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Saved (June 8, 2008, Off-Broadway)
Cast: Julia Murney, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mary Faber, Daniel Zaitchik, Aaron Tveit, Van Hughes, John Dossett, Mary Faber, Juliana Ashley Hansen, Curtis Holbrook, Josh Breckenridge, Jason Michael, Morgan Weed
Format: VOB
Notes: Produced at Playwrights Horizon. Based on the 2004 film of the same name. Nicely filmed with great close-ups, but there is one cover-up which lasts about 10 minutes. A-
Saving Aimee (October 5, 2011, Seattle)
Cast: Carolee Carmello, Judy Kaye, Roz Ryan, Ed Dixon, Ed Watts, Brandon O'Neill, Charles Leggett
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful capture of this new musical by Kathie Lee Gifford that tells the rise and fall of Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. Carolee, like all her other roles is a wonderful singer and actress and gives a terrific performance! A+
The Scarlet Pimpernel (March 4 2000, Broadway)
Cast: Douglas Sills, Willam Paul Michals, Amy Bodnar, Elizabeth Ward Land, Billy Sharpe
Format: VOB
Notes: Cam Video. A-
School of Rock (November 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Alex Brightman, Sierra Boggess, Spencer Moses, Mamie Parris, Bobbi Mackenzie, Evie Dolan, Carly Gendell, Brandon Niederauer, Isabella Russo, Jared Parker
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Great HD capture of this great new ALW show. There is a 5 minute blackout during the scene after the opening song, due to late seating issues. The cast is phenomenal and Alex gives a sensational performance. High energy show with great songs and is so much fun! A-
The Seagull (July 9 2001, Central Park)
Cast: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffmann, Kevin Kline, Natalie Portman, Christopher Walken, Marcia Gay Harden, Larry Pine, John Goodman, Stephen Spinella, Debra Monk
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Shot through some heads but never gets any closeups. Wonderful sound and mostly a good video. B
Seminar (October 31, 2011, Broadway)
Cast: Alan Rickman, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell, Hettienne Park, Lily Rabe
Format: VOB
Notes: Excellent video with clear picture and sound, although the sound is low at times. A.
She Loves Me (1993, Broadway)
Cast: Jonathan Freeman (Headwaiter), Diane Fratantoni (Amalia Balash), Howard McGillin (Steven Kodaly), Sally Mayes (Ilona Ritter), Boyd Gaines (Georg Nowack), Lee Wilkof (Ladislav Sipos)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: 1 DVD, B-
She Loves Me (1994, Savoy Theatre, London)
Cast: Ruthie Henshall, John Gordan Sinclair, Tracie Bennett
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Highlights. B+
Show Boat (October, 2015, Avery Fisher Hall, NYC)
Cast: Vanessa Williams, Julian Ovenden, Norm Lewis, Ali Mauzey, Edward Watts, Christopher Fitzgerald, Lauren Worsham
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: PBS pro-shot. Both a cultural and artistic watershed, this groundbreaking musical redefined entertainment and changed the face of American theater. Spanning from 1880 to 1927, Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s lyrical masterpiece concerns the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk on the Mississippi, in Chicago and on Broadway. Its impact remains unparalleled, addressing serious subjects like racial prejudice, introducing a bi-racial cast to Broadway, and pointing the way toward a new synthesis between music and spectacle. With an all-star cast, this New York Philharmonic production highlights the lush musical journey at the center of this epic show. The Philharmonic’s full sound highlights the lush musical score at the center of this epic show. This program is conducted and directed for the stage by Ted Sperling, and directed for television by Andrew C. Wilk.
Shrek (11 April 2009, Broadway)
Cast: Brian d'Arcy James, Haven Burton as (u/s) Fiona, Christopher Sieber, Daniel Breaker, John Tartaglia, Rachel Resheff, Heather Jane Rolff as (u/s) Mama Bear/Gingy
Format: VOB
Notes: Haven did a splendid job in the role as Fiona. She brought a lot of energy and great vocals to the table. It was also interesting to see Mama Bear also be Gingy, since they were cast memebers short. Beautiful clear capture with no obstructions. A+
Shrek (2014, Plays in the Park) Pro Shot
Cast: Michael McEntee, Kat Lefevre, Timothy Walton, Dan Thomas Cook, Mimi Francis, Billy Geltzeiler, Meghan Cordier, Sarah Caldwell, Julia McKenna, Kieran McKenna
Format: VOB+smalls
Side Show (November 16 1997, Broadway)
Cast: Emily Skinner (Daisy Hilton), Alice Ripley (Violet Hilton), Jeff McCarthy (Terry Connor), Hugh Panaro (Buddy Foster), Norm Lewis (Jake), Ken Jennings (The Boss)
Format: VOB
Notes: Excellent video and the best one of this show. Includes the BCEFA stage speech after the show. New copy from the master. A+
Side Show (November 24 2013, matinee, Regional, La Jolla Playhouse, CA)
Cast: Daisy: Emily Padgett, Violet: Erin Davie, Jake: David St. Louis, Terry: Manoel Felciano, Buddy: Matthew Hydzik, Sir: Robert Joy, Reptile Man/Martin Arnold: Don Richard, Fortune Teller: Keala Settle, Dog Boy/Houdini: Javier Ignacio, 3 Legged Man: Brandon Bieber, Half Man Half Woman/Director: Kelvin Moon Loh, Geek: Matthew Patrick Davis, Hottentot: Zonya Love, Judge/Ray: Barrett Martin, Bearded Lady/Auntie: Blair Ross, Doctor Weldon: Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper, Venus di Milo: Lauren Elder
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: SJBernly's master.
Side Show (January 4 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Erin Davie (Violet Hilton), Emily Padgett (Daisy Hilton), Ryan Silverman (Terry Connor), Matthew Hydzik (Buddy Foster), David St Louis (Jake), Robert Joy (Sir), Brandon Bieber (3-Legged Man, Suitor), Matthew Patrick Davis (Geek, Doctor), Charity Angel Dawson (Fortune Teller)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Great capture of the revival's final performance. No washout, very little obstruction and only a couple short dropouts. Excellent picture and includes curtain call, farewell speech, encore of Say Goodbye to the Side Show. Closing performance of the Broadway revival. A.
Singin' in the Rain (August 2009, Plays in the Park, New Jersey) Pro Shot
Cast: Dan Higgins, Megan Bussiere, Zachary Infante, Brooke Andrews, Jack Cibrian, James T. Morgan, Darlene Rich, Zita Geoffroy-Heinz, Matthew Sullivan,Amanda Katchisin, Julian Beal, Ryan Mulroney
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A.
Skylight (July 17, 2014, London) Pro Shot
Cast: Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy, Matthew Beard
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: 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. 2 DVDs.
Slut: The Musical (November 1 2005, Off Broadway)
Cast: Andy Karl, Jim Stanek, Jenn Colella, David Josefsberg, Mary Faber, Harriett D. Foy, Kevin Pariseau, Sara Chase
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A-
A Small Family Business (June 12 2014, Londron) Pro Shot
Neal Barry, Stephen Beckett, Matthew Cottle, Debra Gillet, Gawn Grainger, Amanda Hadingue
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: The National Theatre Live Broacast of Alan Ayckbourn's wonderful play on entrepreneurial greed. 2 DVDs.
A Snow White Christmas (December 15, 2012, Pasadena Playhouse)
Cast: Ariana Grande, Neil Patrick Harris, Charlene Tilton, Curt Hansen, Jonathan Scott Meza, David Figoli
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Entertaining show for all ages, with a score of recognizable pop songs and hilarious broadway and pop culture references to Wicked, Book of Mormon, How I Met Your Mother, Victorious, Dallas, and more; some heads at the bottom of the screen, but they are worked around fine, especially after the first few minutes of the first act; some short dropouts during the first part of act one, but each lasts only 15-30 seconds. Filmed with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Good, clear sound; nice video.
Something Rotten! (March 23, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Brooks Ashmanskas, Peter Bartlett, Heidi Blickenstaff, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Brian d'Arcy James, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Michael James Scott, Gerry Vichi, Linda Griffin, David Hibbard, Jenny Hill, Stacey Todd Hold, Beth Johnson Nicely, Aaron Kaburick, Austin Lesch, Aleks Pevec, Angie Schworer, Eric Sciotto, Brian Shepard, Chelsea Morgan Stock, Ryan VanDenBoom
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent HD video of the first Broadway preview, filmed from center mezzanine with excellent close-ups. A.
Something Rotten! (March 28, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Brooks Ashmanskas, Peter Bartlett
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent HD capture of this hilarious new musical. The cast is just too perfect in every way. Superb performances, music, story and a great homage to theatre and musicals. Not to be missed! A.
The Sound of Music (16 December 2012, Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ)
Cast: Elena Shaddow (Maria Rainer), Suzanne Ishee (Mother Abbess), Ben Davis (Captain von Trapp), Robert DuSold (Franz the butler), Joy Franz (Frau the housekeeper), Chelsea Morgan Stock (Liesl von Trapp), Sean McManus (Friedrich von Trapp), Amanda Harris (Louisa von Trapp), Hunter Kovacs (Kurt von Trapp), Maya Fortgang (Brigitta von Trapp), Gracie Beardsley (Marta von Trapp), Greta Clark (Gretl von Trapp), Anthony Fedorov (Rolf Gruber), Donna English (Elsa Schraeder), Osborn Focht (Herr Zeller)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Missing the first ten minutes.
(The) Sound of music (2013, live on NBC) Pro Shot
Cast: Carrie Underwood, Stephen Moyer, Laura Benanti
Format: mp4
Notes: US TV Show. A.
The Sound of Music (October 11, 2015 eve)
Cast: Kerstin Anderson, Ben Davis, Ashley Brown, Teri Hansen, Merwin Foard, Paige Silvester, Erich Schuett, Maria Knasel, Quinn Erickson, Svea Johnson, Mackenzie Currie, Audrey Bennett, Darren Matthias, Donna Garner, Dan Tracy, Carey Rebecca Brown, Julia Osborne, Elisabeth Evans, Brent Schindele, Christopher Carl, Ronald L Brown, Caitlin Burke, Austin Colby, Jenavene Hester, Kelly McCormick, Andrea Ross, Jim Schubin
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A very nice capture of the tour in Los Angeles, and it’s fantastic to see a fresh, young production of this classic. Kerstin is bright-eyed and endearing as Maria, and Ashley brings the house down with her rendition of Climb Every Mountain.There are no obstructions and no dropouts. There is a bit of washout in places, especially in the wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A.
South Pacific (August 18 2010, Broadway) Pro Shot
Cast: Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot, Andrew Samonsky, Danny Burstein, Loretta Ables Sayre, Sean Cullen, Victor Hawks, Li Jun Li
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Professional PBS Live from Lincoln Center telecast in high definition, pro-shot video on 2 DVDs. A+
Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark (September 27, 2011, Broadway)
Cast: Reeve Carney (Spider-Man), T.V. Carpio (Arachne), Jennifer Damiano (Mary Jane Watson), Megan Lewis (Mrs. Gribrock), Ken Marks (Uncle Ben), Megan Lewis (Aunt May), Patrick Page (Green Goblin)
Format: VOB
Steel Magnolias (April 21, 2005, Broadway)
Cast: Delta Burke, Christine Ebersole, Rebecca Gayheart, Marsha Mason, Frances Sternhagen, Lily Rab
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Nicely done Dvd of a great show! A-
Streetcar Named Desire, A (September 9, 2014, London) Pro Shot
Cast: Gillian Anderson, Clare Burt, Lachele Carl, Branwell Donaghey, Otto Farrant, Ben Foster, Nicholas Gecks, Troy Glasgow, Stephanie Jacob, Corey Johnson, Vanessa Kirby, Claire Prempeh
Format:
Notes: Multiple cameras Proshot 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. 2 DVDs.
Sunday in the Park with George (April 2013, Paris)
Cast: Julian Ovenden, Sophie-Louise Dann, Rebecca de Pont Davies, Jessica Walker, Nickolas Grace, David Curry, Rebecca Bottone, Francesca Jackson, Beverley Klein, Nicholas Garrett, Damian Thantrey, Jonathan Gunthorpe, Christine Buffle, Elisa Doughty, Scott Emerson
Format: mkv
Notes: Beautiful widescreen proshot from the Mezzo channel of the Theatre du Chatelet production. Sung in English. Excellent sound. HD file.
Sunset Boulevard (9 July 2010, Wichita) Pro Shot
Cast: Ann Morrison, Chris Peluso, Nicholas Saverine, Kaleigh Cronin, Charles Parker, Cody Davis, Timothy W. Robu.
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Pro-shot. The only negative thing about this is that it sometimes skips a few seconds. Minimal in act 1, but get's worse in act 2. Dont like the vocal quality from Norma.
Sunset Boulevard (June 2014, Plays in the Park, NJ) Pro Shot
Cast: Billy Piscopo, Julie Waldman-Stiel, Scott Danierls, Emma McGahan, Kirk Geritano, Bob Nutter
Format: VOB+smalls
Sweeney Todd (October 29, 2005, Broadway)
Cast: Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris, Donna Lynne Champlin, Manoel Felciano, Alexander Gemignani, John Arbo, Diana Dimarzio, Benjamin Magnuson, Lauren Molina
Format: VOB
Notes: Very good video of this show with amazing closeups and excellent sound throughout; includes NY1 reviews, opening night story and interviews. Great capture, from master. A+
Sweeney Todd (May 20, 2011 Le Chatelet, Paris) Pro Shot
Cast: Rod Gilfry (Sweeney Todd), Caroline O'Connor (Mrs. Lovett), Jonathan Best (Judge Turpin), Nicholas Garrett (Anthony), Rebecca Bottone (Johanna), John Graham-Hall, Rebecca de Pont Davies, David Curry, Pascal Charbonneau
Format: VOB+smlls
Notes: Produced at the world-famous Theatre du Chatelet in Paris performed in English. Pro-shot video, excellent picture and sound, great video. A.
Sweeney Todd (2014, New York, NY) Pro Shot
Cast: Bryn Terfel as Sweeney Todd, Emma Thompson as Mrs Lovett, Christian Borle as Pirelli, Erin Mackey as Johanna, Jay Armstrong Johnson as Anthony Hope, Phillip Quast as Judge Turpin, Kyle Brenn as Tobias Ragg, Jeff Blumenkrantz as The Beadle and Audra McDonald as the Beggar Woman
Format: ts
Notes: Multicamera proshot, concert version.
Sweeney Todd (October 12 2014, Mountain View, CA)
Cast: David Studwell, Tory Ross, Jack Mosbacher, Mindy Lym, Spencer Kiely, Mia Fryvecind Gimenez, Lee Strawn, Martin Rojas Dietric, Caroline Altman, Noel Anthony
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A perfect capture of this Sondheim classic at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. A really nicely staged production with great sets and costumes and fantastic talent. David and Tory and wonderful, and the supporting cast is solid as well. This has no blackouts and no washout; there is some slight obstruction when the actors come into the audience, but no obstruction when they are on stage. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
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A Tale of Two Cities (August 20, 2004, Workshop/Staged Reading)
Cast: Gavin Creel, James Barbour, Michelle Dawson, Gary Morris
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: This is a reading of the new musical. Good video with great sound, from the master. A-
Tanz der Vampire (January 31, 2010, Last matinee in Oberhausen)
Cast: Kevin Tarte, Sabrina Auer, Sven Prüwer, Riccardo Greco, Linda Konrad, Jerzy Jeszke, Florian Fetterle, Stefan Budenbender, Eva Maria Bender
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A.
Top Hat (2011, UK Tour)
Cast: Tom Chambers (Jerry Travers), Summer Strallen (Dale Tremont), Martin Ball (Horace Hardwick), Vivien Parry (Madge Hardwick), Ricardo Afonso (Alberto Beddini), Stephen Boswell (Bates)
Format: mp4
Notes: An amazing brilliant capture in 16:9 wide-screen of this glamours new musical based on RKO 1935 cinematographic version starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Featuring classic songs from the original film Cheek to Cheek and Top Hat White Tie and Tails as well as additions from Berlin’s extensive back catalogue like Let’s Face the Music and Dance ensures there is always a beautiful accompaniment to the striking footwork. A+
Triumph of Love (October 5 1997, Broadway) Pro Shot
Cast: Betty Buckley, Susan Egan, F. Murray Abraham, Christopher Sieber, Kevin Chamberlin, Roger Bart
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: B.
Tuck Everlasting (February 7, 2015, Atlanta) LIMITED TRADE
Cast:Carolee Carmello, Sarah Charles Lewis, Michael Park, Terrence Mann, Robert Lenzi, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Fred Applegate
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the pre-B'way try out, Carolee's final performance before she left for Finding Neverland, wonderful show. A.
Twelfth Night (December 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Mark Rylance (Olivia), Liam Brennan (Orsino), Samuel Barnett (Viola), Stephen Fry (Malvolio), Peter Hamilton Dyer (Feste), Paul Chahidi (Maria), Colin Hurley (Sir Toby Belch), Angus Wright (Sir Andrew Aguecheek), Joseph Timms (Sebastian), John Paul Connolly (Sebastian)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A-
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Up Here (August 15 2015, La Jolla, Matinee) LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Matt Bittner, Betsy Wolfe, Eric Petersen, Nick Verina, Zonya Love, Kikau Alvaro, Andrew Call, N’Jameh Camara, Giovanni Cozic, Mary Glen Fredrick, Jacob Haren, Jeff Hiller, Gizel Jimenez, Zakiya Markland, Lorena Martinez, Sarah Meahl, Devin Ratray, Tamara Rodriguez Mehl, Devere Rogers, Charles South, Graham Stevens
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A fantastic capture of this brand new show by the writers of Book of Mormon, Avenue Q, and Frozen. The show is very clever and funny, and the music is great, but it’s a bit clunky in places so there are sure to be changes before it does another run. This is very nicely captured with no major blackouts and just a couple quick dropouts and no obstruction. There is a bit of washout in some high contrast scenes. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
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Venus in Fur (18 October, 2011, Broadway, New York, USA)
Cast:Hugh Dancy (Thomas Novachek), Nina Arianda (Vanda Jordan)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Great clear video with excellent picture and sound, although slightly low at times. Nina won the Tony for her role in this play. A
Victor/Victoria (1995, Broadway) Pro Shot
Cast: Julie Andrews, Rachel York, Michael Nouri, Tony Roberts
Format: VOB+smalls
A View From The Bridge (March 26 2014, NT Live) Pro Shot
Cast: Mark Strong, Michael Gould, Emun Elliot, Phoebe Fox, Luke Norris, Nicola Walker
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Multiple cameras Proshot 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.
Violet (March 30 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Sutton Foster, Colin Donnell, Alexander Gemignani, Joshua Henry, Ben Davis, Annie Golden, Emerson Steele, Rema Webb
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of this wonderful show with no obstructions. The cast was divine and did an exquisite job performing and telling the story. A+
The Visit (June 22, 2008, Washington, D.C.)
Cast: Chita Rivera and George Hearn
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Chita Rivera and George Hearn. Produced at The Signature Theatre as part of the Kander & Ebb Celebration. Beautifully filmed and crystal clear with a nice mix of close-ups and full stage shots, with no obstructions. A.
The Visit (November 30, 2011, Benefit Concert, Ambassador)
Cast: Chita Rivera (Claire Zachanassian), John Cullum (Anton Schell), Doug Kreeger (Evgeny), James Harms (Rudi), Howard Kaye (Lenny), Alan H. Green (Benny), Ryan Lowe (Jacob Chicken), Matthew Deming (Louis Perch), Karen Murphy (Matilda), Kevin Reed (Karl), Dana Steingold (Ottilie), Mark Jacoby (The Mayor), Linda Balgord (Linda, The Mayor's Wife), Michael Hayward-Jones (The Priest), Jeremy Webb (The Schoolmaster), Jerry Lanning (The Doctor), Hal Robinson (The Policeman), Brian O'Brien (Kurt), D.B. Bonds (Young Anton), Mary Ann Lamb (Young Claire), Joy Hermalyn, Brianne Moore, Rebecca Strimaitis (Townspeople)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A Benefit Concert of the Kander & Ebb show with choreography by Ann Reinking. A very interesting story of a woman scorned and the price she pays to serve him justice. Everything is nicely captured and of course Chita does a fantastic job! A-
The Visit (March 27, 2015, Broadway, Second Preview)
Cast: Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, George Abud, Jason Danieley, Matthew Deming, Diana DiMarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes, Tom Nelis, Chris Newcomer, Mary Beth Peil, Aaron Ramey, John Riddle, Elena Shaddow, Timothy Shew, Michelle Veintimilla
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Brilliant capture of the second preview. Chita and Roger are brilliant. Fantastic capture with no obstructions and hardly any washout. Very good revival. A+
The Visit (April 11, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, Jason Danieley, David Garrison, Mary Beth Peil, George Abud, Matthew Deming
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Great HD capture of the Kander & Ebb musical that finally made it to Broadway. At times a head can block the Actor's feet on the far right side, but rarely an issue. Chita still in wonderful form here and always delivers in this dark tale of a scorned woman! A-
The Visit (June 3, 2015 Broadway)
Cast: Chita Rivera, Tom Nelis, George Abud, Jason Danieley, Matthew Deming, Diana DiMarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes, Tom Nelis, Chris Newcomer, Mary Beth Peil, Aaron Ramey, John Riddle, Elena Shaddow, Timothy Shew, Michelle Veintimilla
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Tom Nelis took over the role of Anton when Roger Rees departed the production. Good HD video with clear picture and great sound. A.
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Waiting for Godot (November 24, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley, Aidan Gemme
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A.
Waitress: A New Musical (September 2 2015, Cambridge, MA)
Cast: Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Jeanna De Waal, Drew Gehling, Joe Tippett, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Jeremy Morse, Giana Ribeiro
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Stunning HD capture of the new PreBroadway Sara Bareilles musical. Beautiful production and equally stunning performances. Jessie as you have come to expect gives a flawless performace with such beautiful and heartbreaking moments, with a matching cast! A+
War Horse (February 27 2014 , National Theatre Live) Pro Shot
Cast: Ahleigh Cheadle, Tamsin Fessey, Emma Thornett (Joey as a foal), Nicholas Hart (Joey's head), Andrew London (Joey's heart), Sam Wilmott (Joey's hint), Nigel Allen (Topthorn's head), Michael Taibi (Topthorn's heart), Lewis Peploe (Topthorn's hint), Tom Meredith (The goose), Alex Avery (Captain Nicholls), Oliver Beamish (Sergeant Allen/Colonel Strauss), Alistiar Brammer (Billy Naracott/Geordie), Eke Chukwu (Rudi), Ewen Cummins (Chapman Carter/Sergeant Fine), Paul Hawkyard (Sergeant Thunder), Tom Hodgkins (Arthur Narracott/Soldat Manfred), Pieter Lawman (John Greig/Doctor Schweyk), Brian Lonsdale (Thomas Bone/David Taylor)
Format: mkv
Notes: Pro-Shot Broadcast live to cinemas as part of the National Theatre Live, this award-winning production uses amazing puppetry to bring horses to life on stage before your eyes. A+
We Will Rock You (May 10, 2013, UK Tour, Arena Zagreb, England)
Cast: MiG Ayesa (Galileo), Lauren Samuels (Scaramouche), Jenna Lee-James (Killer Queen), Sean Kingsley (Khashoggi), Rob Castell (Pop), Rolan Bell (Britney), Lucie Jones (Meat), Dean Read (Rebel Leader)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Video is filmed from the raised section of the venue, so the view of the stage is clear and unobstructed. Action is followed very well, using a mix of closeups and wider shots as necessary. A.
West Side Story (May 23, 2009, UK Tour)
Cast: Daniel Koek, Sofia Escobar/Hazel Gardener (u/s), Jayde Westaby, Dan Burton, Edd Post (u/s), Martin Chaimberain, Ged Simmons, Aki Omoshaybi
Format: VOB
Notes: Full video which contains "Tonight (Reprise)" and "I Feel Pretty" from another performance with the Maria understudy.
West Side Story (November 26 2009, Broadway)
Cast: Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, Karen Olivo, Wes Hart (u/s), George Akram, Eric Hatch (u/s), Steve Bassett, Joshua Buscher, Mike Cannon, Kyle Coffman, Lee Sellars, Joey Haro, Michael Williams (u/s), Lindsay Dunn, Kaitlin Mesh, Brendon Stimson (u/s), Mark Zimmerman (u/s)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Sound is kinda muffled, but still hearable, there are some blackouts like at the end of "Maria", and after "A Boy Like That/I Have A Love," but it's like a minute, so don't worry. Great Performance! A.
What the Butler Saw (December 14, 2014, Matinee)
Cast: Charles Shaughnessy, Sarah Manton, Frances Barber, Angus McEwan, Paxton Whitehead, Rod McLachlan
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A hilarious show set in a psychiatric ward with great British humor and sexual hijinks.
Wild Party, The (2000, Off Broadway Highlights) Pro Shot footage, Highlights
Cast: Julia Murney - Queenie, Brian D'Arcy James - Burrs, Idina Menzel - Kate, Taye Diggs - Black
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: About 80 minutes of Pro Shot Footage and also contains the press reels. Great footage here. A+
The Wild Party (July 17 2015, New York City Center Encores)
Cast: Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joaquina Kalukango, Miriam Shor, Ryan Andes, Talene Monahon
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent HD capture from the Encores Summer Series! The cast was terrific and full of energy giving everything they had. Great to see these songs performed again by this caliber of talent! A.
The Wild Party (July 18, 2015, Encores!)
Cast: Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joaquina Kalukango, Miriam Shor, Ryan Andes, Talene Monahon, Renee Albulario, Penelope Armstead-Williams, James Brown III, Rachel De Benedet, Raymond J. Lee, Kenita R. Miller, Sydney Morton, Clifton Oliver, Charlie Pollock, Britton Smith, Ryan Steele, Samantha Sturm
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A Fantastic video but since this is City Center, there are a couple heads at the bottom of the screen that are shot excellently around. A.
The Winter's Tale (November 26, 2015, London)
Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Judy Dench, Miranda Raison, Hadley Fraser, Michael Pennington, John Shrapnel, Jimmy Yuill
Format: mkv/VOB+smalls
Notes: Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the West End. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version. Includes featurettes and interviews.
The Wiz Live (December 3, 2015, NBC TV)
Cast: Queen Latifah, Elijah Kelley, Uzo Aduba, Shanice Williams
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A girl and her dog are transported to a mystical land after getting caught in a snowstorm on Thanksgiving, and as she journeys to locate an all-powerful wizard who can take her back home, she encounters friendly creatures and wicked witches.
The Wizard of Oz (October 10 2013, US Tour, Seattle)
Cast: Danielle Wade, Cedric Smith, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, Mike Jackson, Lee MacDougall, Jamie McKnight, Robin Evan Willis, Charlotte Moore, Nigel
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of this lavish tour with no obstructions. Danielle gives a wonderful performance as Dorothy. A+
Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown(29 December 2010, Broadway)
Cast: Sherie Rene Scott, Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Danny Gurstein, Justin Guarini, Mary Beth Peil, Jennifer Sanchez, Murphy Guyer, Charlie Sutton, Samantha Shafer (u/s), Sean McCourt, John Carrol (u/s), Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Alma Cuervo, de’Adre Aziza, Julio Agustin
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Good capture however when action is at the foot of the stage, there is a bar and a few heads from people leaning over. Includes Press Reels, Cast/Creative interviews and video of David Yazbek singing songs from the show. A-
Wonderland (May 12, 2011, Broadway)
Cast: Janet Dacal (Alice), Darren Ritchie (Jack the White Knight), E. Clayton Cornelious (Caterpillar), Jose Llana (El Gato), Karen Mason (Queen of Hearts), Kate Shindle (Mad Hatter), Carly Rose Sonenclar (Chloe), Edward Staudenmayer (The White Rabbit), Danny Stiles (Morris, the March Hare)
Format: VOB
Notes: Filmed in widescreen with very few obstructions except for a head blocking the farthest corners of downstage stage left and right, but very little is missed there. Very good video and excellent picture and sound. A.
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You're a good man, Charlie Brown (1999, Broadway revival)
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Charlie Brown), Ilana Levine (Lucy), B.D. Wong (Linus), Stanley Wayne Mathis (Schroeder), Kristin Chenoweth (Sally), Roger Bart (Snoopy)
Format: VOB
You Can't Take it With You (November 26 2014, Broadway)
Cast: James Earl Jones (Martin Vanderhof), Rose Byrne (Alice), Elizabeth Ashley (Olga), Annaleigh Ashford (Essie), Johanna Day (Mrs Kirby), Julie Halston Gay Wellington), Byron Jennings (Mr Kirby), Patrick Kerr (Mr DePinna), Fran Kranz (Tony Kirby), Mark Linn-Baker (Paul Sycamore), Kristine Nielsen (Penelope Sycamore)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: This is such a hilarious and quirky show, great cast. Act 1 starts about a minute late and there’s some wandering and a couple of blackouts, Act 2 and 3 are unobstructed and very steady.
You Can’t Take It With You (December 26, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: James Earl Jones, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Ashley, Annaleigh Ashford, Johanna Day, Julie Halston, Byron Jennings, Patrick Kerr, Fran Kranz, Mark Linn-Baker, Kristine Nielsen, Reg Rogers, Will Brill, Crystal Dickinson, Marc Damon Johnson
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: First 5 minutes of act one is blacked out, and there is one more quick dropout; otherwise nicely captured overall, but there is obstruction from heads that block the actors' feet, but action is rarely missed; excellent clear sound and nice video.
Young Frankenstein (2015, Plays in the Park, NJ) Pro Shot
Cast: Michael Louis (Frankenstein), Ali Gleason (Elizabeth), Billy Geltzeiler (Igor), Kelliann De Carlo (Inga), Scott Daniels (The Monster), Katie Riley (Frau Blucher)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Pro-shot video.
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Zorba (May 6, 2015, New York City Center Encores)
Cast: John Turturro, Marin Mazzie, Santino Fontana, Zoe Wanamaker, Adam Chanler-Berat, Elizabeth A. Davis, Robert Cuccioli, Robert Montano
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of the New York City Center Encores series. Marin gives beautiful vocals and delivers a wonderful performance. This Kander & Ebb show was a pleasant surprise, so many wonderful performances and songs. Such an enjoyable and impeccable production! A.
Saved (June 8, 2008, Off-Broadway)
Cast: Julia Murney, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mary Faber, Daniel Zaitchik, Aaron Tveit, Van Hughes, John Dossett, Mary Faber, Juliana Ashley Hansen, Curtis Holbrook, Josh Breckenridge, Jason Michael, Morgan Weed
Format: VOB
Notes: Produced at Playwrights Horizon. Based on the 2004 film of the same name. Nicely filmed with great close-ups, but there is one cover-up which lasts about 10 minutes. A-
Saving Aimee (October 5, 2011, Seattle)
Cast: Carolee Carmello, Judy Kaye, Roz Ryan, Ed Dixon, Ed Watts, Brandon O'Neill, Charles Leggett
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful capture of this new musical by Kathie Lee Gifford that tells the rise and fall of Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. Carolee, like all her other roles is a wonderful singer and actress and gives a terrific performance! A+
The Scarlet Pimpernel (March 4 2000, Broadway)
Cast: Douglas Sills, Willam Paul Michals, Amy Bodnar, Elizabeth Ward Land, Billy Sharpe
Format: VOB
Notes: Cam Video. A-
School of Rock (November 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Alex Brightman, Sierra Boggess, Spencer Moses, Mamie Parris, Bobbi Mackenzie, Evie Dolan, Carly Gendell, Brandon Niederauer, Isabella Russo, Jared Parker
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Great HD capture of this great new ALW show. There is a 5 minute blackout during the scene after the opening song, due to late seating issues. The cast is phenomenal and Alex gives a sensational performance. High energy show with great songs and is so much fun! A-
The Seagull (July 9 2001, Central Park)
Cast: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffmann, Kevin Kline, Natalie Portman, Christopher Walken, Marcia Gay Harden, Larry Pine, John Goodman, Stephen Spinella, Debra Monk
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Shot through some heads but never gets any closeups. Wonderful sound and mostly a good video. B
Seminar (October 31, 2011, Broadway)
Cast: Alan Rickman, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell, Hettienne Park, Lily Rabe
Format: VOB
Notes: Excellent video with clear picture and sound, although the sound is low at times. A.
She Loves Me (1993, Broadway)
Cast: Jonathan Freeman (Headwaiter), Diane Fratantoni (Amalia Balash), Howard McGillin (Steven Kodaly), Sally Mayes (Ilona Ritter), Boyd Gaines (Georg Nowack), Lee Wilkof (Ladislav Sipos)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: 1 DVD, B-
She Loves Me (1994, Savoy Theatre, London)
Cast: Ruthie Henshall, John Gordan Sinclair, Tracie Bennett
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Highlights. B+
Show Boat (October, 2015, Avery Fisher Hall, NYC)
Cast: Vanessa Williams, Julian Ovenden, Norm Lewis, Ali Mauzey, Edward Watts, Christopher Fitzgerald, Lauren Worsham
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: PBS pro-shot. Both a cultural and artistic watershed, this groundbreaking musical redefined entertainment and changed the face of American theater. Spanning from 1880 to 1927, Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s lyrical masterpiece concerns the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk on the Mississippi, in Chicago and on Broadway. Its impact remains unparalleled, addressing serious subjects like racial prejudice, introducing a bi-racial cast to Broadway, and pointing the way toward a new synthesis between music and spectacle. With an all-star cast, this New York Philharmonic production highlights the lush musical journey at the center of this epic show. The Philharmonic’s full sound highlights the lush musical score at the center of this epic show. This program is conducted and directed for the stage by Ted Sperling, and directed for television by Andrew C. Wilk.
Shrek (11 April 2009, Broadway)
Cast: Brian d'Arcy James, Haven Burton as (u/s) Fiona, Christopher Sieber, Daniel Breaker, John Tartaglia, Rachel Resheff, Heather Jane Rolff as (u/s) Mama Bear/Gingy
Format: VOB
Notes: Haven did a splendid job in the role as Fiona. She brought a lot of energy and great vocals to the table. It was also interesting to see Mama Bear also be Gingy, since they were cast memebers short. Beautiful clear capture with no obstructions. A+
Shrek (2014, Plays in the Park) Pro Shot
Cast: Michael McEntee, Kat Lefevre, Timothy Walton, Dan Thomas Cook, Mimi Francis, Billy Geltzeiler, Meghan Cordier, Sarah Caldwell, Julia McKenna, Kieran McKenna
Format: VOB+smalls
Side Show (November 16 1997, Broadway)
Cast: Emily Skinner (Daisy Hilton), Alice Ripley (Violet Hilton), Jeff McCarthy (Terry Connor), Hugh Panaro (Buddy Foster), Norm Lewis (Jake), Ken Jennings (The Boss)
Format: VOB
Notes: Excellent video and the best one of this show. Includes the BCEFA stage speech after the show. New copy from the master. A+
Side Show (November 24 2013, matinee, Regional, La Jolla Playhouse, CA)
Cast: Daisy: Emily Padgett, Violet: Erin Davie, Jake: David St. Louis, Terry: Manoel Felciano, Buddy: Matthew Hydzik, Sir: Robert Joy, Reptile Man/Martin Arnold: Don Richard, Fortune Teller: Keala Settle, Dog Boy/Houdini: Javier Ignacio, 3 Legged Man: Brandon Bieber, Half Man Half Woman/Director: Kelvin Moon Loh, Geek: Matthew Patrick Davis, Hottentot: Zonya Love, Judge/Ray: Barrett Martin, Bearded Lady/Auntie: Blair Ross, Doctor Weldon: Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper, Venus di Milo: Lauren Elder
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: SJBernly's master.
Side Show (January 4 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Erin Davie (Violet Hilton), Emily Padgett (Daisy Hilton), Ryan Silverman (Terry Connor), Matthew Hydzik (Buddy Foster), David St Louis (Jake), Robert Joy (Sir), Brandon Bieber (3-Legged Man, Suitor), Matthew Patrick Davis (Geek, Doctor), Charity Angel Dawson (Fortune Teller)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Great capture of the revival's final performance. No washout, very little obstruction and only a couple short dropouts. Excellent picture and includes curtain call, farewell speech, encore of Say Goodbye to the Side Show. Closing performance of the Broadway revival. A.
Singin' in the Rain (August 2009, Plays in the Park, New Jersey) Pro Shot
Cast: Dan Higgins, Megan Bussiere, Zachary Infante, Brooke Andrews, Jack Cibrian, James T. Morgan, Darlene Rich, Zita Geoffroy-Heinz, Matthew Sullivan,Amanda Katchisin, Julian Beal, Ryan Mulroney
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A.
Skylight (July 17, 2014, London) Pro Shot
Cast: Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy, Matthew Beard
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: 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. 2 DVDs.
Slut: The Musical (November 1 2005, Off Broadway)
Cast: Andy Karl, Jim Stanek, Jenn Colella, David Josefsberg, Mary Faber, Harriett D. Foy, Kevin Pariseau, Sara Chase
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A-
A Small Family Business (June 12 2014, Londron) Pro Shot
Neal Barry, Stephen Beckett, Matthew Cottle, Debra Gillet, Gawn Grainger, Amanda Hadingue
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: The National Theatre Live Broacast of Alan Ayckbourn's wonderful play on entrepreneurial greed. 2 DVDs.
A Snow White Christmas (December 15, 2012, Pasadena Playhouse)
Cast: Ariana Grande, Neil Patrick Harris, Charlene Tilton, Curt Hansen, Jonathan Scott Meza, David Figoli
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Entertaining show for all ages, with a score of recognizable pop songs and hilarious broadway and pop culture references to Wicked, Book of Mormon, How I Met Your Mother, Victorious, Dallas, and more; some heads at the bottom of the screen, but they are worked around fine, especially after the first few minutes of the first act; some short dropouts during the first part of act one, but each lasts only 15-30 seconds. Filmed with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Good, clear sound; nice video.
Something Rotten! (March 23, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Brooks Ashmanskas, Peter Bartlett, Heidi Blickenstaff, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Brian d'Arcy James, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Michael James Scott, Gerry Vichi, Linda Griffin, David Hibbard, Jenny Hill, Stacey Todd Hold, Beth Johnson Nicely, Aaron Kaburick, Austin Lesch, Aleks Pevec, Angie Schworer, Eric Sciotto, Brian Shepard, Chelsea Morgan Stock, Ryan VanDenBoom
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent HD video of the first Broadway preview, filmed from center mezzanine with excellent close-ups. A.
Something Rotten! (March 28, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Brooks Ashmanskas, Peter Bartlett
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent HD capture of this hilarious new musical. The cast is just too perfect in every way. Superb performances, music, story and a great homage to theatre and musicals. Not to be missed! A.
The Sound of Music (16 December 2012, Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ)
Cast: Elena Shaddow (Maria Rainer), Suzanne Ishee (Mother Abbess), Ben Davis (Captain von Trapp), Robert DuSold (Franz the butler), Joy Franz (Frau the housekeeper), Chelsea Morgan Stock (Liesl von Trapp), Sean McManus (Friedrich von Trapp), Amanda Harris (Louisa von Trapp), Hunter Kovacs (Kurt von Trapp), Maya Fortgang (Brigitta von Trapp), Gracie Beardsley (Marta von Trapp), Greta Clark (Gretl von Trapp), Anthony Fedorov (Rolf Gruber), Donna English (Elsa Schraeder), Osborn Focht (Herr Zeller)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Missing the first ten minutes.
(The) Sound of music (2013, live on NBC) Pro Shot
Cast: Carrie Underwood, Stephen Moyer, Laura Benanti
Format: mp4
Notes: US TV Show. A.
The Sound of Music (October 11, 2015 eve)
Cast: Kerstin Anderson, Ben Davis, Ashley Brown, Teri Hansen, Merwin Foard, Paige Silvester, Erich Schuett, Maria Knasel, Quinn Erickson, Svea Johnson, Mackenzie Currie, Audrey Bennett, Darren Matthias, Donna Garner, Dan Tracy, Carey Rebecca Brown, Julia Osborne, Elisabeth Evans, Brent Schindele, Christopher Carl, Ronald L Brown, Caitlin Burke, Austin Colby, Jenavene Hester, Kelly McCormick, Andrea Ross, Jim Schubin
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A very nice capture of the tour in Los Angeles, and it’s fantastic to see a fresh, young production of this classic. Kerstin is bright-eyed and endearing as Maria, and Ashley brings the house down with her rendition of Climb Every Mountain.There are no obstructions and no dropouts. There is a bit of washout in places, especially in the wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. A.
South Pacific (August 18 2010, Broadway) Pro Shot
Cast: Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot, Andrew Samonsky, Danny Burstein, Loretta Ables Sayre, Sean Cullen, Victor Hawks, Li Jun Li
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Professional PBS Live from Lincoln Center telecast in high definition, pro-shot video on 2 DVDs. A+
Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark (September 27, 2011, Broadway)
Cast: Reeve Carney (Spider-Man), T.V. Carpio (Arachne), Jennifer Damiano (Mary Jane Watson), Megan Lewis (Mrs. Gribrock), Ken Marks (Uncle Ben), Megan Lewis (Aunt May), Patrick Page (Green Goblin)
Format: VOB
Steel Magnolias (April 21, 2005, Broadway)
Cast: Delta Burke, Christine Ebersole, Rebecca Gayheart, Marsha Mason, Frances Sternhagen, Lily Rab
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Nicely done Dvd of a great show! A-
Streetcar Named Desire, A (September 9, 2014, London) Pro Shot
Cast: Gillian Anderson, Clare Burt, Lachele Carl, Branwell Donaghey, Otto Farrant, Ben Foster, Nicholas Gecks, Troy Glasgow, Stephanie Jacob, Corey Johnson, Vanessa Kirby, Claire Prempeh
Format:
Notes: Multiple cameras Proshot 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. 2 DVDs.
Sunday in the Park with George (April 2013, Paris)
Cast: Julian Ovenden, Sophie-Louise Dann, Rebecca de Pont Davies, Jessica Walker, Nickolas Grace, David Curry, Rebecca Bottone, Francesca Jackson, Beverley Klein, Nicholas Garrett, Damian Thantrey, Jonathan Gunthorpe, Christine Buffle, Elisa Doughty, Scott Emerson
Format: mkv
Notes: Beautiful widescreen proshot from the Mezzo channel of the Theatre du Chatelet production. Sung in English. Excellent sound. HD file.
Sunset Boulevard (9 July 2010, Wichita) Pro Shot
Cast: Ann Morrison, Chris Peluso, Nicholas Saverine, Kaleigh Cronin, Charles Parker, Cody Davis, Timothy W. Robu.
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Pro-shot. The only negative thing about this is that it sometimes skips a few seconds. Minimal in act 1, but get's worse in act 2. Dont like the vocal quality from Norma.
Sunset Boulevard (June 2014, Plays in the Park, NJ) Pro Shot
Cast: Billy Piscopo, Julie Waldman-Stiel, Scott Danierls, Emma McGahan, Kirk Geritano, Bob Nutter
Format: VOB+smalls
Sweeney Todd (October 29, 2005, Broadway)
Cast: Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris, Donna Lynne Champlin, Manoel Felciano, Alexander Gemignani, John Arbo, Diana Dimarzio, Benjamin Magnuson, Lauren Molina
Format: VOB
Notes: Very good video of this show with amazing closeups and excellent sound throughout; includes NY1 reviews, opening night story and interviews. Great capture, from master. A+
Sweeney Todd (May 20, 2011 Le Chatelet, Paris) Pro Shot
Cast: Rod Gilfry (Sweeney Todd), Caroline O'Connor (Mrs. Lovett), Jonathan Best (Judge Turpin), Nicholas Garrett (Anthony), Rebecca Bottone (Johanna), John Graham-Hall, Rebecca de Pont Davies, David Curry, Pascal Charbonneau
Format: VOB+smlls
Notes: Produced at the world-famous Theatre du Chatelet in Paris performed in English. Pro-shot video, excellent picture and sound, great video. A.
Sweeney Todd (2014, New York, NY) Pro Shot
Cast: Bryn Terfel as Sweeney Todd, Emma Thompson as Mrs Lovett, Christian Borle as Pirelli, Erin Mackey as Johanna, Jay Armstrong Johnson as Anthony Hope, Phillip Quast as Judge Turpin, Kyle Brenn as Tobias Ragg, Jeff Blumenkrantz as The Beadle and Audra McDonald as the Beggar Woman
Format: ts
Notes: Multicamera proshot, concert version.
Sweeney Todd (October 12 2014, Mountain View, CA)
Cast: David Studwell, Tory Ross, Jack Mosbacher, Mindy Lym, Spencer Kiely, Mia Fryvecind Gimenez, Lee Strawn, Martin Rojas Dietric, Caroline Altman, Noel Anthony
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A perfect capture of this Sondheim classic at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. A really nicely staged production with great sets and costumes and fantastic talent. David and Tory and wonderful, and the supporting cast is solid as well. This has no blackouts and no washout; there is some slight obstruction when the actors come into the audience, but no obstruction when they are on stage. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
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A Tale of Two Cities (August 20, 2004, Workshop/Staged Reading)
Cast: Gavin Creel, James Barbour, Michelle Dawson, Gary Morris
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: This is a reading of the new musical. Good video with great sound, from the master. A-
Tanz der Vampire (January 31, 2010, Last matinee in Oberhausen)
Cast: Kevin Tarte, Sabrina Auer, Sven Prüwer, Riccardo Greco, Linda Konrad, Jerzy Jeszke, Florian Fetterle, Stefan Budenbender, Eva Maria Bender
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A.
Top Hat (2011, UK Tour)
Cast: Tom Chambers (Jerry Travers), Summer Strallen (Dale Tremont), Martin Ball (Horace Hardwick), Vivien Parry (Madge Hardwick), Ricardo Afonso (Alberto Beddini), Stephen Boswell (Bates)
Format: mp4
Notes: An amazing brilliant capture in 16:9 wide-screen of this glamours new musical based on RKO 1935 cinematographic version starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Featuring classic songs from the original film Cheek to Cheek and Top Hat White Tie and Tails as well as additions from Berlin’s extensive back catalogue like Let’s Face the Music and Dance ensures there is always a beautiful accompaniment to the striking footwork. A+
Triumph of Love (October 5 1997, Broadway) Pro Shot
Cast: Betty Buckley, Susan Egan, F. Murray Abraham, Christopher Sieber, Kevin Chamberlin, Roger Bart
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: B.
Tuck Everlasting (February 7, 2015, Atlanta) LIMITED TRADE
Cast:Carolee Carmello, Sarah Charles Lewis, Michael Park, Terrence Mann, Robert Lenzi, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Fred Applegate
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the pre-B'way try out, Carolee's final performance before she left for Finding Neverland, wonderful show. A.
Twelfth Night (December 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Mark Rylance (Olivia), Liam Brennan (Orsino), Samuel Barnett (Viola), Stephen Fry (Malvolio), Peter Hamilton Dyer (Feste), Paul Chahidi (Maria), Colin Hurley (Sir Toby Belch), Angus Wright (Sir Andrew Aguecheek), Joseph Timms (Sebastian), John Paul Connolly (Sebastian)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A-
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Up Here (August 15 2015, La Jolla, Matinee) LIMITED TRADE
Cast: Matt Bittner, Betsy Wolfe, Eric Petersen, Nick Verina, Zonya Love, Kikau Alvaro, Andrew Call, N’Jameh Camara, Giovanni Cozic, Mary Glen Fredrick, Jacob Haren, Jeff Hiller, Gizel Jimenez, Zakiya Markland, Lorena Martinez, Sarah Meahl, Devin Ratray, Tamara Rodriguez Mehl, Devere Rogers, Charles South, Graham Stevens
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A fantastic capture of this brand new show by the writers of Book of Mormon, Avenue Q, and Frozen. The show is very clever and funny, and the music is great, but it’s a bit clunky in places so there are sure to be changes before it does another run. This is very nicely captured with no major blackouts and just a couple quick dropouts and no obstruction. There is a bit of washout in some high contrast scenes. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
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Venus in Fur (18 October, 2011, Broadway, New York, USA)
Cast:Hugh Dancy (Thomas Novachek), Nina Arianda (Vanda Jordan)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Great clear video with excellent picture and sound, although slightly low at times. Nina won the Tony for her role in this play. A
Victor/Victoria (1995, Broadway) Pro Shot
Cast: Julie Andrews, Rachel York, Michael Nouri, Tony Roberts
Format: VOB+smalls
A View From The Bridge (March 26 2014, NT Live) Pro Shot
Cast: Mark Strong, Michael Gould, Emun Elliot, Phoebe Fox, Luke Norris, Nicola Walker
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Multiple cameras Proshot 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.
Violet (March 30 2014, Broadway)
Cast: Sutton Foster, Colin Donnell, Alexander Gemignani, Joshua Henry, Ben Davis, Annie Golden, Emerson Steele, Rema Webb
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of this wonderful show with no obstructions. The cast was divine and did an exquisite job performing and telling the story. A+
The Visit (June 22, 2008, Washington, D.C.)
Cast: Chita Rivera and George Hearn
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Chita Rivera and George Hearn. Produced at The Signature Theatre as part of the Kander & Ebb Celebration. Beautifully filmed and crystal clear with a nice mix of close-ups and full stage shots, with no obstructions. A.
The Visit (November 30, 2011, Benefit Concert, Ambassador)
Cast: Chita Rivera (Claire Zachanassian), John Cullum (Anton Schell), Doug Kreeger (Evgeny), James Harms (Rudi), Howard Kaye (Lenny), Alan H. Green (Benny), Ryan Lowe (Jacob Chicken), Matthew Deming (Louis Perch), Karen Murphy (Matilda), Kevin Reed (Karl), Dana Steingold (Ottilie), Mark Jacoby (The Mayor), Linda Balgord (Linda, The Mayor's Wife), Michael Hayward-Jones (The Priest), Jeremy Webb (The Schoolmaster), Jerry Lanning (The Doctor), Hal Robinson (The Policeman), Brian O'Brien (Kurt), D.B. Bonds (Young Anton), Mary Ann Lamb (Young Claire), Joy Hermalyn, Brianne Moore, Rebecca Strimaitis (Townspeople)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A Benefit Concert of the Kander & Ebb show with choreography by Ann Reinking. A very interesting story of a woman scorned and the price she pays to serve him justice. Everything is nicely captured and of course Chita does a fantastic job! A-
The Visit (March 27, 2015, Broadway, Second Preview)
Cast: Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, George Abud, Jason Danieley, Matthew Deming, Diana DiMarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes, Tom Nelis, Chris Newcomer, Mary Beth Peil, Aaron Ramey, John Riddle, Elena Shaddow, Timothy Shew, Michelle Veintimilla
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Brilliant capture of the second preview. Chita and Roger are brilliant. Fantastic capture with no obstructions and hardly any washout. Very good revival. A+
The Visit (April 11, 2015, Broadway)
Cast: Chita Rivera, Roger Rees, Jason Danieley, David Garrison, Mary Beth Peil, George Abud, Matthew Deming
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Great HD capture of the Kander & Ebb musical that finally made it to Broadway. At times a head can block the Actor's feet on the far right side, but rarely an issue. Chita still in wonderful form here and always delivers in this dark tale of a scorned woman! A-
The Visit (June 3, 2015 Broadway)
Cast: Chita Rivera, Tom Nelis, George Abud, Jason Danieley, Matthew Deming, Diana DiMarzio, David Garrison, Rick Holmes, Tom Nelis, Chris Newcomer, Mary Beth Peil, Aaron Ramey, John Riddle, Elena Shaddow, Timothy Shew, Michelle Veintimilla
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Tom Nelis took over the role of Anton when Roger Rees departed the production. Good HD video with clear picture and great sound. A.
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Waiting for Godot (November 24, 2013, Broadway)
Cast: Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley, Aidan Gemme
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A.
Waitress: A New Musical (September 2 2015, Cambridge, MA)
Cast: Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Jeanna De Waal, Drew Gehling, Joe Tippett, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Jeremy Morse, Giana Ribeiro
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Stunning HD capture of the new PreBroadway Sara Bareilles musical. Beautiful production and equally stunning performances. Jessie as you have come to expect gives a flawless performace with such beautiful and heartbreaking moments, with a matching cast! A+
War Horse (February 27 2014 , National Theatre Live) Pro Shot
Cast: Ahleigh Cheadle, Tamsin Fessey, Emma Thornett (Joey as a foal), Nicholas Hart (Joey's head), Andrew London (Joey's heart), Sam Wilmott (Joey's hint), Nigel Allen (Topthorn's head), Michael Taibi (Topthorn's heart), Lewis Peploe (Topthorn's hint), Tom Meredith (The goose), Alex Avery (Captain Nicholls), Oliver Beamish (Sergeant Allen/Colonel Strauss), Alistiar Brammer (Billy Naracott/Geordie), Eke Chukwu (Rudi), Ewen Cummins (Chapman Carter/Sergeant Fine), Paul Hawkyard (Sergeant Thunder), Tom Hodgkins (Arthur Narracott/Soldat Manfred), Pieter Lawman (John Greig/Doctor Schweyk), Brian Lonsdale (Thomas Bone/David Taylor)
Format: mkv
Notes: Pro-Shot Broadcast live to cinemas as part of the National Theatre Live, this award-winning production uses amazing puppetry to bring horses to life on stage before your eyes. A+
We Will Rock You (May 10, 2013, UK Tour, Arena Zagreb, England)
Cast: MiG Ayesa (Galileo), Lauren Samuels (Scaramouche), Jenna Lee-James (Killer Queen), Sean Kingsley (Khashoggi), Rob Castell (Pop), Rolan Bell (Britney), Lucie Jones (Meat), Dean Read (Rebel Leader)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Video is filmed from the raised section of the venue, so the view of the stage is clear and unobstructed. Action is followed very well, using a mix of closeups and wider shots as necessary. A.
West Side Story (May 23, 2009, UK Tour)
Cast: Daniel Koek, Sofia Escobar/Hazel Gardener (u/s), Jayde Westaby, Dan Burton, Edd Post (u/s), Martin Chaimberain, Ged Simmons, Aki Omoshaybi
Format: VOB
Notes: Full video which contains "Tonight (Reprise)" and "I Feel Pretty" from another performance with the Maria understudy.
West Side Story (November 26 2009, Broadway)
Cast: Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione, Karen Olivo, Wes Hart (u/s), George Akram, Eric Hatch (u/s), Steve Bassett, Joshua Buscher, Mike Cannon, Kyle Coffman, Lee Sellars, Joey Haro, Michael Williams (u/s), Lindsay Dunn, Kaitlin Mesh, Brendon Stimson (u/s), Mark Zimmerman (u/s)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Sound is kinda muffled, but still hearable, there are some blackouts like at the end of "Maria", and after "A Boy Like That/I Have A Love," but it's like a minute, so don't worry. Great Performance! A.
What the Butler Saw (December 14, 2014, Matinee)
Cast: Charles Shaughnessy, Sarah Manton, Frances Barber, Angus McEwan, Paxton Whitehead, Rod McLachlan
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A hilarious show set in a psychiatric ward with great British humor and sexual hijinks.
Wild Party, The (2000, Off Broadway Highlights) Pro Shot footage, Highlights
Cast: Julia Murney - Queenie, Brian D'Arcy James - Burrs, Idina Menzel - Kate, Taye Diggs - Black
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: About 80 minutes of Pro Shot Footage and also contains the press reels. Great footage here. A+
The Wild Party (July 17 2015, New York City Center Encores)
Cast: Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joaquina Kalukango, Miriam Shor, Ryan Andes, Talene Monahon
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Excellent HD capture from the Encores Summer Series! The cast was terrific and full of energy giving everything they had. Great to see these songs performed again by this caliber of talent! A.
The Wild Party (July 18, 2015, Encores!)
Cast: Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joaquina Kalukango, Miriam Shor, Ryan Andes, Talene Monahon, Renee Albulario, Penelope Armstead-Williams, James Brown III, Rachel De Benedet, Raymond J. Lee, Kenita R. Miller, Sydney Morton, Clifton Oliver, Charlie Pollock, Britton Smith, Ryan Steele, Samantha Sturm
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A Fantastic video but since this is City Center, there are a couple heads at the bottom of the screen that are shot excellently around. A.
The Winter's Tale (November 26, 2015, London)
Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Judy Dench, Miranda Raison, Hadley Fraser, Michael Pennington, John Shrapnel, Jimmy Yuill
Format: mkv/VOB+smalls
Notes: Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the West End. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. The original 1080p Files are available, as well as a 2 DVD VOB version. Includes featurettes and interviews.
The Wiz Live (December 3, 2015, NBC TV)
Cast: Queen Latifah, Elijah Kelley, Uzo Aduba, Shanice Williams
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: A girl and her dog are transported to a mystical land after getting caught in a snowstorm on Thanksgiving, and as she journeys to locate an all-powerful wizard who can take her back home, she encounters friendly creatures and wicked witches.
The Wizard of Oz (October 10 2013, US Tour, Seattle)
Cast: Danielle Wade, Cedric Smith, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, Mike Jackson, Lee MacDougall, Jamie McKnight, Robin Evan Willis, Charlotte Moore, Nigel
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of this lavish tour with no obstructions. Danielle gives a wonderful performance as Dorothy. A+
Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown(29 December 2010, Broadway)
Cast: Sherie Rene Scott, Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Danny Gurstein, Justin Guarini, Mary Beth Peil, Jennifer Sanchez, Murphy Guyer, Charlie Sutton, Samantha Shafer (u/s), Sean McCourt, John Carrol (u/s), Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Alma Cuervo, de’Adre Aziza, Julio Agustin
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Good capture however when action is at the foot of the stage, there is a bar and a few heads from people leaning over. Includes Press Reels, Cast/Creative interviews and video of David Yazbek singing songs from the show. A-
Wonderland (May 12, 2011, Broadway)
Cast: Janet Dacal (Alice), Darren Ritchie (Jack the White Knight), E. Clayton Cornelious (Caterpillar), Jose Llana (El Gato), Karen Mason (Queen of Hearts), Kate Shindle (Mad Hatter), Carly Rose Sonenclar (Chloe), Edward Staudenmayer (The White Rabbit), Danny Stiles (Morris, the March Hare)
Format: VOB
Notes: Filmed in widescreen with very few obstructions except for a head blocking the farthest corners of downstage stage left and right, but very little is missed there. Very good video and excellent picture and sound. A.
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You're a good man, Charlie Brown (1999, Broadway revival)
Cast: Anthony Rapp (Charlie Brown), Ilana Levine (Lucy), B.D. Wong (Linus), Stanley Wayne Mathis (Schroeder), Kristin Chenoweth (Sally), Roger Bart (Snoopy)
Format: VOB
You Can't Take it With You (November 26 2014, Broadway)
Cast: James Earl Jones (Martin Vanderhof), Rose Byrne (Alice), Elizabeth Ashley (Olga), Annaleigh Ashford (Essie), Johanna Day (Mrs Kirby), Julie Halston Gay Wellington), Byron Jennings (Mr Kirby), Patrick Kerr (Mr DePinna), Fran Kranz (Tony Kirby), Mark Linn-Baker (Paul Sycamore), Kristine Nielsen (Penelope Sycamore)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: This is such a hilarious and quirky show, great cast. Act 1 starts about a minute late and there’s some wandering and a couple of blackouts, Act 2 and 3 are unobstructed and very steady.
You Can’t Take It With You (December 26, 2014, Broadway)
Cast: James Earl Jones, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Ashley, Annaleigh Ashford, Johanna Day, Julie Halston, Byron Jennings, Patrick Kerr, Fran Kranz, Mark Linn-Baker, Kristine Nielsen, Reg Rogers, Will Brill, Crystal Dickinson, Marc Damon Johnson
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: First 5 minutes of act one is blacked out, and there is one more quick dropout; otherwise nicely captured overall, but there is obstruction from heads that block the actors' feet, but action is rarely missed; excellent clear sound and nice video.
Young Frankenstein (2015, Plays in the Park, NJ) Pro Shot
Cast: Michael Louis (Frankenstein), Ali Gleason (Elizabeth), Billy Geltzeiler (Igor), Kelliann De Carlo (Inga), Scott Daniels (The Monster), Katie Riley (Frau Blucher)
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Pro-shot video.
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Zorba (May 6, 2015, New York City Center Encores)
Cast: John Turturro, Marin Mazzie, Santino Fontana, Zoe Wanamaker, Adam Chanler-Berat, Elizabeth A. Davis, Robert Cuccioli, Robert Montano
Format: VOB+smalls
Notes: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of the New York City Center Encores series. Marin gives beautiful vocals and delivers a wonderful performance. This Kander & Ebb show was a pleasant surprise, so many wonderful performances and songs. Such an enjoyable and impeccable production! A.