Recordings

Dogfight (8/15/12) 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), James Moye (Lounge Singer)

A Doll’s Life (1982) Broadway

Tommy Tune, Dee Hoty, Allan Mangaser, Sandi DeGeorge, Aaron Burr, Joel Blum, Jessica Wu, Matthew Crowie. This was filmed during the last stop of the US National Tour in Chicago. Beautifully shot, occasional heads in the bottom of the shot. A

Michael X. Martin. Pro shot Archival tape of regional production. Different than the Wildhorn version from Broadway. A-

Frank Wildhorm Musical. Tom Hewitt (Dracula), Jenn Morse (Mina) Tom Stuart (Harker), Tom Flynn (Van Helsing), Amy Rutburg (Lucy), Chris Hoch (Arthur Homwood) B

Tom Hewitt, Melissa Errico, Darren Ritchie, Kelly O'Hara, Stephen McKinley Henderson. Good Video A

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jennifer Holliday, Ben Harney, Cleavant Derricks, Obba Babatunde Some short blackouts and some heads blocking sometimes, but surprisingly good for its age. Great sound. B

Lillias White, Audra McDonald, Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Billy Porter, Darius DeHaas. Pro-shot performance. Great concert. A

Frenchie Davis (Effie), Ramona Keller. Pro-Shot. Great Video. A

Cast: Moya Angela (Effie White), Syesha Mercado (Deena Jones), Chaz Lamar Shepherd (Curtis Taylor Jr.), Chester Gregory (James Thunder Early), Adrienne Warren (Lorrell Robinson), Trevon Davis (CC White), Margaret Hoffman (Michelle Morris), Milton Craig Nealy (Marty). Great Capure A

Original London Cast. Great Capture. A

Fantastic tape of Elaine's one-woman show, written by John Lahr. Usually focussed in tight on Elaine. This is the full version of the show, unlike the edited HBO version. A-

Sebastian Arcelus, Amy Spanger, Beth Leavel, George Wendt, Mark Jacoby, Michael McCormick, Michael Mandell, Mattew Gumley, Valerie Wright. Great recording. A

Patti Murin, Adam Monley, Dani Marcus, Will Reynolds, Brian Herndon, Amanda Naughton, Don Noble, Suzanne Grodner, Richert Easley, Allison Spratt Pearce, Adam Daveline, Kelly Hutchinson. First miute or so of each act is blacked out; the rest of the show is complete; one head blocks a small portion of the front of the stage, more noticeable in act two, not never blocks the action; slight washout in some of the wide shots; sound is a little quite during the dialogue scenes, but otherwise good; nice picture. A 2 DVDs

Daniel Radcliffe, Richard Griffiths, Kate Mulgrew, Anna Camp, T. Ryder Smith. Taped from the side orchestra, so hard to see a lot. But amazing this even exisits B-

Sherie Rene Scott, Eamon Foley, Lindsay Mendez, Betsy Wolfe.   A

Ryan Ward (Ash), Danielle Meierhenry (Cheryl), Lexie Galante (Linda), Kylee Evans (Shelly), Matt Olmstead (Scott), Trevor Martin (Ed), Meredith Shaw (Annie), Tim Evans (Moose), Mike "Nug" Nahgrang (Jake) Pro-shot. Near perfect audio, great video of a really fun show. A

Hunter Foster (Che), Sutton Foster (Mistress). Slight Generational Loss, but nothing major. Picture and sound are pretty good. It is kind of odd to see two future Broadway stars in the most humble of community theatre beginnings. B

Natalie Toro (Eva), Raul Esparza (Che), Raymond Jaramillo McLeod (Peron), Angela Covington (Peron’s Mistress), Tom Flynn (Magaldi). Some generation watch but completely watchable. B

Elena Roger, Philip Quast,Matt Rawle. Audio is great, but video goes in and out. Only about 70 percent there, but when you can see, great performances. B

Elena Roger, Ricky Martin, Michael Ceveris, Max Von Essen, Rachel Potter, Maya Jade Frank. Great Caputre. A

Jesica Lea Patty (u/s Evita), Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Esson, Rachel Potter. 2 DVDs

Caroline Bowman, Josh Young, Christopher Johnstone, Sean MacLaughlin, Krystina Alabado. Beautiful HD Capture with no obstructions. 2 DVDs. A

Evan Pappas (Marvin), Roger Bart (Whizzer), Adam Heller (Mendel), Josh Ofrane (Jason Act I), Etan Ofrane (Jason Act II), Barbara Walsh (Trina), Andrea Frierson (Dr. Charlotte), Joanne Baum (Cordelia). Great for age. A-

Mandy Patinkin, Stephen Bogardus, Carolee Carmello, Barbara Walsh, Andrew Harrison Leeds, Chip Zien . Great video for its age, some washout but still amazing quality for it. B

Fame Becomes Me (7/16/2006) Chicago, IL

Andrew McCarthy, Keri Russell, Jeremy Pivin. Well filmed. A-

Cast: Sahr Ngaujah (Fela Anikulapo-Kuti), Abena Koomson (Funmilayo), Sparlha Swa (Sandra). Great Capture. A

Harvey Fierstein and Andrea Martin. Not a bad video A-

Harvey Fierstein, Rosie O'Donnell. Filmed from orchestra and there is a head in the way at times but a great video with beautiful close-ups amazing and fantastic sound.

Includes playbill info. NY 1 interviews/reviews. A-
Finian's Rainbow (10/24/2009) Broadway

Kate Baldwin, Cheyenne Jackson, Christopher Fitzgerald, Jim Norton, Terri White, William Youmans. Great Video. A

Cheyenne Jackson, Kate Baldwin, Jim Norton, Christopher Fitzgerald, Chuck

Zachary Levi, Krysta Rodriquez, Sara Chase, Kate Loprest. 2 DVDs

Date: 08/09
Cast: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Karen Ziemba, Barbara Walsh, Sam Harris, Brad Oscar, John Dossey. Archival filming from the Old Globe production with hopes of Broadway. Full stage shot Archival recording, with great sound and very clear picture. A

An old video but very watchable quality. B-

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Noel Sullivan, Bruno Langley, Bernie 
Nolan, Michael Conway, Simon Harvey, Gavin Spokes, Vas Constanti, 
Carryl Thomas, Djalenga Scott, Ruthie Stephens, Vanessa Leigh Hicks. Good Quality. A

Lea Salonga, Sandra Allen and Original Broadway Cast. A-

Ron Bohmer, Rachel Wanet. Excellent video that is almost pro-quality. Amazing singers, inventive staging and unique, haunting music. A moving theater piece. A

Playwrights Horizons concert back in 2003. Most of the original cast. Good video. A

Ann Miller, Donna McKeckie. Not too bad. A-

Blythe Danner, Gregory Harrison, Judith Ivey, Treat Williams and Revival Cast. Great Video with lots of close ups. Some out of focus (was a dark show) A

Bernadette Peters, Jan Maxwell, Danny Burstein, Ron Raines, Elaine Paige, Linda Lavin, Terrence Currier, Rosalind Elias, Florence Lacey, Régine, David Sabin, Susan Watson, Terri White, Christian Delcroix, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Lora Lee Gayer, Michael Hayes, Kirsten Scott, Frederick Strothers, Nick Verina. A

Jeremy Kushnier, Catherine Cox, Stephen Lee Anderson, DeeHoty, Jennifer Laura Thompson. Very well done video that is only missing the first few moments of the opening dance number.  Shot from the rear mezzanine, but the taper manages excellent zooms and captures all the action.  Energetic young cast.  Nice dancing. A-

Stephen Webb, Twinnie Lee Moore, Richard Grieve, Maureen Nolan, Robbie Scotcher, Simon Lipkin, Jodie Jacobs, Tarisha Rommick, Claire-Louise Mealor, Lisa Peacel. Not bad, a little all over the place but clear. A-

Cast unknown. Some generation loss. B

Shuler Hensley, Ivan Rutherford, Rita Harvey, J.C. Hoyt, Howie Smith, Steven Stuts, Kelly Ellenwood, Bob Freschi, Kathleen Campbell, Justin Greer, Tener Brown, Cherylyn Jones, Jen MacQueen, Amanda Brook Marin, Steven Petrillo, Tom Titone, Mason Roberts. Not really sure on the history of this vid but Pro-Shot and very clear. A

Nathan Lane, Chris Kattan, John Byner, Daniel Davis.  Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  Book adapted by Nathan Lane.  Digital, first generation, some washout. B

Frank Langella, Michale Sheen. Excellent up close recording . Includes Playbill info and NY1Reviews. A

Patrick Wilson, Emily Skinner, OBC. Great video, lots of close ups. A –

Will Chase (Jerry), Daniel Sherman Stewart (Dave), Steven Skybell (Harold), Chris Diamantopoulos (Ethan), Larry Marshall (Horse), Danny Gurwin (Malcolm), Emily Skinner (Vicki). Digital, shot from mezz with no heads in the way. Excellent clarity and closeups; one of the best videos I've come across. A-

Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Sutton Foster, Idina Menzel, Ricki Lake, Spencer Kayden, Kristin Chenoweth, LaChanze, Julia Murney, Ana Gasteyer, Lilias White, Jane Krakowski, Alice Playten, Bebe Neuwirth, Judy Kuhn, Andrea Martin, Carolee Carmello, Peter Gallagher. Actor's Fund benefit concert. Excellent quality--beautiful picture and sound, with lots of close-ups. A

Nathan Lane, Mary Testa, Ernie Sabella and the OBC. Some generation loss but not bad at all for its age. A great shot. B

Whoopi Goldberg, Lewis J. Stadlen, Ernie Sabella, Jessica Boevers. Pro Shot w/Time Code. Press Reels only A

Richard Fleeshman, Cassie Levy, Sharon D. Clark
A musical adaptation of the 1990 film which starred Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg with usic and lyrics by Dave Stewart (of the Eurhythmics); staged reading filmed with multiple cameras, with sound patched directly in from the soundboard. A

Caissie Levy, Richard Fleeshman, Sharon D. Clarke, Andrew Langtree

Nicely filmed from the balcony, but heads appear in the frame throughout, occasionally obstructing the action onstage. B
Ghost the Musical (3/17/12) Broadway

Cast: Richard Fleeshman (Sam Wheat), Caissie Levy (Molly Jensen), Moya Angela (Oda Mae Brown), Bryce Pinkham (Carl Bruner), Michael Balderrama (Willie Lopez), Tyler McGee (Subway Ghost), Lance Roberts (Hospital Ghost), Carly Huges (Louise)

Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden.   A-

Sharp, crisp video missing first few minutes-starts with "Lazarus" scene. Great taping with excellent color and sound. A-

Hunter Parrish, Wallace Smith, Uzo Aduba, Nick Blaemire, Morgan James, Telly Leung, Lindsay Mendez, George Salazar, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Joaquina Kalukango (Celisse u/s), nice steady capture of this very small show. First five minutes are "wandering" and mostly dark while cast was in audience with cellphones for the Prologue. This is a great ensemble cast show.  A-

Don Murray, Kathryn Hays. Pro shot video from North Shore Music Theater; some generation loss but otherwise well filmed. B

David Larsen, Kate Reinders, Tituss Burgess, Brandon Wardell, Jessica-Snow Wilson, Sebastian Arcelus, Tracee Beazer, Heath Calvert, Janet Dacal, Tom Deckman. Nice picture and sound. Good video. A

Kathleen Turner, Alicia Silverstone, Jason Biggs and rest of OBC. Very nice video, a little generation loss. B

David Carroll, Liliane Montevecchi, Jane Krakowski, Michael Jeter. Shot from Stage Right. Even though it takes a little getting used to how this was shot, it's from a pretty low-generation copy and you get a great idea of Tommy Tune's staging. Unfortunately, while the video is pretty watchable, the audio keeps dropping in and out. C

Brent Barrett, Jane Krakowski, Michael Jeter, Liliane Montevecchi

Dark but eminently watchable video of the original London production. B
Grease! London

London Production with Linzi Hateley as Rizzo. Some generation loss but watchable. B

Lea Salonga. A little blurry but not too bad. Don’t have much info about this one. B

Max Crumm, Laura Osnes, Lindsay Mendez, Jenny Powers, Kirsten Wyatt, Matthew Saldivar, Robyn Hurder, Ryan Binder, Stephen R. Buntrock.  Beautifully shot, crystal clear, an occasional head appears in shot every once in a while but nothing too bad at all, crispness and clarity of this video is amazing. A

Marya Grandy, Linda Hart, Shuler Hensley, Kaitlin Hopkins, Leslie Kritzer, Orfeh, Wayne Wilcox. Matinee performance. Video was filmed from the orchestra section of the theatre, so there are heads at the bottom of the picture, but the taper does his best to shoot around them. Occasionally blurry. Some nice close ups. Missing the very last minute up the show. B

Closing Night. Marya Grandy (Linoleum), Linda Hart (Betty), Shuler Hensley (Norbert), Kaitlin Hopkins (Jeannie), Leslie Kritzer (Pickles), Orfeh (Pippi), Wayne Wilcox (Leo/Duke) A

Cast: Didi Conn, Ned Eisenberg, Edward Hibbert, Lee Lewis, Katie MacNichol. Directed by Julie Taymour. Great shot. A

Christine Ebersole and original cast. Great capture. A

Stubby Kaye, Ben Vereen, Leilani Jones

Yet another 80s Hal Prince flop, with a heartbreaker of a score by Larry Grossman and Jones' Tony-winning turn. Good quality for the age. B
Guys And Dolls (5/15/92) Broadway Revival 

Nathan Lane, Faith Prince, Peter Gallagher and Revival Cast. Spotlight washout from video age. B

Patrick Swayze, Samantha Janus, Norman Bowman, Vivien Carter as (u/s) Sarah, Dominic Watson as (u/s) Nicely Nicely, Denise Pitter as (u/s) General Cartwright, Nick Cavaliere. Great production and filming. A

Lauren Graham (Miss Adelaide), Kate Jennings Grant (Sarah Brown), Oliver Platt (Nathan Detroit), Craig Bierko (Sky Masterson), Titus Burgess (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Steve Rosen (Benny Southstreet), Glenn Fleshler (Big Jule), Adam LeFevre (Lt. Brannigan), Jim Ortlieb (Arvide Abernathy), Mary Testa (General Cartwright). Good Quality, some stage searching. Also includes “A Bushell and a Peck” and “Adelaide’s Lament” from 2/14/09 performance. A-

Tyne Daly, Crista Moore, and revival cast from early 90s. Lots of generation loss. B-

Betty Buckley and Deborah Gibson. Not a bad video. Knockout performances from both women. B

Bernadette Peters, Tammy Blanchard, John Dosset. Here is Bernadette's tour-de-force as Mama Rose. Some great close-ups. The shooting is great quality, and the picture is sharp and clear. B

Press Reels, but over 45mins of footage of the show. Pro Shot. A

Idina Menzel, Luther Creek, Tom Plokin. Shot from upper balcony. Some Generation loss. Act 1 Only. B

Actors Fund Benefit Concert Rehearsal. A

Actors Fund Benefit Concert Performance PRO SHOT A

Will Swenson (Berger), Gavin Creel (Claude), Cassie Levy (Sheila), Kacie Sheik (Jeanie), Darius Nichols (Hud), Bryce Ryness (Woof), Sasha Allen (Dionne), Saycon Sengbloh (Tribe), well filmed from high up in the balcony, occasional black outs, heads at the bottom of the screen but nothing too bad, DVD has opening menu with chapter stops and thumbnail images for all musical numbers, A-

Kevin Kern (Claude), Steel Burkhardt (Berger), Caissie Levy (Sheila), Sasha Allen (Dionne), Kacie sheik (Jeannie), Allison Case (Crissy), Matt DeAngelis (Woof), Darius Nichols (Hud), Ato Blankson-Wood, Lauren Elder, Allison Guinn, Phyre Hawkins, Crystal Joy, Kaitlin Kiyan, Andrew Kober, John Moauro, Aki Omoshaybi, Brandon Pearson, Megan Reinking, Paris Remillard, Oliver Roll, Hannah Shankman, Maya Sharpe, Patrick Smyth, Donna Steele, Liam Tamne Second-to-last performance, final matinee. Partial recording, about an hour and a half footage. A –

Tour Opening Night: Steel Burkhardt, Paris Remillard, Phyre Hawkins, Matt DeAngelis, Darius Nichols, Caren Lyn Tackett, Kacie Sheik, Kaitlin Kiyan. Beautiful capture of the Opening Night performance of the Tour cast. Great to see the cast full of energy and Caren back in the role of Shelia. A

Marissa Jaret Winokur, Havery Fiernstein, Kerry Butler and the Original Bway Cast Great Video with lots of close ups. A-

John Pinette, Michelle Dowdy (u/s), Stephen DeRosa, Darlene Love, Michael Cunio (u/s), Tevin Campbell, Becky Gulsvig, Leah Hocking, Tracy Miller, Andrew Rannels. Great Video! Great Caputre! Some spotlight washout, but not bad. A-

Shannon Durig, Blake Hammond, Diana DeGarmo, Stephen DeRosa, Darlene Love, Tevin Campbell, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Lisa Jolley, Isabel Keating, Tara Macri, Kevin Meaney, Naturi Naughton, and Aaron Tveit. One of the best Hairpsray videos out there. A

Wayne Alan Wilcox (“Rabbi” Josef Roman Cykowski), Will Blum (Ari “Lesh” Leshnikoff), Matt Bailey (Harry Frommerman), Will Taylor (Erwin “Chopin” Bootz), Chris Dwan (Erich Collin), Douglas Williams (Bobby Biberti), Leigh Ann Larkin (Mary Hegel), Hanna Corneau (Ruth Stern). Beautifully Filmed from the balcony. 2 DVDs. A

Jim Parsons, Jessica Hetch, Charles Kimbrough, Larry Bryggman, Carol Kane, Peter Benson, Tracee Chimo, Holly Fain, Angela Paton, Rich Sommer, Morgan Spector, Crystal Clear, No Obstructions. A

Annaleigh Ashforh (Veronica), Jeremy Jordan (Dean), Jenna Leigh Green (Heather Chandler, Corri English (Heather McNamara, Christine Lakin (Heather Duke), James Snyder (Kurt), PJ Griffith (Ram), Julie Garnye (Martha). Not the full reading but basically all of the musical numbers in their entirey. Very close picture, fantasic audio. A great fun night. A-

Barrett Wilbert Weed, Dan Domenech (u/s J.D),Charissa Hogeland, Elle McLemore, Alice Lee, Katie Ladner. 2 DVDs

John Cameron Mitchell, Producer’s Copy of the show. Broadcast Quality; Excellent performance of a superb show captured with great quality. Filmed on 3 camera angles. Tape includes the 1999 Easter Bonnets skit after the show. A

Carol Channing, Michael DeVries, Jay Garner, Florence Lacey, Cory English. Great taping for age. Also includes Carol Channing Opening night Speech welcoming Mary Martin in the audience. B

Jeffrey M. Wright (Rob), Kimi Short (Laura), Mike Dowdy (Dick), Terrie Carolan (Anna), Todd Micall (Bruce Springsteen). Presented by New Line Theatre. Nice Production. Filmed used one camcorder on a tripod. 2 DVDs. A

Jordan Campbell, Andrea Ross, Olivia Baackes, Dylan Tedaldi, Sarah Konowitz

Good video of a decent high school performance. Good picture, sound could be better. This was the world premiere of the stage version. B
High School Musical (1/28/07) Atlanta, Theatre Under the Stars

World Premiere. SM calling copy, cues are called throughout the video.

John Jeffrey Martin, Arielle Jacobs, Bobby List, Patti Murin, Shakiem Evans, Shaullanda La Combe, Oliva Oguma. Still Camera. A-
High School Musical (8/12/07) Tour, Chicago      
John Jeffrey Martin, Arielle Jacobs, Renee Marino (u/s) Sharpay, Bobby List, Shakiem Evans, Shaullanda LaCombe, Ellen Harvey, Ron Bohmer. A beautiful capture of a very charming and fun production with talent to match. Also includes performance from Taste of Chicago. A-
The History Boys (5/6/06) Broadway
Richard Griffiths - Hector, Frances de la Tour - Mrs. Lintott, Clive Merrison - Headmaster, Stephen Campbell Moore – Irwin. A
Holler If Ya Hear Me (6/6/14) Broadway

Saul Williams, Christopher Jackson, Ben Thompson, Tonya Pinkins, Saycon Sengbloh, John Earl Jelks, Joshua Boone. The disc also includes a TV commercial, and 2 short behind the scene clips. Mostly just a full stage shot - no zooms- probably filmed with an iPhone or something similar. B

Gavin Creel (Ugly) - Pro Shot, archival taping A

Vivian Nixon, Keith David, Ann Duquesnay, Allen Hidalgo, Wynonna Smith, Michael Balderrama, Samantha Pollino. Great picture and sound. A

John Mahoney, Christine Baranski, Swoosie Kurtz, Julie Hagerty, Ben Stiller, Richard Portnow. Pro-shot for tv. Picture is slightly washed out, but good…and sound is a little muddled, but good. A-

Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Christopher Abbott, Susan Bennett, Jimmy Davis, Hailey Feiffer, Mary Beth Hurt, Alison Pill, Thoams Sadoski, Tally Sessions
First few minutes (which is just Ben Stiller sitting at a piano) are audio only and last 20 seconds and curtain call are audio only as well (all with still images over the sound) due to ushers. Disc also includes interviews and opening night footage. A

John Larroquette, Stefan Karl, James Royce Edwards, Melinda Glib, Danny Gurwin, Rosemary Loar, Issadora Tulalian, Stuart Zagnit. Very cute little show from the sitdown LA produciton with the "White Cast"; great capture with no obstructions although about 1 minute of wandering when the lights come up for the "sing along". Nice video A-

Jeff McCarthy (The Grinch), Ken Land (Old Max), Gilber L. Bailery II (Young Max), Tori Feinstein (Cindy-Lou Who), Paul Aquirre (Papa Who), Natalie Hill (Mama Who), Philip Hoffman (Grandpa Who), Rosemary Loar (Grandma Who). A rather literal translation of the classic boo, few blackouts that are a few seconds long due to late seating, some slight wandering when the audience lights are on and everyone joins in for “You’re a Mean One, Mr Grinch”, A

Revial Cast with Matthew Broderick & Megan Mullally. Not bad for age. B

Daniel Radcliffe, John Larroquette, Tammy Blanchard, Rose Hemingway, Christopher J. Hanke, Rob Bartlett, Mary Faber, Ellen Harvey, Michael Park, Cameron Adams, Cleve Asbury, Tanya Birl and Anderson Cooper. Very nice capture! A

Darren Criss, Beau Bridges, Rose Hemingway, Tammy Blanchard, Christopher J. Hanke, Michael Park, Holly Ann Butler as (u/s) Smitty), Ellen Harvey, Rob Bartlett. Excellent capture of Darren's three week stint with the show. Tons of excitement from the audience which made the cast sparkle even more. Show is top shape and Darren is charming as one would expect! 

Nick Jonas, Beau Bridges, Rose Hemingway, Tammy Blanchard, Michael Urie, Mary Faber, Ellen Harvey, Michael Park, Rob Bartlett.  Filmed from the balcony.  Heads appear in the frame in the wider shots, but the filmer does a good job of filming around them.  An occasional blackout or two

Live action stage show at Disney/MGM Studios at Walt Disney World in Orlando. About 35 minutes long, very good recording. A

Brian Bedford, Dana Ivey, Paxton Whitehead, Amanda Leigh Cobb, Santino Fontana, David Furr, Tim MacDonald, Paul O’Brien, Charlote Parry, Sara Topham. Disc includes 20 minutes of Opening Night Footage and interviews. Very Good Audio and Video.

Courtney Balan* (Jenny), Christopher J. Hanke, David Turner, Chiara Navarra, Michael J. Farina, Brynn Williams. Not a bad video of this show. A-

Pre Broadway Tryout of original show. Chip Zien (Baker), Joanna Gleason (Baker's Wife), Ellen Foley (Witch) and John Cunningham (Narrator)

Some Differences in show, lots of generation loss. C
Into the Woods (1988) Broadway

Bernadette Peters, Chip Zion, Joanna Gleason. Pro-shot for TV. A

Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien, Kim Crosby, Tim Aldredge, Ben Wright, Danielle Ferland, Chuck Wagner, Barbara Bryne, Pamela Winslow, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Joy Franz, Kay McClelland, Lauren Mitchell, Merle Louise, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Edmund Lyndeck Pro-Shot Behind The Scenes Special A-

Original Revival Cast - Vanessa Williams (Witch), Laura Benanti (Cinderella), Stephen DeRosa (Baker), Kerry O’Malley (Baker’s Wife), Adam Wylie (Jack), Greg Edelman (Cinderella’s Prince), Molly Ephraim (Little Red), Christopher Sieber (Rapunzel’s Prince), Mary Louise Burke (Jack’s Mother)

Beth Leavel, Tim Hartmann, Sarah Jean Ford, Hunter Foster, Brynn O’Malley, Stanley Bahorek, Betsy Lawerence, Jennifer Cody, Kevin Earley, Greggory Brandt, Kaitlyn Davidson. Clear picture, little obstruction at times. A

Cast: Hannah Waddingham (Witch), Jenna Russell (Baker's Wife), Helen Dallimore (Cinderella), Mark Hadfield (Baker), Ben Stott (Jack), Alice Fearn (Rapunzel), Simon Thomas (Rapunzel's Prince), Michael Xavier (Cinderella's Prince/Wolf), Billy Boyle (Mysterious Man), Marilyn Cutts (Jack's Mother), Gaye Brown (Cinderella's Stepmother), Beverly Rudd (Little Red Riding Hood), Gemma Wardle (Cinderella's

Mother). Pro Shot
Into the Woods (7/29/12) Shakespeare in the Park
Donna Murphy, Amy Adams, Chip Zien, Denis O'Hare, Gideon Glick, Jessie Mueller, Sarah Stiles, Ellen Harvey, Ivan Hernandez, Josh Lamon, Laura Shoop, Tess Soltau, Kristine Zbornik, Jack Broderick, Eric Williams, Tina Johnson Glenn Close. Great HD capture of the much hyped Shakespeare in the Park Production. Beautifully thought out and executed production with a few flubs and bloopers that are hilarious. Donna and Amy were just sensational! A-
Is He Dead? (1/26/08) Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Jenn Gambatese, John McMartin, Mary Louise Burke, David Pittu, Michael McGrath, Tom Alan Robbins, Bridget Regan, Byron Jennings, Jeremy Bobb, Patricia Conolly. A moment or two of full stage shots due to ushers; good video the rest of the way with nice picture and sound A
Is There Life After High School? (1982) Broadway

Raymond Baker, Cynthia Carle, Alma Cuervo, Sandy Faison, Harry Groener, Philip Hoffman, David Patrick Kelly, Maureen Silliman, James Widdoes Recorded from the balcony. Even though this show only had a 6 performance run on Broadway, it has gone on to successfully play regional theatres, college campuses and community theatres the world over. Blackouts for the first minute or two. Some generational loss. Disc also includes a short Entertainment Tonight piece on Oh! Calcutta! becoming the world's longest running musical.

Classic 1960’s musical in the made for TV version show in 1975. An interesting show. A