Musicals, C - D
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C
Cabaret
29 March 2003 (Broadway)
Neil Patrick Harris, Deborah Gibson, Tom Bosley, Mariette Hartley
*Some spotlight washout.
**B+
Neil Patrick Harris, Deborah Gibson, Tom Bosley, Mariette Hartley
*Some spotlight washout.
**B+
4 November 2006 (West End)
Anna Maxwell Martin, Michael Hayden, James Dreyfus, Sheila Hancock, Geoffrey Hutchings, Harriet Thorpe
*Described as "a totally different Cabaret then previous ones. Wonderful production filled with very raw emotion. Crystal clear picture and sound, Fantastic performances.
**A
Anna Maxwell Martin, Michael Hayden, James Dreyfus, Sheila Hancock, Geoffrey Hutchings, Harriet Thorpe
*Described as "a totally different Cabaret then previous ones. Wonderful production filled with very raw emotion. Crystal clear picture and sound, Fantastic performances.
**A
20 November, 2014 (Broadway)
Alan Cumming (The Emcee), Emma Stone (Sally Bowles), Bill Heck (Clifford Bradshaw), Kristie Dale Sanders (s/b Fräulein Schnieder), Philip Hoffman (s/bHerr Schultz), Gayle Rankin (Fritzie / Fräulein Kost), Aaron Krohn (Ernst Ludwig), Benjamin Eakeley (Herman / Customes Officer / Max), Leeds Hill (Bobby / ‘Two Ladies’ Dancer), Katrina Yaukey (u/s Lulu / 'Two Ladies’ Dancer), Andrea Goss (Frenchie / Gorilla), Dylan Paul (Victor), Jessica Pariseau (Texas), Stacey Sipowicz (Rosie), Kristin Olness (Helga), Evan D. Siegel (Hans), Caleb Damschroeder (Swing), Will Carlyon (Swing), Kelly Paredes (Swing)
*Missing the first few seconds of Wilkommen, but otherwise complete. Very steady, focused, and mostly unobstructed. Includes curtain call and Alan’s BCEFA speech.
**A-
Alan Cumming (The Emcee), Emma Stone (Sally Bowles), Bill Heck (Clifford Bradshaw), Kristie Dale Sanders (s/b Fräulein Schnieder), Philip Hoffman (s/bHerr Schultz), Gayle Rankin (Fritzie / Fräulein Kost), Aaron Krohn (Ernst Ludwig), Benjamin Eakeley (Herman / Customes Officer / Max), Leeds Hill (Bobby / ‘Two Ladies’ Dancer), Katrina Yaukey (u/s Lulu / 'Two Ladies’ Dancer), Andrea Goss (Frenchie / Gorilla), Dylan Paul (Victor), Jessica Pariseau (Texas), Stacey Sipowicz (Rosie), Kristin Olness (Helga), Evan D. Siegel (Hans), Caleb Damschroeder (Swing), Will Carlyon (Swing), Kelly Paredes (Swing)
*Missing the first few seconds of Wilkommen, but otherwise complete. Very steady, focused, and mostly unobstructed. Includes curtain call and Alan’s BCEFA speech.
**A-
Carrie: The Musical
15 May 1988 (Broadway)
Betty Buckley (Margaret White), Linzi Hateley (Carrie White), Charlotte d'Ambrose (Chris), Darlene Love (Miss Gardner), Sally Ann Triplett (Sue), Paul Gyngell (Tommy), Gene Anthony Ray (Billy)
* Final Broadway Performance / Act 1 ONLY. By today's standards, this is a very low-quality video, but the importance it has to Broadway history makes it worthwhile to have. Includes press reels, interviews, news coverage, etc. about an hour.
**C
Betty Buckley (Margaret White), Linzi Hateley (Carrie White), Charlotte d'Ambrose (Chris), Darlene Love (Miss Gardner), Sally Ann Triplett (Sue), Paul Gyngell (Tommy), Gene Anthony Ray (Billy)
* Final Broadway Performance / Act 1 ONLY. By today's standards, this is a very low-quality video, but the importance it has to Broadway history makes it worthwhile to have. Includes press reels, interviews, news coverage, etc. about an hour.
**C
2 April 2012 (Off Broadway)
Marin Mazzie, Molly Ranson, Christy Altomare, Carmen Cusack, Jenanna De Waal, Derek Klena, Ben Thompson
*Great capture of this beautifully retooled revival. The performances were astonishing and the whole cast was sensational. Marin and Molly are pure perfection! The campiness has been removed from the show and there is such a sad and powerful story that remains.
**A-
Marin Mazzie, Molly Ranson, Christy Altomare, Carmen Cusack, Jenanna De Waal, Derek Klena, Ben Thompson
*Great capture of this beautifully retooled revival. The performances were astonishing and the whole cast was sensational. Marin and Molly are pure perfection! The campiness has been removed from the show and there is such a sad and powerful story that remains.
**A-
10 October 2013 (Seattle)
Alice Ripley (Margaret), Keaton Whittacker (Carrie), Kendra Kassebaum (Miss Gardner), Larissa Schmitz (Sue), Kody Bringman (Tommy), Tessa Archer (Chris), Andrew Brewer (Billy), Brian Lange (Mr. Stephens/Rev. Bliss), Erin Herrick (Norma), Frederick Hagreen (George), Alexandria Henderson (Helen), Melissa Maricich (Freida), Eli Willis (Stokes), RIley Neldam (Freddy)
*Beautiful HD capture of one of the Final Dress Rehearsals. Top notch production and thrilling performances from Alice and Keaton, and the whole cast! This is quite a unique capture since it was the first time the blood was dropped. Too many amazing things to point out here, don't miss this one!!!
**A
Alice Ripley (Margaret), Keaton Whittacker (Carrie), Kendra Kassebaum (Miss Gardner), Larissa Schmitz (Sue), Kody Bringman (Tommy), Tessa Archer (Chris), Andrew Brewer (Billy), Brian Lange (Mr. Stephens/Rev. Bliss), Erin Herrick (Norma), Frederick Hagreen (George), Alexandria Henderson (Helen), Melissa Maricich (Freida), Eli Willis (Stokes), RIley Neldam (Freddy)
*Beautiful HD capture of one of the Final Dress Rehearsals. Top notch production and thrilling performances from Alice and Keaton, and the whole cast! This is quite a unique capture since it was the first time the blood was dropped. Too many amazing things to point out here, don't miss this one!!!
**A
Catch Me if You Can
4 August 2009 (Pre-Broadway, Seattle, Washington, previews)
Norbert Leo Butz, Aaron Tveit, Tom Wopat, Kerry Butler, Rachel de Benedet, Felicia Finley, Linda Hart.
*Original Try out cast with Aaron Tveit and Kerry Butler based on the movie of the same name. So much has changed when you compare this one to the Broadway video.
**A-
Norbert Leo Butz, Aaron Tveit, Tom Wopat, Kerry Butler, Rachel de Benedet, Felicia Finley, Linda Hart.
*Original Try out cast with Aaron Tveit and Kerry Butler based on the movie of the same name. So much has changed when you compare this one to the Broadway video.
**A-
15 August 2009 (Pre-Broadway, Seattle, Washington)
Aaron Tveit (Frank Abagnale, Jr.), Norbert Leo Butz (Carl Hanratty), Tom Wopat (Frank Abagnale, Sr.), Kerry Butler (Brenda Strong), Rachel De Benedet (Paula Abagnale), Felicia Finley (Cheryl Ann)
*A little different than the earlier version listed above as the show is tweaked and is changing on its way to Broadway. Occasional blackouts and occasional heads in the frame. Some shakiness here and there. Widescreen.
**A-
Aaron Tveit (Frank Abagnale, Jr.), Norbert Leo Butz (Carl Hanratty), Tom Wopat (Frank Abagnale, Sr.), Kerry Butler (Brenda Strong), Rachel De Benedet (Paula Abagnale), Felicia Finley (Cheryl Ann)
*A little different than the earlier version listed above as the show is tweaked and is changing on its way to Broadway. Occasional blackouts and occasional heads in the frame. Some shakiness here and there. Widescreen.
**A-
27 April, 2011 (Broadway)
Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz, Tom Wopat, Kerry Butler, Joe Cassidy, Rachel deBenedit, Linda Hart, Timothy McCuen Piggee, Brandon Wardell, Nick Wyman, Alex Ellis, Jennifer Frankel, Lisa Gajda, Bob Gaynor, Kearran Giovanni, Grasan Kingsberry, Michael X. Martin, Aleks Pevec, Rachelle Rak, Joe Aaron Reid, Angie Schworer, Sabrina Sloan, Sarrah Strimel, Charlie Sutton, Katie Webber, Candice Marie Woods
**Aaron really shows off his singing and acting skills here. A few heads occasionally pop up, but it's not a problem.
**A
Aaron Tveit, Norbert Leo Butz, Tom Wopat, Kerry Butler, Joe Cassidy, Rachel deBenedit, Linda Hart, Timothy McCuen Piggee, Brandon Wardell, Nick Wyman, Alex Ellis, Jennifer Frankel, Lisa Gajda, Bob Gaynor, Kearran Giovanni, Grasan Kingsberry, Michael X. Martin, Aleks Pevec, Rachelle Rak, Joe Aaron Reid, Angie Schworer, Sabrina Sloan, Sarrah Strimel, Charlie Sutton, Katie Webber, Candice Marie Woods
**Aaron really shows off his singing and acting skills here. A few heads occasionally pop up, but it's not a problem.
**A
Cats
25 July 2010 (St. Louis, Missiouri)
Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, Lara Teeter, Michael Brian Dunn, Joseph Medeiros, Kevin Loreque, Christine Negherbon, Drew Humphrey
*Part of the 2010 MUNY season in St. Louis
**A-
Stephanie J. Block, Ken Page, Lara Teeter, Michael Brian Dunn, Joseph Medeiros, Kevin Loreque, Christine Negherbon, Drew Humphrey
*Part of the 2010 MUNY season in St. Louis
**A-
30 March 2013 (Wolverhampton, UK Tour)
Joanna Ampil (Grizabella) Katie Warsop (Rumpleteazer) Clare Rickard (Jellylorum) Melissa James (Bombalurina) Lily Fraser (Demeter) Alice Redmond (Jennyanydots) Alicia Beck (Victoria/White Cat) Dawn Williams (Jemima) Nicholas Pound (Old Deutoronomy) Ben Palmer (Munkustrap) Oliver Savile (Rum Tum Tugger) Joseph Poulton (Quazo/Mistoffelees) Paul F Monaghan (Asparagus/Bustopher Jones/Growl Tiger:) Barnaby Thompson (Mungojerrie) Ross Finnie (Skimbleshanks) Jessica Buckby (Cassandra) Lizzi Franklin (Tantomile) Joal Morris (Carbucketty) Richard Astbury (Coricopat) Cameron Ball (Admetus/Macavity) James Darch (Alonzo) and Will Lucas (Bill Baily)
*No zooms, actually a much better video than you'd expect and after seeing this I think they should make more of these, as you can really follow the show better this way, seeing not only the main action but the ensemble too. Quite a nice production, but there are some little things missing like the trapze during Jellicle songs, and the rope on which Mistofelees is comming down (in this production he just walks on stage, it's lame)
**A
Joanna Ampil (Grizabella) Katie Warsop (Rumpleteazer) Clare Rickard (Jellylorum) Melissa James (Bombalurina) Lily Fraser (Demeter) Alice Redmond (Jennyanydots) Alicia Beck (Victoria/White Cat) Dawn Williams (Jemima) Nicholas Pound (Old Deutoronomy) Ben Palmer (Munkustrap) Oliver Savile (Rum Tum Tugger) Joseph Poulton (Quazo/Mistoffelees) Paul F Monaghan (Asparagus/Bustopher Jones/Growl Tiger:) Barnaby Thompson (Mungojerrie) Ross Finnie (Skimbleshanks) Jessica Buckby (Cassandra) Lizzi Franklin (Tantomile) Joal Morris (Carbucketty) Richard Astbury (Coricopat) Cameron Ball (Admetus/Macavity) James Darch (Alonzo) and Will Lucas (Bill Baily)
*No zooms, actually a much better video than you'd expect and after seeing this I think they should make more of these, as you can really follow the show better this way, seeing not only the main action but the ensemble too. Quite a nice production, but there are some little things missing like the trapze during Jellicle songs, and the rope on which Mistofelees is comming down (in this production he just walks on stage, it's lame)
**A
Live on Broadway (Official DVD, AVI)
Elaine Paige, John Mills en Ken Page
*Multi-camera pro-shot. A bit pixalated.
**A
Elaine Paige, John Mills en Ken Page
*Multi-camera pro-shot. A bit pixalated.
**A
Chaplin
22 August 2012 (Broadway, Preview)
Rob McClure, Erin Mackey, Jenn Colella, Christiane Noll, Jim Borstelmann, Michael McCormick, Zachary Unger, Wayne Alan Wilcox
*Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions from the second preview.
*A
Rob McClure, Erin Mackey, Jenn Colella, Christiane Noll, Jim Borstelmann, Michael McCormick, Zachary Unger, Wayne Alan Wilcox
*Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions from the second preview.
*A
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Highlights, 11 minutes. Cast and date unknown. (West End, Limited Trades, MP4)
*Includes the introductory video about the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory and the songs Opening/Almost Nearly Perfect, It Must be Believed to be Seen. In two parts, the first's quality is ok while the second is not very good.
**B
*Includes the introductory video about the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory and the songs Opening/Almost Nearly Perfect, It Must be Believed to be Seen. In two parts, the first's quality is ok while the second is not very good.
**B
25 June 2013 (London) (NFT by Master's Request) (Crystalsecrets)
Douglas Hodge, Isaac Rouse, Nigel Planer, Clive Carter, Jasna Ivir, Billy Boyel, Paul J. Medford, Iris Roberts, Regan Stokes, Ellie Simons, Jade Johnson, Luca Toomey
*A bit dark with spotlight washout. Audio is not very good. No zooms (Full stage shot)
*B+
Douglas Hodge, Isaac Rouse, Nigel Planer, Clive Carter, Jasna Ivir, Billy Boyel, Paul J. Medford, Iris Roberts, Regan Stokes, Ellie Simons, Jade Johnson, Luca Toomey
*A bit dark with spotlight washout. Audio is not very good. No zooms (Full stage shot)
*B+
January 2015 (London) (NFT until 31/5/2015)
Alex Jennings (Willy Wonka), Zachary Loonie (Charlie Bucket), Vincent Finch (Augustus Gloop), Amy Carter (Veruca Salt), Rhianna Dorris (Violet Beauregarde), Daniel Rhodes (Mike Teavee), Billy Boyle (u/s Grandpa Joe)
*Fun show with very imaginative staging. The first 5 minutes of Act 1 has some wandering and blackouts, but after that it is a steady and unobstructed shot. Includes curtain call.
**A+
Alex Jennings (Willy Wonka), Zachary Loonie (Charlie Bucket), Vincent Finch (Augustus Gloop), Amy Carter (Veruca Salt), Rhianna Dorris (Violet Beauregarde), Daniel Rhodes (Mike Teavee), Billy Boyle (u/s Grandpa Joe)
*Fun show with very imaginative staging. The first 5 minutes of Act 1 has some wandering and blackouts, but after that it is a steady and unobstructed shot. Includes curtain call.
**A+
Chess
21 September 2003 (Broadway)
Julia Murney (Florence), Josh Groban (The Russian), Adam Pascal (The American), Sutton Foster (Svetlana), Raúl Esparza (The Arbiter), Norm Lewis (Molokov)
*Multi-Camera pro shot. A bit dark.
*A
Julia Murney (Florence), Josh Groban (The Russian), Adam Pascal (The American), Sutton Foster (Svetlana), Raúl Esparza (The Arbiter), Norm Lewis (Molokov)
*Multi-Camera pro shot. A bit dark.
*A
Chicago
14 August 2003 (London)
Ruthie Henshall, Linzi Hately, Norman Pace, Zee Asha
*Great video; nice and clear picture and sound; camcorder video, 1st generation from the master.
**A
Ruthie Henshall, Linzi Hately, Norman Pace, Zee Asha
*Great video; nice and clear picture and sound; camcorder video, 1st generation from the master.
**A
23 November 2005 (US Tour, Chicago)
Paige Davis (Roxie), Brenda Braxton (Velma), Tom Wopat (Billy), Carol Woods (Mama)
Amazing cast and so much fun in this production. Paige is great, Brenda is sassy, and Woods vocals are wild.
*Crystal clear picture and sound.
**A
Paige Davis (Roxie), Brenda Braxton (Velma), Tom Wopat (Billy), Carol Woods (Mama)
Amazing cast and so much fun in this production. Paige is great, Brenda is sassy, and Woods vocals are wild.
*Crystal clear picture and sound.
**A
12 May, 2007 (Milawaukee)
Terra C. MacLeod, Michelle DeJean, Kevin Mccready, Carol Woods, Tom Wopat, R. Bean
Terra C. MacLeod, Michelle DeJean, Kevin Mccready, Carol Woods, Tom Wopat, R. Bean
25 October 2011 (Broadway)
Kara DioGuardi, Amra-Faye Wright, Tony Yazbeck, James Harkness, James T. Lane, Chris Sullivan, Nicole Bridgewater, Jill Nicklaus, Donna Marie Asbury, Nili Bassman, Dylis Croman, Carol Woods, R. Lowe, Melissa Rae Maon, Peter Nelson, Jason Parick Sands, Ryan Worsing, Brian O'Brien, Michael Cusumano.
*Mezzanine bar at times obstructs the very front of the stage but totally watchable. Disc also includes NY1 Interview with Kara DioGuardi.
**A
Kara DioGuardi, Amra-Faye Wright, Tony Yazbeck, James Harkness, James T. Lane, Chris Sullivan, Nicole Bridgewater, Jill Nicklaus, Donna Marie Asbury, Nili Bassman, Dylis Croman, Carol Woods, R. Lowe, Melissa Rae Maon, Peter Nelson, Jason Parick Sands, Ryan Worsing, Brian O'Brien, Michael Cusumano.
*Mezzanine bar at times obstructs the very front of the stage but totally watchable. Disc also includes NY1 Interview with Kara DioGuardi.
**A
17 November 2012 (Broadway, Limited Trade)
Amra-Faye Wright, Amy Spanger, Billy Ray Cyrus, Brian O'Brien, Carol Woods, & Cory English.
*All that Jazz is audio only. Otherwise absolutely perfect. No obstructions, amazing clarity, and fantastic camera work! Amy Spanger is a good Roxie and Billy Ray is surprisingly a good Billy Flynn. This is THE Chicago video to get if you are looking for one because the technical quality is nearly perfect.
**A-
Amra-Faye Wright, Amy Spanger, Billy Ray Cyrus, Brian O'Brien, Carol Woods, & Cory English.
*All that Jazz is audio only. Otherwise absolutely perfect. No obstructions, amazing clarity, and fantastic camera work! Amy Spanger is a good Roxie and Billy Ray is surprisingly a good Billy Flynn. This is THE Chicago video to get if you are looking for one because the technical quality is nearly perfect.
**A-
26 September 2013 (Holywood Bowl)
Ashlee Simpson, Samantha Barks, Stephen Moyer, Drew Carey, Lucy Lawless, D. Tablak, Brad Anderson, Shamicka Benn-Moser,Alexis Carra, Shawn Emamjomeh, Melissa Emrico, Charissa Hogeland, Chris Holly, Aurore Joly, Ron Kellum, Jessica Perrizo, Mark C. Reis, Adrianne Richards, Randy Slovacek, Sherisse Springer, Leslie Stevens, Kim Taylor, Evelyn Christina Tonn, Leigh Wakeford, Melanie Waldron, Karl Warden, Corey Wright
*Directed by Brooke Shields; a fantastic capture of the Hollywood Bowl's yearly spectacle; show is completely intact from start to finish, filmed on a tripod so it's very steady throughout; first few minutes are a bit shaky and there's obstruction that blocks the actors' feet, but both issues are fixed after All That Jazz. Very little washout except in a few high-contrast wide shots; filmed in 16:9, with wides and mediums; no close-ups due to the distance from the stage; excellent sound; video includes curtain call.
*A
Ashlee Simpson, Samantha Barks, Stephen Moyer, Drew Carey, Lucy Lawless, D. Tablak, Brad Anderson, Shamicka Benn-Moser,Alexis Carra, Shawn Emamjomeh, Melissa Emrico, Charissa Hogeland, Chris Holly, Aurore Joly, Ron Kellum, Jessica Perrizo, Mark C. Reis, Adrianne Richards, Randy Slovacek, Sherisse Springer, Leslie Stevens, Kim Taylor, Evelyn Christina Tonn, Leigh Wakeford, Melanie Waldron, Karl Warden, Corey Wright
*Directed by Brooke Shields; a fantastic capture of the Hollywood Bowl's yearly spectacle; show is completely intact from start to finish, filmed on a tripod so it's very steady throughout; first few minutes are a bit shaky and there's obstruction that blocks the actors' feet, but both issues are fixed after All That Jazz. Very little washout except in a few high-contrast wide shots; filmed in 16:9, with wides and mediums; no close-ups due to the distance from the stage; excellent sound; video includes curtain call.
*A
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
16 April 2005 (Broadway, Previews)
Raul Esparza, Philip Bosco, Erin Dilly, Chip Zien.
*Filmed during previews. Excellent video, shot from the balcony.
**A
Raul Esparza, Philip Bosco, Erin Dilly, Chip Zien.
*Filmed during previews. Excellent video, shot from the balcony.
**A
12 June 2002 (UK Tour)
Michael Ball (Caractacus Potts), Emma Williams (Truly Scrumptious), Anton Rogers
(Grandpa Potts), Brian Blessed (Baron Bomburst), Nicola McAuliffe (Baroness
Bomburst), Richard O'Brien (The Child Catcher), Edward Petherbridge (The
Toymaker)
*A great capture of the musical. However, there is some generation loss and a bar sometimes show up.
*A
Michael Ball (Caractacus Potts), Emma Williams (Truly Scrumptious), Anton Rogers
(Grandpa Potts), Brian Blessed (Baron Bomburst), Nicola McAuliffe (Baroness
Bomburst), Richard O'Brien (The Child Catcher), Edward Petherbridge (The
Toymaker)
*A great capture of the musical. However, there is some generation loss and a bar sometimes show up.
*A
Chorus Line, A
16 February 2003 (New Orleans, Lousiana)
Alton Geno (Zach), Benjamin Linn (Larry), Elizabeth Argus (Cassie), Jeff Lukas (Don), Ariel Assaf (Maggie), Matias J. Grau III (Mike), Tracey Hensarling (Connie), Gary Rucker (Greg)
Alton Geno (Zach), Benjamin Linn (Larry), Elizabeth Argus (Cassie), Jeff Lukas (Don), Ariel Assaf (Maggie), Matias J. Grau III (Mike), Tracey Hensarling (Connie), Gary Rucker (Greg)
30 September, 2006 (Broadway)
Michael Berresse (Zach) , Tyler Hanes (Larry), Jeffrey Schecter (Mike), Charlotte d'Amboise (Cassie), Ken Alan (Bobby), Heather Parcells (Judy)
Michael Berresse (Zach) , Tyler Hanes (Larry), Jeffrey Schecter (Mike), Charlotte d'Amboise (Cassie), Ken Alan (Bobby), Heather Parcells (Judy)
11 May 2008 (Broadway)
Nick Adams, Todd Anderson, Michelle Aravena, Tommy Berklund, Mike Cannon, E Clayton Cornelious, Natalie Cortez, Charlotte d' Amboise, Dena Digiacinto, Jenifer Foote, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Deidre Goodwin, Nadine Iseneger, Bryan Knowlton, James T. Lane, Mellisa Lone, Mario Lopez, J Elaine Marcos, Paul McGill, Heather Parcells, Jason Patrick Sands, Jeffrey Schetcer, Will Taylor, Katherine Tokarz, Grant Turner, Kevin Worley
*Some fairly lengthy blackouts. At points it seems as if the filmer is more interested in the people sitting next to them than the show. Still, most major songs are captured quite well and Jessica is a stunning Cassie!
**B
Nick Adams, Todd Anderson, Michelle Aravena, Tommy Berklund, Mike Cannon, E Clayton Cornelious, Natalie Cortez, Charlotte d' Amboise, Dena Digiacinto, Jenifer Foote, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Deidre Goodwin, Nadine Iseneger, Bryan Knowlton, James T. Lane, Mellisa Lone, Mario Lopez, J Elaine Marcos, Paul McGill, Heather Parcells, Jason Patrick Sands, Jeffrey Schetcer, Will Taylor, Katherine Tokarz, Grant Turner, Kevin Worley
*Some fairly lengthy blackouts. At points it seems as if the filmer is more interested in the people sitting next to them than the show. Still, most major songs are captured quite well and Jessica is a stunning Cassie!
**B
4 May 2012 (Singapore)
Josh Horner (Zack), Gerrard Carter (Larry), Mark Hill (Don), Stephanie Grigg (Maggie), James Maxfield (Mike), Leah Lim (Connie), Rohan Browne (Greg), Anita Louise Combe (Cassie), Debora Krizak (Sheila), Ashley Mckenzie (Bobby), Monique Salle (Bebe), Renee Armstrong (Judy), Kurt Douglas (Richie), Will Centurion (Al), Sian Johnson (Kristine), Hayley Winch (Val), Scott Morris (Mark), Euan Doidge (Paul), Karlee Misipeka (Diana).
*Complete show, including pre-show speeches (audio-only). There is a head at the bottom sometimes, and a few obstructions a few seconds long (The person was damn fidgety!). Only one major obstruction, for less than a minute, during the bit before "What I Did For Love". Otherwise it's pretty decently captured - wide-shots for the dance numberrs but nice close-ups when necessary, 16:9 widescreen. Electric and amazing performance by the whole Australian cast. Opening night.
**A
Josh Horner (Zack), Gerrard Carter (Larry), Mark Hill (Don), Stephanie Grigg (Maggie), James Maxfield (Mike), Leah Lim (Connie), Rohan Browne (Greg), Anita Louise Combe (Cassie), Debora Krizak (Sheila), Ashley Mckenzie (Bobby), Monique Salle (Bebe), Renee Armstrong (Judy), Kurt Douglas (Richie), Will Centurion (Al), Sian Johnson (Kristine), Hayley Winch (Val), Scott Morris (Mark), Euan Doidge (Paul), Karlee Misipeka (Diana).
*Complete show, including pre-show speeches (audio-only). There is a head at the bottom sometimes, and a few obstructions a few seconds long (The person was damn fidgety!). Only one major obstruction, for less than a minute, during the bit before "What I Did For Love". Otherwise it's pretty decently captured - wide-shots for the dance numberrs but nice close-ups when necessary, 16:9 widescreen. Electric and amazing performance by the whole Australian cast. Opening night.
**A
Christmas Story, A
27 November 2010 (Seattle, WA)
Clarke Hallum, John Bolton, Anne Allgood, Matthew Lewis, Frank Corrado, Carol Swarbrick, Dexter Johnson, River Aguirre, Jadd Davis, Candice Donehoo, Brandon O'Neill, Billie Wildrick
*Great capture of an early performance of this production in Seattle; a couple short drop out and some heads in the way, but they are filmed around as much as possible and the action is rarely missed; filmed in 16:9 and excellent close-ups and sound; Includes curtain call.
**A-
Clarke Hallum, John Bolton, Anne Allgood, Matthew Lewis, Frank Corrado, Carol Swarbrick, Dexter Johnson, River Aguirre, Jadd Davis, Candice Donehoo, Brandon O'Neill, Billie Wildrick
*Great capture of an early performance of this production in Seattle; a couple short drop out and some heads in the way, but they are filmed around as much as possible and the action is rarely missed; filmed in 16:9 and excellent close-ups and sound; Includes curtain call.
**A-
7 November 2012 (Broadway)
Dan Lauria, John Bolton, Erin Dilly, Johnny Rabe, Zac Ballard, Caroline O'Connor.
*Excellent HD capture of the first performance on Broadway. This is such a fun show and a top notch cast that delivers the perfect blend of performances.
*A
Dan Lauria, John Bolton, Erin Dilly, Johnny Rabe, Zac Ballard, Caroline O'Connor.
*Excellent HD capture of the first performance on Broadway. This is such a fun show and a top notch cast that delivers the perfect blend of performances.
*A
Cinderella
2 March, 2012 (Broadway)
Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark, Harriet Harris, Peter Bartlett, Ann Harada, Greg Hildreth, Marla Mindelle.
*A bit of wandering around, but with good zooms.
**A
Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, Victoria Clark, Harriet Harris, Peter Bartlett, Ann Harada, Greg Hildreth, Marla Mindelle.
*A bit of wandering around, but with good zooms.
**A
13 March 2012 (Broadway)
Laura Osnes (Ella), Santino Fontana (Topher), Phumzile Sojola (Lord Pinkleton), Peter Bartlett (Sebastian), Victoria Clark (Marie), Greg Hildreth (Jean-Michel), Harriet Harris (Madame), Marla Mindelle (Gabrielle), Ann Harada (Charlotte)
*This show improved so much from the early previews; its a great balance of the modern and the classic. Well filmed I think, there are a few small blackouts, a few seconds long because people were leaving for the washroom. One head at the bottom of stage, barely noticeable except during "There's Music in You". Wide-shots for the dance numbers and close-ups as necessary, very steady.
**A
Laura Osnes (Ella), Santino Fontana (Topher), Phumzile Sojola (Lord Pinkleton), Peter Bartlett (Sebastian), Victoria Clark (Marie), Greg Hildreth (Jean-Michel), Harriet Harris (Madame), Marla Mindelle (Gabrielle), Ann Harada (Charlotte)
*This show improved so much from the early previews; its a great balance of the modern and the classic. Well filmed I think, there are a few small blackouts, a few seconds long because people were leaving for the washroom. One head at the bottom of stage, barely noticeable except during "There's Music in You". Wide-shots for the dance numbers and close-ups as necessary, very steady.
**A
17 April, 2014 (Broadway)
Carly Rae Jepsen, Fran Drescher, Victoria Clark, Joe Carroll, Peter Bartlett, Todd Buonopane, Stephanie Gibson, Ann Harada.
*Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Carly and Fran were wonderful in the roles and really gave them their own touch! Great to see the show still in wonderful shape.
**A+
Carly Rae Jepsen, Fran Drescher, Victoria Clark, Joe Carroll, Peter Bartlett, Todd Buonopane, Stephanie Gibson, Ann Harada.
*Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Carly and Fran were wonderful in the roles and really gave them their own touch! Great to see the show still in wonderful shape.
**A+
City of Angels
- Los Angeles, 1991
Stephen Bogardus (Stine), Jeff McCarthy (Stone), Catherine Cox (Oolie)
*Shaky camerawork at times and spot washout, but nice picture most of the time and you can see some facial expressions.
*C
Company
14 November 2006 (Broadway, MP4)
Raul Esparza, Barbara Walsh, Angel Desai, Robert Cunningham
*Nice zooms
**A
Raul Esparza, Barbara Walsh, Angel Desai, Robert Cunningham
*Nice zooms
**A
Cry Baby
22 June 2008 (Broadway)
James Snyder (Cry-Baby), Elizabeth Stanley (Allison VW), Harriet Harris (Mrs. VW), Dwayne Clark Dupree), Alli Mauzey (Lenora), Christopher J. Hanke (Baldwin), Tory Ross (Mona), Lacey Kohl (Wanda), Carly Jibson (Pepper), Richard Poe (Judge Stone)
*Very good quality, a few blackouts here and there. Closing Night
*A
James Snyder (Cry-Baby), Elizabeth Stanley (Allison VW), Harriet Harris (Mrs. VW), Dwayne Clark Dupree), Alli Mauzey (Lenora), Christopher J. Hanke (Baldwin), Tory Ross (Mona), Lacey Kohl (Wanda), Carly Jibson (Pepper), Richard Poe (Judge Stone)
*Very good quality, a few blackouts here and there. Closing Night
*A
D
Damn Yankees
5 July, 2008 (Broadway)
Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, Randy Graff, Veanne Cox, PJ Benjamin and Megan Lawrence.
*First Performance. AMAZINGLY put together and performed. Jane, as always, was to die for. Sean was such a joy to watch on stage. And Randy, WOW her subtlety and charm was astonishing. This capture is just stunning and one of the best from City Centers with no obstructions.
**A+
Sean Hayes, Jane Krakowski, Cheyenne Jackson, Randy Graff, Veanne Cox, PJ Benjamin and Megan Lawrence.
*First Performance. AMAZINGLY put together and performed. Jane, as always, was to die for. Sean was such a joy to watch on stage. And Randy, WOW her subtlety and charm was astonishing. This capture is just stunning and one of the best from City Centers with no obstructions.
**A+
Dance of the Vampires
25 January 2003 (Broadway)
Michael Crawford (Count von Krolock), Mandy Gonzalez (Sarah), Max von
Essen (Alfred), Rene Auberjonois (Professor Abronsius), Leah Hocking (Magda),
Liz McCartney (Rebecca), Ron Orbach (Chagal), Mark Price (Boris), Asa Somers
(Herbert)
*The English version of Tanz der Vampire. The last dance of the vampires with the amazing original Broadway cast. Head obstructions avoided with zooms. The camera follows the action really well.
**A-
Michael Crawford (Count von Krolock), Mandy Gonzalez (Sarah), Max von
Essen (Alfred), Rene Auberjonois (Professor Abronsius), Leah Hocking (Magda),
Liz McCartney (Rebecca), Ron Orbach (Chagal), Mark Price (Boris), Asa Somers
(Herbert)
*The English version of Tanz der Vampire. The last dance of the vampires with the amazing original Broadway cast. Head obstructions avoided with zooms. The camera follows the action really well.
**A-
Death Takes a Holiday
2 August 2011 (Off-Broadway)
Linda Balgord (Contessa Di San Danielli), Matt Cavenaugh (Major Eric Fenton), Mara Davi (Alice Lamberti), Joy Hermalyn (Corrado Montelli), Jay Jaski (Lorenzo), Simon Jones (Dr. Dario Albioni), Rebecca Luker (Duchess Stephanie Lamberti), Patricia Noonan (Sophia), Jill Paice (Grazia Lamberti), Max Von Essen (Corrado Montelli)
*Julian Ovenden's last show (he performed in the first scene after which the show was stopped and an announcement was made that his understudy Kevin Earley would resume the role in a moment); disc also includes cast/creative interviews, reviews and opening night footage. Good video
*A
Linda Balgord (Contessa Di San Danielli), Matt Cavenaugh (Major Eric Fenton), Mara Davi (Alice Lamberti), Joy Hermalyn (Corrado Montelli), Jay Jaski (Lorenzo), Simon Jones (Dr. Dario Albioni), Rebecca Luker (Duchess Stephanie Lamberti), Patricia Noonan (Sophia), Jill Paice (Grazia Lamberti), Max Von Essen (Corrado Montelli)
*Julian Ovenden's last show (he performed in the first scene after which the show was stopped and an announcement was made that his understudy Kevin Earley would resume the role in a moment); disc also includes cast/creative interviews, reviews and opening night footage. Good video
*A
Dessa Rose
20 May 2005 (Off-Broadway)
LaChanze, Rachel York, Kenita R. Miller, Michael Hayden, Norm Lewis, Rebecca Eichenberger
*Spotlight washout at times
**A-
LaChanze, Rachel York, Kenita R. Miller, Michael Hayden, Norm Lewis, Rebecca Eichenberger
*Spotlight washout at times
**A-
Die Papstin
19 June 2011 (Fulda, Germany)
Sabrina Weckerlin (Johanna), Dennis Henschel (Gerold), Christian Schöne (Anastasius), Daniele Nonnis (Aeskulapius), Dietmar Zieglar (Fulgentius/Rabanus), Norbert Conrads (Vater/Papst Sergius), Jogi Kaiser (Arsenius), Marcus G. Kulp (Kaiser Lothar), Petra Roth (Mutter), Alexandra Farkic (Marioza), Eveline Sutter (Richild), Matthias Bollwerk (Johannes)
*A mix of the evening and matinee shows but a great capture of the Show. Great Closeups and quality.
*A-
Sabrina Weckerlin (Johanna), Dennis Henschel (Gerold), Christian Schöne (Anastasius), Daniele Nonnis (Aeskulapius), Dietmar Zieglar (Fulgentius/Rabanus), Norbert Conrads (Vater/Papst Sergius), Jogi Kaiser (Arsenius), Marcus G. Kulp (Kaiser Lothar), Petra Roth (Mutter), Alexandra Farkic (Marioza), Eveline Sutter (Richild), Matthias Bollwerk (Johannes)
*A mix of the evening and matinee shows but a great capture of the Show. Great Closeups and quality.
*A-
Dirty Dancing
11 July 2006 (London)
Georgina Rich (Baby), Josef Brown (Johnny), David Rintoul (Jake Houseman), Rae
Baker (Vivian Pressman), Billy Boyle (Mr Schumacher), Isabella Calthorpe (Lisa
Houseman), Nadia Coote (Penny Johnson), Shonagh Daly (Elizabeth), Chris Holland
(Jordan)
*Dark and shakey
*B+
Georgina Rich (Baby), Josef Brown (Johnny), David Rintoul (Jake Houseman), Rae
Baker (Vivian Pressman), Billy Boyle (Mr Schumacher), Isabella Calthorpe (Lisa
Houseman), Nadia Coote (Penny Johnson), Shonagh Daly (Elizabeth), Chris Holland
(Jordan)
*Dark and shakey
*B+
7 November, 2006 (London)
Georgina Rich, Josef Brown, David Rintoul, Rae Baker, Isabella Calthorpe, Nadia Coote
*Some black out's now and then
*B+
Georgina Rich, Josef Brown, David Rintoul, Rae Baker, Isabella Calthorpe, Nadia Coote
*Some black out's now and then
*B+
Dogfight
15 August 2012 (Off-Broadway)
Derek Klena (Eddie Birdlace), Lindsay Mendez (Rose Fenny), Nick Blaemire (Bernstein), Josh Segarra (Boland), Steven Booth (Gibbs), Adam Halpin (Stevens), F. Michael Hayne (Fector), Annaleigh Ashford (Marcy), Becca Ayers (Mama), Dierdre Friel (Chippy)
*Great HD capture in a very small theater, in wider shots heads can be in the frame toward the bottom, but mostly shot over them. Includes the music videos for Some Kinda Time, Pretty Funny, and Last Night
**A-
Derek Klena (Eddie Birdlace), Lindsay Mendez (Rose Fenny), Nick Blaemire (Bernstein), Josh Segarra (Boland), Steven Booth (Gibbs), Adam Halpin (Stevens), F. Michael Hayne (Fector), Annaleigh Ashford (Marcy), Becca Ayers (Mama), Dierdre Friel (Chippy)
*Great HD capture in a very small theater, in wider shots heads can be in the frame toward the bottom, but mostly shot over them. Includes the music videos for Some Kinda Time, Pretty Funny, and Last Night
**A-
Dreamgirls
24 September 2001 (Broadway)
Lilias White, Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, Heather Headley, Billy Porter, Darius DeHaas
*Proshot of the Actors' Fund benefit concert. Generation loss that doesn't let you distinguish the finer definitions of the actors' faces
**B
Lilias White, Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, Heather Headley, Billy Porter, Darius DeHaas
*Proshot of the Actors' Fund benefit concert. Generation loss that doesn't let you distinguish the finer definitions of the actors' faces
**B
Drowsy Chaperone, The
20 May 2006 (Broadway)
Bob Martin (Man in Chair), Sutton Foster (Janet Van de Graaf), Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone), Troy Britton Johnson (Robert Martin), Danny Burstein (Adolpho), Eddie Korbich (George), Edward Hibbert (Underling), Georgia Engel (Mrs. Tottendale), Garth Kravits (Gangster #1), Jason Kravits (Gangster #2), Jennifer Smith (Kitty), Lenny Wolpe (Feldzieg), Kecia Lewis-Evans (Trix)
*Great quality and clarity.
**A
Bob Martin (Man in Chair), Sutton Foster (Janet Van de Graaf), Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone), Troy Britton Johnson (Robert Martin), Danny Burstein (Adolpho), Eddie Korbich (George), Edward Hibbert (Underling), Georgia Engel (Mrs. Tottendale), Garth Kravits (Gangster #1), Jason Kravits (Gangster #2), Jennifer Smith (Kitty), Lenny Wolpe (Feldzieg), Kecia Lewis-Evans (Trix)
*Great quality and clarity.
**A
13 May 2007 (London)
Bob Martin, Elaine Paige, Summer Strallen, John Partridge, Joseph Alessi, Anne Rogers
*Producer’s archive of final dress rehearsal, tripod shot with zoom - the picture is steady and beautiful. It’s a bit off-putting to hear a comedy played live to a mostly empty house, but the cast is great! Two minutes missing: one immediately before “Stumble Along” (nothing of consequence is missed) and another immediately after “Love is Always Lovely” (missing the announcement of the Chaperone’s engagement).
*A+
Bob Martin, Elaine Paige, Summer Strallen, John Partridge, Joseph Alessi, Anne Rogers
*Producer’s archive of final dress rehearsal, tripod shot with zoom - the picture is steady and beautiful. It’s a bit off-putting to hear a comedy played live to a mostly empty house, but the cast is great! Two minutes missing: one immediately before “Stumble Along” (nothing of consequence is missed) and another immediately after “Love is Always Lovely” (missing the announcement of the Chaperone’s engagement).
*A+