Rabbit Hole
02.25.06 (Broadway)
Cynthia Nixon, Mary Catherine Garrison, John Slattery, John Gallagher Jr., Tyne Daly
Notes: First 8 minutes or so are a little jumpy due to a rude person; act 2 much better with nice picture and sound throughout; includes 2 interviews and review on NY1 A-
Ragtime
07.16-17.05 (Papermill Playhouse)
Rachel York, Quenton Earl Darrington, Kenita R. Miller, Debra Cardona, Neil Benari
Notes: .ts file; Musical highlights only. Act 1 has Prologue through Wheels of a Dream, most of Till We Reach That Day. Act 2 has Sarah Brown Eyes and Finale. About 80 minutes long. Shaky camera work, shot over and around heads, ducks, washouts, and occasional blackouts, but you can still get a nice feel for the show.
RENT
07.24.97 (Broadway)
Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Marcy Harriell, Sherie Rene Scott, Michael McElroy, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Fredi Walker
Notes: Not the best video quality wise, but watchable. B-
08.06.10 (Hollywood Bowl)
Skylar Astin (Mark), Aaron Tveit (Roger), Vanessa Hudgens (Mimi), Nicole Scherzinger (Maureen), Tracie Thoms (Joanne), Telly Leung (Angel), Wayne Brady (Collins), Collins Pennie (Benny)
Notes: Nicely filmed with a good mix of wide shots and close-ups with no obstructions. A-
The Ritz
11.10.07 (Broadway)
Rosie Perez, Kevin Chamberlin, Brooks Ashmanskas, Ashlie Atkinson, Ryan Idol, Seth Rudetsky, Patrick Kerr, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Terrence Riordan.
The Robber Bridegroom
05.19.16 (Off-Broadway)
Steven Pasquale, Ahna O'Reilly, Leslie Kritzer, Lance Roberts, Greg Hildreth, Andrew Durand, Evan Harrington, Nadia Quinn, Devere Rogers
Notes: Great capture of Roundabout's Revival production. Great performances from the whole cast! A
The Rocky Horror Show
07.11.01 (Broadway)
Tom Hewitt (Frank-N-Furter), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Magenta/Usherette), Luke Perry (Brad), Alice Ripley (Janet), Anna Gastayer (Columbia), Lea DeLaria (Eddie/Dr. Scott) and Dick Cavett (The Narrator)
Notes: Very clear with nice picture and sound A
The Royal Family
12.02.09 (Broadway)
Ana Gasteyer, John Glover, Rosemary Harris, Jan Maxwell, Larry Pine, Anthony Newfield (u/s Oscar Wolfe), Reg Rogers, Freddy Arsenault, Kelli Barrett, Caroline Stefanie Clay, Rufus Collins, David Greenspan, Joel Rooks, Henny Russell
The Scarlet Pimpernel
05.08.99 (Broadway)
Douglas Sills, Rex Smith, Rachel York
Notes: Few zooms, but this is still one of the best SP2 videos ever shot. Very clear throughout A
School of Rock
11.--.15 (Broadway)
Alex Brightman, Sierra Boggess, Spencer Moses, Mamie Parris, Bobbi Mackenzie, Evie Dolan, Carly Gendell, Brandon Niederauer, Isabella Russo, Jared Parker
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-
01.20.19 (Broadway) (NYCG8R's master)
Justin Collette (Dewey Finn), Jeremy Woodard (Theo), Mamie Parris (Rosalie Mullins), Johnathan Gould (Ned Schneebly), Lori Eve Marinacci (Patty Di Marco), Ava Briglia (Summer), Layla Capers (Tomika), Jost (Zack), Jordan Cole (Lawrence), Levi Buksbazen (Freddie), Montgomery Lamb (Katie), Madison Elizabeth Lagares (Shonelle), Sarah Walsh (Marcy), Hudson Loverro (Billy), Nirvaan Pal (Mason), Madalen Yarbrough Mills (Sophie), Katie Greendorfer (Madison)
Notes: Closing Night
She Loves Me
02.24.16 (Broadway)
Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Byron Jennings, Michael McGrath, Peter Bartlett, Nicholas Barasch.
Notes: Excellent HD capture of the highly reviewed revival. This is a great cast and they are giving terrific performances. A
06.16.16 (Broadway)
Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Tom McGowan, Byron Jennings, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Bartlett, Michael Fatica, Jim Walton, Alison Cimmet, Cameron Adams, Laura Shoop, Jenifer Foote, Gina Ferrall, Justin Bowen, Benjamin Eakeley, Andrew Kober.
Notes: There is a hilarious little blooper when Jane opens the champagne and it bubbles over, spilling onto the floor. Perfectly captured with no blackouts, no obstruction, and just some slight washout in a few wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A+
06.30.16 (Broadway)
Laura Benanti (Amalia), Zachary Levi( Georg), Jane Krakowski (Ilona), Gavin Creel (Kodaly), Byron Jennings (Maraczek), Peter Bartlett (Head Waiter), Nicholas Barasch (Arpad), Tom McGowan (Sipos), Cameron Adams, Justin Bowen, Preston Truman Boyd, Alison Cimmet, Benjamin Eakeley, Sara Edwards, Michael Fatica, Gina Ferrall, Jenifer Foote, Andrew Kober, Laura Shoop, Jim Walton
Notes: mp4 file; pro-shot; BroadwayHD livestream
Show Boat
12.07.96 (Broadway)
Mark Jacoby, Rebecca Luker, Lonette McKee, John McMartin, Elaine Strich, Gretha Boston, Michel Bell
Notes: Directed by Hal Prince. Only full version of the revival although missing the first few minutes. Unfortunately lots of heads in the way and blackouts throughout. Some generational loss. D
Shuffle Along
04.12.16 (Broadway)
Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joshua Henry, Brooks Ashmanskas, Adrienne Warren.
Notes: Some heads at bottom of the screen in wide shots but don't distract from anything. This show changed a lot, so nice chance to see it evolving. A-
Six
09.15.18 (West End) (hitmewithyourbethshot's master)
Millie O’Connell (Anne Boleyn), Natalie Paris (Jane Seymour), Alexia McIntosh (Anne of Cleves), Aimie Atkinson (Catherine Howard), Jarneia Richard-Noel (Catherine of Aragon), Maiya Quansah-Breed (Catherine Parr)
Notes: mp4; Solid quality video! There is some obstruction with a bar that partially blocks some of the view of the show. Other than that, it's a good video of a very interesting show!
Skintight
06.--.18 (Broadway)
Idina Menzel, Jack Wetherall, Cynthia Mace, Stephen Carrasco, Will Brittain, Eli Gelb
Notes: A quality
Slut: A Wholesome New Musical
11.01.05
Jenn Colella (Delia), Mary Faber (Veronica), Harriett D. Foy (Lily), Andy Karl (Adam), Jim Stanek (Dan), David Josefsberg, Kevin Pariseau, Amanda Watkins
Notes: Many cover-ups and some heads in the way...what is caught is crystal clear though. Act 2 is better than act 1. B+
Slyfox
03.27.07 (Broadway)
Richard Dreyfuss, Eric Stoltz, Bob Dishy, Rene Auberjonois, Bronson Pinchot, Rachel York, Elizabeth Berkley, Professor Irwin Corey, Peter Scolari, Nick Wyman
Notes: Excellent picture and sound; nice video as always. A
Something Rotten!
03.23.15 (Broadway)
Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Brooks Ashmanskas, Peter Bartlett
Notes: Excellent HD video of the first Broadway preview, filmed from center mezzanine with excellent close-ups. A
07.23.16 (Broadway)
Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Will Chase (Shakespeare), Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom), Jenny Hill (u/s Bea), Catherine Brunell (Portia), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah)
Notes: Wonderful HD capture of the new replacement cast. Great to see Will in the role since he played the character in the prior workshops, before being cast in the Nashville television series! A
11.12.16 (Broadway)
Adam Pascal, Rob McClure, Leslie Kritzer, Josh Grisetti, Catherine Brunell, David Beach, Brad Oscar.
Notes: Excellent HD capture of the final Broadway cast. Everything is captured nicely and the cast was still giving their all! A
Sondheim’s 75th Anniversary Concert Celebration
07.08.05 (Hollywood Bowl)
Act One
Something's Coming - Jason Daniely
What More Do I Need? - Anne Hathaway
Opening Doors - Anne Hathaway, Eric McCormack, Alexander Gemignani, and Stephanie D'Abruzzo with Jason Alexander and Bernadette Peters
Being Alive - Bernadette Peters
Free - Jason Alexander and Adam Wylie
More - Vanessa Williams
In Buddy's Eyes - Marin Mazzie
There's Always a Woman –Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Marin Mazzie
Move On - Barbara Cook /Josh Groban
Tonight [Quartet] - Vanessa Williams, Jason Daniely, and Audra McDonald
Act Two
Broadway Baby - Elaine Stritch
Pretty Women - Jubilant Sykes and James Barbour
Ballad of Sweeney Todd - Jubilant Sykes, Josh Groban, and James Barbour
Not a Day Goes By / What Can You Lose? - Audra McDonald
Getting Married Today - Carol Burnett, Eric McCormack and Marin Mazzie
Losing My Mind - Barbara Cook
A Little Priest - Len Cariou /Angela Lansbury
Children Will Listen - Bernadette Peters
Our Time - Los Angeles Master Chorale
Notes: Complete version of the show, expertly edited together. Incredible video of this one night only concert. Also includes bonus pictures of celebrity arrivals, backstage photos, and fan photos. Multi camera shoot. DVD has professional menus, thumbnail images and chapter stops at the beginning of the musical numbers. Not pro shot but looks it!
Songs for a New World
05.05.05 (New York)
Andrea Burns, Jessica Mdaskey, Brooks Ashmanskas, Jerry Dixon
Notes: The show's author, Jason Robert Brown serves as pianist, conductor and emcee
(Sorta) Love Songs
09.21.09 (Birdland)
Jason Danieley, Marin Mazzie, Lisa Howard, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Daniel Reichard.
Notes: Proshot of 14 numbers, personally ripped by the Burkell and Loesel website before it got taken down. A
Spamalot
03.12.05 (Broadway)
Tim Curry (King Arthur), Michael McGrath (Patsy), David Hyde Pierce (Sir Robin), Hank Azaria (Sir Lancelot and other roles), Christopher Sieber (Sir Galahad and other roles), Sara Ramírez (Lady of the Lake), Christian Borle (Prince Herbert/Not Dead Fred/Historian/French Guard), Steve Rosen (Sir Bedevere and other roles), John Cleese (Recorded Voice of God)
Notes: Includes scanned Playbill info. Great video with excellent picture and sound; audience drowns out a line or lyric once in a while; minor blackouts throughout but never disrupts show. A
SpongeBob SquarePants The Musical
11.07.17 (Broadway)
Ethan Slater, Lilli Cooper, Gavin Lee, Brian Ray Norris, Danny Skinner, Wesley Taylor, Gaelen Gilland, Kyle Matthew Hamilton, Curtis Holbrook, Stephanie Hsu, L'ogan J'ones, Jai'Len Christine Li Josey, Tom Kenny, Kelvin Moon Loh, Lauralyn McClelland, Vasthy Mompoint, Oneika Phillips, J on Rua, JC Schuster, Abby C. Smith, Robert Taylor Jr., Allan K. Washington
Notes: Top of a head or two visible at the bottom of screen in the very wide shots
Spring Awakening
08.07.08 (Broadway)
Matt Doyle (Melchior), Alexandra Socha (Wendla), Gerard Canonico (Moritz), Emma Hunton (Ilse), Andrew Durand (Georg), Amanda Castanos (Martha), Jesse Swenson (Hanschen), Morgan Karr (Ernst), Gabe Violett (Otto), Emily Kinney (Anna), Caitlin Kinnunen (Thea), Christine Estabrook (Adult Woman), Glenn Fleshler (Adult Man)
10.18.15 (Broadway) (Deaf West)
Sandra Mae Frank (Wendla), Katie Boeck (Voice of Wendla), Austin P. McKenzie (Melchior), Daniel N. Durant (Moritz), Alex Boniello (Voice of Mortiz), Joshua Castille (Ernst), Andy Mientus (Hanschen), Krysta Rodriguez (Ilse), Camryn Manheim (Adult Woman/Wendla's Mother), Patrick Page (Adult Man), Marlee Matlin (Adult Woman/Melchior's mother)
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the stunning new revival. The cast gives beautiful performances in this fresh new Deaf West production which incorporates sign language. A.
11.15.15 (Broadway) (sunsetblvd79's master)
Austin McKenzie (Melchior), Sandra Mae Frank (Wendla), Katie Boeck (Voice of Wendla), Daniel N Durant (Moritz), Alex Boniello (Voice of Moritz), Krysta Rodriguez (Ilse), Andy Mientus (Hanschen), Joshua Castille (Ernst), Daniel David Stewart (Voice of Ernst), Treshelle Edmond (Martha), Kathryn Gallagher (Voice of Martha), Miles Barbee (Otto), Sean Grandillo (Voice of Otto), Alex Wyse (Georg), Ali Stroker (Anna), Amelia Hensley (Thea), Lauren Luiz (Melitta / Voice of Thea), Elizabeth Greene (u/s Adult Women), Alexandria Wailes (u/s Adult Women), Patrick Page (Adult Men), Russel Harvard (Adult Men)
Notes: This capture features the Adult Women understudies, who would go on to replace the originals. A good capture, but it will occasionally focus on the singing actors instead of the signing actors. Krysta Rodriguez's mic cut out during the dialogue before "Blue Wind," so she does the rest of the scene with a handheld mic and signing with just her right hand. Also includes Left Behind from a Jon Groff concert.
Star Wars: The Musical
05.25.96 (Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Performing Arts Center)
Kelvin Yu (Obi Wan Kenobi), Nathan Oliver (Luke Skywalker), Brandon Jones (Han Solo), Kerry Riccio (R2D2), Koki Furesh (Princess Leia), Garrin Hajeian (Darth Vader), John Zuckerman (Moff Tarkin), Geoff Grotz (C-3PO), Steve Selvaggio (General Dodonna), Mitch Webb (Chewbacca), Steve Thomas (Uncle Owen), Nicole LaBarbera (Aunt Beru), Tom Fish (Wuher/Biggs), Sabrina Blum, Ashley Bryant, Mike Budde, Anna Cavasos, Jessica Chan, Regan Daigneult, Amy Estabrook, Brooke Fisher, Thomas Gaul, Franca Giancaspero, Mike Heilmann, Steve Hicks, Jenna Hoffman, Marlo Huang, Kevin Jones, Alex Kitajima, Magee Kundrat, Diana Lawrence, Ryan Meyer, Adam Moore, Mike Moore, Courtney Moreno, Andy Ortner, Derek Robles, Erin Ross, Allison Schwartz, Kat Schwartz, Randy Schwartz, Paul Suhr, Steve Todd, Jodie VanNiel, David Vazzana, Julianne Weick, Clarence Woods
Notes: No smalls; looking for smalls
A Streetcar Named Desire
03.31.05 (Broadway)
Natasha Richardson, John C. Reilly, Amy Ryan, Chris Bauer
Notes: Nice video with excellent picture and sound. Includes interviews and news footage. A
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
06.--.18 (Broadway)
LaChanze, Ariana DeBose, Storm Lever, Aaron Krohn, Ken Robinson, Jared Zirilli.
Notes: Beautifully filmed from the balcony with no issues. The story of Donna Summer set to all of her hits, fun show and performances. A
Sunday in the Park with George
10.26.16 (Encores!)
Jake Gyllenhaal, Annaleigh Ashford, Phylicia Rashad, Lisa Howard, Zachary Levi, Carmen Cusack, Lauren Worsham, Ruthie Ann Miles, Gabriel Ebert, Brooks Ashmanskas, Liz McCartney.
03.08.17 (Broadway)
Jake Gyllenhaal, Annaleigh Ashford, Erin Davie, Penny Fuller, Brooks Ashmanskas, Jenni Barber, Jordan Gelber, Robert Sean Leonard, Liz McCartney, Ruthie Ann Miles, Ashley Park, Jennifer Sanchez.
Notes: Excellent HD capture of the Broadway transfer. The performances have really been fine tuned and beautifully performed. Jake and Annaleigh are perfection together. A
Sutton Foster and Seth Rudetsky: Broadway at The Art House
07.4&5.13 (Provincetown)
Seth Rudetsky, Sutton Foster
Notes: This show was part of a series of 10 unrehearsed shows produced and hosted by Seth which featured him asking a series of questions of his guests, then running to the piano to illustrate a point, or just an excuse for the guest to sing a song. Recorded live on July 4th and 5th, 2013 and edited together. Proshot. No smalls; looking for smalls
Sweet Charity
06.15.98 (Avery Fisher Music Hall)
Whoopi Goldberg, Debbie Allen, Donna McKechnie, Bebe Neuwirth, Chita Rivera, Gwen Verdon, David Warren-Gibson, Carol Arthur, Chuck Cooper, Ed Koch, David Dinkins, Dom DeLuise, Charles Nelson Reilly, Marla Maples, Robert Goulet, Jim Dale, John McMartin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hinton Battle, Robert Bianca, Lloyd Culbreath, Lillias White, Pamela Isaacs, Marisa Tomei, Betty Buckley.
Notes: Pro-Shot (for archival purposes) film of benefit concert for the American Foundation for AIDS Research and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at Avery Fisher Music Hall. A
Thoroughly Modern Millie
05.10.02 (Broadway)
Sutton Foster, Harriet Harris, Marc Kudisch, Gavin Creel
Notes: Fantastic capture and performances. Everything is well captured and crystal clear, from the master. Includes 2002 Drama Desk Performance by Sutton. A+
Tony Awards 2009 Preview Concert
05.18.09 (Visa Signature Telecast)
Features: Cheyenne Jackson singing “On Broadway”, Lauren Graham and Kate Jennings Grant from Guys and Dolls, Gavin Creel and the cast of Hair, Matt Cavenaugh and Josefina Scaglione from West Side Story, Stephanie J. Block from 9 to 5, Carole Shelley from Billy Elliot, Alice Ripley, Jennifer Damiano and Aaron Tveit from Next to Normal, Constantine Maroulis and Amy Spanger from Rock of Ages and Sutton Foster from Shrek.
Notes: A+
Tootsie
09.11.18 (Chicago)
Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, Sarah Stiles, John Behlmann, Andy Grotelueschen, Julie Halston, Michael McGrath.
Notes: Excellent HD capture of the first PreBroadway preview performance.
Tuck Everlasting
02.06.15 (Atlanta)
Beth Leavel, Sarah Charles Lewis, Michael Park, Terrence Mann, Robert Lenzi, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Fred Applegate.
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the PreBroadway tryout in Atlanta. This was Beth Leavel's first performance taking over for Carolee in the final few weeks of the run. Great performances and music! A+
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
08.30.98 (Broadway)
Helen Hunt, Paul Rudd, Kyra Sedgewick, Brian Murray, Amy Hill, Phillip Bosco, Max Wright, David Patrick Kelly, Daniel Sunjata
Notes: Lincoln Center Revival filmed for Live from Lincoln Center
Urban Cowboy
03.03.03 (Broadway)
Matt Cavanaugh, Jenn Collela, Marcus Chait, Sally Mayes, Leo Burmester.
Notes: Clear picture, good closeups. A
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom
03.28.05 (BC/EFA)
Charles Busch, Julie Halston, Sutton Foster, Brent Barrett, Phyllis Newman, Mario Cantone, Bruce Vilanch, Rebecca Luker
Notes: A special one-night-only BC/EFA 20th anniversary benefit production proshot. Pristine copy w no generational loss
Waitress
09.02.15 (Cambridge, MA)
Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Jeanna De Waal, Drew Gehling, Joe Tippett, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Jeremy Morse, Giana Ribeiro.
Notes: Stunning HD capture of the new Pre-Broadway Sara Bareilles musical. Beautiful production and equally stunning performances. Jessie as you have come to expect gives a flawless performance with such beautiful and heartbreaking moments, with a matching cast! A+
04.19.17 (Broadway)
Sara Bareilles (Jenna), Chris Diamantopoulos (Dr. Pomatter), Will Swenson (Earl), Charity Angel Dawson (Becky), Molly Jobe (u/s Dawn), Dakin Matthews (Joe), Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie), Eric Anderson (Cal)
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the new cast change as the composer, Sara Bareilles takes over Jenna. Her performance of "What Baking Can Do" will knock you onto the floor! Terrific and fresh cast with a ton of exciting energy!
05.--.18 (Broadway)
Katharine McPhee, Drew Gehling, Christopher Fitzgerald, Benny Allege, Caitlin Houlahan, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Steve Vinovich.
Notes: Nice capture of Kat in the role, from the balcony. A
09.--.18 (Broadway) (NYCG8R's master)
NaTasha Yvette Williams (Becky), Benny Elledge (Cal), Katie Lowes (Dawn), Drew Gehling (Dr. Pomatter), Ben Thompson (Earl), Matt DeAngelis (Father), Molly Jobe (t/r Francine Pomatter), Nicolette Robinson (Jenna), Steve Vinovich (Joe/Josie), Mariam Bedigian (Lulu), Molly Hager (Mother), Anastacia McCleskey (Nurse Norma), Adam Shapiro (Ogie)
Notes: Incredible capture of Nicolette's first few days in the role, and the first known video of Adam and Katie. The action is very well followed, filmed from the same seats as the May, 2018 video. The quality is gorgeous, and the closeups are beautiful.
War Paint
06.29.16 (Chicago)
Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, John Dossett, Douglas Sills, Joanna Glushak, Chris Hoch, Barbara Marineau
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the PreBroadway tryout at the Goodman Theater. Stunning performances from both ladies. Glorious moment when Patti's bracelet and ring fall off mid song! A
04.29.17 (Broadway)
Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, John Dossett, Douglas Sills, Joanna Glushak, Chris Hoch, Barbara Marineau.
Notes: A
We Are The Tigers
03.--.19 (Off-Broadway) (StarCuffedJeans' Master)
Lauren Zakrin (Riley), Wonu Ogunfowora (Cairo), Jenny Rose Baker (Kate), Celeste Rose (Chess), Zoe Jensen (Farrah), Mimi Scardulla (Reese), Kaitlyn Frank (Annleigh), Sydney Parra (Eva), Cathy Ang (Mattie), Louis Griffin (Clark)
Notes: mp4 files; The show starts at the beginning of "I Just Wanna" and missing part of "Mattie's Lament." There are a couple of heads that get in the way, but since the show was in a very small venue, it's to be expected.
When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney
10.16.13 (Los Angeles)
Tim Martin Gleason (Walt Disney), Andy Umberger (Roy Disney), Brandi Burkhardt, Melissa Fahn, Norman Large, Louis Pardo, Kade Pait, Jake Davidson, Jennifer Brasuell, Katy Harvey, Aurore Joly, Lorenzo King, David Michael Laffey, Morgan Marcell, Garrett Marshall, Thomas Adoue Polk, Kirklyn Robinson, Nick Tubbs, Salvatore Vassallo, Louis A Williams
Notes: Excellent capture of this fantastic new musical; a few very quick dropouts in the beginning of act one, but no major blackouts; no obstruction and no washout; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; great clear sound; includes curtain call.
White Christmas
12.--.06 (UK Tour)
Tim Flavin (Phil), Ken Kercheval (General), Lorna Luft (Martha), Craig McLachlan (Bob), Emma Kate Nelson (Judy), Rachel Stanley (Betty)
Notes: This stationary full stage shot was taped through the theatre’s in-house camera. Sound is directly from the soundboard. Unfortunately, there is considerable spotlight washout but it's still great fun to watch and the sound is just wonderful!
--.--.07 (Boston)
Brian d'Arcy James (Bob); Jeffry Denman (Phil); Kerry O'Malley (Betty); Meredith Patterson (Judy)
Notes: House camera and direct sound; complete show. B+
Wicked
10.12.03 (Broadway)
Idina Menzel (Elphaba); Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda); Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero); Joel Grey (The Wizard); William Youmans (Doctor Dillamond); Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible); Michelle Federer (Nessarose); Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq)
05.08.05 (Tour - Chicago)
Stephanie J. Block, Kendra Kassebaum, Derrick Williams, Carol Kane, Jenna Leigh Green, Timothy Britten Parker
Notes: Substantial blackouts. Shaking. Filmed behind someone's head, so half the stage is blocked. Crystal clear focus, though, on the visible parts. For Good is immaculate. Defying Gravity and Popular minimally affected. Audio is perfect. Performances are excellent. Kendra has a couple of ad-libs.
07.24.05 (Broadway)
Saycon Sengbloh (Elphaba s/b); Megan Hilty (Glinda); Jerad Bortz (Fiyero u/s); Ben Vereen (The Wizard); William Youmans (Doctor Dillamond); Rue McClanahan (Madame Morrible); Stacie Morgain Lewis (Nessarose u/s); Jeffrey Kuhn (Boq)
01.08.06 (Broadway) (Shoshana, David, Rue & Michelle's Last)
Shoshana Bean, Megan Hilty, David Ayers, Ben Vereen, Rue McClanahan, Michelle Federer, Robb Sapp, Sean McCourt
Notes: A little shaky from time to time and some spotlight washout. Includes speeches. B
07.02.07 (Broadway) (SunsetBlvd79's master)
Caissie Levy (Elphaba u/s); Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda); Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero); David Garrison (The Wizard); Steven Skybell (Doctor Dillamond); Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible); Cristy Candler (Nessarose); Logan Lipton (Boq)
Notes: First performance as Elphaba for Caissie Levy
10.09.07 (Broadway) (Stephanie & Annaleigh's First)
Stephanie J. Block, Annaleigh Ashford, Sebastian Arcelus, Kathy Santen (u/s Morrible), Lenny Wolpe, Cristy Candler, Logan Lipton, Steven Skybell
Notes: Filmed beautifully, with transitions captured. Minimal shaking or crazy zooms.
01.18.08 (Los Angeles)
Cast: Caissie Levy (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),Jo Anne Worley (Madame Morrible), John Rubinstein (Wizard), Marcie Dodd (Nessarose), Michael Drolet (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond), Matthew Stocke (Witch´s Father/Ozian Official)
Notes: Shot from mid-orchestra, lots of good close-ups, minimal washout and almost no obstruction. Missing the Train Station scene, "One Short Day" and "A Sentimental Man", due to ushers. Caissie and Megan were in great form, from the master. A
03.13.08 (Broadway)
Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), David Burnham (Fiyero), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Ben Liebert (Boq), Miriam Margolyes (Mme. Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Notes: Some parts are a tad dark and some scenes are a little shaky, but nothing bad at all, a really nice capture. A-
04.23.08 (Los Angeles) (SunsetBlvd79's master)
Marcie Dodd (Elphaba u/s); Megan Hilty (Glinda); Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero); John Rubinstein (The Wizard); Timothy Britten Parker (Doctor Dillamond); Jo Anne Worley (Madame Morrible); Laura Dysarczyk (Nessarose u/s); Michael Drolet (Boq)
04.24.08 (Los Angeles)
Teal Wicks (s/b Elphaba), Megan Hilty, John Rubinstein, Jo Anne Worley, Kristoffer Cusick, Marcie Dodd, Michael Drolet, Timothy Britten Parker
Notes: Beautiful capture with amazing closeups. Performances were fantastic all the way around; very good video. A
06.15.08 (Broadway)
Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba); Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda); David Burnham (Fiyero); Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard); Michael DeVries (Doctor Dillamond u/s); Kathy Santen (Madame Morrible u/s); Cristy Candler (Nessarose); ? (Boq)
Notes: Final performance for Stephanie J. Block
08.05.08 (Broadway) (2 discs)
Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Aaron Tveit (Fiyero), Jayne Houdyshell (Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Ben Liebert (Boq),Stephen Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Notes: No obstructions, only two brief blackouts at the beginning of Act 2. Slight shakiness and good combination of close-ups and full stage. A-
08.09.08 (Los Angeles)
Teal Wicks, Erin Mackey, Adam Lambert (u/s Fiyero), Jo Ann Worley, John Rubinstein, Michael Drolet, Briana Yacavone, David DeVries.
Note: Some cover-ups but nice capture and great performances from the cast
10.31.08 (Los Angeles) (Eden & Megan's First Back)
Eden Espinosa, Megan Hilty, Derrick Williams, Carol Kane, David Garrison, Briana Yacavone, Eddy Rioseco, David DeVries
Notes: A great capture of a stellar performance. There are quite a few cover-ups through the first half of the first act, up to Popular, but most of them are very short. The video is also a little bit shaky but never for more than a few seconds at a time.
01.11.09 (Los Angeles) (Closing Night) (2 discs)
Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), Briana Yacavone (Nessarose), Eddy Rioseco (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dillamond), Carol Kane (Morrible), David Garrison (Wizard)
Notes: Many blackouts and a little head obstruction, but still a great capture. A-
06.25.16 (Broadway) (SunsetBlvd79's master)
Rachel Tucker (Elphaba); Carrie St. Louis (Glinda); Jonah Platt (Fiyero); Peter Scolari (The Wizard); ? (Doctor Dillamond); Judy Kaye (Madame Morrible); Dawn E. Cantwell (Nessarose); Zachary Noah Piser (Boq)
07.--.18 (Broadway) (NYCG8R's master)
Jessica Vosk (Elphaba); Amanda Jane Cooper (Glinda); Curt Hansen (Fiyero temp); Kevin Chamberlin (The Wizard); Martin Moran (Doctor Dillamond); Isabel Keating (Madame Morrible); Kristen Martin (Nessarose); Jye Frasca (Boq)
The Wild Party
07.17.15 (Encores)
Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joaquina Kalukango, Miriam Shor, Ryan Andes, Talene Monahon
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
Wishful Drinking
11.29.09 (Broadway)
Carrie Fisher
Notes: A great capture of this hilarious (and true) story told by Princess Leia herself. Great for fans of Carrie or Star Wars.
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
12.29.10 (Broadway)
Sherie Rene Scott, Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Danny Burstein, 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,
Notes: Good video however when action is at the foot of the stage, the damn Belasco bar and a few heads from people leaning over are in the way; disc also includes Press Reels, Cast/Creative interviews and video of David Yazbek singing songs from the show; nice video with clear picture and sound A-
Wonderland
05.12.11 (Broadway)
Janet Dacal (Alice), Darren Ritchie (White Knight/Jack), Kate Shindle (The Mad Hatter), Karen Mason (The Queen of Hearts), Carly Rose Sonenclar (Chloe), E. Clayton Cornelious (Caterpillar), Jose Llana (El Gato), Edward Staudenmayer (The White Rabbit), Danny Stiles (Morris the March Hare)
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
Xanadu
11.10.07 (Broadway) (Matinee)
Kerry Butler, Cheyenne Jackson, Mary Testa, Jackie Hoffman, Tony Roberts, Andre Ward, Ryan Watkinson (u/s Thalia), Anika Larsen, Kenita Miller
Notes: Beautifully filmed. Audio is excellent. A few heads at the bottom of the screen in wide shots, but they don't detract from the action on stage. First performance of the show after the strike, so a funny line change was put in the show. The DVD has been enhanced with animated menus and scene selections with chapter stops for all of the musical numbers. A
XOXO-XMas
11.30.09 (Birdland)
Stephanie J. Block
Notes: This is a great clear video and a wonderful holiday concert by Stephanie. A+
Young Frankenstein
08.28.07 (Seattle)
Roger Bart, Megan Mullally, Sutton Foster, Shuler Hensley, Andrea Martin, Fred Applegate, Christopher Fitzgerald.
Notes: Excellent Video, no blackouts or coverups. A
11.10.07 (Broadway)
Roger Bart, Megan Mullally, Sutton Foster, Shuler Hensley, Andrea Martin, Fred Applegate, Christopher Fitzgerald.
Notes: Amazing capture and fun performances. The changes from Seattle tighten up the show. Also includes Transylvania Mania, Roll in the Hay, Together Again as performed on The Today Show. A+
02.25.06 (Broadway)
Cynthia Nixon, Mary Catherine Garrison, John Slattery, John Gallagher Jr., Tyne Daly
Notes: First 8 minutes or so are a little jumpy due to a rude person; act 2 much better with nice picture and sound throughout; includes 2 interviews and review on NY1 A-
Ragtime
07.16-17.05 (Papermill Playhouse)
Rachel York, Quenton Earl Darrington, Kenita R. Miller, Debra Cardona, Neil Benari
Notes: .ts file; Musical highlights only. Act 1 has Prologue through Wheels of a Dream, most of Till We Reach That Day. Act 2 has Sarah Brown Eyes and Finale. About 80 minutes long. Shaky camera work, shot over and around heads, ducks, washouts, and occasional blackouts, but you can still get a nice feel for the show.
RENT
07.24.97 (Broadway)
Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Marcy Harriell, Sherie Rene Scott, Michael McElroy, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Fredi Walker
Notes: Not the best video quality wise, but watchable. B-
08.06.10 (Hollywood Bowl)
Skylar Astin (Mark), Aaron Tveit (Roger), Vanessa Hudgens (Mimi), Nicole Scherzinger (Maureen), Tracie Thoms (Joanne), Telly Leung (Angel), Wayne Brady (Collins), Collins Pennie (Benny)
Notes: Nicely filmed with a good mix of wide shots and close-ups with no obstructions. A-
The Ritz
11.10.07 (Broadway)
Rosie Perez, Kevin Chamberlin, Brooks Ashmanskas, Ashlie Atkinson, Ryan Idol, Seth Rudetsky, Patrick Kerr, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Terrence Riordan.
The Robber Bridegroom
05.19.16 (Off-Broadway)
Steven Pasquale, Ahna O'Reilly, Leslie Kritzer, Lance Roberts, Greg Hildreth, Andrew Durand, Evan Harrington, Nadia Quinn, Devere Rogers
Notes: Great capture of Roundabout's Revival production. Great performances from the whole cast! A
The Rocky Horror Show
07.11.01 (Broadway)
Tom Hewitt (Frank-N-Furter), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Magenta/Usherette), Luke Perry (Brad), Alice Ripley (Janet), Anna Gastayer (Columbia), Lea DeLaria (Eddie/Dr. Scott) and Dick Cavett (The Narrator)
Notes: Very clear with nice picture and sound A
The Royal Family
12.02.09 (Broadway)
Ana Gasteyer, John Glover, Rosemary Harris, Jan Maxwell, Larry Pine, Anthony Newfield (u/s Oscar Wolfe), Reg Rogers, Freddy Arsenault, Kelli Barrett, Caroline Stefanie Clay, Rufus Collins, David Greenspan, Joel Rooks, Henny Russell
The Scarlet Pimpernel
05.08.99 (Broadway)
Douglas Sills, Rex Smith, Rachel York
Notes: Few zooms, but this is still one of the best SP2 videos ever shot. Very clear throughout A
School of Rock
11.--.15 (Broadway)
Alex Brightman, Sierra Boggess, Spencer Moses, Mamie Parris, Bobbi Mackenzie, Evie Dolan, Carly Gendell, Brandon Niederauer, Isabella Russo, Jared Parker
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-
01.20.19 (Broadway) (NYCG8R's master)
Justin Collette (Dewey Finn), Jeremy Woodard (Theo), Mamie Parris (Rosalie Mullins), Johnathan Gould (Ned Schneebly), Lori Eve Marinacci (Patty Di Marco), Ava Briglia (Summer), Layla Capers (Tomika), Jost (Zack), Jordan Cole (Lawrence), Levi Buksbazen (Freddie), Montgomery Lamb (Katie), Madison Elizabeth Lagares (Shonelle), Sarah Walsh (Marcy), Hudson Loverro (Billy), Nirvaan Pal (Mason), Madalen Yarbrough Mills (Sophie), Katie Greendorfer (Madison)
Notes: Closing Night
She Loves Me
02.24.16 (Broadway)
Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Byron Jennings, Michael McGrath, Peter Bartlett, Nicholas Barasch.
Notes: Excellent HD capture of the highly reviewed revival. This is a great cast and they are giving terrific performances. A
06.16.16 (Broadway)
Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Gavin Creel, Tom McGowan, Byron Jennings, Nicholas Barasch, Peter Bartlett, Michael Fatica, Jim Walton, Alison Cimmet, Cameron Adams, Laura Shoop, Jenifer Foote, Gina Ferrall, Justin Bowen, Benjamin Eakeley, Andrew Kober.
Notes: There is a hilarious little blooper when Jane opens the champagne and it bubbles over, spilling onto the floor. Perfectly captured with no blackouts, no obstruction, and just some slight washout in a few wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. A+
06.30.16 (Broadway)
Laura Benanti (Amalia), Zachary Levi( Georg), Jane Krakowski (Ilona), Gavin Creel (Kodaly), Byron Jennings (Maraczek), Peter Bartlett (Head Waiter), Nicholas Barasch (Arpad), Tom McGowan (Sipos), Cameron Adams, Justin Bowen, Preston Truman Boyd, Alison Cimmet, Benjamin Eakeley, Sara Edwards, Michael Fatica, Gina Ferrall, Jenifer Foote, Andrew Kober, Laura Shoop, Jim Walton
Notes: mp4 file; pro-shot; BroadwayHD livestream
Show Boat
12.07.96 (Broadway)
Mark Jacoby, Rebecca Luker, Lonette McKee, John McMartin, Elaine Strich, Gretha Boston, Michel Bell
Notes: Directed by Hal Prince. Only full version of the revival although missing the first few minutes. Unfortunately lots of heads in the way and blackouts throughout. Some generational loss. D
Shuffle Along
04.12.16 (Broadway)
Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joshua Henry, Brooks Ashmanskas, Adrienne Warren.
Notes: Some heads at bottom of the screen in wide shots but don't distract from anything. This show changed a lot, so nice chance to see it evolving. A-
Six
09.15.18 (West End) (hitmewithyourbethshot's master)
Millie O’Connell (Anne Boleyn), Natalie Paris (Jane Seymour), Alexia McIntosh (Anne of Cleves), Aimie Atkinson (Catherine Howard), Jarneia Richard-Noel (Catherine of Aragon), Maiya Quansah-Breed (Catherine Parr)
Notes: mp4; Solid quality video! There is some obstruction with a bar that partially blocks some of the view of the show. Other than that, it's a good video of a very interesting show!
Skintight
06.--.18 (Broadway)
Idina Menzel, Jack Wetherall, Cynthia Mace, Stephen Carrasco, Will Brittain, Eli Gelb
Notes: A quality
Slut: A Wholesome New Musical
11.01.05
Jenn Colella (Delia), Mary Faber (Veronica), Harriett D. Foy (Lily), Andy Karl (Adam), Jim Stanek (Dan), David Josefsberg, Kevin Pariseau, Amanda Watkins
Notes: Many cover-ups and some heads in the way...what is caught is crystal clear though. Act 2 is better than act 1. B+
Slyfox
03.27.07 (Broadway)
Richard Dreyfuss, Eric Stoltz, Bob Dishy, Rene Auberjonois, Bronson Pinchot, Rachel York, Elizabeth Berkley, Professor Irwin Corey, Peter Scolari, Nick Wyman
Notes: Excellent picture and sound; nice video as always. A
Something Rotten!
03.23.15 (Broadway)
Brian d'Arcy James, Christian Borle, John Cariani, Heidi Blickenstaff, Brad Oscar, Kate Reinders, Brooks Ashmanskas, Peter Bartlett
Notes: Excellent HD video of the first Broadway preview, filmed from center mezzanine with excellent close-ups. A
07.23.16 (Broadway)
Rob McClure (Nick Bottom), Will Chase (Shakespeare), Josh Grisetti (Nigel Bottom), Jenny Hill (u/s Bea), Catherine Brunell (Portia), Brad Oscar (Nostradamus), David Beach (Brother Jeremiah)
Notes: Wonderful HD capture of the new replacement cast. Great to see Will in the role since he played the character in the prior workshops, before being cast in the Nashville television series! A
11.12.16 (Broadway)
Adam Pascal, Rob McClure, Leslie Kritzer, Josh Grisetti, Catherine Brunell, David Beach, Brad Oscar.
Notes: Excellent HD capture of the final Broadway cast. Everything is captured nicely and the cast was still giving their all! A
Sondheim’s 75th Anniversary Concert Celebration
07.08.05 (Hollywood Bowl)
Act One
Something's Coming - Jason Daniely
What More Do I Need? - Anne Hathaway
Opening Doors - Anne Hathaway, Eric McCormack, Alexander Gemignani, and Stephanie D'Abruzzo with Jason Alexander and Bernadette Peters
Being Alive - Bernadette Peters
Free - Jason Alexander and Adam Wylie
More - Vanessa Williams
In Buddy's Eyes - Marin Mazzie
There's Always a Woman –Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Marin Mazzie
Move On - Barbara Cook /Josh Groban
Tonight [Quartet] - Vanessa Williams, Jason Daniely, and Audra McDonald
Act Two
Broadway Baby - Elaine Stritch
Pretty Women - Jubilant Sykes and James Barbour
Ballad of Sweeney Todd - Jubilant Sykes, Josh Groban, and James Barbour
Not a Day Goes By / What Can You Lose? - Audra McDonald
Getting Married Today - Carol Burnett, Eric McCormack and Marin Mazzie
Losing My Mind - Barbara Cook
A Little Priest - Len Cariou /Angela Lansbury
Children Will Listen - Bernadette Peters
Our Time - Los Angeles Master Chorale
Notes: Complete version of the show, expertly edited together. Incredible video of this one night only concert. Also includes bonus pictures of celebrity arrivals, backstage photos, and fan photos. Multi camera shoot. DVD has professional menus, thumbnail images and chapter stops at the beginning of the musical numbers. Not pro shot but looks it!
Songs for a New World
05.05.05 (New York)
Andrea Burns, Jessica Mdaskey, Brooks Ashmanskas, Jerry Dixon
Notes: The show's author, Jason Robert Brown serves as pianist, conductor and emcee
(Sorta) Love Songs
09.21.09 (Birdland)
Jason Danieley, Marin Mazzie, Lisa Howard, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Daniel Reichard.
Notes: Proshot of 14 numbers, personally ripped by the Burkell and Loesel website before it got taken down. A
Spamalot
03.12.05 (Broadway)
Tim Curry (King Arthur), Michael McGrath (Patsy), David Hyde Pierce (Sir Robin), Hank Azaria (Sir Lancelot and other roles), Christopher Sieber (Sir Galahad and other roles), Sara Ramírez (Lady of the Lake), Christian Borle (Prince Herbert/Not Dead Fred/Historian/French Guard), Steve Rosen (Sir Bedevere and other roles), John Cleese (Recorded Voice of God)
Notes: Includes scanned Playbill info. Great video with excellent picture and sound; audience drowns out a line or lyric once in a while; minor blackouts throughout but never disrupts show. A
SpongeBob SquarePants The Musical
11.07.17 (Broadway)
Ethan Slater, Lilli Cooper, Gavin Lee, Brian Ray Norris, Danny Skinner, Wesley Taylor, Gaelen Gilland, Kyle Matthew Hamilton, Curtis Holbrook, Stephanie Hsu, L'ogan J'ones, Jai'Len Christine Li Josey, Tom Kenny, Kelvin Moon Loh, Lauralyn McClelland, Vasthy Mompoint, Oneika Phillips, J on Rua, JC Schuster, Abby C. Smith, Robert Taylor Jr., Allan K. Washington
Notes: Top of a head or two visible at the bottom of screen in the very wide shots
Spring Awakening
08.07.08 (Broadway)
Matt Doyle (Melchior), Alexandra Socha (Wendla), Gerard Canonico (Moritz), Emma Hunton (Ilse), Andrew Durand (Georg), Amanda Castanos (Martha), Jesse Swenson (Hanschen), Morgan Karr (Ernst), Gabe Violett (Otto), Emily Kinney (Anna), Caitlin Kinnunen (Thea), Christine Estabrook (Adult Woman), Glenn Fleshler (Adult Man)
10.18.15 (Broadway) (Deaf West)
Sandra Mae Frank (Wendla), Katie Boeck (Voice of Wendla), Austin P. McKenzie (Melchior), Daniel N. Durant (Moritz), Alex Boniello (Voice of Mortiz), Joshua Castille (Ernst), Andy Mientus (Hanschen), Krysta Rodriguez (Ilse), Camryn Manheim (Adult Woman/Wendla's Mother), Patrick Page (Adult Man), Marlee Matlin (Adult Woman/Melchior's mother)
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the stunning new revival. The cast gives beautiful performances in this fresh new Deaf West production which incorporates sign language. A.
11.15.15 (Broadway) (sunsetblvd79's master)
Austin McKenzie (Melchior), Sandra Mae Frank (Wendla), Katie Boeck (Voice of Wendla), Daniel N Durant (Moritz), Alex Boniello (Voice of Moritz), Krysta Rodriguez (Ilse), Andy Mientus (Hanschen), Joshua Castille (Ernst), Daniel David Stewart (Voice of Ernst), Treshelle Edmond (Martha), Kathryn Gallagher (Voice of Martha), Miles Barbee (Otto), Sean Grandillo (Voice of Otto), Alex Wyse (Georg), Ali Stroker (Anna), Amelia Hensley (Thea), Lauren Luiz (Melitta / Voice of Thea), Elizabeth Greene (u/s Adult Women), Alexandria Wailes (u/s Adult Women), Patrick Page (Adult Men), Russel Harvard (Adult Men)
Notes: This capture features the Adult Women understudies, who would go on to replace the originals. A good capture, but it will occasionally focus on the singing actors instead of the signing actors. Krysta Rodriguez's mic cut out during the dialogue before "Blue Wind," so she does the rest of the scene with a handheld mic and signing with just her right hand. Also includes Left Behind from a Jon Groff concert.
Star Wars: The Musical
05.25.96 (Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Performing Arts Center)
Kelvin Yu (Obi Wan Kenobi), Nathan Oliver (Luke Skywalker), Brandon Jones (Han Solo), Kerry Riccio (R2D2), Koki Furesh (Princess Leia), Garrin Hajeian (Darth Vader), John Zuckerman (Moff Tarkin), Geoff Grotz (C-3PO), Steve Selvaggio (General Dodonna), Mitch Webb (Chewbacca), Steve Thomas (Uncle Owen), Nicole LaBarbera (Aunt Beru), Tom Fish (Wuher/Biggs), Sabrina Blum, Ashley Bryant, Mike Budde, Anna Cavasos, Jessica Chan, Regan Daigneult, Amy Estabrook, Brooke Fisher, Thomas Gaul, Franca Giancaspero, Mike Heilmann, Steve Hicks, Jenna Hoffman, Marlo Huang, Kevin Jones, Alex Kitajima, Magee Kundrat, Diana Lawrence, Ryan Meyer, Adam Moore, Mike Moore, Courtney Moreno, Andy Ortner, Derek Robles, Erin Ross, Allison Schwartz, Kat Schwartz, Randy Schwartz, Paul Suhr, Steve Todd, Jodie VanNiel, David Vazzana, Julianne Weick, Clarence Woods
Notes: No smalls; looking for smalls
A Streetcar Named Desire
03.31.05 (Broadway)
Natasha Richardson, John C. Reilly, Amy Ryan, Chris Bauer
Notes: Nice video with excellent picture and sound. Includes interviews and news footage. A
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
06.--.18 (Broadway)
LaChanze, Ariana DeBose, Storm Lever, Aaron Krohn, Ken Robinson, Jared Zirilli.
Notes: Beautifully filmed from the balcony with no issues. The story of Donna Summer set to all of her hits, fun show and performances. A
Sunday in the Park with George
10.26.16 (Encores!)
Jake Gyllenhaal, Annaleigh Ashford, Phylicia Rashad, Lisa Howard, Zachary Levi, Carmen Cusack, Lauren Worsham, Ruthie Ann Miles, Gabriel Ebert, Brooks Ashmanskas, Liz McCartney.
03.08.17 (Broadway)
Jake Gyllenhaal, Annaleigh Ashford, Erin Davie, Penny Fuller, Brooks Ashmanskas, Jenni Barber, Jordan Gelber, Robert Sean Leonard, Liz McCartney, Ruthie Ann Miles, Ashley Park, Jennifer Sanchez.
Notes: Excellent HD capture of the Broadway transfer. The performances have really been fine tuned and beautifully performed. Jake and Annaleigh are perfection together. A
Sutton Foster and Seth Rudetsky: Broadway at The Art House
07.4&5.13 (Provincetown)
Seth Rudetsky, Sutton Foster
Notes: This show was part of a series of 10 unrehearsed shows produced and hosted by Seth which featured him asking a series of questions of his guests, then running to the piano to illustrate a point, or just an excuse for the guest to sing a song. Recorded live on July 4th and 5th, 2013 and edited together. Proshot. No smalls; looking for smalls
Sweet Charity
06.15.98 (Avery Fisher Music Hall)
Whoopi Goldberg, Debbie Allen, Donna McKechnie, Bebe Neuwirth, Chita Rivera, Gwen Verdon, David Warren-Gibson, Carol Arthur, Chuck Cooper, Ed Koch, David Dinkins, Dom DeLuise, Charles Nelson Reilly, Marla Maples, Robert Goulet, Jim Dale, John McMartin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hinton Battle, Robert Bianca, Lloyd Culbreath, Lillias White, Pamela Isaacs, Marisa Tomei, Betty Buckley.
Notes: Pro-Shot (for archival purposes) film of benefit concert for the American Foundation for AIDS Research and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at Avery Fisher Music Hall. A
Thoroughly Modern Millie
05.10.02 (Broadway)
Sutton Foster, Harriet Harris, Marc Kudisch, Gavin Creel
Notes: Fantastic capture and performances. Everything is well captured and crystal clear, from the master. Includes 2002 Drama Desk Performance by Sutton. A+
Tony Awards 2009 Preview Concert
05.18.09 (Visa Signature Telecast)
Features: Cheyenne Jackson singing “On Broadway”, Lauren Graham and Kate Jennings Grant from Guys and Dolls, Gavin Creel and the cast of Hair, Matt Cavenaugh and Josefina Scaglione from West Side Story, Stephanie J. Block from 9 to 5, Carole Shelley from Billy Elliot, Alice Ripley, Jennifer Damiano and Aaron Tveit from Next to Normal, Constantine Maroulis and Amy Spanger from Rock of Ages and Sutton Foster from Shrek.
Notes: A+
Tootsie
09.11.18 (Chicago)
Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, Sarah Stiles, John Behlmann, Andy Grotelueschen, Julie Halston, Michael McGrath.
Notes: Excellent HD capture of the first PreBroadway preview performance.
Tuck Everlasting
02.06.15 (Atlanta)
Beth Leavel, Sarah Charles Lewis, Michael Park, Terrence Mann, Robert Lenzi, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Fred Applegate.
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the PreBroadway tryout in Atlanta. This was Beth Leavel's first performance taking over for Carolee in the final few weeks of the run. Great performances and music! A+
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
08.30.98 (Broadway)
Helen Hunt, Paul Rudd, Kyra Sedgewick, Brian Murray, Amy Hill, Phillip Bosco, Max Wright, David Patrick Kelly, Daniel Sunjata
Notes: Lincoln Center Revival filmed for Live from Lincoln Center
Urban Cowboy
03.03.03 (Broadway)
Matt Cavanaugh, Jenn Collela, Marcus Chait, Sally Mayes, Leo Burmester.
Notes: Clear picture, good closeups. A
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom
03.28.05 (BC/EFA)
Charles Busch, Julie Halston, Sutton Foster, Brent Barrett, Phyllis Newman, Mario Cantone, Bruce Vilanch, Rebecca Luker
Notes: A special one-night-only BC/EFA 20th anniversary benefit production proshot. Pristine copy w no generational loss
Waitress
09.02.15 (Cambridge, MA)
Jessie Mueller, Keala Settle, Jeanna De Waal, Drew Gehling, Joe Tippett, Dakin Matthews, Eric Anderson, Jeremy Morse, Giana Ribeiro.
Notes: Stunning HD capture of the new Pre-Broadway Sara Bareilles musical. Beautiful production and equally stunning performances. Jessie as you have come to expect gives a flawless performance with such beautiful and heartbreaking moments, with a matching cast! A+
04.19.17 (Broadway)
Sara Bareilles (Jenna), Chris Diamantopoulos (Dr. Pomatter), Will Swenson (Earl), Charity Angel Dawson (Becky), Molly Jobe (u/s Dawn), Dakin Matthews (Joe), Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie), Eric Anderson (Cal)
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the new cast change as the composer, Sara Bareilles takes over Jenna. Her performance of "What Baking Can Do" will knock you onto the floor! Terrific and fresh cast with a ton of exciting energy!
05.--.18 (Broadway)
Katharine McPhee, Drew Gehling, Christopher Fitzgerald, Benny Allege, Caitlin Houlahan, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Steve Vinovich.
Notes: Nice capture of Kat in the role, from the balcony. A
09.--.18 (Broadway) (NYCG8R's master)
NaTasha Yvette Williams (Becky), Benny Elledge (Cal), Katie Lowes (Dawn), Drew Gehling (Dr. Pomatter), Ben Thompson (Earl), Matt DeAngelis (Father), Molly Jobe (t/r Francine Pomatter), Nicolette Robinson (Jenna), Steve Vinovich (Joe/Josie), Mariam Bedigian (Lulu), Molly Hager (Mother), Anastacia McCleskey (Nurse Norma), Adam Shapiro (Ogie)
Notes: Incredible capture of Nicolette's first few days in the role, and the first known video of Adam and Katie. The action is very well followed, filmed from the same seats as the May, 2018 video. The quality is gorgeous, and the closeups are beautiful.
War Paint
06.29.16 (Chicago)
Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, John Dossett, Douglas Sills, Joanna Glushak, Chris Hoch, Barbara Marineau
Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the PreBroadway tryout at the Goodman Theater. Stunning performances from both ladies. Glorious moment when Patti's bracelet and ring fall off mid song! A
04.29.17 (Broadway)
Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole, John Dossett, Douglas Sills, Joanna Glushak, Chris Hoch, Barbara Marineau.
Notes: A
We Are The Tigers
03.--.19 (Off-Broadway) (StarCuffedJeans' Master)
Lauren Zakrin (Riley), Wonu Ogunfowora (Cairo), Jenny Rose Baker (Kate), Celeste Rose (Chess), Zoe Jensen (Farrah), Mimi Scardulla (Reese), Kaitlyn Frank (Annleigh), Sydney Parra (Eva), Cathy Ang (Mattie), Louis Griffin (Clark)
Notes: mp4 files; The show starts at the beginning of "I Just Wanna" and missing part of "Mattie's Lament." There are a couple of heads that get in the way, but since the show was in a very small venue, it's to be expected.
When You Wish: The Story of Walt Disney
10.16.13 (Los Angeles)
Tim Martin Gleason (Walt Disney), Andy Umberger (Roy Disney), Brandi Burkhardt, Melissa Fahn, Norman Large, Louis Pardo, Kade Pait, Jake Davidson, Jennifer Brasuell, Katy Harvey, Aurore Joly, Lorenzo King, David Michael Laffey, Morgan Marcell, Garrett Marshall, Thomas Adoue Polk, Kirklyn Robinson, Nick Tubbs, Salvatore Vassallo, Louis A Williams
Notes: Excellent capture of this fantastic new musical; a few very quick dropouts in the beginning of act one, but no major blackouts; no obstruction and no washout; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; great clear sound; includes curtain call.
White Christmas
12.--.06 (UK Tour)
Tim Flavin (Phil), Ken Kercheval (General), Lorna Luft (Martha), Craig McLachlan (Bob), Emma Kate Nelson (Judy), Rachel Stanley (Betty)
Notes: This stationary full stage shot was taped through the theatre’s in-house camera. Sound is directly from the soundboard. Unfortunately, there is considerable spotlight washout but it's still great fun to watch and the sound is just wonderful!
--.--.07 (Boston)
Brian d'Arcy James (Bob); Jeffry Denman (Phil); Kerry O'Malley (Betty); Meredith Patterson (Judy)
Notes: House camera and direct sound; complete show. B+
Wicked
10.12.03 (Broadway)
Idina Menzel (Elphaba); Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda); Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero); Joel Grey (The Wizard); William Youmans (Doctor Dillamond); Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible); Michelle Federer (Nessarose); Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq)
05.08.05 (Tour - Chicago)
Stephanie J. Block, Kendra Kassebaum, Derrick Williams, Carol Kane, Jenna Leigh Green, Timothy Britten Parker
Notes: Substantial blackouts. Shaking. Filmed behind someone's head, so half the stage is blocked. Crystal clear focus, though, on the visible parts. For Good is immaculate. Defying Gravity and Popular minimally affected. Audio is perfect. Performances are excellent. Kendra has a couple of ad-libs.
07.24.05 (Broadway)
Saycon Sengbloh (Elphaba s/b); Megan Hilty (Glinda); Jerad Bortz (Fiyero u/s); Ben Vereen (The Wizard); William Youmans (Doctor Dillamond); Rue McClanahan (Madame Morrible); Stacie Morgain Lewis (Nessarose u/s); Jeffrey Kuhn (Boq)
01.08.06 (Broadway) (Shoshana, David, Rue & Michelle's Last)
Shoshana Bean, Megan Hilty, David Ayers, Ben Vereen, Rue McClanahan, Michelle Federer, Robb Sapp, Sean McCourt
Notes: A little shaky from time to time and some spotlight washout. Includes speeches. B
07.02.07 (Broadway) (SunsetBlvd79's master)
Caissie Levy (Elphaba u/s); Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda); Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero); David Garrison (The Wizard); Steven Skybell (Doctor Dillamond); Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible); Cristy Candler (Nessarose); Logan Lipton (Boq)
Notes: First performance as Elphaba for Caissie Levy
10.09.07 (Broadway) (Stephanie & Annaleigh's First)
Stephanie J. Block, Annaleigh Ashford, Sebastian Arcelus, Kathy Santen (u/s Morrible), Lenny Wolpe, Cristy Candler, Logan Lipton, Steven Skybell
Notes: Filmed beautifully, with transitions captured. Minimal shaking or crazy zooms.
01.18.08 (Los Angeles)
Cast: Caissie Levy (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),Jo Anne Worley (Madame Morrible), John Rubinstein (Wizard), Marcie Dodd (Nessarose), Michael Drolet (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond), Matthew Stocke (Witch´s Father/Ozian Official)
Notes: Shot from mid-orchestra, lots of good close-ups, minimal washout and almost no obstruction. Missing the Train Station scene, "One Short Day" and "A Sentimental Man", due to ushers. Caissie and Megan were in great form, from the master. A
03.13.08 (Broadway)
Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), David Burnham (Fiyero), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Ben Liebert (Boq), Miriam Margolyes (Mme. Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Notes: Some parts are a tad dark and some scenes are a little shaky, but nothing bad at all, a really nice capture. A-
04.23.08 (Los Angeles) (SunsetBlvd79's master)
Marcie Dodd (Elphaba u/s); Megan Hilty (Glinda); Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero); John Rubinstein (The Wizard); Timothy Britten Parker (Doctor Dillamond); Jo Anne Worley (Madame Morrible); Laura Dysarczyk (Nessarose u/s); Michael Drolet (Boq)
04.24.08 (Los Angeles)
Teal Wicks (s/b Elphaba), Megan Hilty, John Rubinstein, Jo Anne Worley, Kristoffer Cusick, Marcie Dodd, Michael Drolet, Timothy Britten Parker
Notes: Beautiful capture with amazing closeups. Performances were fantastic all the way around; very good video. A
06.15.08 (Broadway)
Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba); Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda); David Burnham (Fiyero); Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard); Michael DeVries (Doctor Dillamond u/s); Kathy Santen (Madame Morrible u/s); Cristy Candler (Nessarose); ? (Boq)
Notes: Final performance for Stephanie J. Block
08.05.08 (Broadway) (2 discs)
Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Aaron Tveit (Fiyero), Jayne Houdyshell (Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Ben Liebert (Boq),Stephen Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Notes: No obstructions, only two brief blackouts at the beginning of Act 2. Slight shakiness and good combination of close-ups and full stage. A-
08.09.08 (Los Angeles)
Teal Wicks, Erin Mackey, Adam Lambert (u/s Fiyero), Jo Ann Worley, John Rubinstein, Michael Drolet, Briana Yacavone, David DeVries.
Note: Some cover-ups but nice capture and great performances from the cast
10.31.08 (Los Angeles) (Eden & Megan's First Back)
Eden Espinosa, Megan Hilty, Derrick Williams, Carol Kane, David Garrison, Briana Yacavone, Eddy Rioseco, David DeVries
Notes: A great capture of a stellar performance. There are quite a few cover-ups through the first half of the first act, up to Popular, but most of them are very short. The video is also a little bit shaky but never for more than a few seconds at a time.
01.11.09 (Los Angeles) (Closing Night) (2 discs)
Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), Briana Yacavone (Nessarose), Eddy Rioseco (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dillamond), Carol Kane (Morrible), David Garrison (Wizard)
Notes: Many blackouts and a little head obstruction, but still a great capture. A-
06.25.16 (Broadway) (SunsetBlvd79's master)
Rachel Tucker (Elphaba); Carrie St. Louis (Glinda); Jonah Platt (Fiyero); Peter Scolari (The Wizard); ? (Doctor Dillamond); Judy Kaye (Madame Morrible); Dawn E. Cantwell (Nessarose); Zachary Noah Piser (Boq)
07.--.18 (Broadway) (NYCG8R's master)
Jessica Vosk (Elphaba); Amanda Jane Cooper (Glinda); Curt Hansen (Fiyero temp); Kevin Chamberlin (The Wizard); Martin Moran (Doctor Dillamond); Isabel Keating (Madame Morrible); Kristen Martin (Nessarose); Jye Frasca (Boq)
The Wild Party
07.17.15 (Encores)
Sutton Foster, Steven Pasquale, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joaquina Kalukango, Miriam Shor, Ryan Andes, Talene Monahon
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
Wishful Drinking
11.29.09 (Broadway)
Carrie Fisher
Notes: A great capture of this hilarious (and true) story told by Princess Leia herself. Great for fans of Carrie or Star Wars.
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
12.29.10 (Broadway)
Sherie Rene Scott, Patti LuPone, Laura Benanti, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Danny Burstein, 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,
Notes: Good video however when action is at the foot of the stage, the damn Belasco bar and a few heads from people leaning over are in the way; disc also includes Press Reels, Cast/Creative interviews and video of David Yazbek singing songs from the show; nice video with clear picture and sound A-
Wonderland
05.12.11 (Broadway)
Janet Dacal (Alice), Darren Ritchie (White Knight/Jack), Kate Shindle (The Mad Hatter), Karen Mason (The Queen of Hearts), Carly Rose Sonenclar (Chloe), E. Clayton Cornelious (Caterpillar), Jose Llana (El Gato), Edward Staudenmayer (The White Rabbit), Danny Stiles (Morris the March Hare)
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
Xanadu
11.10.07 (Broadway) (Matinee)
Kerry Butler, Cheyenne Jackson, Mary Testa, Jackie Hoffman, Tony Roberts, Andre Ward, Ryan Watkinson (u/s Thalia), Anika Larsen, Kenita Miller
Notes: Beautifully filmed. Audio is excellent. A few heads at the bottom of the screen in wide shots, but they don't detract from the action on stage. First performance of the show after the strike, so a funny line change was put in the show. The DVD has been enhanced with animated menus and scene selections with chapter stops for all of the musical numbers. A
XOXO-XMas
11.30.09 (Birdland)
Stephanie J. Block
Notes: This is a great clear video and a wonderful holiday concert by Stephanie. A+
Young Frankenstein
08.28.07 (Seattle)
Roger Bart, Megan Mullally, Sutton Foster, Shuler Hensley, Andrea Martin, Fred Applegate, Christopher Fitzgerald.
Notes: Excellent Video, no blackouts or coverups. A
11.10.07 (Broadway)
Roger Bart, Megan Mullally, Sutton Foster, Shuler Hensley, Andrea Martin, Fred Applegate, Christopher Fitzgerald.
Notes: Amazing capture and fun performances. The changes from Seattle tighten up the show. Also includes Transylvania Mania, Roll in the Hay, Together Again as performed on The Today Show. A+