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Macbeth (May 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Alan Cumming, Jenny Sterlin, Brendan Titley, Chris Kipiniak
Format: VOB+smalls
Macbeth (July 20, 2013, Manchester) Pro Shot
Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Yuill, John Shrapnel, Ray Fearon, Alexander Vlahos, Patricj Neil Doyle, Steven Cree, Daniel Ings, Stuart Neal, Jordan Deen, Rosalie Craig, Elliot Balchin,
Format: mkv
Notes: Multi-camera NTLive proshot, HD video.
The Magistrate (2013, London) Pros shot
Cast: John Lithgow/ Nancy Carroll/ Joshua McGuire
Format: avi
Notes: NTLive A++ Proshot.
Mamma Mia (18 January 2014, 4th National Tour, Costa Mesa, CA)
Cast: Georgia Kate Haege (Donna), Chelsea Williams (Sophie), Bonne Tomlinson (Tanya u/s), Carly Sakolove (Rosie), Michael Colavolpe (Bill), Mark A Harmon (Harry), Alex Mendoza (Sam u/s), Chris Stevens (Sky), Antoinette Comer (Lisa), Kyle Dupree (Eddie), Emily Price (Ali), Neil Starkenberg (Pepper)
Format: VOB+smalls
Man and Superman (May 14, 2015, London) Pro Shot
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Indira Varma, Ferdinand Kingsley, Colin Haigh, Nicholas le Prevost, Arthur Wilson, Christine Kavanagh)
Format: mkv/VOB+smalls
Notes: Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the National Theatre. 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.
Man Who Came to Dinner, The (October 7, 2000, Broadway) Pro Shot
Cast: Nathan Lane, Jean Smart, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jack Arendt, Stephen DeRosa, Mary Catherine Garrison
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Pro Shot, PBS broadcast, One amazingly hilarious play.
Marie Antoinette (May 2, 2009, Bremen)
Cast: Maricel (Marie Antoinette), Sabrina Weckerlin (Marie Antoinette), Thomas Christ (Duke d'Orleans), Patrick Stanke (Graf Axel von Fersen), Ethan Freeman (Cagliostro), Maike Switzer (Agnés Duchamp), Tim Reichwein (Louis XIV)
Format: VOB+smalls
Mary Poppins (March 6, 2009, UK Tour, Manchester)
Cast: Lisa O'Hare, Daniel Crossley, Martin Ball, Louise Bowden, Deryn Edwards, Tania Mathurin, Niamh Coombes, Anthony Jenkins, Valda Aviks
Format: VOB
Notes: Great capture of the touring show, with very few blackouts and great shots. A.
The Master and Margarita /Мастер и Маргарита (Octombrie 30, 2014, St. Petersburg, Russia)
Cast: Ivan Ozhogin (Wolland), Anton Avdeev (Master / Yeshua), Natalia Martynov (Margarita), Dmitry Chikunov (Behemoth), Oleg Kalabao (?), Maria Lagatskaya (Hella), Roman Nikitin (Azazel), Vyacheslav Shtyps (Pilate), Vitaly Golovkin (Homeless), Maxim Bigots (Meigel)
Format: VOB+smalls
Master Class (June 14, 2011, Broadway, First preview)
Cast: Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess, Clinton Brandhagen, Jeremy Cohen, Alexandra Siber, Garrett Sorenson
Format: VOB
Notes: Good clear video and disc also includes reviews, opening night coverage and cast/creative interviews. A.
Me, Myself and I (January 23rd, 2008, Off-Broadway) VERY LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Tyne Daly, Brian Murray, Colin Donnell, Michael Esper, Charlotte Parry, Stephen Payne
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: 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.
Memphis (January 18, 2009, Broadway) Pro Shot
Cast: Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin, J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, Michael McGrath, Cass Morgan, Rhett George
Format: VOB
Memphis (19 November, 2011, Broadway)
Cast: Adam Pascal, Montego Glover, Nancy Opel, J. Bernard Calloway, Robert Hartwell (u/s)
The Merchant of Venice (February 11th, 2011, Broadway, Al Pacino (Shylock), Lily Rabe (Portia), Byron Jennings (Antonio), Gerry Bamman (Duke of Venice), Heather Lind (Jessica), Matthew Rauch (Solanio), Richard Topol (Tubal), Christopher Fitzgerald (Launcelot Gobbo), David Harbour (Bassanio), David Aaron Baker (Gratiano), Marsha Stephanie Blake (Nerissa), Peter Francis James (Salerio), Isaiah Johnson (Prince of Morocco), Charles Kimbrough (Prince of Arragon), Thomas Michael Hammond (Lorenzo)
Format: m4v
Notes: Great capture of Adam in the role of Huey. Adam was fantastic in the role and such a great voice. The cast is still in top notch mode and has kept the show very fresh! A.
Misery (November 11, 2015, Broadway) LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Bruce Willis, Laurie Metcalf, Leon Addison Brown
Format:
Notes: Excellent HD capture of the Stephen King thriller. Laurie did a terrific job as Annie and I thought Bruce was great too! A very enjoyable campy and fun production! A.
Miss Saigon (December 24, 2000, Manila) Pro Shot VERY LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Lea Solonga, Will Chase, Leo Valdez, Robert Sena, Ronn Smith, Lisa Capps
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Rare proshot, "For preview purposes only. Not for commercial use" marquee at the bottom, not to be mistaken for the one missing the last few minutes, complete show, well-preserved.
Miss Saigon (2005, Plays in the Park, New Jersey) Pro-Shot
Cast: Voltaire Balderama, Emerita Alcid, Loren Christopher, Timothy Walton, Sarah Pettorsson
Format: VOB+smalls
Miss Saigon (2006, UK Tour) Proshot
Cast: Ima Castro, Jon Jon Briones, Ramin Karimloo, John Partridge, Lara Pulver, Christian Rey Marbella, Christine Sambeli-Marquez
Format: VOB+smalls
Miss Saigon (15 January 2015, West End, Londron, UK)
Cast: Eva Noblezada, Alistair Brammer, Jon Jon Briones, Hugh Maynard, Kwang-Ho Hong, Tamsin Carroll
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Very good unobstructed video, steady and focused. Clear picture and sound, includes curtain call. 2 DVDs. A.
The Motherf**ker With The Hat (March 26, 2011, matinee, B'roadway)
Cast: Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra, Yul Vazquez
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Good clear with nice picture and sound. Disc also includes interviews, opening night footage and reviews. A.
Motown (April 22, 2014, Chicago)
Cast: Clifton Oliver, Allison Semmes, Nicholas Christopher, Jarran Muse, Leon Outlaw Jr, Trisha Jeffrey, Elijah Ahmad Lewis
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the first performance of the new tour that launched in Chicago, in which Berry Gordy was in the audience watching the performace. Huge catalog of Motown hits and such great performances! A+
Much Ado About Nothing (2011-09, West End)
Cast: Catherine Tate, David Tennant, Sarah Macrae
Format: mp4
Notes: Multi-camera proshot, this production is utterly hilarious, great principals.
Murder Ballad (July 13, 2013, Off-Broadway)
Cast: Caissie Levy, Jim Newman (u/s Tom), Rebecca Naomi Jones, John Ellison Conlee
Format: VOB
Notes: Excellent HD capture of this great show. It was performed in the round in a "bar" setting, so the action takes place all over the theater. Great performances and some really great music. Caissie and Rebecca always perform with such gusto, beautiful to watch! A-
The Music Man (February 22, 14, Los Angeles, CA)
Cast: Davis Gaines (Harold Hill), Gail Bennett (Marian Paroo), Cathy Newman (Mrs Paroo), Matt Walker (Marcellus Washburn), Joey D’Auria (Mayor Shinn), Rebecca Spencer (Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn), Christian Villanueva, Ashley Anderson, Kevin Ciardelli, Maggie Balleweg, Emzy Burroughs
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A great capture of this classic musical starring LA’s longest running Phantom, Davis Gaines. After a recent shoulder injury, Davis does the entire show in various colored slings; he pulls it off nicely, despite a little lack of movement.
My Fair Lady (21 March 2008, Milwaukee, WI)
Cast: Lisa O’Hare, Christopher Cazenove, Tim Jerome, Marni Nixon, Walter Charles, Justin Bohon, Barbara Marineau
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautifully filmed with a High Definition camcorder and crystal clear. This is really a nice video, with gorgeous color and incredible clarity, filmed in widescreen. Great performances and cast. A.
My Fair Lady (March 7, 2009, Lincoln Center)
Cast: Kelli O'Hara, Kelsey Grammer, Brian Dennehy, Charles Kimbrough, Marnie Nixon, Phillippe Castagner, Meg Bussert
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Act 2 is audio only.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood (March 10, 2013, Studio 54, Broadway)
Cast: Stephanie J. Block (Edwin Drood), Erin Davie (Rosa Bud), Chita Rivera (Princess Puffer), Will Chase (John Jasper), Jim Norton (Chairman), Gregg Edelman (Crisparkle)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Final performance. Excellent HD capture of the final show. The audience was full of fans of the show, so great energy and applause throughout. Includes the only time three lovers were selected, including John Jasper. Touching final curtain speech by the Director and Rupert Holmes. Datchery: Bazzard, Murderer: Puffer, Lovers: Helena and Jasper and Rosa Bud. A.
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The Nance (May 11, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Nathan Lane (Chauncey), Jonny Orsini (Ned), Lewis J Stadlen (Efram), Cady Huffman (Sylvie), Jenni Barber (Joan), Andrea Burns (Carmen)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Nathan Lane is just fantastic in this witty play. 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. A.
Nance, The (August 14, 2013, Broadway) Pro-shot
Cast: Nathan Lane, Jonny Orsini, Cady Huffman, Andréa Burns, Lewis J. Stadlen, Mylinda Hull, Jenni Barber, Geoffrey Allen Murphy
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Gorgeous TV Broadcast from PBS' Live from Lincoln Centre series.
A New Brain (June 24, 2015, New York City Center Encores)
Cast: Jonathan Groff, Jenni Barber, Quentin Earl Darrington, Bradley Dean, Dan Fogler, Ana Gasteyer, Josh Lamon, Aaron Lazar, Alyse Alan Louis, Rema Webb
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent HD video with clear picture and sound very good video. A.
Newsies (December 21, 2014, US Tour, Chicago)
Cast: Dan Deluca, Stephanie Styles, Jacob Kemp, Zachary Sayle, Ben Cook, Sky Flaherty, Jeff Heimbrock, Julian DeGuzman, Demarius Copes, Joshua Burrage, Jack Sippel, Michael Ryan, John Hacker, John E. Brady, Steve Blanchard
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the tour cast with no obstructions. Solid cast and performances. This includes the new song written for Crutchie, "Letter from the Refuge" as it was added for the tour. A+
Newsies (September 15, 2015, Madison, Wi)
Cast: Dan DeLuca (Jack Kelly), Stephanie Styles (Katherine), Jacob Kemp (Davey), Zachary Sayle (Crutchie), Kevin Carolan* (u/s Joseph Pulitzer), Angela Grovey (Medda Larkin), Jonathan Fenton (Les), Josh Burrage, Eric Jon Mahlum* (u/s Governor Roosevelt), Benjamin Cook, DeMarius Copes, Nico DeJesus, Sky Flaherty, J.P Ferreri, Michael Gorman, David Guzman, Evan Kasprzak, Morgan Keene, Eric Scott Kincaid, Jeff Heimbrock, Melissa Steadman Hart* (u/s Nun/Hannah), James Judy, Nicholas Masson, Alex Prakken, Michael Ryan, Jordan Samuels, Chaz Wolcott
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Recording includes curtain call and Letter from the Refuge that was added for the tour . This is much steadier than my previous captures, slight washout during brighter scenes and near perfect audio that is synced with my Zoom H2. A.
Newsies (September 17, 2015, Madison, WI)
Cast: Dan DeLuca (Jack Kelly), Stephanie Styles (Katherine), Jacob Kemp (Davey), Zachary Sayle (Crutchie), Kevin Carolan* (u/s Joseph Pulitzer), Angela Grovey (Medda Larkin), Jonathan Fenton (Les), Josh Burrage, Eric Jon Mahlum* (u/s Governor Roosevelt), Benjamin Cook, DeMarius Copes, Josh Assor* (u/s Romeo), Sky Flaherty, J.P Ferreri, Michael Gorman, David Guzman, Evan Kasprzak, Morgan Keene, Eric Scott Kincaid, Jeff Heimbrock, Melissa Steadman Hart* (u/s Nun/Hannah), James Judy, Nicholas Masson, Alex Prakken, Michael Ryan, Jordan Samuels, Chaz Wolcott
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Another high-energy performance from this fantastic young cast! This recording is a bit more center and higher up than the September 15th capture, and unlike that recording- I brought a charged battery. Full show that is steady throughout with spotlight washout only during the brighter, spotlight-ey scenes. This DVD includes some shots of the orchestra pit, because they deserve some love to for all their talent, curtain call, and near perfect audio that is synced with my Zoom H2.
Next to Normal (December 21, 2008, Crystal City, VA)
Cast: Alice Ripley, J. Robert Spencer, Aaron Tveit, Jennifer Damiano, Louis Hobson, Adam Chanler-Berat
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent rare capture of the PreBroadway DC run. This is when the show finally found focus, took shape and fell into place. Such a remarkable and raw performance from Alice here. If you thought you have seen her best performance, think again! A.
Next to Normal (10 April, 2009, Broadway)
Cast: Alice Ripley, J. Robert Spencer, Jennifer Damiano, Aaron Tveit, Adam Chanler-Berat, Louis Hobson
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful capture of the full original cast, from the orchestra. This hands down is the best capture of the original cast. This was done early in Alice's run, before she had strained her voice. Wonderful to revisit this show in all its glory! A+
Next to Normal (July 19, 2010)
Cast: Marin Mazzie, Jason Danieley, Kyle Dean Massey, Meghann Fahy, Adam Chanler-Berat, Louis Hobson
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful capture of Marin and Jason's first performance. This was also the first performance of Meghann since taking over the role. Marin and Jason do a great as Diana and Dan. They really embraced the roles and had a great grasp on the characters. A.
Nice Work If You Can Get It (March 12, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Matthew Boderick (Jimmy Winter), Kelli O'Hara (Billie Bendix), Kimberly Faure (Jeannie Muldoon u/s), Chris Sullivan (Duke Mahoney), Stanley Wayne Mathis (Chief Berry), Terry Beaver (Max Evergreen), Judy Kaye (Estonia Dulworth), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Eileen Evergreen), Blythe Danner
(Millicent Winter)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Very slight obstruction at the bottom left but filmed around well. A.
Nine (March 30, 2003, Broadway)
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Chita Rivera, Laura Benanti, Mary Stuart Masterson, Jane Krakowski.
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Shot from 4th row center mezz. Stunning capture and amazing show, A.
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Odd Couple, The (October 25, 2005, Broadway)
Cast: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Brad Garrett, Rob Bartlet, Olivia d'Abo, Jessica Stone)
Of Mice and Men (Broadway, 2014-06-14, James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester, Jim Norton, Ron Cephas Jones, Jim Parrack, Alex Morf, Joel Marsh Garland, Jim Ortlieb
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautifully filmed video, nice and clear with great closeups. Also includes scanned Playbill information, as well as NY1's opening night coverage and review of the show. A.
Oklahoma (2015, Plays in the Park, NJ)
Cast: Andy Martinez, Shannen Doyle, Pat Powers Wry, Matt Muccigrossi, Sarah Caldwell, Matt LaFargue
Format: VOB+smalls
On the Town (October 1, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Clyde Alves, Megan Fairchild, Alysha Umphress, Elizabeth Stanley, Jackie Hoffman, Michael Rupert, Allison Guinn
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of this new Broadway revival, with no obstructions. Great performances, dancing and vocals from the full company. Great to see the classic musical get a big, bright and proper revival. A+
On the Town (November 28, 2014, Broadway) LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Clyde Alves, Megan Fairchild, Alysha Umphress, Jackie Hoffman, Michael Rupert, Allison Guinn, Phillip Boykin, Stephen DeRosa, Tanya Birl, Angela Brydon, Holly Ann Butler, Julius C Carter, Kristine Covillo, Lori Ann Ferreri, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Stephen Hanna, Eloise Kropp, Brandon Leffler, Jess LeProtto, Cory Lingner, Skye Mattox, Michael Rosen, Samantha Sturm, Christopher Vo, Cody Williams, Mikey Winslow
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: In honor of the show closing last month, here is a nice capture of the original cast. Fantastic energetic performances all around. Very well captured overall, with just a few quick dropouts, and the first couple minutes of act one are blacked out. There are also some small heads at the bottom of the screen that occasionally block the actors’ feet. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, Clyde’s BC/EFA speech, and playbill scans.
On The Twentieth Century (September 26, 2005, Actor’s Fund BCEFA Concert) Pro Shot
Cast: Marin Mazzie, Douglas Sills, Joanne Worley, Brad Oscar, Christopher Siebert, Brooks Ashmanskas
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: BCEFA Pro video of the one night only Actors’ Fund Benefit Concert at the New Amsterdam Theatre. A+
On the 20th Century (February 21, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson
Format: VOB
Notes: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This was done right before Peter missed a slew of peformances. Great fun show and of course Kristin turned out a sensational performace, as did the whole cast! A+
On The 20th Centurt (March 3, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Very well filmed in HD with clear crisp picture and excellent sound filmed from center of mezzanine, with nice close-ups. A
On the 20th Century (July 19, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture from the Final Broadway Performance. The cast was having a lot of fun with each other and the performances were wonderful! A.
On Your Feet! (June 2, 2015, Chicago, Pre-Broadway) LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Ana Villafane, Josh Segarra, Andrea Burns, Alma Cuervo, Alexandria Suarez, Eduardo Hernandez
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the show before headed to Broadway. This was the very first performance and Gloria herself was in audience. Great songs and performances! A+
On Your Feet! (October 17, 2015, Broadway) LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Ana Villafane, Josh Segarra, Andrea Burns, Alma Cuervo, Alexandria Suarez, Eduardo Hernandez
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the Broadway production. A few changes here and there that have been tightened up since the Chicago tryout. Great picture and clear sound; nice video. A.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (24 April 2001 (Act 1) and 1 May 2001 (Act 2), Broadway)
Cast: Gary Sinise (Randle P. McMurphy), Amy Morton (Nurse Ratched), Ross Lehman (Dale Harding), Tim Sampson (Chief Bromden), Danton Stone (Martini), Rick Snyder (Cheswick), Eric Johner (Billy Bibbit), Alan Wilder (Scanlon), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Spivey), Mariann Mayberry (Candy Starr)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: 24 April 2001 (Act 1) and 1 May 2001 (Act 2). Fantastic recording, captures the action wonderfully. Occasional heads in frame but they never obstruct the action. B+
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Paint Your Wagon - Encores! (March 19, 2015, New York)
Cast: Keith Carradine, Alexandra Socha, Justin Guarini, Jenni Barber, Melissa van der Schyff, William Youmans, Robert Creighton, Caleb Damschroder, Nathaniel Hackmann, Robyn Hurder, Adam Monley, Scott Wakefield
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Nicely filmed HD video with great close-ups, clear sound and nice picture throughout. A.
Parade (February 16, 2015, NY)
Cast: Avery Fisher Hall, Cast: Leo Frank: Jeremy Jordan, Lucille Frank: Laura Benanti, Jim Conley: Joshua Henry, Hugh Dorsey: John Ellison Conlee, Old Soldier/Judge Roan: Davis Gaines, Governor Slaton: Alan Campbell, Sally Slaton: Rachel De Benedet, Tom Watson: Ramin Karimloo, Britt Craig: Andy Mientus, Mrs. Phagan: Katie Rose Clarke, Mary Phagan: Emerson Steele, Young Soldier/Frankie Epps: Charlie Franklin, Newt Lee/Riley: Alvin Crawford, Minnie McKnight/Angela/Nina Formby: Andrea Jones-Sojola, Essie: Allie Trimm, Iola Stover: Caitlin Houlahan, Monteen: Ephie Aardema, Luther Rosser/Mr. Peavy: John Jellison, Officer Starnes/Middle Aged Man from Valdosta/Chain Gang Guard: Eric Anderson, Policeman/Prison Guard/Jury Foreman: Eric Leviton, Conducted by: Jason Robert Brown
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A fantastic capture of this one-night-only concert at Avery Fisher Hall. Jeremy and Laura give incredible performances, as does Joshua Henry and too many others to name. Jason Robert Brown gives a speech after the curtain call. Truly an epic night of theatre. This is a very near perfect video with no obstruction and only slight washout in wide shots. There are two quick dropouts in the first few minutes, but the concert is otherwise fully captured. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, Jason’s speech, and playbill scans. A+
The Pajama Game (February 18, 2006, Broadway)
Cast: Harry Connick, Jr., Kelli O'Hara, Michael McKean, Peter Benson, Joyce Chittick, Megan Lawrence, Michael McCormick, Roz Ryan, Paula Leggett Chase, Bianca Marroquin
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent recording of this fabulous production. Great picture and sound. A.
People (March 21, 2013, NT Live) Pro Shot
Cast: Frances de la Tour, Linda Bassett, Selina Cadell, Miles Jupp, Nicholas le Prevost, Andy de la Tour, Peter Egan, Alastair Parker, Jack Chissick, Giles Cooper, Frances Ashman, Jess Murphy, Robin Pearce
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre.
Peter and the Starcatcher (March 31, 2012, Broadway)
Cast: Christian Borle, Celia Keenan-Bolger, AdamCandler-Berat, Kevin Del Aguila, Rick Holmes, Arnie Burton
Format: VOB
Notes: Great capture of the new Broadway transfer, which tells how Peter Pan came about. Great performances from Christian and the entire cast. A
The Phantom of the Opera (1988, London)
Cast: Dave Willetts, Jan Hartley-Morris, Michael Cormick
Format: VOB+smalls
Phantom of the Opera, The (April 6, 2006, Dallas)
Cast: Gary Mauer, Elizabeth Southard, Jim Weitzer, Kim Stengel, John Jellison, DC Anderson, Patti Davidson-Gorbea, John Whitney, Kate Wray
Format: VOB
Notes: 2 camera video edited, curtain calls, and full cast credits. As close to a pro-shot as you will get. Final performances of Gary, Elizabeth and John. Great picture and sound. A+
Phantom of the Opera, The (May 9, 2007, Broadway)
Cast: Gary Mauer, Jennifer Hope Wills, Jason Mills (u/s), George Lee Andrews, David Cryer, Patricia Phillips (u/s), Roland Rusinek, Sally Williams (u/s), Heather McFadden, James Romick (u/s)
Format: VOB
Notes: Filmed while Mauer covered McGillin's vacation. Great color and sound, though image can be a little shaky at times, from the master. A-
Phantom of the Opera (May 9, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Peter Joback, Elizabeth Welch (u/s), Kyle Barisich,Michele McConnell, Christian Sebek, Tim Jerome, Richard Poole (u/s), Ellen Harvey, Kara Klein
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Nicely filmed with clear picture with only an occasional cover-up and excellent sound throughout, nice video. A-
Phantom of the Opera (March 17, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Laird Mackintosh (u/s), Sara Jean Ford, Jeremy Hays
Format: VOB+smalls
Phantom of the Opera (May 17, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Norm Lewis, Sierra Boggess, Jeremy Hays, Laird Mackintosh, Tim Jerome, Ellen Harvey, Heather Hill, Christian Sebek, Deanna Doyle
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent HD capture of first black actor to portray the Phantom on Broadway and Sierra's return. Norm and Sierra were divine in the roles and such a pleasure to watch! Still such an extravagant and luscious production after all these years! A.
The Pianist of Willesden Lane (June 27, 2014, San Diego, CA)
Cast: Mona Golabek
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: This lovely show with beautiful music and a heartbreaking story about a young Jewish girl during WW II, Mona is extremely engaging as she tells the fascinating story, some slight occasional washout and a couple of quick dropouts, no major black outs, filmed in 16:9, mostly in close-up but with a few medium and wide shots, includes curtain call, Mona's closing remarks and playbills scans. A.
Picnic (December 15th, 2012, Broadway)
Cast: Sebastian Stan, Elizabeth Marvel, Ellen Burstyn, Reed Birney, Maggie Grace, Mare Winningham
Format: VOB
Pippin (July 13, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Patina Miller (Leading Player), Matthew James Thomas (Pippin), Terrence Mann (Charles), Charlotte d'Amboise (Fastrada), Rachel Bay Jones (Catherine), Andrea Martin (Berthe), Erik Altemus (Lewis), Andrew Cekala (Theo)
Format: VOB
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the 2013 Tony Winning Revival. I certainly see why Patina and Andrea won their Tonys. A sleek and stunning revival with performances and ideas to die for! Certainly not to be missed! A.
Pippin (June 6, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Kyle Dean Massey, Ciara Renee, Terrance Mann, Charlotte d'Amboise, Rachel Bay Jones, Annie Potts
Format: VOB+smalls
Pippin (November 16, 2014 mat)
Cast: Sasha Allen, Kyle Dean Massey, John Rubinstein, Lucie Arnaz, Kristine Reese, Sabrina Harper, Callan Bergmann, Lucas Schultz
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Captured after the tour’s first cast change. Kyle and Kristine are great together, and Sasha has settled into the role a bit more. An excellent capture with no blackouts, no obstruction, and very little washout. One of my best captures to date, and definitely the best capture of Pippin to date. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+
The Pirates of Penzance (May 19, 2015, London) Pro Shot
Cast: Andrew Shore, Joshua Bloom, Robert Murray, Jonathan Lemalu, Claudia Boyle, Rebecca de Pont Davies, Alexander Robin Baker, Soraya Mafi, Angharad Lyddon
Format: mkv
Notes: Multiple cameras Pro-shot of the new production directed by Mike Leigh at the ENO. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed.
Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (March 6, 2011, Broadway)
Cast: Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon, Nick Adams, C. David Johnson, Jacqueline B. Arnold, Anastacia McCleskey, Ashley Spencer, Jessica Phillips, J. Elaine Marcos
Format: VOB
Notes: Great to finally see this show arrive on Broadway. Great capture of this fun show with a very talented cast. The changes with the added Madonna songs are very nice. A-
The Producers (February 20, 2001, Chicago preview)
Cast: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Roger Bart, Gary Beach, Ron Orbach, Cady Huffman
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Classic video; best Producers available. A+
The Producers (July 28, 2012, Hollywood Bowl)
Cast: Richard Kind, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Gary Beach, Roger Bart, Dane Cook, Rebecca Romijn
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent capture of this year's Hollywood Bowl production. Action is followed well with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The first minute of the show is missing, and the next few minutes are a bit shaky with scattered blackouts, but after "The King of Broadway" it settles and the majority of the show is captured nicely. A.
Promises, Promises (17 July 2010, Broadway)
Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Sean Hayes, Tony Goldwyn, Katie Finneran, Dick Latessa, Brook Ashmanskas
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A nice capture of the original cast before Katie left the show. Includes a few bloopers where Sean can't stop laughing at Katie. Nice wide angles and closeups. Not washed out. Good sound. A-
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Ragtime (October 18, 2014, Plummer Auditorium , Fullerton, 3D-Theatricals)
Cast: Rufus Bonds, Jr. * (Coalhouse Walker, Jr.), Christanna Rowader* (Mother), Craig McEldowney* (Father), Tyler Miclean (Younger Brother), Gary Patent* (Tateh), Daebreon Poiema (Sarah), Donovan McFann (Little Boy), Brooke Besikof (Little Girl)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Equity actor, AMAZING cast, couple very quick drop outs, no major blackouts, one head that occasionally blocks the actors' feet but it's rarely noticeable, bit of wash out in some of the wide shots but not bad overall, filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wide, medium and close-up shots, sound is excellent, includes curtain call and playbill scans, A+
Rent (January 1996, Off-Broadway) Press reels
Cast: Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III), Wilson Jermain Heredia (Angel Schunard), Jesse L. Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Marquez), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Kristen Lee Kelly (Mark's Mom), Aiko Nakasone (Alexi Darling), Timothy Britten Parker (Gordon)
Format: VOB
Notes: ncludes: "Light My Candle", "Today 4 U", "Out Tonight", "Another Day", "On The Street", 'I'll Cover You", "Christmas Bells", "Over The Moon", "La Vie Boheme A/B", "I Should Tell You", "Seasons Of Love", "Take Me Or Leave Me", "Without You", "Contact", "Eulogies", "I'll Cover You (Reprise)".
Probably the clearest footage that exists of the Off-Broadway cast. Unfortunately, the songs are not complete and serve as a painful teaser more than anything else. But it's a must have if you're a fan of the show.
Rent (April 26, 2006, New York, 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert)
Cast: Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, Gilles Chiasson, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rodney Hicks, Kristen Lee Kelly, Jesse L. Martin, Aiko Nakasone, Timothy Britten Parker, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gwen Stewart, Byron Utley, and Fredi Walker-Browne
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: OBC reunites for Rent 10, a one night-only, benefit concert version of the show to mark the 10th anniversary of Jonathan Larson's landmark musical. Includes intro speeches by Allan Gordon, Mayor Bloomberg, Senator Schumer.
Rent (April 2, 2009, Philadelphia Tour)
Cast: Nicole Parker, Alli Mauzey, P.J. Benjamin, Jayne Houdyshell, Aaron Tveit, Cristy Candler, Alex Brightman, Timothy Britten Parker
Format: VOB+smallls
Rent (August 6, 2010, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA)
Cast: Sylar Austin, Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Hudgins, Nicole Scherzinger, Tracie Thoms, Telly Leung, Wayne Brady
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Directed by Neil Patrick Harris. Nicely filmed with a good mix of wide shots and close-ups with no obstructions. A-
The River (December 26, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Hugh Jackman (The Man), Cush Jumbo (The Woman), Laura Donnelly (The Other Woman)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Good capture overall with no washout, very little obstruction, and only a couple short dropouts. Slightly dark and sound is low but you can hear everything. A-
The Rocky Horror Show (2015)
Cast: Haley Flaherty - Janet, Ben Forster - Brad, Sophie Linda Lin - Columbia, Jayde Westabye - Uherette/Magenta, Stephen Fry - Narrator, Riff Raff - Kristian Lavercombe, Adrian Edmonson - Narrator, Emma Bunton - Narrator, David Badella - Frank N. Further, Dominic Andersen - Rocky, Richard Meek - Eddie/ Doctor Scott Antony Head - Harrator, Rachel Grundy, Ben Kerr, Will Knights, Hannah Malekzad
Format: mp4
Romeo and Juliet (November 27, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad, Donté Bonner
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Proshot of William Shakespeare's classic play.
Macbeth (May 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Alan Cumming, Jenny Sterlin, Brendan Titley, Chris Kipiniak
Format: VOB+smalls
Macbeth (July 20, 2013, Manchester) Pro Shot
Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Yuill, John Shrapnel, Ray Fearon, Alexander Vlahos, Patricj Neil Doyle, Steven Cree, Daniel Ings, Stuart Neal, Jordan Deen, Rosalie Craig, Elliot Balchin,
Format: mkv
Notes: Multi-camera NTLive proshot, HD video.
The Magistrate (2013, London) Pros shot
Cast: John Lithgow/ Nancy Carroll/ Joshua McGuire
Format: avi
Notes: NTLive A++ Proshot.
Mamma Mia (18 January 2014, 4th National Tour, Costa Mesa, CA)
Cast: Georgia Kate Haege (Donna), Chelsea Williams (Sophie), Bonne Tomlinson (Tanya u/s), Carly Sakolove (Rosie), Michael Colavolpe (Bill), Mark A Harmon (Harry), Alex Mendoza (Sam u/s), Chris Stevens (Sky), Antoinette Comer (Lisa), Kyle Dupree (Eddie), Emily Price (Ali), Neil Starkenberg (Pepper)
Format: VOB+smalls
Man and Superman (May 14, 2015, London) Pro Shot
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Indira Varma, Ferdinand Kingsley, Colin Haigh, Nicholas le Prevost, Arthur Wilson, Christine Kavanagh)
Format: mkv/VOB+smalls
Notes: Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the National Theatre. 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.
Man Who Came to Dinner, The (October 7, 2000, Broadway) Pro Shot
Cast: Nathan Lane, Jean Smart, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jack Arendt, Stephen DeRosa, Mary Catherine Garrison
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Pro Shot, PBS broadcast, One amazingly hilarious play.
Marie Antoinette (May 2, 2009, Bremen)
Cast: Maricel (Marie Antoinette), Sabrina Weckerlin (Marie Antoinette), Thomas Christ (Duke d'Orleans), Patrick Stanke (Graf Axel von Fersen), Ethan Freeman (Cagliostro), Maike Switzer (Agnés Duchamp), Tim Reichwein (Louis XIV)
Format: VOB+smalls
Mary Poppins (March 6, 2009, UK Tour, Manchester)
Cast: Lisa O'Hare, Daniel Crossley, Martin Ball, Louise Bowden, Deryn Edwards, Tania Mathurin, Niamh Coombes, Anthony Jenkins, Valda Aviks
Format: VOB
Notes: Great capture of the touring show, with very few blackouts and great shots. A.
The Master and Margarita /Мастер и Маргарита (Octombrie 30, 2014, St. Petersburg, Russia)
Cast: Ivan Ozhogin (Wolland), Anton Avdeev (Master / Yeshua), Natalia Martynov (Margarita), Dmitry Chikunov (Behemoth), Oleg Kalabao (?), Maria Lagatskaya (Hella), Roman Nikitin (Azazel), Vyacheslav Shtyps (Pilate), Vitaly Golovkin (Homeless), Maxim Bigots (Meigel)
Format: VOB+smalls
Master Class (June 14, 2011, Broadway, First preview)
Cast: Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess, Clinton Brandhagen, Jeremy Cohen, Alexandra Siber, Garrett Sorenson
Format: VOB
Notes: Good clear video and disc also includes reviews, opening night coverage and cast/creative interviews. A.
Me, Myself and I (January 23rd, 2008, Off-Broadway) VERY LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Tyne Daly, Brian Murray, Colin Donnell, Michael Esper, Charlotte Parry, Stephen Payne
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: 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.
Memphis (January 18, 2009, Broadway) Pro Shot
Cast: Chad Kimball, Montego Glover, Derrick Baskin, J. Bernard Calloway, James Monroe Iglehart, Michael McGrath, Cass Morgan, Rhett George
Format: VOB
Memphis (19 November, 2011, Broadway)
Cast: Adam Pascal, Montego Glover, Nancy Opel, J. Bernard Calloway, Robert Hartwell (u/s)
The Merchant of Venice (February 11th, 2011, Broadway, Al Pacino (Shylock), Lily Rabe (Portia), Byron Jennings (Antonio), Gerry Bamman (Duke of Venice), Heather Lind (Jessica), Matthew Rauch (Solanio), Richard Topol (Tubal), Christopher Fitzgerald (Launcelot Gobbo), David Harbour (Bassanio), David Aaron Baker (Gratiano), Marsha Stephanie Blake (Nerissa), Peter Francis James (Salerio), Isaiah Johnson (Prince of Morocco), Charles Kimbrough (Prince of Arragon), Thomas Michael Hammond (Lorenzo)
Format: m4v
Notes: Great capture of Adam in the role of Huey. Adam was fantastic in the role and such a great voice. The cast is still in top notch mode and has kept the show very fresh! A.
Misery (November 11, 2015, Broadway) LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Bruce Willis, Laurie Metcalf, Leon Addison Brown
Format:
Notes: Excellent HD capture of the Stephen King thriller. Laurie did a terrific job as Annie and I thought Bruce was great too! A very enjoyable campy and fun production! A.
Miss Saigon (December 24, 2000, Manila) Pro Shot VERY LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Lea Solonga, Will Chase, Leo Valdez, Robert Sena, Ronn Smith, Lisa Capps
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Rare proshot, "For preview purposes only. Not for commercial use" marquee at the bottom, not to be mistaken for the one missing the last few minutes, complete show, well-preserved.
Miss Saigon (2005, Plays in the Park, New Jersey) Pro-Shot
Cast: Voltaire Balderama, Emerita Alcid, Loren Christopher, Timothy Walton, Sarah Pettorsson
Format: VOB+smalls
Miss Saigon (2006, UK Tour) Proshot
Cast: Ima Castro, Jon Jon Briones, Ramin Karimloo, John Partridge, Lara Pulver, Christian Rey Marbella, Christine Sambeli-Marquez
Format: VOB+smalls
Miss Saigon (15 January 2015, West End, Londron, UK)
Cast: Eva Noblezada, Alistair Brammer, Jon Jon Briones, Hugh Maynard, Kwang-Ho Hong, Tamsin Carroll
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Very good unobstructed video, steady and focused. Clear picture and sound, includes curtain call. 2 DVDs. A.
The Motherf**ker With The Hat (March 26, 2011, matinee, B'roadway)
Cast: Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra, Yul Vazquez
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Good clear with nice picture and sound. Disc also includes interviews, opening night footage and reviews. A.
Motown (April 22, 2014, Chicago)
Cast: Clifton Oliver, Allison Semmes, Nicholas Christopher, Jarran Muse, Leon Outlaw Jr, Trisha Jeffrey, Elijah Ahmad Lewis
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the first performance of the new tour that launched in Chicago, in which Berry Gordy was in the audience watching the performace. Huge catalog of Motown hits and such great performances! A+
Much Ado About Nothing (2011-09, West End)
Cast: Catherine Tate, David Tennant, Sarah Macrae
Format: mp4
Notes: Multi-camera proshot, this production is utterly hilarious, great principals.
Murder Ballad (July 13, 2013, Off-Broadway)
Cast: Caissie Levy, Jim Newman (u/s Tom), Rebecca Naomi Jones, John Ellison Conlee
Format: VOB
Notes: Excellent HD capture of this great show. It was performed in the round in a "bar" setting, so the action takes place all over the theater. Great performances and some really great music. Caissie and Rebecca always perform with such gusto, beautiful to watch! A-
The Music Man (February 22, 14, Los Angeles, CA)
Cast: Davis Gaines (Harold Hill), Gail Bennett (Marian Paroo), Cathy Newman (Mrs Paroo), Matt Walker (Marcellus Washburn), Joey D’Auria (Mayor Shinn), Rebecca Spencer (Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn), Christian Villanueva, Ashley Anderson, Kevin Ciardelli, Maggie Balleweg, Emzy Burroughs
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A great capture of this classic musical starring LA’s longest running Phantom, Davis Gaines. After a recent shoulder injury, Davis does the entire show in various colored slings; he pulls it off nicely, despite a little lack of movement.
My Fair Lady (21 March 2008, Milwaukee, WI)
Cast: Lisa O’Hare, Christopher Cazenove, Tim Jerome, Marni Nixon, Walter Charles, Justin Bohon, Barbara Marineau
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautifully filmed with a High Definition camcorder and crystal clear. This is really a nice video, with gorgeous color and incredible clarity, filmed in widescreen. Great performances and cast. A.
My Fair Lady (March 7, 2009, Lincoln Center)
Cast: Kelli O'Hara, Kelsey Grammer, Brian Dennehy, Charles Kimbrough, Marnie Nixon, Phillippe Castagner, Meg Bussert
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Act 2 is audio only.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood (March 10, 2013, Studio 54, Broadway)
Cast: Stephanie J. Block (Edwin Drood), Erin Davie (Rosa Bud), Chita Rivera (Princess Puffer), Will Chase (John Jasper), Jim Norton (Chairman), Gregg Edelman (Crisparkle)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Final performance. Excellent HD capture of the final show. The audience was full of fans of the show, so great energy and applause throughout. Includes the only time three lovers were selected, including John Jasper. Touching final curtain speech by the Director and Rupert Holmes. Datchery: Bazzard, Murderer: Puffer, Lovers: Helena and Jasper and Rosa Bud. A.
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The Nance (May 11, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Nathan Lane (Chauncey), Jonny Orsini (Ned), Lewis J Stadlen (Efram), Cady Huffman (Sylvie), Jenni Barber (Joan), Andrea Burns (Carmen)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Nathan Lane is just fantastic in this witty play. 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. A.
Nance, The (August 14, 2013, Broadway) Pro-shot
Cast: Nathan Lane, Jonny Orsini, Cady Huffman, Andréa Burns, Lewis J. Stadlen, Mylinda Hull, Jenni Barber, Geoffrey Allen Murphy
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Gorgeous TV Broadcast from PBS' Live from Lincoln Centre series.
A New Brain (June 24, 2015, New York City Center Encores)
Cast: Jonathan Groff, Jenni Barber, Quentin Earl Darrington, Bradley Dean, Dan Fogler, Ana Gasteyer, Josh Lamon, Aaron Lazar, Alyse Alan Louis, Rema Webb
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent HD video with clear picture and sound very good video. A.
Newsies (December 21, 2014, US Tour, Chicago)
Cast: Dan Deluca, Stephanie Styles, Jacob Kemp, Zachary Sayle, Ben Cook, Sky Flaherty, Jeff Heimbrock, Julian DeGuzman, Demarius Copes, Joshua Burrage, Jack Sippel, Michael Ryan, John Hacker, John E. Brady, Steve Blanchard
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the tour cast with no obstructions. Solid cast and performances. This includes the new song written for Crutchie, "Letter from the Refuge" as it was added for the tour. A+
Newsies (September 15, 2015, Madison, Wi)
Cast: Dan DeLuca (Jack Kelly), Stephanie Styles (Katherine), Jacob Kemp (Davey), Zachary Sayle (Crutchie), Kevin Carolan* (u/s Joseph Pulitzer), Angela Grovey (Medda Larkin), Jonathan Fenton (Les), Josh Burrage, Eric Jon Mahlum* (u/s Governor Roosevelt), Benjamin Cook, DeMarius Copes, Nico DeJesus, Sky Flaherty, J.P Ferreri, Michael Gorman, David Guzman, Evan Kasprzak, Morgan Keene, Eric Scott Kincaid, Jeff Heimbrock, Melissa Steadman Hart* (u/s Nun/Hannah), James Judy, Nicholas Masson, Alex Prakken, Michael Ryan, Jordan Samuels, Chaz Wolcott
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Recording includes curtain call and Letter from the Refuge that was added for the tour . This is much steadier than my previous captures, slight washout during brighter scenes and near perfect audio that is synced with my Zoom H2. A.
Newsies (September 17, 2015, Madison, WI)
Cast: Dan DeLuca (Jack Kelly), Stephanie Styles (Katherine), Jacob Kemp (Davey), Zachary Sayle (Crutchie), Kevin Carolan* (u/s Joseph Pulitzer), Angela Grovey (Medda Larkin), Jonathan Fenton (Les), Josh Burrage, Eric Jon Mahlum* (u/s Governor Roosevelt), Benjamin Cook, DeMarius Copes, Josh Assor* (u/s Romeo), Sky Flaherty, J.P Ferreri, Michael Gorman, David Guzman, Evan Kasprzak, Morgan Keene, Eric Scott Kincaid, Jeff Heimbrock, Melissa Steadman Hart* (u/s Nun/Hannah), James Judy, Nicholas Masson, Alex Prakken, Michael Ryan, Jordan Samuels, Chaz Wolcott
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Another high-energy performance from this fantastic young cast! This recording is a bit more center and higher up than the September 15th capture, and unlike that recording- I brought a charged battery. Full show that is steady throughout with spotlight washout only during the brighter, spotlight-ey scenes. This DVD includes some shots of the orchestra pit, because they deserve some love to for all their talent, curtain call, and near perfect audio that is synced with my Zoom H2.
Next to Normal (December 21, 2008, Crystal City, VA)
Cast: Alice Ripley, J. Robert Spencer, Aaron Tveit, Jennifer Damiano, Louis Hobson, Adam Chanler-Berat
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent rare capture of the PreBroadway DC run. This is when the show finally found focus, took shape and fell into place. Such a remarkable and raw performance from Alice here. If you thought you have seen her best performance, think again! A.
Next to Normal (10 April, 2009, Broadway)
Cast: Alice Ripley, J. Robert Spencer, Jennifer Damiano, Aaron Tveit, Adam Chanler-Berat, Louis Hobson
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful capture of the full original cast, from the orchestra. This hands down is the best capture of the original cast. This was done early in Alice's run, before she had strained her voice. Wonderful to revisit this show in all its glory! A+
Next to Normal (July 19, 2010)
Cast: Marin Mazzie, Jason Danieley, Kyle Dean Massey, Meghann Fahy, Adam Chanler-Berat, Louis Hobson
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful capture of Marin and Jason's first performance. This was also the first performance of Meghann since taking over the role. Marin and Jason do a great as Diana and Dan. They really embraced the roles and had a great grasp on the characters. A.
Nice Work If You Can Get It (March 12, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Matthew Boderick (Jimmy Winter), Kelli O'Hara (Billie Bendix), Kimberly Faure (Jeannie Muldoon u/s), Chris Sullivan (Duke Mahoney), Stanley Wayne Mathis (Chief Berry), Terry Beaver (Max Evergreen), Judy Kaye (Estonia Dulworth), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Eileen Evergreen), Blythe Danner
(Millicent Winter)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Very slight obstruction at the bottom left but filmed around well. A.
Nine (March 30, 2003, Broadway)
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Chita Rivera, Laura Benanti, Mary Stuart Masterson, Jane Krakowski.
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Shot from 4th row center mezz. Stunning capture and amazing show, A.
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Odd Couple, The (October 25, 2005, Broadway)
Cast: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Brad Garrett, Rob Bartlet, Olivia d'Abo, Jessica Stone)
Of Mice and Men (Broadway, 2014-06-14, James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester, Jim Norton, Ron Cephas Jones, Jim Parrack, Alex Morf, Joel Marsh Garland, Jim Ortlieb
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautifully filmed video, nice and clear with great closeups. Also includes scanned Playbill information, as well as NY1's opening night coverage and review of the show. A.
Oklahoma (2015, Plays in the Park, NJ)
Cast: Andy Martinez, Shannen Doyle, Pat Powers Wry, Matt Muccigrossi, Sarah Caldwell, Matt LaFargue
Format: VOB+smalls
On the Town (October 1, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Clyde Alves, Megan Fairchild, Alysha Umphress, Elizabeth Stanley, Jackie Hoffman, Michael Rupert, Allison Guinn
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of this new Broadway revival, with no obstructions. Great performances, dancing and vocals from the full company. Great to see the classic musical get a big, bright and proper revival. A+
On the Town (November 28, 2014, Broadway) LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Clyde Alves, Megan Fairchild, Alysha Umphress, Jackie Hoffman, Michael Rupert, Allison Guinn, Phillip Boykin, Stephen DeRosa, Tanya Birl, Angela Brydon, Holly Ann Butler, Julius C Carter, Kristine Covillo, Lori Ann Ferreri, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Stephen Hanna, Eloise Kropp, Brandon Leffler, Jess LeProtto, Cory Lingner, Skye Mattox, Michael Rosen, Samantha Sturm, Christopher Vo, Cody Williams, Mikey Winslow
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: In honor of the show closing last month, here is a nice capture of the original cast. Fantastic energetic performances all around. Very well captured overall, with just a few quick dropouts, and the first couple minutes of act one are blacked out. There are also some small heads at the bottom of the screen that occasionally block the actors’ feet. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, Clyde’s BC/EFA speech, and playbill scans.
On The Twentieth Century (September 26, 2005, Actor’s Fund BCEFA Concert) Pro Shot
Cast: Marin Mazzie, Douglas Sills, Joanne Worley, Brad Oscar, Christopher Siebert, Brooks Ashmanskas
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: BCEFA Pro video of the one night only Actors’ Fund Benefit Concert at the New Amsterdam Theatre. A+
On the 20th Century (February 21, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson
Format: VOB
Notes: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This was done right before Peter missed a slew of peformances. Great fun show and of course Kristin turned out a sensational performace, as did the whole cast! A+
On The 20th Centurt (March 3, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Very well filmed in HD with clear crisp picture and excellent sound filmed from center of mezzanine, with nice close-ups. A
On the 20th Century (July 19, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, Mark Linn-Baker, Michael McGrath, Mary Louise Wilson
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture from the Final Broadway Performance. The cast was having a lot of fun with each other and the performances were wonderful! A.
On Your Feet! (June 2, 2015, Chicago, Pre-Broadway) LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Ana Villafane, Josh Segarra, Andrea Burns, Alma Cuervo, Alexandria Suarez, Eduardo Hernandez
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the show before headed to Broadway. This was the very first performance and Gloria herself was in audience. Great songs and performances! A+
On Your Feet! (October 17, 2015, Broadway) LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Ana Villafane, Josh Segarra, Andrea Burns, Alma Cuervo, Alexandria Suarez, Eduardo Hernandez
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the Broadway production. A few changes here and there that have been tightened up since the Chicago tryout. Great picture and clear sound; nice video. A.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (24 April 2001 (Act 1) and 1 May 2001 (Act 2), Broadway)
Cast: Gary Sinise (Randle P. McMurphy), Amy Morton (Nurse Ratched), Ross Lehman (Dale Harding), Tim Sampson (Chief Bromden), Danton Stone (Martini), Rick Snyder (Cheswick), Eric Johner (Billy Bibbit), Alan Wilder (Scanlon), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Spivey), Mariann Mayberry (Candy Starr)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: 24 April 2001 (Act 1) and 1 May 2001 (Act 2). Fantastic recording, captures the action wonderfully. Occasional heads in frame but they never obstruct the action. B+
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Paint Your Wagon - Encores! (March 19, 2015, New York)
Cast: Keith Carradine, Alexandra Socha, Justin Guarini, Jenni Barber, Melissa van der Schyff, William Youmans, Robert Creighton, Caleb Damschroder, Nathaniel Hackmann, Robyn Hurder, Adam Monley, Scott Wakefield
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Nicely filmed HD video with great close-ups, clear sound and nice picture throughout. A.
Parade (February 16, 2015, NY)
Cast: Avery Fisher Hall, Cast: Leo Frank: Jeremy Jordan, Lucille Frank: Laura Benanti, Jim Conley: Joshua Henry, Hugh Dorsey: John Ellison Conlee, Old Soldier/Judge Roan: Davis Gaines, Governor Slaton: Alan Campbell, Sally Slaton: Rachel De Benedet, Tom Watson: Ramin Karimloo, Britt Craig: Andy Mientus, Mrs. Phagan: Katie Rose Clarke, Mary Phagan: Emerson Steele, Young Soldier/Frankie Epps: Charlie Franklin, Newt Lee/Riley: Alvin Crawford, Minnie McKnight/Angela/Nina Formby: Andrea Jones-Sojola, Essie: Allie Trimm, Iola Stover: Caitlin Houlahan, Monteen: Ephie Aardema, Luther Rosser/Mr. Peavy: John Jellison, Officer Starnes/Middle Aged Man from Valdosta/Chain Gang Guard: Eric Anderson, Policeman/Prison Guard/Jury Foreman: Eric Leviton, Conducted by: Jason Robert Brown
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A fantastic capture of this one-night-only concert at Avery Fisher Hall. Jeremy and Laura give incredible performances, as does Joshua Henry and too many others to name. Jason Robert Brown gives a speech after the curtain call. Truly an epic night of theatre. This is a very near perfect video with no obstruction and only slight washout in wide shots. There are two quick dropouts in the first few minutes, but the concert is otherwise fully captured. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, Jason’s speech, and playbill scans. A+
The Pajama Game (February 18, 2006, Broadway)
Cast: Harry Connick, Jr., Kelli O'Hara, Michael McKean, Peter Benson, Joyce Chittick, Megan Lawrence, Michael McCormick, Roz Ryan, Paula Leggett Chase, Bianca Marroquin
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent recording of this fabulous production. Great picture and sound. A.
People (March 21, 2013, NT Live) Pro Shot
Cast: Frances de la Tour, Linda Bassett, Selina Cadell, Miles Jupp, Nicholas le Prevost, Andy de la Tour, Peter Egan, Alastair Parker, Jack Chissick, Giles Cooper, Frances Ashman, Jess Murphy, Robin Pearce
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Multiple camera Pro-shot video of the new production at the National Theatre.
Peter and the Starcatcher (March 31, 2012, Broadway)
Cast: Christian Borle, Celia Keenan-Bolger, AdamCandler-Berat, Kevin Del Aguila, Rick Holmes, Arnie Burton
Format: VOB
Notes: Great capture of the new Broadway transfer, which tells how Peter Pan came about. Great performances from Christian and the entire cast. A
The Phantom of the Opera (1988, London)
Cast: Dave Willetts, Jan Hartley-Morris, Michael Cormick
Format: VOB+smalls
Phantom of the Opera, The (April 6, 2006, Dallas)
Cast: Gary Mauer, Elizabeth Southard, Jim Weitzer, Kim Stengel, John Jellison, DC Anderson, Patti Davidson-Gorbea, John Whitney, Kate Wray
Format: VOB
Notes: 2 camera video edited, curtain calls, and full cast credits. As close to a pro-shot as you will get. Final performances of Gary, Elizabeth and John. Great picture and sound. A+
Phantom of the Opera, The (May 9, 2007, Broadway)
Cast: Gary Mauer, Jennifer Hope Wills, Jason Mills (u/s), George Lee Andrews, David Cryer, Patricia Phillips (u/s), Roland Rusinek, Sally Williams (u/s), Heather McFadden, James Romick (u/s)
Format: VOB
Notes: Filmed while Mauer covered McGillin's vacation. Great color and sound, though image can be a little shaky at times, from the master. A-
Phantom of the Opera (May 9, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Peter Joback, Elizabeth Welch (u/s), Kyle Barisich,Michele McConnell, Christian Sebek, Tim Jerome, Richard Poole (u/s), Ellen Harvey, Kara Klein
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Nicely filmed with clear picture with only an occasional cover-up and excellent sound throughout, nice video. A-
Phantom of the Opera (March 17, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Laird Mackintosh (u/s), Sara Jean Ford, Jeremy Hays
Format: VOB+smalls
Phantom of the Opera (May 17, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Norm Lewis, Sierra Boggess, Jeremy Hays, Laird Mackintosh, Tim Jerome, Ellen Harvey, Heather Hill, Christian Sebek, Deanna Doyle
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent HD capture of first black actor to portray the Phantom on Broadway and Sierra's return. Norm and Sierra were divine in the roles and such a pleasure to watch! Still such an extravagant and luscious production after all these years! A.
The Pianist of Willesden Lane (June 27, 2014, San Diego, CA)
Cast: Mona Golabek
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: This lovely show with beautiful music and a heartbreaking story about a young Jewish girl during WW II, Mona is extremely engaging as she tells the fascinating story, some slight occasional washout and a couple of quick dropouts, no major black outs, filmed in 16:9, mostly in close-up but with a few medium and wide shots, includes curtain call, Mona's closing remarks and playbills scans. A.
Picnic (December 15th, 2012, Broadway)
Cast: Sebastian Stan, Elizabeth Marvel, Ellen Burstyn, Reed Birney, Maggie Grace, Mare Winningham
Format: VOB
Pippin (July 13, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Patina Miller (Leading Player), Matthew James Thomas (Pippin), Terrence Mann (Charles), Charlotte d'Amboise (Fastrada), Rachel Bay Jones (Catherine), Andrea Martin (Berthe), Erik Altemus (Lewis), Andrew Cekala (Theo)
Format: VOB
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the 2013 Tony Winning Revival. I certainly see why Patina and Andrea won their Tonys. A sleek and stunning revival with performances and ideas to die for! Certainly not to be missed! A.
Pippin (June 6, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Kyle Dean Massey, Ciara Renee, Terrance Mann, Charlotte d'Amboise, Rachel Bay Jones, Annie Potts
Format: VOB+smalls
Pippin (November 16, 2014 mat)
Cast: Sasha Allen, Kyle Dean Massey, John Rubinstein, Lucie Arnaz, Kristine Reese, Sabrina Harper, Callan Bergmann, Lucas Schultz
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Captured after the tour’s first cast change. Kyle and Kristine are great together, and Sasha has settled into the role a bit more. An excellent capture with no blackouts, no obstruction, and very little washout. One of my best captures to date, and definitely the best capture of Pippin to date. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A+
The Pirates of Penzance (May 19, 2015, London) Pro Shot
Cast: Andrew Shore, Joshua Bloom, Robert Murray, Jonathan Lemalu, Claudia Boyle, Rebecca de Pont Davies, Alexander Robin Baker, Soraya Mafi, Angharad Lyddon
Format: mkv
Notes: Multiple cameras Pro-shot of the new production directed by Mike Leigh at the ENO. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed.
Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (March 6, 2011, Broadway)
Cast: Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon, Nick Adams, C. David Johnson, Jacqueline B. Arnold, Anastacia McCleskey, Ashley Spencer, Jessica Phillips, J. Elaine Marcos
Format: VOB
Notes: Great to finally see this show arrive on Broadway. Great capture of this fun show with a very talented cast. The changes with the added Madonna songs are very nice. A-
The Producers (February 20, 2001, Chicago preview)
Cast: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Roger Bart, Gary Beach, Ron Orbach, Cady Huffman
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Classic video; best Producers available. A+
The Producers (July 28, 2012, Hollywood Bowl)
Cast: Richard Kind, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Gary Beach, Roger Bart, Dane Cook, Rebecca Romijn
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent capture of this year's Hollywood Bowl production. Action is followed well with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The first minute of the show is missing, and the next few minutes are a bit shaky with scattered blackouts, but after "The King of Broadway" it settles and the majority of the show is captured nicely. A.
Promises, Promises (17 July 2010, Broadway)
Cast: Kristin Chenoweth, Sean Hayes, Tony Goldwyn, Katie Finneran, Dick Latessa, Brook Ashmanskas
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A nice capture of the original cast before Katie left the show. Includes a few bloopers where Sean can't stop laughing at Katie. Nice wide angles and closeups. Not washed out. Good sound. A-
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Ragtime (October 18, 2014, Plummer Auditorium , Fullerton, 3D-Theatricals)
Cast: Rufus Bonds, Jr. * (Coalhouse Walker, Jr.), Christanna Rowader* (Mother), Craig McEldowney* (Father), Tyler Miclean (Younger Brother), Gary Patent* (Tateh), Daebreon Poiema (Sarah), Donovan McFann (Little Boy), Brooke Besikof (Little Girl)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Equity actor, AMAZING cast, couple very quick drop outs, no major blackouts, one head that occasionally blocks the actors' feet but it's rarely noticeable, bit of wash out in some of the wide shots but not bad overall, filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wide, medium and close-up shots, sound is excellent, includes curtain call and playbill scans, A+
Rent (January 1996, Off-Broadway) Press reels
Cast: Taye Diggs (Benjamin Coffin III), Wilson Jermain Heredia (Angel Schunard), Jesse L. Martin (Tom Collins), Idina Menzel (Maureen Johnson), Adam Pascal (Roger Davis), Anthony Rapp (Mark Cohen), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Mimi Marquez), Fredi Walker (Joanne Jefferson), Kristen Lee Kelly (Mark's Mom), Aiko Nakasone (Alexi Darling), Timothy Britten Parker (Gordon)
Format: VOB
Notes: ncludes: "Light My Candle", "Today 4 U", "Out Tonight", "Another Day", "On The Street", 'I'll Cover You", "Christmas Bells", "Over The Moon", "La Vie Boheme A/B", "I Should Tell You", "Seasons Of Love", "Take Me Or Leave Me", "Without You", "Contact", "Eulogies", "I'll Cover You (Reprise)".
Probably the clearest footage that exists of the Off-Broadway cast. Unfortunately, the songs are not complete and serve as a painful teaser more than anything else. But it's a must have if you're a fan of the show.
Rent (April 26, 2006, New York, 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert)
Cast: Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, Gilles Chiasson, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rodney Hicks, Kristen Lee Kelly, Jesse L. Martin, Aiko Nakasone, Timothy Britten Parker, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gwen Stewart, Byron Utley, and Fredi Walker-Browne
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: OBC reunites for Rent 10, a one night-only, benefit concert version of the show to mark the 10th anniversary of Jonathan Larson's landmark musical. Includes intro speeches by Allan Gordon, Mayor Bloomberg, Senator Schumer.
Rent (April 2, 2009, Philadelphia Tour)
Cast: Nicole Parker, Alli Mauzey, P.J. Benjamin, Jayne Houdyshell, Aaron Tveit, Cristy Candler, Alex Brightman, Timothy Britten Parker
Format: VOB+smallls
Rent (August 6, 2010, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA)
Cast: Sylar Austin, Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Hudgins, Nicole Scherzinger, Tracie Thoms, Telly Leung, Wayne Brady
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Directed by Neil Patrick Harris. Nicely filmed with a good mix of wide shots and close-ups with no obstructions. A-
The River (December 26, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Hugh Jackman (The Man), Cush Jumbo (The Woman), Laura Donnelly (The Other Woman)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Good capture overall with no washout, very little obstruction, and only a couple short dropouts. Slightly dark and sound is low but you can hear everything. A-
The Rocky Horror Show (2015)
Cast: Haley Flaherty - Janet, Ben Forster - Brad, Sophie Linda Lin - Columbia, Jayde Westabye - Uherette/Magenta, Stephen Fry - Narrator, Riff Raff - Kristian Lavercombe, Adrian Edmonson - Narrator, Emma Bunton - Narrator, David Badella - Frank N. Further, Dominic Andersen - Rocky, Richard Meek - Eddie/ Doctor Scott Antony Head - Harrator, Rachel Grundy, Ben Kerr, Will Knights, Hannah Malekzad
Format: mp4
Romeo and Juliet (November 27, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad, Donté Bonner
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Proshot of William Shakespeare's classic play.