Francis James, Ebony Jo-Ann, Stephanie Berry
Nicely filmed and follows the action well. Some slight generational loss. B+
Grease
5/6/09 ~ Orange County, CA
Eric Schneider, Emily Padgett, David Ruffin, Nick Verina,Will Blum, Brian Crum, Allie Schulz, Kelly Felthous, Bridie Carroll, Kate Morgan Chadwick, Erin Henry, Scot Patrick Allan, Roxie Lucas, Dominic Fortuna, Dayla Perkins, Taylor Hicks
Fairly steady video with very little washout and blackouts; wanders a little here and there, but nothing too terrible. Filmed with mostly wides and mediums, but a few close-ups throughout; clear sound; includes curtain call and Taylor Hicks' encore performance of Seven Mile Breakdown. A 2 DVDs
Gypsy - Ultimate Edit DVD
Using the best available footage from videos, press reels, talk show performances and the internet, this is a 'best of' video
featuring the recent revival cast of Gypsy with Patti LuPone. A
Titanic
3/20/01 ~ Redondo Beach, CA
Richard Kind, Danny Michaels, Kevin Earley, Mark Capri, Tony Adelman, S. Marc Jordan, Lois Bourgon, Richard Israel, Gibby Brand, Eve Cohen, John Bisom, Bob May, Lisa Bosom, Doug Carfrae, Paul Green, Elizabeth Loyacano.
Presented by the Civic Light Opera of South Beach. Pro-shot, using multiple cameras; very nice video. B+
March 11th, 2016
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
5/21/06 ~ San Francisco, CA
Aaron J. Albano, Stanley Bahorek, Jenni Barber, Jim Cashman, Jared Gertner, James Monroe Iglehart, Sara Inbar, Greta Lee,
Betsy Wolfe.
Some good closeups; large gap after "Woe is Me'' until "I Speak Six Languages"; two cover-ups, one after opening song and one during Jesus scene; decent video with nice sound. B+
Brigadoon
6/18/91 ~ Los Angeles
Erik Kunze, Michael Guarnera
Moonlight Amphitheater Production. Pro-shot, using multiple cameras. A
Dreamboats and Petticoats
4/2010 ~ UK Tour
Anthony Clegg, Jonathan Bremmer, Josh Capper, Carolynne Good, Wayne Smith
Nicely shot with no obstructions or blackouts. Good, clear video with good close-ups and excellent sound. A+ 2 DVDs
Face The Music - Encores!
4/1/07 ~ New York
Judy Kaye, Walter Bobbie, Lee Wilkof, Jeffry Denman, Meredith Patterson, Mylinda Hull, Eddie Korbich, Felicia Finley, Chris Hoch, Timothy Shew.
Well filmed, but occasional heads appear at the bottom of the screen. Filmer does a good job of shooting around them. A
Hangmen
3/3/16 ~ London (NT Live)
David Morrissey, James Dryden, Johnny Flynn, Bronwyn James, Sally Rogers
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production in the West End. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes featurette and optional English subtitles throughout the performance. A+
2 DVDs
Les Misérables
11/15/12 ~ Chicago, IL
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; clear picture and very nice sound throughout; nice video. A- 2 DVDs
Let's Dance
1950 ~ TV Broadcast
Fred Astaire and Betty Hutton team up for this musical movie. Astaire and Hutton are energetic and delightful as a pair of former lovers trying to keep Hutton's son out of the hands of his great-grandmother. This film hasn't been released on DVD. Recorded from an excellent TV broadcast with great video and sound. A
M. Butterfly
1/4/90 ~ Broadway
Tony Randall (Rene Gallimard), Alec Mapa (Song Liling)
Well filmed, mostly in full stage shots with few close-ups. Great colors and clear sound. Very good video and sound. A
March 1st, 2016
The Color Purple *Very Limited Trades*
11/11/15 ~ Broadway
Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks, Isaiah Johnson, Kyle Scatliffe, Joaquina Kalukango
Excellent HD capture of the new revival which been stripped down and streamlined to focus on Celie's journey. Some beautiful moments in the show with the direction and simplicity spotlighting the story. A few blackouts in the first 5 minutes as clueless ushers fumbled around. Nice video. A 2 DVDs
Dames at Sea *Very Limited Trades*
10/18/15 ~ Broadway
John Bolton, Mara Davi, Danny Gardner, Eloise Kropp, Lesli Margherita, Cary Tedder
Excellent HD capture of this fun show; well captured with clear picture and good sound; a couple of drop-offs here and there but otherwise good. A 2 DVDs
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
4/2011 ~ Atlanta, GA
Diane Mitchell, Ty Richey, Nylsa Dunbar, Sam Gentry
Very good quality. Lots of close ups and full stage shots. Some blurring because of lighting, but it clears quickly. A
On the Town *Very Limited Trades*
11/28/14 ~ Broadway
Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Clyde Alves, Megan Fairchild, Alysha Umphress, Jackie Hoffman, Michael Rupert, Allison Guinn, Phillip Boykin, Stephen DeRosa, Tanya Birl, Angela Brydon, Holly Ann Butler, Julius C Carter, Kristine Covillo,
Lori Ann Ferreri, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Stephen Hanna, Eloise Kropp, Brandon Leffler, Jess LeProtto, Cory Lingner, Skye Mattox, Michael Rosen, Samantha Sturm, Christopher Vo, Cody Williams, Mikey Winslow.
Well captured overall, with just a couple of quick dropouts, and the first couple minutes of Act One are blacked out. Clear picture otherwise and excellent sound. A- 2 DVDs
Peter Pan
12/20/11 ~ New York
Cathy Rigby, Kim Crosby, Tom Hewitt, Krista Buccellato, Cade Canon Ball, Julia Massey, Jenna Wright, Clark Roberts, Shanon Mari Mills, JC Layag, Marc Andrew Nunez, Dane Wagner, Carly Bracco, James Leo Ryan, Steven Strafford, Michael A. Shepperd, Clark Roberts, J. David Anderson, Seth Belliston, Jasmine Ejan, Shannon Stoeke, John J. Todd, Andrew Wilson.
Filmed in 16:9 Widescreen at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden; filmed from the back of the house so on extreme close ups it's a tad pixelated at times but nothing major. One very brief accidental cover-up towards the end of Act Two. B+
Peter Pan 360
11/9/11 ~ Boston, MA
Chuck Bradley, Evelyn Hoskins, Josh Swales, Emily Petter, Tom Larkin, Scott Weston, Shannon Warrick, Heidi Buehler, Keith Richards.
Very good quality; filmed in the round with good picture and sound; nice video. A-
The Scarlet Pimpernel
8/2003 ~ Music Theater of Wichita, KS
Damon Kirsche, Aaron Lazar, Kim Huber, Chris Peluso, Karen L. Robu, Charles Parker
Great video with nice close-ups and clear picture and sound. A
School of Rock *Only for Wants*
November 2015 ~ Broadway
Alex Brightman, Sierra Boggess, Spencer Moses, Mamie Parris, Bobbi Mackenzie, Evie Dolan, Carly Gendell, Brandon Niederauer, Isabella Russo, Jared Parker.
There is a 5 minute blackout during the scene after the opening song, due to late seating issues. Excellent video even with a little camera wandering in the beginning and some heads at the bottom of the screen; the last 11 minutes (the finale) are from a different performance, but complete; good video. A- 2 DVDs
Starlight Express
1990 ~ US/Canada Tour
Ron DeVito, Sean McDermott, Reva Rice, Dawn Marie Church, Nicole Picard, Rachelle Rak, Frank J. Maio
Nice video and sound, with some spotlight washout. A
February 28th, 2016
Anything Goes
2000 ~ National Tour
Gloria Loring, Jim Hesselman, Martin Paul Bernier, Jennifer Boudreau, Annie Wersching, Forrest Hedden, Elizabeth T. Murff
Nice video filmed with a tripod from the back of the house. Audio plugged directly from the soundboard. A
Camelot
4/4/03 ~ Papermill Playhouse, NJ
Brent Barrett, Glory Crampton, Matt Bogart, Barrett Foa
Decent video with a few glitches in the first 20-30 minutes, but nothing that makes the show unwatchable. Good video with
great sound and nice close-ups. B
Evita
1980 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone, Jim Stein, Bob Gunton
Black and White camcorder video. Audio is good. Some heads, but the cameraman does a decent job avoiding them. The video is a little old, and therefore a little fuzzy, but decent for its age. No close-ups, but almost the entire show is spent zoomed in. C
Into the Woods *Limited Trades*
8/1/12 ~ Central Park, NY
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 (Rapunzel's Prince u/s), Glenn Close.
Pro-shot. Complete video filmed from standing camera with no close-ups and spotlight washout, but incredibly clear audio. A
Jesus Christ Superstar
2015 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Matt DeMarco (Jesus Christ), Timothy Walton (Judas Iscriot), Dana Simone (Mary Magdalene).
Pro-shot video. A
Les Misérables
8/10/15 ~ London
30th Anniversary Gala Performance
Starring Colm Wilkinson, Patti LuPone, Frances Ruffelle and members of the Original Cast plus the Current West End Cast and Childrens Cast of the new Welsh language production.
*This is NOT the full show. Runs 37 minutes long. Pro-Shot in HD; great quality* A
Matilda
6/14/15 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Gabby Gutierrez, Jennifer Blood, Bryce Ryness, Quinn Mattfeld, Cassie Silva, Ora Jones, Danny Dieger, Jaquez Andre Sims, Kaci Walfall, Evan Gray, Luke Kolbe Mannikus (u/s Nigel), Kayla Vinueza-Amistad, Serena Quadrato (u/s Eric), Cassidy Hagel, Megan McGuff, Meliki Hurd, Ian Michael Stuart, Wesley Faucher
No obstructions or washout, and just a couple quick dropouts. Telly is blacked out. Excellent picture and clear sound; very good video. A 2 DVDs
Miss Saigon
9/22/14 ~ London
Finale of the 25th Anniversary Gala Performance
Starring Lea Salonga, Simon Bowman and Jonathan Pryce from the Original 1989 cast. Filmed by the BBC. Runs 28 minutes long; great quality. A
Red Hot and Blue!
10/13/12 ~ New York
Lauren Elaine Taylor, Christopher Ryan, Roger Rifkin, Tara Lynn Khaler.
Concert version of Cole Porter's 1936 show as part of the Musicals Tonight! series; filmed from the audience; Act 1 has heads in the way, but Act 2 is clearer; good sound. A
Saturday Night Fever
1/5/04 ~ Singapore
Adam John Fiorentino, Renae Berry, Darren Tyler, Monique Montez
Australian Tour in English; nice picture and sound; filmed from the balcony to the side, great close-ups. A
She Loves Me
1998 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Unknown cast
Snoopy
Andrea McArdle
Pro-shot video, but some generation loss. B
South Pacific
2001 ~ London
Phillip Quast, Lauren Kennedy, Sheila Francisco
Beautiful shot of this great production; good close-ups and well captured. Nicely filmed from the left side. A
South Pacific
3/4/08 ~ Broadway Revival
Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot, Matthew Morrison, Danny Burstein, Loretta Ables Sayre, Sean Cullen, Victor Hawks, Li Jun Li.
Beautiful production of this revival and beautifully captured. The cast was terrific and the set was huge and fantastic; good video with great close-ups and clear sound. A 2 DVDs
State Fair
1996 ~ Broadway
Kathryn Crosby, John Davidson, Andrea McArdle, Donna McKechnie, Scott Wise, Ben Wright and Original Broadway Cast.
Not a bad video for its age. B
Sunday in the Park with George
11/4/12 ~ Chicago, IL Shakespeare Theater
Carmen Cusack, Jason Danieley, Linda Stephens, Heidi Kettenring, McKinley Carter, Rachel Cantor, Sean Fortunato, Kevin Gudahl, Drek Hasenstab, Ora Jones.
Excellent HD capture of the stunning and much talked about Chicago Shakespeare Theater production. Very well filmed with nice close-ups and excellent picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
Wicked
10/22/15 ~ Madison, WI
Alyssa Fox, Carrie St. Louis, Jake Boyd, Liana Hunt, Wendy Worthington, Stuart Zagnit, Lee Slobotikin, Chad Jennings.
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions and wonderful performances; great video with clear picture and sound. A
2 DVDs
Wicked
10/29/15 ~ Madison, WI
Mary Kate Morrissey (s/b Elphaba), Carrie St. Louis, Jake Boyd, Liana Hunt, Wendy Worthington, Stuart Zagnit, Lee Slobotikin, Chad Jennings.
Nice video filmed from nearly the front row of the theatre so the show is mostly close-ups which are very clear and nice
and interesting to watch a show from this perspective; audio is clear and picture is great. A 2 DVDs A
February 22nd, 2016
Dark Yellow
6/17/06 ~ New York
Elias Koteas, Max Kaplan, Tina Benko
Closing night performance. No picture for the first six minutes and then one cover-up. Great picture and excellent sound; very small theatre. A
Elf *Very Limited Trades*
2014/2015??? ~ Papermill Playhouse, NJ
James Moye, Kate Fahrner, Paul C. Vogt, Heidi Blickenstaff, Robert Cuccioli, Jake Faragalli, Cleve Asbury, Jessica Sheridan
Very nice video with clear picture and excellent sound; great close-ups and stage shots; great video. A
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
12/27/14 - Broadway
Michael C. Hall, Lena Hall
Head enters the frame at times. Nice close-ups. Clear picture and audio. A
It Shoulda Been You *Very Limited Trades*
7/21/15 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Tyne Daly, Harriet Harris, Chip Zien, Edward Hibbert, Lisa Howard, Montego Glover, Brian Howard, Josh Grisetti, Adam Heller, Michael X. Martin, Nick Spangler, Anne L. Nathan
Gorgeous HD video with clear picture and excellent sound; very nice video with the updated cast. A
Matilda
6/11/15 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Mia Sinclair Jenness, Jennifer Blood, Bryce Ryness, Quinn Mattfeld, Cassie Silva, Ora Jones, Danny Tieger, Jaquez Andre Sims, Kaci Walfall, Evan Gray, Cal Alexander, Kayla Vinueza-Amistad, Aristotle Rock, Cassidy Hagel, Megan McGuff, Meliki Hurd, Ian Michael Stuart, Wesley Faucher Michael Fatica, John Michael Fiumara, Shonica Gooden, Stephanie Martingnetti, Darius Wright.
Great capture of the full tour cast with Mia as Matilda; no obstruction or washout, and just one quick dropout in Act One.
Telly is blacked out; Act Two begins with Lavender's entrance. Excellent, clear picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
The Sound of Music
10/11/15 - Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Anderson, Ben Davis, Ashley Brown, Teri Hansen, Merwin Foard, Paige Silvester, Erich Schuett, Maria Knasel, Quinn Erickson, Svea Johnson, Mackenzie Currie, Audrey Bennett, Darren Matthias, Donna Garner, Dan Tracy.
No obstructions and no dropouts. There is a bit of washout in places, especially in the 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 2 DVDs
Sweet Charity
3/14/87 ~ Broadway
Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, Michael Rupert
Recorded from the house camera. Excellent sound, but some generational loss. Upgraded video with no tracking issues! B
Sweet Charity
10/21/87 ~ US Tour
Donna McKechnie
Tour of Bob Fosse's version of the show; time stamp at the bottom of the frame. A
True West
9/2014 - London
Alex Ferns, Eugene O'Hare
Pro-shot video. Great quality. A
Wicked
3/15/15 - Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer DiNoia, Chandra Lee Schwartz, Nick Adams, Tim Kazurinsky, Kim Zimmer, Etai Benson, Jenny Florkowski, Tom Flynn, Raymond Joel Matsamura, Kevin McMahon, Marina Lazzaretto.
Wonderful capture of the first national tour's final performance. No final speech, but Jenny and Chandra were given flowers at curtain call. A 2 DVDs
Wicked
7/20/15 - Broadway
Caroline Bowman, Kara Lindsay, Michele Lee, Fred Applegate, Matt Shingledecker, Arielle Jacobs, Robin De Jesus.
Excellent HD capture with no obstructions. Was wonderful to see Michele, Fred, Arielle and Matt in the roles and their fresh takes on the characters. Very strong performances! A 2 DVDs
February 2nd, 2016
Allegiance *Very Limited Trades*
10/2015 ~ Broadway
Lea Salonga, George Takei, Telly Leung, Katie Rose Clarke, Michael K. Lee, Christopheren Nomura.
Excellent HD capture of this new musical set in a Japanese internment camp, during World War II. Great performances from the entire cast, George gave a really moving performance! A 2 DVDs
The Bodyguard
8/10/13 ~ West End, London
Heather Headley, 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. Only includes Act One and missing the last 10 minutes of that Act. Recorded from the central stalls in HD. B+
Dirty Dancing
Unknown Date, Unknown Cast ~ Rome, Italy
International Touring Production of Dirty Dancing from West End. Nice capture from house cam. Directly from its producer's video. This is in Italian. A
*This is an MP4 file*
Grease Live
1/31/15 ~ FOX-TV
Aaron Tveit, Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens, Carly Rae Jepsen, Keke Palmer, Carlos Pena-Vega, Ana Gasteyer, Boys II Men, Mario Lopez, DNCE.
FOX-TV Unedited East Coast Broadcast. A
*Available as a 720p MKV file or VOBs*
If/Then *Very Limited Trades*
10/13/15 ~ Denver, CO
Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, James Snyder, Janine DiVita, Daren A. Herbert, Marc Delacruz.
Beautiful HD capture of the very first performance on tour. The cast was full of energy and really ready to perform the show, since the Broadway closing. I have never heard Idina sing the score as she had this night, great new riffs, variations and such power, nailed it! A 2 DVDs
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
1/28/16 ~ London
Janet McTeer, Dominic West, Elaine Cassidy, Una Stubbs, Theo Barklem-Biggs
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Donmar Warehouse. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes interviews, a behind-the-scenes featurette and optional English and Swedish subtitles throughout the performance. A 2 DVDs
Spring Awakening *Very Limited Trades*
10/2015 ~ Broadway
Sandra Mae Frank, Katie Boeck, Austin P. McKenzie, Daniel N. Durant, Alex Boniello, Joshua Castille, Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, Camryn Manheim, Patrick Page, Marlee Matlin.
Beautiful HD capture of the stunning new revival. The cast gives beautiful performances in this fresh new Deaf West production which incorporates sign language. A 2 DVDs
January 24th, 2016
Amelie *Very Limited Trades*
9/5/15 ~ Berkeley Rep
Samantha Barks, Adam Chanler-Berat, Randy Blair, Alison Cimmet, Carla Duren, John Hickok, Tony Sheldon, Alyse Alan Louise, Paul Whitty.
A very nice capture with just one quick dropout and one small head that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen but never blocks the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums and close-ups. The sound is excellent. The show runs 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
High School Musical
8/12/07 ~ Chicago, IL
John Jeffrey Martin, Arielle Jacobs, Renee Marino (u/s Sharpay), Bobby List, Shakiem Evans, Shaullanda LaCombe, Ellen Harvey, Ron Bohmer.
Nice video with good picture and sound throughout; also includes performance from Taste of Chicago. A
Wicked
1/2/15 ~ Broadway
Caroline Bowman, Kara Lindsay, Matt Shingledecker, Tom McGowan, Kathy Fitzgerald, Robin deJesus, Kelli Barrett, Timothy Britten Parker, Christopher King, Wade McCollum, Sterling Masters.
Excellent capture with no washout or obstruction, and just one blackout at the beginning of Act Two; a few very short dropouts during No One Mourns the Wicked, and the first three minutes of act two are blacked out, but the rest is complete; clear, crisp sound and good picture. A 2 DVDs
January 20th, 2016
Aladdin
2015 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Justine Pamiloza, Faisal S. Sheikh, C.L. Carter, Scott Daniels
Pro-shot. A condense version of the show, mostly done for kids. Runs about one hour. A
Anything Goes
11/18/88 ~ Pittsburgh, PA
Lenora Nemetz, Ray Benson
Produced by the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
The production was modeled after the 1987 Patti LuPone revival, using similar sets and staging. Filmed almost entirely in wider full stage shots. Some slight generational loss, and spotlight washout. B+
As Thousands Cheer
9/2007 ~ Toronto, Canada
Susan Sanders, Larry Westlake, Kerry Johnston
Pro-shot video from the Civic Light Opera Company. Nice video with clear picture and sound. A
Catch Me If You Can
9/14/14 ~ San Diego, CA
Jacob Neary, Josh Adamson, Robert Neary, Tracy Lore, Heather Lundstedt, Johnny Fletcher, Matthew Malecki, Eric Hellmers, Ralph Johnson, Karla J Franko, Kristina Miller.
Very nice video from the Moonlight Amphitheatre in San Diego; no blackouts and no obstruction; clear picture and sound with only a little spotlight washout in wide shots. A 2 DVDs
The Little Mermaid
2015 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Emma McGahan (Ariel), Katie Riley (Ursula), Ben Menahem (Prince Eric), Scott Daniels (King Triton), Izzy Figueroa (Sebastian)
Pro-shot. A condense version of the show, mostly done for kids. Runs about one hour. A
Martin Guerre
4/24/97 ~ London
Glyn Kerslake (alt), Rebecca Lock, Jerome Pradon, Matt Rawle, Michael Matus, Susan Jane Tanner, Martin Turner
Nice video with a little spotlight washout, but good sound and steady filming make it an excellent video. A
Newsies
9/17/15 ~ Madison, WI
Dan DeLuca (Jack Kelly), Stephanie Styles (Katherine), Jacob Kemp (Davey), Zachary Sayle (Crutchie), Kevin Carolan* (u/s Joseph Pulitzer), Angela Grovey (Medda Larkin), Jonathan Fenton (Les), Josh Burrage, Eric Jon Mahlum* (u/s Governor Roosevelt), Benjamin Cook, DeMarius Copes, Josh Assor* (u/s Romeo), Sky Flaherty, J.P Ferreri, Michael Gorman, David Guzman, Evan Kasprzak, Morgan Keene, Eric Scott Kincaid, Jeff Heimbrock, Melissa Steadman Hart* (u/s Nun/Hannah), James Judy, Nicholas Masson, Alex Prakken, Michael Ryan, Jordan Samuels, Chaz Wolcott.
This recording is a bit more center and higher up than the September 15th capture. Full show that is steady throughout with spotlight washout only during the brighter scenes. This DVD includes some shots of the orchestra pit, because they deserve some love too for all their talent, curtain call, and near perfect audio that is synced with a Zoom H2. A 2 DVDs
Peter Pan
1/12/79 ~ Broadway
Sandy Duncan, Christopher Hewitt
Nicely filmed from the balcony. Some heads appear in the bottom of the frame, and some generational loss. At the beginning of the disc there is a Broadway themed TV commercial/music video with Ethel Merman's disco version of "There's No Business Like Show Business" playing under scenes from the then current Broadway musicals. B-
The Scottsboro Boys
11/6/10 ~ Broadway
Joshua Henry, John Cullum, Josh Breckenridge, Derrick Cobey, Coleman Domingo, Jeremy Gumbs, Rodney Hicks, Kendrick Jones, James T. Lane, Forrest McLendon, Julius Thomas III, Sharon Washington, Christian Dante White.
Good, clear video filmed from the balcony; disc also includes bonus interviews/behind the scenes/reviews. A
Seussical the Musical
2/21/15 ~ Fullerton, CA
Cathy Rigby, Matthew Downs, Melanie Mockobey, Victoria Matlock, Grant Westcott, Amber J Snead, James Campbell, Tracy Rowe Mutz, Gregory North, Michael Cavinder.
Wonderful capture of 3D Theatricals' production of Seussical with Cathy reprises her Broadway role and uses the original
Broadway script and staging, with fantastic choreography and wire work; well filmed with no obstructions, just a couple quick dropouts, and some slight washout in wide shots; very nice clear video with great sound. A 2 DVDs
Wicked
11/30/14 ~ Broadway
Christine Dwyer, Tiffany Haas, Michael McCorry Rose, Tom McGowan, Mary Testa, Michael Wartella, Kelli Barrett, Timothy Britten Parker, Christopher King, Wade McCollum, Sterling Masters.
Very well filmed with no blackouts, washout, and obstruction; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups;
excellent sound; very good video. A 2 DVDs
January 8th, 2016
Jumpers
7/9/04 ~ Broadway
Simon Russell Beale, Essie Davis, Nicky Henson, Eliza Lumley, John Rogan, Nicholas Woodeson
Excellent video with great picture and sound. A
Starlight Express
9/13/03 ~ Philadelphia, PA
Franklyn Warfield, Clarissa Grace, Drue Williams, Dustin Dubreuil, Katie O'Toole, Dennis LeGree
Clear picture and sound, very well shot with occasional obstruction and a few cover-ups. A
January 7th, 2016
Bent *Very Limited Trades*
8/8/15 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Patrick Heusinger, Andy Mientus, Matthew Carlson, Jake Shears, Ray Baker, Tom Berklund, Hugo Armstrong, Brian Slaten, Brionne Davis, Jonathan B. Wright.
Well captured with no blackouts or washout. There is one head that can be seen at the bottom of the screen a couple times,
but it only blocks the actors feet and never affects the action. Excellent clear picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
Grand Hotel *Only For Wants*
9/2/89 ~ Boston, MA
Recording of the "final gypsy run-through" of the show in Boston the day of opening night, and the show was very different than what finally landed on Broadway (the opening number for example is music only-no lyrics, but the staging is about the same so either the opening song hadn't been written yet, or they realized they needed something better to open the show). No zooms or close-ups after the rehearsal and as people are getting up to leave, Tommy Tune gathers the cast onstage
in a circle for a prayer. About an hour and 50 minutes. Lower generation. A-
La Cage Aux Folles
Winter 2005 ~ Broadway
Gary Beach, Daniel Davis, Gavin Creel
Shot from the mezzanine with lots of close-ups and excellent video and sound. A
On the 20th Century *Very Limited Trades*
7/19/15 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson.
Beautiful HD capture from the Final Broadway Performance. The cast was having a lot of fun with each other and the performances were wonderful! A 2 DVDs
On Your Feet! *Very Limited Trades*
6/2/15 ~ Chicago, IL
Ana Villafane, Josh Segarra, Andrea Burns, Alma Cuervo, Alexandria Suarez, Eduardo Hernandez.
Beautiful HD capture of the show before heading to Broadway. This was the very first performance and Gloria herself was in audience. Great songs and performances! A+ 2 DVDs
Once on This Island Reunion Concert
5/12/02 ~ Broadway
LaChanze, Jerry Dixon, Andrea Frierson-Toney, Sheila Gibbs, Kecia Lewis, Afi McClendon, Gerry McIntyre, Milton Craig Nealy, Nikki Rene, Monique Cintron, Eric Riley, Ellis E.Williams, Lillias White.
Excellent quality. A
Victor Victoria *Limited Trades*
1/1997 ~ Broadway
Liza Minnelli, Tony Roberts, Rachel York, Michael Nouri, Gregory Jbara.
No Liza mess-ups here! Complete show. Letterboxed and a bit pixelated. B
January 1st, 2016
Amour
10/23/02 ~ Broadway
Malcolm Gets, Melissa Errico, Norm Lewis
Shot from front mezzanine, very clear with lots of close-ups. A
Auntie Mame
11/24/03 ~ BCEFA Reading, New York
Charles Busch, Cris Alexander, Lucie Arnaz, Marian Seldes, Michael Berresse,Anthony Edwards, Swoosie Kurtz, Charles
Shaughnessy, Douglas Sills, B.D.Wong, Louis Zorich, Charles Kimbrough, Dylan Baker, Rue McClanahan, Sarah Uriarte Berry,
Christopher Sieber, Alison Fraser,Valerie Harper,T.J. Larke.
Pro-shot video, excellent quality. A
Beaches: A New Musical *Very Limited Trades*
8/16/15 ~ Oakbrook, IL
Shoshana Bean, Whitney Bashor, Presley Ryan, Brooklyn Shuck, Travis Taylor, Nancy Voights, Kelly Anne Clark, Jim Deselm, Samantha Pauly, Olivia Renteria, Mike Accardo, Andrew Varela, Holly Stauder.
Final matinee performance of the pre-Broadway production. Good video with one major issue. The picture is shaky
throughout and it is hard to watch this video with the picture constantly moving; it is well filmed but very distracting; there was a blooper during All I Need, when the sound system blew mid-song; clear audio. B 2 DVDs
Daddy Long Legs
12/10/15 ~ Off-Broadway
Megan McGinnis, Adam Halpin
Broadcast live from the Davenport Theatre in New York City. Nice quality. A
*Available as an AVI file or VOBs*
George M
9/12/70 ~ Television Production
Joel Grey, Bernadette Peters, Red Buttons, Jack Cassidy, Blythe Danner, Nanette Fabray, Anita Gillette, Austin Pendleton
Directed by Martin Charnin. Great quality. A
Gypsy
12/27/15 ~ BBC Broadcast
Imelda Staunton, Lara Pulver, Kevin Whately, Louise Gold, Anita Louise Combe, Julie Legrand
Pro-shot BBC Broadcast. Complete show. Excellent video and audio. A
*Available as a 720p MKV file or VOBs*
Hugh Jackman : Broadway to Oz
12/2015 ~ Brisbane, Australia
Hugh Jackman
This is the whole show from Brisbane. Steady "full stage" shot from audience right, with a clear view of the screens. No close-ups. B+
*Two MP4 files*
Jesus Christ Superstar : The Farewell Tour
3/25/07 ~ Phoenix, AZ
Ted Neeley, Corey Glover
Good quality video with nice picture and sound. A
The Littlest Angel
12/6/69 ~ Hallmark Hall of Fame
Johnny Whitaker, Fred Gwynne, Cab Calloway, E.G. Marshall, John McGiver, Tony Randall, George Rose, Connie Stevens, James Coco, Cris Alexander, Mary Jo Catlett.
Directed by Joe Layton. A little shepherd boy, newly arrived in Heaven, tries to adjust to life in the Hereafter. B
The Sound of Music
12/20/15 ~ ITV Television Presentation
Kara Tointon (Mr Selfridge, Pygmalion, EastEnders) as Maria; Julian Ovenden (Downton Abbey, Smash, My Night With Reg) as Captain Georg von Trapp; Katherine Kelly (Mr Selfridge, She Stoops To Conquer, Coronation Street) as Baroness Elsa Schraeder and Alexander Armstrong (Armstrong and Miller, Pointless, Danger Mouse) as Max Detweiler.
The timeless and true story of Maria and the von Trapp family comes to life on soundstages at London’s Three Mills Studios. Based on the original stage musical with a book by Lindsay & Crouse and suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp, The Sound of Music Live includes all of the songs from its classic score by Rodgers and Hammerstein, including How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria, Edelweiss, Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain and the title song.
Pro-shot ITV broadcast. Excellent quality. A
Sweeney Todd
1981 ~ Broadway
Dorothy Loudon, George Hearn
Amazing clarity. Very nice video for its age. A
Victor / Victoria
1997 ~ Broadway
Liza Minnelli, Tony Roberts, Michael Nouri
Very good audio. By Trust Me, the camera is in focus and doing good close-ups.
The very beginning of show is not on the video. The picture is great, but the filmer covers up the camera several times. Lower generation. B+
Wicked
10/25/14 ~ London
Kerry Ellis (Elphaba); Savannah Stevenson (Glinda); Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero); Martyn Ellis (The Wizard); Paul Clarkson (Doctor Dillamond); Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible); Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose); Sam Lupton (Boq)
Clear video and audio, but the picture is extremely shaky to the point that it's distracting.
Starts at the end of 'The Wizard and I'. B
Wigfield
7/17/03 ~ New York
Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello
A llittle shaky but still a good video with lots of close-ups; show based on their book of the same title. B+
December 26th, 2015
A Christmas Carol
11/25/94 ~ Madison Square Garden, New York
Walter Charles, Nick Corley, Matthew Mezzacappa, Michael Mandell, Robert Westenberg, Ken Jennings, Jeff Keller, Gerry
Vichi, Mary Stout, Emily Skinner
Recorded from the second row, so although it's well filmed, you are looking up at the stage. B
A Christmas Carol
12/30/01 ~ New York
Patrick Stewart
Great video of solo show. A
A Christmas Carol (A Musical Ghost Story)
12/2010 ~ Beverly, MA
David Coffee, Maureen Brennan, Josh Tower, Kevin Patrick Martin, Tom Staggs, Ryan Bates, Brian De Lorenzo
Produced by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using one camera on a tripod, with audio patched in directly from the soundboard. Presented "in-the-round". Disc also includes a three minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
12/16/12 ~ New York
Jeff McCarthy, Ken Land, Gilbert L. Bailey II, Tori Feinstein, Paul Aguirre, Natalie Hill, Philip Hoffman, Rosemary Loar
From the Theater at Madison Square Garden; a few blackouts lasting 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"; nice video. A-
In The Heights (Enhanced DVD)
2/14/08 ~ Broadway
Andrea Burns, Janet Dacal, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzales, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olivo, Seth Stewart.
First preview of this show that was recently at 37Arts. Great video with close-ups, as well as full stage shots for most of the ensemble numbers; starts off a bit shaky but improves greatly; only about a minute of cover-ups all together. Features a menu with scene selections. B+
Jane Eyre
12/8/15 ~ London (NT Live)
Madeleine Worrall, Felix Hayes, Ellena Vincent, Stevie Thompson, Maggie Tagney, Richard Hurst, Laura Elphinstone, Elly Condron
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A 2 DVDs
Oklahoma
7/2015 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Andy Martinez, Shannen Doyle, Pat Powers Wry, Matt Muccigrossi, Sarah Caldwell, Matt LaFargue
Pro-shot video. A
Sweeney Todd
9/3/06 ~ Broadway
Michael Cerveris, Patti LuPone, Mark Jacoby, Donna Lynne Champlin, Manoel Felciano, Alexander Gemignani, John Arbo,
Diana DiMarzio, Benjamin Magnuson, Lauren Molina
Final performance, includes curtain calls; shot is decently steady, but shaky every once in a while; there is a slight hissing noise in the background from the sound of the camera and it is a bit grainy in some areas. A 2 DVDs
Triumph Of Love
11/2001 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Misty Cotton, Eden Espinoza, Paul Green, Debbie Prutsman, Steve Glaudini, Michael G Hawkins
A production of Performance Riverside. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. A
Young Frankenstein
2015 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Michael Louis (Frankenstein), Ali Gleason (Elizabeth), Billy Geltzeiler (Igor), Kelliann De Carlo (Inga), Scott Daniels (The Monster), Katie Riley (Frau Blucher)
Pro-shot video. A
December 13th, 2015
Romeo And Bernadette
2/2003 ~ Millburn, NJ
Andy Karl, Rose De Candia, Adam Monley, Natalie Hill
A World Premiere performance from the Papermill Playhouse. Recorded through the house camera. A
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Live
1981 ~ Radio City Music Hall, New York
Mary Jo Salerno, Richard Bowne, Anne Francine
Disney's first Commercial Theatrical Venture with an expanded story, great costumes. Great fun, dubbed directly from commercial video. A
*Temporarily unavailable*
The Winter's Tale
11/26/15 ~ London
Kenneth Branagh, Judy Dench, Miranda Raison, Hadley Fraser, Michael Pennington, John Shrapnel, Jimmy Yuill
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production in 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. Includes featurettes and interviews. A 2 DVDs
December 6th, 2015
1776
7/1988 ~ North Carolina Theatre
David Chaney, Randell Haynes, Allen Walker Lane, Cass Morgan, Heidi Meyer, Steven F. Hall, Malcolm Hillgartner, Terrence Mann.
Excellent camera work, good overall clarity, very little extraneous camera motion; very few extreme close-ups, and the sound
seems to be mono for much of the video. B+
Beaches: A New Musical *Very Limited Trades*
6/25/15 ~ Oakbrook, IL
Shoshana Bean, Whitney Bashor, Presley Ryan, Brooklyn Shuck, Travis Taylor, Nancy Voights, Kelly Anne Clark, Jim Deselm
Beautiful HD capture of the Pre-Broadway premiere. This was the second preview and the show ran long; nice video with excellent picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
Camelot
6/7/07 ~ Philadelphia, PA
Michael York, Rachel York, James Barbour, Daniel Guzman, Eric Anderson, Robert J.Townsend
Beautiful production. Very nicely filmed and crystal clear. A little shaky for the first minute or two then the filmer settles
down for an amazing video. A
Carousel
2/2000 ~ Riverside, CA
Michael Goulet, Jessica Loofbourrow, Eileen Bowman, Ann Peck, Justin Robertson, Eric Anderson
Pro-shot video; excellent sound and clear picture with great closeups; very nice video. A
Chicago *Very Limited Trades*
7/5/15 ~ Broadway
Brandy Norwood, Amra-Faye Wright, Ivan Hernandez, Raymond Bokhour, NaTasha Yvette Williams, R. Lowe.
Excellent HD capture of Brandy Norwood joining the cast as Roxie. Everything is nicely captured, a few minor and quick parts to the extreme far right can be blocked a few times. Brandy did an excellent job in the role and was really giving a solid performance! A- 2 DVDs
Finding Neverland *Very Limited Trades*
7/22/15 ~ Broadway
Kevin Kern (u/s J.M. Barrie), Laura Michelle Kelly, Anthony Warlow, Carolee Carmello, Teal Wicks, Christopher Paul Richards as Peter, Eli Toikash as Jack, Casey Butler as George, Alex Dreier as Michael.
Beautiful HD capture of Kevin Kern in the role of Barrie. Also features Anthony taking over the role of Charles and a different set of the Davies children. Good clear video with nice picture and sound throughout. A 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
7/22/15 ~ Broadway
Taye Diggs, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Excellent HD capture of Taye's first performance as Hedwig. He added a lot of material and even an improv song about hair extensions; some lines were messed up and the show ran almost 20 minutes longer then normal. A 2 DVDs
In The Heights
3/5/08 ~ Broadway
Javier Munoz (u/s Usnavi), Andrea Burns, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzales, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Karen Olivo.
Great capture of this great show. Javier does a nice job; good close-ups and sound and excellent video. A
*Needs to be uploaded*
In The Heights
5/18/08 ~ Broadway
Krysta Rodriguez (u/s Vanessa), Seth Stewart, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olga Merediz, Stephanie Klemons (u/s Carla), Andrea
Burns, Priscilla Lopez, Carlos Gomez, Robin De Jesus, Mandy Gonzales, Christopher Jackson.
Brief cover-up for latecomers; no heads in the way; clear picture with close-ups and good sound; nice video. Features a nice menu. A
Into the Woods
12/16/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Miriam A Laube, Jeff Skowron, Rachael Warren, Jennie Greenberry, Jeremy Peter Johnson, Howie Seago, Kjerstine Rose Anderson, Miles Fletcher, Robin Goodrin Nordli, John Vickery, Royer Bockus, John Tufts, Catherine E. Coulson, Katie Bradley, Christiana Clark, Mauro Hantman.
From the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's production performed at The Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles; re-imagined version is very different but interesting and fun; show was stopped during the Act Two Finale for a medical emergency in the audience, but continues without a hitch; no washout, one short blackout, and no obstruction; first two and a half minutes of Act One are blacked out, but after that complete; nice close-ups and stage shots; very good video. A 2 DVDs
Into the Woods *Limited Trades*
7/27/15 ~ St. Louis, MO
Heather Headley, Rob McClure, Erin Dilly, Ken Page, Elena Shaddow, Ryan Silverman, Andrew Samonsky, Jason Gotay, Sara Kapner, Ellen Harvey.
Beautiful HD capture from the famous MUNY outdoor venue; latecomers cause cover-ups for the few couple of minutes;
very clear picture and sound throughout. A 2 DVDs
The Lark
2/10/57 ~ Hallmark Hall of Fame
Julie Harris, Boris Karloff, Eli Wallach, Basil Rathbone, Denholm Elliott, Jack Warden
Bruce Gordon, Michael Higgins, Ralph Roberts, Julie Harris and Boris Karloff recreated their stage roles for this TV broadcast.
Includes the original Hallmark commercials. B
Next to Normal *Very Limited Trades*
12/21/08 ~ Crystal City, VA
Alice Ripley, J. Robert Spencer, Aaron Tveit, Jennifer Damiano, Louis Hobson, Adam Chanler-Berat.
Excellent rare capture of the Pre-Broadway D.C. run. This is when the show finally found focus, took shape and fell into place. Such a remarkable and raw performance from Alice here. If you thought you have seen her best performance, think again! A
The Visit *Only For Wants*
6/3/15 ~ Broadway
Chita Rivera, Tom Nelis, George Abud, Jason Danieley, Matthew Deming, Diana DiMarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes, Tom Nelis, Chris Newcomer, Mary Beth Peil, Aaron Ramey, John Riddle, Elena Shaddow, Timothy Shew, Michelle Veintimilla
Tom Nelis took over the role of Anton when Roger Rees departed the production. Good HD video with clear picture and great sound; good video. A
Waitress: A New Musical *Very Limited Trades*
9/2/15 ~ Cambridge, MA
Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Jeanna De Waal, Drew Gehling, Joe Tippett, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Jeremy Morse, Giana Ribeiro.
Stunning HD capture of the new Pre-Broadway Sara Bareilles musical. Beautiful production and equally stunning performances. Jessie as you have come to expect gives a flawless performace with such beautiful and heartbreaking moments, with a matching cast! A+ 2 DVDs
The Wild Party - Encores! *Only For Wants*
7/18/15 ~ New York matinee
Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joaquina Kalukango, Miriam Shor, Ryan Andes, Talene Monahon,
Renee Albulario, Penelope Armstead-Williams, James Brown III, Rachel De Benedet, Raymond J. Lee, Kenita R. Miller, Sydney Morton, Clifton Oliver, Charlie Pollock, Britton Smith, Ryan Steele, Samantha Sturm.
Fantastic HD video but since this is City Center, there are a couple heads at the bottom of the screen that are shot excellently around. Very nice video with clear picture and sound. A
The Wiz - Live
12/3/15 - NBC-TV
Shanice Williams, Stephanie Mills, Elijah Kelley, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier, Amber Riley, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Uzo Aduba, Common.
Live NBC broadcast of the classic musical. A
*Available as a 720p MKV file or VOBs*
November 10th, 2015
An Act of God *Only for Wants*
7/15/15 ~ Broadway
Jim Parsons, Christopher Fitzgerald, Tim Kazurinsky
Excellent HD capture of this hilarious show. Clear picture and good sound; nice video. A 2 DVDs
Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do
11/6/15 ~ PBS-TV
A retrospective of Broadway legend Chita Rivera's career. Luminaries Dick Van Dyke, John Kander, Carol Lawrence, Ben Vereen, and others pay tribute to the dynamic singer, dancer, and actress. Anita in “West Side Story,” Rosie in “Bye Bye Birdie,” Velma in “Chicago,” --- these are just some of the iconic roles created by the two-time Tony Award winner. Also see her newly filmed concert repertoire.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. A
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time *Very Limited Trades*
7/1/15 ~ Broadway
Alex Sharp, Francesca Faridany, Ian Barford, Enid Graham, Helen Carey, Keren Dukes (u/s Mrs. Shears), Richard Hollis
Excellent HD capture of the 2015 Best Play and Actor Tony Awards. Well captured from the orchestra with a head occasionally in the way but does not interfere; clear picture and sound throughout. A 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
4/11/15 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell, Shannon Conley
Excellent HD capture; well filmed with great clear picture, excellent sound; lots of funny jokes. A 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Only for Wants*
7/3/15 ~ Broadway
Darren Criss, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Excellent HD capture of Darren toward the end of his run. Some great new jokes and variations on the songs. The bottom of the screen is cut off a little sometimes, but otherwise, clear with great sound; nice video. A- 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
7/22/15 ~ Broadway
Taye Diggs, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Excellent HD capture of Taye's first performance as Hedwig. He added a lot of material and even an improv song about hair extensions; some line flubs and the show ran almost 20 minutes longer then normal. A 2 DVDs
Jekyll & Hyde
10/15/09 ~ South Korea
Brad Little, Juan Jackson, Belinda Wollaston, Lucy Maunder, Hayden Tee, Michael Lee Porter
Multi-camera proshot of the recent South Korean tour. An amazing video with an amazing mostly Australian cast. Good, clear video. A 2 DVDs
Little Shop of Horrors - Encores! *Very Limited Trades*
7/2/15 ~ New York
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; the last 15 minutes (when 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. Great, clear sound throughout with nice picture through the most of the show. B+ 2 DVDs
On the 20th Century *Very Limited Trades*
3/3/15 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson
Very well filmed in HD with clear crisp picture and excellent sound filmed from center of mezzanine with nice close-ups; very good video. A
Piaf
1984 ~ Filmed for television
Jane Lapotaire, Jean Smart, Patti LuPone, David Leary, Robert Christian, Peter Friedman, Judith Ivey
Pro-shot video; excellent production filmed for TV. A
Tannhauser
10/31/15 ~ New York
Pro-shot video from The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD telecast to movie theaters; good video. A 2 DVDs
The Wild Party - Encores! *Very Limited Trades*
7/17/15 ~ New York
Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joaquina Kalukango, Miriam Shor, Ryan Andes, Talene Monahon
Excellent HD capture from the Encores Summer Series! Great video with clear picture and sound; very nice. A 2 DVDs
October 29th, 2015
General Foods 25th Anniversary Show: A Tribute To Rodgers And Hammerstein
3/28/54 ~ CBS-TV
Mary Martin served as the program’s host. The show paid tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein by presenting musical numbers from the following successful Rodgers and Hammerstein shows: Allegro, Carousel, The King and I, Oklahoma and South Pacific. In Black and White. 90-minutes, complete with original commercials. A-
March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland
1991 ~ Hartford, CT
Evan Pappas, Roger Bart, Etan Ofrane, Barbara Walsh
Both shows together; full stage shot in a small theatre; good sound but some generation loss and spotlight washout makes it hard to see faces. B
The Visit
8/14 ~ Williamstown, MA
Chita Rivera (Claire Zachanassian), Jason Danieley (Frederich Kuhn), Judy Kuhn (Matilde), Roger Rees (Anton Schell), David Garrison (Peter Dummermut), Rick Holmes (Father Josef), Michelle Veintimilla (Young Claire), John Bambery (Young Anton), Melanie Field (Ottilie), Diana DiMarzio (Annie Dummermut).
Presented as part of the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Filmed from the balcony. Full stage shot - no close-ups, but you get a good sense of the show. A-
October 26th, 2015
The Barber of Seville
10/19/15 ~ London
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the production at the English National Opera in London. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Sung in English. A 2 DVDs
Frank Wildhorn and Friends
9/30/15 ~ PBS-TV
Frank Wildhorn performs with vocalists Clint Holmes, Carrie Manolakos and Adrienne Warren. Some of the songs performed include these hits: "Someone Like You" ( Jekyll & Hyde), "Sarah" (Civil War) "I’ll Forget You" (Scarlet Pimpernel) and "Where do Broken Hearts Go" which was made famous by Whitney Houston. Wildhorn also debuts a brand new song called "Sad Eyes." A
Henry V
10/22/15 ~ London
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the production at the Royal Shakespeare Company in London. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A 2 DVDs
Othello
10/17/15 ~ New York
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the production at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Sung in Italian. A 2 DVDs
Romeo and Juliet
9/22/15 ~ London
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the production at the Royal Opera House in London. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A 3 DVDs
Save the Children : Christmas Carols and Festive Songs
1989 ~ West End
This hour long video features Christmas Carols (and 'festive songs') sung by the London companies of Chess, Les Mis, Me and My Girl, Phantom, Starlight Express, as well as featuring Sarah Brightman, David Essex, Michael Crawford, Claire Moore, Michael Ball, Paul Nicholas, Elaine Paige, Frances Ruffelle, Stephanie Lawrence, Colm Wilkinson, plus an all-star "we are the world" inspired title song with a cornucopia of Broadway, Australian and London theater stars. A
October 24th/25th, 2015
Amazing Grace
2014 ~ Germany (Commercial Release)
Arne Stephan, Lucy Scherer, Daniel Rakasz, Sonja Tiéschky, Susanna Panzner, Stefan Poslovski, Peti van der Velde, Nyassa Alberta, Bonita Niessen
German Choir musical based on the classic gospel song 'Amazing Grace' and the story of its author. A
Finian's Rainbow
10/24/09 ~ Broadway
Jim Norton, Kate Baldwin, Cheyenne Jackson, Christopher Fitzgerald, Chuck Cooper, Guy Davis, Alina Faye, Terri White,
William Youmans
Great capture of a very charming show with great performers. Just a few short blackouts in a couple spots, which total about three mintutes. Great video. A
Follies
6/3/13 ~ Toulon, France
Charlotte Page, Liz Robertson, Graham Bickley, Jerome Pradon, Nicole Croisille, Fra Fee, Jessie May, Stuart Neal, Wake Sophie May, Julia Sutton, Marilyn Hill Smith, Kristy Swiff, Sarah Ingram, Denis d'Arcangelo
Co-produced by the Opera de Toulon and the Opera Theatre of Metz. This was the first time Follies was ever presented in France, and uses the complete full orchestrations not usually heard in recent productions. This is a fantastic production, but has some interesting directorial choices like the ghosts of the Weismann girls are topless, and Solange is played by a man in drag. In English, with French subtitles. Pro-shot for broadcast on French television. A
Jane Eyre
4/18/01 ~ Broadway
Marla Schaffel, James Barbour, Mary Stout
Steady, clear shot. Really nice close-ups. A
Jane Eyre
5/20/01 ~ Broadway
Marla Schaffel, James Barbour, Mary Stout, Elizabeth DeGrazia, Lee Zarrett (u/s)
Shot from second row front mezzanine, steady and clear, mostly zooms and close-ups. A 2 DVDs
Les Miserables
1996 ~ Duisburg, Germany
Jerzy Jeszke, Hardy Rudolz, Sanni Luis, Cornelia Drese, Martin Berger, Felix Martin, Anne Welte, Tom Zahner, Willi Welp, Jens Janke, Frank Logemann, Kristin Hölck, Evelyn Werner, Andre Bauer, Tracy Plester
Original Duisburg Cast; Pro-shot. A
Paint Your Wagon - Encores! *Very Limited Trades*
3/19/15 ~ New York
Keith Carradine, Alexandra Socha, Justin Guarini, Jenni Barber, Melissa van der Schyff, William Youmans, Robert Creighton, Caleb Damschroder, Nathaniel Hackmann, Robyn Hurder, Adam Monley, Scott Wakefield
Nicely filmed HD video with great close-ups, clear sound and nice picture throughout; good video. A
October 22nd/23rd, 2015
Annie
6/2011 ~ Plays in the Park. NJ
Emma Schwartz, Todd Fenstermaker, Vicki Tripodo, Gabrielle Visser, Randy Accardi, Allison Foote, Jack Cibrian
Pro-shot video with clear picture and sound; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Carol and Chita *Limited Trades*
7/1998 ~ Beverly, MA
A North Shore Music Theater presentation of a musical revue in two acts starring Carol Channing and Chita Rivera. Each of
these show-business legends does her own Vegas /summer-circuit act, appearing in alphabetical order. Performed "in-theround." The first act belongs to Carol, the second act is all Chita's. Channing's credits: musical director, Robert Wendel; choreography, Honi Coles; costumes, Bob Mackie. Rivera's credits: writer-director, Fred Ebb; musical director, Greg Dlugos; choreography, Chris Chadman,Wayne Cilento, Ron Field, Lisa Mordente, Chet Walker. Chita's Boys: Richard Amaro, Lloyd Culbreath, and Richard Montya. Filmed using multiple cameras with sound patched directly into the cameras from the soundboard. Has counter numbers on the bottom of the screen. A
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde *Limited Trades*
8/1996 ~ North Shore Music Theatre
Michael X. Martin
Pro-shot archival tape of regional production. Different than the Wildhorn version from Broadway. A-
Dreamgirls
8/2005 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Thelita Riddick, Kimberly Thomas, Shelese Franklin, David Hughes, Daisy Hobbs, K. Michael
Filmed using multiple cameras. Crystal clear. Nice production. Good clear video. A 2 DVDs
Into the Woods
3/2001 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Susannah Hall, Erik McEwen, Benita Schekel, Stan Chandler, Kirsten Benton, Jodi Julian, Caroline Rath, Lindsay Martin,
Jennifer Young, Paul Green
Riverside Pro-shot archive video; nicely filmed with great sound and excellent closeups; good video. A
Into the Woods *Limited Trades*
12/2005 ~ Palo Alto, CA
Christiane Noll, Jackson Davis, Thursday Farrar, Francis Jue, Courtney Stokes, Cristin Boyle, Suzanne Grodner, Alison Ewing, C. Kelly Wright, Robert Brewer, Bill Olson, Tielle Baker, Maureen McVerry, James Monroe Iglehart
The King & I
2000 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Holly Logue, Michele Cuevas, Ed Logue
Pro-shot; nice video. A-
Once Upon A Mattress
12/12/72 ~ Pro-shot for TV
Carol Burnett, Jack Gilford, Bernadette Peters, Ken Berry, Jane White, Wally Cox
Great picture and sound. B+
Once Upon A Mattress
7/2007 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Michele Crefeld, Ed Carlo, Marti Bookstein, David DeSio, Paul Salvatoriello, Kathleen Campbell Jackson, Christopher Baron, Tom McNeill, Shannon Connolly
Pro-shot; nice video. A- 2 DVDs
The Rocky Horror Show - LIVE!
10/18/15 ~ BBC-TV
A live performance on stage of The Rocky Horror Show. The movie, Rocky Horror Picture Show, was originally performed onstage, and this marks the 40th anniversary of that movie. Narrators: Richard O'Brien, Stephen Fry, Anthony Head, Emma Bunton, Adrian Edmondson. A+
*Available as a 720p MP4 file or VOBs*
Seussical the Musical
Summer 2006 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Joe Riley, Christopher Guell, Kathleen Campbell Jackson, Lisa Van Doren, Mike Restaino, Tenin Baba Ndanani, David Christopher, Carol Straffi, Art Neill, Alison Gleason, Tara Taliaferro, Rachel Yucht, David Pacheco, Benjamin Brooks, Joseph E. Nelan, Robert D. Argen, J.P. Crowley, Jack Cibrian, Steve Leshchanka, Ben Simons.
Pro-shot, very good video. A 2 DVDs
Shrek: The Musical
7/2014 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Michael McEntee, Kat LeFevre, Timothy Walton, Dan Thomas Cook, Mimi Francis, Billy Geltzeiler, Meghan Cordier, Sarah Caldwell, Julia McKenna, Kieran McKenna
Pro-shot video with clear picture and sound; very nice video. A
The Who's Tommy *Limited Trades*
1995 ~ Tour
Big League production starring Michael Seelbach as Tommy. Pro-shot, nice copy. A-
October 17th/18th, 2015
Assassins
1/28/03 ~ Hartford, CT
Matthew Williams, Benjamin Fordham, Kevin Keating, Sasha Bratt, Brie Schwartz, Kari Ann Sweeney, Christopher Simpson, James Bisbee, Brendan Padgett, and David Constantine.
Professionallly filmed video of the Stephen Sondheim musical at Trinity College. A
Awake and Sing!
1972 ~ Broadway Archive
Walter Matthau, Ruth Storey, Felicia Farr
The portrait of a Jewish family in a Bronx tenement during the Depression years. Based on the play by Clifford Odets. A
Bare : A Pop Opera
2013 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Payson Lewis, Jonah Platt, Lindsay Pearce, Katie Stevens, Nathan Parrett, Stephanie Andersen, Alissa-Nicole Koblentz, John Griffin, Caitlin Ary, Kelsey Hainlen, Casey Hayden, Christopher Higgins, Reesa Ishiyama, Harrison Meloeny, Katherine Washington.
Professionally filmed at the Hayworth in Downtown Los Angeles. Directed by Calvin Remsberg. A 2 DVDs
*Available as two HD MP4s as well*
Bare : A Pop Opera
2015 ~ Madison, WI
Aaron Insko, Kurtis Hopp, Sami Sobaski, Katie Cass, Dan Pietrangelo, Annamae Collins, Isabella Virrueta, Alyson Barrett
A production of the Mercury Players/OUT!Cast Theatre. Professionally filmed at the Bartell Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. A
2 DVDs
Bat Boy The Musical
2005 ~ Ithaca, NY
Dan Wolpow, Becky Lord, Ansel Brasseur, Emily Walton
A Cornell University / Ithaca college production by the Melodramatics Theatre Company; Pro-shot video; clear picture and sound. A
Chicago
8/2015 ~ Lincoln, NE
Professionally filmed at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Full stage shot. No close-ups. A
Evil Dead The Musical
11/14/14 ~ Harrisburg, PA
Unknown Cast
Professionally filmed at Penn State Harrisburg. Performed by the Capital Players. A
Fashions for Men
10/15/15 ~ PBS-TV
Joe Delafield, Annie Purcell, John Tufts
Set in a high-class haberdashery in Budapest, Ferenc Molnár’s comedy of character tells the story of shop owner Peter Juhász, a saintly beacon of decency who only sees the good in everyone, making him easy prey for the sinners who surround him – including his wife Adele, who runs away with a snooty salesman.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. A+
Fiddler on the Roof
1999 ~ LA County School for the Arts
Josh Groban, Amanda Avila
Pro-shot video of production Josh Groban performed in this before he rose to fame. A fantastic production for a school play;
very good quality. A-
The Gin Game
1981 ~ PBS-TV
Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn
Black and White PBS Presentation. Some generation loss. B+
Hamlet
10/15/15 ~ NT Live
Benedict Cumberbatch
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Barbican Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes behind-the-scenes featurette. A+ 2 DVDs
*Still being uploaded*
Kiss Me Kate
1992 ~ East Hampton, NY
A production of the Community Theatre Company in East Hampton, Long Island. Pro-shot. B
Kiss Me Kate
1997 ~ San Mateo, CA
Barry Seymour as Fred/Petruchio and Catherine Petrek as Lilli/Kate
A production of the Peninsula Civic Light Opera. Pro-shot. Some generation loss. B 2 DVDs
La Cage Aux Folles
1990 ~ Orlando, FL
Bryce Ward, John McCombs, Ian Knauer, Sally Boyett, Ray Clickner, Kathy Miller, Michael Morman, Patrick Norris, Donna Pieroni, Keith Allen, Vincent Doyle
A production of the Civic Theatre of Central Florida. Pro-shot. A- 2 DVDs
*Hardcoded chapter labels at the bottom of the frame*
Lip Service
1988 ~ HBO-TV
Griffin Dunne, Paul Dooley, Jonathan Katz, Felicity Huffman, Fran Brill
Based on the Off-Broadway play by Howard Korder with music by David Yazbek, produced by David Mamet and directed by William H. Macy. A
Little Shop of Horrors
1987 ~ Gulfport, MS
Unknown Cast
Professionally filmed video of the Howard Ashman/Alan Menken musical at the Gulfport Little Theatre in Mississippi. Generation loss. C
Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta
2/9/84 ~ Pro-Shot TV
Patti LuPone, Walter Bobby, Priscilla Lopez, Lonnie Price, Ellen Foley, Martin Vidnovic, Joe Hudson
A musical which takes place in a laundromat, where Patti LuPone plays a ghost who lives in one of the dryers, and offers
advice to the patrons. This pro-shot video, filmed for TV, reunites the 1979 cast of the Off-Broadway musical of the same
name. This was intended to be the pilot for a series of lesser known musicals to be televised, but the series was never picked up. A
The Love Note
9/2014 ~ Off-Broadway
Bethany McCall, Courtney Rada, Katie Mebane, Jenna Perez, Megan Beard, Lauren DeFillipo, Sam Harvey, Nick Anastasia,
Blair Heather Anderson
Decent video of this tween musical about a farm girl Jessie who becomes the new girl and learns the woes of middle school with the help of her imaginary friend, Airy. B
*This is an MP4 file*
Mean Girls: The Musical
11/2012 ~ Albany, NY
Elizabeth Tryon, Jessica Lamoureaux, Mikaela Holmes, Suzie Hogan, Victoria Casciaro, Gregg Albertson, Abbey Naumowicz
A College of St. Rose student written production based on the movie; Pro-shot video. Filmed from the right side with clear sound. A-
Michelangelo's Models
1982 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Los Feliz production - no cast information
Robert Patrick play. Michelangelo, the most sought after artist in Europe is having problems choosing between three
lovers - a prince, a servant and a hustler. Good, clear sound. B
A New Brain
11/2006 ~ Ithaca, NY
Devlin Shand, Eric Carsia, Jill McCoy, Jason Martinez, Ariel Reid, Daniel Kirr, Melissa Shapiro
A Cornell University / Ithaca college production by the Melodramatics Theatre Company. Pro-shot video; well filmed with clear picture and sound. A
A New Brain
4/2013 ~ Hartford, CT
Corey Trowbridge, Perin Adams, Luke Hickox, Robin Rightmyer, Perin Blake, Kristin Bertschmann, Malcom Moon, Davis Kim, Ebban Maeda, Rachael Rossetti, and Marisa Tornello.
Professionally filmed video of the William Finn musical at Trinity College. A
Show Boat
10/16/15 ~ PBS-TV
Vanessa Williams, Julian Ovenden, Lauren Worsham, Norm Lewis, Jane Alexander, Fred Willard
The landmark musical brought vividly to life by the New York Philharmonic, with an all-star cast. Live from Lincoln Center. A+
Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier
7/2013 ~ Chicago, IL
Alex Paul, Robert Manion, Denise Donovan, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Lauren Lopez, Jim Povolo, Nick Gage, Joseph Walker, Meredith Stepien, Jeff Blim, Rachael Soglin, Dylan Saunders.
Pro-shot performance from StarKid Productions of a twisted, comedic, adult-oriented take on the Disney classic Aladdin, from the clever minds behind A Very Potter Musical. Beautiful quality and sound and just an all around fun, unorthodox musical. A+
Wonderful Town
1998 ~ East Hampton, NY
A production of the Community Theatre Company in East Hampton, Long Island. Pro-shot. B
October 15th/16th, 2015
Bare : The Reunion Concert
10/12/15 ~ 54 Below, NYC
Reunion Concert featuring cast members from the 2000 Los Angeles Production, 2004 New York Production, 2012 New York Production, 2013 Los Angeles Production and 2013 London Production. Most musical numbers are complete. Very nice capture from the audience. A
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On!
2010 ~ HBO Special
Bette Midler returns in this Las Vegas extravaganza taped before a packed house at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the 70-minute cavalcade features an exhilarating tour de force of some of Ms. Midler’s colorful and classic stage characters.
Pro-Shot HBO Presentation. A
Cry-Baby : The Reunion Concert
9/17/15 ~ 54 Below, NYC
Reunion Concert featuring cast members from the Original Broadway Production. Most songs are complete, some highlights. Nice capture from the audience. A
Death of a Salesman
2000 ~ Broadway
Brian Dennehy, Elizabeth Franz, Ron Eldard, Ted Koch, Howard Witt, Richard Thompson, Kate Buddeke, Stephanie March
Pro-shot performance filmed for Showtime. A
Evita
3/2000 ~ Hartford, CT
Amy Williams, Nathaniel Zeitz, Devin Goodman, Alicia Ditta, James Baird, Sasha Bratt, Seth Tillman and Peter Blair
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
Here Lies Love Concert
11/25/13 ~ Terminal 5, NYC
Concert to support relief efforts in the Philippines following Super Typhoon Yolanda featuring the Original Off-Broadway Cast. Scaled-down production of the show. Some songs are complete, mostly highlights. A bit shaky at times. Full-stage shot. Features speeches by David Byrne, Jose Llana, and the Filipino Ambassador. A
Jesus Christ Superstar
5/2005 ~ Italy
Rob Fowler, Dave Moskin, Talita Angwarmasse, and Erwin Windegger
Single-cam Pro-shot video. Filmed in Bolzano, Italy. A
Journey's End
2/10/07 ~ Broadway
Hugh Dancy, Boyd Gaines, Jefferson Mays, Stark Sands, John Ahlin, Nick Berg Barnes, John Behlmann, Justin Blanchard,
Kieran Campion, John Curless, Richard Poe.
A very dark show; some spots that the camera had trouble focusing, but the sound is excellent so you can follow the show
even when you cant see it; includes NY1 reviews. B+
Parade
2/2014 ~ Hartford, CT
Jamie Ballan, A. J. Ballard, Kristan Bertschmann, Jamie Brandel, Erik Bloomquist, Preston Carey, Anisha Chakrabarti, Avery Dwyer, Jay Fazzino, Luke Hickox, Tina Lipson, Ebban Maeda, Mac McCarthy, Malcom Moon, Jackie Pennell, Forrest Robinette, Rachel Rossetti, Ann Satine, Brandon Serafino, John Stiller, Marisa Tornello, Sarah Wallingford, Malcolm Williams and Lauren Yianilos.
Professionally filmed production of the Jason Robert Brown musical at Trinity College. A
Peter Pan
1976 ~ Hallmark Hall of Fame
Mia Farrow, Danny Kaye, John Gielgud, Paula Kelly, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Virginia McKenna, Briony McRoberts, Tony Sympson
Another live action musical version of the play, with all-new songs by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley rather than the
ones used in the Mary Martin version. Suffers from generation loss. B
Working
3/2002 ~ Hartford, CT
Alex Gould, Shannon Fillion, Sasha Bratt, Cynthia Convey, Scott Troost, Ben Fordham, Matthew Williams, Brendan Padgett, Maggie Croteau, Kevin Keating, Shayla Titley, and Noah Harrell.
Professionally filmed production of the Stephen Schwartz musical at Trinity College. A
October 12th/13th, 2015
Animal Farm
1/18/97 ~ Hartford, CT
Musical based on the book Animal Farm by George Orwell, adapted by Peter Hall, Lyrics by Adrian Mitchell and Music by Richard Peaslee.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
Another Antigone
2013 ~ Hartford, CT
Luke Hickox, Rachel Rossetti, Maggie Munoz, and Malcolm Moon
Based on the Greek tragedy, Antigone by Sophocles, the play is a classic tale of how unbending hubris destroys all who fall prey to its spell. Includes a Q&A session with award-winning playwright and novelist A.R. Gurney.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
Barbara Undershaft
2003 ~ Hartford, CT
Alicia Ditta, Brendan Padgett, Ben Fordham, Kari Anne Sweeney, Anna Vognsen, Christopher Simpson, Kevin Keating, Jamie Tracey, Sasha Bratt, Lesley Waters, Shannon Fillion, and Matthew Bamberg-Johnson.
A musical of George Bernard Shaw's play Major Barbara. Composed by Professor Gerald Moshell.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
The Importance of Being Earnest
10/8/15 ~ London
David Suchet, Emily Barber, Michael Benz, Philip Cumbus, Imogen Doel, Michele Dotrice, Richard O'Callaghan, David Killick, Brendan Hooper.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Vaudeville Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
Into The Woods *Limited Trades*
1993 ~ Wytenshaw, England
Caroline O'Conner, Grania Renihan, Glyn Kerslake, Charles Foster, Fenton Gray, Barry James, Di Botcher, Lindsey Dawson
Very well filmed, extremely clear video. Almost looks pro-shot with nice closeups and good sound. A
Othello
8/26/15 ~ London
Hugh Quarshie, Lucian Msamati, Joanna Vanderham, James Corrigan, Scarlett Brookes, Ayesha Dharker, Brian Protheroe
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
Rent
10/2012 ~ Hartford, CT
Kristan Bertschmann , Corey Trowbridge, Sean Snyder, Sarah Watson, Malcolm Williams, Rey Llena, Kathryn Durkin, and Marc Alexis.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
Shrek
6/2014 ~ Kuwait
Unknown cast
The hit musical about a green ogre and a donkey. Filmed at Live Theater in Kuwait. Pro-Shot. A
*This is in English*
Sylvia
11/2013 ~ Kuwait
Josef Stagg, Chelsey Stuyt, Sharon Williams, and Andrew Batty
This charming A. R. Gurney script was brought to the stage at Live Theater in Kuwait. Directed by Hassan Rawas. Pro-Shot. A
*This is in English*
October 11th, 2015
The Band Wagon - Encores!
11/14/14 ~ New York
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes, Tony Sheldon, Michael Berresse, Tracey Ullman, Michael McKean
Very good video with clear sound and some spotlight washout but filmed very well with excellent close-ups and well filmed full stage shots for the dancing scenes; good video. A
Company
2007 ~ Broadway
Raul Esparza, Kelly Jeanne Grant,Angel Desai, Elizabeth Stanley, Matt Castle,Amy Justman, Fred Rose, Leenya Rideout, Keith
Buterbaugh, Kristin Huffman, Robert Cunningham, Heather Laws, Bruce Sabath, Barbara Walsh.
Pro-shot HD video of the Broadway revival cast. A+
*This is a 1080p MKV file ripped directly from the Blu-Ray disc*
The Cradle Will Rock - Encores!
7/13/13 ~ New York
Raul Esparza, Judy Kuhn, Anika Noni Rose, Danny Burstein, Eisa Davis, Peter Friedman, Aidan Gemme, David Margulies, Martin Moran, Michael Park, Robert Petkoff, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Matthew Saldivar, Henry Stram.
Well filmed video with some close-ups and mostly full stage shots, which works better for the staging of this show; very good clear sound. A-
Evita *Only For Wants*
1989 ~ European Tour
Florence Lacey, James Sbano, Rob Alton, Suzan Postel, Michael Licata
This is the original Hal Prince production. B
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
4/11/15 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell, Shannon Conley (u/s Yitzhak)
Excellent HD capture; well filmed with great clear picture and excellent sound; lots of funny jokes. A 2 DVDs
It Shoulda Been You *Very Limited Trades*
4/11/15 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, David Burtka, Harriet Harris, Sierra Boggess, Lisa Howard, Montego Glover, Chip Zien, Josh Grisetti, Michael X Martin, Anne L Nathan, Nick Spangler.
Excellent HD video filmed from center mezzanine with very clear picture, nice close-ups and great sound; good video. A
Lady Be Good - Encores!
2/5/15 ~ New York
Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Richard Poe, Douglas Sills, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Kirsten Wyatt, Charissa Bertels, Ward Billeisen, Kerry Conte, Darien Crago, Cody Davis, Christine DiGiallonardo, Leah Edwards, Drew Franklin, Joe Grandy, Tiffany Haas, Drew Humphrey, Megan Kelley, Cara Kjellman, Timothy McDevitt, Jason Mills, Kristyn Pope, Jake Primmerman, David Scott Purdy, Lindsay Roberts, Kelly Sheehan.
Nicely filmed with mostly full stage shots for the dance numbers but close-ups as well; very clear picture and sound; nice video. A
Looped *Only For Wants*
2/23/10 ~ Broadway
Valerie Harper, Brian Hutchison, Michael Mulherin
Nice clear video with good picture and sound. A
Something Rotten! *Very Limited Trades*
3/23/15 ~ Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Brooks Ashmanskas, Peter Bartlett
Excellent HD video of the first Broadway preview; filmed from center mezzanine with excellent close-ups and full stage shots with great clear picture and clear sound; good video. A
Sunset Boulevard
7/14/95 ~ Broadway
Betty Buckley, Alan Campbell, Alice Ripley, Steven Stein-Grainger
A decent copy of the show with enough generational loss and lower sound, but still a decent video. B+
Sweeney Todd
July 1986 ~ New Brunswick, NJ
Pro-shot video from the Plays in the Park theater company; great production, well filmed with slight discoloration and generation loss. B+
Twelfth Night
11/27/13 ~ Broadway
Mark Rylance, Liam Brennan, Samuel Barnett, Stephen Fry, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Paul Chahidi, Colin Hurley, Angus Wright,
Joseph Timms, John Paul Connolly
Amazing show by the RSC company all-male cast; faithful adaptation with wonderful comedy; some obstruction at the front of the stage, and moments of shakiness. Complete show, includes curtain call and BCEFA speech. A- 2 DVDs
The Visit *Very Limited Trades*
3/27/15 ~ Broadway
Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, Jason Danieley, George Abud, Matthew Deming, Diana DiMarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes
Good HD video with clear picture with some spotlight washout; nice picture and very clear sound. A
The Visit
8/2014 ~ Massachusetts
Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, George Abud, Jason Danieley, Matthew Deming, Diana DiMarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes, Tom Nelis, Chris Newcomer, Mary Beth Peil, Aaron Ramey, John Riddle, Elena Shaddow, Timothy Shew, Michelle Veintimilla
Filmed at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Full stage shot, no close-ups.
Waiting for Godot
11/24/13 ~ Broadway
Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley, Aidan Gemme
Opening Night video; first couple of minutes of each play is audio only, but it's an unobstructed, steady shot. Very minor wandering. Includes curtain call. A- 2 DVDs
October 10th, 2015
The Apple Family Plays : Scenes From Life in the Country
2014 ~ PBS-TV
Maryann Plunkett, Laila Robins, Jon DeVries, Stephen Kunken
Filmed for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) new series called Theater Close-Up, three of the four plays
in Richard Nelson series. Missing is Sweet and Sad, which I will have soon. Includes That Hopey Changey Thing, Sorry and Regular Singing. A 3 DVDs
Bombshell in Concert
6/8/15 ~ New York
Christian Borle, Will Chase, Ann Harada, Megan Hilty, Brian D'Arcy James, Jeremy Jordan, Donna McKechnie, Katharine McPhee, Debra Messing, Ripley Sobo.
Not the complete show; songs only. Filmer does a good job of shooting around heads. Fan-Made DVD with title cards. B
Carrie the Musical
3/2015 ~ Hartford, CT
Caroline Cannon, Kristan Bertschmann, Maggie Powderly, Preston Carey, Lydia Haynes, Ebban Maeda, Aysha Salam, Luke Hickox, Adelaide Pearl Jenkins, Rae Rossetti, Diana Zee Chandler, Paul Andrew Willis, Mike Ruby, and Henry Minot.
Professionally filmed production at Trinity College. Letterboxed. A
Creating Ragtime
1998 ~ PBS Documentary
Presented by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary shows the development of the musical, from the recording of the OBC to the staging and rehearsals. Features Press Reel. A
Dames at Sea
1/1995 ~ Hartford, CT
Amy Kunen, Michael Robertson, Aaron O’Connell, and Daniel La.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. Some spotlight washout. A-
Deaf West Theatre and the Broadway Musical : Big River and Beyond
2/8/14 ~ UCLA
Ray Knapp, Jeff Calhoun, Steve Landau, Bill O'Brien, Linda Bove, Ed Waterstreet, Tyrone Giordano, Gwen Stewart, Michael Arden, Michael McElroy.
Hosted at UCLA, this 98 minute staged interview features crew and actors from the Tony Award winning 2003 revival of Big River and the upcoming Broadway revival of Spring Awakening, both of which incorporate deaf actors performing with sign-language along with the music. Features performances of 'Muddy Water', 'Worlds Apart', and 'Waiting for the Light to Shine'. A
Follies in Concert
1985 ~ New York
Carol Burnett, Mandy Patinkin, Barbara Cook, Elaine Stritch, Lee Remick, George Hearn
Lincoln Center. Concert staging with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Pro-shot video, includes a backstage and behind the scenes special. A+
Godspell
3/2001 ~ Hartford, CT
Jennie Noakes, Tim O’Brien, Peter Blair, Jeanette Bonner, Shayla Titley, Alicia Ditta, Dave Wilson, Ben Fordham, Dana Viltz, Neil Foley, Matt Williams, Alex Gould, Cynthia Convey, and Emily Griffin.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
Hellman v. McCarthy
10/9/14 ~ PBS-TV
Brian Richard Mori’s Hellman v. McCarthy features Emmy Award-winner Dick Cavett, as he recreates his role in the greatest literary feud in modern American history.
Professionally filmed Off-Broadway production at the Abington Theatre Company, NYC. A
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1999 ~ PBS (Commercial Release)
Donny Osmond, Maria Friedman, Richard Attenborough, Robert Torti, Ian McNeice, Joan Collins, Christopher Biggins
Straight-to-video film version of the immensely popular Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. A+
London Wall
10/2/14 ~ PBS-TV
John Van Druten’s play explores the tumultuous lives and love affairs of the women employed as shorthand typists in a busy solicitor’s office in 1930’s London. Pat Milligan, a naïve young typist, falls for the charms of a predatory junior lawyer. Watching with concern is the firm’s senior secretary, her too-timid suitor and several others in the office.
Professionally filmed Off-Broadway production at the Mint Theatre, NYC. A
Looking at Christmas
11/27/14 ~ PBS-TV
Allison Buck, Michael Micalizzi, John Russo, Betsy Lippit, Raul Sigmund Julia, Holly Chou
Filmed in December 2010 for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) new series called Theater Close-Up,
Steven Banks' tale at The Flea Theater of a couple looking at New York's holiday store windows just before they spring to life. A
Notre Dame de Paris
1999 ~ France
Daniel Lavoie, Helene Segara, Bruno Peltier, Luck Mervil, Garou
Beautiful copy from DVD source material. Stunning, first-rate production. Includes "Making of NDDP" Pro-Shot video. A+
*In French with English subtitles*
Pippin
7/2014 ~ Broadway
Kyle Dean Massey, Ciara Renee, John Rubinstein, Sabrina Harper (u/s Fastrada), Rachel Bay Jones, Annie Potts, Erik Altemus, Ashton Woerz.
Shot very close to the stage. Tons of spotlight washout. B/B-
*Available as a folder of HD MOV files or VOBs*
Seussical the Musical
8/27/00 ~ Colonial Theatre; Boston, MA
David Shiner, Kevin Chamberlin, Janine LaManna, Michele Pawk
First Preview ever of the show. Very different from Broadway production, including the cut sequence of The Lorax. B+
Side Show *Only For Wants*
10/21/98 ~ TheatreWorks' at the Mountain View Center, CA
Kristen Behrendt, Debra Wiseman, A.J.Vincent, Pierce Peter Brandt, Stephonne Smith
Opening night video; steadycam shot with no closeups; great quality and sound. A
Side Show : Added Attractions
5/11/15 ~ New York
Erin Davie, Lauren Elder, Derek Hanson, Matthew Hydzik, Javier Ignacio, Henry Krieger, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jeff McCarthy, Con O'Shea-Creal, Emily Padgett, Blair Ross, David St. Louis, Josh Walker.
Hosted by Bill Russell. Professionally filmed at 54 Below, NYC. A+
Six By Sondheim
2014 ~ HBO Documentary
In the documentary, Sondheim himself performs along with Audra McDonald, Jeremy Jordan, Darren Criss, America Ferrera, Jackie Hoffman and Laura Osnes.
Pro-Shot Presentation. A
Whistle Down the Wind *Only For Wants*
10/13/07 ~ St. Paul, MN
Andrea Ross, Eric Kunze, Austin J. Zambito-Valente, Nadine Jacobson, Dann Fink, Carole Denise Jones, Matt Skrincosky,
Gerry McIntyre, Adam Shonkwiler.
Great video with nice excellent picture and sound throughout; good performances from the cast. A
October 8th/9th, 2015
Bette Midler at the Baths
1971 ~ Ansonia Hotel, NYC
Classic show performed at the Continental Baths in 1971. Black and White. Lots of generation loss. C
Bette Midler : Divine Madness
1980 ~ Majestic Theatre, NYC
Bette Midler and the Harlettes
Not the film version. Concert captured from the balcony of the Majestic. Slightly blurry picture and audio.
Generation loss. B-
Big: The Musical
7/2/03 ~ Springfield, MI
Cast Unknown
Filmed at the Springfield Muni Opera; high quality community regional theatre production. Soundboard audio with in-house
camera. Good video. A
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
10/31/10 ~ 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
A Chorus Line
11/2010 ~ Beverly, MA
Derek Hanson, Rebecca Riker, Katie Cameron, Venny Carranza, Hannah Chin, Jonathan Day, Delius Doherty, Kurt Domoney,
Miguel Angel Falcon, Leslie Flesner, Joe Grandy, Cary Michele Miller
Produced by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using two cameras on tripods, with audio patched in directly from the soundboard. Beautiful clarity, it looks like it was probably filmed with a High-Definition camera. Presented in-the-round. Recorded at the final dress rehearsal, so there is no audience present. Disc also includes a 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
Edward Albee's Occupant
5/24/08 ~ New York
Mercedes Ruehl, Larry Bryggman
First six minutes are sound only; some spotlight washout in Act 1, but Act 2 is much better; lots of close-ups with a few cover-
ups; nice video. A
The Elephant Man *Only For Wants*
1/3/15 ~ Broadway
Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, Alessandro Nivola, Anthony Heald, Scott Lowell, Kathryn Meisle, Henry Stram, Chris
Bannow, Peter Bradbury, Eric Clem, Amanda Lea Mason, Marguerite Stimpson, Emma Thorne.
Wonderful capture with no washout or blackouts, and very little obstruction; a couple of small heads that can be seen in wide shots, but they do not affect the action; excellent clear sound, very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Footloose
8/2011 ~ Beverly, MA
George Dvorsky, John Jeffery Martin, Maureen Brennan, Matthew Dorsey, Gwen Hollander
Produced by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using one camera on a tripod, with audio patched in directly from the soundboard. Presented "in-the-round". Recorded at the final dress rehearsal, so there is no audience present. Disc also includes a 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
The Golden Boy - Encores! *Only For Wants*
3/22/02 ~ Broadway
Alfonso Ribeiro, William McNutley, Anastasia Barzeel, Norm Lewis
Filmed from the orchestra, with occasional heads at the bottom of the screen. Missing the very end of the show. B
Guys And Dolls
2/21/09 ~ 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. Good picture and clear sound. A
Little Women
2008 ~ Sydney, Australia
Kate Marie Hoolihan, Judi Connelli, Hayden Tee, David Harris, Trisha Noble
Pro-shot video of the Australian premiere; great clear video with excellent picture and clear sound; very nice video. A
Madwoman of Central Park West
1979 ~ East Hampton, L.I.
Phyllis Newman's one-woman show filmed at the John Drew Theatre in East Hampton, L.I. Pro-Shot. A-
Prymate *Only For Wants*
4/23/04 ~ Broadway
Andre De Shields, Phyllis Frelich, James Naughton, Heather Tom
Excellent video; good picture and sound throughout. A
The Vandal
11/13/14 ~ PBS-TV
Zach Grenier, Deirdre O'Connell, Noah Robbins
Filmed in January 2013 for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) new series called Theater Close-Up,
Hamish Linklater's funny, ultimately spooky new play receives a strongly acted premiere at the Flea Theater. A
October 5th/6th, 2015
Annie : It's the Hard Knock Life, From Script to Stage
6/28/13 ~ PBS-TV
It’s been 35 years since the little orphan Annie first stepped onto a Broadway stage. For Annie’s return to Broadway, this documentary offers a memorable behind-the-scenes look at every step of a single Annie production number. Directed by Josh Seftel. Produced by Jill Landaker Grunes and Joshua Seftel.
Features the 2012 Cast. PBS Documentary. A
Baby the Musical
3/23/14 ~ Riverdale, NY
30th Anniversary concert production of the rarely performed musical about childbirth and parenthood, BABY, was performed at the Riverdale YM-YWHA.
Pro-Shot Concert. A
Barrymore
1/31/14 ~ PBS-TV
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer recreates his Tony Award-winning role playing the legendary actor John Barrymore in the film adaptation of William Luce’s Broadway play, "Barrymore." Set in 1942, "Barrymore" captures the combative star in the final months of his life as he struggles to stage a revival of his 1920 Broadway triumph, "Richard III."
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. Part of the 'Great Performances' series. A
Billy the Kid
10/2011 ~ London
Dudley Sutton, Sam Donovan
Michael Morpurgo’s story of a champion Chelsea footballer set against the backdrop of the Second World War.
Live from the Unicorn Theatre in London. Pro-Shot. A
Chinglish
10/2013 ~ Confucius Institute, University of Michigan
College premiere of David Henry Hwang's play that follows an American businessman who's desperately seeking to land a lucrative business deal in China's booming economic market. After continuous misunderstandings, shady arrangements, and an affair with a secretive Chinese woman, he learns that there is much to be lost, and found, in translation.
Pro-Shot Presentation. A
The Crucible
9/2014 ~ London
Richard Armitage, Harry Attwell, Samantha Colley
Richard Armitage stars in Arthur Miller’s classic American drama brought vividly to life in this visceral new production by internationally acclaimed director Yaël Farber.
Live from the Old Vic in London. Pro-Shot. A
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
8/23/10 ~ Vancouver, BC
Aleks Paunovic, Lori Triolo
John Patrick Shanley’s play chronicles a one night love affair in the Bronx that turns into a life changing encounter between two people who’ve reached rock bottom and have nowhere to go except into each other’s arms.
Professionally filmed at the Pacific Theatre in Vancouver, BC. A
Doctor Zhivago *Very Limited Trades*
4/16/15 ~ Broadway
Bradley Dean, Kelli Barrett, Tom Hewitt, Paul Nolan, Lora Lee Gayer, Jamie Jackson, Jacqueline Antaramian
Very good HD video filmed from right mezzanine; clear picture and sound with close-ups and stage shots done very well. A
A Doll's House
7/2012 ~ London
Hattie Morahan, Dominic Rowan
Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (Punk Rock), Young Vic associate director Carrie Cracknell (Elektra) and Tony Award-winning designer Ian MacNeil (Billy Elliot) create a compelling new version of Ibsen's masterpiece.
Live from the Young Vic in London. Pro-Shot. A
Far from the Madding Crowd
11/2008 ~ UK
Stephen Billington, Jennifer Bryden, Phil Cheadle, Adam Croasdell
Thomas Hardy's much-loved classic is brought dramatically to life in this thrilling new production which fuses vivid story-telling, live folk-song and humour in a dynamic ensemble staging, directed by Kate Saxon.
Live from the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford. Pro-Shot. A
Ghosts
2/2014 ~ London
Lesley Manville, Jack Lowden
Lesley Manville won an Olivier Award for her portrayal of widow Helene Alving, haunted by the prospect of her son, Oswald, inheriting the legacy of his father's dissolute life. Richard Eyre directs this five-star, multi award-winning revival production of Ibsen's dark and gripping play.
Live from Trafalgar Studios in London. Pro-Shot. A
Hamlet
1964 ~ Broadway Archive
Richard Burton, Hume Cronyn, Alfred Drake, Eileen Herlie, William Redfield
Sir John Gielgud directs William Shakespeare's play of the Danish Prince. This is a "Hamlet" acted in rehearsal clothes, stripped of all extraneous trappings, so the beauty of the language and imagery could shine through. Filmed during an actual Broadway performance, to be shown in movie theaters for two days only, the prints were contractually ordered destroyed, but Burton sent one to the British Film Institute, and kept one print at home, located by his widow Sally in 1988; here then is the complete Burton "Hamlet" in all its vocal power and glory.
Pro-Shot Presentation. A
Hamlet
2009 ~ BBC Television
David Tennant, Patrick Stewart, Penny Downie, Oliver Ford Davies, Mariah Gale, Edward Bennett
Pro-Shot for BBC by the Royal Shakespeare Company. A+
Harry Connick Jr. In Concert on Broadway
2011 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot PBS telecast of the concert from the Neil Simon Theatre filmed in July 2010. A
Jesus Christ Superstar
1/30/05 ~ Dallas, TX
Eric Kunze, Lawrence Clayton, Natalie Toro
Pro-shot from the stationary house camera with no closeups; Excellent recording. Final performance of the tour. A
Kiss Me, Kate
1999 ~ Broadway
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Marin Mazzie
Slight generational loss, but nice video with some good closeups. Clear sound. B
Little Shop of Horrors - Encores! *Very Limited Trades*
7/1/15 ~ New York
Ellen Greene, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tracy Nicole Chapman, Eddie Cooper, Joe Grifasi, Marva Hicks, Anwar Kareem, Ramona Keller, Taran Killam
Opening Night; filmed from the very back of City Center so there is some spotlight washout that's never too bad and a head that's shot well around; clear sound; nice video. A-
Macbeth
10/6/10 ~ PBS-TV
Patrick Stewart, Kate Fleetwood
Following a London West End run in December 2007, a sold-out limited engagement at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in March 2008, and an eight-week run on Broadway, director Rupert Goold's stage production of Macbeth was filmed for television at the end of 2009 with Patrick Stewart in his Tony-nominated performance as the ambitious general, and Tony-nominated Kate Fleetwood as his scheming wife.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. Part of the 'Great Performances' series. A
Man of La Mancha
11/24/02 ~ Broadway
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Elizabeth Mastrontonio, Ernie Sabella
Beautiful video from second row center mezzanine, so no heads in the way. No obstructions at all. Lots of closeups, very steady. Digital, 1st generation from the master. A
A New Brain
1998 ~ New York
Malcolm Gets, Liz Larsen, Kristin Chenoweth, Lewis Cleale, Norm Lewis
Some shakiness; slight generation loss. B+
A New Brain - Encores! *Very Limited Trades*
6/24/15 ~ New York
Jonathan Groff, Jenni Barber, Quentin Earl Darrington, Bradley Dean, Dan Fogler, Ana Gasteyer, Josh Lamon, Aaron Lazar, Alyse Alan Louis, Rema Webb.
Excellent HD video with clear picture and sound; very good video. A
Passing Strange
5/10/08 ~ Broadway
Stew, Daniel Breaker, de'Adre Aziza, Elisa Davis, Colman Domingo, Chad Goodridge, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Beautiful capture of the original cast in this amazing show. Filmed from the mezzanine with nice clear shots and no
obstructions. Excellent video which includes the performance on The View. A
Rasheeda Speaking
10/1/15 ~ PBS-TV
Tonya Pinkins, Dianne Wiest
Tony-winner Tonya Pinkins and two-time Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest star in Joel Drake Johnson’s incisive, bitingly funny play about racial tensions in the workplace and post-racial America.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. A
Tell Me On A Sunday
November 1991 ~ El Paso, TX
Cristen Susong
Filmed on a tripod, very good quality. A-
Twilight: Los Angeles
2000 ~ PBS-TV
Anne Deavere Smith
Anna Deavere Smith's powerful one-woman theater piece about the 1991 Rodney King beating, the violent aftermath of the 1992 verdict, and the lasting impact of the L.A. riots on America's conscience. Award-winning director Marc Levin weaves Smith's stage performance with news footage and interviews to create a portrait of rage, sorrow, loss, and battered hope.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. Part of the 'Great Performances' series. A
October 3rd, 2015
Amazing Grace *Very Limited Trades*
10/29/14 ~ Chicago, IL
Josh Young, Erin Mackey, Tom Hewitt, Chuck Cooper, Chris Hoch, Stanley Bahorek, Harriett D. Foy
Beautiful HD capture of the Pro-Broadway tryout. Very good picture and clear sound throughout; nice video. A 2 DVDs
The Audience
6/13/13 ~ NT Live
Helen Mirren, Bebe Cave, Geoffrey Beevers, Jonathan Coote, Michael Elwyn, Maya Gerber, Ian Houghton, Richard McCabe, Charlotte Moore, David Peart, Nell Williams, Rufus Wright, Haydn Gwynne, Nathaniel Parker
Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-anticipated West End production of The Audience, broadcast live from London's Gielgud Theatre as part of National Theatre Live; pro-shot. A
Behind the Beautiful Forevers
3/12/15 ~ NT Live
Shane Zaza, Meera Syal, Vincent Ebrahim, Thusitha Jayasundera
A new play by David Hare, based on the book by Katherine Boo about the lives of people living in India's slums and trying to get out; pro-shot, excellent video. A
Carousel *Very Limited Trades*
4/10/15 ~ Chicago, IL
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. Amazing video with great picture and sound; very good video. A 2 DVDs
A Chorus Line
3/27/09 ~ Hartford, CT
Robyn Hurder, Gabrielle Ruiz, Julie Kotarides (u/s Kristine), Jordan Fife Hunt (u/s Larry), Stephanie Martignetti (u/s Val)
Great capture, filmed from the front, center mezzanine, so the choreography looks just the way it was intended. Missing about twenty seconds during Paul's monologue for a tape change. First five seconds are blacked out; clear sound, nice video. A
Evita
6/12/99 ~ 20th Anniversary Tour
Natalie Toro, Raul Esparza, Tom Flynn, Raymond Jaramillo McLeod, Angela Covington
Finally got my better copy of this video, very good. B+
Flower Drum Song
11/5/02 ~ Broadway
Lea Salonga, Jose Llana, Jodi Long, Sandra Allen
Good closeups and some zooms. A
An Iliad
11/20/14 ~ PBS-TV
Denis O'Hare
Filmed in March 2012 for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) new series called Theater Close-Up, an adaptation of Homer's 24-book poem about the Trojan War, performed at New York Theatre Workshop. A
Letters From 'Nam
September 2001 ~ Beverly, MA
Maureen McGovern, David Burnham, Dwayne L. Barnes, Levi Kreis, Jeff Mosier, Michael Cunio, Rodney Hicks
A production of the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using multiple cameras in the round; nice video. A
The Phantom of the Opera *Very Limited Trades*
3/26/15 ~ Broadway
James Barbour, Julia Udine, Jeremy Hays, Michele McConnell, Laird Mackintosh, Tim Jerome, Linda Balgord
Excellent HD capture with no obstructions. Great video with clear picture and nice sound; a little dark at times as usual with this show but you can see everything clearly. A 2 DVDs
Romeo and Juliet
9/22/15 ~ NT Live
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Royal Opera House in London. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
Sunday in the Park with George Reunion Concert *Only For Wants*
5/15/94 ~ Broadway
Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Nancy Opel, Howard McGillin, Barbara Bryne, Danielle Ferland, Dana Ivey, Charles
Kimbrough, Bruce Adler, Mary D'Arcy, Jeff Keller, Kurt Knudson
Full stage shot, goes into great close-ups with great sound and Bernadette at her finest. UPGRADED! A
A View From The Bridge
3/26/14 ~ NT Live
Mark Strong, Michael Gould, Emun Elliot, Phoebe Fox, Luke Norris, Nicola Walker
Pro-shot video from London's National Theatre; excellent with clear picture and sound. A
October 1st/2nd,2015
Beauty and the Beast
12/3/14 ~ 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)
*Available as a folder of HD MOV files or VOBs*
Charley’s Aunt
3/28/57 ~ CBS-TV
Art Carney, Orson Bean, Richard Haydn, Venetia Stevenson, Jackie Coogan, Jeanette MacDonald, Tom Tryon.
Broadcast live as part of CBS’ Playhouse 90 television series. Complete with original commercials. In black and white. 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. A
Guys and Dolls : Off The Record
1992 ~ Documentary
A 55-minute documentary about the making of the studio recording by the cast of the smash 1992 revival. Featured are complete takes of such all-time favorite songs as "Fugue for Tinhorns," "Adelaide's Lament," "Sue Me," "The Oldest Established," and "Luck Be a Lady." A
The Hard Problem
4/16/15 ~ NT Live
Olivia Vinall, Damien Molony, Anthony Calf, Kristin Atherton, Rosie Hilal, Parth Thakerar, Vera Chok, Jonathan Coy
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and optional English subtitles throughout the performance. A
Jekyll and Hyde
7/21/01 ~ Patchogue, NY
Brad Little, Maria Couch, Alicia Irving
A little jumpy here and there but nice closeups and good sound throughout and there is a bar in the way at times;
still a nice video though. B+
*Two MP4 files*
Jerry Springer - The Opera
1/8/05 ~ London
David Soul, David Bedella, Carrie Ellis, Jason Griffiths, Kiara Jay, Alison Jiear, Andrew Playfoot, Guy Porritt, Phillip Sutton
Professionally filmed and aired on BBC; includes documentary aired before the show. A+
Jersey Boys
11/1/14 ~ National Tour
Hayden Milanes (Frankie Valli), Nicolas Dromard (Tommy DeVito), Keith Hines (Nick Massi), Drew Seeley (Bob Gaudio)
*Available as a folder of HD MOV files or VOBs*
Jesus Christ Superstar
2000 ~ PBS (Commercial Release)
Glenn Carter, Jérôme Pradon, Renee Castle, Tony Vincent, Fred Johanson, Rik Mayall, Frederick B. Owens
Professionally filmed video filmed from PBS. A+
Jesus Christ Superstar: The Arena Tour
2011 ~ Birmingham, UK
Ben Forster, Mel C, Tim Minchin, Alexander Hanson, Chris Moyles
This version of the show played to huge arena audiences across the UK, and was beamed live to movie theatres around the world on October 29th and November 1, 2012. The new production of Superstar comes from director Laurence Connor, who has brought the show into the 21st Century with an edgy new plot inspired by the London riots and Occupy movements across the world. Pro-shot for video. A
La Bete
10/19/10 ~ Broadway
David Hyde Pierce, Mark Rylance, Joanna Lumley
Very nicely filmed from the balcony. Disc also includes a review from NY1. Good video. A
Love's Labour's Lost
11/2/15 ~ NT Live
Sam Alexander, Peter Basham, William Belchambers, Edward Bennett, Nick Haverson, John Hodgkinson, David Horovitch, Tunji Kasim, Sophie Khan Levy, Oliver Lynes, Emma Manton, Chris McCalphy, Frances McNamee, Peter McGovern, Chris Nayak, Jamie Newall, Roderick Smith, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Michelle Terry, Harry Waller, Thomas Wheatley, Leah Whitaker.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the RSC. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and interviews. A
Man and Superman
5/14/15 ~ NT Live
Ralph Fiennes, Indira Varma, Ferdinand Kingsley, Colin Haigh, Nicholas le Prevost, Arthur Wilson, Christine Kavanagh
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and optional English subtitles throughout the performance. A
The Merchant of Venice
7/22/15 ~ NT Live
Patsy Ferran, Makram Khoury, Jamie Ballard, Scarlett Brookes, James Corrigan, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
The Merry Widow
1/17/15 ~ New York
Renee Fleming, Nathan Gunn, Kelli O'Hara, Thomas Allen, Carson Elrod
Pro-shot video from The Met: Live in HD telecast to movie theaters seen in a new staging by Broadway director and choreographer Susan Stroman; good video. A
Once Upon A Mattress
1964 ~ Broadway Cast
Carol Burnett, Jack Gilford, Shani Wallis, Elliott Gould, Joseph Bova, Jane White, Bill Hayes
Black and White, filmed for TV. Suffers from generation loss but still a wonderful watch! B-
Othello
9/26/13 ~ NT Live
Adrian Lester, Rory Kinnear, Olivia Vinall, Jonathan Bailey, Sandy Batchelor, Adam Berry, David Carr, William Chubb, Robert Demeger, Jonathan Dryden Taylor, Gabriel Fleary, Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi, Scott Karim, David Kirkbride, Lyndsey Mar
shal, Tom Radford, Tom Robertson, Nick Sampson, Chook Sibtain, Rebecca Tanwen, Joseph Wilkins.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed. Subtitles are hardcoded in the video. This was captured from that feed. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette. A
People
3/21/13 ~ NT Live
Frances de la Tour, Linda Bassett, Selina Cadell, Miles Jupp, Nicholas le Prevost, Andy de la Tour, Peter Egan, Alastair Parker, Jack Chissick, Giles Cooper, Frances Ashman, Jess Murphy, Robin Pearce.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
Peter Pan
3/7/55 ~ NBC-TV
Mary Martin, Cyril Ritchard, Kathleen Nolan, Sondra Lee, Margalo Gillmore, Heller Halliday, Robert Harrington, Joe E. Marks, Norman Shelly, Joseph Stafford
NBC Broadcast featuring the original Broadway cast, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. In color. B
The Pirates of Penzance
1980 ~ New York
Kevin Kline, Linda Ronstadt, George Rose, Patricia Routeledge
Broadway Archives video, pro-shot in Central Park before moving to Broadway; slightly dark but thoroughly enjoyable. A
The Pirates of Penzance
5/19/15 ~ NT Live
Andrew Shore, Joshua Bloom, Robert Murray, Jonathan Lemalu, Claudia Boyle, Rebecca de Pont Davies, Alexander Robin Baker, Soraya Mafi, Angharad Lyddon.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production directed by Mike Leigh at the ENO. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
The Producers
2/20/01 ~ Chicago Preview
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Roger Bart, Gary Beach, Ron Orbach, Cady Huffman
Classic video; video includes Letterman performance. A+
The Producers
11/4/01 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Roger Bart, Gary Beach, Brad Oscar, Cady Huffman.
Digital. Nice, lots of close-ups, a LOT of heads in the way. Many ad-libs from Nathan Lane ("I hear he has a polyp") and his closing speech at the end for Actor's Fund performance. B
The Producers
1/22/04 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Roger Bart, Gary Beach
Excellent video with the return of many of the OBC. Great picture and sound. A
Putting it Together
2/20/00 ~ Broadway
Carol Burnett, George Hearn, John Barrowman, Ruthie Henshall, Bronson Pinchot
Professional Pay Per View telecast of the final performance. A
Regrets Only
1/6/07 ~ New York
Christine Baranski, George Grizzard, Diane Davis, Siân Phillips, David Rasche, Mary Testa
Great video with lots of close ups and great sound; very nice video. A
The School for Scandal
1975 ~ Broadway Archive
Blair Brown, Patricia Conolly, Kenneth Welsh, Larry Gates
Richard Brinsley Sheridan's sophisticated comedy of manners satirizes the extravagance and corruption of London society. A witty look at the wages of scandal mongering and social climbing, scheming and hypocrisy.
PBS 'Great Performances' Presentation. A
The Secret Garden
1992 ~ St. James Theatre, New York
Rebecca Luker, Howard McGillin
Full stage shot. No closeups. B
Treasure Island
1/22/15 ~ NT Live
Patsy Ferran, Heather Dutton, Paul Dodds, Arthur Darvill, Nick Fletcher, Gillian Hanna, Joshua James, Lena Kaur, Aidan Kelly, David Langham, Jonathan Livingstone, Helena Lymbery, Alexandra Maher, Alastair Parker, Tim Samuels, David Sterne, Ben Thompson, Roger Wilson, Raj Bajaj, Oliver Birch, Angela de Castro, Daniel Coonan, Claire-Louise Cordwell.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
Triumph of Love
1997 ~ Broadway
Susan Egan, Betty Buckley, Nancy Opel, F. Murray Abraham, Roger Bart, Kevin Chamberlin, Christopher Sieber
Unedited pro-shot press reel, with timecode on the bottom; excellent quality. About 65 minutes total. A
You Can't Take It With You
1984 ~ PBS-TV
Jason Robards, Colleen Dewhurst, George Rose, Nicholas Surovy, Bill McCutcheon
Filmed for TV during the production's Broadway run. A-
September 30th, 2015
Aida
6/12/02 ~ Philadelphia
Paulette Ivory, Jeremy Kushnier, Kelli Fournier, Eric L. Christian, Robert Neary, Anika Ellis, Jerald Vincent
Nice picture except for some cover-ups in Act One. Cuts off before ending. A
Aida
8/17/02 ~ Washington, D.C.
Paulette Ivory, Jeremy Kushnier, Kelli Fournier
Shot from third row mezzanine; nice clear video with slight generation loss and good sound. A
Aida
10/20/02 ~ Broadway
Schele Williams (u/s), Matt Bogart (u/s), Felicia Finley
Shot from 6th row mezzanine with no major obstructions; nice video. A
Alice at the Palace
1982 ~ Broadway Archive
Meryl Streep, Debbie Allen, Mark Linn-Baker
Oscar winner Meryl Streep stars in this delightful "music hall" version of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass. Also starring Emmy winner Debbie Allen. A
All Shook Up
July 2009 ~ Plays in the Park. NJ
Emily Portune, Eric Harper, Mike Quirk, Tenin Baba Nelandani, Sierra Hunter, Gregory Michael Castoria, Allison Foote, Arlene
Britt, Drew Cyburt, Bob Nutter
Good clear video, pro shot. A 2 DVDs
An American in Paris *Very Limited Trades*
3/14/15 ~ 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; very well filmed with clear picture and excellent sound; nice video. A 2 DVDs
Anything Goes
1992 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Pro-Shot
Anyone Can Whistle Concert
4/8/95 ~ Carnegie Hall, NY
Hosted by Angela Lansbury. Scott Bakula, Bernadette Peters, Madeline Kahn.
Presented by Gay Men's Health Crisis Special Events. Pro Shot. Watermark along bottom of video reads "No copy/No Broadcast," very light, and does not interfere with video quality. A
Avenue Q - Ultimate Edit DVD
Using the best available footage from videos, press reels, talk show performances and the internet, this is a best of video
featuring the OBC of Avenue Q; includes clips from the Avenue Q website, promos, "The View" performance, "Show Business", and "Avenue Jew" as well as the "Time" intermission bit. A
Barnum
1986 ~ PBS-TV
Michael Crawford
Harold Fielding's rousing Victoria Palace production of the smash circus musical. Pro-shot Presentation. A
Beauty and the Beast
7/26/14 ~ Long Beach, CA
Gwen Hollander, Garrett Marshall, Christian Marriner, Michael Paternostro, Cathy Newman, Brandon L Armstrong, Doug Carfrae, Robert Ramirez, Melina Kalomas, Emily King Brown, Wyatt R. Larrabee, Tom G. McMahon
Wonderful capture with no blackouts, obstruction, and washout; some scenes that are a bit dark, particularly in the forest;
filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Excellent clear sound and nice picture. A 2 DVDs
Billy Porter: Broadway and Soul
2015 ~ New York
Pro-Shot. A Live from Lincoln Center Broadcast of the incomparable Billy Porter belting out hits!
The Bubble
9/25/08 ~ New York
John Jeffrey Martin, John E. Brady, Mariand Torres, Danielle Lee Greaves, Andrea Dora, Emily Drennan, Anthony Giaimo, Jene
Hernandez, Victoria Huston-Elem, Maxwell Jenkins, Mario Matthews, Aalok Mehta, Amy Rutberg
Great sound and lots of close ups; nice video. A
Cabaret *Very Limited Trades*
3/14/15 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Sienna Miller, Linda Emond, Danny Burstein, 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
Candide
May 2004 ~ New York Philharmonic
Kristin Chenoweth, Paul Groves, Patti LuPone, Sir Thomas Allen, Janine LaManna, Jeff Blumenkrantz
Professionally filmed; recorded from PBS. A
Cannibal! The Musical
10/11 ~ Wilmington, NC
Cannibal! The Musical is the true story of the only person convicted of cannibalism in America - Alferd Packer.
The sole survivor of an ill-fated trip to the Colorado Territory, he tells his side of the harrowing tale to news reporter Polly Pry as he awaits his execution. And his story goes like this: While searching for gold and love in the Colorado Territory, he and his companions lost their way and resorted to unthinkable horrors, including toe-tapping songs!
Originally written as a 3 minute student film by Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park, and Book Of Mormon), they then adapted the story into a college stage musical before raising enough money to make a film, which was released in 1996. It’s interesting to note, that Trey Parker and Matt Stone give away the rights to stage this show to anyone who contacts them and asks.
Presented by the Pineapple Shaped Lamps Company at the Brown Coat and Pub Theatre. Filmed using two camcorders. A
Charley's Aunt
1983 ~ New York
Charles Grodin, Vincent Gardenia, Anne Francis, Victor Garber, Effrem Zimbalist Jr, Ilene Graff, Joyce Bulifant, Barrie Ingham
Pro-shot for Showtime; nice video. A
Chicago
5/10/04 ~ Broadway
Pia Douwes, Belle Calaway, Tom Wopat, PJ Benjamin, Roz Ryan
A bit jumpy but a nice clear video with good picture and sound and heavy on closeups. A
Clarence Darrow
9/4/74 ~ NBC-TV
Henry Fonda
This rare taping of Henry Fonda's 1974 one-man Broadway show is an entertaining, living memoir of legendary attorney Clarence Darrow. The play, directed by John Houseman and adapted from Irving Stone's biography, was taped before a live audience and broadcast on TV in the 1970s. This performance of Henry Fonda's one-man show originally aired under the title "IBM Presents Clarence Darrow". Recorded at a theatre before an audience. A-
Curtains
3/27/07 ~ Broadway
David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk, Karen Ziemba, Jason Danieley, Jill Paice, Noah Racey, Megan Sikora, Edward Hibbert
Nice clear video with excellent picture and good sound; a head in the way sometimes but never blocks the shot. A
Death of A Salesman
1951 ~ Filmed for Television
Fredric March, Mildred Dunnock, Kevin McCarthy, Cameron Mitchell, Howard Smith, Royal Beal, Don Keefer, Jesse White, Claire Carleton, David Alpert
The lost film adaptation of Arthur Miller's seminal play. A
Death of A Salesman
1966 ~ Broadway Archive
Lee J. Cobb, Mildred Dunnock, George Segal, James Farentino
Superb 1966 television adaptation by Arthur Miller of his Pulitzer Prize-winning modern tragedy, starring the incomparable Lee J. Cobb and Mildred Dunnock recreating their original Broadway roles as the Lomans. In a career-defining performance, Cobb portrays the suffering Willy Loman--the middle-aged man at the end of his emotional rope--with Dunnock equally impressive as his patient wife, Linda. George Segal and James Farentino play their disillusioned sons, Biff and Happy. A-
Death of A Salesman
1985 ~ TV-Movie
Dustin Hoffman, Charles Durning, John Malkovich, Stephen Lang
Made-for-TV production, the first English-language film by German director Volker Schlondorff. Hoffman stars as Willy Loman, an aging salesman who has lost his job because of encroaching senility. Now living on handouts provided by his friend Charley (Charles Durning), Willy's lifelong delusions of success and greatness awaiting just around the corner for he and his family have been shattered, and he's considering suicide. As he reflects on his life and the failed promise of his sons Biff (John Malkovich) and Happy (Stephen Lang), Willy finally confronts some unpleasant truths about both sons, particularly Biff, a one-time athlete who has become a kleptomaniac. One of the best of the many filmed versions of Miller's seminal work, Death of a Salesman (1985) won several awards, including a Golden Globe and an Emmy for Hoffman. A
Disenchanted!
12/28/14 ~ New York
Michelle Knight, Becky Gulsvig, Jen Bechter, Lulu Picart, Alison Burns, Soara-Joye Ross
Good video overall with no washout and only minor obstruction; four of the first five minutes are blacked out and there
is a three minute blackout for the audience participation during Not V'one Red Cent, a six minute blackout during Perfect,
and the last two minutes of the final song are blacked out; one head that blocks a small part of the front/center part
of the stage, but it only blocks the actors feet/legs. Good sound and picture, nice video. B+
Doctor Zhivago *Very Limited Trades*
3/29/15 ~ 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-
Do I Hear A Waltz?
October 17, 2014 ~ San Francisco, CA
Pro-Shot Emily Skinner (Leona Samish), David Naughton (Eddie Yaeger), Tyler McKenna, Jonah Broscow, Stephanie Rhodes. Presented by 42nd Street Moon at the Eureka Theatre. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. 2 DVDs
Driving Miss Daisy
2014 ~ Australia
Pro-Shot. Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, Boyd Gaines
Broadcast in cinemas worldwide The Pulitzer Prize-winning work was recorded in Australia at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne. A
East
November 1999 ~ London
Matthew Cullum, Christopher Middleton, Tanya Frank, Jonathan Linsley, Edward Bryant A live filming of the 25th anniversary revival at the Vaudeville Theatre, London; Steven Berkoff writes and directs a piece inspired by his own experiences in the 50's with Teddy boy lingo treated as if it were as heightened as Shakespearean verse. Proshot video with clear picture and sound.
Everyman
7/16/15 ~ London
Pro-Shot. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Adam Burton, Nick Holder, Nicholas Karimi, Dermot Crowley, Penny Layden
Multiple cameras Pro-shot of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. A
Evil Dead The Musical
7/21/07 - Off-Broadway
Final performance filmed from a tripod at the back of the audience. A
Evita
8/7/05 ~ Atlanta, GA
Kathy Voytko, Bradley Dean, Philip Hernandez, Gabriel Burrafato, Kate Manning
The picture is quite good, zooms and follows the action well, though there is a slight glare.The sound is very good, extremely
clear except for occasional slight skips. B+
FDR
1982 ~ HBO
Robert Vaughn
Showcases Robert Vaughn's gutsy portrayal of one of the most charismatic leaders of the 20th century, American President- Franklin Delano Roosevelt. This one-man-show takes us through FDR’s White House years including the Depression, the steps leading up to WWII, the war years and finally his death in 1944.
Pro-shot Presentation. A
Finding Neverland *Very Limited Trades*
3/15/15 ~ 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
Fun Home *Very Limited Trades*
3/29/15 ~ 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-
Gigi *Very Limited Trades*
3/28/15 ~ Broadway
Vanessa Hudgens, Victoria Clark, Corey Cott, Dee Hoty, Howard McGillin, Steffanie Leigh.
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of the Broadway transfer from DC. Vanessa is having so much fun on stage, which it fun to watch. Dee and Victoria never fail in bringing great characters and voices to the stage. Very enjoyable production! A+
Give 'em Hell, Harry!
1975 ~ Seattle, WA
James Whitmore
Pro-shot presentation of the biographical play about Harry S. Truman. Directed by Steve Binder. A
The Glass Menagerie
1973 ~ Broadway Archive
Katharine Hepburn, Sam Waterston, Joanna Miles, Michael Moriarty
Emmy winning production pro-shot and filmed for television; good quality. A
Godspell
August 2011 ~ Plays in the Park. NJ
Danny Arnold, Josh Cohen, Dennis Conners, Shannen Doyle, Brian Hart, Adewonu-Ola-Ogunfowora, Katie Riley, Sandy Taylor, Marissa Ur, Timothy Walton
Pro-shot video with clear picture and sound; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
The Good Doctor
1978 ~ Broadway Archive
Edward Asner, Richard Chamberlain, Marsha Mason
The Good Doctor is set in Russia during the 19th century and written in the style of Chekhovian comedy. It is composed of a series of scenes in which the only connecting thread is the character of the Writer who is obviously Anton Chekhov.
TV Movie based on the play. A
Gotta Getaway! A Magical Musical Voyage
7/10/84 ~ New York
Liliane Montevecchi, Tony Azito, Loretta Devine, Alyson Reed, The Rockettes
Presented at Radio City Music Hall. Well filmed, and not too bad considering it's age. Some spotlight washout, and color fading. The disc also includes a TV commercial for the show. A-
Groucho : A Life in Revue
2001 ~ PBS-TV
Frank Ferrante
Highlights the legendary comedian's life and amazing career. Written by the ultimate authority - Groucho's son Arthur Marx - this comedy with music chronicles the unparalleled rags-to-riches story of America's funniest entertainer.
Pro-shot Presentation. A
Guys And Dolls
3/10/09 ~ Broadway
Oliver Platt, Lauren Graham, Craig Bierko, Kate Jennings Grant, Titus Burgess, Glenn Fleshler,Adam LeFevre, Jim Ortlieb, Steve
Rosen, Mary Testa
Video is a nice mix of closeups and full stage shots to see the set and dances; some blackouts, due to ushers seating people
who came late; nice capture of this production.Also as a bonus the video also has "Bushel and a Peck" the scene between
Nathan and Adelaide and "Adelaide's Lament" from the 2.14.09 Preview Performance also filmed by the taper. A
Hand to God *Very Limited Trades*
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+
Harrigan ‘n Hart *HAS TO BE UPLOADED*
1985 ~ Broadway
Christine Ebersole, Harry Groener, Mark Hamill, Armelia McQueen, Tudi Roche, Kenston Ames
Filmed from a little left of center; clear and in focus with very little spotlight washout and lots of zooms and close-ups; good video. Odd thing about the 2 disc capture is that it doesn't break after Act 1. The first disc contains about 2 hours of the show, which is all of Act 1 and part of Act 2. The second disc starts at the beginning of Act 2 so there is duplication on the
second disc. A 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
3/27/15 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell, Lena Hall
Beautiful HD capture of JCM's "Crate" Show.
This was filmed post injury and features the leg brace and crate. Tons of new jokes, blocking and musical phrasing,
which is quite different from the January video; great video. A 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
5/7/15 ~ Broadway
Darren Criss, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Beautiful HD capture of Darren and Rebecca who recently joined the production. Well filmed with clear picture, nice close-ups and excellent sound. A 2 DVDs
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley, Patrice Lovely, Muhammed Ayers, Monica Blaire, Zebulon Ellis, Candice Pye, Ray Lavendar. Pro-shot recording of Tyler Perry's stage play.
The Human Voice
1966 ~ Broadway Archive
Ingrid Bergman
The Human Voice (French: La Voix humaine) a 1930 play, first staged at the Comédie-Française in 1930, written by Jean Cocteau, is a monologue set in Paris, where a middle-aged woman is on a phone call with her lover of the last five years. He is to marry another woman the next day, which causes her to despair. The monologue traces the woman's mental breakdown. A-
I Am Harvey Milk: GMCLA 35th Anniversary
7/19/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Andrew Lippa, Alexandra Silber, Quinn Morrissey
Great capture with no washout, obstruction or blackouts; filmed in 16:9, mostly moving between wide shots to capture
the chorus and close-ups to capture the soloists. Great clear picture and sound. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. Also included are 36 minutes of highlights of the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles's 35th Anniversary Concert that preceded I Am Harvey Milk. A 2 DVDs
The Iceman Cometh
4/26/12 ~ Chicago, IL
Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy, Stephen Ouimette, Marc Grapey, Salvatore Inzerillo, Larry Neumann, Jr., John Judd.
Great capture from the 2012 Goodman Theatre production, in which the full cast would transfer to BAM in 2015 to reprise their roles. Production ran four hours long, not including intermission! A- 2 DVDs
If/Then
2/22/15 ~ 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. A
It Shoulda Been You (Snail Mail Trades Only)
4/11/15 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, David Burtka, Harriet Harris, Sierra Boggess, Lisa Howard, Montego Glover, Chip Zien, Josh Grisetti, Michael X Martin, Anne L Nathan, Nick Spangler
Excellent HD video filmed from center mezzanine with very clear picture, nice close-ups and great sound; good video. A
Jack And The Beanstalk
1967 ~ TV
Gene Kelly, Bobby Riha, Ted Cassidy, Marian McKnight, singing voice of Marni Nixon.
Featuring songs by Sammy Cahn.
This Emmy-winning television production includes musical numbers and a mix of live action and animation.
Produced by Hanna/Barbera, and directed by Gene Kelly. A-
Jersey Boys
11/8/08 ~ Toronto, Canada
Joseph Leo Bwarie, Steve Gouveia, Jeremy Kushnier, Andrew Rannells, Jonathan Hadley, Joseph Siravo, Sarah Darling
Great capture of the tour in Canada, before the Canadian cast took over. Joseph did a great job as Frankie. Good video and clear picture and sound. A
Jurassic Park The Musical
2011 ~ Denton, TX
Unknown cast
Filmed in a club/bar with heads at bottom; show is like Evil Dead or Toxic Avenger but nowhere near as good; amateur cast that tries hard; video is decent. B
The King and I
7/14/97 ~ Broadway
Faith Prince, Kevin Grey
Great, clear video with excellent close-ups. Sound a bit low at times, but perfectly comprehensible. A
King Lear
2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot. Michael Attenborough brings Shakespeare's greatest tragedy to the intimacy of the Almeida stage.
Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce plays the title role in a production that formed part of the World
Shakespeare Festival in 2012. A
Love Janis
7/15/01 ~ New York
Cathy Curtin, Andra Mitrovich
Filmed at an odd angle but watchable; NOT Orfeh. B+
Lovesong
2012 ~ London
Written by the critically acclaimed Abi Morgan, whose film and television credits
include The Iron Lady, Shame, Birdsong and the Golden Globe award-nominated television series, The Hour. A
The Man Who Came To Dinner
10/7/00 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Jean Smart, Harriet Harris, Lewis J. Stadlen, William Duell, Ruby Holbrook
Professional PBS telecast of the final performance. A+
Mark Twain Tonight!
1967 ~ PBS-TV
Hal Holbrook
This Broadway production of "Mark Twain Tonight!" opened at the Longacre Theater in New York on March 23, 1966 and ran for 85 performances. Although Hal Holbrook has been performing his Tony award winning one-man show of "Mark Twain Tonight" for over 55 years, this Emmy Award winning presentation was the only time it was nationally televised. A
The Marvelous Wonderettes
12/8/06 ~ North Hollywood, CA
Bets Malone, Kirsten Benton-Chandler, Kim Huber, Julie Dixon Jackson
Same great show as described above, with slightly better production values in the form of nicer sets. Filmed using one camera on a tripod at the El Portal Theatre. DVD has been enhanced with an opening menu and chapter stops at all the
songs. A
Matilda *New Lanelle master*
5/9/13 ~ Broadway evening
Oona Laurence, Bertie Carvel, Lauren Ward, Lesli Margherita, Gabriel Ebert, Phillip Spaeth, Karen Aldridge, Jake Broderick,
Frenie Acoba
First act is well filmed and unobstructed; the escapologist scene in the second act, about 3 minutes or so long is audio only;
some slight head obstruction at times during the second act but otherwise well filmed with great clear sound and close-ups;
nice video. A- 2 DVDs
Me and My Girl
July 1996 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Kevin Haber, Susie Paplow, Michael J. Monte, Leslie Wheeler, Todd Fenstermaker, Cindy Sherbin, Jeffrey M. Babey, Oscar Stokes, Hal Landis, Terence Blackburn, Susan Dougherty
Pro-shot; some washout but watchable. B 2 DVDs
Monty Python's Spamalot
July 2013 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Dan Cook, Jeff Babey, Patrick Andrae, Billy Geltzeiler, David Seamon, Frank Andrews, Ali Gleason, Christopher Abbott,
Jack Cibrian, Phil Barrood, Tyler Holoboski, Mike Yoson, Daniel Sims, Peter LoRicco, Shannon Garahan, Kyra Bowie,
Kelliann DeCarlo, Carissa Gaughran, Cara Ganski, Mallory Rome
Pro-shot; good video. A
Moon Over Buffalo
December 1995 ~ Broadway
Philip Bosco, Carol Burnett, Randy Graff, Jane Connell
A head or two in the way and no closeups (it looks like it was
filmed on a tripod) but nice video with good sound. A
The Mystery of Charles Dickens
2000 ~ BBC TV
Simon Callow
Directed by Patrick Garland. Professionally recorded at the Albery Theatre in London. A
The New Moon
1989 ~ New York City Opera; PBS Great Performances
Richard White, Leigh Munro, Michael Cousins, Joyce Campana, Gerald Isaac, James Billings, Joseph McKee, David Rae Smith, Allen Riberdy, Kenneth Kantor, David Frye, Harris Davis, John Lankston
Pro-shot PBS Presentation. A
Norm Lewis: Who Am I?
2015 ~ New York
Pro-Shot A Live from Lincoln Center Broadcast of Norm Lewis singing his best known songs.
On the 20th Century *Very Limited Trades*
2/21/15 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson.
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This was done right before Peter missed a slew of peformances. Great fun show and of course Kristin turned out a sensational performace, as did the whole cast! A+
Onward Victoria
12/14/80 ~ Broadway
Jill Eikenberry, Beth Austin, Edmond Genest, Rex Hayes
Broadway flop with just one official performance. Sound is from
a different source, so it's a little out of sync at times. Lots of video noise. C
Our Lady of 121st Street
2/19/03 ~ New York
Elizabeth Canavan, Liza Colon-Zayas, Melissa Feldman, Mark Hammer, Scott Hudson, Ron Cephas Jones, Russell G. Jones,
Adrian Martinez, Richard Petrocelli, Portia, Felix Solis
Nice quality, full stage shot with some zooms. A
Our Town
2003 ~ PBS-TV
Paul Newman
Veteran actor-director Paul Newman makes his first Broadway appearance in four decades in this sold-out Westport Country Playhouse production of the Thornton Wilder classic. Newman plays the Stage Manager, who narrates the immortal tale of Grover's Corners, U.S.A., and its citizens.
Pro-shot PBS Presentation. A
P.D.Q Bach - The Abduction of Figaro
1984 ~ PBS-TV
Marilyn Brustadt, Michael Burt, John Ferrante, Bruce Ford
Written by Prof. Peter Schickele (P.D.Q Bach). Based on several of Mozart's most famous Operas including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, Cosi Fan Tutti and making fun of everything from Star Wars to the Maltese Falcon this is an Opera only P.D.Q Bach could have written.
Pro-shot PBS Presentation. A
Parade *Very Limited Trades*
2/16/15 ~ New York
Jeremy Jordan, Laura Benanti, Joshua Henry, John Ellison Conlee, Davis Gaines, Alan Campbell, Rachel De Benedet, Ramin Karimloo, Andy Mientus, Katie Rose Clarke, Emerson Steele, Charlie Franklin, Alvin Crawford, Andrea Jones-Sojola, Allie Trimm, Caitlin Houlahan, Ephie Aardema, John Jellison, Eric Anderson, Eric Leviton
A fantastic capture of this one-night-only concert at Avery Fisher Hall conducted by Jason Robert Brown; excellent video with no obstruction and only slight washout in wide shots; two quick dropouts in the first few minutes, but the concert is otherwise complete; very good video. A 2 DVDs
Pippin *Very Limited Trades*
10/23/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Matthew James Thomas, Lisa Karlin (u/s Leading Player), John Rubinstein, Andrea Martin, Kristine Reese, Sabrina Harper, Callan Bergmann, Lucas Schultz
Nice video with no obstruction, no major blackouts, and just some slight washout in a few wide shots; one quick dropout during No Time At All, but the rest is complete; excellent clear sound and nice picture; includes curtain call. A 2 DVDs
Pippin *Very Limited Trades*
12/30/14 ~ Broadway
Josh Kaufman, Carly Hughes, John Dossett, Priscilla Lopez, Rachel Bay Jones, Charlotte d' Amboise, Mike Schwitter, Eli Tokash
Excellent capture with just some slight washout in the wides, a couple quick dropouts, and only minor obstruction; very nice crisp clear sound and well filmed; nice video. A 2 DVDs
Ragtime
10/18/14 ~ Fullerton, CA
Rufus Bonds, Jr., Christanna Rowader, Craig McEldowney, Tyler Miclean, Gary Patent, Daebreon Poiema, Donovan McFann, Brooke Besikof, Jimmer Bolden, Gary Brintz, Jeanette Dawson, John McCool Bowers, Doug Carfrae, Robert Yacko, Jean Kauffman, Tracy Rowe Mutz, William Shaffner, Amber J. Snead, Kingson Higgins
A couple very quick dropouts, but no major blackouts; one head that occasionally blocks the actors' feet, but it's rarely noticeable, and there is a bit of washout in some of the wides, but not bad overall. Excellent clear picture and sound throughout; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Rent
4/20/08 ~ Broadway
Jay Wilkinson (u/s Roger), Caren Lyn Manuel (u/s Mimi), Adam Kantor, Rodney Hicks, Michael McElroy, Justin Johnston, Nicolette Hart, Karmine Alers, Marcus Paul James, Maia Nkenge Wilson, Kyle Post, Telly Leung, Shaun Earl, Andrea Goss.
Shot from the middle of the mezzanine. Great closeups throughout; one annoying head that kept moving every two seconds
but shot around; video is complete although around "I'll Cover You" through half of "On the Street/Xmas Bells" is sound
only. Nice clear video. A
Sarah Jones: Bridge and Tunnel
3/6/04 ~ New York
Solo show with great picture and sound; Video includes the Theater Talk interview. A
The Scarlet Pimpernel
September 2001 ~ Riverside, CA
Ed Staudenmayer, Kim Huber
Professionally filmed from the house camera. Directed and choreographed by Grant Rosen (SP v.4 national tour swing).
Features sets and costumes from the Equity National Tour. Some generational loss and occasional audio "buzz" due to over-copying, but still a great recording. B+
Sing Happy - The Kander and Ebb Tribute
10/25/03 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Ian Abercrombie, Carol Channing, Carole Cook, Wilson Cruz, Tyne Daly, Nancy Dussault, Jill Eikenberry, David Engel, Bonnie
Franklin, Victor Garber, Robert Goulet, Jason Graae, Ilene Graff, Neil Patrick Harris, David Hasselhoff, Florence Henderson,
Marilu Henner, Jane A. Johnston, Dale Kristien, Jane Lanier, Sharon Lawrence, Marin Mazzie, Gerry McIntyre, Donna
McKechnie, Liza Minnelli, Rod McKuen, Rita Moreno, Karen Morrow, Pamela Myers, Jack Noseworthy,Valarie Pettiford,
Stefanie Powers, Charlotte Rae, John C. Reilly, Alice Ripley, Michael Rupert, Joan Ryan, Honey Sanders, Jennifer Tilly, Michael
Tucker, Ben Vereen.
A concert to benefit The Actor's Fund of Los Angeles. Semi-pro shot with one camera on a tripod. A
Something Rotten! *Very Limited Trades*
3/28/15 ~ Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Brooks Ashmanskas, Peter Bartlett.
Excellent HD capture of this hilarious new musical. The cast is just too perfect in every way. Superb performances, music, story and a great homage to theatre and musicals. Not to be missed! A+
The Star Wagon
1966 ~ Broadway Archive
Dustin Hoffman, Orson Bean
Maxwell Anderson's stage play about a time machine. A-
Steambath
1973 ~ PBS-TV
Bill Bixby, Valerie Perrine, Stephen Elliot, Herb Edelman, Kenneth Mars, Neil J. Schwartz
TV adaptation of Bruce J. Friedman's Off-Broadway play. Interesting to note that due to it's content and brief
nudity only 9 PBS stations originally carried Steambath, making it very hard to find for a long time; nice video. A
Sunset Boulevard
June 2014 ~ Plays in the Park. NJ
Julie Steil, Billy Piscopo, Scott Daniels, Emma McGahan, Kirk Geritaino, Bob Nutter, Jeff O'Neill, Abe Vorensky
Pro-shot video with clear picture and sound; very nice video. A
Sweet Charity
1994 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Unknown cast
Tintypes
1/11/81 ~ Broadway
Lynne Thigpen, Jerry Zaks,Trey Wilson, Carolyn Mignini, Mary Catherine Wright
Nice video of the Broadway closing performance; video includes the Kennedy Center performance. B+
The Visit *Very Limited Trades*
4/11/15 ~ Broadway
Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, Jason Danieley, David Garrison, Mary Beth Peil, George Abud, Matthew Deming.
Great HD capture of the Kander & Ebb musical that finally made it to Broadway. At times a head can block the Actor's feet on the far right side, but rarely an issue. Chita still in wonderful form here and always delivers in this dark tale of a scorned woman! A- 2 DVDs
Water by the Spoonful
8/31/14 ~ Mountain View, CA
Miles Gaston Villanueva, Sabina Zuniga Varela, Zilah Mendoza, Anna Ishida, Patrick Kelly Jones, Anthony J Haney, George Psarras.
No blackouts or obstruction, and only some slight washout in some wide shots; excellent picture and sound; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Zorba *Very Limited Trades*
5/6/15 ~ New York, Encores!
John Turturro, Marin Mazzie, Santino Fontana, Zoe Wanamaker, Adam Chanler-Berat, Elizabeth A. Davis, Robert Cuccioli, Robert Montano.
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of the New York City Center Encores series. Marin gives beautiful vocals and delivers a wonderful performance. This Kander & Ebb show was a pleasant surprise, so many wonderful performances and songs. Such an enjoyable and impeccable production! A 2 DVDs
All My Sons
1986 ~ PBS-TV
James Whitmore, Aiden Quinn, Michael Learned, Joan Allen, Zeljko Ivanek, Layne Coleman, Mary Long, Joanna Miles, Alan
Scarfe, Marlow Vella.
Written by Arthur Miller. Filmed as part of PBS' American Playhouse series. This is a much sought after video, long
out of print and fetching high prices on Ebay. Perfectly clear. A
Always...Patsy Cline
1996 ~ Amarillo, TX
Tammy Hysmith, Cindi Bull
Long running show about the life of Patsy Cline featuring her music; slightly dark picture but good, clear sound. B
Anastasia
6/15/16 ~ Hartford, CT
Christy Altomare, Derek Klena, John Bolton, Mary Beth Peil, Caroline O'Connor, Manoel Felciano, Nicole Scimeca, Molly Rushing, Constantine Germanacos, Lauren Blackman, Alida Michal, Shina Ann Morris, Samantha Sturm
Very well captured with no obstruction and just a couple of quick dropouts; excellent, clear sound and great picture
throughout. A 2 DVDs
Annie Get Your Gun
August 1992 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Mary Driggs, Roger-John Leach, Tom Straffi, Jordan Pech,Gerry Cullity, Andrea Garen, Brian Litt, Ilana Seagull,
Sandra Malak, Mandy Keeley, Robert Chiavaroli
Pro-shot video, very well filmed. A 2 DVDs
Assassins
Pegasus Players production in Chicago
Scott Lowell, Will Chase, Stef Tovar, Christopher Eudy, Anthony Cesarelli, Chris McNamara
Excellent picture, sound and closeups, but the tape has some minor tracking issues. B+
The Assembled Parties
3/29/13 ~ Broadway
Jessica Hecht, Judith Light, Jeremy Shamos, Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld, Alex Dreier, Jake Silbermann,
Jonathan Walker, Gabriel Sloyer.
Well-filmed video with good picture and close-ups and clear sound throughout. A
Barnum
2015 ~ UK Tour
Brian Conley (Phineas T. Barnum), Linzi Hateley (Chairy Barnum), Kimberly Blake (Jenny Lind), Mikey Jay-Heath (Tom
Thumb), Landi Oshinowo (Joice Heth), John Stacey (Ringmaster/Bailey). Produced by Cameron Mackintosh. Well filmed from
the balcony.
Betrayed
2008 ~ Filmed for PBS
Waleed F. Zuaiter, Jeremy Beck,Aadya Bedi, Mike Doyle, RamseyFaragallah, Sevan Greene
Live-to-tape performance of the Culture Project's recent production of George Packer's Off-Broadway drama; pro-shot. A
The Bridges of Madison County *NFT*
11/29/15 ~ Des Moines, IA
Elizabeth Stanley, Andrew Samonsky, Cullen R. Titmas, Mary Callanan, David Hess, Dave Thomas Brown, Caitlin Houlahan,
Katie Klaus.
Excellent HD capture of the tour launch in Iowa. This was the second performance and was conducted by Jason Robert Brown himself. Great performances and top notch tour! A 2 DVDs
The Bridges of Madison County
3/19/16 ~ Dayton, Ohio
Elizabeth Stanley (Francesca), Andrew Samonsky (Robert), Cullen R Titmas (Bud), Mary Callanan (Marge), David Hess
(Charlie), Jon Campione (Michael), Caitlin Houlahan (Carolyn), Katie Klaus (Marian/Chiara/State Fair Singer). A
beautiful and moving piece of theatre. Andrew and Elizabeth have fantastic chemistry. This story and score really
stick with you. A nice capture of the show. I was seated on an aisle and had to be careful. This capture, as with all
my future captures, was run through an image stabilizer so it is not as shaky as previous captures, with that said it
is not as steady as I would like, given my seat location. There are no blackouts and the action is well followed.
Includes curtain call and BCEFA speech by Mary Callanan. Audio is near perfect, but slightly quieter, synced with my
Zoom H2. 2 DISCS
Broadway Bound
1992 ~ PBS-TV
Ann Bancroft, Hume Cronyn, Carey Parker, Jonathan Silverman, Jerry Orbach, Michele Lee, Pat McCormick, Jack Carter
Final chapter of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical "Brighton Beach Trilogy." Pro-shot for TV. Never released on
DVD. A
Bullets Over Broadway
1/7/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Michael Williams, Emma Stratton, Jeff Brooks, Jemma Jane, Hannah Rose Deflumeri, Michael Corvino, Rick Grossman,
Bradley Allan Zarr, Rachel Bahler.
No obstruction, blackouts or washout and well filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Great, clear sound; includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+ 2 DVDs
Buyer and Cellar
12/5/16 ~ PBS Broadcast
Michael Urie
Pro-Shot video. Excellent audio and video. A+
Camelot
4/4/03 ~ Papermill Playhouse, NJ
Brent Barrett, Glory Crampton, Matt Bogart, Barrett Foa
Decent video with a few glitches in the first 20-30 minutes, but nothing that makes the show unwatchable. Good video with great sound and nice closeups. B
Cats
7/22/16 ~ Broadway
Leona Lewis, Quentin Earl Darrington, Andy Huntington Jones, Tyler Hanes, Eloise Kropp, Ricky Ubeda, Christopher Gurr, Jeremy Davis.
Excellent HD capture of the new Broadway Revival. Everything is nicely captured with dance numbers full stage shot.
Good, clear video with excellent sound and picture; very good video. A 2 DVDs
CHICAGO *Limited Trades*
6/7/16 ~ Broadway
Donna Marie Asbury as (u/s) Velma, Charlotte d'Amboise, Jaime Camil, Nicole Bridgewater as (u/s) Mama, Raymond
Bokhour. Great capture of Jane the Virgin star in the role of Billy. Donna gives a great performance and vocals as
Velma!
Children of Eden
4/17/16 ~ Thousand Oaks, CA
Norman Large, Kevin McMahon, Misty Cotton, Ryan J. Driscoll, Barnaby James, Paul DiLoreto, Natalia Vivino, Nathaniel Mark, Marcello Silva, Kayla Bailey, Elizabeth Adabale, Kenneth Mosley, Katie Porter.
No obstruction or washout, and just one short blackout in the middle of act one. Good picture with close-ups and excellent sound throughout; nice video. A 2 DVDs
A Chorus Line
1990 - Plays in the Park, NJ
Unknown Cast
A Chorus Line: Hollywood Bowl Concert *Limited Trades*
7/29/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Mario Lopez, Sarah Bowden, Krysta Rodriguez, Leigh Zimmerman, Spencer Liff, Jason Tam, Sabrina Bryan, Tiana Okoye,
J. Elaine Marcos, Mara Davi, Robert Fairchild, Cornelius Jones Jr,, Denis Lambert, Ian Liberto, Courtney Lopez, Ross Lynch, Michael Starr, Kelsey Walston, Justin Michael Wilcox.
The Hollywood Bowl's annual Broadway show; nicely filmed with no obstructions or no washout, and just a couple of quick dropouts. The stage is filmed directly; the screens are never shown; excellent, clear sound. A
The Color Purple
12/28/15 ~ Broadway
Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks, Isaiah Johnson, Kyle Scatliffe, Joaquina Kalukango,
Antoine L Smith, Akron Watson, Carla R Stewart, Kevyn Morrow, Patrice Covington, Grasan Kingsberry, Dwayne Clark.
Nice capture overal with a one minute blackout during Huckleberry Pie and a two minute blackout during Our Prayer;
the rest of the show is fully captured with just a couple quick dropouts; one head that occasionally blocks the front
left section of the stage; excellent clear sound. A 2 DVDs
(This is a Blu-Ray to DVD Conversion)
The Comedy of Errors
3/1/12 ~ NT Live
Lenny Henry, Chris Jarman, Lucian Msamati, Daniel Poyser
Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed
and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video.
Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette. Closed caption
subtitles hardcoded in the video.
Company
6/2009 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Danny Arnold, Holly Curran, Christina Ryan, Erica Cenci, Alison Byrne, George A .Williams, Maddie Orton, Matthew
Curtis, Judi Laganga, Jay Lowman, Sandy Taylor, Frank Norek, Lisa Van Doren, Todd Michaels.
Cyrano de Bergerac
January 2008 ~ Broadway
Kevin Kline, Jennifer Garner, Daniel Sunjata, Chris Sarandon, Euan Morton, Max Baker, John Douglas Thompson, Concetta
Tomei, Tom Bloom, Peter Jay Fernandez, MacIntyre Dixon, Carman Lacivita.
Great Performances filmed for PBS; excellent video. A+
David's Redhaired Death
1/1/04 ~ New York
Lori Knowles, Jenn Bates
Excellent picture and sound. A
THE DEEP BLUE SEA
September 2, 2016 ~ London
Pro-Shot Helen McCrory (Hester Collyer), Tom Burke (Freddie), Peter Sullivan (William), 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. Includes featurette and optional English subtitles throughout the performance.
2 DISCS
The Dining Room
1984 ~ PBS-TV
Frances Sternhagen, John Shea, William H. Macy, Pippa Pearthree, Jeanne Ruskin, Remak Ramsay
Written by A.R. Gurney Jr. First produced in New York City at the Studio Theatre of Playwrights Horizons, opening January 1981. This video presentation reunites most of the original Playwrights Horizon's cast. A
DISASTER!
2013 ~ Off-Broadway
Seth Rudetsky (Ted), Annie Golden (Shirley), Paul Castree (Scott), Tom Ritts Farrell (Maury), Carrie Manolakos
(Marianne), Lacretta Nicole (Levora), Anika Larsen (Sister Mary), Clif Thorn (Tony). Written by Seth Rudetsky and
Jack Plotnick. Disaster! parodies and pays comedic tribute to the genre of 1970s disaster films. It is set on a
summer night in Manhattan in 1979 and follows a group of NYC A-listers who party at the grand opening of a floating
casino/disco—until disaster strikes. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos, killer bees, rats, sharks, and piranhas all
threaten the guests, who sing some of the biggest hits of the ‘70s including “Hot Stuff,” “I Am Woman,” “Knock on
Wood” and more.
Nicely filmed from the balcony. A
Disaster!
2/20/16 ~ Broadway
Roger Bart, Adam Pascal, Faith Prince, Rachel York, Kerry Butler, Kevin Chamberlin, Seth Rudetsky, Jennifer Simard, Max Crumm, Baylee Littrell
Excellent HD capture of the new campy musical filled with 70's hits. Great picture and clear sound; great video. A 2 DVDs
Dreamgirls
2005 - Plays in the Park, NJ
Empire
January 23, 2016 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Stephanie Gibson, Kevin Earley, Tony Sheldon, Michael McCormick, Charlotte Maltby, Katharine McDonough, Caleb Shaw,
Caitlyn Calfas, Richard Bulda, Gabriel Navarro, Rodrigo Varandas, Tommy Bracco, Juan Caballer, Michael Baxter, Fatima
El-Bashir, Tory Freeth, Joe Hart, Rachel King, Rachel Osting, Jordan Richardson, Cooper Stanton, Michael Starr,
Christine Tucker, Josh Walden, Justin Michael Wilcox. A promising new musical about the construction of the Empire
State building. The show has great comedy and some absolutely incredible dance numbers, as well as very clever use of
projections in the set design. Stephanie is the standout; her performance as Frankie is the highlight of the show.
This is perfectly captured with no blackouts and no washout. There are a few small heads that can be seen in wide
shots, but they don’t block the action. 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. 2 DISCS
THE ENTERTAINER
October 27, 2016 ~ London
Pro-Shot Kenneth Branagh, Phil Dunster, Gawn Grainger, Jonah Hauer-King, Crispin Letts, Sophie McShera, Greta Scacchi
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. 2 DISCS
Every Brilliant Thing
2015 ~ HBO Broadcast
Jonny Donahoe performs in a one-person play about a man who came of age with a suicidal mother but, at various stages
of his life, set about compiling a long list of reasons to live. Filmed at the Barrow Street Theatre in New York City
in 2015. Captured from an online stream.
Fly
1/30/16 ~ Pasadena, CA
Brooks Brantly, Ross Cowan, Omar Edwards, Anthony J Goes, Brandon Nagle, Desmond Newson, Damian Thompson, Terrell Wheeler.
A near perfect capture of this fantastic and fascinating play about African-American World War II pilots; no obstructions or washout, and one quick blackout. A little dark throughout; clear picture and excellent sound; nice video. A
Funny Girl *Limited Trades*
4/2001 ~ Papermill Playhouse
Pro-Shot Leslie Kritzer, Robert Cuccioli and Bob Dorian. Pro-shot on two discs. Everything is nicely captured
and complete with zooms! 2 DVDs
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder *Limited Trades*
4/24/16 - National Tour
John Rapson, Kevin Massey, Kristen Beth Williams, Adrienne Eller, Mary VanArsdel.
A great capture of the tour. The cast is solid, and the audience is energetic. There are 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, John and Kevin’s BC/EFA speech, and playbill scans. A+ 2 DVDs
The Glass Menagerie
Dec 8 1966 ~ CBS
Pro-Shot Shirley Booth, Barbara Loden, Hal Holbrook, Pat Hingle. This was broadcast on December 8, 1966, as part of
CBS Playhouse. The videotape, long thought to be lost, was reconstructed from random takes found in the archives of
the University of Southern California.
Grey Gardens *Limited Trades*
8/2/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Betty Buckley, Rachel York, Sarah Hunt, Josh Young, Bryan Batt, Davon Williams, Simon Jones, Katie Silverman, Peyton Ella
Very well captured with no blackouts, no obstruction, and no washout; excellent clear picture and sound throughout with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Very good video. A 2 DVDs
Holiday Inn
1/14/17 ~ Broadway (Pro-Shot)
Bryce Pinkham (Jim Hardy), Corbin Bleu (Ted Hanover), Lora Lee Gayer (Linda Mason), Megan Lawrence Louise), Megan
Sikora Lila Dixon), Lee Wilkof (Danny).
Captured from the BroadwayHD live-stream.
If/Then
1/24/16 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Idina Menzel, James Snyder, LaChanze, Trey Ellett (u/s Lucas), Daren A Herbert, Janine DiVita, Marc delaCruz, Kyra Faith,
Corey Greenan, Cliffton Hall, Xavier Cano, Alicia Taylor Tomasko, Tyler McGee, English Bernhardt, DeeDee Magno Hall
Idina Menzel's final performance on the tour; emotional performance by the whole cast, particularly Idina during Always Starting Over and the Finale, leading to roaring cheers of support from the crowd. There is also a fantastic blooper during What If: Elizabeth's phone rings and the phone is not in her pocket; well filmed with no obstruction, washout, and just two quick dropouts in act one. It's filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups and excellent sound 2 DVDs A
If/Then
3/3/16 ~ Chicago, IL
Jackie Burns, Anthony Rapp, Tamyra Gray, Matthew Hydzik, Janine DiVita, Daren Herbert, Marc Delacruz
Beautiful capture of the tour, which features three new cast members joining the tour for the leads. Very clear video with excellent picture and sound; good video 2 DVDs A
Incident at Vichy
4/21/16 ~ PBS-TV
David Abeles, Curtis Billings, James Carpinello, AJ Cedeño, Quinlan Corbett, Brian Cross, Demosthenes Chrysan,
Jonathan Gordon, Jonathan Hadary, Bill Kux, Alex Morf, Jonny Orsini, Darren Pettie, Alec Shaw, Derek Smith,
Richard Thomas, Evan Zes.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. A+
Jersey Boys
11/3 & 11/11/05 - Broadway
Original Broadway Cast
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
7/28/93 ~ London
Starring Philip Schofield and Linzi Hateley. This is the full show and nicely captured. Linzi is in wonderful voice
here. A little bit of spotlight washout on faces but very enjoyable. B+
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1995 ~ US Tour
Sam Harris.
Great production, nicely shot and great quality of Sam in the role with a great voice. B+
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1996 ~ US Tour
In-House Camera Shot: Starring Brian Lane Green and Kristine Fraelich.
This is a rare capture and great to watch from the first National tour. Also includes highlight reel of the Donny
Osmond production running 6 minutes and the reel of the Grease Revival Cast running 6 minutes. B+
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
6/12/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young, William Thomas Evans, Ryan Williams, Brian Golub, Paul Castree, Will Mann, Brandon Hudson,
Patrick John Moran, Vincent D'Elia, Claire Camp, Christine Cornish Smith
Some quick dropouts in each act, but no major blackouts and no obstruction; some slight washout in super wide shots,
but very little overall; steady picture filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent clear
sound; includes curtain call. A- 2 DVDs
Julius Caesar
4/23/05 ~ Broadway Revival
Denzel Washington, Colm Feore, Jessica Hecht, William Sadler, Tamara Tunie, Eamann Walker, Jack Willis.
Beautifully filmed and crystal clear. Disc also includes scanned Playbill information, 2 reviews, and a
60 Minutes piece. A
KING LEAR
October 12, 2016 ~ Stratford-upon-Avon
Pro-Shot Antony Sher (King Lear), Natalie Simpson (Cordelia), Marcus Griffiths (France), Theo Ogundipe (Burgundy)
One of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays. 2 DISCS
The King and I
2000 - Plays in the Park, NJ
The King and I
6/18/16 ~ Broadway
Marin Mazzie, Daniel Dae Kim, Ruthie Ann Miles, Paul Nakauchi, Ashley Park, Conrad Ricamora, Jon Viktor Corpuz, Nicky Torchia, Rocco Sisto, Edward Baker-Duly, Marc Oka, Christie Kim
No major obstructions, just a couple heads that can occasionally be seen but don't block the action; a couple of quick dropouts, but no major blackouts; some slight washout in a few of the wider shots. Excellent, clear sound; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Kinky Boots
4/17/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Adam Kaplan, J Harrison Ghee, Tiffany Engen, Aaron Walpole, Charissa Hogeland, Jim J Bullock, Shawna M Hamic, Josh Tolle, Zach Adkins, Patty Lohr, Tom Souhrada, Horace V Rogers, Annie Edgerton, Aidan Passaro, Jomil Elijah Robinson
Well filmed with no obstruction or washout, and just a couple quick dropouts in each act with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent, clear sound and picture; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Kiss of the Spiderwoman
1999 ~ Beverly, MA
Nancy Hess, Michael Patemastro, Christopher Wells, Melissa Hart, Barbara Helms, Dan Sharkey, Chris Yasquez, Mike
Zimmerman.
A production of the North Shore Music Theatre; pro-shot, nice video with some slight generation loss but great
sound. B+
The Last Five Years
5/14/16 ~ San Francisco, CA
Zak Resnick, Margo Seibert
Very well captured with no blackouts and just some slight washout in a couple wider shots; one head on the left side
that leans in occasionally, but is worked around well when necessary; filmed in 16:9, in mostly mediums and close-ups, with the occasionally wider shot. Excellent, clear sound. A
Let's Dance
1950 ~ TV Broadcast
Fred Astaire and Betty Hutton team up for this musical movie. Astaire and Hutton are energetic and delightful as a
pair of former lovers trying to keep Hutton's son out of the hands of his great-grandmother. This film hasn't been
released on DVD. Recorded from an excellent TV broadcast with great video and sound. A
A Little Night Music
8/1989 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Unknown Cast
A Little Night Music
3/6/14 ~ Houston, TX
Elizabeth Futral, Chad Shelton, Joyce Castle, Mark Diamond, Carolyn Sproule, Andrea Caroll, Alicia Gianni, Brenton
Ryan Presented by Houston Grand Opera. This production is creatively set in a gorgeous forest, filled with nymphs
and fairies, and looks like a cross between Into The Woods and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Filmed using one camcorder
on a tripod with audio patched in from the soundboard at the final dress rehearsal before an invited audience. A+
Love Janis
7/15/01 ~ New York
Cathy Curtin, Andra Mitrovich
Filmed at an odd angle but watchable; NOT Orfeh. B+
Lovesong
2012 ~ London
Written by the critically acclaimed Abi Morgan, whose film and television credits
include The Iron Lady, Shame, Birdsong and the Golden Globe award-nominated television series, The Hour. A
1988 - Broadway
Michael Rupert, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Robert Mandan, Antonia Ellis, Mary Bond Davis.
Broadway flop with only 37 official performances. Music by Michael Rupert. Recorded through the house camera. Some
generation loss and blurriness, but still watchable.
Matilda
12/31/15 ~ Broadway
Mimi Ryder, Alison Case, Christopher Sieber, Rick Holmes, Lauralyn McClelland (u/s Mrs. Wormwood), Natalie Venetia Belcon,
Clay Thompson, Phillips Spaeth, Brooklyn Nelson (u/s Lavender), Benjamin Harding, Jack Mullen, GiaNina Paolantonio, Ian Saraceni, Akira Golz, Talia Ryder, Cole Alex Edelstein, Geoff Packard, Michael Minarik, Jennifer Bowles, Colin Israel (u/s Party Entertainer) Very nice capture overall, with slight obstruction and a few short blackouts; the first two minutes of act one, one minute during the first Wormwood scene, and one minute just before the spelling scene in act two, with a couple other very short dropouts. There is some occasional washout, especially in wider shots. Great, clear sound. A- 2 DVDs
The Marvelous Wonderettes
12/8/06 ~ North Hollywood, CA
Bets Malone, Kirsten Benton-Chandler, Kim Huber, Julie Dixon Jackson
Same great show as described above, with slightly better production values in the form of nicer sets. Filmed using one camera on a tripod at the El Portal Theatre. DVD has been enhanced with an opening menu and chapter stops at all the
songs. A
Love's Labour's Lost
2/11/15 - London (RSC Live)
Sam Alexander, Peter Basham, William Belchambers, Edward Bennett, Nick Haverson, John Hodgkinson, David Horovitch,
Tunji Kasim, Sophie Khan Levy, Oliver Lynes, Emma Manton, Chris McCalphy, Frances McNamee, Peter McGovern, Chris Nayak, Jamie Newall, Roderick Smith, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Michelle Terry, Harry Waller, Thomas Wheatley, Leah Whitaker.
Multiple camera Proshot of the new production at the RSC. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and
this was captured from that feed. A
Matilda
5/9/13 ~ Broadway evening
Oona Laurence, Bertie Carvel, Lauren Ward, Lesli Margherita, Gabriel Ebert, Phillip Spaeth, Karen Aldridge, Jake Broderick,
Frenie Acoba
First act is well filmed and unobstructed; the escapologist scene in the second act, about 3 minutes or so long is audio only;
some slight head obstruction at times during the second act but otherwise well filmed with great clear sound and close-ups;
nice video 2 DVDs A-
Medea
9/4/14 - London (NT Live)
Helen McCrory, Dominic Rowan, Danny Sapani, Clemmie Sveaas, Martin Turner
Multiple camera proshot video of the new production at the National Theatre.
Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
The Member of the Wedding
1982 - NBC-TV Broadcast
Pearl Bailey as Bernice Sadie Brown, Dana Hill as Frankie Addams, Howard E. Rollins Jr. as Honey Brown, Benjamin
Bernouy as John Henry, Dwier Brown as Jarvis, Bill Cobbs as T.T. Williams, Sherry Hursey as Janice, and Lane Smith as
Mr. Addams.
A 1982 made-for-television remake of the 1952 Fred Zinnemann film. Shown as a feature on "NBC Live Theater.
"First adapted to film in 1952, Carson McCullers' play A Member of the Wedding was restaged for television in a live
performance aired December 20, 1982. A
Miss Saigon
September 22, 2014 ~ 25th Anniversary Performance
Pro-Shot Eva Noblezada, Jon Jon Briones, Hugh Maynard, and also features guest appearances from original 1989 cast
members Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga, Simon Bowman and Claire Moore. Filmed 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the
new London production of Boublil and Schönberg's 'Miss Saigon', performed and recorded in front of a live audience at
the Prince Edward Theater in London's West End.
Me and My Girl
July 1996 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Kevin Haber, Susie Paplow, Michael J. Monte, Leslie Wheeler,
Todd Fenstermaker, Cindy Sherbin, Jeffrey M. Babey, Oscar Stokes,
Hal Landis, Terence Blackburn, Susan Dougherty
Pro-shot; some washout but watchable 2 DVDs B
MISS SAIGON
September 22, 2014 ~ 25th Anniversary Performance
Eva Noblezada, Jon Jon Briones, Hugh Maynard, and also features guest appearances from original 1989 cast members
Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga, Simon Bowman and Claire Moore. Filmed 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the new London production of Boublil and Schönberg's 'Miss Saigon', performed and recorded in front of a live audience at the Prince Edward Theater in London's West End.
Monty Python's Spamalot
July 2013 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Dan Cook, Jeff Babey, Patrick Andrae, Billy Geltzeiler, David Seamon, Frank Andrews, Ali Gleason, Christopher Abbott,
Jack Cibrian, Phil Barrood, Tyler Holoboski, Mike Yoson, Daniel Sims, Peter LoRicco, Shannon Garahan, Kyra Bowie,
Kelliann DeCarlo, Carissa Gaughran, Cara Ganski, Mallory Rome.
Pro-shot; good video. A
Moonlight and Magnolias
3/30/05 ~ New York
Douglas Sills, Margo Skinner, Matthew Arkin, David Rasche
Filmed on right side but nice video with excellent picture and sound quality. A
The Moonlight Room *Limited Trades*
3/12/04 ~ New York
Laura Breckenridge, Lawrence James, Kathryn Layns, Mark Rosenthal, Brendan Sexton III
Good picture and sound, nice video; 1st generation from the master. A
Moon Over Buffalo
December 1995 ~ Broadway
Philip Bosco, Carol Burnett, Randy Graff, Jane Connell
A head or two in the way and no closeups (it looks like it was filmed on a tripod) but nice video with good sound. A
The New Moon
1989 ~ New York City Opera; PBS Great Performances, 1989
Pro-Shot Richard White, Leigh Munro, Michael Cousins, Joyce Campana, Gerald Isaac, James Billings, Joseph McKee, David Rae Smith, Allen Riberdy, Kenneth Kantor, David Frye, Harris Davis, John Lankston
No Man's Land
12/15/16 - London
Ian McKellan, Patrick Stewart
Pro-Shot NT Live broadcast.
Nothing Like a Dame
2007 ~ New York
Pro-Shot. Shoshana Bean, Lea Salonga, Jennifer Holliday, Liz Callaway, Beth Leavel, Milena Govich, Maureen McGovern,
Lynn Redgrave and many more. A
Oklahoma
2015 - Plays in the Park, NJ
Once
1/4/15 ~ Broadway
Paul Alexander Nolan, Jessie Fisher, Paul Whitty, Katrina Lenk, Anne L Nathan, Lucas Papaelias, Ryan Vona, Andy
Taylor, David Patrick Kelly, Scott Stangland, J Michael Zygo, Erikka Walshl, Sophie Knapp.
Final Performance. Full show. Cover-ups and a bit shaky to start, but improves as the show progresses. A-
Once Upon a Mattress
2007 - Plays in the Park, NJ
Onward Victoria
12/14/80 ~ Broadway
Jill Eikenberry, Beth Austin, Edmond Genest, Rex Hayes
Broadway flop with just one official performance. Sound is from a different source, so it's a little out of sync at times. Lots of video noise. C
Our Lady of 121st Street
2/19/03 ~ New York
Elizabeth Canavan, Liza Colon-Zayas, Melissa Feldman, Mark Hammer, Scott Hudson, Ron Cephas Jones, Russell G. Jones,
Adrian Martinez, Richard Petrocelli, Portia, Felix Solis.
Nice quality, full stage shot with some zooms. A
Paper Moon
11/18/97 ~ Music Theatre of Wichita, KS
Wayne Bryan, Megan Drew, Patty Reeder, Charleen Ayers, Catherine Njanga, David Aaron, Nancy Bogard, Keith Bover, R.
Scott Denny, Ginny Goen, Rachel Kice, Phil Speary, Allison Spurgeon
Pro-shot filmed from back of the house camera. A
Passion
1999 - Riverside, CA
Phedre
6/25/09 ~ NT Live
Helen Mirren, Dominic Cooper
The very first NT Live Broadcast. Clear audio and video. A
Plaza Suite
12/3/87 ~ CBS-TV
Carol Burnett, Dabney Coleman, Richard Crenna, Hal Holbrook, Tim Conway Jr.
Based on Neil Simon's 1968 play. This was filmed as part of The Carol Burnett Show and substituted her usual sketch
comedy format for this one episode. It opens with her familiar theme song and has her addressing the audience, as she
always did. Commercials have been edited out. A
Rain
5/1/16 ~ San Diego, CA
Eden Espinosa, Jared Zirilli, Elizabeth A. Davis, Betsy Morgan, Tally Sessions, Jeremy Davis, Jennifer Hubilla (u/s Noi Noi), Rusty Ross, Mike Sears.
A wonderful world premiere adaptation of Somerset Maugham's "Rain"; fully captured with no blackouts; one head center stage that can be seen occasionally, but it only affects the action once for a few seconds in act two. Excellent clear picture and sound; good video 2 DVDs A
Rent *Limited Trades*
10/24/15 ~ La Mirada, CA
Mark Whitten, Devin Archer, Cassie Simone, Emily Goglia, John Devereaux, Lawrence Cummings, Amber Mercomes, Cooper Howell, Chassey Bennett, Daniel Dawson, Chanel Edwards-Frederick, Aaron Gordon, Craig Michael Lucas, Luke Monday, John Pinto, Jr, Alyssa M Simmons
Great regional production with a talented cast that was well captured overall just a couple quick dropouts and some slight occasional washout and a few small heads at the bottom of the screen, but they don't affect the action; excellent picture and clear sound; nice video 2 DVDs A
Repairing a Nation
2/20/16 ~ PBS-TV
In Nikkole Salter’s "Repairing a Nation" from the Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the Davis
family gathers for a holiday celebration in their native Tulsa, Oklahoma. All goes awry when the family matriarch
insists they join a lawsuit seeking reparations for the Tulsa Race Riots that devastated their family 80 years ago.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. A+
Richard III
7/21/16 - London
Ralph Fiennes
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
8/9/86 ~ New York, NY
VHS to DVD Transfer.
The Rocky Horror Show
4/20/01 ~ Broadway
Daphne Rubin Vega, Tom Hewitt, Joan Jett, Jarrod Emick, Dick Cavitt, Kristen Lee Kelly as (u/s) Janet, Sebastian
LaCause, Raul Esparza.
Nice video with nice close-ups when possible. New, crystal clear copy, not like all the others out there, from the
master.
The Rocky Horror Show
8/17/01 ~ Broadway
Tom Hewitt, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jarrod Emick, Alice Ripley, Mark Price , Ana Gastayer, Jonathan Sharp (u/s), James
Stovall (u/s) , Dick Cavett, John Jeffrey Martin, Kristen Lee Kelly, Rosa Curry, Aiko Nakasone, Jim Osorno.
A fun capture and rare in this condition, from the digital master.
The Rocky Horror Show
12/13/01 ~ Broadway
Kevin Cahoon as (u/s) Frank, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jarrod Emick, Kristen Lee Kelly, Sebastian Bach, Liz Larsen,
Sebastian LaCause, Jason Wooten, Sally Jesse Raphael, Matthew Morrison, John Jeffrey Martin, Yassmin Alers.
Great capture of this rare cast, crystal clear from the digital master!
Sarah Jones: Bridge and Tunnel
3/6/04 ~ New York
Solo show with great picture and sound; Video includes the Theater Talk interview. A
The Scarlet Pimpernel
September 2001 ~ Riverside, CA
Ed Staudenmayer, Kim Huber
Professionally filmed from the house camera. Directed and
choreographed by Grant Rosen (SP v.4 national tour swing).
Features sets and costumes from the Equity National Tour. Some
generational loss and occasional audio "buzz" due to over-copying,
but still a great recording. B+
The Secret Garden
1999 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Cast Unknown
Pro-Shot. A
Seussical
2006 - Plays in the Park, NJ
She Loves Me
1998 - Plays in the Park, NJ
She Loves Me *NFT*
2/23/16 ~ Broadway
Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Byron Jennings, Michael McGrath, Peter Bartlett
Excellent HD video with clear picture and wonderful sound; very nice video. A
She Loves Me
2/24/16 ~ Broadway
Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Byron Jennings, Michael McGrath, Peter Bartlett, Nicholas Barasch
Excellent HD capture of the highly reviewed revival. Well filmed with great clear sound and good picture; nice video 2 DVDs A
She Loves Me
6/16/16 ~ Broadway
Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Tom McGowan, Byron Jennings, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Bartlett, Michael Fatica, Jim Walton, Alison Cimmet, Cameron Adams, Laura Shoop, Jenifer Foote, Gina Ferrall, Justin Bowen,
Benjamin Eakeley, Andrew Kober.
Very well captured with no blackouts or obstruction, and just some slight washout in a few wide shots. Filmed from the left mezzanine. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. Excellent, clear sound. Great video 2 DVDs A
(Blu-Ray to DVD conversion)
She Loves Me
6/30/16 ~ Broadway
Laura Benanti, Gavin Creel, Byron Jennings, Jane Krakowski, Zachary Levi, Tom McGowan, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Bartlett
Presented by BroadwayHD.com, this is the first show ever to be livestreamed on the internet around the world.
Pro-shot, filmed using multiple cameras. A
Shuffle Along *Limited Trades*
4/12/16 ~ Broadway
Brandon Victor Dixon, Joshua Henry, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brooks Ashmanskas, Amber Iman, Adrienne Warren, Phillip Attmore, Darius de Haas, Afra Hines, Curtis Holland, Kendrick Jones, Lisa LaTouche, J.C. Montgomery, Erin N. Moore, Janelle Neal, Brittany Parks, Arbender Robinson, Karissa Royster, Christian Dante White, Joseph Wiggan, Pamela Yasutake, Richard Riaz Yoder
Beautifully filmed in HD; some heads at bottom of the screen in wide shots but don't distract from anything and are shot
around nicely. Much has changed from the show from this date, so it's a rare look at the show mid-changes; great clear video. A
Shuffle Along
6/24/16 ~ Broadway
Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Joshua Henry, Brandon Victor Dixon, Billy Porter, Adrienne Warren,
Amber Iman, Brooks Ashmanskas, Christian Dante White, Arbender Robinson, Curtis Holland, Phillip Attmore,
Darius de Haas, JC Montgomery, Afra Hines, Adrienne Howard, Lisa LaTouche, Erin N Moore, Janelle Neal, Brittany Parks,
Karissa Royster, Pamela Yasutake, Kendrick Jones, Joseph Wiggan, Richard Riaz Yoder
A very nice capture overall with a few short blackouts during the scenes between Honeysuckle Time and Swing Along
and another during the New York Here We Come dance number; each blackout is one minute long; a few quick dropouts in
each act; one head on the right that blocks the actors' legs, but it's worked around when necessary, and it gets much
better as the show goes on. Excellent clear sound; good clear picture 2 DVDs A-
Shrek
2014 - Plays in the Park, NJ
The Sound of Music
February 2, 2016 - Madison, WI
Kerstin Anderson (Maria Rainer), Ben Davis (Captain Georg von Trapp), Ashley Brown (Mother Abbess), Teri Hansen
(Elsa Schrader), Merwin Foard (Max Detweiler), Paige Silvester (Leisl), Jeremy Michael Lanuti (Friedrich), Maria
Knasel (Louisa), Quinn Erickson (Kurt), Svea Johnson (Brigitta), Mackenzie Currie (Marta), Audrey Bennett (Gretl),
Darren Matthias (Franz), Donna Garner (Frau Schmidt), Dan Tracy (Rolf Gruber), Carey Rebecca Brown (Sister Berthe),
Julia Osborne (Sister Margaretta), Elisabeth Evans (Sister Sophia), Brent Schindele (Herr Zeller), Christopher Carl
(Admiral von Schreiber). This production blew me away! The show felt brand new and bright, beautifully staged and cast.
Standouts include Ashley Brown and Ben Davis. Good capture of the tour, has some focus problems in places but action
is well followed. Includes curtain call. Audio is near perfect, synced with Zoom H2. 2 discs
Story Theatre (Official Release)
1971 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Mildred Dunnock, David Clennon, Alvin Epstein
Sunset Boulevard
2016 ~ Denver, CO
Unknown Cast
The Tempest
1/11/17 ~ Stratford Upon Avon (RSC)
Alonso James Tucker. Sebastian Tom Turner. Spirit Alison Arnopp. Spirit Laura Cairns. Iris Elly Condron. Caliban Joe
Dixon. Ferdinand Daniel Easton. Spirit Caleb Frederick.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the RSC. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed
and this was captured from that feed. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and interviews.
Sweet Charity
1994 - Plays in the Park, NJ
The Threepenny Opera
2000 - Riverside, CA
THE THREEPENNY OPERA
September 22, 2016 ~ London
Pro-Shot Rory Kinnear (Macheath), Rosalie Craig (Polly Peachum), Haydn Gwynne (Mrs Peachum). 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. Includes featurette and optional English and Sweden subtitles throughout the performance. 2 DISCS
Tintypes
1/11/81 ~ Broadway
Lynne Thigpen, Jerry Zaks,Trey Wilson, Carolyn Mignini, Mary Catherine Wright
Nice video of the Broadway closing performance; video includes the Kennedy Center performance. B+
Top Hat
2015 ~ UK TOUR
Alan Burkitt, Charlotte Gooch, Clive Hayward, Rebecca Thornhill, Sebastien Torkia, John Conroy. A magnificent capture
in high definition of this dazzling, best new musical. Having enjoyed this show before this company is the best I have
seen too date. Gooch and Burkitt’s chemistry Couldn’t be stronger and their dance numbers were truly the highlight of
the evening. This Show is simply pure entertainment. 2 DISCS
Treasure Island
5/14/16 ~ Berkeley, CA
John Babbo, Steven Epp, Christopher Donahue, Matt DeCaro, Kasey Foster, Philip R Smith, Alex Moggridge, Steve Pickering, Travis Delgado, Demetrios Troy, Anthony Irons, Matthew C. Yee
A perfect capture of this new play with music at Berkeley Rep; no blackouts or washout and one head that can occasionally
be seen at the bottom of the screen, but it doesn't block the action. Excellent clear picture and sound; very nice video. A
2 DVDs
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Date unknown ~ Houston, TX
Debbie Reynolds
Good archive of the national tour show. No closeups and generation loss but good sound throughout; speech by Debbie
Reynolds after the curtain. B
A View from the Bridge
2/21/16 ~ Broadway ***NFT***
Mark Strong, Nicola Walker, Phoebe Fox, Russell Tovey, Michael Zegen, Michael Gould, Richard Hansell. Excellent HD
capture of the Final Broadway Performance. Superb strong performances from the entire cast in this dark Arthur Miller
drama. A wonderfully intense play that keeps building with tension, you could cut with a knife. 2 DISCS
Waitress
3/30/16 ~ Broadway
Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Kimiko Glenn, Drew Gehling, Nick Cordero, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Christopher Fitzgerald.
Beautiful capture of this stunning Broadway transfer. This is the performance where the set broke and Sara Bareilles
came out while it was being fixed. She sang a cut song from the show and Part of Your World and talked with the audience,
which is included; excellent video with clear picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
Waitress
6/14/16 ~ Broadway
Jessie Mueller, Drew Gehling, Kimiko Glenn, Keala Settle, Christopher Fitzgerald, Nick Cordero, Eric Anderson, Dakin Matthews, Charity Angel Dawson, Molly Hager, Ryan Vasquez, Stephanie Torns, McKenna Keane, Thay Floyd, Aisha Jackson, Jeremy Morse
Fantastic performances from the entire original cast. Nicely captured with just a few quick dropouts and no major
blackouts and one head on the left that can occasionally be seen, but it never blocks the action; some slight washout in some of the wider shots. Excellent, clear sound; nice video. A 2 DVDs
We Will Rock You
7/23/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Brian Justin Crum, Ruby Lewis, Jacqueline B. Arnold, PJ Griffith, Erica Peck, Jared Zirilli, Ryan Knowles,
Saccha Dennis, Jessica Crouch, Suzanna Dupree, Brooke Morrison, Stephanie Sy, Todd Adamson, Danny Balkwill, Alex DeLeo,
Daniel Greenberg, Nathan Keen, Daniel Kermidas, Ryan Koss, Corey Mosello, Jennifer Mote, Jennifer Noble, Kasey Walker
A couple of quick dropouts as well as one head that blocks a bit of the front of the stage, but it's worked around fine;
filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; sound overloads in a few places due to the volume of the
show, but still good; nice video 2 DVDs A-
West Side Story
1995 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Pro-Shot. A
West Side Story: Hollywood Bowl Concert *Limited Trades*
7/19/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Jeremy Jordan, Solea Pfeiffer, Karen Olivo, Matthew James Thomas, George Akram, Drew Foster, Kevin Chamberlin, Kyle Selig, Anthony Chatmon II, Mike Schwitter, Jennifer Sanchez, Brit West, Erica Dorfler, Jeff Smith, Jose Moreno Brooks, Julia Bullock
This concert version of the show is abridged with shortened scenes, simple costumes, and no sets or choreography; very well captured with no dropouts, no obstruction, and no washout. The stage is filmed directly most of the time; the screens are occasionally filmed, usually when the actors are not onstage. Excellent clear picture and sound; nice video. A 2 DVDs
Wicked
6/25/16 ~ Broadway
Rachel Tucker, Carrie St. Louis, Judy Kaye, Peter Scolari, Jonah Platt, Dawn E. Cantwell, Zachary Noah Piser.
Excellent HD capture of the final weeks of Rachel's Elphaba. She gives her terrific bite to the part and her famous
growls and riffs. Great performances from the entire cast. A
THE WOODSMAN
September 2, 2016 - Off Broadway
Pro-Shot James Ortiz, Benjamin Bass, Will Gallacher, Alex J. Gould, Amanda A. Lederer, Lauren Nordvig, Eliza Martin
Simpson, Megham St. Thomas, Sophia Zukoski Proshot for PBS and Broadway HD. Captured from the Broadway HD stream.
Based on the beloved writings of L. Frank Baum, The Woodsman, an imaginitive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tim
Woodsman, is the story of the Tin Man, the woman he loved, and the witch that would stop at nothing to keep them apart.
Through spectacular life-size puppetry and original music, the ensemble of Strangemen & Co. presents an inventive take
on one of America's original fairy tales.
Young Frankenstein
2015 - Plays in the Park, NJ
April 17th, 2016
The Addams Family *Only For Wants*
10/24/15 ~ Fullerton, CA
Bronson Pinchot, Rachel York, Anthony Gruppuso, Micaela Martinez, Dante Marenco, Candi Milo, Dino Nicandros, Robert Yacko, Tracy Rowe Mutz, Dustin Ceithamer
Nice capture with no obstructions and no washout; a couple of dropouts throughout, mostly during "When You're an Addams", but no major blackouts; excellent clear sound; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Joan Rivers
11/7/09 ~ Crystal Lake, IL
Great stand up set with the late talented and hilarious comedian; filmed further back and she moves around a lot, so it can be a little on the shaky side in a few spots. A-
Thoroughly Modern Millie
12/2/03 ~ London
Samantha Holden, Maureen Lipman, Sheila Ferguson, Craig Urbani, Mark McGee, Helen Baker, Rachel Izen
Full show, filmed from the orchestra. A little obstruction on the right side, especially when wide shot, but really nothing major. Lots of zooms and close-ups; digital video. A
April 13th, 2016
Allegro
2/2004 ~ North York, Canada
Carol Kugler, Bob Deutsch, Eva Beams, Bryan Chamberlain, Michael Wicks
Semi-pro-shot, crystal clear video. A
Angry Housewives
4/2006 ~ Arlington, TX
Melissa Jobe, Parker Fitzgerald, Maggie Youkin, Carrie Slaughter, Jenny Thurman, Ryan Roach, David Novey
Filmed on a tripod; good clear video with clear picture and sound; nice video. A
Bounce
7/26/03 ~ Chicago, IL
Richard Kind, Howard McGillin, Michelle Pawk
Shot from the front mezzanine; nice picture and sound. A
Cruel Intentions: The Unauthorized Musical Parody
7/31/15 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Janel Parrish, Emma Hunton, Molly McCook, John Krause, Spencer Strong Smith, Shelley Regner, Tyler Scheef,
Alexander Pimentel, Leah Sprecher.
A production of Rockwell Table & Stage; well filmed from the audience with clear picture and excellent sound; featuring songs by The Goo Goo Dolls, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Meredith Brooks, Natalie Imbruglia, Spice Girls, Counting Crows, The Verve and Christina Aguilera. A
The Drowsy Chaperone
7/29/06 ~ Broadway
Bob Martin, Georgia Engel, Sutton Foster, Troy Johnson, Eddie Korbich,Grath Kravits, Jason Kravits, Beth Leavel, Kecia Lewis-
Evans, Danny Burstein, Noble Shropshire.
Good video with excellent sound and picture throughout; nice close-ups and first video with replacement Underling Noble
Shropshire. A
Follies
5/22/98 ~ Papermill Playhouse, NJ
Kaye Ballard, Dee Hoty, Donna McKechnie, Ann Miller, Phyllis Newman, Tony Roberts
Cam Video with mild generation loss. B+
Follies
11/2011 ~ 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-
Kristin Chenoweth in Concert *Very Limited Trades*
10/4/15 ~ Madison, WI
Beautiful HD concert with no obstructions; songs include: Should I Be Sweet, Maybe This Time, Taylor The Latte Boy, Fathers and Daughters, Dance 10 Looks 3, Moon River, I Could Have Danced All Night, Bring Him Home, Popular, For Good, Over the Rainbow, All the Things You Are, Little Sparrow, Upon This Rock, I Was Here, Smile. A 2 DVDs
A Little Night Music
12/7/98 ~ San Francisco
Ruth Kobart, Meg Mackay, Richard Gould, Karen Culliver, Franc D.Ambrosio, Krista Wigle, Bonnie Rapp
The San Francisco company of The Phantom Of The Opera presented this staged benefit concert. Multi camera pro-shot.
Wonderful production. A
Newsies *Very Limited Trades*
1/8/16 ~ Milwaukee, WI
Joey Barreiro, Morgan Keene, Stephen Michael Langton, Steve Blanchard, Aisha de Haas, Zachary Sayle, Ethan Steiner
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This features the new cast that just took over the roles. Good, clear video with nice picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
Strike Up the Band - Encores!
2/1998 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, David Garrison, Philip Bosco, Judy Kuhn, Jason Danieley
Steady shot of the stage, no zooms, great sound. B
April 9th, 2016
Brooklyn Boy
1/29/05 ~ Broadway
Adam Arkin, Polly Draper, Ari Graynor, Arye Gross, Kevin Isola, Mimi Lieber, Alan Miller
Some problems in the first two minutes. Good sound and great picture. A+
The Drowsy Chaperone
4/3/06 ~ Broadway
Bob Martin, Sutton Foster, Beth Leavel, Danny Burstein, Georgia Engel, Edward Hibbert, Troy Britton Johnson, Eddie Korbich,
Garth Kravits, Jason Kravits, Kecia Lewis-Evans, Jennifer Smith, Lenny Wolpe.
Great video; picture is clear, sound is good, closeups are nice; an excellent video of this show. A+
Misery *Only For Wants*
11/11/15 ~ Broadway
Bruce Willis, Laurie Metcalf, Leon Addison Brown
Excellent HD capture of the Stephen King thriller. Well filmed with good full stage shots and close-ups when needed. Sound is good; nice video. A 2 DVDs
On Your Feet! *Very Limited Trades*
10/17/15 ~ Broadway
Ana Villafane, Josh Segarra, Andrea Burns, Alma Cuervo, Alexandria Suarez, Eduardo Hernandez
Beautiful HD capture of the Broadway production. A few changes here and there that have been tightened up since the Chicago tryout. Great picture and clear sound; nice video. A 2 DVDs
March 21th, 2016
Aladdin
2/21/58 ~ TV Special
Cyril Ritchard, Dennis King, Sal Mineo, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Basil Rathbone, Una Merkel, George Hall.
Aired on CBS. Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter. B+
Babes In Arms - Encores!
2/13/99 ~ New York
Perry Laylon Ojeda, David Campbell, Erin Dilly, Christopher Fitzgerald, Shaun Powell, Jessica Stone, Kevin Cahoon, Scott Irby-Ranniar, Cartier Anthony Williams, Melissa Rain Anderson, Priscilla Lopez, Thommie Walsh, Donna McKechnie, Don Correia.
Only known recording of the show. Unfortunately, lots of blackouts and cover-ups, at least half of the show, but what is filmed is pretty good. C+
Beauty and the Beast
1993/1994 ~ Disneyland
Stephanie J. Block. Kelly Baldwin
Nice DVD with menu and different park shows of Beauty and the Beast and the Oscar performance in 1992. A
Beauty and The Beast
3/19/95 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Susan Egan, Terrence Mann, Tom Bosley, Gary Beach
Highlights, about 45 minutes long; pro-shot footage from the original LA cast with time code at bottom of screen and footage up to "Beauty and the Beast"; DVD includes press reels from "A Christmas Carol" from Paramount Theatre at MSG. A
Drowning Crow
2/14/04 ~ Broadway
Alfre Woodard, Paul Butler, Peter Macon, Peter Francis James, Ebony Jo-Ann, Stephanie Berry
Nicely filmed and follows the action well. Some slight generational loss. B+
Grease
5/6/09 ~ Orange County, CA
Eric Schneider, Emily Padgett, David Ruffin, Nick Verina,Will Blum, Brian Crum, Allie Schulz, Kelly Felthous, Bridie Carroll, Kate Morgan Chadwick, Erin Henry, Scot Patrick Allan, Roxie Lucas, Dominic Fortuna, Dayla Perkins, Taylor Hicks
Fairly steady video with very little washout and blackouts; wanders a little here and there, but nothing too terrible. Filmed with mostly wides and mediums, but a few close-ups throughout; clear sound; includes curtain call and Taylor Hicks' encore performance of Seven Mile Breakdown. A 2 DVDs
Gypsy - Ultimate Edit DVD
Using the best available footage from videos, press reels, talk show performances and the internet, this is a 'best of' video
featuring the recent revival cast of Gypsy with Patti LuPone. A
Titanic
3/20/01 ~ Redondo Beach, CA
Richard Kind, Danny Michaels, Kevin Earley, Mark Capri, Tony Adelman, S. Marc Jordan, Lois Bourgon, Richard Israel, Gibby Brand, Eve Cohen, John Bisom, Bob May, Lisa Bosom, Doug Carfrae, Paul Green, Elizabeth Loyacano.
Presented by the Civic Light Opera of South Beach. Pro-shot, using multiple cameras; very nice video. B+
March 11th, 2016
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
5/21/06 ~ San Francisco, CA
Aaron J. Albano, Stanley Bahorek, Jenni Barber, Jim Cashman, Jared Gertner, James Monroe Iglehart, Sara Inbar, Greta Lee,
Betsy Wolfe.
Some good closeups; large gap after "Woe is Me'' until "I Speak Six Languages"; two cover-ups, one after opening song and one during Jesus scene; decent video with nice sound. B+
Brigadoon
6/18/91 ~ Los Angeles
Erik Kunze, Michael Guarnera
Moonlight Amphitheater Production. Pro-shot, using multiple cameras. A
Dreamboats and Petticoats
4/2010 ~ UK Tour
Anthony Clegg, Jonathan Bremmer, Josh Capper, Carolynne Good, Wayne Smith
Nicely shot with no obstructions or blackouts. Good, clear video with good close-ups and excellent sound. A+ 2 DVDs
Face The Music - Encores!
4/1/07 ~ New York
Judy Kaye, Walter Bobbie, Lee Wilkof, Jeffry Denman, Meredith Patterson, Mylinda Hull, Eddie Korbich, Felicia Finley, Chris Hoch, Timothy Shew.
Well filmed, but occasional heads appear at the bottom of the screen. Filmer does a good job of shooting around them. A
Hangmen
3/3/16 ~ London (NT Live)
David Morrissey, James Dryden, Johnny Flynn, Bronwyn James, Sally Rogers
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production in the West End. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes featurette and optional English subtitles throughout the performance. A+
2 DVDs
Les Misérables
11/15/12 ~ Chicago, IL
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; clear picture and very nice sound throughout; nice video. A- 2 DVDs
Let's Dance
1950 ~ TV Broadcast
Fred Astaire and Betty Hutton team up for this musical movie. Astaire and Hutton are energetic and delightful as a pair of former lovers trying to keep Hutton's son out of the hands of his great-grandmother. This film hasn't been released on DVD. Recorded from an excellent TV broadcast with great video and sound. A
M. Butterfly
1/4/90 ~ Broadway
Tony Randall (Rene Gallimard), Alec Mapa (Song Liling)
Well filmed, mostly in full stage shots with few close-ups. Great colors and clear sound. Very good video and sound. A
March 1st, 2016
The Color Purple *Very Limited Trades*
11/11/15 ~ Broadway
Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks, Isaiah Johnson, Kyle Scatliffe, Joaquina Kalukango
Excellent HD capture of the new revival which been stripped down and streamlined to focus on Celie's journey. Some beautiful moments in the show with the direction and simplicity spotlighting the story. A few blackouts in the first 5 minutes as clueless ushers fumbled around. Nice video. A 2 DVDs
Dames at Sea *Very Limited Trades*
10/18/15 ~ Broadway
John Bolton, Mara Davi, Danny Gardner, Eloise Kropp, Lesli Margherita, Cary Tedder
Excellent HD capture of this fun show; well captured with clear picture and good sound; a couple of drop-offs here and there but otherwise good. A 2 DVDs
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
4/2011 ~ Atlanta, GA
Diane Mitchell, Ty Richey, Nylsa Dunbar, Sam Gentry
Very good quality. Lots of close ups and full stage shots. Some blurring because of lighting, but it clears quickly. A
On the Town *Very Limited Trades*
11/28/14 ~ Broadway
Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Clyde Alves, Megan Fairchild, Alysha Umphress, Jackie Hoffman, Michael Rupert, Allison Guinn, Phillip Boykin, Stephen DeRosa, Tanya Birl, Angela Brydon, Holly Ann Butler, Julius C Carter, Kristine Covillo,
Lori Ann Ferreri, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Stephen Hanna, Eloise Kropp, Brandon Leffler, Jess LeProtto, Cory Lingner, Skye Mattox, Michael Rosen, Samantha Sturm, Christopher Vo, Cody Williams, Mikey Winslow.
Well captured overall, with just a couple of quick dropouts, and the first couple minutes of Act One are blacked out. Clear picture otherwise and excellent sound. A- 2 DVDs
Peter Pan
12/20/11 ~ New York
Cathy Rigby, Kim Crosby, Tom Hewitt, Krista Buccellato, Cade Canon Ball, Julia Massey, Jenna Wright, Clark Roberts, Shanon Mari Mills, JC Layag, Marc Andrew Nunez, Dane Wagner, Carly Bracco, James Leo Ryan, Steven Strafford, Michael A. Shepperd, Clark Roberts, J. David Anderson, Seth Belliston, Jasmine Ejan, Shannon Stoeke, John J. Todd, Andrew Wilson.
Filmed in 16:9 Widescreen at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden; filmed from the back of the house so on extreme close ups it's a tad pixelated at times but nothing major. One very brief accidental cover-up towards the end of Act Two. B+
Peter Pan 360
11/9/11 ~ Boston, MA
Chuck Bradley, Evelyn Hoskins, Josh Swales, Emily Petter, Tom Larkin, Scott Weston, Shannon Warrick, Heidi Buehler, Keith Richards.
Very good quality; filmed in the round with good picture and sound; nice video. A-
The Scarlet Pimpernel
8/2003 ~ Music Theater of Wichita, KS
Damon Kirsche, Aaron Lazar, Kim Huber, Chris Peluso, Karen L. Robu, Charles Parker
Great video with nice close-ups and clear picture and sound. A
School of Rock *Only for Wants*
November 2015 ~ Broadway
Alex Brightman, Sierra Boggess, Spencer Moses, Mamie Parris, Bobbi Mackenzie, Evie Dolan, Carly Gendell, Brandon Niederauer, Isabella Russo, Jared Parker.
There is a 5 minute blackout during the scene after the opening song, due to late seating issues. Excellent video even with a little camera wandering in the beginning and some heads at the bottom of the screen; the last 11 minutes (the finale) are from a different performance, but complete; good video. A- 2 DVDs
Starlight Express
1990 ~ US/Canada Tour
Ron DeVito, Sean McDermott, Reva Rice, Dawn Marie Church, Nicole Picard, Rachelle Rak, Frank J. Maio
Nice video and sound, with some spotlight washout. A
February 28th, 2016
Anything Goes
2000 ~ National Tour
Gloria Loring, Jim Hesselman, Martin Paul Bernier, Jennifer Boudreau, Annie Wersching, Forrest Hedden, Elizabeth T. Murff
Nice video filmed with a tripod from the back of the house. Audio plugged directly from the soundboard. A
Camelot
4/4/03 ~ Papermill Playhouse, NJ
Brent Barrett, Glory Crampton, Matt Bogart, Barrett Foa
Decent video with a few glitches in the first 20-30 minutes, but nothing that makes the show unwatchable. Good video with
great sound and nice close-ups. B
Evita
1980 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone, Jim Stein, Bob Gunton
Black and White camcorder video. Audio is good. Some heads, but the cameraman does a decent job avoiding them. The video is a little old, and therefore a little fuzzy, but decent for its age. No close-ups, but almost the entire show is spent zoomed in. C
Into the Woods *Limited Trades*
8/1/12 ~ Central Park, NY
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 (Rapunzel's Prince u/s), Glenn Close.
Pro-shot. Complete video filmed from standing camera with no close-ups and spotlight washout, but incredibly clear audio. A
Jesus Christ Superstar
2015 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Matt DeMarco (Jesus Christ), Timothy Walton (Judas Iscriot), Dana Simone (Mary Magdalene).
Pro-shot video. A
Les Misérables
8/10/15 ~ London
30th Anniversary Gala Performance
Starring Colm Wilkinson, Patti LuPone, Frances Ruffelle and members of the Original Cast plus the Current West End Cast and Childrens Cast of the new Welsh language production.
*This is NOT the full show. Runs 37 minutes long. Pro-Shot in HD; great quality* A
Matilda
6/14/15 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Gabby Gutierrez, Jennifer Blood, Bryce Ryness, Quinn Mattfeld, Cassie Silva, Ora Jones, Danny Dieger, Jaquez Andre Sims, Kaci Walfall, Evan Gray, Luke Kolbe Mannikus (u/s Nigel), Kayla Vinueza-Amistad, Serena Quadrato (u/s Eric), Cassidy Hagel, Megan McGuff, Meliki Hurd, Ian Michael Stuart, Wesley Faucher
No obstructions or washout, and just a couple quick dropouts. Telly is blacked out. Excellent picture and clear sound; very good video. A 2 DVDs
Miss Saigon
9/22/14 ~ London
Finale of the 25th Anniversary Gala Performance
Starring Lea Salonga, Simon Bowman and Jonathan Pryce from the Original 1989 cast. Filmed by the BBC. Runs 28 minutes long; great quality. A
Red Hot and Blue!
10/13/12 ~ New York
Lauren Elaine Taylor, Christopher Ryan, Roger Rifkin, Tara Lynn Khaler.
Concert version of Cole Porter's 1936 show as part of the Musicals Tonight! series; filmed from the audience; Act 1 has heads in the way, but Act 2 is clearer; good sound. A
Saturday Night Fever
1/5/04 ~ Singapore
Adam John Fiorentino, Renae Berry, Darren Tyler, Monique Montez
Australian Tour in English; nice picture and sound; filmed from the balcony to the side, great close-ups. A
She Loves Me
1998 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Unknown cast
Snoopy
Andrea McArdle
Pro-shot video, but some generation loss. B
South Pacific
2001 ~ London
Phillip Quast, Lauren Kennedy, Sheila Francisco
Beautiful shot of this great production; good close-ups and well captured. Nicely filmed from the left side. A
South Pacific
3/4/08 ~ Broadway Revival
Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot, Matthew Morrison, Danny Burstein, Loretta Ables Sayre, Sean Cullen, Victor Hawks, Li Jun Li.
Beautiful production of this revival and beautifully captured. The cast was terrific and the set was huge and fantastic; good video with great close-ups and clear sound. A 2 DVDs
State Fair
1996 ~ Broadway
Kathryn Crosby, John Davidson, Andrea McArdle, Donna McKechnie, Scott Wise, Ben Wright and Original Broadway Cast.
Not a bad video for its age. B
Sunday in the Park with George
11/4/12 ~ Chicago, IL Shakespeare Theater
Carmen Cusack, Jason Danieley, Linda Stephens, Heidi Kettenring, McKinley Carter, Rachel Cantor, Sean Fortunato, Kevin Gudahl, Drek Hasenstab, Ora Jones.
Excellent HD capture of the stunning and much talked about Chicago Shakespeare Theater production. Very well filmed with nice close-ups and excellent picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
Wicked
10/22/15 ~ Madison, WI
Alyssa Fox, Carrie St. Louis, Jake Boyd, Liana Hunt, Wendy Worthington, Stuart Zagnit, Lee Slobotikin, Chad Jennings.
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions and wonderful performances; great video with clear picture and sound. A
2 DVDs
Wicked
10/29/15 ~ Madison, WI
Mary Kate Morrissey (s/b Elphaba), Carrie St. Louis, Jake Boyd, Liana Hunt, Wendy Worthington, Stuart Zagnit, Lee Slobotikin, Chad Jennings.
Nice video filmed from nearly the front row of the theatre so the show is mostly close-ups which are very clear and nice
and interesting to watch a show from this perspective; audio is clear and picture is great. A 2 DVDs A
February 22nd, 2016
Dark Yellow
6/17/06 ~ New York
Elias Koteas, Max Kaplan, Tina Benko
Closing night performance. No picture for the first six minutes and then one cover-up. Great picture and excellent sound; very small theatre. A
Elf *Very Limited Trades*
2014/2015??? ~ Papermill Playhouse, NJ
James Moye, Kate Fahrner, Paul C. Vogt, Heidi Blickenstaff, Robert Cuccioli, Jake Faragalli, Cleve Asbury, Jessica Sheridan
Very nice video with clear picture and excellent sound; great close-ups and stage shots; great video. A
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
12/27/14 - Broadway
Michael C. Hall, Lena Hall
Head enters the frame at times. Nice close-ups. Clear picture and audio. A
It Shoulda Been You *Very Limited Trades*
7/21/15 ~ Broadway
Sierra Boggess, Tyne Daly, Harriet Harris, Chip Zien, Edward Hibbert, Lisa Howard, Montego Glover, Brian Howard, Josh Grisetti, Adam Heller, Michael X. Martin, Nick Spangler, Anne L. Nathan
Gorgeous HD video with clear picture and excellent sound; very nice video with the updated cast. A
Matilda
6/11/15 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Mia Sinclair Jenness, Jennifer Blood, Bryce Ryness, Quinn Mattfeld, Cassie Silva, Ora Jones, Danny Tieger, Jaquez Andre Sims, Kaci Walfall, Evan Gray, Cal Alexander, Kayla Vinueza-Amistad, Aristotle Rock, Cassidy Hagel, Megan McGuff, Meliki Hurd, Ian Michael Stuart, Wesley Faucher Michael Fatica, John Michael Fiumara, Shonica Gooden, Stephanie Martingnetti, Darius Wright.
Great capture of the full tour cast with Mia as Matilda; no obstruction or washout, and just one quick dropout in Act One.
Telly is blacked out; Act Two begins with Lavender's entrance. Excellent, clear picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
The Sound of Music
10/11/15 - Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Anderson, Ben Davis, Ashley Brown, Teri Hansen, Merwin Foard, Paige Silvester, Erich Schuett, Maria Knasel, Quinn Erickson, Svea Johnson, Mackenzie Currie, Audrey Bennett, Darren Matthias, Donna Garner, Dan Tracy.
No obstructions and no dropouts. There is a bit of washout in places, especially in the 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 2 DVDs
Sweet Charity
3/14/87 ~ Broadway
Ann Reinking, Bebe Neuwirth, Michael Rupert
Recorded from the house camera. Excellent sound, but some generational loss. Upgraded video with no tracking issues! B
Sweet Charity
10/21/87 ~ US Tour
Donna McKechnie
Tour of Bob Fosse's version of the show; time stamp at the bottom of the frame. A
True West
9/2014 - London
Alex Ferns, Eugene O'Hare
Pro-shot video. Great quality. A
Wicked
3/15/15 - Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer DiNoia, Chandra Lee Schwartz, Nick Adams, Tim Kazurinsky, Kim Zimmer, Etai Benson, Jenny Florkowski, Tom Flynn, Raymond Joel Matsamura, Kevin McMahon, Marina Lazzaretto.
Wonderful capture of the first national tour's final performance. No final speech, but Jenny and Chandra were given flowers at curtain call. A 2 DVDs
Wicked
7/20/15 - Broadway
Caroline Bowman, Kara Lindsay, Michele Lee, Fred Applegate, Matt Shingledecker, Arielle Jacobs, Robin De Jesus.
Excellent HD capture with no obstructions. Was wonderful to see Michele, Fred, Arielle and Matt in the roles and their fresh takes on the characters. Very strong performances! A 2 DVDs
February 2nd, 2016
Allegiance *Very Limited Trades*
10/2015 ~ Broadway
Lea Salonga, George Takei, Telly Leung, Katie Rose Clarke, Michael K. Lee, Christopheren Nomura.
Excellent HD capture of this new musical set in a Japanese internment camp, during World War II. Great performances from the entire cast, George gave a really moving performance! A 2 DVDs
The Bodyguard
8/10/13 ~ West End, London
Heather Headley, 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. Only includes Act One and missing the last 10 minutes of that Act. Recorded from the central stalls in HD. B+
Dirty Dancing
Unknown Date, Unknown Cast ~ Rome, Italy
International Touring Production of Dirty Dancing from West End. Nice capture from house cam. Directly from its producer's video. This is in Italian. A
*This is an MP4 file*
Grease Live
1/31/15 ~ FOX-TV
Aaron Tveit, Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens, Carly Rae Jepsen, Keke Palmer, Carlos Pena-Vega, Ana Gasteyer, Boys II Men, Mario Lopez, DNCE.
FOX-TV Unedited East Coast Broadcast. A
*Available as a 720p MKV file or VOBs*
If/Then *Very Limited Trades*
10/13/15 ~ Denver, CO
Idina Menzel, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, James Snyder, Janine DiVita, Daren A. Herbert, Marc Delacruz.
Beautiful HD capture of the very first performance on tour. The cast was full of energy and really ready to perform the show, since the Broadway closing. I have never heard Idina sing the score as she had this night, great new riffs, variations and such power, nailed it! A 2 DVDs
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
1/28/16 ~ London
Janet McTeer, Dominic West, Elaine Cassidy, Una Stubbs, Theo Barklem-Biggs
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Donmar Warehouse. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes interviews, a behind-the-scenes featurette and optional English and Swedish subtitles throughout the performance. A 2 DVDs
Spring Awakening *Very Limited Trades*
10/2015 ~ Broadway
Sandra Mae Frank, Katie Boeck, Austin P. McKenzie, Daniel N. Durant, Alex Boniello, Joshua Castille, Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, Camryn Manheim, Patrick Page, Marlee Matlin.
Beautiful HD capture of the stunning new revival. The cast gives beautiful performances in this fresh new Deaf West production which incorporates sign language. A 2 DVDs
January 24th, 2016
Amelie *Very Limited Trades*
9/5/15 ~ Berkeley Rep
Samantha Barks, Adam Chanler-Berat, Randy Blair, Alison Cimmet, Carla Duren, John Hickok, Tony Sheldon, Alyse Alan Louise, Paul Whitty.
A very nice capture with just one quick dropout and one small head that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen but never blocks the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums and close-ups. The sound is excellent. The show runs 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
High School Musical
8/12/07 ~ Chicago, IL
John Jeffrey Martin, Arielle Jacobs, Renee Marino (u/s Sharpay), Bobby List, Shakiem Evans, Shaullanda LaCombe, Ellen Harvey, Ron Bohmer.
Nice video with good picture and sound throughout; also includes performance from Taste of Chicago. A
Wicked
1/2/15 ~ Broadway
Caroline Bowman, Kara Lindsay, Matt Shingledecker, Tom McGowan, Kathy Fitzgerald, Robin deJesus, Kelli Barrett, Timothy Britten Parker, Christopher King, Wade McCollum, Sterling Masters.
Excellent capture with no washout or obstruction, and just one blackout at the beginning of Act Two; a few very short dropouts during No One Mourns the Wicked, and the first three minutes of act two are blacked out, but the rest is complete; clear, crisp sound and good picture. A 2 DVDs
January 20th, 2016
Aladdin
2015 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Justine Pamiloza, Faisal S. Sheikh, C.L. Carter, Scott Daniels
Pro-shot. A condense version of the show, mostly done for kids. Runs about one hour. A
Anything Goes
11/18/88 ~ Pittsburgh, PA
Lenora Nemetz, Ray Benson
Produced by the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
The production was modeled after the 1987 Patti LuPone revival, using similar sets and staging. Filmed almost entirely in wider full stage shots. Some slight generational loss, and spotlight washout. B+
As Thousands Cheer
9/2007 ~ Toronto, Canada
Susan Sanders, Larry Westlake, Kerry Johnston
Pro-shot video from the Civic Light Opera Company. Nice video with clear picture and sound. A
Catch Me If You Can
9/14/14 ~ San Diego, CA
Jacob Neary, Josh Adamson, Robert Neary, Tracy Lore, Heather Lundstedt, Johnny Fletcher, Matthew Malecki, Eric Hellmers, Ralph Johnson, Karla J Franko, Kristina Miller.
Very nice video from the Moonlight Amphitheatre in San Diego; no blackouts and no obstruction; clear picture and sound with only a little spotlight washout in wide shots. A 2 DVDs
The Little Mermaid
2015 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Emma McGahan (Ariel), Katie Riley (Ursula), Ben Menahem (Prince Eric), Scott Daniels (King Triton), Izzy Figueroa (Sebastian)
Pro-shot. A condense version of the show, mostly done for kids. Runs about one hour. A
Martin Guerre
4/24/97 ~ London
Glyn Kerslake (alt), Rebecca Lock, Jerome Pradon, Matt Rawle, Michael Matus, Susan Jane Tanner, Martin Turner
Nice video with a little spotlight washout, but good sound and steady filming make it an excellent video. A
Newsies
9/17/15 ~ Madison, WI
Dan DeLuca (Jack Kelly), Stephanie Styles (Katherine), Jacob Kemp (Davey), Zachary Sayle (Crutchie), Kevin Carolan* (u/s Joseph Pulitzer), Angela Grovey (Medda Larkin), Jonathan Fenton (Les), Josh Burrage, Eric Jon Mahlum* (u/s Governor Roosevelt), Benjamin Cook, DeMarius Copes, Josh Assor* (u/s Romeo), Sky Flaherty, J.P Ferreri, Michael Gorman, David Guzman, Evan Kasprzak, Morgan Keene, Eric Scott Kincaid, Jeff Heimbrock, Melissa Steadman Hart* (u/s Nun/Hannah), James Judy, Nicholas Masson, Alex Prakken, Michael Ryan, Jordan Samuels, Chaz Wolcott.
This recording is a bit more center and higher up than the September 15th capture. Full show that is steady throughout with spotlight washout only during the brighter scenes. This DVD includes some shots of the orchestra pit, because they deserve some love too for all their talent, curtain call, and near perfect audio that is synced with a Zoom H2. A 2 DVDs
Peter Pan
1/12/79 ~ Broadway
Sandy Duncan, Christopher Hewitt
Nicely filmed from the balcony. Some heads appear in the bottom of the frame, and some generational loss. At the beginning of the disc there is a Broadway themed TV commercial/music video with Ethel Merman's disco version of "There's No Business Like Show Business" playing under scenes from the then current Broadway musicals. B-
The Scottsboro Boys
11/6/10 ~ Broadway
Joshua Henry, John Cullum, Josh Breckenridge, Derrick Cobey, Coleman Domingo, Jeremy Gumbs, Rodney Hicks, Kendrick Jones, James T. Lane, Forrest McLendon, Julius Thomas III, Sharon Washington, Christian Dante White.
Good, clear video filmed from the balcony; disc also includes bonus interviews/behind the scenes/reviews. A
Seussical the Musical
2/21/15 ~ Fullerton, CA
Cathy Rigby, Matthew Downs, Melanie Mockobey, Victoria Matlock, Grant Westcott, Amber J Snead, James Campbell, Tracy Rowe Mutz, Gregory North, Michael Cavinder.
Wonderful capture of 3D Theatricals' production of Seussical with Cathy reprises her Broadway role and uses the original
Broadway script and staging, with fantastic choreography and wire work; well filmed with no obstructions, just a couple quick dropouts, and some slight washout in wide shots; very nice clear video with great sound. A 2 DVDs
Wicked
11/30/14 ~ Broadway
Christine Dwyer, Tiffany Haas, Michael McCorry Rose, Tom McGowan, Mary Testa, Michael Wartella, Kelli Barrett, Timothy Britten Parker, Christopher King, Wade McCollum, Sterling Masters.
Very well filmed with no blackouts, washout, and obstruction; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups;
excellent sound; very good video. A 2 DVDs
January 8th, 2016
Jumpers
7/9/04 ~ Broadway
Simon Russell Beale, Essie Davis, Nicky Henson, Eliza Lumley, John Rogan, Nicholas Woodeson
Excellent video with great picture and sound. A
Starlight Express
9/13/03 ~ Philadelphia, PA
Franklyn Warfield, Clarissa Grace, Drue Williams, Dustin Dubreuil, Katie O'Toole, Dennis LeGree
Clear picture and sound, very well shot with occasional obstruction and a few cover-ups. A
January 7th, 2016
Bent *Very Limited Trades*
8/8/15 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Patrick Heusinger, Andy Mientus, Matthew Carlson, Jake Shears, Ray Baker, Tom Berklund, Hugo Armstrong, Brian Slaten, Brionne Davis, Jonathan B. Wright.
Well captured with no blackouts or washout. There is one head that can be seen at the bottom of the screen a couple times,
but it only blocks the actors feet and never affects the action. Excellent clear picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
Grand Hotel *Only For Wants*
9/2/89 ~ Boston, MA
Recording of the "final gypsy run-through" of the show in Boston the day of opening night, and the show was very different than what finally landed on Broadway (the opening number for example is music only-no lyrics, but the staging is about the same so either the opening song hadn't been written yet, or they realized they needed something better to open the show). No zooms or close-ups after the rehearsal and as people are getting up to leave, Tommy Tune gathers the cast onstage
in a circle for a prayer. About an hour and 50 minutes. Lower generation. A-
La Cage Aux Folles
Winter 2005 ~ Broadway
Gary Beach, Daniel Davis, Gavin Creel
Shot from the mezzanine with lots of close-ups and excellent video and sound. A
On the 20th Century *Very Limited Trades*
7/19/15 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson.
Beautiful HD capture from the Final Broadway Performance. The cast was having a lot of fun with each other and the performances were wonderful! A 2 DVDs
On Your Feet! *Very Limited Trades*
6/2/15 ~ Chicago, IL
Ana Villafane, Josh Segarra, Andrea Burns, Alma Cuervo, Alexandria Suarez, Eduardo Hernandez.
Beautiful HD capture of the show before heading to Broadway. This was the very first performance and Gloria herself was in audience. Great songs and performances! A+ 2 DVDs
Once on This Island Reunion Concert
5/12/02 ~ Broadway
LaChanze, Jerry Dixon, Andrea Frierson-Toney, Sheila Gibbs, Kecia Lewis, Afi McClendon, Gerry McIntyre, Milton Craig Nealy, Nikki Rene, Monique Cintron, Eric Riley, Ellis E.Williams, Lillias White.
Excellent quality. A
Victor Victoria *Limited Trades*
1/1997 ~ Broadway
Liza Minnelli, Tony Roberts, Rachel York, Michael Nouri, Gregory Jbara.
No Liza mess-ups here! Complete show. Letterboxed and a bit pixelated. B
January 1st, 2016
Amour
10/23/02 ~ Broadway
Malcolm Gets, Melissa Errico, Norm Lewis
Shot from front mezzanine, very clear with lots of close-ups. A
Auntie Mame
11/24/03 ~ BCEFA Reading, New York
Charles Busch, Cris Alexander, Lucie Arnaz, Marian Seldes, Michael Berresse,Anthony Edwards, Swoosie Kurtz, Charles
Shaughnessy, Douglas Sills, B.D.Wong, Louis Zorich, Charles Kimbrough, Dylan Baker, Rue McClanahan, Sarah Uriarte Berry,
Christopher Sieber, Alison Fraser,Valerie Harper,T.J. Larke.
Pro-shot video, excellent quality. A
Beaches: A New Musical *Very Limited Trades*
8/16/15 ~ Oakbrook, IL
Shoshana Bean, Whitney Bashor, Presley Ryan, Brooklyn Shuck, Travis Taylor, Nancy Voights, Kelly Anne Clark, Jim Deselm, Samantha Pauly, Olivia Renteria, Mike Accardo, Andrew Varela, Holly Stauder.
Final matinee performance of the pre-Broadway production. Good video with one major issue. The picture is shaky
throughout and it is hard to watch this video with the picture constantly moving; it is well filmed but very distracting; there was a blooper during All I Need, when the sound system blew mid-song; clear audio. B 2 DVDs
Daddy Long Legs
12/10/15 ~ Off-Broadway
Megan McGinnis, Adam Halpin
Broadcast live from the Davenport Theatre in New York City. Nice quality. A
*Available as an AVI file or VOBs*
George M
9/12/70 ~ Television Production
Joel Grey, Bernadette Peters, Red Buttons, Jack Cassidy, Blythe Danner, Nanette Fabray, Anita Gillette, Austin Pendleton
Directed by Martin Charnin. Great quality. A
Gypsy
12/27/15 ~ BBC Broadcast
Imelda Staunton, Lara Pulver, Kevin Whately, Louise Gold, Anita Louise Combe, Julie Legrand
Pro-shot BBC Broadcast. Complete show. Excellent video and audio. A
*Available as a 720p MKV file or VOBs*
Hugh Jackman : Broadway to Oz
12/2015 ~ Brisbane, Australia
Hugh Jackman
This is the whole show from Brisbane. Steady "full stage" shot from audience right, with a clear view of the screens. No close-ups. B+
*Two MP4 files*
Jesus Christ Superstar : The Farewell Tour
3/25/07 ~ Phoenix, AZ
Ted Neeley, Corey Glover
Good quality video with nice picture and sound. A
The Littlest Angel
12/6/69 ~ Hallmark Hall of Fame
Johnny Whitaker, Fred Gwynne, Cab Calloway, E.G. Marshall, John McGiver, Tony Randall, George Rose, Connie Stevens, James Coco, Cris Alexander, Mary Jo Catlett.
Directed by Joe Layton. A little shepherd boy, newly arrived in Heaven, tries to adjust to life in the Hereafter. B
The Sound of Music
12/20/15 ~ ITV Television Presentation
Kara Tointon (Mr Selfridge, Pygmalion, EastEnders) as Maria; Julian Ovenden (Downton Abbey, Smash, My Night With Reg) as Captain Georg von Trapp; Katherine Kelly (Mr Selfridge, She Stoops To Conquer, Coronation Street) as Baroness Elsa Schraeder and Alexander Armstrong (Armstrong and Miller, Pointless, Danger Mouse) as Max Detweiler.
The timeless and true story of Maria and the von Trapp family comes to life on soundstages at London’s Three Mills Studios. Based on the original stage musical with a book by Lindsay & Crouse and suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp, The Sound of Music Live includes all of the songs from its classic score by Rodgers and Hammerstein, including How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria, Edelweiss, Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain and the title song.
Pro-shot ITV broadcast. Excellent quality. A
Sweeney Todd
1981 ~ Broadway
Dorothy Loudon, George Hearn
Amazing clarity. Very nice video for its age. A
Victor / Victoria
1997 ~ Broadway
Liza Minnelli, Tony Roberts, Michael Nouri
Very good audio. By Trust Me, the camera is in focus and doing good close-ups.
The very beginning of show is not on the video. The picture is great, but the filmer covers up the camera several times. Lower generation. B+
Wicked
10/25/14 ~ London
Kerry Ellis (Elphaba); Savannah Stevenson (Glinda); Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero); Martyn Ellis (The Wizard); Paul Clarkson (Doctor Dillamond); Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible); Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose); Sam Lupton (Boq)
Clear video and audio, but the picture is extremely shaky to the point that it's distracting.
Starts at the end of 'The Wizard and I'. B
Wigfield
7/17/03 ~ New York
Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello
A llittle shaky but still a good video with lots of close-ups; show based on their book of the same title. B+
December 26th, 2015
A Christmas Carol
11/25/94 ~ Madison Square Garden, New York
Walter Charles, Nick Corley, Matthew Mezzacappa, Michael Mandell, Robert Westenberg, Ken Jennings, Jeff Keller, Gerry
Vichi, Mary Stout, Emily Skinner
Recorded from the second row, so although it's well filmed, you are looking up at the stage. B
A Christmas Carol
12/30/01 ~ New York
Patrick Stewart
Great video of solo show. A
A Christmas Carol (A Musical Ghost Story)
12/2010 ~ Beverly, MA
David Coffee, Maureen Brennan, Josh Tower, Kevin Patrick Martin, Tom Staggs, Ryan Bates, Brian De Lorenzo
Produced by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using one camera on a tripod, with audio patched in directly from the soundboard. Presented "in-the-round". Disc also includes a three minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
12/16/12 ~ New York
Jeff McCarthy, Ken Land, Gilbert L. Bailey II, Tori Feinstein, Paul Aguirre, Natalie Hill, Philip Hoffman, Rosemary Loar
From the Theater at Madison Square Garden; a few blackouts lasting 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"; nice video. A-
In The Heights (Enhanced DVD)
2/14/08 ~ Broadway
Andrea Burns, Janet Dacal, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzales, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Karen Olivo, Seth Stewart.
First preview of this show that was recently at 37Arts. Great video with close-ups, as well as full stage shots for most of the ensemble numbers; starts off a bit shaky but improves greatly; only about a minute of cover-ups all together. Features a menu with scene selections. B+
Jane Eyre
12/8/15 ~ London (NT Live)
Madeleine Worrall, Felix Hayes, Ellena Vincent, Stevie Thompson, Maggie Tagney, Richard Hurst, Laura Elphinstone, Elly Condron
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A 2 DVDs
Oklahoma
7/2015 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Andy Martinez, Shannen Doyle, Pat Powers Wry, Matt Muccigrossi, Sarah Caldwell, Matt LaFargue
Pro-shot video. A
Sweeney Todd
9/3/06 ~ Broadway
Michael Cerveris, Patti LuPone, Mark Jacoby, Donna Lynne Champlin, Manoel Felciano, Alexander Gemignani, John Arbo,
Diana DiMarzio, Benjamin Magnuson, Lauren Molina
Final performance, includes curtain calls; shot is decently steady, but shaky every once in a while; there is a slight hissing noise in the background from the sound of the camera and it is a bit grainy in some areas. A 2 DVDs
Triumph Of Love
11/2001 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Misty Cotton, Eden Espinoza, Paul Green, Debbie Prutsman, Steve Glaudini, Michael G Hawkins
A production of Performance Riverside. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. A
Young Frankenstein
2015 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Michael Louis (Frankenstein), Ali Gleason (Elizabeth), Billy Geltzeiler (Igor), Kelliann De Carlo (Inga), Scott Daniels (The Monster), Katie Riley (Frau Blucher)
Pro-shot video. A
December 13th, 2015
Romeo And Bernadette
2/2003 ~ Millburn, NJ
Andy Karl, Rose De Candia, Adam Monley, Natalie Hill
A World Premiere performance from the Papermill Playhouse. Recorded through the house camera. A
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Live
1981 ~ Radio City Music Hall, New York
Mary Jo Salerno, Richard Bowne, Anne Francine
Disney's first Commercial Theatrical Venture with an expanded story, great costumes. Great fun, dubbed directly from commercial video. A
*Temporarily unavailable*
The Winter's Tale
11/26/15 ~ London
Kenneth Branagh, Judy Dench, Miranda Raison, Hadley Fraser, Michael Pennington, John Shrapnel, Jimmy Yuill
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production in 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. Includes featurettes and interviews. A 2 DVDs
December 6th, 2015
1776
7/1988 ~ North Carolina Theatre
David Chaney, Randell Haynes, Allen Walker Lane, Cass Morgan, Heidi Meyer, Steven F. Hall, Malcolm Hillgartner, Terrence Mann.
Excellent camera work, good overall clarity, very little extraneous camera motion; very few extreme close-ups, and the sound
seems to be mono for much of the video. B+
Beaches: A New Musical *Very Limited Trades*
6/25/15 ~ Oakbrook, IL
Shoshana Bean, Whitney Bashor, Presley Ryan, Brooklyn Shuck, Travis Taylor, Nancy Voights, Kelly Anne Clark, Jim Deselm
Beautiful HD capture of the Pre-Broadway premiere. This was the second preview and the show ran long; nice video with excellent picture and sound. A 2 DVDs
Camelot
6/7/07 ~ Philadelphia, PA
Michael York, Rachel York, James Barbour, Daniel Guzman, Eric Anderson, Robert J.Townsend
Beautiful production. Very nicely filmed and crystal clear. A little shaky for the first minute or two then the filmer settles
down for an amazing video. A
Carousel
2/2000 ~ Riverside, CA
Michael Goulet, Jessica Loofbourrow, Eileen Bowman, Ann Peck, Justin Robertson, Eric Anderson
Pro-shot video; excellent sound and clear picture with great closeups; very nice video. A
Chicago *Very Limited Trades*
7/5/15 ~ Broadway
Brandy Norwood, Amra-Faye Wright, Ivan Hernandez, Raymond Bokhour, NaTasha Yvette Williams, R. Lowe.
Excellent HD capture of Brandy Norwood joining the cast as Roxie. Everything is nicely captured, a few minor and quick parts to the extreme far right can be blocked a few times. Brandy did an excellent job in the role and was really giving a solid performance! A- 2 DVDs
Finding Neverland *Very Limited Trades*
7/22/15 ~ Broadway
Kevin Kern (u/s J.M. Barrie), Laura Michelle Kelly, Anthony Warlow, Carolee Carmello, Teal Wicks, Christopher Paul Richards as Peter, Eli Toikash as Jack, Casey Butler as George, Alex Dreier as Michael.
Beautiful HD capture of Kevin Kern in the role of Barrie. Also features Anthony taking over the role of Charles and a different set of the Davies children. Good clear video with nice picture and sound throughout. A 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
7/22/15 ~ Broadway
Taye Diggs, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Excellent HD capture of Taye's first performance as Hedwig. He added a lot of material and even an improv song about hair extensions; some lines were messed up and the show ran almost 20 minutes longer then normal. A 2 DVDs
In The Heights
3/5/08 ~ Broadway
Javier Munoz (u/s Usnavi), Andrea Burns, Robin De Jesus, Carlos Gomez, Mandy Gonzales, Christopher Jackson, Priscilla Lopez, Olga Merediz, Karen Olivo.
Great capture of this great show. Javier does a nice job; good close-ups and sound and excellent video. A
*Needs to be uploaded*
In The Heights
5/18/08 ~ Broadway
Krysta Rodriguez (u/s Vanessa), Seth Stewart, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olga Merediz, Stephanie Klemons (u/s Carla), Andrea
Burns, Priscilla Lopez, Carlos Gomez, Robin De Jesus, Mandy Gonzales, Christopher Jackson.
Brief cover-up for latecomers; no heads in the way; clear picture with close-ups and good sound; nice video. Features a nice menu. A
Into the Woods
12/16/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Miriam A Laube, Jeff Skowron, Rachael Warren, Jennie Greenberry, Jeremy Peter Johnson, Howie Seago, Kjerstine Rose Anderson, Miles Fletcher, Robin Goodrin Nordli, John Vickery, Royer Bockus, John Tufts, Catherine E. Coulson, Katie Bradley, Christiana Clark, Mauro Hantman.
From the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's production performed at The Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles; re-imagined version is very different but interesting and fun; show was stopped during the Act Two Finale for a medical emergency in the audience, but continues without a hitch; no washout, one short blackout, and no obstruction; first two and a half minutes of Act One are blacked out, but after that complete; nice close-ups and stage shots; very good video. A 2 DVDs
Into the Woods *Limited Trades*
7/27/15 ~ St. Louis, MO
Heather Headley, Rob McClure, Erin Dilly, Ken Page, Elena Shaddow, Ryan Silverman, Andrew Samonsky, Jason Gotay, Sara Kapner, Ellen Harvey.
Beautiful HD capture from the famous MUNY outdoor venue; latecomers cause cover-ups for the few couple of minutes;
very clear picture and sound throughout. A 2 DVDs
The Lark
2/10/57 ~ Hallmark Hall of Fame
Julie Harris, Boris Karloff, Eli Wallach, Basil Rathbone, Denholm Elliott, Jack Warden
Bruce Gordon, Michael Higgins, Ralph Roberts, Julie Harris and Boris Karloff recreated their stage roles for this TV broadcast.
Includes the original Hallmark commercials. B
Next to Normal *Very Limited Trades*
12/21/08 ~ Crystal City, VA
Alice Ripley, J. Robert Spencer, Aaron Tveit, Jennifer Damiano, Louis Hobson, Adam Chanler-Berat.
Excellent rare capture of the Pre-Broadway D.C. run. This is when the show finally found focus, took shape and fell into place. Such a remarkable and raw performance from Alice here. If you thought you have seen her best performance, think again! A
The Visit *Only For Wants*
6/3/15 ~ Broadway
Chita Rivera, Tom Nelis, George Abud, Jason Danieley, Matthew Deming, Diana DiMarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes, Tom Nelis, Chris Newcomer, Mary Beth Peil, Aaron Ramey, John Riddle, Elena Shaddow, Timothy Shew, Michelle Veintimilla
Tom Nelis took over the role of Anton when Roger Rees departed the production. Good HD video with clear picture and great sound; good video. A
Waitress: A New Musical *Very Limited Trades*
9/2/15 ~ Cambridge, MA
Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Jeanna De Waal, Drew Gehling, Joe Tippett, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Jeremy Morse, Giana Ribeiro.
Stunning HD capture of the new Pre-Broadway Sara Bareilles musical. Beautiful production and equally stunning performances. Jessie as you have come to expect gives a flawless performace with such beautiful and heartbreaking moments, with a matching cast! A+ 2 DVDs
The Wild Party - Encores! *Only For Wants*
7/18/15 ~ New York matinee
Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joaquina Kalukango, Miriam Shor, Ryan Andes, Talene Monahon,
Renee Albulario, Penelope Armstead-Williams, James Brown III, Rachel De Benedet, Raymond J. Lee, Kenita R. Miller, Sydney Morton, Clifton Oliver, Charlie Pollock, Britton Smith, Ryan Steele, Samantha Sturm.
Fantastic HD video but since this is City Center, there are a couple heads at the bottom of the screen that are shot excellently around. Very nice video with clear picture and sound. A
The Wiz - Live
12/3/15 - NBC-TV
Shanice Williams, Stephanie Mills, Elijah Kelley, Ne-Yo, David Alan Grier, Amber Riley, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Uzo Aduba, Common.
Live NBC broadcast of the classic musical. A
*Available as a 720p MKV file or VOBs*
November 10th, 2015
An Act of God *Only for Wants*
7/15/15 ~ Broadway
Jim Parsons, Christopher Fitzgerald, Tim Kazurinsky
Excellent HD capture of this hilarious show. Clear picture and good sound; nice video. A 2 DVDs
Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do
11/6/15 ~ PBS-TV
A retrospective of Broadway legend Chita Rivera's career. Luminaries Dick Van Dyke, John Kander, Carol Lawrence, Ben Vereen, and others pay tribute to the dynamic singer, dancer, and actress. Anita in “West Side Story,” Rosie in “Bye Bye Birdie,” Velma in “Chicago,” --- these are just some of the iconic roles created by the two-time Tony Award winner. Also see her newly filmed concert repertoire.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. A
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time *Very Limited Trades*
7/1/15 ~ Broadway
Alex Sharp, Francesca Faridany, Ian Barford, Enid Graham, Helen Carey, Keren Dukes (u/s Mrs. Shears), Richard Hollis
Excellent HD capture of the 2015 Best Play and Actor Tony Awards. Well captured from the orchestra with a head occasionally in the way but does not interfere; clear picture and sound throughout. A 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
4/11/15 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell, Shannon Conley
Excellent HD capture; well filmed with great clear picture, excellent sound; lots of funny jokes. A 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Only for Wants*
7/3/15 ~ Broadway
Darren Criss, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Excellent HD capture of Darren toward the end of his run. Some great new jokes and variations on the songs. The bottom of the screen is cut off a little sometimes, but otherwise, clear with great sound; nice video. A- 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
7/22/15 ~ Broadway
Taye Diggs, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Excellent HD capture of Taye's first performance as Hedwig. He added a lot of material and even an improv song about hair extensions; some line flubs and the show ran almost 20 minutes longer then normal. A 2 DVDs
Jekyll & Hyde
10/15/09 ~ South Korea
Brad Little, Juan Jackson, Belinda Wollaston, Lucy Maunder, Hayden Tee, Michael Lee Porter
Multi-camera proshot of the recent South Korean tour. An amazing video with an amazing mostly Australian cast. Good, clear video. A 2 DVDs
Little Shop of Horrors - Encores! *Very Limited Trades*
7/2/15 ~ New York
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; the last 15 minutes (when 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. Great, clear sound throughout with nice picture through the most of the show. B+ 2 DVDs
On the 20th Century *Very Limited Trades*
3/3/15 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson
Very well filmed in HD with clear crisp picture and excellent sound filmed from center of mezzanine with nice close-ups; very good video. A
Piaf
1984 ~ Filmed for television
Jane Lapotaire, Jean Smart, Patti LuPone, David Leary, Robert Christian, Peter Friedman, Judith Ivey
Pro-shot video; excellent production filmed for TV. A
Tannhauser
10/31/15 ~ New York
Pro-shot video from The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD telecast to movie theaters; good video. A 2 DVDs
The Wild Party - Encores! *Very Limited Trades*
7/17/15 ~ New York
Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joaquina Kalukango, Miriam Shor, Ryan Andes, Talene Monahon
Excellent HD capture from the Encores Summer Series! Great video with clear picture and sound; very nice. A 2 DVDs
October 29th, 2015
General Foods 25th Anniversary Show: A Tribute To Rodgers And Hammerstein
3/28/54 ~ CBS-TV
Mary Martin served as the program’s host. The show paid tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein by presenting musical numbers from the following successful Rodgers and Hammerstein shows: Allegro, Carousel, The King and I, Oklahoma and South Pacific. In Black and White. 90-minutes, complete with original commercials. A-
March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland
1991 ~ Hartford, CT
Evan Pappas, Roger Bart, Etan Ofrane, Barbara Walsh
Both shows together; full stage shot in a small theatre; good sound but some generation loss and spotlight washout makes it hard to see faces. B
The Visit
8/14 ~ Williamstown, MA
Chita Rivera (Claire Zachanassian), Jason Danieley (Frederich Kuhn), Judy Kuhn (Matilde), Roger Rees (Anton Schell), David Garrison (Peter Dummermut), Rick Holmes (Father Josef), Michelle Veintimilla (Young Claire), John Bambery (Young Anton), Melanie Field (Ottilie), Diana DiMarzio (Annie Dummermut).
Presented as part of the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Filmed from the balcony. Full stage shot - no close-ups, but you get a good sense of the show. A-
October 26th, 2015
The Barber of Seville
10/19/15 ~ London
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the production at the English National Opera in London. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Sung in English. A 2 DVDs
Frank Wildhorn and Friends
9/30/15 ~ PBS-TV
Frank Wildhorn performs with vocalists Clint Holmes, Carrie Manolakos and Adrienne Warren. Some of the songs performed include these hits: "Someone Like You" ( Jekyll & Hyde), "Sarah" (Civil War) "I’ll Forget You" (Scarlet Pimpernel) and "Where do Broken Hearts Go" which was made famous by Whitney Houston. Wildhorn also debuts a brand new song called "Sad Eyes." A
Henry V
10/22/15 ~ London
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the production at the Royal Shakespeare Company in London. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A 2 DVDs
Othello
10/17/15 ~ New York
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the production at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Sung in Italian. A 2 DVDs
Romeo and Juliet
9/22/15 ~ London
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the production at the Royal Opera House in London. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A 3 DVDs
Save the Children : Christmas Carols and Festive Songs
1989 ~ West End
This hour long video features Christmas Carols (and 'festive songs') sung by the London companies of Chess, Les Mis, Me and My Girl, Phantom, Starlight Express, as well as featuring Sarah Brightman, David Essex, Michael Crawford, Claire Moore, Michael Ball, Paul Nicholas, Elaine Paige, Frances Ruffelle, Stephanie Lawrence, Colm Wilkinson, plus an all-star "we are the world" inspired title song with a cornucopia of Broadway, Australian and London theater stars. A
October 24th/25th, 2015
Amazing Grace
2014 ~ Germany (Commercial Release)
Arne Stephan, Lucy Scherer, Daniel Rakasz, Sonja Tiéschky, Susanna Panzner, Stefan Poslovski, Peti van der Velde, Nyassa Alberta, Bonita Niessen
German Choir musical based on the classic gospel song 'Amazing Grace' and the story of its author. A
Finian's Rainbow
10/24/09 ~ Broadway
Jim Norton, Kate Baldwin, Cheyenne Jackson, Christopher Fitzgerald, Chuck Cooper, Guy Davis, Alina Faye, Terri White,
William Youmans
Great capture of a very charming show with great performers. Just a few short blackouts in a couple spots, which total about three mintutes. Great video. A
Follies
6/3/13 ~ Toulon, France
Charlotte Page, Liz Robertson, Graham Bickley, Jerome Pradon, Nicole Croisille, Fra Fee, Jessie May, Stuart Neal, Wake Sophie May, Julia Sutton, Marilyn Hill Smith, Kristy Swiff, Sarah Ingram, Denis d'Arcangelo
Co-produced by the Opera de Toulon and the Opera Theatre of Metz. This was the first time Follies was ever presented in France, and uses the complete full orchestrations not usually heard in recent productions. This is a fantastic production, but has some interesting directorial choices like the ghosts of the Weismann girls are topless, and Solange is played by a man in drag. In English, with French subtitles. Pro-shot for broadcast on French television. A
Jane Eyre
4/18/01 ~ Broadway
Marla Schaffel, James Barbour, Mary Stout
Steady, clear shot. Really nice close-ups. A
Jane Eyre
5/20/01 ~ Broadway
Marla Schaffel, James Barbour, Mary Stout, Elizabeth DeGrazia, Lee Zarrett (u/s)
Shot from second row front mezzanine, steady and clear, mostly zooms and close-ups. A 2 DVDs
Les Miserables
1996 ~ Duisburg, Germany
Jerzy Jeszke, Hardy Rudolz, Sanni Luis, Cornelia Drese, Martin Berger, Felix Martin, Anne Welte, Tom Zahner, Willi Welp, Jens Janke, Frank Logemann, Kristin Hölck, Evelyn Werner, Andre Bauer, Tracy Plester
Original Duisburg Cast; Pro-shot. A
Paint Your Wagon - Encores! *Very Limited Trades*
3/19/15 ~ New York
Keith Carradine, Alexandra Socha, Justin Guarini, Jenni Barber, Melissa van der Schyff, William Youmans, Robert Creighton, Caleb Damschroder, Nathaniel Hackmann, Robyn Hurder, Adam Monley, Scott Wakefield
Nicely filmed HD video with great close-ups, clear sound and nice picture throughout; good video. A
October 22nd/23rd, 2015
Annie
6/2011 ~ Plays in the Park. NJ
Emma Schwartz, Todd Fenstermaker, Vicki Tripodo, Gabrielle Visser, Randy Accardi, Allison Foote, Jack Cibrian
Pro-shot video with clear picture and sound; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Carol and Chita *Limited Trades*
7/1998 ~ Beverly, MA
A North Shore Music Theater presentation of a musical revue in two acts starring Carol Channing and Chita Rivera. Each of
these show-business legends does her own Vegas /summer-circuit act, appearing in alphabetical order. Performed "in-theround." The first act belongs to Carol, the second act is all Chita's. Channing's credits: musical director, Robert Wendel; choreography, Honi Coles; costumes, Bob Mackie. Rivera's credits: writer-director, Fred Ebb; musical director, Greg Dlugos; choreography, Chris Chadman,Wayne Cilento, Ron Field, Lisa Mordente, Chet Walker. Chita's Boys: Richard Amaro, Lloyd Culbreath, and Richard Montya. Filmed using multiple cameras with sound patched directly into the cameras from the soundboard. Has counter numbers on the bottom of the screen. A
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde *Limited Trades*
8/1996 ~ North Shore Music Theatre
Michael X. Martin
Pro-shot archival tape of regional production. Different than the Wildhorn version from Broadway. A-
Dreamgirls
8/2005 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Thelita Riddick, Kimberly Thomas, Shelese Franklin, David Hughes, Daisy Hobbs, K. Michael
Filmed using multiple cameras. Crystal clear. Nice production. Good clear video. A 2 DVDs
Into the Woods
3/2001 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Susannah Hall, Erik McEwen, Benita Schekel, Stan Chandler, Kirsten Benton, Jodi Julian, Caroline Rath, Lindsay Martin,
Jennifer Young, Paul Green
Riverside Pro-shot archive video; nicely filmed with great sound and excellent closeups; good video. A
Into the Woods *Limited Trades*
12/2005 ~ Palo Alto, CA
Christiane Noll, Jackson Davis, Thursday Farrar, Francis Jue, Courtney Stokes, Cristin Boyle, Suzanne Grodner, Alison Ewing, C. Kelly Wright, Robert Brewer, Bill Olson, Tielle Baker, Maureen McVerry, James Monroe Iglehart
The King & I
2000 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Holly Logue, Michele Cuevas, Ed Logue
Pro-shot; nice video. A-
Once Upon A Mattress
12/12/72 ~ Pro-shot for TV
Carol Burnett, Jack Gilford, Bernadette Peters, Ken Berry, Jane White, Wally Cox
Great picture and sound. B+
Once Upon A Mattress
7/2007 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Michele Crefeld, Ed Carlo, Marti Bookstein, David DeSio, Paul Salvatoriello, Kathleen Campbell Jackson, Christopher Baron, Tom McNeill, Shannon Connolly
Pro-shot; nice video. A- 2 DVDs
The Rocky Horror Show - LIVE!
10/18/15 ~ BBC-TV
A live performance on stage of The Rocky Horror Show. The movie, Rocky Horror Picture Show, was originally performed onstage, and this marks the 40th anniversary of that movie. Narrators: Richard O'Brien, Stephen Fry, Anthony Head, Emma Bunton, Adrian Edmondson. A+
*Available as a 720p MP4 file or VOBs*
Seussical the Musical
Summer 2006 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Joe Riley, Christopher Guell, Kathleen Campbell Jackson, Lisa Van Doren, Mike Restaino, Tenin Baba Ndanani, David Christopher, Carol Straffi, Art Neill, Alison Gleason, Tara Taliaferro, Rachel Yucht, David Pacheco, Benjamin Brooks, Joseph E. Nelan, Robert D. Argen, J.P. Crowley, Jack Cibrian, Steve Leshchanka, Ben Simons.
Pro-shot, very good video. A 2 DVDs
Shrek: The Musical
7/2014 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Michael McEntee, Kat LeFevre, Timothy Walton, Dan Thomas Cook, Mimi Francis, Billy Geltzeiler, Meghan Cordier, Sarah Caldwell, Julia McKenna, Kieran McKenna
Pro-shot video with clear picture and sound; very nice video. A
The Who's Tommy *Limited Trades*
1995 ~ Tour
Big League production starring Michael Seelbach as Tommy. Pro-shot, nice copy. A-
October 17th/18th, 2015
Assassins
1/28/03 ~ Hartford, CT
Matthew Williams, Benjamin Fordham, Kevin Keating, Sasha Bratt, Brie Schwartz, Kari Ann Sweeney, Christopher Simpson, James Bisbee, Brendan Padgett, and David Constantine.
Professionallly filmed video of the Stephen Sondheim musical at Trinity College. A
Awake and Sing!
1972 ~ Broadway Archive
Walter Matthau, Ruth Storey, Felicia Farr
The portrait of a Jewish family in a Bronx tenement during the Depression years. Based on the play by Clifford Odets. A
Bare : A Pop Opera
2013 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Payson Lewis, Jonah Platt, Lindsay Pearce, Katie Stevens, Nathan Parrett, Stephanie Andersen, Alissa-Nicole Koblentz, John Griffin, Caitlin Ary, Kelsey Hainlen, Casey Hayden, Christopher Higgins, Reesa Ishiyama, Harrison Meloeny, Katherine Washington.
Professionally filmed at the Hayworth in Downtown Los Angeles. Directed by Calvin Remsberg. A 2 DVDs
*Available as two HD MP4s as well*
Bare : A Pop Opera
2015 ~ Madison, WI
Aaron Insko, Kurtis Hopp, Sami Sobaski, Katie Cass, Dan Pietrangelo, Annamae Collins, Isabella Virrueta, Alyson Barrett
A production of the Mercury Players/OUT!Cast Theatre. Professionally filmed at the Bartell Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. A
2 DVDs
Bat Boy The Musical
2005 ~ Ithaca, NY
Dan Wolpow, Becky Lord, Ansel Brasseur, Emily Walton
A Cornell University / Ithaca college production by the Melodramatics Theatre Company; Pro-shot video; clear picture and sound. A
Chicago
8/2015 ~ Lincoln, NE
Professionally filmed at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Full stage shot. No close-ups. A
Evil Dead The Musical
11/14/14 ~ Harrisburg, PA
Unknown Cast
Professionally filmed at Penn State Harrisburg. Performed by the Capital Players. A
Fashions for Men
10/15/15 ~ PBS-TV
Joe Delafield, Annie Purcell, John Tufts
Set in a high-class haberdashery in Budapest, Ferenc Molnár’s comedy of character tells the story of shop owner Peter Juhász, a saintly beacon of decency who only sees the good in everyone, making him easy prey for the sinners who surround him – including his wife Adele, who runs away with a snooty salesman.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. A+
Fiddler on the Roof
1999 ~ LA County School for the Arts
Josh Groban, Amanda Avila
Pro-shot video of production Josh Groban performed in this before he rose to fame. A fantastic production for a school play;
very good quality. A-
The Gin Game
1981 ~ PBS-TV
Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn
Black and White PBS Presentation. Some generation loss. B+
Hamlet
10/15/15 ~ NT Live
Benedict Cumberbatch
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Barbican Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes behind-the-scenes featurette. A+ 2 DVDs
*Still being uploaded*
Kiss Me Kate
1992 ~ East Hampton, NY
A production of the Community Theatre Company in East Hampton, Long Island. Pro-shot. B
Kiss Me Kate
1997 ~ San Mateo, CA
Barry Seymour as Fred/Petruchio and Catherine Petrek as Lilli/Kate
A production of the Peninsula Civic Light Opera. Pro-shot. Some generation loss. B 2 DVDs
La Cage Aux Folles
1990 ~ Orlando, FL
Bryce Ward, John McCombs, Ian Knauer, Sally Boyett, Ray Clickner, Kathy Miller, Michael Morman, Patrick Norris, Donna Pieroni, Keith Allen, Vincent Doyle
A production of the Civic Theatre of Central Florida. Pro-shot. A- 2 DVDs
*Hardcoded chapter labels at the bottom of the frame*
Lip Service
1988 ~ HBO-TV
Griffin Dunne, Paul Dooley, Jonathan Katz, Felicity Huffman, Fran Brill
Based on the Off-Broadway play by Howard Korder with music by David Yazbek, produced by David Mamet and directed by William H. Macy. A
Little Shop of Horrors
1987 ~ Gulfport, MS
Unknown Cast
Professionally filmed video of the Howard Ashman/Alan Menken musical at the Gulfport Little Theatre in Mississippi. Generation loss. C
Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta
2/9/84 ~ Pro-Shot TV
Patti LuPone, Walter Bobby, Priscilla Lopez, Lonnie Price, Ellen Foley, Martin Vidnovic, Joe Hudson
A musical which takes place in a laundromat, where Patti LuPone plays a ghost who lives in one of the dryers, and offers
advice to the patrons. This pro-shot video, filmed for TV, reunites the 1979 cast of the Off-Broadway musical of the same
name. This was intended to be the pilot for a series of lesser known musicals to be televised, but the series was never picked up. A
The Love Note
9/2014 ~ Off-Broadway
Bethany McCall, Courtney Rada, Katie Mebane, Jenna Perez, Megan Beard, Lauren DeFillipo, Sam Harvey, Nick Anastasia,
Blair Heather Anderson
Decent video of this tween musical about a farm girl Jessie who becomes the new girl and learns the woes of middle school with the help of her imaginary friend, Airy. B
*This is an MP4 file*
Mean Girls: The Musical
11/2012 ~ Albany, NY
Elizabeth Tryon, Jessica Lamoureaux, Mikaela Holmes, Suzie Hogan, Victoria Casciaro, Gregg Albertson, Abbey Naumowicz
A College of St. Rose student written production based on the movie; Pro-shot video. Filmed from the right side with clear sound. A-
Michelangelo's Models
1982 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Los Feliz production - no cast information
Robert Patrick play. Michelangelo, the most sought after artist in Europe is having problems choosing between three
lovers - a prince, a servant and a hustler. Good, clear sound. B
A New Brain
11/2006 ~ Ithaca, NY
Devlin Shand, Eric Carsia, Jill McCoy, Jason Martinez, Ariel Reid, Daniel Kirr, Melissa Shapiro
A Cornell University / Ithaca college production by the Melodramatics Theatre Company. Pro-shot video; well filmed with clear picture and sound. A
A New Brain
4/2013 ~ Hartford, CT
Corey Trowbridge, Perin Adams, Luke Hickox, Robin Rightmyer, Perin Blake, Kristin Bertschmann, Malcom Moon, Davis Kim, Ebban Maeda, Rachael Rossetti, and Marisa Tornello.
Professionally filmed video of the William Finn musical at Trinity College. A
Show Boat
10/16/15 ~ PBS-TV
Vanessa Williams, Julian Ovenden, Lauren Worsham, Norm Lewis, Jane Alexander, Fred Willard
The landmark musical brought vividly to life by the New York Philharmonic, with an all-star cast. Live from Lincoln Center. A+
Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier
7/2013 ~ Chicago, IL
Alex Paul, Robert Manion, Denise Donovan, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Lauren Lopez, Jim Povolo, Nick Gage, Joseph Walker, Meredith Stepien, Jeff Blim, Rachael Soglin, Dylan Saunders.
Pro-shot performance from StarKid Productions of a twisted, comedic, adult-oriented take on the Disney classic Aladdin, from the clever minds behind A Very Potter Musical. Beautiful quality and sound and just an all around fun, unorthodox musical. A+
Wonderful Town
1998 ~ East Hampton, NY
A production of the Community Theatre Company in East Hampton, Long Island. Pro-shot. B
October 15th/16th, 2015
Bare : The Reunion Concert
10/12/15 ~ 54 Below, NYC
Reunion Concert featuring cast members from the 2000 Los Angeles Production, 2004 New York Production, 2012 New York Production, 2013 Los Angeles Production and 2013 London Production. Most musical numbers are complete. Very nice capture from the audience. A
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On!
2010 ~ HBO Special
Bette Midler returns in this Las Vegas extravaganza taped before a packed house at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the 70-minute cavalcade features an exhilarating tour de force of some of Ms. Midler’s colorful and classic stage characters.
Pro-Shot HBO Presentation. A
Cry-Baby : The Reunion Concert
9/17/15 ~ 54 Below, NYC
Reunion Concert featuring cast members from the Original Broadway Production. Most songs are complete, some highlights. Nice capture from the audience. A
Death of a Salesman
2000 ~ Broadway
Brian Dennehy, Elizabeth Franz, Ron Eldard, Ted Koch, Howard Witt, Richard Thompson, Kate Buddeke, Stephanie March
Pro-shot performance filmed for Showtime. A
Evita
3/2000 ~ Hartford, CT
Amy Williams, Nathaniel Zeitz, Devin Goodman, Alicia Ditta, James Baird, Sasha Bratt, Seth Tillman and Peter Blair
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
Here Lies Love Concert
11/25/13 ~ Terminal 5, NYC
Concert to support relief efforts in the Philippines following Super Typhoon Yolanda featuring the Original Off-Broadway Cast. Scaled-down production of the show. Some songs are complete, mostly highlights. A bit shaky at times. Full-stage shot. Features speeches by David Byrne, Jose Llana, and the Filipino Ambassador. A
Jesus Christ Superstar
5/2005 ~ Italy
Rob Fowler, Dave Moskin, Talita Angwarmasse, and Erwin Windegger
Single-cam Pro-shot video. Filmed in Bolzano, Italy. A
Journey's End
2/10/07 ~ Broadway
Hugh Dancy, Boyd Gaines, Jefferson Mays, Stark Sands, John Ahlin, Nick Berg Barnes, John Behlmann, Justin Blanchard,
Kieran Campion, John Curless, Richard Poe.
A very dark show; some spots that the camera had trouble focusing, but the sound is excellent so you can follow the show
even when you cant see it; includes NY1 reviews. B+
Parade
2/2014 ~ Hartford, CT
Jamie Ballan, A. J. Ballard, Kristan Bertschmann, Jamie Brandel, Erik Bloomquist, Preston Carey, Anisha Chakrabarti, Avery Dwyer, Jay Fazzino, Luke Hickox, Tina Lipson, Ebban Maeda, Mac McCarthy, Malcom Moon, Jackie Pennell, Forrest Robinette, Rachel Rossetti, Ann Satine, Brandon Serafino, John Stiller, Marisa Tornello, Sarah Wallingford, Malcolm Williams and Lauren Yianilos.
Professionally filmed production of the Jason Robert Brown musical at Trinity College. A
Peter Pan
1976 ~ Hallmark Hall of Fame
Mia Farrow, Danny Kaye, John Gielgud, Paula Kelly, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Virginia McKenna, Briony McRoberts, Tony Sympson
Another live action musical version of the play, with all-new songs by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley rather than the
ones used in the Mary Martin version. Suffers from generation loss. B
Working
3/2002 ~ Hartford, CT
Alex Gould, Shannon Fillion, Sasha Bratt, Cynthia Convey, Scott Troost, Ben Fordham, Matthew Williams, Brendan Padgett, Maggie Croteau, Kevin Keating, Shayla Titley, and Noah Harrell.
Professionally filmed production of the Stephen Schwartz musical at Trinity College. A
October 12th/13th, 2015
Animal Farm
1/18/97 ~ Hartford, CT
Musical based on the book Animal Farm by George Orwell, adapted by Peter Hall, Lyrics by Adrian Mitchell and Music by Richard Peaslee.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
Another Antigone
2013 ~ Hartford, CT
Luke Hickox, Rachel Rossetti, Maggie Munoz, and Malcolm Moon
Based on the Greek tragedy, Antigone by Sophocles, the play is a classic tale of how unbending hubris destroys all who fall prey to its spell. Includes a Q&A session with award-winning playwright and novelist A.R. Gurney.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
Barbara Undershaft
2003 ~ Hartford, CT
Alicia Ditta, Brendan Padgett, Ben Fordham, Kari Anne Sweeney, Anna Vognsen, Christopher Simpson, Kevin Keating, Jamie Tracey, Sasha Bratt, Lesley Waters, Shannon Fillion, and Matthew Bamberg-Johnson.
A musical of George Bernard Shaw's play Major Barbara. Composed by Professor Gerald Moshell.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
The Importance of Being Earnest
10/8/15 ~ London
David Suchet, Emily Barber, Michael Benz, Philip Cumbus, Imogen Doel, Michele Dotrice, Richard O'Callaghan, David Killick, Brendan Hooper.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Vaudeville Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
Into The Woods *Limited Trades*
1993 ~ Wytenshaw, England
Caroline O'Conner, Grania Renihan, Glyn Kerslake, Charles Foster, Fenton Gray, Barry James, Di Botcher, Lindsey Dawson
Very well filmed, extremely clear video. Almost looks pro-shot with nice closeups and good sound. A
Othello
8/26/15 ~ London
Hugh Quarshie, Lucian Msamati, Joanna Vanderham, James Corrigan, Scarlett Brookes, Ayesha Dharker, Brian Protheroe
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
Rent
10/2012 ~ Hartford, CT
Kristan Bertschmann , Corey Trowbridge, Sean Snyder, Sarah Watson, Malcolm Williams, Rey Llena, Kathryn Durkin, and Marc Alexis.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
Shrek
6/2014 ~ Kuwait
Unknown cast
The hit musical about a green ogre and a donkey. Filmed at Live Theater in Kuwait. Pro-Shot. A
*This is in English*
Sylvia
11/2013 ~ Kuwait
Josef Stagg, Chelsey Stuyt, Sharon Williams, and Andrew Batty
This charming A. R. Gurney script was brought to the stage at Live Theater in Kuwait. Directed by Hassan Rawas. Pro-Shot. A
*This is in English*
October 11th, 2015
The Band Wagon - Encores!
11/14/14 ~ New York
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Laura Osnes, Tony Sheldon, Michael Berresse, Tracey Ullman, Michael McKean
Very good video with clear sound and some spotlight washout but filmed very well with excellent close-ups and well filmed full stage shots for the dancing scenes; good video. A
Company
2007 ~ Broadway
Raul Esparza, Kelly Jeanne Grant,Angel Desai, Elizabeth Stanley, Matt Castle,Amy Justman, Fred Rose, Leenya Rideout, Keith
Buterbaugh, Kristin Huffman, Robert Cunningham, Heather Laws, Bruce Sabath, Barbara Walsh.
Pro-shot HD video of the Broadway revival cast. A+
*This is a 1080p MKV file ripped directly from the Blu-Ray disc*
The Cradle Will Rock - Encores!
7/13/13 ~ New York
Raul Esparza, Judy Kuhn, Anika Noni Rose, Danny Burstein, Eisa Davis, Peter Friedman, Aidan Gemme, David Margulies, Martin Moran, Michael Park, Robert Petkoff, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Matthew Saldivar, Henry Stram.
Well filmed video with some close-ups and mostly full stage shots, which works better for the staging of this show; very good clear sound. A-
Evita *Only For Wants*
1989 ~ European Tour
Florence Lacey, James Sbano, Rob Alton, Suzan Postel, Michael Licata
This is the original Hal Prince production. B
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
4/11/15 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell, Shannon Conley (u/s Yitzhak)
Excellent HD capture; well filmed with great clear picture and excellent sound; lots of funny jokes. A 2 DVDs
It Shoulda Been You *Very Limited Trades*
4/11/15 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, David Burtka, Harriet Harris, Sierra Boggess, Lisa Howard, Montego Glover, Chip Zien, Josh Grisetti, Michael X Martin, Anne L Nathan, Nick Spangler.
Excellent HD video filmed from center mezzanine with very clear picture, nice close-ups and great sound; good video. A
Lady Be Good - Encores!
2/5/15 ~ New York
Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Richard Poe, Douglas Sills, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Kirsten Wyatt, Charissa Bertels, Ward Billeisen, Kerry Conte, Darien Crago, Cody Davis, Christine DiGiallonardo, Leah Edwards, Drew Franklin, Joe Grandy, Tiffany Haas, Drew Humphrey, Megan Kelley, Cara Kjellman, Timothy McDevitt, Jason Mills, Kristyn Pope, Jake Primmerman, David Scott Purdy, Lindsay Roberts, Kelly Sheehan.
Nicely filmed with mostly full stage shots for the dance numbers but close-ups as well; very clear picture and sound; nice video. A
Looped *Only For Wants*
2/23/10 ~ Broadway
Valerie Harper, Brian Hutchison, Michael Mulherin
Nice clear video with good picture and sound. A
Something Rotten! *Very Limited Trades*
3/23/15 ~ Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Brooks Ashmanskas, Peter Bartlett
Excellent HD video of the first Broadway preview; filmed from center mezzanine with excellent close-ups and full stage shots with great clear picture and clear sound; good video. A
Sunset Boulevard
7/14/95 ~ Broadway
Betty Buckley, Alan Campbell, Alice Ripley, Steven Stein-Grainger
A decent copy of the show with enough generational loss and lower sound, but still a decent video. B+
Sweeney Todd
July 1986 ~ New Brunswick, NJ
Pro-shot video from the Plays in the Park theater company; great production, well filmed with slight discoloration and generation loss. B+
Twelfth Night
11/27/13 ~ Broadway
Mark Rylance, Liam Brennan, Samuel Barnett, Stephen Fry, Peter Hamilton Dyer, Paul Chahidi, Colin Hurley, Angus Wright,
Joseph Timms, John Paul Connolly
Amazing show by the RSC company all-male cast; faithful adaptation with wonderful comedy; some obstruction at the front of the stage, and moments of shakiness. Complete show, includes curtain call and BCEFA speech. A- 2 DVDs
The Visit *Very Limited Trades*
3/27/15 ~ Broadway
Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, Jason Danieley, George Abud, Matthew Deming, Diana DiMarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes
Good HD video with clear picture with some spotlight washout; nice picture and very clear sound. A
The Visit
8/2014 ~ Massachusetts
Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, George Abud, Jason Danieley, Matthew Deming, Diana DiMarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes, Tom Nelis, Chris Newcomer, Mary Beth Peil, Aaron Ramey, John Riddle, Elena Shaddow, Timothy Shew, Michelle Veintimilla
Filmed at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Full stage shot, no close-ups.
Waiting for Godot
11/24/13 ~ Broadway
Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley, Aidan Gemme
Opening Night video; first couple of minutes of each play is audio only, but it's an unobstructed, steady shot. Very minor wandering. Includes curtain call. A- 2 DVDs
October 10th, 2015
The Apple Family Plays : Scenes From Life in the Country
2014 ~ PBS-TV
Maryann Plunkett, Laila Robins, Jon DeVries, Stephen Kunken
Filmed for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) new series called Theater Close-Up, three of the four plays
in Richard Nelson series. Missing is Sweet and Sad, which I will have soon. Includes That Hopey Changey Thing, Sorry and Regular Singing. A 3 DVDs
Bombshell in Concert
6/8/15 ~ New York
Christian Borle, Will Chase, Ann Harada, Megan Hilty, Brian D'Arcy James, Jeremy Jordan, Donna McKechnie, Katharine McPhee, Debra Messing, Ripley Sobo.
Not the complete show; songs only. Filmer does a good job of shooting around heads. Fan-Made DVD with title cards. B
Carrie the Musical
3/2015 ~ Hartford, CT
Caroline Cannon, Kristan Bertschmann, Maggie Powderly, Preston Carey, Lydia Haynes, Ebban Maeda, Aysha Salam, Luke Hickox, Adelaide Pearl Jenkins, Rae Rossetti, Diana Zee Chandler, Paul Andrew Willis, Mike Ruby, and Henry Minot.
Professionally filmed production at Trinity College. Letterboxed. A
Creating Ragtime
1998 ~ PBS Documentary
Presented by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary shows the development of the musical, from the recording of the OBC to the staging and rehearsals. Features Press Reel. A
Dames at Sea
1/1995 ~ Hartford, CT
Amy Kunen, Michael Robertson, Aaron O’Connell, and Daniel La.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. Some spotlight washout. A-
Deaf West Theatre and the Broadway Musical : Big River and Beyond
2/8/14 ~ UCLA
Ray Knapp, Jeff Calhoun, Steve Landau, Bill O'Brien, Linda Bove, Ed Waterstreet, Tyrone Giordano, Gwen Stewart, Michael Arden, Michael McElroy.
Hosted at UCLA, this 98 minute staged interview features crew and actors from the Tony Award winning 2003 revival of Big River and the upcoming Broadway revival of Spring Awakening, both of which incorporate deaf actors performing with sign-language along with the music. Features performances of 'Muddy Water', 'Worlds Apart', and 'Waiting for the Light to Shine'. A
Follies in Concert
1985 ~ New York
Carol Burnett, Mandy Patinkin, Barbara Cook, Elaine Stritch, Lee Remick, George Hearn
Lincoln Center. Concert staging with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Pro-shot video, includes a backstage and behind the scenes special. A+
Godspell
3/2001 ~ Hartford, CT
Jennie Noakes, Tim O’Brien, Peter Blair, Jeanette Bonner, Shayla Titley, Alicia Ditta, Dave Wilson, Ben Fordham, Dana Viltz, Neil Foley, Matt Williams, Alex Gould, Cynthia Convey, and Emily Griffin.
Professionally filmed at Trinity College. A
Hellman v. McCarthy
10/9/14 ~ PBS-TV
Brian Richard Mori’s Hellman v. McCarthy features Emmy Award-winner Dick Cavett, as he recreates his role in the greatest literary feud in modern American history.
Professionally filmed Off-Broadway production at the Abington Theatre Company, NYC. A
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
1999 ~ PBS (Commercial Release)
Donny Osmond, Maria Friedman, Richard Attenborough, Robert Torti, Ian McNeice, Joan Collins, Christopher Biggins
Straight-to-video film version of the immensely popular Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. A+
London Wall
10/2/14 ~ PBS-TV
John Van Druten’s play explores the tumultuous lives and love affairs of the women employed as shorthand typists in a busy solicitor’s office in 1930’s London. Pat Milligan, a naïve young typist, falls for the charms of a predatory junior lawyer. Watching with concern is the firm’s senior secretary, her too-timid suitor and several others in the office.
Professionally filmed Off-Broadway production at the Mint Theatre, NYC. A
Looking at Christmas
11/27/14 ~ PBS-TV
Allison Buck, Michael Micalizzi, John Russo, Betsy Lippit, Raul Sigmund Julia, Holly Chou
Filmed in December 2010 for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) new series called Theater Close-Up,
Steven Banks' tale at The Flea Theater of a couple looking at New York's holiday store windows just before they spring to life. A
Notre Dame de Paris
1999 ~ France
Daniel Lavoie, Helene Segara, Bruno Peltier, Luck Mervil, Garou
Beautiful copy from DVD source material. Stunning, first-rate production. Includes "Making of NDDP" Pro-Shot video. A+
*In French with English subtitles*
Pippin
7/2014 ~ Broadway
Kyle Dean Massey, Ciara Renee, John Rubinstein, Sabrina Harper (u/s Fastrada), Rachel Bay Jones, Annie Potts, Erik Altemus, Ashton Woerz.
Shot very close to the stage. Tons of spotlight washout. B/B-
*Available as a folder of HD MOV files or VOBs*
Seussical the Musical
8/27/00 ~ Colonial Theatre; Boston, MA
David Shiner, Kevin Chamberlin, Janine LaManna, Michele Pawk
First Preview ever of the show. Very different from Broadway production, including the cut sequence of The Lorax. B+
Side Show *Only For Wants*
10/21/98 ~ TheatreWorks' at the Mountain View Center, CA
Kristen Behrendt, Debra Wiseman, A.J.Vincent, Pierce Peter Brandt, Stephonne Smith
Opening night video; steadycam shot with no closeups; great quality and sound. A
Side Show : Added Attractions
5/11/15 ~ New York
Erin Davie, Lauren Elder, Derek Hanson, Matthew Hydzik, Javier Ignacio, Henry Krieger, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jeff McCarthy, Con O'Shea-Creal, Emily Padgett, Blair Ross, David St. Louis, Josh Walker.
Hosted by Bill Russell. Professionally filmed at 54 Below, NYC. A+
Six By Sondheim
2014 ~ HBO Documentary
In the documentary, Sondheim himself performs along with Audra McDonald, Jeremy Jordan, Darren Criss, America Ferrera, Jackie Hoffman and Laura Osnes.
Pro-Shot Presentation. A
Whistle Down the Wind *Only For Wants*
10/13/07 ~ St. Paul, MN
Andrea Ross, Eric Kunze, Austin J. Zambito-Valente, Nadine Jacobson, Dann Fink, Carole Denise Jones, Matt Skrincosky,
Gerry McIntyre, Adam Shonkwiler.
Great video with nice excellent picture and sound throughout; good performances from the cast. A
October 8th/9th, 2015
Bette Midler at the Baths
1971 ~ Ansonia Hotel, NYC
Classic show performed at the Continental Baths in 1971. Black and White. Lots of generation loss. C
Bette Midler : Divine Madness
1980 ~ Majestic Theatre, NYC
Bette Midler and the Harlettes
Not the film version. Concert captured from the balcony of the Majestic. Slightly blurry picture and audio.
Generation loss. B-
Big: The Musical
7/2/03 ~ Springfield, MI
Cast Unknown
Filmed at the Springfield Muni Opera; high quality community regional theatre production. Soundboard audio with in-house
camera. Good video. A
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
10/31/10 ~ 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
A Chorus Line
11/2010 ~ Beverly, MA
Derek Hanson, Rebecca Riker, Katie Cameron, Venny Carranza, Hannah Chin, Jonathan Day, Delius Doherty, Kurt Domoney,
Miguel Angel Falcon, Leslie Flesner, Joe Grandy, Cary Michele Miller
Produced by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using two cameras on tripods, with audio patched in directly from the soundboard. Beautiful clarity, it looks like it was probably filmed with a High-Definition camera. Presented in-the-round. Recorded at the final dress rehearsal, so there is no audience present. Disc also includes a 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
Edward Albee's Occupant
5/24/08 ~ New York
Mercedes Ruehl, Larry Bryggman
First six minutes are sound only; some spotlight washout in Act 1, but Act 2 is much better; lots of close-ups with a few cover-
ups; nice video. A
The Elephant Man *Only For Wants*
1/3/15 ~ Broadway
Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, Alessandro Nivola, Anthony Heald, Scott Lowell, Kathryn Meisle, Henry Stram, Chris
Bannow, Peter Bradbury, Eric Clem, Amanda Lea Mason, Marguerite Stimpson, Emma Thorne.
Wonderful capture with no washout or blackouts, and very little obstruction; a couple of small heads that can be seen in wide shots, but they do not affect the action; excellent clear sound, very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Footloose
8/2011 ~ Beverly, MA
George Dvorsky, John Jeffery Martin, Maureen Brennan, Matthew Dorsey, Gwen Hollander
Produced by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using one camera on a tripod, with audio patched in directly from the soundboard. Presented "in-the-round". Recorded at the final dress rehearsal, so there is no audience present. Disc also includes a 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion. A
The Golden Boy - Encores! *Only For Wants*
3/22/02 ~ Broadway
Alfonso Ribeiro, William McNutley, Anastasia Barzeel, Norm Lewis
Filmed from the orchestra, with occasional heads at the bottom of the screen. Missing the very end of the show. B
Guys And Dolls
2/21/09 ~ 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. Good picture and clear sound. A
Little Women
2008 ~ Sydney, Australia
Kate Marie Hoolihan, Judi Connelli, Hayden Tee, David Harris, Trisha Noble
Pro-shot video of the Australian premiere; great clear video with excellent picture and clear sound; very nice video. A
Madwoman of Central Park West
1979 ~ East Hampton, L.I.
Phyllis Newman's one-woman show filmed at the John Drew Theatre in East Hampton, L.I. Pro-Shot. A-
Prymate *Only For Wants*
4/23/04 ~ Broadway
Andre De Shields, Phyllis Frelich, James Naughton, Heather Tom
Excellent video; good picture and sound throughout. A
The Vandal
11/13/14 ~ PBS-TV
Zach Grenier, Deirdre O'Connell, Noah Robbins
Filmed in January 2013 for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) new series called Theater Close-Up,
Hamish Linklater's funny, ultimately spooky new play receives a strongly acted premiere at the Flea Theater. A
October 5th/6th, 2015
Annie : It's the Hard Knock Life, From Script to Stage
6/28/13 ~ PBS-TV
It’s been 35 years since the little orphan Annie first stepped onto a Broadway stage. For Annie’s return to Broadway, this documentary offers a memorable behind-the-scenes look at every step of a single Annie production number. Directed by Josh Seftel. Produced by Jill Landaker Grunes and Joshua Seftel.
Features the 2012 Cast. PBS Documentary. A
Baby the Musical
3/23/14 ~ Riverdale, NY
30th Anniversary concert production of the rarely performed musical about childbirth and parenthood, BABY, was performed at the Riverdale YM-YWHA.
Pro-Shot Concert. A
Barrymore
1/31/14 ~ PBS-TV
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer recreates his Tony Award-winning role playing the legendary actor John Barrymore in the film adaptation of William Luce’s Broadway play, "Barrymore." Set in 1942, "Barrymore" captures the combative star in the final months of his life as he struggles to stage a revival of his 1920 Broadway triumph, "Richard III."
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. Part of the 'Great Performances' series. A
Billy the Kid
10/2011 ~ London
Dudley Sutton, Sam Donovan
Michael Morpurgo’s story of a champion Chelsea footballer set against the backdrop of the Second World War.
Live from the Unicorn Theatre in London. Pro-Shot. A
Chinglish
10/2013 ~ Confucius Institute, University of Michigan
College premiere of David Henry Hwang's play that follows an American businessman who's desperately seeking to land a lucrative business deal in China's booming economic market. After continuous misunderstandings, shady arrangements, and an affair with a secretive Chinese woman, he learns that there is much to be lost, and found, in translation.
Pro-Shot Presentation. A
The Crucible
9/2014 ~ London
Richard Armitage, Harry Attwell, Samantha Colley
Richard Armitage stars in Arthur Miller’s classic American drama brought vividly to life in this visceral new production by internationally acclaimed director Yaël Farber.
Live from the Old Vic in London. Pro-Shot. A
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
8/23/10 ~ Vancouver, BC
Aleks Paunovic, Lori Triolo
John Patrick Shanley’s play chronicles a one night love affair in the Bronx that turns into a life changing encounter between two people who’ve reached rock bottom and have nowhere to go except into each other’s arms.
Professionally filmed at the Pacific Theatre in Vancouver, BC. A
Doctor Zhivago *Very Limited Trades*
4/16/15 ~ Broadway
Bradley Dean, Kelli Barrett, Tom Hewitt, Paul Nolan, Lora Lee Gayer, Jamie Jackson, Jacqueline Antaramian
Very good HD video filmed from right mezzanine; clear picture and sound with close-ups and stage shots done very well. A
A Doll's House
7/2012 ~ London
Hattie Morahan, Dominic Rowan
Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (Punk Rock), Young Vic associate director Carrie Cracknell (Elektra) and Tony Award-winning designer Ian MacNeil (Billy Elliot) create a compelling new version of Ibsen's masterpiece.
Live from the Young Vic in London. Pro-Shot. A
Far from the Madding Crowd
11/2008 ~ UK
Stephen Billington, Jennifer Bryden, Phil Cheadle, Adam Croasdell
Thomas Hardy's much-loved classic is brought dramatically to life in this thrilling new production which fuses vivid story-telling, live folk-song and humour in a dynamic ensemble staging, directed by Kate Saxon.
Live from the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford. Pro-Shot. A
Ghosts
2/2014 ~ London
Lesley Manville, Jack Lowden
Lesley Manville won an Olivier Award for her portrayal of widow Helene Alving, haunted by the prospect of her son, Oswald, inheriting the legacy of his father's dissolute life. Richard Eyre directs this five-star, multi award-winning revival production of Ibsen's dark and gripping play.
Live from Trafalgar Studios in London. Pro-Shot. A
Hamlet
1964 ~ Broadway Archive
Richard Burton, Hume Cronyn, Alfred Drake, Eileen Herlie, William Redfield
Sir John Gielgud directs William Shakespeare's play of the Danish Prince. This is a "Hamlet" acted in rehearsal clothes, stripped of all extraneous trappings, so the beauty of the language and imagery could shine through. Filmed during an actual Broadway performance, to be shown in movie theaters for two days only, the prints were contractually ordered destroyed, but Burton sent one to the British Film Institute, and kept one print at home, located by his widow Sally in 1988; here then is the complete Burton "Hamlet" in all its vocal power and glory.
Pro-Shot Presentation. A
Hamlet
2009 ~ BBC Television
David Tennant, Patrick Stewart, Penny Downie, Oliver Ford Davies, Mariah Gale, Edward Bennett
Pro-Shot for BBC by the Royal Shakespeare Company. A+
Harry Connick Jr. In Concert on Broadway
2011 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot PBS telecast of the concert from the Neil Simon Theatre filmed in July 2010. A
Jesus Christ Superstar
1/30/05 ~ Dallas, TX
Eric Kunze, Lawrence Clayton, Natalie Toro
Pro-shot from the stationary house camera with no closeups; Excellent recording. Final performance of the tour. A
Kiss Me, Kate
1999 ~ Broadway
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Marin Mazzie
Slight generational loss, but nice video with some good closeups. Clear sound. B
Little Shop of Horrors - Encores! *Very Limited Trades*
7/1/15 ~ New York
Ellen Greene, Jake Gyllenhaal, Tracy Nicole Chapman, Eddie Cooper, Joe Grifasi, Marva Hicks, Anwar Kareem, Ramona Keller, Taran Killam
Opening Night; filmed from the very back of City Center so there is some spotlight washout that's never too bad and a head that's shot well around; clear sound; nice video. A-
Macbeth
10/6/10 ~ PBS-TV
Patrick Stewart, Kate Fleetwood
Following a London West End run in December 2007, a sold-out limited engagement at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in March 2008, and an eight-week run on Broadway, director Rupert Goold's stage production of Macbeth was filmed for television at the end of 2009 with Patrick Stewart in his Tony-nominated performance as the ambitious general, and Tony-nominated Kate Fleetwood as his scheming wife.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. Part of the 'Great Performances' series. A
Man of La Mancha
11/24/02 ~ Broadway
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Elizabeth Mastrontonio, Ernie Sabella
Beautiful video from second row center mezzanine, so no heads in the way. No obstructions at all. Lots of closeups, very steady. Digital, 1st generation from the master. A
A New Brain
1998 ~ New York
Malcolm Gets, Liz Larsen, Kristin Chenoweth, Lewis Cleale, Norm Lewis
Some shakiness; slight generation loss. B+
A New Brain - Encores! *Very Limited Trades*
6/24/15 ~ New York
Jonathan Groff, Jenni Barber, Quentin Earl Darrington, Bradley Dean, Dan Fogler, Ana Gasteyer, Josh Lamon, Aaron Lazar, Alyse Alan Louis, Rema Webb.
Excellent HD video with clear picture and sound; very good video. A
Passing Strange
5/10/08 ~ Broadway
Stew, Daniel Breaker, de'Adre Aziza, Elisa Davis, Colman Domingo, Chad Goodridge, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Beautiful capture of the original cast in this amazing show. Filmed from the mezzanine with nice clear shots and no
obstructions. Excellent video which includes the performance on The View. A
Rasheeda Speaking
10/1/15 ~ PBS-TV
Tonya Pinkins, Dianne Wiest
Tony-winner Tonya Pinkins and two-time Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest star in Joel Drake Johnson’s incisive, bitingly funny play about racial tensions in the workplace and post-racial America.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. A
Tell Me On A Sunday
November 1991 ~ El Paso, TX
Cristen Susong
Filmed on a tripod, very good quality. A-
Twilight: Los Angeles
2000 ~ PBS-TV
Anne Deavere Smith
Anna Deavere Smith's powerful one-woman theater piece about the 1991 Rodney King beating, the violent aftermath of the 1992 verdict, and the lasting impact of the L.A. riots on America's conscience. Award-winning director Marc Levin weaves Smith's stage performance with news footage and interviews to create a portrait of rage, sorrow, loss, and battered hope.
Pro-Shot PBS Presentation. Part of the 'Great Performances' series. A
October 3rd, 2015
Amazing Grace *Very Limited Trades*
10/29/14 ~ Chicago, IL
Josh Young, Erin Mackey, Tom Hewitt, Chuck Cooper, Chris Hoch, Stanley Bahorek, Harriett D. Foy
Beautiful HD capture of the Pro-Broadway tryout. Very good picture and clear sound throughout; nice video. A 2 DVDs
The Audience
6/13/13 ~ NT Live
Helen Mirren, Bebe Cave, Geoffrey Beevers, Jonathan Coote, Michael Elwyn, Maya Gerber, Ian Houghton, Richard McCabe, Charlotte Moore, David Peart, Nell Williams, Rufus Wright, Haydn Gwynne, Nathaniel Parker
Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-anticipated West End production of The Audience, broadcast live from London's Gielgud Theatre as part of National Theatre Live; pro-shot. A
Behind the Beautiful Forevers
3/12/15 ~ NT Live
Shane Zaza, Meera Syal, Vincent Ebrahim, Thusitha Jayasundera
A new play by David Hare, based on the book by Katherine Boo about the lives of people living in India's slums and trying to get out; pro-shot, excellent video. A
Carousel *Very Limited Trades*
4/10/15 ~ Chicago, IL
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. Amazing video with great picture and sound; very good video. A 2 DVDs
A Chorus Line
3/27/09 ~ Hartford, CT
Robyn Hurder, Gabrielle Ruiz, Julie Kotarides (u/s Kristine), Jordan Fife Hunt (u/s Larry), Stephanie Martignetti (u/s Val)
Great capture, filmed from the front, center mezzanine, so the choreography looks just the way it was intended. Missing about twenty seconds during Paul's monologue for a tape change. First five seconds are blacked out; clear sound, nice video. A
Evita
6/12/99 ~ 20th Anniversary Tour
Natalie Toro, Raul Esparza, Tom Flynn, Raymond Jaramillo McLeod, Angela Covington
Finally got my better copy of this video, very good. B+
Flower Drum Song
11/5/02 ~ Broadway
Lea Salonga, Jose Llana, Jodi Long, Sandra Allen
Good closeups and some zooms. A
An Iliad
11/20/14 ~ PBS-TV
Denis O'Hare
Filmed in March 2012 for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) new series called Theater Close-Up, an adaptation of Homer's 24-book poem about the Trojan War, performed at New York Theatre Workshop. A
Letters From 'Nam
September 2001 ~ Beverly, MA
Maureen McGovern, David Burnham, Dwayne L. Barnes, Levi Kreis, Jeff Mosier, Michael Cunio, Rodney Hicks
A production of the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using multiple cameras in the round; nice video. A
The Phantom of the Opera *Very Limited Trades*
3/26/15 ~ Broadway
James Barbour, Julia Udine, Jeremy Hays, Michele McConnell, Laird Mackintosh, Tim Jerome, Linda Balgord
Excellent HD capture with no obstructions. Great video with clear picture and nice sound; a little dark at times as usual with this show but you can see everything clearly. A 2 DVDs
Romeo and Juliet
9/22/15 ~ NT Live
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Royal Opera House in London. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
Sunday in the Park with George Reunion Concert *Only For Wants*
5/15/94 ~ Broadway
Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Nancy Opel, Howard McGillin, Barbara Bryne, Danielle Ferland, Dana Ivey, Charles
Kimbrough, Bruce Adler, Mary D'Arcy, Jeff Keller, Kurt Knudson
Full stage shot, goes into great close-ups with great sound and Bernadette at her finest. UPGRADED! A
A View From The Bridge
3/26/14 ~ NT Live
Mark Strong, Michael Gould, Emun Elliot, Phoebe Fox, Luke Norris, Nicola Walker
Pro-shot video from London's National Theatre; excellent with clear picture and sound. A
October 1st/2nd,2015
Beauty and the Beast
12/3/14 ~ 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)
*Available as a folder of HD MOV files or VOBs*
Charley’s Aunt
3/28/57 ~ CBS-TV
Art Carney, Orson Bean, Richard Haydn, Venetia Stevenson, Jackie Coogan, Jeanette MacDonald, Tom Tryon.
Broadcast live as part of CBS’ Playhouse 90 television series. Complete with original commercials. In black and white. 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. A
Guys and Dolls : Off The Record
1992 ~ Documentary
A 55-minute documentary about the making of the studio recording by the cast of the smash 1992 revival. Featured are complete takes of such all-time favorite songs as "Fugue for Tinhorns," "Adelaide's Lament," "Sue Me," "The Oldest Established," and "Luck Be a Lady." A
The Hard Problem
4/16/15 ~ NT Live
Olivia Vinall, Damien Molony, Anthony Calf, Kristin Atherton, Rosie Hilal, Parth Thakerar, Vera Chok, Jonathan Coy
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and optional English subtitles throughout the performance. A
Jekyll and Hyde
7/21/01 ~ Patchogue, NY
Brad Little, Maria Couch, Alicia Irving
A little jumpy here and there but nice closeups and good sound throughout and there is a bar in the way at times;
still a nice video though. B+
*Two MP4 files*
Jerry Springer - The Opera
1/8/05 ~ London
David Soul, David Bedella, Carrie Ellis, Jason Griffiths, Kiara Jay, Alison Jiear, Andrew Playfoot, Guy Porritt, Phillip Sutton
Professionally filmed and aired on BBC; includes documentary aired before the show. A+
Jersey Boys
11/1/14 ~ National Tour
Hayden Milanes (Frankie Valli), Nicolas Dromard (Tommy DeVito), Keith Hines (Nick Massi), Drew Seeley (Bob Gaudio)
*Available as a folder of HD MOV files or VOBs*
Jesus Christ Superstar
2000 ~ PBS (Commercial Release)
Glenn Carter, Jérôme Pradon, Renee Castle, Tony Vincent, Fred Johanson, Rik Mayall, Frederick B. Owens
Professionally filmed video filmed from PBS. A+
Jesus Christ Superstar: The Arena Tour
2011 ~ Birmingham, UK
Ben Forster, Mel C, Tim Minchin, Alexander Hanson, Chris Moyles
This version of the show played to huge arena audiences across the UK, and was beamed live to movie theatres around the world on October 29th and November 1, 2012. The new production of Superstar comes from director Laurence Connor, who has brought the show into the 21st Century with an edgy new plot inspired by the London riots and Occupy movements across the world. Pro-shot for video. A
La Bete
10/19/10 ~ Broadway
David Hyde Pierce, Mark Rylance, Joanna Lumley
Very nicely filmed from the balcony. Disc also includes a review from NY1. Good video. A
Love's Labour's Lost
11/2/15 ~ NT Live
Sam Alexander, Peter Basham, William Belchambers, Edward Bennett, Nick Haverson, John Hodgkinson, David Horovitch, Tunji Kasim, Sophie Khan Levy, Oliver Lynes, Emma Manton, Chris McCalphy, Frances McNamee, Peter McGovern, Chris Nayak, Jamie Newall, Roderick Smith, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Michelle Terry, Harry Waller, Thomas Wheatley, Leah Whitaker.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the RSC. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and interviews. A
Man and Superman
5/14/15 ~ NT Live
Ralph Fiennes, Indira Varma, Ferdinand Kingsley, Colin Haigh, Nicholas le Prevost, Arthur Wilson, Christine Kavanagh
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and optional English subtitles throughout the performance. A
The Merchant of Venice
7/22/15 ~ NT Live
Patsy Ferran, Makram Khoury, Jamie Ballard, Scarlett Brookes, James Corrigan, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
The Merry Widow
1/17/15 ~ New York
Renee Fleming, Nathan Gunn, Kelli O'Hara, Thomas Allen, Carson Elrod
Pro-shot video from The Met: Live in HD telecast to movie theaters seen in a new staging by Broadway director and choreographer Susan Stroman; good video. A
Once Upon A Mattress
1964 ~ Broadway Cast
Carol Burnett, Jack Gilford, Shani Wallis, Elliott Gould, Joseph Bova, Jane White, Bill Hayes
Black and White, filmed for TV. Suffers from generation loss but still a wonderful watch! B-
Othello
9/26/13 ~ NT Live
Adrian Lester, Rory Kinnear, Olivia Vinall, Jonathan Bailey, Sandy Batchelor, Adam Berry, David Carr, William Chubb, Robert Demeger, Jonathan Dryden Taylor, Gabriel Fleary, Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi, Scott Karim, David Kirkbride, Lyndsey Mar
shal, Tom Radford, Tom Robertson, Nick Sampson, Chook Sibtain, Rebecca Tanwen, Joseph Wilkins.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed. Subtitles are hardcoded in the video. This was captured from that feed. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette. A
People
3/21/13 ~ NT Live
Frances de la Tour, Linda Bassett, Selina Cadell, Miles Jupp, Nicholas le Prevost, Andy de la Tour, Peter Egan, Alastair Parker, Jack Chissick, Giles Cooper, Frances Ashman, Jess Murphy, Robin Pearce.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
Peter Pan
3/7/55 ~ NBC-TV
Mary Martin, Cyril Ritchard, Kathleen Nolan, Sondra Lee, Margalo Gillmore, Heller Halliday, Robert Harrington, Joe E. Marks, Norman Shelly, Joseph Stafford
NBC Broadcast featuring the original Broadway cast, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. In color. B
The Pirates of Penzance
1980 ~ New York
Kevin Kline, Linda Ronstadt, George Rose, Patricia Routeledge
Broadway Archives video, pro-shot in Central Park before moving to Broadway; slightly dark but thoroughly enjoyable. A
The Pirates of Penzance
5/19/15 ~ NT Live
Andrew Shore, Joshua Bloom, Robert Murray, Jonathan Lemalu, Claudia Boyle, Rebecca de Pont Davies, Alexander Robin Baker, Soraya Mafi, Angharad Lyddon.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production directed by Mike Leigh at the ENO. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
The Producers
2/20/01 ~ Chicago Preview
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Roger Bart, Gary Beach, Ron Orbach, Cady Huffman
Classic video; video includes Letterman performance. A+
The Producers
11/4/01 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Roger Bart, Gary Beach, Brad Oscar, Cady Huffman.
Digital. Nice, lots of close-ups, a LOT of heads in the way. Many ad-libs from Nathan Lane ("I hear he has a polyp") and his closing speech at the end for Actor's Fund performance. B
The Producers
1/22/04 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Roger Bart, Gary Beach
Excellent video with the return of many of the OBC. Great picture and sound. A
Putting it Together
2/20/00 ~ Broadway
Carol Burnett, George Hearn, John Barrowman, Ruthie Henshall, Bronson Pinchot
Professional Pay Per View telecast of the final performance. A
Regrets Only
1/6/07 ~ New York
Christine Baranski, George Grizzard, Diane Davis, Siân Phillips, David Rasche, Mary Testa
Great video with lots of close ups and great sound; very nice video. A
The School for Scandal
1975 ~ Broadway Archive
Blair Brown, Patricia Conolly, Kenneth Welsh, Larry Gates
Richard Brinsley Sheridan's sophisticated comedy of manners satirizes the extravagance and corruption of London society. A witty look at the wages of scandal mongering and social climbing, scheming and hypocrisy.
PBS 'Great Performances' Presentation. A
The Secret Garden
1992 ~ St. James Theatre, New York
Rebecca Luker, Howard McGillin
Full stage shot. No closeups. B
Treasure Island
1/22/15 ~ NT Live
Patsy Ferran, Heather Dutton, Paul Dodds, Arthur Darvill, Nick Fletcher, Gillian Hanna, Joshua James, Lena Kaur, Aidan Kelly, David Langham, Jonathan Livingstone, Helena Lymbery, Alexandra Maher, Alastair Parker, Tim Samuels, David Sterne, Ben Thompson, Roger Wilson, Raj Bajaj, Oliver Birch, Angela de Castro, Daniel Coonan, Claire-Louise Cordwell.
Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. A
Triumph of Love
1997 ~ Broadway
Susan Egan, Betty Buckley, Nancy Opel, F. Murray Abraham, Roger Bart, Kevin Chamberlin, Christopher Sieber
Unedited pro-shot press reel, with timecode on the bottom; excellent quality. About 65 minutes total. A
You Can't Take It With You
1984 ~ PBS-TV
Jason Robards, Colleen Dewhurst, George Rose, Nicholas Surovy, Bill McCutcheon
Filmed for TV during the production's Broadway run. A-
September 30th, 2015
Aida
6/12/02 ~ Philadelphia
Paulette Ivory, Jeremy Kushnier, Kelli Fournier, Eric L. Christian, Robert Neary, Anika Ellis, Jerald Vincent
Nice picture except for some cover-ups in Act One. Cuts off before ending. A
Aida
8/17/02 ~ Washington, D.C.
Paulette Ivory, Jeremy Kushnier, Kelli Fournier
Shot from third row mezzanine; nice clear video with slight generation loss and good sound. A
Aida
10/20/02 ~ Broadway
Schele Williams (u/s), Matt Bogart (u/s), Felicia Finley
Shot from 6th row mezzanine with no major obstructions; nice video. A
Alice at the Palace
1982 ~ Broadway Archive
Meryl Streep, Debbie Allen, Mark Linn-Baker
Oscar winner Meryl Streep stars in this delightful "music hall" version of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass. Also starring Emmy winner Debbie Allen. A
All Shook Up
July 2009 ~ Plays in the Park. NJ
Emily Portune, Eric Harper, Mike Quirk, Tenin Baba Nelandani, Sierra Hunter, Gregory Michael Castoria, Allison Foote, Arlene
Britt, Drew Cyburt, Bob Nutter
Good clear video, pro shot. A 2 DVDs
An American in Paris *Very Limited Trades*
3/14/15 ~ 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; very well filmed with clear picture and excellent sound; nice video. A 2 DVDs
Anything Goes
1992 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Pro-Shot
Anyone Can Whistle Concert
4/8/95 ~ Carnegie Hall, NY
Hosted by Angela Lansbury. Scott Bakula, Bernadette Peters, Madeline Kahn.
Presented by Gay Men's Health Crisis Special Events. Pro Shot. Watermark along bottom of video reads "No copy/No Broadcast," very light, and does not interfere with video quality. A
Avenue Q - Ultimate Edit DVD
Using the best available footage from videos, press reels, talk show performances and the internet, this is a best of video
featuring the OBC of Avenue Q; includes clips from the Avenue Q website, promos, "The View" performance, "Show Business", and "Avenue Jew" as well as the "Time" intermission bit. A
Barnum
1986 ~ PBS-TV
Michael Crawford
Harold Fielding's rousing Victoria Palace production of the smash circus musical. Pro-shot Presentation. A
Beauty and the Beast
7/26/14 ~ Long Beach, CA
Gwen Hollander, Garrett Marshall, Christian Marriner, Michael Paternostro, Cathy Newman, Brandon L Armstrong, Doug Carfrae, Robert Ramirez, Melina Kalomas, Emily King Brown, Wyatt R. Larrabee, Tom G. McMahon
Wonderful capture with no blackouts, obstruction, and washout; some scenes that are a bit dark, particularly in the forest;
filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Excellent clear sound and nice picture. A 2 DVDs
Billy Porter: Broadway and Soul
2015 ~ New York
Pro-Shot. A Live from Lincoln Center Broadcast of the incomparable Billy Porter belting out hits!
The Bubble
9/25/08 ~ New York
John Jeffrey Martin, John E. Brady, Mariand Torres, Danielle Lee Greaves, Andrea Dora, Emily Drennan, Anthony Giaimo, Jene
Hernandez, Victoria Huston-Elem, Maxwell Jenkins, Mario Matthews, Aalok Mehta, Amy Rutberg
Great sound and lots of close ups; nice video. A
Cabaret *Very Limited Trades*
3/14/15 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Sienna Miller, Linda Emond, Danny Burstein, 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
Candide
May 2004 ~ New York Philharmonic
Kristin Chenoweth, Paul Groves, Patti LuPone, Sir Thomas Allen, Janine LaManna, Jeff Blumenkrantz
Professionally filmed; recorded from PBS. A
Cannibal! The Musical
10/11 ~ Wilmington, NC
Cannibal! The Musical is the true story of the only person convicted of cannibalism in America - Alferd Packer.
The sole survivor of an ill-fated trip to the Colorado Territory, he tells his side of the harrowing tale to news reporter Polly Pry as he awaits his execution. And his story goes like this: While searching for gold and love in the Colorado Territory, he and his companions lost their way and resorted to unthinkable horrors, including toe-tapping songs!
Originally written as a 3 minute student film by Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park, and Book Of Mormon), they then adapted the story into a college stage musical before raising enough money to make a film, which was released in 1996. It’s interesting to note, that Trey Parker and Matt Stone give away the rights to stage this show to anyone who contacts them and asks.
Presented by the Pineapple Shaped Lamps Company at the Brown Coat and Pub Theatre. Filmed using two camcorders. A
Charley's Aunt
1983 ~ New York
Charles Grodin, Vincent Gardenia, Anne Francis, Victor Garber, Effrem Zimbalist Jr, Ilene Graff, Joyce Bulifant, Barrie Ingham
Pro-shot for Showtime; nice video. A
Chicago
5/10/04 ~ Broadway
Pia Douwes, Belle Calaway, Tom Wopat, PJ Benjamin, Roz Ryan
A bit jumpy but a nice clear video with good picture and sound and heavy on closeups. A
Clarence Darrow
9/4/74 ~ NBC-TV
Henry Fonda
This rare taping of Henry Fonda's 1974 one-man Broadway show is an entertaining, living memoir of legendary attorney Clarence Darrow. The play, directed by John Houseman and adapted from Irving Stone's biography, was taped before a live audience and broadcast on TV in the 1970s. This performance of Henry Fonda's one-man show originally aired under the title "IBM Presents Clarence Darrow". Recorded at a theatre before an audience. A-
Curtains
3/27/07 ~ Broadway
David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk, Karen Ziemba, Jason Danieley, Jill Paice, Noah Racey, Megan Sikora, Edward Hibbert
Nice clear video with excellent picture and good sound; a head in the way sometimes but never blocks the shot. A
Death of A Salesman
1951 ~ Filmed for Television
Fredric March, Mildred Dunnock, Kevin McCarthy, Cameron Mitchell, Howard Smith, Royal Beal, Don Keefer, Jesse White, Claire Carleton, David Alpert
The lost film adaptation of Arthur Miller's seminal play. A
Death of A Salesman
1966 ~ Broadway Archive
Lee J. Cobb, Mildred Dunnock, George Segal, James Farentino
Superb 1966 television adaptation by Arthur Miller of his Pulitzer Prize-winning modern tragedy, starring the incomparable Lee J. Cobb and Mildred Dunnock recreating their original Broadway roles as the Lomans. In a career-defining performance, Cobb portrays the suffering Willy Loman--the middle-aged man at the end of his emotional rope--with Dunnock equally impressive as his patient wife, Linda. George Segal and James Farentino play their disillusioned sons, Biff and Happy. A-
Death of A Salesman
1985 ~ TV-Movie
Dustin Hoffman, Charles Durning, John Malkovich, Stephen Lang
Made-for-TV production, the first English-language film by German director Volker Schlondorff. Hoffman stars as Willy Loman, an aging salesman who has lost his job because of encroaching senility. Now living on handouts provided by his friend Charley (Charles Durning), Willy's lifelong delusions of success and greatness awaiting just around the corner for he and his family have been shattered, and he's considering suicide. As he reflects on his life and the failed promise of his sons Biff (John Malkovich) and Happy (Stephen Lang), Willy finally confronts some unpleasant truths about both sons, particularly Biff, a one-time athlete who has become a kleptomaniac. One of the best of the many filmed versions of Miller's seminal work, Death of a Salesman (1985) won several awards, including a Golden Globe and an Emmy for Hoffman. A
Disenchanted!
12/28/14 ~ New York
Michelle Knight, Becky Gulsvig, Jen Bechter, Lulu Picart, Alison Burns, Soara-Joye Ross
Good video overall with no washout and only minor obstruction; four of the first five minutes are blacked out and there
is a three minute blackout for the audience participation during Not V'one Red Cent, a six minute blackout during Perfect,
and the last two minutes of the final song are blacked out; one head that blocks a small part of the front/center part
of the stage, but it only blocks the actors feet/legs. Good sound and picture, nice video. B+
Doctor Zhivago *Very Limited Trades*
3/29/15 ~ 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-
Do I Hear A Waltz?
October 17, 2014 ~ San Francisco, CA
Pro-Shot Emily Skinner (Leona Samish), David Naughton (Eddie Yaeger), Tyler McKenna, Jonah Broscow, Stephanie Rhodes. Presented by 42nd Street Moon at the Eureka Theatre. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. 2 DVDs
Driving Miss Daisy
2014 ~ Australia
Pro-Shot. Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, Boyd Gaines
Broadcast in cinemas worldwide The Pulitzer Prize-winning work was recorded in Australia at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne. A
East
November 1999 ~ London
Matthew Cullum, Christopher Middleton, Tanya Frank, Jonathan Linsley, Edward Bryant A live filming of the 25th anniversary revival at the Vaudeville Theatre, London; Steven Berkoff writes and directs a piece inspired by his own experiences in the 50's with Teddy boy lingo treated as if it were as heightened as Shakespearean verse. Proshot video with clear picture and sound.
Everyman
7/16/15 ~ London
Pro-Shot. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Adam Burton, Nick Holder, Nicholas Karimi, Dermot Crowley, Penny Layden
Multiple cameras Pro-shot of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. A
Evil Dead The Musical
7/21/07 - Off-Broadway
Final performance filmed from a tripod at the back of the audience. A
Evita
8/7/05 ~ Atlanta, GA
Kathy Voytko, Bradley Dean, Philip Hernandez, Gabriel Burrafato, Kate Manning
The picture is quite good, zooms and follows the action well, though there is a slight glare.The sound is very good, extremely
clear except for occasional slight skips. B+
FDR
1982 ~ HBO
Robert Vaughn
Showcases Robert Vaughn's gutsy portrayal of one of the most charismatic leaders of the 20th century, American President- Franklin Delano Roosevelt. This one-man-show takes us through FDR’s White House years including the Depression, the steps leading up to WWII, the war years and finally his death in 1944.
Pro-shot Presentation. A
Finding Neverland *Very Limited Trades*
3/15/15 ~ 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
Fun Home *Very Limited Trades*
3/29/15 ~ 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-
Gigi *Very Limited Trades*
3/28/15 ~ Broadway
Vanessa Hudgens, Victoria Clark, Corey Cott, Dee Hoty, Howard McGillin, Steffanie Leigh.
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of the Broadway transfer from DC. Vanessa is having so much fun on stage, which it fun to watch. Dee and Victoria never fail in bringing great characters and voices to the stage. Very enjoyable production! A+
Give 'em Hell, Harry!
1975 ~ Seattle, WA
James Whitmore
Pro-shot presentation of the biographical play about Harry S. Truman. Directed by Steve Binder. A
The Glass Menagerie
1973 ~ Broadway Archive
Katharine Hepburn, Sam Waterston, Joanna Miles, Michael Moriarty
Emmy winning production pro-shot and filmed for television; good quality. A
Godspell
August 2011 ~ Plays in the Park. NJ
Danny Arnold, Josh Cohen, Dennis Conners, Shannen Doyle, Brian Hart, Adewonu-Ola-Ogunfowora, Katie Riley, Sandy Taylor, Marissa Ur, Timothy Walton
Pro-shot video with clear picture and sound; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
The Good Doctor
1978 ~ Broadway Archive
Edward Asner, Richard Chamberlain, Marsha Mason
The Good Doctor is set in Russia during the 19th century and written in the style of Chekhovian comedy. It is composed of a series of scenes in which the only connecting thread is the character of the Writer who is obviously Anton Chekhov.
TV Movie based on the play. A
Gotta Getaway! A Magical Musical Voyage
7/10/84 ~ New York
Liliane Montevecchi, Tony Azito, Loretta Devine, Alyson Reed, The Rockettes
Presented at Radio City Music Hall. Well filmed, and not too bad considering it's age. Some spotlight washout, and color fading. The disc also includes a TV commercial for the show. A-
Groucho : A Life in Revue
2001 ~ PBS-TV
Frank Ferrante
Highlights the legendary comedian's life and amazing career. Written by the ultimate authority - Groucho's son Arthur Marx - this comedy with music chronicles the unparalleled rags-to-riches story of America's funniest entertainer.
Pro-shot Presentation. A
Guys And Dolls
3/10/09 ~ Broadway
Oliver Platt, Lauren Graham, Craig Bierko, Kate Jennings Grant, Titus Burgess, Glenn Fleshler,Adam LeFevre, Jim Ortlieb, Steve
Rosen, Mary Testa
Video is a nice mix of closeups and full stage shots to see the set and dances; some blackouts, due to ushers seating people
who came late; nice capture of this production.Also as a bonus the video also has "Bushel and a Peck" the scene between
Nathan and Adelaide and "Adelaide's Lament" from the 2.14.09 Preview Performance also filmed by the taper. A
Hand to God *Very Limited Trades*
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+
Harrigan ‘n Hart *HAS TO BE UPLOADED*
1985 ~ Broadway
Christine Ebersole, Harry Groener, Mark Hamill, Armelia McQueen, Tudi Roche, Kenston Ames
Filmed from a little left of center; clear and in focus with very little spotlight washout and lots of zooms and close-ups; good video. Odd thing about the 2 disc capture is that it doesn't break after Act 1. The first disc contains about 2 hours of the show, which is all of Act 1 and part of Act 2. The second disc starts at the beginning of Act 2 so there is duplication on the
second disc. A 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
3/27/15 ~ Broadway
John Cameron Mitchell, Lena Hall
Beautiful HD capture of JCM's "Crate" Show.
This was filmed post injury and features the leg brace and crate. Tons of new jokes, blocking and musical phrasing,
which is quite different from the January video; great video. A 2 DVDs
Hedwig and the Angry Inch *Very Limited Trades*
5/7/15 ~ Broadway
Darren Criss, Rebecca Naomi Jones
Beautiful HD capture of Darren and Rebecca who recently joined the production. Well filmed with clear picture, nice close-ups and excellent sound. A 2 DVDs
Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley, Patrice Lovely, Muhammed Ayers, Monica Blaire, Zebulon Ellis, Candice Pye, Ray Lavendar. Pro-shot recording of Tyler Perry's stage play.
The Human Voice
1966 ~ Broadway Archive
Ingrid Bergman
The Human Voice (French: La Voix humaine) a 1930 play, first staged at the Comédie-Française in 1930, written by Jean Cocteau, is a monologue set in Paris, where a middle-aged woman is on a phone call with her lover of the last five years. He is to marry another woman the next day, which causes her to despair. The monologue traces the woman's mental breakdown. A-
I Am Harvey Milk: GMCLA 35th Anniversary
7/19/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Andrew Lippa, Alexandra Silber, Quinn Morrissey
Great capture with no washout, obstruction or blackouts; filmed in 16:9, mostly moving between wide shots to capture
the chorus and close-ups to capture the soloists. Great clear picture and sound. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. Also included are 36 minutes of highlights of the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles's 35th Anniversary Concert that preceded I Am Harvey Milk. A 2 DVDs
The Iceman Cometh
4/26/12 ~ Chicago, IL
Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy, Stephen Ouimette, Marc Grapey, Salvatore Inzerillo, Larry Neumann, Jr., John Judd.
Great capture from the 2012 Goodman Theatre production, in which the full cast would transfer to BAM in 2015 to reprise their roles. Production ran four hours long, not including intermission! A- 2 DVDs
If/Then
2/22/15 ~ 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. A
It Shoulda Been You (Snail Mail Trades Only)
4/11/15 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, David Burtka, Harriet Harris, Sierra Boggess, Lisa Howard, Montego Glover, Chip Zien, Josh Grisetti, Michael X Martin, Anne L Nathan, Nick Spangler
Excellent HD video filmed from center mezzanine with very clear picture, nice close-ups and great sound; good video. A
Jack And The Beanstalk
1967 ~ TV
Gene Kelly, Bobby Riha, Ted Cassidy, Marian McKnight, singing voice of Marni Nixon.
Featuring songs by Sammy Cahn.
This Emmy-winning television production includes musical numbers and a mix of live action and animation.
Produced by Hanna/Barbera, and directed by Gene Kelly. A-
Jersey Boys
11/8/08 ~ Toronto, Canada
Joseph Leo Bwarie, Steve Gouveia, Jeremy Kushnier, Andrew Rannells, Jonathan Hadley, Joseph Siravo, Sarah Darling
Great capture of the tour in Canada, before the Canadian cast took over. Joseph did a great job as Frankie. Good video and clear picture and sound. A
Jurassic Park The Musical
2011 ~ Denton, TX
Unknown cast
Filmed in a club/bar with heads at bottom; show is like Evil Dead or Toxic Avenger but nowhere near as good; amateur cast that tries hard; video is decent. B
The King and I
7/14/97 ~ Broadway
Faith Prince, Kevin Grey
Great, clear video with excellent close-ups. Sound a bit low at times, but perfectly comprehensible. A
King Lear
2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot. Michael Attenborough brings Shakespeare's greatest tragedy to the intimacy of the Almeida stage.
Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce plays the title role in a production that formed part of the World
Shakespeare Festival in 2012. A
Love Janis
7/15/01 ~ New York
Cathy Curtin, Andra Mitrovich
Filmed at an odd angle but watchable; NOT Orfeh. B+
Lovesong
2012 ~ London
Written by the critically acclaimed Abi Morgan, whose film and television credits
include The Iron Lady, Shame, Birdsong and the Golden Globe award-nominated television series, The Hour. A
The Man Who Came To Dinner
10/7/00 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Jean Smart, Harriet Harris, Lewis J. Stadlen, William Duell, Ruby Holbrook
Professional PBS telecast of the final performance. A+
Mark Twain Tonight!
1967 ~ PBS-TV
Hal Holbrook
This Broadway production of "Mark Twain Tonight!" opened at the Longacre Theater in New York on March 23, 1966 and ran for 85 performances. Although Hal Holbrook has been performing his Tony award winning one-man show of "Mark Twain Tonight" for over 55 years, this Emmy Award winning presentation was the only time it was nationally televised. A
The Marvelous Wonderettes
12/8/06 ~ North Hollywood, CA
Bets Malone, Kirsten Benton-Chandler, Kim Huber, Julie Dixon Jackson
Same great show as described above, with slightly better production values in the form of nicer sets. Filmed using one camera on a tripod at the El Portal Theatre. DVD has been enhanced with an opening menu and chapter stops at all the
songs. A
Matilda *New Lanelle master*
5/9/13 ~ Broadway evening
Oona Laurence, Bertie Carvel, Lauren Ward, Lesli Margherita, Gabriel Ebert, Phillip Spaeth, Karen Aldridge, Jake Broderick,
Frenie Acoba
First act is well filmed and unobstructed; the escapologist scene in the second act, about 3 minutes or so long is audio only;
some slight head obstruction at times during the second act but otherwise well filmed with great clear sound and close-ups;
nice video. A- 2 DVDs
Me and My Girl
July 1996 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Kevin Haber, Susie Paplow, Michael J. Monte, Leslie Wheeler, Todd Fenstermaker, Cindy Sherbin, Jeffrey M. Babey, Oscar Stokes, Hal Landis, Terence Blackburn, Susan Dougherty
Pro-shot; some washout but watchable. B 2 DVDs
Monty Python's Spamalot
July 2013 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Dan Cook, Jeff Babey, Patrick Andrae, Billy Geltzeiler, David Seamon, Frank Andrews, Ali Gleason, Christopher Abbott,
Jack Cibrian, Phil Barrood, Tyler Holoboski, Mike Yoson, Daniel Sims, Peter LoRicco, Shannon Garahan, Kyra Bowie,
Kelliann DeCarlo, Carissa Gaughran, Cara Ganski, Mallory Rome
Pro-shot; good video. A
Moon Over Buffalo
December 1995 ~ Broadway
Philip Bosco, Carol Burnett, Randy Graff, Jane Connell
A head or two in the way and no closeups (it looks like it was
filmed on a tripod) but nice video with good sound. A
The Mystery of Charles Dickens
2000 ~ BBC TV
Simon Callow
Directed by Patrick Garland. Professionally recorded at the Albery Theatre in London. A
The New Moon
1989 ~ New York City Opera; PBS Great Performances
Richard White, Leigh Munro, Michael Cousins, Joyce Campana, Gerald Isaac, James Billings, Joseph McKee, David Rae Smith, Allen Riberdy, Kenneth Kantor, David Frye, Harris Davis, John Lankston
Pro-shot PBS Presentation. A
Norm Lewis: Who Am I?
2015 ~ New York
Pro-Shot A Live from Lincoln Center Broadcast of Norm Lewis singing his best known songs.
On the 20th Century *Very Limited Trades*
2/21/15 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson.
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This was done right before Peter missed a slew of peformances. Great fun show and of course Kristin turned out a sensational performace, as did the whole cast! A+
Onward Victoria
12/14/80 ~ Broadway
Jill Eikenberry, Beth Austin, Edmond Genest, Rex Hayes
Broadway flop with just one official performance. Sound is from
a different source, so it's a little out of sync at times. Lots of video noise. C
Our Lady of 121st Street
2/19/03 ~ New York
Elizabeth Canavan, Liza Colon-Zayas, Melissa Feldman, Mark Hammer, Scott Hudson, Ron Cephas Jones, Russell G. Jones,
Adrian Martinez, Richard Petrocelli, Portia, Felix Solis
Nice quality, full stage shot with some zooms. A
Our Town
2003 ~ PBS-TV
Paul Newman
Veteran actor-director Paul Newman makes his first Broadway appearance in four decades in this sold-out Westport Country Playhouse production of the Thornton Wilder classic. Newman plays the Stage Manager, who narrates the immortal tale of Grover's Corners, U.S.A., and its citizens.
Pro-shot PBS Presentation. A
P.D.Q Bach - The Abduction of Figaro
1984 ~ PBS-TV
Marilyn Brustadt, Michael Burt, John Ferrante, Bruce Ford
Written by Prof. Peter Schickele (P.D.Q Bach). Based on several of Mozart's most famous Operas including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, Cosi Fan Tutti and making fun of everything from Star Wars to the Maltese Falcon this is an Opera only P.D.Q Bach could have written.
Pro-shot PBS Presentation. A
Parade *Very Limited Trades*
2/16/15 ~ New York
Jeremy Jordan, Laura Benanti, Joshua Henry, John Ellison Conlee, Davis Gaines, Alan Campbell, Rachel De Benedet, Ramin Karimloo, Andy Mientus, Katie Rose Clarke, Emerson Steele, Charlie Franklin, Alvin Crawford, Andrea Jones-Sojola, Allie Trimm, Caitlin Houlahan, Ephie Aardema, John Jellison, Eric Anderson, Eric Leviton
A fantastic capture of this one-night-only concert at Avery Fisher Hall conducted by Jason Robert Brown; excellent video with no obstruction and only slight washout in wide shots; two quick dropouts in the first few minutes, but the concert is otherwise complete; very good video. A 2 DVDs
Pippin *Very Limited Trades*
10/23/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Matthew James Thomas, Lisa Karlin (u/s Leading Player), John Rubinstein, Andrea Martin, Kristine Reese, Sabrina Harper, Callan Bergmann, Lucas Schultz
Nice video with no obstruction, no major blackouts, and just some slight washout in a few wide shots; one quick dropout during No Time At All, but the rest is complete; excellent clear sound and nice picture; includes curtain call. A 2 DVDs
Pippin *Very Limited Trades*
12/30/14 ~ Broadway
Josh Kaufman, Carly Hughes, John Dossett, Priscilla Lopez, Rachel Bay Jones, Charlotte d' Amboise, Mike Schwitter, Eli Tokash
Excellent capture with just some slight washout in the wides, a couple quick dropouts, and only minor obstruction; very nice crisp clear sound and well filmed; nice video. A 2 DVDs
Ragtime
10/18/14 ~ Fullerton, CA
Rufus Bonds, Jr., Christanna Rowader, Craig McEldowney, Tyler Miclean, Gary Patent, Daebreon Poiema, Donovan McFann, Brooke Besikof, Jimmer Bolden, Gary Brintz, Jeanette Dawson, John McCool Bowers, Doug Carfrae, Robert Yacko, Jean Kauffman, Tracy Rowe Mutz, William Shaffner, Amber J. Snead, Kingson Higgins
A couple very quick dropouts, but no major blackouts; one head that occasionally blocks the actors' feet, but it's rarely noticeable, and there is a bit of washout in some of the wides, but not bad overall. Excellent clear picture and sound throughout; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Rent
4/20/08 ~ Broadway
Jay Wilkinson (u/s Roger), Caren Lyn Manuel (u/s Mimi), Adam Kantor, Rodney Hicks, Michael McElroy, Justin Johnston, Nicolette Hart, Karmine Alers, Marcus Paul James, Maia Nkenge Wilson, Kyle Post, Telly Leung, Shaun Earl, Andrea Goss.
Shot from the middle of the mezzanine. Great closeups throughout; one annoying head that kept moving every two seconds
but shot around; video is complete although around "I'll Cover You" through half of "On the Street/Xmas Bells" is sound
only. Nice clear video. A
Sarah Jones: Bridge and Tunnel
3/6/04 ~ New York
Solo show with great picture and sound; Video includes the Theater Talk interview. A
The Scarlet Pimpernel
September 2001 ~ Riverside, CA
Ed Staudenmayer, Kim Huber
Professionally filmed from the house camera. Directed and choreographed by Grant Rosen (SP v.4 national tour swing).
Features sets and costumes from the Equity National Tour. Some generational loss and occasional audio "buzz" due to over-copying, but still a great recording. B+
Sing Happy - The Kander and Ebb Tribute
10/25/03 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Ian Abercrombie, Carol Channing, Carole Cook, Wilson Cruz, Tyne Daly, Nancy Dussault, Jill Eikenberry, David Engel, Bonnie
Franklin, Victor Garber, Robert Goulet, Jason Graae, Ilene Graff, Neil Patrick Harris, David Hasselhoff, Florence Henderson,
Marilu Henner, Jane A. Johnston, Dale Kristien, Jane Lanier, Sharon Lawrence, Marin Mazzie, Gerry McIntyre, Donna
McKechnie, Liza Minnelli, Rod McKuen, Rita Moreno, Karen Morrow, Pamela Myers, Jack Noseworthy,Valarie Pettiford,
Stefanie Powers, Charlotte Rae, John C. Reilly, Alice Ripley, Michael Rupert, Joan Ryan, Honey Sanders, Jennifer Tilly, Michael
Tucker, Ben Vereen.
A concert to benefit The Actor's Fund of Los Angeles. Semi-pro shot with one camera on a tripod. A
Something Rotten! *Very Limited Trades*
3/28/15 ~ Broadway
Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Brooks Ashmanskas, Peter Bartlett.
Excellent HD capture of this hilarious new musical. The cast is just too perfect in every way. Superb performances, music, story and a great homage to theatre and musicals. Not to be missed! A+
The Star Wagon
1966 ~ Broadway Archive
Dustin Hoffman, Orson Bean
Maxwell Anderson's stage play about a time machine. A-
Steambath
1973 ~ PBS-TV
Bill Bixby, Valerie Perrine, Stephen Elliot, Herb Edelman, Kenneth Mars, Neil J. Schwartz
TV adaptation of Bruce J. Friedman's Off-Broadway play. Interesting to note that due to it's content and brief
nudity only 9 PBS stations originally carried Steambath, making it very hard to find for a long time; nice video. A
Sunset Boulevard
June 2014 ~ Plays in the Park. NJ
Julie Steil, Billy Piscopo, Scott Daniels, Emma McGahan, Kirk Geritaino, Bob Nutter, Jeff O'Neill, Abe Vorensky
Pro-shot video with clear picture and sound; very nice video. A
Sweet Charity
1994 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Unknown cast
Tintypes
1/11/81 ~ Broadway
Lynne Thigpen, Jerry Zaks,Trey Wilson, Carolyn Mignini, Mary Catherine Wright
Nice video of the Broadway closing performance; video includes the Kennedy Center performance. B+
The Visit *Very Limited Trades*
4/11/15 ~ Broadway
Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, Jason Danieley, David Garrison, Mary Beth Peil, George Abud, Matthew Deming.
Great HD capture of the Kander & Ebb musical that finally made it to Broadway. At times a head can block the Actor's feet on the far right side, but rarely an issue. Chita still in wonderful form here and always delivers in this dark tale of a scorned woman! A- 2 DVDs
Water by the Spoonful
8/31/14 ~ Mountain View, CA
Miles Gaston Villanueva, Sabina Zuniga Varela, Zilah Mendoza, Anna Ishida, Patrick Kelly Jones, Anthony J Haney, George Psarras.
No blackouts or obstruction, and only some slight washout in some wide shots; excellent picture and sound; very nice video. A 2 DVDs
Zorba *Very Limited Trades*
5/6/15 ~ New York, Encores!
John Turturro, Marin Mazzie, Santino Fontana, Zoe Wanamaker, Adam Chanler-Berat, Elizabeth A. Davis, Robert Cuccioli, Robert Montano.
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of the New York City Center Encores series. Marin gives beautiful vocals and delivers a wonderful performance. This Kander & Ebb show was a pleasant surprise, so many wonderful performances and songs. Such an enjoyable and impeccable production! A 2 DVDs