Plays
3 Guys Naked from the Waist Down *Only For Wants*
1996 ~ New York
Scott Bakula, John Kassir, Jerry Colker
Multicamera pro-shot; picture is fairly clear but has some generation loss and very dull colors. Sound is quite muffled. B
12 Angry Men
10/30/04 ~ Broadway
Tom Aldredge, Mark Blum, Philip Bosco, Larry Bryggman, Robert Clohessy, Peter Friedman, Boyd Gaines, Kevin Geer, Michael Mastro, Matte Osian, John Pankow, James Rebhorn, Adam Trese.
Good video with excellent picture and sound. A
33 Variations
2/27/11 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Jane Fonda, Samantha Mathis, Greg Keller, Don Amendolia, Grant James Varjas, Zach Grenier, Susan Kellermann, Scott Barrow, Caitlin O'Connell, Yvonne Woods Slaten.
A couple of quick dropouts, but no major blackouts. A-
The 39 Steps
6/13/09 ~ Broadway
Sean Mahon, Jill Paice, Jeffrey Kuhn, Arnie Burton.
Filmed from the left side with clear picture and sound. A
700 Sundays *Available as a 720p MKV or VOBs*
1/2014 ~ Broadway
Billy Crystal.
Pro-Shot. Filmed live on Broadway, this was a limited run of Billy Crystal's 2005 autobiographical one-man show that won him a Tony Award. A
Above the Fold
2/2/14 ~ Pasadena Playhouse
Taraji P Henson (Jane), Arye Gross (Marvin), Kristopher Higgins (Victor), Mark Kildreth (Lorne), Kristy Johnson (Monique), Joe Massingill (Bobby), Seamus Mulcahy (Eric).
World Premiere. "Jane" an African-American newspaper reporter from NY flies to a Southern university where three white fraternity members have been accused of raping a young African-American woman, this show asks tough questions about exploitation of tradegy, the cost of success and the dangers that come when ambition collides with truth, loosely based on the 2006 Duke lacrosse case where three student athletes were falsely accused of raping an African American stripper.
After Ashley
2/19/05 - Off-Broadway
Anna Paquin, Kieran Culkin, Tim Hopper, Grant Shaud
Great video with great sound. A
After the Fall
7/3/04 ~ Broadway
Peter Krause, Carla Gugino, Jessica Hecht, Vivienne Benesch, Candy Buckley, Roxanna Hope, Kathleen McNenny, Ken Marks.
Excellent video; good closeups and sound. A
Agnes of God
1983 - Boston (National Tour)
Elizabeth Ashley, Mercedes McCambridge, Maryann Plunkett.
Pro-shot with sound from the soundboard. Excellent sound and video for the time. A
All My Sons
September 2010 ~ London
Zoe Wanamaker, David Suchet, Steven Elder, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Claire Hackett, Olivia Darnley.
Howard Davies acclaimed production of Arthur Miller's classic 20th Century drama, produced by London's National Theatre and recorded live on September 29th and 30th, 2010 for broadcast to theatres around the world. A
The Anarchist
11/14/12 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone and Debra Winger.
Good clear video with nice picture and sound throughout. There is a railing on the far left side of the stage filmed around well. A-
Amadeus *Only For Wants*
7/6/06 ~ Stockbridge, MA
Randy Harrison, Jonathan Epstein, Ron Bagden, Tara Franklin, Bob Jaffe, Tom Story.
A production of the Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Unfortunately, lots of cover ups and "stage searching". What is captured is crystal clear, and you can still get a good appreciation of the show. Includes scanned information from the program. B-
Amy's View
1998 ~ Broadway
Judi Dench, Tate Donovan, Samantha Bond, Ronald Pickup, Anne Pitoniak, Willis Sparks, Maduka Steady.
Mainly a full stage shot. Good video, though. B
An Almost Holy Picture
2/21/02 ~ Broadway
Kevin Bacon
Good video, nice picture and sound. A
Anna in the Tropics
11/12/03 ~ Broadway
Jimmy Smits, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Priscilla Lopez, John Ortiz, Vanessa Aspillaga, Victor Argo, David Zayas.
Great video with great sound. Lots of close-ups. A
Aren’t We All?
2/6/85 - Broadway Revival
Rex Harrison, Claudette Colbert, Lynn Redgrave, Jeremy Brett, George Rose, George Ede, Brenda Forbes, John Patrick Hurly, Leslie O'Hara, Peter Pagan, Ned Schmidtke, Steven Sutherland.
This is a revival of the 1925 Broadway production. Excellent video and very good sound. First minute of the show is blacked out. Includes about 7 minutes of stage door footage showing Rex Harrison leaving the theatre, and minimally interacting with the fans.
Arsenic And Old Lace
1986 ~ Broadway, Revival
Jonathan Frid, Marion Ross, Gary Sandy, Larry Storch.
Amazing quality for a show of it's age. It looks like it was recorded from a tripod, maybe this is the unedited Press Reel footage, or recorded for the cast, but it's hard to tell for sure. Some generational loss, but not too bad. A
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
At Wit's End
1989 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Stan Freeman portrays Oscar Levant
Rare producer's copy of this critically acclaimed, one man show. Musings about the humorist/composer chronicling his life. A
August: Osage County
12/14/07 ~ Broadway
Ian Barford, Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Francis Guinan, Brian Kerwin, Dennis Letts, Madeleine Martin, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry, Rondi Reed, Troy West.
Excellent video with great closeups and sound throughout. A+
August: Osage County
1/2/08 ~ Broadway
Dennis Letts, Deanna Dunagan, Amy Morton, Jeff Perry, Ian Barford, Madeleine Martin, Sally Murphy, Mariann Mayberry, Rondi Reed, Francis Guinan, Kimberly Guerrero, Brian Kerwin, Troy West.
Very clear and nice video with excellent picture and sound throughout. A
Aunt Dan and Lemon
1/24/04 - Off-Broadway
Kristin Johnson (Aunt Dan), Lili Taylor (Lemon), Marcia Stephanie Blake (Flora), Liam Craig (Freddy), Stephen Park (Jasper), Isaach deBankore (Andy), Melissa Errico (Mother)
Sound only for the first minute and the last 2 minutes; Otherwise great video. A
Bad Dates
7/3/03 ~ New York
Julie White
First 5 minutes and last 10 minutes are sound only; lots of spotlight washout. Many heads in the way and
doesn't always follow the action on stage; good sound throughout the video. B-
Barefoot in the Park
3/26/06 - Broadway
Patrick Wilson, Amanda Peet, Jill Clayburgh, Tony Roberts, Adam Sietz, Sullivan Walker. A
Bash: Latter-Day Plays
8/28/01 ~ Showtime-TV
Calista Flockhart, Paul Rudd, Ron Eldard.
This performance was recorded before a live audience at the Canon Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA on 12/16/99. A
Beautiful Thing
May 2013 ~ London
Suranne Jones, Zaraah Abrahams, Oliver Farnworth, Jake Davies, Danny-Boy Hatchard.
Captured live at the Arts Theatre in London on May 22 & 23, 2013.
Filmed using multiple cameras. A
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
9/2/99 - Broadway
Anna Manahan, Marie Mullen, Tom Murphy, Brian F. O’Byrne.
Excellent capture, very good sound and video with minimal generation loss. A
The Best Man
6/20/12 ~ Broadway
Candice Bergen, Mark Blum, Kerry Butler, James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, Eric McCormack.
Great HD capture of this show. Disc includes bonus interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
Blackbird
6/10/07 ~ New York
Jeff Daniels, Alison Pill
Slight camera problem, as the first 8 minutes go from color to black and white and back again, but it gets fixed; one cover-up 15 minutes into the show for a minute; great sound and closeups. Closing show. A
Blithe Spirit
5/16/09 ~ Broadway
Rupert Everett, Jayne Atkinson, Christine Ebersole, Angela Lansbury, Susan Louise O'Connor, Simon Jones, Deborah Rush.
Decent capture of the show. There are a few short blackouts and the camera wanders at times. A few head obstructions as well. B
Blithe Spirit *Very Limited Trades*
12/14/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Angela Lansbury, Charles Edwards, Jemima Rooper, Charlotte Parry, Simon Jones, Sandra Shipley, Susan Louise O'Connor
Very good video with no washout, blackouts, and only minor obstruction; excellent clear sound and well filmed with close-ups and wide shots when needed. Includes curtain call. A 2 DVDs
Boeing-Boeing
4/19/08 ~ Broadway
Christine Baranski, Bradley Whitford, Mark Rylance, Gina Gershon, Mary McCormack Kathryn Hahn. Filmed on the first night of previews. This production is based on London’s West End revival of 2007.
Nice capture, however, balcony railing is visible in the wider shots and the first minute of Act Two is missing. A-
BOY
5/8/04 -Off-Broadway
Kelly AuCoin, Robert Hogan, T.R. Knight, Caitlin O'Connell, Miriam Shor.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
3/9/13 ~ Broadway
Emilia Clarke, Cory Michael Smith, George Wendt, James Yaegashi, Suzanne Bertish, John Rothman, Tony Tom, Lee Wilkof, Kate Cullen Roberts. Video is slightly shaky and obstructed throughout the show, but is worked around well and the video is watchable. B+
Brief Encounter
9/12/10 ~ Broadway
Joseph Alessi, Dorothy Atkinson, Damon Daunno, Gabriel Ebert, Edward Jay, Annette McLaughlin, Adam Pleeth, Tristan Sturrock, Hannah Yelland.
Good video. Disc also includes around 25 minutes of interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
Brief Encounter
2/27/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Hannah Yellan (Laura), Jim Sturgeon (Alec), Annette McLaughlin (Myrtle), Damon Daunno (Stanley), Dorothy Atkinson (Beryl), Joe Alessi (Fred/Albert).
Based on Noel Coward's 1936 one act play "Still Life" which was expanded into the 1945 feature length film "Brief Encounter" (with the screenplay by Coward) and adapted back to the stage in this version was originated at UK's Kneehigh Theatre, "two strangers, both married to others, meet in a railroad station and find themselves in a brief but intense affair". A little shaky and some blackouts for the first three minutes, then it greatly improves.
Brighton Beach Memoirs *Only For Wants*
1983 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Elizabeth Franz, Peter Michael Goetz, Mandy Ingber, Joyce Van Patten.
A little on the dark side, and a bit hard to hear but a good video for its age. B+
Broadway Bound
10/5/13 ~ La Mirada, CA
AIan Alda, Gina Hecht, Allan Miller, Brett Ryback, John Mariano, Cate Cohen
Nice capture of this hilarious play; show is completely intact from start to finish with no blackouts and no washout; some heads at the bottom of the screen but don't affect the picture; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. A 2 DVDs
Buyer & Cellar
11/13/13 ~ New York
Michael Urie
Filmed from what looks like the first or second row, so you're kind of looking up at the stage. Includes Theatre Talk with Michael Urie and the playwright and interviews from Broadway Showbiz Network. A-
Buyer & Cellar
5/13/14 ~ Chicago, IL
Michael Urie
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Great video with clear picture and sound. A+ 2 DVDs
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
4/14/06 ~ Broadway
David Schwimmer, Zeljko Ivanek, Tim Daly
Shot from the mezzanine with an occasional head in the way, but clear video with nice zooms and good sound. A
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
1976 ~ PBS-TV
Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Maureen Stapleton, Laurence Olivier, Mary Peach, Jack Hedley.
Rare TV adaptation of Tennessee Williams' prize-winning play, this made-for-TV production is more sexually explicit than the censor-ridden 1958 Hollywood version. In perfect, pristine condition. A
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
10/16/03 ~ Broadway
Ashley Judd, Jason Patric, Ned Beatty, Margo Martindale.
Big head is slightly in the way during Act 1, but Acts 2 and 3 are great. Excellent picture and sound. A+
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
1/1/13 ~ Broadway
Scarlett Johansson, Benjamin Walker, Ciaran Hinds, Debra Monk, Emily Bergl, Tanya Birl, Will Cobbs, Jordan Dean, Vin Knight, Michael Park, Brian Reddy, Lance Roberts, Cherene Snow.
Filmed in HD and very nicely filmed. Clear picture. 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
Charlie Sheen: My Violent Torpedo Of Death/Defeat Is Not An Option Tour
4/10/11 ~ New York
Filmed from the second night from Radio City Music Hall; pro fan shot, direct stage and screen shot with mostly excellent picture; it was the best received show of the entire tour; Darryl Strawberry and James Lipton are brought up on stage; lots of Q&A from the audience; good video. A
Constellations *Very Limited Trades*
2/21/15 ~ Broadway
Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson.
Excellent HD capture with no obstructions. This highly reviewed and praised two person play tells the classic story boy and girl meeting through several interactions and outcomes. Both Jake and Ruth were terrific in their roles! A
Coriolanus
1/30/14 ~ London
Tom Hiddleston, Mark Gatiss, Deborah Findlay, Birgitte Hjort Sorensen, Hadley Fraser.
National Theatre Live's broadcast of Donmar Warehouse's production of Coriolanus, directed by the Donmar's Artistic Director Josie Rourke.
Originally broadcast live to theatres worldwide. Has English subtitles throughout. A
The Country Girl
5/20/08 ~ Broadway
Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand, Peter Gallagher, Remy Auberjonois, Anna Camp, Joe Roland, Lucas Caleb Rooney and Chip Zien.
Nice capture. Good mixture of close-ups and stage shots. No real obstructions. A
Coram Boy
5/19/07 ~ Broadway
Jan Maxwell, Jolly Abraham, Uzo Aduba, Jacqueline Antaramian, Bill Camp, Dashiell Eave, Xanthe Elbrick,Tom Riis Farrell, Brad Fleischer, Karron Graves, Laura Heisler, Angela Lin, David Andrew Macdonald, Quentin Maré , Kathleen McNenny, Cristin Milioti, Charlotte Parry, Christina Rouner, Ivy Vahanian, Wayne Wilcox.
Great video with lots of close-ups. Great sound and good picture with closeups and zooms throughout.
Includes opening night and a review from NY1; visually stunning production. A
The Cripple Of Inishmann *Only For Wants*
2014 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Sarah Greene, Conor MacNeill, Gillian Hanna, Ingrid Craigie, June Watson, Pat Short, Padraic Delaney, Gary Lilburn
Filmed from what looks to be about the 8th row from the stage, so you're kind of looking up at the stage. Mostly a full stage shot, but very clear and crisp video. A
The Crucible
2/22/02 ~ Broadway
Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Angela Bettis, Brian Murray.
Beautiful production with clear picture. No obstructions. Sound is a tad quiet. A-
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
9/6/12 ~ London
Luke Treadaway, Nicola Walker, Paul Ritter, Una Stubbs, Niamh Cusack
Presented by London's National Theatre, and broadcast live to theaters worldwide.
Adapted from Mark Haddon's 2003 best-selling book, playwright Simon Stephens transfers all the mystery of the novel to the stage. Great picture and sound quality. A
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
11/28/14 ~ Broadway
Alex Sharp, Francesca Faridany, Ian Barford, Enid Graham, Helen Carey, Mercedes Herrero, Richard Hollis
Very steady and focused. Well filmed with clear picture and good, although a little low, sound; Includes curtain call
and post-curtain call scene. A 2 DVDs
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
12/30/14 ~ Broadway
Taylor Trensch (alt Christopher Boone), Francesca Faridany, Tim Wright (u/s Ed), Enid Graham, Helen Carey, Mercedes Herrero, Richard Hollis, Ben Horner, David Manis
Well captured with no washout or blackouts, and very little obstruction; a couple quick dropouts, and a couple small heads that can occasionally be seen but do not affect the action; sound has a bit of shuffling in a few places, but overall good; nice video. A 2 DVDs
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea *Only For Wants*
11/16/04 ~ New York
Rosemarie DeWitt, Adam Rothenberg
Written by John Patrick Shanley. Good video with nice picture and clear sound; includes a NY1 interview with Shanley. A-
A Day In the Death of Joe Egg
5/26/85 ~ Broadway
Stockard Channing, Jim Dale, Joanna Gleason, Margaret Hilton, John Tillinger, Tenney Walsh.
Some generation loss and there is a bar in the way at times but good sound and great closeups for such an old video. A
Dead Accounts
11/5/12 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes, Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, Jayne Houdyshell.
First preview. Well filmed with closeups and clear sound. A-
Dedication or the Stuff of Dream
8/19/05 - Off-Broadway
Nathan Lane, Marian Seldes, Michael Countryman, Alison Fraser, Darren Pettie, R.E. Rodgers, Miriam Shor. A-
Democracy
12/18/04 ~ Broadway
James Naughton, Richard Thomas, Michael Cumpsty, Robert Prosky, John Dossett, Richard Masur, Lee Wilkof.
Some spotlight washout but very little. Excellent video with nice picture and sound. A
Design for Living
3/23/01 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Jennifer Ehle, Dominic West, John Cunningham.
Great video. First 5 minutes are pretty shaky and not really focused on the stage, but after that it's a great video. A
Deuce
5/5/07 ~ Broadway
Angela Lansbury, Marian Seldes, Michael Mulheren, Joanna P. Adler, Brian Haley.
Two cover-ups that last less then 30 seconds each. Great close-ups and sound. Includes NY1 review. A+
Die Mommie Die!
6/19/06 ~ New York
Charles Busch, Christopher Meloni, Jenn Harris, Jayne Houdyshell, Keith Nobbs, Tom Mardirosian.
One night only staged reading presentation to benefit the Actor's Fund of America. Filmed using multiple cameras. A
Disgraced *Very Limited Trades*
12/27/14 ~ Broadway
Hari Dhillon, Josh Radnor, Gretchen Mol, Karen Pittman, Danny Ashor
Good video with no washout, blackouts, and very minor obstruction. Clear picture and good sound. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead
1/18/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Eliza Dushku, Karen DiConcetto (u/s), America Ferrera, Ari Graynor, Logan Marshall-Green, Keith Nobbs, Ian Somerhalder, Eddie Kaye Thomas.
A grown up Peanuts story.
Very nicely filmed. Shaky at the start, then greatly improves. A
Doubt
11/20/04 ~ Broadway
Cherry Jones, Brian F. O'Byrne, Heather Goldenhersh, Adrianne Lenox.
Excellent picture and sound. A very nice capture. A
Doubt *Only For Wants*
1/31/06 ~ Broadway
Eileen Atkins, Ron Eldard, Jena Malone, Adrianne Lennox.
A bit shaky to start, the improves greatly. Crystal clear. Shot from the balcony, with balcony railing occasionally in the bottom of the shot. A-
Driving Miss Daisy
11/13/10 ~ Broadway
James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave, Boyd Gaines. A
The Elephant Man
1982 ~ HBO
Philip Anglim, Kevin Conway, Penny Fuller.
Pro-Shot television adaptation. Very good sound and video.
The Elephant Man
11/19/14 ~ Broadway
Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, Alessandro Nivola, Anthony Heald, Scott Lowell, Kathryn Meisle, Henry Stram
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions; sound is low, but that is common with captured plays; very nice video.
A 2 DVDs
Enchanted April
6/1/03 ~ Broadway
Michael Cumpsty, Jayne Atkinson, Elizabeth Ashley, Michael Hayden, Molly Ringwald.
Shot from 2nd row mezzanine. Nice capture. A
Enron
5/6/10 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Marin Mazzie, Jordan Ballard, Brandon Dirden, Rightor Doyle, Anthony Holds, Gregory Itzin, Ty Jones, Ian Kahn, Stephen Kunken, January LaVoy, Tom Nelis, Madisyn Shipman, Jeff Skowron.
Well filmed with good picture and sound quality throughout. Includes bonus reviews & Interviews. A
Epic Proportions
1999 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, Jeremy Davidson, Alan Tudyk, Ross Lehman
This is shot from the Upper mezzanine of the Helen Hayes, and even though it's an intimate house, there are still white outs, but not as bad as you might think. B
Equus
12/16/08 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Richard Griffiths, Kate Mulgrew, Anna Camp.
Heads in the shot throughout. Video includes Theater Talk interviews. B 2 DVDs
Fat Pig
12/14/04 - Off-Broadway
Jeremy Piven (Tom), Keri Russell (Jeannie), Andrew McCarthy (Carter), Ashlie Atkinson (Helen).
Festen
4/1/06 ~ Broadway
Machael Hayden, Jeremy Sisto, Larry Bryggman, Julianna Margulies, Ali MacGraw, Stephen Kunken, John Carter, Keth Davis, Carrie Preston, Diane Davis, C.J.Wilson, Ryan Simpkins, Meredith Lipson, David Patrick Kelly, Christopher Evan-Welch.
Very good video with close-ups and great sound. A
Fifth Of July
1982 ~ PBS-TV
Swoosie Kurtz, Richard Thomas, Jeff Daniels, Jonathan Hogan, Joyce Reehling, Cynthia Nixon.
Originally presented on PBS's American Playhouse, the videotaped performance retains director Marshall W. Mason's original 1978 staging for New York's legendary Circle Repertory Company. Some generational loss. A
Fifth of July
3/28/03 - Broadway
Michael Cerveris, Parker Posey, Jessalyn Gilsig.
The Foreigner
12/4/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Frances Sternhagen, Kevin Cahoon, Mary Catherine Garrison, Neal Huff, Byron Jennings, Lee Tergesen.
Great capture. One or two cover ups that last less than a minute. A
Fran's Bed
9/23/05 ~ New York
Mia Farrow, Harris Yulin, Heather Burns, Marcia DeBonis, Brenda Pressley, Julia Stiles, Jonathan Walker.
Written and directed by James Lapine. Good video with excellent picture and clear sound; video includes NY1 review. A
Frost/Nixon
4/7/07 ~ Broadway
Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Remy Auberjonois, Shira Gregory, Corey Johnson, Stephen Kunken, Stephen Rowe,Triney Sandoval, Armand Schultz, Sonya Walger
2 cover-ups that last less then 30 seconds each; a great video with great sound and very nice closeups throughout. Includes NY1 review and stories. A+
Frozen
2/28/04 - Broadway
Swoozie Kurtz, Brian O' Byrne, Laila Robins. A
Gem of the Ocean
2/6/05 ~ Broadway
Phylcia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Anthony Chisholm, John Earl Jelks, Eugene Lee, Raynor Scheine.
Final performance of this show; great picture and sound. A+
Gene Kelly: The Legacy
3/1/14 ~ Pasadena, CA
Patricia Ward Kelly
One quick blackout toward the beginning of the show that lasts about a minute, but the show is otherwise completely intact with no obstruction and no washout; clips occasionally go slightly skewed or off center, but are always watchable; good clear sound; filmed in 16:9 and alternates between close-ups of Patricia and wides of the video screen. A
Getting Away With Murder
3/1996 ~ Broadway
Christine Ebersole, Terrance Mann, John Rubenstein, Kandis Chappell, Al Espinoza, Frankie R. Faison.
A "comedy-thriller" which flopped on Broadway with just 17 official performances. Fuzzy video, but still watchable, with very good sound. This is the only known video of the show.
The Gin Game *Only For Wants*
1977 ~ Broadway
Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy.
Filmed from a single camera on a tripod. Probably filmed to be used as Press Reel footage for promotional purposes. Full show. Considering its age - amazing quality. Some slight generational loss. A-
The Glass Menagerie
3/18/05 ~ Barrymore Theatre
Jessica Lange, Christian Slater, Sarah Paulson, Josh Lucas. Good quality and very nice capture! A
The Glass Menagerie
9/19/10 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Judith Ivey, Patch Darragh, Keira Keeley, Ben McKenzie.
One quick drop out in each act. Some obstructions, but nothing too bad. B+
Glengarry Glen Ross
4/30/05 ~ Broadway
Alan Alda, Liev Schreiber, Tom Wopat, Gordon Clapp, Jeffrey Tambor.
Crystal clear audio and video. Great closeups. A
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
2002 ~ Broadway
Mercedes Ruehl, Bill Pullman.
Excellent quality video with great picture and sound. A
God of Carnage
5/28/09 ~ Broadway
Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden.
Nice clear video with good sound and closeups. A
God of Carnage
2/8/14 ~ La Mirada, CA
Hugo Armstrong, Jamison Jones, Amy Sloan, Maura Vincent.
No blackouts and no washout and a slight obstruction across the bottom of the screen that never block the action; clear and steady video and excellent sound; Includes curtain call. A
Good People
2/8/11 ~ Broadway
Frances McDormand, Tate Donovan, Estelle Parsons, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Becky Ann Baker, Patrick Carroll.
Good, clear video with nice picture and sound. Disc also includes around a half hour of reviews and interviews. A
The Graduate
4/17/02 ~ Broadway
Jason Biggs, Kathleen Turner, Alicia Silverstone.
Nice digital taping. There is a very minor sound problem toward the end, but it does not affect the dialogue. A
The Grapes Of Wrath
1991 ~ PBS
Gary Sinise, Robert Breuler, Ron Crawford, Francis Guinan, Lois Smith.
This is a beautifully rendered stage adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel, created by Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company and originally presented by PBS's Great Performances, directed for television by Kirk Browning. This video features much of the Broadway cast. B+
Harold And Maude
2/80 - Broadway
Janet Gaynor, Keith McDermott, Denny Dillon, Jack Bitnor.
Broadway flop with only 4 performances. Very clear for its age, starts out in color and progresses to black and white by the second act. Audio is a bit distant, but still decent.
Harvey
5/20/12 ~ Broadway
Jim Parsons, Jessica Hecht, Charles Kimbrough, Larry Bryggman, Carol Kane, Peter Benson, Tracee Chimo, Holley Fain.
Great HD capture of the show. Disc includes bonus interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
The Heiress
10/13/12 ~ Broadway
Jessica Chastain, David Strathairn, Dan Stevens, Virginia Kull, Judith Ivey, Caitlin O'Connell, Kieran Campion, Molly Camp, Dee Nelson, Ben Livingston. Complete show and mostly steady shots with some shakiness between scenes. A-
Henry IV
11/29/03 ~ Broadway
Kevin Kline, Richard Easton, Ethan Hawke, Dana Ivey, Audra McDonald, Michael Hayden, Stephen DeRosa, Byron Jennings.
Video is dark because the show is but the filmer did a good job with what was available; nice picture and sound. A
Henry IV Part I
5/14/14 - London
Antony Sher, Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Martin Bassindale, Jasper Britton, Antony Byrne, Sean Chapman, Paola Dionisotti, Nicholas Gerard-Martin, Jonny Glynn, Robert Gilbert, Nia Gwynne, Alex Hassell, Jim Hooper, Youssef Kerkour, Jennifer Kirby, Sam Marks, Keith Osborn, Leigh Quinn, Joshua Richards, Simon Thorp, Trevor White, Simon Yadoo.
Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the RSC. 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 and interviews. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version.
Henry IV Part II
6/18/14 - London
Antony Sher, Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Martin Bassindale, Jasper Britton, Antony Byrne, Sean Chapman, Oliver Ford Davies, Paola Dionisotti, Nicholas Gerard-Martin, Robert Gilbert, Jonny Glynn, Nia Gwynne, Alex Hassell, Jim Hooper, Youssef Kerkour, Jennifer Kirby, Sam Marks, Keith Osborn, Leigh Quinn, Joshua Richards, Simon Thorp, Trevor White, Simon Yadoo.
Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the RSC. 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 and interviews. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version.
The History Boys
5/6/06 ~ Broadway
Samuel Anderson, Richard Griffiths, Samuel Barnett, Dominic Cooper, Clive Merrison, James Corden, Frances De La Tour, Sacha Dhawan, Andrew Knott, Clive Merrison, Stephen Capbell Moore, Jamie Parker, Russell Tovey.
Great close ups and sound throughout. Includes interview with Richard Griffiths and Theatre Talk interview with Alan Bennett. A+
The Homecoming
2/20/08 ~ Broadway
Ian McShane, Raul Esparza, Eve Best, Michael McKean, James Frain, Gareth Saxe.
Good video with nice picture. Sound is a bit low. A
The House of Blue Leaves
5/25/87 ~ PBS Television
Swoosie Kurtz, Christine Baranski, John Mahoney, Ben Stiller, Julie Hagerty.
Professionally filmed for PBS. Features a young Ben Stiller in his first show. Very nice video. A
The House of Blue Leaves
6/22/11 ~ Broadway
Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Christopher Abbott, Susan Bennett, Jimmy Davis, Hailey Feiffer, Mary Beth Hurt, Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, Tally Sessions.
First few minutes, which is just Ben Stiller sitting at a piano, are audio only. Includes interviews and opening night footage. A
Hurlyburly
2/5/05 ~ New York
Ethan Hawke, Catherine Kellner, Parker Posey, Wallace Shawn.
Excellent video with great picture and sound. A+
I Am My Own Wife
11/19/03 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays
Great video, great show with lots of close ups. A
If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet
9/13/12 ~ New York
Jake Gyllenhaal, Annie Funke, Michelle Gomez, Brian F. O'Bryne.
Good video with clear picture and sound. The last 10 minutes of this video are from 9/19/12. A
I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers
5/10/13 - Broadway
Bette Midler.
No obstructions. Beautiful copy. A+
The Importance of Being Earnest
2/5/11 ~ Broadway
Brian Bedford, Dana Ivey, Paxton Whitehead, Amanda Leigh Cobb, Santino Fontana, David Furr, Tim MacDonald, Paul O'Brien, Charlotte Parry, Sara Topham.
There is a railing at the bottom of the screen present in wide/medium shots. Disc includes 20 minutes of Opening Night footage and Interviews. A-
In A Dark Dark House
5/20/07 ~ New York
Ron Livingston, Louisa Krause and Frederick Weller.
Mostly wide shots for the first 1/2 hour but taper was close so it doesnt lose anything; lots of close ups after that with great sound throughout. Includes review on NY1. A
In the Next Room or the vibrator play
10/3/10 - South Coast Reperatory
Kathleen Early, Andrew Borba, Libby West, Rebecca Mozo, Tom Shelton, Tracey A Leigh, Ron Menzel.
The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer
6/5/09 ~ Ronacher Wien
John Malkovich (Jack Unterweger), Aleksandra Zamojska (Singer), Laura Aikin (Singer).
Pro-Shot. This play is based on the real-life story of Austrian serial killer Jack Unerweger, who was released from prison in 1990 after writing a celebrated memoir and claiming he was rehabilitated. He went on to kill about a dozen prostitutes in America and Europe before hanging himself when he was sent back behind bars.
The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures *Limited Trades*
6/1/14 ~ Berkeley, CA
Mark Margolis, Liz Wisan, Lou Liberatore, Joseph J Parks, Randy Danson, Jordan Geiger, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, Anthony Fusco, Deirdre Lovejoy, Tina Chilip, Robynn Rodriguez.
Well filmed in 16:9 with no washout or obstruction and a steady mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; first minute or so of act two is blacked out; includes curtain call. A
Intimate Apparel
6/5/04 ~ New York
Viola Davis, Arija Barelkis, Lynda Gravatt, Russell Hornsby, Corey Stoll, Lauren Velez.
Great quality video with excellent picture and sound quality. A
The Invention of Love
06/26/01 ~ Broadway
Richard Easton, Robert Sean Leonard, James Harbour, Mirelle Enos, Daniel Davis. A
Is He Dead?
1/26/08 ~ Lyceum Theatre
Norbert Leo Butz, Jenn Gambatese, John McMartin, Mary Louise Burke, David Pittu, Michael McGrath, Tom Alan Robbins, Bridget Regan, Byron Jennings, Jeremy Bobb, Patricia Connolly.
A moment or two of full stage shots due to ushers, other than that, shot in closeups. A
Is There Life After High School?
1982 ~ New York
Raymond Baker, Cynthia Carle, Alma Cuervo, Sandy Faison, Harry Groener, Philip Hoffman, David Patrick Kelly, Maureen Silliman, James Widdoes.
Recorded from the balcony. Even though this show only had a 6 performance run Off-Broadway, it has gone on to successfully play regional theatres, college campuses and community theatres the world over. Blackouts for the first minute or two. Some generational loss. B
It's Only A Play *Very Limited Trades*
12/29/14 - Broadway
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Megan Mullally, Stockard Channing, Rupert Grint, F. Murray Abraham, Micah Stock
This capture has no washout and only minor obstruction, but most of the first 26 minutes of Act One are blacked out. After that, the show is very nicely captured with just one head that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen and does not affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is very good overall, but there is more shuffling and static than usual; all of the dialogue is listenable. Includes playbill scans. A- 2 DVDs
It's Only A Play *Very Limited Trades*
1/31/15 - Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Martin Short, Stockard Channing, Katie Finneran, F. Murray Abraham, Maulik Pancholy, Micah Stock.
Beautiful HD capture of this hilarious play. This features the new cast after the theater switch. Everyone did a wonderful job and was such a great time! A 2 DVDs
James Joyce’s The Dead
12/30/99 ~ Broadway
Emily Skinner, Alice Ripley, Sally Ann Howes. B
Jerusalem
4/28/11 ~ Broadway
Mark Rylance, Max Baker, Mackenzie Rook, Alan David, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Aiden Eyrick, John Gallagher Jr, Gerladine Hughes, Danny Kirrane, Charlotte Mills, Sarah Moyle, Mark Page, Molly Ranson.
First couple of minutes are not clear, but improves shortly after. A
June Moon
1974 ~ PBS-TV
Jack Cassidy, Susan Sarandon, Estelle Parsons, Stephen Sondheim, Tom Fitzsimmons, Kevin McCarthy, Lee Meredith, Austin Pendleton.
Jack Cassidy is terrific as the veteran composer who helps the kid while his own career is slumping. Playing another struggling songwriter is none other than Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, paying scruffy homage to the composers who inspired him. Pro-shot for TV. A
King Lear
5/1/14 - London
Simon Russell Beale, Adrian Scarborough, Anna Maxwell Martin, Kate Fleetwood, Olivia Vinall, Stanley Townsend, Michael Nardone, Paapa Essiedu, Richard Clothier, Tom Brooke, Stephen Boxer.
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. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and optional English subtitles.
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
3/6/05 - Off-Broadway
Sam Rockwell, Eric Bogosian, Jeffrey De Munn, Craig Grant, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Deborah Rush.
Legends!
1987 ~ Tour
Mary Martin, Carol Channing, Gary Beach and James Kirkwoods.
Pre-Broadway Tour, which never made it to New York.
A great capture. B+
Lend Me A Tenor
3/23/10 ~ Broadway
Anthony LaPaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Bartha, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jay Klaitz, Jan Maxwell, Jennifer Laura Thompson. Nicely captured and occasional heads in the frame. Disc also features Interviews & Behind The Scenes Features. A-
The Lieutenant Of Inishmore
4/19/06 ~ Broadway
Jeff Binder, Andrew Connolly, Brian D'Arcy James, Dashiell Eaves, Peter Gerety, Domhnall Gleeson, Alison Pill, David Wilmot.
Great video with excellent closeups and clear picture and sound throughout. A
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
4/20/06 ~ Broadway
Peter Gerety, David Wilmot, Domhnall Gleeson, Andrew Connolly, Brian D'Arcy James, Dashiell Eaves, Jeff Binder, Alison Pill.
First five minutes are a little shaky, but it gets much better after that with very nice closeups and great sound. Includes NY1 reviews and interviews. A
A Life in the Theatre
11/6/10 ~ Broadway
Patrick Stewart and T.R. Knight.
Good, clear capture. Includes BC/EFA speech and around 20 minutes of behind the scenes footage and interviews. A-
Lips Together, Teeth Apart
8/28/91 ~ New York
Nathan Lane, Anthony Heald, Roxanne Hart, Deborah Rush.
Terence McNally's play in its premier production. Shot from right center aisle, near the back of the small house,
full stage shot, spotlight wash, low volume. C+
The Little Dog Laughed
1/18/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Johnny Galecki, Neal Huff, Zoe Lister-Jones, Julie White.
Nice capture of this show. A
The Little Dog Laughed
2/11/07 ~ Broadway
Johnny Galecki, Neal Huff, Ellen is now played by Zoe Lister Jones who played the part in the Off Broadway production.
Nice capture of this play. A
The Little Foxes
1981 ~ Broadway Revival
Elizabeth Taylor, Tom Aldredge, Dennis Christopher, Maureen Stapleton, Anthony Zerbe, Humbert Allen Astredo, Novella Nelson, Joe Ponazecki.
Recorded from a tripod, with the audio from the soundboard patched directly in; some pans and zooms, it's mostly a full stage shot. Pretty good quality for a video of its age. B+
Love Letters
4/18/94 ~ Miami, FL
Liza Minnelli, Desi Arnaz Jr.
One night only performance recorded at Miami's Coconut Grove Playhouse.
Filmed from the audience and the camera is focused on Liza for about 97% of the show.
Spotlight washout and some generation loss. B+
Lucky Guy *Limited Trades*
3/14/13 ~ Broadway Highlights
Tom Hanks, Courtney B Vance, Christopher McDonald, Peter Gerety, Peter Scolari, Richard Masur, Maura Tierney.
First 30 minutes only; slight wandering but mostly steady and unobstructed; good clear picture and sound. A-
Macbeth
10/6/10 ~ PBS
Patrick Stewart, Kate Fleetwood.
Great Performances PBS production where both actors reprise their Tony nominated performances. A
Macbeth
5/2013 - Broadway
Alan Cumming, Jenny Sterlin, Brendan Titley, Chris Kipiniak. A+
Master Class *Only For Wants*
1995 ~ Broadway
Zoe Caldwell, Audra McDonald, Karen Kay Cody, Michael Friel, David Loud, Jay Hunter Morris.
Written by Terrance McNally. Includes scanned Playbill information and Audra McDonald’s and Zoe Caldwell’s acceptance speeches at the Tony’s, along with the team accepting the Best Play award. Well filmed, but a bit “jumpy” at times. Recorded from the balcony so the balcony rail is visible along the bottom of the video. Some generational loss. B-
Master Class
1/14/97 - Broadway
Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Karen Kay Cody, David Loud, Jay Hunter Morris.
Master Class *Only For Wants*
1997 ~ Los Angeles (Tour)
Faye Dunaway (Maria Callas), Melinda Klump (Sophie De Palma), Suzan Hanson, (Sharon Graham), Kevin Paul Anderson (Anthony Candolino). Filmed at The Doolittle Theatre in Los Angeles, during the show’s first US tour.
Well filmed with great close-ups, but almost all of the focus is on Faye and rarely on the other actors. Some slight generational loss. A-
Master Class
6/14/11 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess, Clinton Brandhagen, Jeremy Cohen, Alexandra Silber, Garrett Sorenson.
Good, clear video. Includes reviews, opening night coverage and cast/creative interviews. A
Match
3/20/04 ~ Broadway
Frank Langella, Jane Adams, Ray Liotta
Excellent video and nice closeups with good sound and picture throughout. A
Me, Myself & I
1/23/08 ~ New York
Tyne Daly, Brian Murray, Colin Donnell, Michael Esper, Charlotte Parry, Stephen Payne.
Great sound and lots of closeups, especially in Act 2. Edward Albee is in top form with this dark, funny and moving play that takes sibling rivalry to existential heights. A
The Merchant of Venice
2/11/11 ~ Broadway
Al Pacino, Lily Rabe, Byron Jennings, Gerry Bamman, Heather Lind, Matthew Rauch, Richard Topol, Christopher Fitzgerald, David Harbour, David Aaron Baker, Stephanie Blake, Peter Francis James. Very clear and lots of closeups, one or two coverups and some wandering. A-
Metamorphoses
4/10/02 ~ Broadway
Anjali Bhimani, Raymond Fox, Kyle Hall, Doug Hara, Felicity Jones, Chris Kipiniak, Louise Lamson, Erik Lochtefeld,
Mariann Mayberry, Lisa Tejero.
Great video; clear and crisp. A
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1982 ~ New York
William Hurt, Christine Baranski, Paul Bates, Kevin Conroy, Peter Crook, Jeffrey DeMunn, James Hurdle, Ricky Jay, Andreas Katsulas, Emmanuel Lewis, Rick Lieberman, J. Patrick O'Brien, Marcell Rosenblatt, Deborah Rush, Michele Shay, Diane Venora, Steve Vinovich.
Pro-shot video taped from PBS with menus. A 2 DVDs
Mr. Marmalade
12/10/05 ~ New York
Michael C. Hall, Michael Chernus, David Costabile, Mamie Gummer, Pablo Schreiber, Virginia Louise Smith.
Great video; nice closeups and good sound; clear picture; excellent filming. A
Mrs. Farnsworth *SEEKING REPLACEMENT*
4/17/04 ~ New York
John Lithgow, Sigourney Weaver, Danny Burstein, Kate Benson, Fernando Gambaroni, Tarajia Morrell.
One or 2 cover ups with great sound and nice picture; excellent video. A
Modern Orthodox
11/23/04 ~ New York
Jason Biggs, Craig Bierko, Molly Ringwald. Jenn Harris
Great video with excellent picture and sound. A
Moonlights and Magnolias
3/30/05 - Off- Broadway
Matthew Arkin (Ben Hecht), Margo Skinner (Miss Poppenghul),
David Rasche (Victor Fleming), Douglas Sills (David O. Selznick). A-
The Motherf**ker With the Hat
3/26/11 ~ Broadway
Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra, Yul Vazquez.
Nice picture and sound. Includes interviews, opening night footage and reviews. A
The Motherf**cker With the Hat
1/27/13 - Costa Mesa, CA
Tony Sancho (Jackie), Larry Bates (Ralph), Elisa Bocanegra (Veronica), Christian Barillas (Julio), Cristina Frias(Victoria).
Presented by South Coast Repertory Theatre. This was the first regional production of the play after its Broadway run. The first two minutes are blacked out and there is one short dropout toward the beginning, but the rest of the show is intact. There is one head at the bottom of the screen, but it’s rarely noticeable. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is quiet in places, but always listenable. A-
The Mountaintop
10/8/11 ~ Broadway
Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett.
A great capture of this powerful play about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Some blackouts at times, with some wandering. All in all very good when focused. B+
Much Ado About Nothing
2011 - London
David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Tome Bateman, Sarah MacRae.
Excellent Pro-shot video. A
A Naked Girl on the Appian Way
10/15/05 ~ Broadway
Jill Clayburgh, Richard Thomas, Matthew Morrison, Susan Kelechi Watson, James Yaegashi, Leslie Ayvazian, Ann Guilbert.
Good video with clear picture and sound; DVD includes NY1 review and interviews and Theatre Talk segment. A
The Nance
5/11/13 - Broadway
Nathan Lane (Chauncey), Jonny Orsini (Ned), Lewis J Stadlen (Efram), Cady Huffman (Sylvie), Jenni Barber (Joan), Andrea Burns (Carmen).
The first act is filmed from the side, so there’s a bar in the way sometimes and stage left is blocked, and it is slightly more shaky than usual. Great close-ups though. The second act is much better, steady and unobstructed. Missing a few minutes in the end of Act 2.
The Nance
10/10/14 ~ PBS-TV
Nathan Lane, Jenni Barber, Cady Huffman, Jonny Orsini, Lewis J. Stadlen.
Part of Live From Lincoln Center, hosted by Audra McDonald. The original Broadway show ended it's run on August 11, 2014, and three additional performances were added to accommodate the filming which took place before an audience on August 12, 13th and 14th. A
*Available as a 720p MKV or VOBs*
‘Night Mother
11/6/04 ~ Broadway
Edie Falco, Brenda Blethyn
Good picture and sound. A
Noises Off!
6/15/02 - Broadway
Patti LuPone, T.R. Knight, Edward Hibbert, Faith Prince, Katie Finneran and Peter Gallagher. A
The Normal Heart
4/24/04 ~ New York
Raul Esparza, Richard Bekins, Fred Berman, McCaleb Burnett, Mark Dobies, Joanna Gleason.
Very nicely filmed, a little on the dark side, low sound. Great capture of this show. A
The Normal Heart
4/19/11 ~ Broadway
Ellen Barkin, Patrick Breen, Mark Harelik, John Benjamin Hickey, Luke MacFarlane, Joe Mantello, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons, Richard Topol, Wayne Alan Wilcox.
A great capture of this powerful show. Includes around two hours of interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
The Normal Heart
5/15/11 ~ Broadway
Ellen Barkin, Patrick Breen, Mark Harelik, John Benjamin Hickey, Luke MacFarlane, Joe Mantello, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons, Richard Topol, Wayne Alan Wilcox.
Beautiful capture of this powerful and moving play. A
November
12/18/07 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, Dylan Baker, Michael Nichols, Ethan Phillips.
One minute in Act 2 is shaky, but beyond that it is nice and clear with good close ups and great sound; DVD includes first reading interviews,opening night and a review from NY1. A
The Odd Couple
10/25/05 ~ Broadway Revival
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Brad Garrett, Rob Bartlett, Olivia d'Abo, Jessica Stone.
Beautifully filmed video. Includes scanned Playbill information, as well as NY1's opening night coverage and review of the show. A
Of Mice and Men
6/14/14 ~ Broadway
James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester, Jim Norton, Ron Cephas Jones, Jim Parrack, Alex Morf,
Joel Marsh Garland, Jim Ortlieb.
Great capture of this classic play with top notch performances. A couple of heads in the shot on occasion, but otherwise nice clear video with excellent picture and clear sound; nice video. A- 2 DVDs
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2001 ~ Broadway
Gary Sinise and Amy Morton.
Fantastic recording, captures the action wonderfully. Occasional heads in frame, but they never obstruct the action. B+
Othello *This is an MKV file*
9/26/13 -London
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 Marshal, Tom Radford.
Pro-Shot with English subtitles. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from it. A
Other Desert Cities
12/18/12 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Robin Weigert, JoBeth Williams, Robert Foxworth, Jeannie Berlin, Michael Weston.
Good capture of the Los Angeles production at the Mark Taper Forum.
First minute of the show is missing, and the next two minutes are audio only, but complete after. Two heads in the middle and left side of the screen, but are worked around. No blackouts and no washout. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Quiet at times, but still good. A-
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
The Performers
11/11/12 ~ Broadway
Cheyenne Jackson, Alicia Silverstone, Henry Winkler, Ari Graynor, Jenni Barber, Daniel Breaker.
Lots of mid-stage/semi full stage shots since the action is all over the place. Great picture and sound. A
Peter and Jerry
6/19/04 ~ Hartford, CT
Frederick Weller, Johanna Day and Frank Wood
Premiere of Edward Albee's new play.
Good clear video with closeups and nice sound. A
Phedre
1998 ~ London
Diana Rigg (Phedre), Toby Stephens (Hippolytus), Barbara Jefford (Oenone), Julian Glover (Theseus), David Bradley (Theramene), Joanna Roth (Aricia).
The beautiful, award-winning Almeida Theater production of Ted Hughes' adaptation of the Jean Racine classic. The production later transferred to New York's Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. Shot with no obstructions from the balcony, and a nice mix of close-ups and medium shots. A-
Picnic
12/15/12 - Broadway
Sebastian Stan, Elizabeth Marvel, Ellen Burstyn, Reed Birney, Maggie Grace, Mare Winningham.
Crystal clear, beautiful closeups, wonderful production. A+
The Pillowman
3/26/05 ~ Broadway
Billy Crudup, Jeff Goldblum, Zeljko Ivanek, Michael Stuhlbarg.
Nice capture. Audio is a bit low. Five minutes at the end of Act One are audio only. B+
Private Lives
7/21/02 ~ Broadway
Alan Rickman, Lindsay Duncan, Adam Godley, Emma Fielding, Alex Belcourt.
Digital, clear, focused and well shot with good zooms, no obstructions, good audio, first five minutes not focused well, but excellent after that, missing 10 seconds near the end. A
Proof
9/4/01 ~ Broadway
Mary Louise Parker, Ben Shenkman, Patrick Tovatt, Johanna Day.
Shot from the first row of the balcony, no obstructions or heads. Lots of closeups. B+
Proof
8/7/02 ~ Broadway
Anne Heche, Neil Patrick Harris, Len Cariou, Kate Jennings Grant.
Shot from the third row mezzanine with no heads in the way. A very nice capture. A
The Property Known as Garland
5/1/06 ~ New York
Adrienne Barbeau, Kerby Joe Grubb
Beautifully shot, and crystal clear. A
Psycho Beach Party
7/1987 ~ New York
Charles Busch, Robert Carey, Judith Hansen, Andy Halliday, Arnie Kolonder, Theresa Marlowe.
Written by Charles Busch. Presented at the Player's Theatre in New York. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Some slight generational loss. A-
Rabbit Hole
2/25/06 - Broadway
Cynthia Nixon, John Slattery, Tyne Daly, Mary Catherine Garrison, John Gallagher, Jr.
Includes Interviews and reviews. Very nice capture.
Rabbit Hole
10/27/13 ~ La Mirada, CA
Deborah Puette, Kristina Johnson, Michael Polak, Lori Larsen, Seamus Mulcahy
First two minutes of act two are blacked out, but the show is otherwise complete with no obstruction or washout; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Good clear sound and includes curtain call. A 2 DVDs
Race
1/27/10 ~ Broadway
James Spader, Kerry Washington, David Alan Grier, Richard Thomas.
A couple heads in the first five minutes of Act 1 and the first six seconds of Act 2 missing due to a latecomer. Includes Broadway Beat opening night footage and NY1 Review. A
A Raisin in the Sun
4/10/04 ~ Broadway
Audra McDonald, Sean Combs, Sanaa Lathan, Phylicia Rashad.
Decent capture. B+
Reckless
10/09/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Mary-Louise Parker (Rachel), Rosie Perez (Pooty/Sue), Thomas Sadoski (Tom/Tom Jr.), Jeremy Shamos (Tim Timko/Roy), Olga Merediz (Trish), Debra Monk (Doctor), Michael O'Keefe (Lloyd).
Red
3/21/10 - Off-Broadway
Alfred Molina, Eddie Redmayne
Mostly full stage shots.
The River *Very Limited Trades*
12/26/14 - Broadway
The Man: Hugh Jackman, The Woman: Cush Jumbo, The Other Woman: Laura Donnelly
This is a good capture overall with no washout, very little obstruction, and only a couple short dropouts. There is one head that can occasionally be seen, but does not affect the action, and there are a couple scenes that are a bit dark and hard to see. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is a bit buzzy sometimes, and there is some occasionally shuffling, but all dialogue is listenable. Includes curtain call, audio only of Hugh’s BC/EFA speech and auction, and playbill scans. A-
Romance
3/22/05 ~ New York
Larry Bryggman, Steven Goldstein, Steven Hawley, Bob Balaban, Jim Frangione, Keith Nobbs, Christopher Evan Welch.
Not many close-ups in Act 1 but it's a small theatre so it's still very good; a little shaky and a bit of washout; great video of a very funny show. A
Romeo & Juliet
11/27/13 - Broadway
Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad
This production played the Richard Rodgers Theatre from August 24th, 2013 to December 8th, 2013.
*This is available as a 720p MKV or VOBs*
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 Scent of Rain
1999 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Ryan Idol, Johnny Urbon, Brian D. Johnson, Neil Tadken, Danne W.Taylor, Nicholas D. Conlon.
Pro-shot video; nice clear video with good sound and closeups; good video. A
Seminar
10/31/11 ~ Broadway
Alan Rickman, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell, Hettienne Park, Lily Rabe.
Excellent video with clear picture and sound, although the sound is low at times. A
Seminar *Only For Wants*
4/25/12 ~ Broadway
Jeff Goldblum, Jerry O'Connell, Justin Long, Christina Pumariega (u/s), Hettienne Park. Great video with good clear picture and sound. Full stage shot the majority of the time.
Shining City
4/22/06 ~ Broadway
Brian F. O'Byrne, Oliver Platt, Martha Plimpton, Peter Scanavino
Good video with excellent picture and sound; very nicely filmed;
DVD includes NY1 Opening Night coverage and reviews. A
Skylight
7/17/14 - London
Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy, Matthew Beard.
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 an interview with David Hare. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version.
Sleeping Beauty or Coma/Vampire Lesbians of Sodom
1987 - Provincetown Playhouse
Original Off-Broadway Production Starring David Drake, who replaced Charles Busch as the star of both one-act plays. Transferred from an old videotape, but still pretty good quality. B-
Sly Fox
3/27/04 - Broadway
Richard Dreyfuss (Foxwell J. Sly), Elizabeth Berkley (Mrs. Truckle), Eric Stoltz (Simon Able), Rachel York (Miss Fancy), René Auberjonois (Jethro Crouch), Linda Halaska (Sly’s Servant), Bob Dishy (Abner Truckle), Bronson Pinchot (Lawyer Craven). A-
A Small Family Business
6/12/14 - London
Nigel Lindsay, Debra Gillett, Gawn Grainger, Abby Cassidy, Alice Sykes, Samuel Taylor, Niky Wardley, Stephen Beckett, Neal Barry, Amy Marston, Matthew Cottle, Amanda Hadingue, Gerard Monaco.
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. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and interviews. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version.
Steel Magnolias
4/21/05 ~ Broadway
Delta Burke, Lily Rabe, Marsha Mason, Frances Sternhagen, Christine Ebersole and Rebecca Gayheart.
Nicely done DVD of a great show! A-
The Steward of Christendom
1/4/14 - Los Angeles, CA
Brian Dennehy (Thomas Dunne), Mary-Pat Green (Mrs O’Dea), James Lancaster (Smith), Abby Wilde (Annie Dunne), Kalen Harriman (Maud Dunne), Carmela Corbett (Dolly Dunne), Grant Palmer (Willie Dunne), Dylan Suanders (Recruit/Matt).
Stick Fly
12/5/11 - Broadway
Tracie Thoms, Dule Hill, Condola Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Rosie Benton.
Well filmed. A
A Streetcar Named Desire
3/31/05 ~ Broadway
Stars Natasha Richardson, John C. Reilly, Amy Ryan and Chris Bauer.
Good capture of the show. A-
A Streetcar Named Desire
9/16/14 - London
Gillian Anderson, Clare Burt, Lachele Carl, Branwell Donaghey, Otto Farrant, Ben Foster, Nicholas Gecks, Troy Glasgow, Stephanie Jacob, Corey Johnson, Vanessa Kirby, Claire Prempeh.
Multiple cameras Pro-shot release of the new production at the Young Vic. 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. A
Suddenly Last Summer
11/21/06 ~ Roundabout Theatre Production
Starring Blythe Danner.
Shot from the first row of the center mezzanine. No obstructions. Nice capture. A-
The Sunshine Boys
9/29/13 - Los Angeles, CA
Danny DeVito (Willie Clark), Judd Hirsch (Al Lewis), Justin Bartha (Ben Silverman), Gibby Brand (Patient), Frank Kopyc (Director), Matthew Bohrer (Eddie), Annie Abrams (Miss MacKintosh),
Johnnie Fiori (Registered Nurse).
Take Me Out
3/26/03 ~ Broadway
Daniel Sunjata, Denis O' Hare, Neal Huff, Frederick Weller, David Eigenberg.
Excellent picture and sound quality. Nice close-ups. A
The Tales of the Allergist's Wife
6/20/02 ~ Los Angeles
Valerie Harper,Tony Roberts, Michele Lee, Shirl Bernheim, Anil Kumar
Full stage shot, but you can see everything throughout. A
Tea at Five
3/29/03 ~ New York
Kate Mulgrew
Digital, 1st generation from the master. A
This Is How It Goes
03/12/05 ~ New York
Ben Stiller, Amanda Peet, Jeffrey Wright.
A little spotlight washout in the first 7 minutes. One minute of the show is missing. Great sound and picture throughout.
Three Days of Rain
5/31/06 ~ Broadway
Cast: Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper.
Nice filming and you can catch all the action of Julia's Broadway debut. A
Time Stands Still
1/22/11 ~ Broadway
Laura Linney, Brian D'Arcy James, Christina Ricci, Eric Bogosian.
First minute of Act Two is audio only. Includes around 50 minutes of talkbacks and interviews. Good capture. A-
Torch Song Trilogy
1982 - Broadway
Harvey Fierstein, Grant Shaud, Court Miller, Susan Edwards, Paul Joint, Diane Tarleton
Recorded from a balcony, with little generation loss, still great for a 30 year old tape. This does not feature Estelle Getty.
Tryst
4/2/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Maxwell Caulfield, Amelia Campbell.
Tryst tells the story of how George Love, a handsome con man who woos love starved women, meets Adelaide Pinchon, a desperate woman, who dreams beyond her mundane world at the local millinery store, Mr. Love has a history of illicit affairs but after meeting the fantasizing shop girl there's a twist of fate.
Excellent quality. Clear video and sound. Nice close-ups. A
Unnatural Acts
7/22/11 ~ New York
Jess Burkle, Joe Curnutte, Frank De Julio, Roe Hartrampf, Roderick Hill, Max Jenkins, Brad Koed, Jerry Marsini,
Devin Norik, Will Rogers, Nick Westrate.
Presented by Classic Stage Company. It looks like the filmer sat in the second row of a small theatre, so it's filmed well, but off to the side. A
Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom
3/28/05 - Actor's Fund 20th Anniversary Concert
Charles Busch, Julie Halston, Sutton Foster, Brent Barrett, Phyllis Newman, Mario Cantone, Bruce Vilanch, Rebecca Luker.
Pro-shot. Very good sound and video. A
Vanities
1981 ~ HBO
Meredith Baxter, Annette O'Toole, Shelly Hack.
Filmed before a live audience at the Westwood Playhouse in Los Angeles for HBO.
This is Pro-shot. A-
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
3/27/13 ~ Broadway
Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Billy Magnussen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant.
Takes a few minutes to really get focused due to the extreme amount of latecomers. Nice video, clear picture. A
Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike
3/1/14 ~ Los Angeles
Mark Blum (Vanya), Kristine (Nielsen Sonia), Christine Ebersole (Masha), David Hull (Spike), Shalita Grant (Cassandra), Liesel Allen Yeager (Nina).
Nicely filmed. One short blackout in the second act. A
Venus in Fur
10/18/11 ~ Broadway
Hugh Dancy, Nina Arianda.
Great clear video with excellent picture and sound, although slightly low at times. A
The Vertical Hour
11/17/06 ~ Broadway
Julianne Moore, Bill Nighy, Dan Bittner, Andrew Scott, Rutina Wesley.
Very good capture. A
A View From the Bridge
1/6/10 - Broadway
Scarlett Johansson, Liev Schreiber, Jessica Hecht, Santino Fontana, Corey Stoll, Alex Cendese,
Michael Cristofer, Anthony DeSando, Antoinette LaVecchia, Mark Morettini, Joe Ricci, Robert Turano,
Marco Verna
Video features Santino Fontana. This was filmed right before he was injured in previews and replaced.
Waiting for Godot
6/17/09 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Bill Irwin, John Goodman, John Glover, Matthew Schechter.
Well filmed video with good, clear sound. A-
A Walk in the Woods
1988 - PBS Broadcast
Sam Waterston and Robert Prosky.
War Horse
9/17/11 ~ Broadway
Seth Numrich, Alyssa Bresnahan, Matt Doyle, Boris McGiver, T. Ryder Smith.
Excellent capture of the 2011 Tony Winner for Best Play. A
War Horse
2014 ~ London
Pro-Shot Broadcast live to cinemas as part of the National Theatre Live. A+
*Available as a 1080p MKV file or VOBs*
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
4/2/05 ~ Broadway
Kathleen Turner, Bill Irwin, Mirielle Enos, David Harbour.
Good capture. B+
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
2/12/11 ~ Chicago
Pre-Broadway: Tracy Letts, Amy Morton, Carrie Coon and Madison Dirks.
Great capture. For the first act in wide shots two heads block the far sides. Most of the action is center stage. A-
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
12/20/12 ~ Broadway
Amy Morton, Tracy Letts, Madison Dirks, Carrie Coon.
Missing the first 3 minutes of the first and last act, and a head in the bottom of some shots. Nothing too distracting.
Filmed from the orchestra with great close-ups. A-
Whoopi
11/26/04 ~ Broadway
Whoopi Goldberg
Good picture and sound with nice closeups. A
The Women
1/2002 ~ Broadway
Rue McLanahan, Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Tilly, Kristen Johnson, Jennifer Coolidge, Mary Louise Wilson.
Professional PBS telecast of the Final Performance. A+
A Word Or Two
2/9/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Christopher Plummer.
This show was written and arranged by Plummer, directed by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff. Plummer confesses to being "hooked on the intoxication of words", spent much of his time growing up in Montreal reading Ben Jonson, George Bernard Shaw, Shakesepeare, Rudyard Kipling, A.A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Lord Byron, Dylan Thomas, W.H. Auden, Stephen Leacock and others, his personal take on these literary giants forms a journey forms a journey from childhood to old age, one short 10 second black out, an occasional glimpse of a head in the way, nicely filmed.
3 Guys Naked from the Waist Down *Only For Wants*
1996 ~ New York
Scott Bakula, John Kassir, Jerry Colker
Multicamera pro-shot; picture is fairly clear but has some generation loss and very dull colors. Sound is quite muffled. B
12 Angry Men
10/30/04 ~ Broadway
Tom Aldredge, Mark Blum, Philip Bosco, Larry Bryggman, Robert Clohessy, Peter Friedman, Boyd Gaines, Kevin Geer, Michael Mastro, Matte Osian, John Pankow, James Rebhorn, Adam Trese.
Good video with excellent picture and sound. A
33 Variations
2/27/11 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Jane Fonda, Samantha Mathis, Greg Keller, Don Amendolia, Grant James Varjas, Zach Grenier, Susan Kellermann, Scott Barrow, Caitlin O'Connell, Yvonne Woods Slaten.
A couple of quick dropouts, but no major blackouts. A-
The 39 Steps
6/13/09 ~ Broadway
Sean Mahon, Jill Paice, Jeffrey Kuhn, Arnie Burton.
Filmed from the left side with clear picture and sound. A
700 Sundays *Available as a 720p MKV or VOBs*
1/2014 ~ Broadway
Billy Crystal.
Pro-Shot. Filmed live on Broadway, this was a limited run of Billy Crystal's 2005 autobiographical one-man show that won him a Tony Award. A
Above the Fold
2/2/14 ~ Pasadena Playhouse
Taraji P Henson (Jane), Arye Gross (Marvin), Kristopher Higgins (Victor), Mark Kildreth (Lorne), Kristy Johnson (Monique), Joe Massingill (Bobby), Seamus Mulcahy (Eric).
World Premiere. "Jane" an African-American newspaper reporter from NY flies to a Southern university where three white fraternity members have been accused of raping a young African-American woman, this show asks tough questions about exploitation of tradegy, the cost of success and the dangers that come when ambition collides with truth, loosely based on the 2006 Duke lacrosse case where three student athletes were falsely accused of raping an African American stripper.
After Ashley
2/19/05 - Off-Broadway
Anna Paquin, Kieran Culkin, Tim Hopper, Grant Shaud
Great video with great sound. A
After the Fall
7/3/04 ~ Broadway
Peter Krause, Carla Gugino, Jessica Hecht, Vivienne Benesch, Candy Buckley, Roxanna Hope, Kathleen McNenny, Ken Marks.
Excellent video; good closeups and sound. A
Agnes of God
1983 - Boston (National Tour)
Elizabeth Ashley, Mercedes McCambridge, Maryann Plunkett.
Pro-shot with sound from the soundboard. Excellent sound and video for the time. A
All My Sons
September 2010 ~ London
Zoe Wanamaker, David Suchet, Steven Elder, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Claire Hackett, Olivia Darnley.
Howard Davies acclaimed production of Arthur Miller's classic 20th Century drama, produced by London's National Theatre and recorded live on September 29th and 30th, 2010 for broadcast to theatres around the world. A
The Anarchist
11/14/12 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone and Debra Winger.
Good clear video with nice picture and sound throughout. There is a railing on the far left side of the stage filmed around well. A-
Amadeus *Only For Wants*
7/6/06 ~ Stockbridge, MA
Randy Harrison, Jonathan Epstein, Ron Bagden, Tara Franklin, Bob Jaffe, Tom Story.
A production of the Berkshire Theatre Festival.
Unfortunately, lots of cover ups and "stage searching". What is captured is crystal clear, and you can still get a good appreciation of the show. Includes scanned information from the program. B-
Amy's View
1998 ~ Broadway
Judi Dench, Tate Donovan, Samantha Bond, Ronald Pickup, Anne Pitoniak, Willis Sparks, Maduka Steady.
Mainly a full stage shot. Good video, though. B
An Almost Holy Picture
2/21/02 ~ Broadway
Kevin Bacon
Good video, nice picture and sound. A
Anna in the Tropics
11/12/03 ~ Broadway
Jimmy Smits, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Priscilla Lopez, John Ortiz, Vanessa Aspillaga, Victor Argo, David Zayas.
Great video with great sound. Lots of close-ups. A
Aren’t We All?
2/6/85 - Broadway Revival
Rex Harrison, Claudette Colbert, Lynn Redgrave, Jeremy Brett, George Rose, George Ede, Brenda Forbes, John Patrick Hurly, Leslie O'Hara, Peter Pagan, Ned Schmidtke, Steven Sutherland.
This is a revival of the 1925 Broadway production. Excellent video and very good sound. First minute of the show is blacked out. Includes about 7 minutes of stage door footage showing Rex Harrison leaving the theatre, and minimally interacting with the fans.
Arsenic And Old Lace
1986 ~ Broadway, Revival
Jonathan Frid, Marion Ross, Gary Sandy, Larry Storch.
Amazing quality for a show of it's age. It looks like it was recorded from a tripod, maybe this is the unedited Press Reel footage, or recorded for the cast, but it's hard to tell for sure. Some generational loss, but not too bad. A
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
At Wit's End
1989 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Stan Freeman portrays Oscar Levant
Rare producer's copy of this critically acclaimed, one man show. Musings about the humorist/composer chronicling his life. A
August: Osage County
12/14/07 ~ Broadway
Ian Barford, Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Francis Guinan, Brian Kerwin, Dennis Letts, Madeleine Martin, Mariann Mayberry, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry, Rondi Reed, Troy West.
Excellent video with great closeups and sound throughout. A+
August: Osage County
1/2/08 ~ Broadway
Dennis Letts, Deanna Dunagan, Amy Morton, Jeff Perry, Ian Barford, Madeleine Martin, Sally Murphy, Mariann Mayberry, Rondi Reed, Francis Guinan, Kimberly Guerrero, Brian Kerwin, Troy West.
Very clear and nice video with excellent picture and sound throughout. A
Aunt Dan and Lemon
1/24/04 - Off-Broadway
Kristin Johnson (Aunt Dan), Lili Taylor (Lemon), Marcia Stephanie Blake (Flora), Liam Craig (Freddy), Stephen Park (Jasper), Isaach deBankore (Andy), Melissa Errico (Mother)
Sound only for the first minute and the last 2 minutes; Otherwise great video. A
Bad Dates
7/3/03 ~ New York
Julie White
First 5 minutes and last 10 minutes are sound only; lots of spotlight washout. Many heads in the way and
doesn't always follow the action on stage; good sound throughout the video. B-
Barefoot in the Park
3/26/06 - Broadway
Patrick Wilson, Amanda Peet, Jill Clayburgh, Tony Roberts, Adam Sietz, Sullivan Walker. A
Bash: Latter-Day Plays
8/28/01 ~ Showtime-TV
Calista Flockhart, Paul Rudd, Ron Eldard.
This performance was recorded before a live audience at the Canon Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA on 12/16/99. A
Beautiful Thing
May 2013 ~ London
Suranne Jones, Zaraah Abrahams, Oliver Farnworth, Jake Davies, Danny-Boy Hatchard.
Captured live at the Arts Theatre in London on May 22 & 23, 2013.
Filmed using multiple cameras. A
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
9/2/99 - Broadway
Anna Manahan, Marie Mullen, Tom Murphy, Brian F. O’Byrne.
Excellent capture, very good sound and video with minimal generation loss. A
The Best Man
6/20/12 ~ Broadway
Candice Bergen, Mark Blum, Kerry Butler, James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, Eric McCormack.
Great HD capture of this show. Disc includes bonus interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
Blackbird
6/10/07 ~ New York
Jeff Daniels, Alison Pill
Slight camera problem, as the first 8 minutes go from color to black and white and back again, but it gets fixed; one cover-up 15 minutes into the show for a minute; great sound and closeups. Closing show. A
Blithe Spirit
5/16/09 ~ Broadway
Rupert Everett, Jayne Atkinson, Christine Ebersole, Angela Lansbury, Susan Louise O'Connor, Simon Jones, Deborah Rush.
Decent capture of the show. There are a few short blackouts and the camera wanders at times. A few head obstructions as well. B
Blithe Spirit *Very Limited Trades*
12/14/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Angela Lansbury, Charles Edwards, Jemima Rooper, Charlotte Parry, Simon Jones, Sandra Shipley, Susan Louise O'Connor
Very good video with no washout, blackouts, and only minor obstruction; excellent clear sound and well filmed with close-ups and wide shots when needed. Includes curtain call. A 2 DVDs
Boeing-Boeing
4/19/08 ~ Broadway
Christine Baranski, Bradley Whitford, Mark Rylance, Gina Gershon, Mary McCormack Kathryn Hahn. Filmed on the first night of previews. This production is based on London’s West End revival of 2007.
Nice capture, however, balcony railing is visible in the wider shots and the first minute of Act Two is missing. A-
BOY
5/8/04 -Off-Broadway
Kelly AuCoin, Robert Hogan, T.R. Knight, Caitlin O'Connell, Miriam Shor.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
3/9/13 ~ Broadway
Emilia Clarke, Cory Michael Smith, George Wendt, James Yaegashi, Suzanne Bertish, John Rothman, Tony Tom, Lee Wilkof, Kate Cullen Roberts. Video is slightly shaky and obstructed throughout the show, but is worked around well and the video is watchable. B+
Brief Encounter
9/12/10 ~ Broadway
Joseph Alessi, Dorothy Atkinson, Damon Daunno, Gabriel Ebert, Edward Jay, Annette McLaughlin, Adam Pleeth, Tristan Sturrock, Hannah Yelland.
Good video. Disc also includes around 25 minutes of interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
Brief Encounter
2/27/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Hannah Yellan (Laura), Jim Sturgeon (Alec), Annette McLaughlin (Myrtle), Damon Daunno (Stanley), Dorothy Atkinson (Beryl), Joe Alessi (Fred/Albert).
Based on Noel Coward's 1936 one act play "Still Life" which was expanded into the 1945 feature length film "Brief Encounter" (with the screenplay by Coward) and adapted back to the stage in this version was originated at UK's Kneehigh Theatre, "two strangers, both married to others, meet in a railroad station and find themselves in a brief but intense affair". A little shaky and some blackouts for the first three minutes, then it greatly improves.
Brighton Beach Memoirs *Only For Wants*
1983 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Elizabeth Franz, Peter Michael Goetz, Mandy Ingber, Joyce Van Patten.
A little on the dark side, and a bit hard to hear but a good video for its age. B+
Broadway Bound
10/5/13 ~ La Mirada, CA
AIan Alda, Gina Hecht, Allan Miller, Brett Ryback, John Mariano, Cate Cohen
Nice capture of this hilarious play; show is completely intact from start to finish with no blackouts and no washout; some heads at the bottom of the screen but don't affect the picture; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. A 2 DVDs
Buyer & Cellar
11/13/13 ~ New York
Michael Urie
Filmed from what looks like the first or second row, so you're kind of looking up at the stage. Includes Theatre Talk with Michael Urie and the playwright and interviews from Broadway Showbiz Network. A-
Buyer & Cellar
5/13/14 ~ Chicago, IL
Michael Urie
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Great video with clear picture and sound. A+ 2 DVDs
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
4/14/06 ~ Broadway
David Schwimmer, Zeljko Ivanek, Tim Daly
Shot from the mezzanine with an occasional head in the way, but clear video with nice zooms and good sound. A
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
1976 ~ PBS-TV
Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Maureen Stapleton, Laurence Olivier, Mary Peach, Jack Hedley.
Rare TV adaptation of Tennessee Williams' prize-winning play, this made-for-TV production is more sexually explicit than the censor-ridden 1958 Hollywood version. In perfect, pristine condition. A
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
10/16/03 ~ Broadway
Ashley Judd, Jason Patric, Ned Beatty, Margo Martindale.
Big head is slightly in the way during Act 1, but Acts 2 and 3 are great. Excellent picture and sound. A+
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
1/1/13 ~ Broadway
Scarlett Johansson, Benjamin Walker, Ciaran Hinds, Debra Monk, Emily Bergl, Tanya Birl, Will Cobbs, Jordan Dean, Vin Knight, Michael Park, Brian Reddy, Lance Roberts, Cherene Snow.
Filmed in HD and very nicely filmed. Clear picture. 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
Charlie Sheen: My Violent Torpedo Of Death/Defeat Is Not An Option Tour
4/10/11 ~ New York
Filmed from the second night from Radio City Music Hall; pro fan shot, direct stage and screen shot with mostly excellent picture; it was the best received show of the entire tour; Darryl Strawberry and James Lipton are brought up on stage; lots of Q&A from the audience; good video. A
Constellations *Very Limited Trades*
2/21/15 ~ Broadway
Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson.
Excellent HD capture with no obstructions. This highly reviewed and praised two person play tells the classic story boy and girl meeting through several interactions and outcomes. Both Jake and Ruth were terrific in their roles! A
Coriolanus
1/30/14 ~ London
Tom Hiddleston, Mark Gatiss, Deborah Findlay, Birgitte Hjort Sorensen, Hadley Fraser.
National Theatre Live's broadcast of Donmar Warehouse's production of Coriolanus, directed by the Donmar's Artistic Director Josie Rourke.
Originally broadcast live to theatres worldwide. Has English subtitles throughout. A
The Country Girl
5/20/08 ~ Broadway
Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand, Peter Gallagher, Remy Auberjonois, Anna Camp, Joe Roland, Lucas Caleb Rooney and Chip Zien.
Nice capture. Good mixture of close-ups and stage shots. No real obstructions. A
Coram Boy
5/19/07 ~ Broadway
Jan Maxwell, Jolly Abraham, Uzo Aduba, Jacqueline Antaramian, Bill Camp, Dashiell Eave, Xanthe Elbrick,Tom Riis Farrell, Brad Fleischer, Karron Graves, Laura Heisler, Angela Lin, David Andrew Macdonald, Quentin Maré , Kathleen McNenny, Cristin Milioti, Charlotte Parry, Christina Rouner, Ivy Vahanian, Wayne Wilcox.
Great video with lots of close-ups. Great sound and good picture with closeups and zooms throughout.
Includes opening night and a review from NY1; visually stunning production. A
The Cripple Of Inishmann *Only For Wants*
2014 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Sarah Greene, Conor MacNeill, Gillian Hanna, Ingrid Craigie, June Watson, Pat Short, Padraic Delaney, Gary Lilburn
Filmed from what looks to be about the 8th row from the stage, so you're kind of looking up at the stage. Mostly a full stage shot, but very clear and crisp video. A
The Crucible
2/22/02 ~ Broadway
Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Angela Bettis, Brian Murray.
Beautiful production with clear picture. No obstructions. Sound is a tad quiet. A-
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
9/6/12 ~ London
Luke Treadaway, Nicola Walker, Paul Ritter, Una Stubbs, Niamh Cusack
Presented by London's National Theatre, and broadcast live to theaters worldwide.
Adapted from Mark Haddon's 2003 best-selling book, playwright Simon Stephens transfers all the mystery of the novel to the stage. Great picture and sound quality. A
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
11/28/14 ~ Broadway
Alex Sharp, Francesca Faridany, Ian Barford, Enid Graham, Helen Carey, Mercedes Herrero, Richard Hollis
Very steady and focused. Well filmed with clear picture and good, although a little low, sound; Includes curtain call
and post-curtain call scene. A 2 DVDs
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
12/30/14 ~ Broadway
Taylor Trensch (alt Christopher Boone), Francesca Faridany, Tim Wright (u/s Ed), Enid Graham, Helen Carey, Mercedes Herrero, Richard Hollis, Ben Horner, David Manis
Well captured with no washout or blackouts, and very little obstruction; a couple quick dropouts, and a couple small heads that can occasionally be seen but do not affect the action; sound has a bit of shuffling in a few places, but overall good; nice video. A 2 DVDs
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea *Only For Wants*
11/16/04 ~ New York
Rosemarie DeWitt, Adam Rothenberg
Written by John Patrick Shanley. Good video with nice picture and clear sound; includes a NY1 interview with Shanley. A-
A Day In the Death of Joe Egg
5/26/85 ~ Broadway
Stockard Channing, Jim Dale, Joanna Gleason, Margaret Hilton, John Tillinger, Tenney Walsh.
Some generation loss and there is a bar in the way at times but good sound and great closeups for such an old video. A
Dead Accounts
11/5/12 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes, Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, Jayne Houdyshell.
First preview. Well filmed with closeups and clear sound. A-
Dedication or the Stuff of Dream
8/19/05 - Off-Broadway
Nathan Lane, Marian Seldes, Michael Countryman, Alison Fraser, Darren Pettie, R.E. Rodgers, Miriam Shor. A-
Democracy
12/18/04 ~ Broadway
James Naughton, Richard Thomas, Michael Cumpsty, Robert Prosky, John Dossett, Richard Masur, Lee Wilkof.
Some spotlight washout but very little. Excellent video with nice picture and sound. A
Design for Living
3/23/01 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Jennifer Ehle, Dominic West, John Cunningham.
Great video. First 5 minutes are pretty shaky and not really focused on the stage, but after that it's a great video. A
Deuce
5/5/07 ~ Broadway
Angela Lansbury, Marian Seldes, Michael Mulheren, Joanna P. Adler, Brian Haley.
Two cover-ups that last less then 30 seconds each. Great close-ups and sound. Includes NY1 review. A+
Die Mommie Die!
6/19/06 ~ New York
Charles Busch, Christopher Meloni, Jenn Harris, Jayne Houdyshell, Keith Nobbs, Tom Mardirosian.
One night only staged reading presentation to benefit the Actor's Fund of America. Filmed using multiple cameras. A
Disgraced *Very Limited Trades*
12/27/14 ~ Broadway
Hari Dhillon, Josh Radnor, Gretchen Mol, Karen Pittman, Danny Ashor
Good video with no washout, blackouts, and very minor obstruction. Clear picture and good sound. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A
Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead
1/18/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Eliza Dushku, Karen DiConcetto (u/s), America Ferrera, Ari Graynor, Logan Marshall-Green, Keith Nobbs, Ian Somerhalder, Eddie Kaye Thomas.
A grown up Peanuts story.
Very nicely filmed. Shaky at the start, then greatly improves. A
Doubt
11/20/04 ~ Broadway
Cherry Jones, Brian F. O'Byrne, Heather Goldenhersh, Adrianne Lenox.
Excellent picture and sound. A very nice capture. A
Doubt *Only For Wants*
1/31/06 ~ Broadway
Eileen Atkins, Ron Eldard, Jena Malone, Adrianne Lennox.
A bit shaky to start, the improves greatly. Crystal clear. Shot from the balcony, with balcony railing occasionally in the bottom of the shot. A-
Driving Miss Daisy
11/13/10 ~ Broadway
James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave, Boyd Gaines. A
The Elephant Man
1982 ~ HBO
Philip Anglim, Kevin Conway, Penny Fuller.
Pro-Shot television adaptation. Very good sound and video.
The Elephant Man
11/19/14 ~ Broadway
Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, Alessandro Nivola, Anthony Heald, Scott Lowell, Kathryn Meisle, Henry Stram
Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions; sound is low, but that is common with captured plays; very nice video.
A 2 DVDs
Enchanted April
6/1/03 ~ Broadway
Michael Cumpsty, Jayne Atkinson, Elizabeth Ashley, Michael Hayden, Molly Ringwald.
Shot from 2nd row mezzanine. Nice capture. A
Enron
5/6/10 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Marin Mazzie, Jordan Ballard, Brandon Dirden, Rightor Doyle, Anthony Holds, Gregory Itzin, Ty Jones, Ian Kahn, Stephen Kunken, January LaVoy, Tom Nelis, Madisyn Shipman, Jeff Skowron.
Well filmed with good picture and sound quality throughout. Includes bonus reviews & Interviews. A
Epic Proportions
1999 ~ Broadway
Kristin Chenoweth, Jeremy Davidson, Alan Tudyk, Ross Lehman
This is shot from the Upper mezzanine of the Helen Hayes, and even though it's an intimate house, there are still white outs, but not as bad as you might think. B
Equus
12/16/08 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Richard Griffiths, Kate Mulgrew, Anna Camp.
Heads in the shot throughout. Video includes Theater Talk interviews. B 2 DVDs
Fat Pig
12/14/04 - Off-Broadway
Jeremy Piven (Tom), Keri Russell (Jeannie), Andrew McCarthy (Carter), Ashlie Atkinson (Helen).
Festen
4/1/06 ~ Broadway
Machael Hayden, Jeremy Sisto, Larry Bryggman, Julianna Margulies, Ali MacGraw, Stephen Kunken, John Carter, Keth Davis, Carrie Preston, Diane Davis, C.J.Wilson, Ryan Simpkins, Meredith Lipson, David Patrick Kelly, Christopher Evan-Welch.
Very good video with close-ups and great sound. A
Fifth Of July
1982 ~ PBS-TV
Swoosie Kurtz, Richard Thomas, Jeff Daniels, Jonathan Hogan, Joyce Reehling, Cynthia Nixon.
Originally presented on PBS's American Playhouse, the videotaped performance retains director Marshall W. Mason's original 1978 staging for New York's legendary Circle Repertory Company. Some generational loss. A
Fifth of July
3/28/03 - Broadway
Michael Cerveris, Parker Posey, Jessalyn Gilsig.
The Foreigner
12/4/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Frances Sternhagen, Kevin Cahoon, Mary Catherine Garrison, Neal Huff, Byron Jennings, Lee Tergesen.
Great capture. One or two cover ups that last less than a minute. A
Fran's Bed
9/23/05 ~ New York
Mia Farrow, Harris Yulin, Heather Burns, Marcia DeBonis, Brenda Pressley, Julia Stiles, Jonathan Walker.
Written and directed by James Lapine. Good video with excellent picture and clear sound; video includes NY1 review. A
Frost/Nixon
4/7/07 ~ Broadway
Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Remy Auberjonois, Shira Gregory, Corey Johnson, Stephen Kunken, Stephen Rowe,Triney Sandoval, Armand Schultz, Sonya Walger
2 cover-ups that last less then 30 seconds each; a great video with great sound and very nice closeups throughout. Includes NY1 review and stories. A+
Frozen
2/28/04 - Broadway
Swoozie Kurtz, Brian O' Byrne, Laila Robins. A
Gem of the Ocean
2/6/05 ~ Broadway
Phylcia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Anthony Chisholm, John Earl Jelks, Eugene Lee, Raynor Scheine.
Final performance of this show; great picture and sound. A+
Gene Kelly: The Legacy
3/1/14 ~ Pasadena, CA
Patricia Ward Kelly
One quick blackout toward the beginning of the show that lasts about a minute, but the show is otherwise completely intact with no obstruction and no washout; clips occasionally go slightly skewed or off center, but are always watchable; good clear sound; filmed in 16:9 and alternates between close-ups of Patricia and wides of the video screen. A
Getting Away With Murder
3/1996 ~ Broadway
Christine Ebersole, Terrance Mann, John Rubenstein, Kandis Chappell, Al Espinoza, Frankie R. Faison.
A "comedy-thriller" which flopped on Broadway with just 17 official performances. Fuzzy video, but still watchable, with very good sound. This is the only known video of the show.
The Gin Game *Only For Wants*
1977 ~ Broadway
Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy.
Filmed from a single camera on a tripod. Probably filmed to be used as Press Reel footage for promotional purposes. Full show. Considering its age - amazing quality. Some slight generational loss. A-
The Glass Menagerie
3/18/05 ~ Barrymore Theatre
Jessica Lange, Christian Slater, Sarah Paulson, Josh Lucas. Good quality and very nice capture! A
The Glass Menagerie
9/19/10 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Judith Ivey, Patch Darragh, Keira Keeley, Ben McKenzie.
One quick drop out in each act. Some obstructions, but nothing too bad. B+
Glengarry Glen Ross
4/30/05 ~ Broadway
Alan Alda, Liev Schreiber, Tom Wopat, Gordon Clapp, Jeffrey Tambor.
Crystal clear audio and video. Great closeups. A
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
2002 ~ Broadway
Mercedes Ruehl, Bill Pullman.
Excellent quality video with great picture and sound. A
God of Carnage
5/28/09 ~ Broadway
Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden.
Nice clear video with good sound and closeups. A
God of Carnage
2/8/14 ~ La Mirada, CA
Hugo Armstrong, Jamison Jones, Amy Sloan, Maura Vincent.
No blackouts and no washout and a slight obstruction across the bottom of the screen that never block the action; clear and steady video and excellent sound; Includes curtain call. A
Good People
2/8/11 ~ Broadway
Frances McDormand, Tate Donovan, Estelle Parsons, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Becky Ann Baker, Patrick Carroll.
Good, clear video with nice picture and sound. Disc also includes around a half hour of reviews and interviews. A
The Graduate
4/17/02 ~ Broadway
Jason Biggs, Kathleen Turner, Alicia Silverstone.
Nice digital taping. There is a very minor sound problem toward the end, but it does not affect the dialogue. A
The Grapes Of Wrath
1991 ~ PBS
Gary Sinise, Robert Breuler, Ron Crawford, Francis Guinan, Lois Smith.
This is a beautifully rendered stage adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel, created by Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company and originally presented by PBS's Great Performances, directed for television by Kirk Browning. This video features much of the Broadway cast. B+
Harold And Maude
2/80 - Broadway
Janet Gaynor, Keith McDermott, Denny Dillon, Jack Bitnor.
Broadway flop with only 4 performances. Very clear for its age, starts out in color and progresses to black and white by the second act. Audio is a bit distant, but still decent.
Harvey
5/20/12 ~ Broadway
Jim Parsons, Jessica Hecht, Charles Kimbrough, Larry Bryggman, Carol Kane, Peter Benson, Tracee Chimo, Holley Fain.
Great HD capture of the show. Disc includes bonus interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
The Heiress
10/13/12 ~ Broadway
Jessica Chastain, David Strathairn, Dan Stevens, Virginia Kull, Judith Ivey, Caitlin O'Connell, Kieran Campion, Molly Camp, Dee Nelson, Ben Livingston. Complete show and mostly steady shots with some shakiness between scenes. A-
Henry IV
11/29/03 ~ Broadway
Kevin Kline, Richard Easton, Ethan Hawke, Dana Ivey, Audra McDonald, Michael Hayden, Stephen DeRosa, Byron Jennings.
Video is dark because the show is but the filmer did a good job with what was available; nice picture and sound. A
Henry IV Part I
5/14/14 - London
Antony Sher, Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Martin Bassindale, Jasper Britton, Antony Byrne, Sean Chapman, Paola Dionisotti, Nicholas Gerard-Martin, Jonny Glynn, Robert Gilbert, Nia Gwynne, Alex Hassell, Jim Hooper, Youssef Kerkour, Jennifer Kirby, Sam Marks, Keith Osborn, Leigh Quinn, Joshua Richards, Simon Thorp, Trevor White, Simon Yadoo.
Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the RSC. 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 and interviews. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version.
Henry IV Part II
6/18/14 - London
Antony Sher, Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Martin Bassindale, Jasper Britton, Antony Byrne, Sean Chapman, Oliver Ford Davies, Paola Dionisotti, Nicholas Gerard-Martin, Robert Gilbert, Jonny Glynn, Nia Gwynne, Alex Hassell, Jim Hooper, Youssef Kerkour, Jennifer Kirby, Sam Marks, Keith Osborn, Leigh Quinn, Joshua Richards, Simon Thorp, Trevor White, Simon Yadoo.
Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the RSC. 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 and interviews. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version.
The History Boys
5/6/06 ~ Broadway
Samuel Anderson, Richard Griffiths, Samuel Barnett, Dominic Cooper, Clive Merrison, James Corden, Frances De La Tour, Sacha Dhawan, Andrew Knott, Clive Merrison, Stephen Capbell Moore, Jamie Parker, Russell Tovey.
Great close ups and sound throughout. Includes interview with Richard Griffiths and Theatre Talk interview with Alan Bennett. A+
The Homecoming
2/20/08 ~ Broadway
Ian McShane, Raul Esparza, Eve Best, Michael McKean, James Frain, Gareth Saxe.
Good video with nice picture. Sound is a bit low. A
The House of Blue Leaves
5/25/87 ~ PBS Television
Swoosie Kurtz, Christine Baranski, John Mahoney, Ben Stiller, Julie Hagerty.
Professionally filmed for PBS. Features a young Ben Stiller in his first show. Very nice video. A
The House of Blue Leaves
6/22/11 ~ Broadway
Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Christopher Abbott, Susan Bennett, Jimmy Davis, Hailey Feiffer, Mary Beth Hurt, Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, Tally Sessions.
First few minutes, which is just Ben Stiller sitting at a piano, are audio only. Includes interviews and opening night footage. A
Hurlyburly
2/5/05 ~ New York
Ethan Hawke, Catherine Kellner, Parker Posey, Wallace Shawn.
Excellent video with great picture and sound. A+
I Am My Own Wife
11/19/03 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays
Great video, great show with lots of close ups. A
If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet
9/13/12 ~ New York
Jake Gyllenhaal, Annie Funke, Michelle Gomez, Brian F. O'Bryne.
Good video with clear picture and sound. The last 10 minutes of this video are from 9/19/12. A
I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers
5/10/13 - Broadway
Bette Midler.
No obstructions. Beautiful copy. A+
The Importance of Being Earnest
2/5/11 ~ Broadway
Brian Bedford, Dana Ivey, Paxton Whitehead, Amanda Leigh Cobb, Santino Fontana, David Furr, Tim MacDonald, Paul O'Brien, Charlotte Parry, Sara Topham.
There is a railing at the bottom of the screen present in wide/medium shots. Disc includes 20 minutes of Opening Night footage and Interviews. A-
In A Dark Dark House
5/20/07 ~ New York
Ron Livingston, Louisa Krause and Frederick Weller.
Mostly wide shots for the first 1/2 hour but taper was close so it doesnt lose anything; lots of close ups after that with great sound throughout. Includes review on NY1. A
In the Next Room or the vibrator play
10/3/10 - South Coast Reperatory
Kathleen Early, Andrew Borba, Libby West, Rebecca Mozo, Tom Shelton, Tracey A Leigh, Ron Menzel.
The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer
6/5/09 ~ Ronacher Wien
John Malkovich (Jack Unterweger), Aleksandra Zamojska (Singer), Laura Aikin (Singer).
Pro-Shot. This play is based on the real-life story of Austrian serial killer Jack Unerweger, who was released from prison in 1990 after writing a celebrated memoir and claiming he was rehabilitated. He went on to kill about a dozen prostitutes in America and Europe before hanging himself when he was sent back behind bars.
The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures *Limited Trades*
6/1/14 ~ Berkeley, CA
Mark Margolis, Liz Wisan, Lou Liberatore, Joseph J Parks, Randy Danson, Jordan Geiger, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, Anthony Fusco, Deirdre Lovejoy, Tina Chilip, Robynn Rodriguez.
Well filmed in 16:9 with no washout or obstruction and a steady mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; first minute or so of act two is blacked out; includes curtain call. A
Intimate Apparel
6/5/04 ~ New York
Viola Davis, Arija Barelkis, Lynda Gravatt, Russell Hornsby, Corey Stoll, Lauren Velez.
Great quality video with excellent picture and sound quality. A
The Invention of Love
06/26/01 ~ Broadway
Richard Easton, Robert Sean Leonard, James Harbour, Mirelle Enos, Daniel Davis. A
Is He Dead?
1/26/08 ~ Lyceum Theatre
Norbert Leo Butz, Jenn Gambatese, John McMartin, Mary Louise Burke, David Pittu, Michael McGrath, Tom Alan Robbins, Bridget Regan, Byron Jennings, Jeremy Bobb, Patricia Connolly.
A moment or two of full stage shots due to ushers, other than that, shot in closeups. A
Is There Life After High School?
1982 ~ New York
Raymond Baker, Cynthia Carle, Alma Cuervo, Sandy Faison, Harry Groener, Philip Hoffman, David Patrick Kelly, Maureen Silliman, James Widdoes.
Recorded from the balcony. Even though this show only had a 6 performance run Off-Broadway, it has gone on to successfully play regional theatres, college campuses and community theatres the world over. Blackouts for the first minute or two. Some generational loss. B
It's Only A Play *Very Limited Trades*
12/29/14 - Broadway
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Megan Mullally, Stockard Channing, Rupert Grint, F. Murray Abraham, Micah Stock
This capture has no washout and only minor obstruction, but most of the first 26 minutes of Act One are blacked out. After that, the show is very nicely captured with just one head that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen and does not affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is very good overall, but there is more shuffling and static than usual; all of the dialogue is listenable. Includes playbill scans. A- 2 DVDs
It's Only A Play *Very Limited Trades*
1/31/15 - Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Martin Short, Stockard Channing, Katie Finneran, F. Murray Abraham, Maulik Pancholy, Micah Stock.
Beautiful HD capture of this hilarious play. This features the new cast after the theater switch. Everyone did a wonderful job and was such a great time! A 2 DVDs
James Joyce’s The Dead
12/30/99 ~ Broadway
Emily Skinner, Alice Ripley, Sally Ann Howes. B
Jerusalem
4/28/11 ~ Broadway
Mark Rylance, Max Baker, Mackenzie Rook, Alan David, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Aiden Eyrick, John Gallagher Jr, Gerladine Hughes, Danny Kirrane, Charlotte Mills, Sarah Moyle, Mark Page, Molly Ranson.
First couple of minutes are not clear, but improves shortly after. A
June Moon
1974 ~ PBS-TV
Jack Cassidy, Susan Sarandon, Estelle Parsons, Stephen Sondheim, Tom Fitzsimmons, Kevin McCarthy, Lee Meredith, Austin Pendleton.
Jack Cassidy is terrific as the veteran composer who helps the kid while his own career is slumping. Playing another struggling songwriter is none other than Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, paying scruffy homage to the composers who inspired him. Pro-shot for TV. A
King Lear
5/1/14 - London
Simon Russell Beale, Adrian Scarborough, Anna Maxwell Martin, Kate Fleetwood, Olivia Vinall, Stanley Townsend, Michael Nardone, Paapa Essiedu, Richard Clothier, Tom Brooke, Stephen Boxer.
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. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and optional English subtitles.
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
3/6/05 - Off-Broadway
Sam Rockwell, Eric Bogosian, Jeffrey De Munn, Craig Grant, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Deborah Rush.
Legends!
1987 ~ Tour
Mary Martin, Carol Channing, Gary Beach and James Kirkwoods.
Pre-Broadway Tour, which never made it to New York.
A great capture. B+
Lend Me A Tenor
3/23/10 ~ Broadway
Anthony LaPaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Bartha, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jay Klaitz, Jan Maxwell, Jennifer Laura Thompson. Nicely captured and occasional heads in the frame. Disc also features Interviews & Behind The Scenes Features. A-
The Lieutenant Of Inishmore
4/19/06 ~ Broadway
Jeff Binder, Andrew Connolly, Brian D'Arcy James, Dashiell Eaves, Peter Gerety, Domhnall Gleeson, Alison Pill, David Wilmot.
Great video with excellent closeups and clear picture and sound throughout. A
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
4/20/06 ~ Broadway
Peter Gerety, David Wilmot, Domhnall Gleeson, Andrew Connolly, Brian D'Arcy James, Dashiell Eaves, Jeff Binder, Alison Pill.
First five minutes are a little shaky, but it gets much better after that with very nice closeups and great sound. Includes NY1 reviews and interviews. A
A Life in the Theatre
11/6/10 ~ Broadway
Patrick Stewart and T.R. Knight.
Good, clear capture. Includes BC/EFA speech and around 20 minutes of behind the scenes footage and interviews. A-
Lips Together, Teeth Apart
8/28/91 ~ New York
Nathan Lane, Anthony Heald, Roxanne Hart, Deborah Rush.
Terence McNally's play in its premier production. Shot from right center aisle, near the back of the small house,
full stage shot, spotlight wash, low volume. C+
The Little Dog Laughed
1/18/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Johnny Galecki, Neal Huff, Zoe Lister-Jones, Julie White.
Nice capture of this show. A
The Little Dog Laughed
2/11/07 ~ Broadway
Johnny Galecki, Neal Huff, Ellen is now played by Zoe Lister Jones who played the part in the Off Broadway production.
Nice capture of this play. A
The Little Foxes
1981 ~ Broadway Revival
Elizabeth Taylor, Tom Aldredge, Dennis Christopher, Maureen Stapleton, Anthony Zerbe, Humbert Allen Astredo, Novella Nelson, Joe Ponazecki.
Recorded from a tripod, with the audio from the soundboard patched directly in; some pans and zooms, it's mostly a full stage shot. Pretty good quality for a video of its age. B+
Love Letters
4/18/94 ~ Miami, FL
Liza Minnelli, Desi Arnaz Jr.
One night only performance recorded at Miami's Coconut Grove Playhouse.
Filmed from the audience and the camera is focused on Liza for about 97% of the show.
Spotlight washout and some generation loss. B+
Lucky Guy *Limited Trades*
3/14/13 ~ Broadway Highlights
Tom Hanks, Courtney B Vance, Christopher McDonald, Peter Gerety, Peter Scolari, Richard Masur, Maura Tierney.
First 30 minutes only; slight wandering but mostly steady and unobstructed; good clear picture and sound. A-
Macbeth
10/6/10 ~ PBS
Patrick Stewart, Kate Fleetwood.
Great Performances PBS production where both actors reprise their Tony nominated performances. A
Macbeth
5/2013 - Broadway
Alan Cumming, Jenny Sterlin, Brendan Titley, Chris Kipiniak. A+
Master Class *Only For Wants*
1995 ~ Broadway
Zoe Caldwell, Audra McDonald, Karen Kay Cody, Michael Friel, David Loud, Jay Hunter Morris.
Written by Terrance McNally. Includes scanned Playbill information and Audra McDonald’s and Zoe Caldwell’s acceptance speeches at the Tony’s, along with the team accepting the Best Play award. Well filmed, but a bit “jumpy” at times. Recorded from the balcony so the balcony rail is visible along the bottom of the video. Some generational loss. B-
Master Class
1/14/97 - Broadway
Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Karen Kay Cody, David Loud, Jay Hunter Morris.
Master Class *Only For Wants*
1997 ~ Los Angeles (Tour)
Faye Dunaway (Maria Callas), Melinda Klump (Sophie De Palma), Suzan Hanson, (Sharon Graham), Kevin Paul Anderson (Anthony Candolino). Filmed at The Doolittle Theatre in Los Angeles, during the show’s first US tour.
Well filmed with great close-ups, but almost all of the focus is on Faye and rarely on the other actors. Some slight generational loss. A-
Master Class
6/14/11 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess, Clinton Brandhagen, Jeremy Cohen, Alexandra Silber, Garrett Sorenson.
Good, clear video. Includes reviews, opening night coverage and cast/creative interviews. A
Match
3/20/04 ~ Broadway
Frank Langella, Jane Adams, Ray Liotta
Excellent video and nice closeups with good sound and picture throughout. A
Me, Myself & I
1/23/08 ~ New York
Tyne Daly, Brian Murray, Colin Donnell, Michael Esper, Charlotte Parry, Stephen Payne.
Great sound and lots of closeups, especially in Act 2. Edward Albee is in top form with this dark, funny and moving play that takes sibling rivalry to existential heights. A
The Merchant of Venice
2/11/11 ~ Broadway
Al Pacino, Lily Rabe, Byron Jennings, Gerry Bamman, Heather Lind, Matthew Rauch, Richard Topol, Christopher Fitzgerald, David Harbour, David Aaron Baker, Stephanie Blake, Peter Francis James. Very clear and lots of closeups, one or two coverups and some wandering. A-
Metamorphoses
4/10/02 ~ Broadway
Anjali Bhimani, Raymond Fox, Kyle Hall, Doug Hara, Felicity Jones, Chris Kipiniak, Louise Lamson, Erik Lochtefeld,
Mariann Mayberry, Lisa Tejero.
Great video; clear and crisp. A
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1982 ~ New York
William Hurt, Christine Baranski, Paul Bates, Kevin Conroy, Peter Crook, Jeffrey DeMunn, James Hurdle, Ricky Jay, Andreas Katsulas, Emmanuel Lewis, Rick Lieberman, J. Patrick O'Brien, Marcell Rosenblatt, Deborah Rush, Michele Shay, Diane Venora, Steve Vinovich.
Pro-shot video taped from PBS with menus. A 2 DVDs
Mr. Marmalade
12/10/05 ~ New York
Michael C. Hall, Michael Chernus, David Costabile, Mamie Gummer, Pablo Schreiber, Virginia Louise Smith.
Great video; nice closeups and good sound; clear picture; excellent filming. A
Mrs. Farnsworth *SEEKING REPLACEMENT*
4/17/04 ~ New York
John Lithgow, Sigourney Weaver, Danny Burstein, Kate Benson, Fernando Gambaroni, Tarajia Morrell.
One or 2 cover ups with great sound and nice picture; excellent video. A
Modern Orthodox
11/23/04 ~ New York
Jason Biggs, Craig Bierko, Molly Ringwald. Jenn Harris
Great video with excellent picture and sound. A
Moonlights and Magnolias
3/30/05 - Off- Broadway
Matthew Arkin (Ben Hecht), Margo Skinner (Miss Poppenghul),
David Rasche (Victor Fleming), Douglas Sills (David O. Selznick). A-
The Motherf**ker With the Hat
3/26/11 ~ Broadway
Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra, Yul Vazquez.
Nice picture and sound. Includes interviews, opening night footage and reviews. A
The Motherf**cker With the Hat
1/27/13 - Costa Mesa, CA
Tony Sancho (Jackie), Larry Bates (Ralph), Elisa Bocanegra (Veronica), Christian Barillas (Julio), Cristina Frias(Victoria).
Presented by South Coast Repertory Theatre. This was the first regional production of the play after its Broadway run. The first two minutes are blacked out and there is one short dropout toward the beginning, but the rest of the show is intact. There is one head at the bottom of the screen, but it’s rarely noticeable. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is quiet in places, but always listenable. A-
The Mountaintop
10/8/11 ~ Broadway
Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett.
A great capture of this powerful play about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Some blackouts at times, with some wandering. All in all very good when focused. B+
Much Ado About Nothing
2011 - London
David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Tome Bateman, Sarah MacRae.
Excellent Pro-shot video. A
A Naked Girl on the Appian Way
10/15/05 ~ Broadway
Jill Clayburgh, Richard Thomas, Matthew Morrison, Susan Kelechi Watson, James Yaegashi, Leslie Ayvazian, Ann Guilbert.
Good video with clear picture and sound; DVD includes NY1 review and interviews and Theatre Talk segment. A
The Nance
5/11/13 - Broadway
Nathan Lane (Chauncey), Jonny Orsini (Ned), Lewis J Stadlen (Efram), Cady Huffman (Sylvie), Jenni Barber (Joan), Andrea Burns (Carmen).
The first act is filmed from the side, so there’s a bar in the way sometimes and stage left is blocked, and it is slightly more shaky than usual. Great close-ups though. The second act is much better, steady and unobstructed. Missing a few minutes in the end of Act 2.
The Nance
10/10/14 ~ PBS-TV
Nathan Lane, Jenni Barber, Cady Huffman, Jonny Orsini, Lewis J. Stadlen.
Part of Live From Lincoln Center, hosted by Audra McDonald. The original Broadway show ended it's run on August 11, 2014, and three additional performances were added to accommodate the filming which took place before an audience on August 12, 13th and 14th. A
*Available as a 720p MKV or VOBs*
‘Night Mother
11/6/04 ~ Broadway
Edie Falco, Brenda Blethyn
Good picture and sound. A
Noises Off!
6/15/02 - Broadway
Patti LuPone, T.R. Knight, Edward Hibbert, Faith Prince, Katie Finneran and Peter Gallagher. A
The Normal Heart
4/24/04 ~ New York
Raul Esparza, Richard Bekins, Fred Berman, McCaleb Burnett, Mark Dobies, Joanna Gleason.
Very nicely filmed, a little on the dark side, low sound. Great capture of this show. A
The Normal Heart
4/19/11 ~ Broadway
Ellen Barkin, Patrick Breen, Mark Harelik, John Benjamin Hickey, Luke MacFarlane, Joe Mantello, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons, Richard Topol, Wayne Alan Wilcox.
A great capture of this powerful show. Includes around two hours of interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
The Normal Heart
5/15/11 ~ Broadway
Ellen Barkin, Patrick Breen, Mark Harelik, John Benjamin Hickey, Luke MacFarlane, Joe Mantello, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons, Richard Topol, Wayne Alan Wilcox.
Beautiful capture of this powerful and moving play. A
November
12/18/07 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, Dylan Baker, Michael Nichols, Ethan Phillips.
One minute in Act 2 is shaky, but beyond that it is nice and clear with good close ups and great sound; DVD includes first reading interviews,opening night and a review from NY1. A
The Odd Couple
10/25/05 ~ Broadway Revival
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Brad Garrett, Rob Bartlett, Olivia d'Abo, Jessica Stone.
Beautifully filmed video. Includes scanned Playbill information, as well as NY1's opening night coverage and review of the show. A
Of Mice and Men
6/14/14 ~ Broadway
James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester, Jim Norton, Ron Cephas Jones, Jim Parrack, Alex Morf,
Joel Marsh Garland, Jim Ortlieb.
Great capture of this classic play with top notch performances. A couple of heads in the shot on occasion, but otherwise nice clear video with excellent picture and clear sound; nice video. A- 2 DVDs
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2001 ~ Broadway
Gary Sinise and Amy Morton.
Fantastic recording, captures the action wonderfully. Occasional heads in frame, but they never obstruct the action. B+
Othello *This is an MKV file*
9/26/13 -London
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 Marshal, Tom Radford.
Pro-Shot with English subtitles. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from it. A
Other Desert Cities
12/18/12 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Robin Weigert, JoBeth Williams, Robert Foxworth, Jeannie Berlin, Michael Weston.
Good capture of the Los Angeles production at the Mark Taper Forum.
First minute of the show is missing, and the next two minutes are audio only, but complete after. Two heads in the middle and left side of the screen, but are worked around. No blackouts and no washout. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Quiet at times, but still good. A-
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
The Performers
11/11/12 ~ Broadway
Cheyenne Jackson, Alicia Silverstone, Henry Winkler, Ari Graynor, Jenni Barber, Daniel Breaker.
Lots of mid-stage/semi full stage shots since the action is all over the place. Great picture and sound. A
Peter and Jerry
6/19/04 ~ Hartford, CT
Frederick Weller, Johanna Day and Frank Wood
Premiere of Edward Albee's new play.
Good clear video with closeups and nice sound. A
Phedre
1998 ~ London
Diana Rigg (Phedre), Toby Stephens (Hippolytus), Barbara Jefford (Oenone), Julian Glover (Theseus), David Bradley (Theramene), Joanna Roth (Aricia).
The beautiful, award-winning Almeida Theater production of Ted Hughes' adaptation of the Jean Racine classic. The production later transferred to New York's Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. Shot with no obstructions from the balcony, and a nice mix of close-ups and medium shots. A-
Picnic
12/15/12 - Broadway
Sebastian Stan, Elizabeth Marvel, Ellen Burstyn, Reed Birney, Maggie Grace, Mare Winningham.
Crystal clear, beautiful closeups, wonderful production. A+
The Pillowman
3/26/05 ~ Broadway
Billy Crudup, Jeff Goldblum, Zeljko Ivanek, Michael Stuhlbarg.
Nice capture. Audio is a bit low. Five minutes at the end of Act One are audio only. B+
Private Lives
7/21/02 ~ Broadway
Alan Rickman, Lindsay Duncan, Adam Godley, Emma Fielding, Alex Belcourt.
Digital, clear, focused and well shot with good zooms, no obstructions, good audio, first five minutes not focused well, but excellent after that, missing 10 seconds near the end. A
Proof
9/4/01 ~ Broadway
Mary Louise Parker, Ben Shenkman, Patrick Tovatt, Johanna Day.
Shot from the first row of the balcony, no obstructions or heads. Lots of closeups. B+
Proof
8/7/02 ~ Broadway
Anne Heche, Neil Patrick Harris, Len Cariou, Kate Jennings Grant.
Shot from the third row mezzanine with no heads in the way. A very nice capture. A
The Property Known as Garland
5/1/06 ~ New York
Adrienne Barbeau, Kerby Joe Grubb
Beautifully shot, and crystal clear. A
Psycho Beach Party
7/1987 ~ New York
Charles Busch, Robert Carey, Judith Hansen, Andy Halliday, Arnie Kolonder, Theresa Marlowe.
Written by Charles Busch. Presented at the Player's Theatre in New York. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Some slight generational loss. A-
Rabbit Hole
2/25/06 - Broadway
Cynthia Nixon, John Slattery, Tyne Daly, Mary Catherine Garrison, John Gallagher, Jr.
Includes Interviews and reviews. Very nice capture.
Rabbit Hole
10/27/13 ~ La Mirada, CA
Deborah Puette, Kristina Johnson, Michael Polak, Lori Larsen, Seamus Mulcahy
First two minutes of act two are blacked out, but the show is otherwise complete with no obstruction or washout; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Good clear sound and includes curtain call. A 2 DVDs
Race
1/27/10 ~ Broadway
James Spader, Kerry Washington, David Alan Grier, Richard Thomas.
A couple heads in the first five minutes of Act 1 and the first six seconds of Act 2 missing due to a latecomer. Includes Broadway Beat opening night footage and NY1 Review. A
A Raisin in the Sun
4/10/04 ~ Broadway
Audra McDonald, Sean Combs, Sanaa Lathan, Phylicia Rashad.
Decent capture. B+
Reckless
10/09/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Mary-Louise Parker (Rachel), Rosie Perez (Pooty/Sue), Thomas Sadoski (Tom/Tom Jr.), Jeremy Shamos (Tim Timko/Roy), Olga Merediz (Trish), Debra Monk (Doctor), Michael O'Keefe (Lloyd).
Red
3/21/10 - Off-Broadway
Alfred Molina, Eddie Redmayne
Mostly full stage shots.
The River *Very Limited Trades*
12/26/14 - Broadway
The Man: Hugh Jackman, The Woman: Cush Jumbo, The Other Woman: Laura Donnelly
This is a good capture overall with no washout, very little obstruction, and only a couple short dropouts. There is one head that can occasionally be seen, but does not affect the action, and there are a couple scenes that are a bit dark and hard to see. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is a bit buzzy sometimes, and there is some occasionally shuffling, but all dialogue is listenable. Includes curtain call, audio only of Hugh’s BC/EFA speech and auction, and playbill scans. A-
Romance
3/22/05 ~ New York
Larry Bryggman, Steven Goldstein, Steven Hawley, Bob Balaban, Jim Frangione, Keith Nobbs, Christopher Evan Welch.
Not many close-ups in Act 1 but it's a small theatre so it's still very good; a little shaky and a bit of washout; great video of a very funny show. A
Romeo & Juliet
11/27/13 - Broadway
Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad
This production played the Richard Rodgers Theatre from August 24th, 2013 to December 8th, 2013.
*This is available as a 720p MKV or VOBs*
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 Scent of Rain
1999 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Ryan Idol, Johnny Urbon, Brian D. Johnson, Neil Tadken, Danne W.Taylor, Nicholas D. Conlon.
Pro-shot video; nice clear video with good sound and closeups; good video. A
Seminar
10/31/11 ~ Broadway
Alan Rickman, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell, Hettienne Park, Lily Rabe.
Excellent video with clear picture and sound, although the sound is low at times. A
Seminar *Only For Wants*
4/25/12 ~ Broadway
Jeff Goldblum, Jerry O'Connell, Justin Long, Christina Pumariega (u/s), Hettienne Park. Great video with good clear picture and sound. Full stage shot the majority of the time.
Shining City
4/22/06 ~ Broadway
Brian F. O'Byrne, Oliver Platt, Martha Plimpton, Peter Scanavino
Good video with excellent picture and sound; very nicely filmed;
DVD includes NY1 Opening Night coverage and reviews. A
Skylight
7/17/14 - London
Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy, Matthew Beard.
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 an interview with David Hare. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version.
Sleeping Beauty or Coma/Vampire Lesbians of Sodom
1987 - Provincetown Playhouse
Original Off-Broadway Production Starring David Drake, who replaced Charles Busch as the star of both one-act plays. Transferred from an old videotape, but still pretty good quality. B-
Sly Fox
3/27/04 - Broadway
Richard Dreyfuss (Foxwell J. Sly), Elizabeth Berkley (Mrs. Truckle), Eric Stoltz (Simon Able), Rachel York (Miss Fancy), René Auberjonois (Jethro Crouch), Linda Halaska (Sly’s Servant), Bob Dishy (Abner Truckle), Bronson Pinchot (Lawyer Craven). A-
A Small Family Business
6/12/14 - London
Nigel Lindsay, Debra Gillett, Gawn Grainger, Abby Cassidy, Alice Sykes, Samuel Taylor, Niky Wardley, Stephen Beckett, Neal Barry, Amy Marston, Matthew Cottle, Amanda Hadingue, Gerard Monaco.
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. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and interviews. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version.
Steel Magnolias
4/21/05 ~ Broadway
Delta Burke, Lily Rabe, Marsha Mason, Frances Sternhagen, Christine Ebersole and Rebecca Gayheart.
Nicely done DVD of a great show! A-
The Steward of Christendom
1/4/14 - Los Angeles, CA
Brian Dennehy (Thomas Dunne), Mary-Pat Green (Mrs O’Dea), James Lancaster (Smith), Abby Wilde (Annie Dunne), Kalen Harriman (Maud Dunne), Carmela Corbett (Dolly Dunne), Grant Palmer (Willie Dunne), Dylan Suanders (Recruit/Matt).
Stick Fly
12/5/11 - Broadway
Tracie Thoms, Dule Hill, Condola Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Rosie Benton.
Well filmed. A
A Streetcar Named Desire
3/31/05 ~ Broadway
Stars Natasha Richardson, John C. Reilly, Amy Ryan and Chris Bauer.
Good capture of the show. A-
A Streetcar Named Desire
9/16/14 - London
Gillian Anderson, Clare Burt, Lachele Carl, Branwell Donaghey, Otto Farrant, Ben Foster, Nicholas Gecks, Troy Glasgow, Stephanie Jacob, Corey Johnson, Vanessa Kirby, Claire Prempeh.
Multiple cameras Pro-shot release of the new production at the Young Vic. 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. A
Suddenly Last Summer
11/21/06 ~ Roundabout Theatre Production
Starring Blythe Danner.
Shot from the first row of the center mezzanine. No obstructions. Nice capture. A-
The Sunshine Boys
9/29/13 - Los Angeles, CA
Danny DeVito (Willie Clark), Judd Hirsch (Al Lewis), Justin Bartha (Ben Silverman), Gibby Brand (Patient), Frank Kopyc (Director), Matthew Bohrer (Eddie), Annie Abrams (Miss MacKintosh),
Johnnie Fiori (Registered Nurse).
Take Me Out
3/26/03 ~ Broadway
Daniel Sunjata, Denis O' Hare, Neal Huff, Frederick Weller, David Eigenberg.
Excellent picture and sound quality. Nice close-ups. A
The Tales of the Allergist's Wife
6/20/02 ~ Los Angeles
Valerie Harper,Tony Roberts, Michele Lee, Shirl Bernheim, Anil Kumar
Full stage shot, but you can see everything throughout. A
Tea at Five
3/29/03 ~ New York
Kate Mulgrew
Digital, 1st generation from the master. A
This Is How It Goes
03/12/05 ~ New York
Ben Stiller, Amanda Peet, Jeffrey Wright.
A little spotlight washout in the first 7 minutes. One minute of the show is missing. Great sound and picture throughout.
Three Days of Rain
5/31/06 ~ Broadway
Cast: Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper.
Nice filming and you can catch all the action of Julia's Broadway debut. A
Time Stands Still
1/22/11 ~ Broadway
Laura Linney, Brian D'Arcy James, Christina Ricci, Eric Bogosian.
First minute of Act Two is audio only. Includes around 50 minutes of talkbacks and interviews. Good capture. A-
Torch Song Trilogy
1982 - Broadway
Harvey Fierstein, Grant Shaud, Court Miller, Susan Edwards, Paul Joint, Diane Tarleton
Recorded from a balcony, with little generation loss, still great for a 30 year old tape. This does not feature Estelle Getty.
Tryst
4/2/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Maxwell Caulfield, Amelia Campbell.
Tryst tells the story of how George Love, a handsome con man who woos love starved women, meets Adelaide Pinchon, a desperate woman, who dreams beyond her mundane world at the local millinery store, Mr. Love has a history of illicit affairs but after meeting the fantasizing shop girl there's a twist of fate.
Excellent quality. Clear video and sound. Nice close-ups. A
Unnatural Acts
7/22/11 ~ New York
Jess Burkle, Joe Curnutte, Frank De Julio, Roe Hartrampf, Roderick Hill, Max Jenkins, Brad Koed, Jerry Marsini,
Devin Norik, Will Rogers, Nick Westrate.
Presented by Classic Stage Company. It looks like the filmer sat in the second row of a small theatre, so it's filmed well, but off to the side. A
Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom
3/28/05 - Actor's Fund 20th Anniversary Concert
Charles Busch, Julie Halston, Sutton Foster, Brent Barrett, Phyllis Newman, Mario Cantone, Bruce Vilanch, Rebecca Luker.
Pro-shot. Very good sound and video. A
Vanities
1981 ~ HBO
Meredith Baxter, Annette O'Toole, Shelly Hack.
Filmed before a live audience at the Westwood Playhouse in Los Angeles for HBO.
This is Pro-shot. A-
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
3/27/13 ~ Broadway
Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Billy Magnussen, Genevieve Angelson, Shalita Grant.
Takes a few minutes to really get focused due to the extreme amount of latecomers. Nice video, clear picture. A
Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike
3/1/14 ~ Los Angeles
Mark Blum (Vanya), Kristine (Nielsen Sonia), Christine Ebersole (Masha), David Hull (Spike), Shalita Grant (Cassandra), Liesel Allen Yeager (Nina).
Nicely filmed. One short blackout in the second act. A
Venus in Fur
10/18/11 ~ Broadway
Hugh Dancy, Nina Arianda.
Great clear video with excellent picture and sound, although slightly low at times. A
The Vertical Hour
11/17/06 ~ Broadway
Julianne Moore, Bill Nighy, Dan Bittner, Andrew Scott, Rutina Wesley.
Very good capture. A
A View From the Bridge
1/6/10 - Broadway
Scarlett Johansson, Liev Schreiber, Jessica Hecht, Santino Fontana, Corey Stoll, Alex Cendese,
Michael Cristofer, Anthony DeSando, Antoinette LaVecchia, Mark Morettini, Joe Ricci, Robert Turano,
Marco Verna
Video features Santino Fontana. This was filmed right before he was injured in previews and replaced.
Waiting for Godot
6/17/09 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Bill Irwin, John Goodman, John Glover, Matthew Schechter.
Well filmed video with good, clear sound. A-
A Walk in the Woods
1988 - PBS Broadcast
Sam Waterston and Robert Prosky.
War Horse
9/17/11 ~ Broadway
Seth Numrich, Alyssa Bresnahan, Matt Doyle, Boris McGiver, T. Ryder Smith.
Excellent capture of the 2011 Tony Winner for Best Play. A
War Horse
2014 ~ London
Pro-Shot Broadcast live to cinemas as part of the National Theatre Live. A+
*Available as a 1080p MKV file or VOBs*
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
4/2/05 ~ Broadway
Kathleen Turner, Bill Irwin, Mirielle Enos, David Harbour.
Good capture. B+
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
2/12/11 ~ Chicago
Pre-Broadway: Tracy Letts, Amy Morton, Carrie Coon and Madison Dirks.
Great capture. For the first act in wide shots two heads block the far sides. Most of the action is center stage. A-
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
12/20/12 ~ Broadway
Amy Morton, Tracy Letts, Madison Dirks, Carrie Coon.
Missing the first 3 minutes of the first and last act, and a head in the bottom of some shots. Nothing too distracting.
Filmed from the orchestra with great close-ups. A-
Whoopi
11/26/04 ~ Broadway
Whoopi Goldberg
Good picture and sound with nice closeups. A
The Women
1/2002 ~ Broadway
Rue McLanahan, Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Tilly, Kristen Johnson, Jennifer Coolidge, Mary Louise Wilson.
Professional PBS telecast of the Final Performance. A+
A Word Or Two
2/9/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Christopher Plummer.
This show was written and arranged by Plummer, directed by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff. Plummer confesses to being "hooked on the intoxication of words", spent much of his time growing up in Montreal reading Ben Jonson, George Bernard Shaw, Shakesepeare, Rudyard Kipling, A.A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Lord Byron, Dylan Thomas, W.H. Auden, Stephen Leacock and others, his personal take on these literary giants forms a journey forms a journey from childhood to old age, one short 10 second black out, an occasional glimpse of a head in the way, nicely filmed.