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February 10, 2014
A View From The Bridge | Broadway | January 6, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Liev Schreiber, Jessica Hecht, Santino Fontana, Corey Stoll, Alex Cendese, Michael Cristofer, Anthony DeSando, Antoinette LaVecchia, Mark Morettini, Joe Ricci, Robert Turano, Marco Verna.
Review: Video Features Santino Fontana This was filmed right before he was injured in previews and replaced! Also, this was shot with a head in the way that I shot around very nicely. But it is visible in certain scenes in the bottom of the screen. But still very good video.
Grade: A
January 23, 2014
9 to 5 | UK Tour | Winter 2012 | VOB
Cast: Marlon Moore (Franklyn Hart), Jackie Clune (Violet Newstead), Natalie Casey (Judy Bernly), Amy Lennox (Doralee Rhodes), Bonnie Langford (Roz Keith), Mark Willshire (Joe)
Review: This production has a definite buzz about it and the design team queasily capture the feather-cut hairdos and the gaudy, man-made fibres of the 70s period. Amy Lennox plays the Parton character, Doralee Rhodes, with winsome charm and a nice sense of self-mocking mischief. Jackie Clune is bang on the money as the feisty office manager kept in a subservient position by her sexist boss, who’s played with deliciously malevolent creepiness by Marlon Moore. Look out for Bonnie Langford, in scene-stealing form as the office nark. She performs the dream ballet number which has been added to the UK production in which she fantasizes about her beloved boss with superb and hilarious aplomb, still singing when she is being precariously held upside down. There has been many changes from the US presentation, which really tightens the show. 9 to 5 is simply a delight to watch and I do hope that it will transfer to the West End really soon. An amazing capture in 16:9 wide-screen and Dolby Digital stereo sound. The only problem is towards the beginning, when a group of later comers walked in the theatre, and caused one drop out, which lasts 40 seconds. Other than that this is the most magnificent capture of 9 to 5 I have ever watched with action extremely well followed.
Grade: A+
Wicked | 1st National Tour | December 29, 2013 | mov | Highlights | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Alison Luff (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Alison Fraser (Madame Morrible), John Davidson (The Wizard), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Kevin McMahon (Witch's Father), Marina Lazzaretto (Witch's Mother) Jenny Florkowski (u/s Midwife).
Review: One of Gina's first shows! Everyone is on fire and blows the roof off the theatre! Highlights include NOMTW through the middle of Popular and Thank Goodness through the middle of For Good.
Grade: B-/ C+
January 21, 2014
Next to Normal | US National Tour | May 8, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Alice Ripley, Jason Watson (u/s Dan), Curt Hansen, Emma Hunton, Preston Sadlier, Jeremy Kushnier.
Review: Another great performance from Alice during the Tour, in which she missed a lot of shows during the Chicago stop. Jason did a terrific job as Dan and great to see him in the role. Beautiful capture with no obstructions.
Grade: A
Wicked | West End | November 14, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Louise's last show before the cast change!
Wicked | West End | November 15, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Ashleigh Gray (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Ashleigh's last show!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | January 12, 2014 | mp3
Cast: Alison Luff (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), John Davidson (Wizard), Alison Fraser (Madame Morrible), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Providence closing performance!
Wicked | West End | January 16, 2014 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Emma Hatton (st/by Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Samuel Edwards (u/s Fiyero), Michelle Francis (2nd u/s Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Paul Clarkson (u/s The Wizard), Russel Walker (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Emma's 7th show as Elphaba.
Wicked | West End | January 17, 2014 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Emma Hatton (st/by Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Samuel Edwards (u/s Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Paul Clarkson (u/s The Wizard), Russel Walker (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Emma's 8th show as Elphaba.
January 20, 2014
Matilda | West End | November 21, 2013 | mp4
Cast: Elise Blake (Matilda), Emily Robins (Lavender), James Gardner (Nigel), Ruby McNamara (Amanda), Ashton Henry-Reid (Eric), Tallulah Threadaway (Alice), Talia Palamathanan (Hortensia), Jamie Kaye (Tommy), James Clyde (Mr. Wormwood), Hayley Flaherty (Ms. Honey), Kay Murphy (Mrs. Wormwood), Alex Gaumond (Trunchball)
Review: A full stage shot capture from the front row of the dress circle, in 16:9 widescreen HD, with no obstructions, though some tad washout. This could be counted as a house cam shot. Cast is on fire as usual.
Grade: A
January 18, 2014
The Jungle Book | Chicago | August 11, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Akash Chopra, Kevin Carolan, Usman Ally, Andre De Shields, Anjali Bhimani, Larry Yando, Thomas Derrah, Ed Kross, Glory Curda.
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the Disney version of The Jungle Book. Great production using the Disney songs and added Sherman Brothers materials. Some beautiful performances from the cast!
Grade: A+
Les Miserables | US National Tour | May 10, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Ron Sharpe, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Julie Benko (u/s Cosette), Chasten Harmon, Justin Scott Brown, John Rapson (u/s Thenardier), Shawna Hamic, Jeremy Hays.
Review: Great capture with no obstructions. Still a solid cast with Ron joining as Jean Valjean. Julie does a terrific job as Cosette.
Grade: A
Wicked | 1st National Tour | December 4, 2013 | VOB | NFT Until March 26, 2014
Cast: Alison Luff, Jenn Gambatese, Curt Hansen, Jamie Rosenstein, Jesse JP Johnson, Kim Zimmer, John Davidson, Jud Williford.
Review: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Still the best shape a Wicked tour has in a long time. I cant think clearly, but interesting moment in Dancing Through Life when Elphaba comes out with Ness, she is not wearing her glasses and I think she usually does. I found it amusing. Wonderful performances and cast, and Jenn's final weeks with the show!
Grade: A+
Wicked | West End | Matinee | November 16, 2013 | mp4 | Highlights | CityOfEmerald's Master | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr.Dillamond)
Review: 3000th performance of Wicked in London and muck up matinee. Vocally this was better than the evening show. Highlights include: No One Mourns the Wicked, The Wizard and I, What is this feeling?, Dancing Through Life (until Ozdust ballroom), Elphaba's dance, Popular (incredible final riff from Gina), One Short Day, Thank Goodness, As Long as You're Mine, Catfight (starts after Fiyero's entrance), No Good Deed, Melting scene, Curtain Call and speeches.
Grade: B+
January 16, 2014
Wicked | Broadway | January 11, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Marcie Dodd, Alli Mauzey, Kevin Kern, Jayne Houdyshell, PJ Benjamin, Brynn O'Malley, Alex Brightman.
Review: Marcie's last show ever, amazing performances from her and the whole cast! She is definitely one of the best Elphaba actresses there has been! Beautiful capture with almost no obstructions.
Grade: A
Wicked | 1st National Tour | October 30, 2013 | VOB | Highlights | NFT Until Febaruary 16, 2014
Cast: Alison Luff, Jenn Gambatese, Curt Hansen, Jamie Rosenstein, Jesse JP Johnson, Kim Zimmer, John Davidson, Jud Williford.
Review: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This capture runs just under an hour and includes the first 50 minutes of the show (through Popular) and Defying Gravity. The best a Wicked tour has looked in a long time!
Grade: A+
January 11, 2014
Wicked | Korea | November 24, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Oak Ju Hyun (Elphaba), Kim Bo Kyung (Glinda), Lee Jee Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond).
Unique Elphaba/ Glinda pairing.
Wicked | Korea | November 28, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Oak Ju Hyun (Elphaba), Jeong Sun Ah (Glinda), Lee Jee Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond).
Wicked | Korea | December 22, 2013 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Oak Ju Hyun (Elphaba), Jeong Sun Ah (Glinda), Lee Jee Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond).
This was supposed to be closing night but due to the success of the production, the contract was extended until February!
January 9, 2014
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | May 28, 2013 | VOB | NFT Until February 16, 2014
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia, Hayley Podschun, David Nathan Perlow, Zarah Mahler, Michael Wartella, Gina Ferrall, Walker Jones, Jay Russell
Review: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Solid performances from the entire cast and shortly after Jennifier returned to Wicked as the full time Elphaba!
Grade: A+
Matilda | Broadway | May 9, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Bailey Ryon (Matilda), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey), Lesli Margherita (Mrs Wormwood), Gabriel Ebert (Mr Wormwood), Phillip Spaeth (Rudolpho), Karen Aldridge (Mrs Phelps), Jake Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender).
Review: Great show with a very enthusiastic audience. There are heads at the bottom of the screen sometimes because people kept leaning forward and some shaky moments, but mostly a focused steady shot with nice close-ups.
Grade: A-
Evita | US National Tour | September 22, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Caroline Bowman, Josh Young, Christopher Johnstone, Sean MacLaughlin, Krystina Alabado
Review: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Josh and Caroline do a great job as Che and Eva. A solid tour, great performances and production value!
Grade: A+
Les Miserables | US National Tour | February 3, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Lawrence Clayton, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Chasten Harmon, Jenny Latimer, Justin Scott Brown, Michael Kostroff, Shawna M. Hamic.
Review: Great capture of the show with no obstructions. Marvelous performances from Lawrence, Chasten, Jenny and the whole cast really. Some awesome riffs and key changes from Lawrence and Chasten and one of the best On My Own ever!
Grade: A-
Les Miserables | US National Tour | November 15, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Peter Lockyer, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Lauren Wiley, Briana Carlson-Goodman, Timothy Gulan, Shawna Hamic, Max Quinlan, Jason Forbach.
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the tour in the final leg. Great new additons the cast with Peter making a great Jean Valjean!
Grade: A
December 31, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | January 11, 2009 | mp3
Cast: Marcie Dodd, Alli Mauzey, Kevin Kern, Jayne Houdyshell, PJ Benjamin, Alex Brightman, Brynn O'Malley, Timothy Britten Parker, Michael DeVries, Katie Webber.
Marcie's last show!
Wicked | Korea | December 10, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Oak Ju Hyun (Elphaba), Jeong Sun Ah (Glinda), Lee Jee Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond).
Wicked | Mexico | October 12, 2013 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Cecilia de la Cueva (Glinda), Danna Paola (Elphaba), Marisol Meneses (Nessarose), Adam Sadwing (Boq), Anahi Allué (Madame Morrible), Beto Torres (Doctor Dillamond), Jorge Lau (Fiyero), Paco Morales (The Wizard).
Second preview!
Wicked | West End | September 21, 2006 | mp3
Cast: Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Hellen Dallimore (Glinda), Adam Garcia (Fiyero), Miriam Margoyles (Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose).
Wicked | West End | May 25, 2012 | mp3
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), David Rudin (u/s Fiyero), Christopher Howell (u/s Wizard).
Technical difficulties after 'One Short Day'.
Wicked | West End | May 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond).
Wicked | West End | December 17, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Sam Kelly (Wizard), Paul Clarkson (Dr Dillamond).
December 30, 2013
Carrie | Seattle | October 10, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Alice Ripley (Margaret White), Keaton Whittaker (Carrie White), Kendra Kassebaum (Miss Gardner), Larissa Schmitz (Sue Snell), Kody Bringman (Tommy Ross), Tessa Archer (Chris Hargensen).
Review: 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 actually dropped. Based on the revised Off-Broadway version, and presented at the Balagan Theatre. Here are a few cool things that happen in this video: 1) After “Evening Prayers” there is a hold to change all microphone batteries, resulting in most of the song being run a second time (the sound check was removed and put as a bonus at the end of act two). 2) During the scene where Carrie is getting ready for the prom a microphone made a "farting" noise and Alice grabbed her butt and said "sorry" which made the cast and tech crew laugh. 3) The first attempt at dumping the blood on Carrie didn’t work, for the second attempt, it got into Keaton’s eyes, which resulted in Louis Hobson (the show’s director and Alice’s Next To Normal co-star) to come up on stage. 4) Alice didn’t have the rubber prop knife for the end, she had a real knife so she mocked stabbing Carrie.
Grade: A+
December 29, 2013
Wicked | Korea | November 19, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Park Hye Na (Elphaba), Kim Bo Kyung (Elphaba), Jo Sang Woong (Fiyero), Lee Sang Jun (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond)
First preview!
Wicked | Korea | November 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Oak Ju Hyun (Elphaba), Jeong Sun Ah (Glinda), Lee Jee Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond)
Oak's first show!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | December 16, 2013 | mp3 | NFT Until March 1, 2014
Cast: Alison Luff (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Alison Fraser (Madame Morrible), John Davidson (The Wizard), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Tom Flynn (Doctor Dillamond)
Gina's first performance as Glinda on the 1NT and Alison's first performance as Madame Morrible. It's now apparent that Gina decided to drop her British accent while on tour.
Wicked | 1st National Tour | Matinee | December 18, 2013 | mp3 | NFT Until March 1, 2014
Cast: Laurel Harris (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Alison Fraser (Madame Morrible), John Davidson (The Wizard), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Rick Desloge (u/s Boq), Tom Flynn (Doctor Dillamond)
This was the first time that Gina and Laurel performed together. Laurel was very impressive and sung a "things I’ve never felt" riff that I have never previously heard.
December 12, 2013
Les Miserables | West End | September 19, 2013 | VOB | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), James Gant (u/s Javert), Na-Young Jeong (Fantine), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras), Rob Houchen (Marius), Wendy Ferguson (Madame Thénardier), Cameron Blakely (Thénardier), Adam Linstead (Bishop/Grantaire), Carl Mullaney (Bamatabois), Ilan Galkoff (Gavroche), Caoimhe Judd (Young Cosette), Andreana Pascoulis (Young Eponine)
Review: A lavish 16:9 HD capture of the new Les Mis cast. Shot from the front row of the Dress Circle with extreme close ups and zooms. Great clear audio. The cast is incredible but the one that shined to me was Carrie Hope Fletcher, you can see and hear her emotion and its incredible! There were real tears during On My Own.
Grade: A+
December 4, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | August 2, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Merideth Kaye Clark (st/by Elphaba), Stefanie Brown (u/s Glinda), Richard H. Blake (Fiyero), Amanda Rose (Nessa), Myra Lucretia Taylor (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (Wizard), Ben Liebert (Boq)
Review: A great capture of the tour with no obstructions. Both Merideth and Stefanie give great performances, while Richard still remains one of the best Fiyeros ever!
Grade: A
November 29, 2013
Funny Girl | Los Angeles | September 27, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Nicole Parker (Fanny Brice), Josh Adamson (Nick Arnstein), Jean Kaufman (Mrs. Brice), Venny Carranza (Eddie), Helen Geller (Mrs. Strakosh), Gregory North (Ziegfeld), Carol Kline (Mrs. Meeker), Jill Van Velzer (Mrs. O’Malley), Micaela Martinez (Emma), Jamie Snyder (Tom Keeney), Christopher Roque (John, the Stage Manager), Erik McEwen (Ziegfeld Tenor).
Review: Presented by 3-D Theatricals at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. When a pre-Broadway tour that was slated to start in Los Angeles was cancelled, 3-D Theatricals jumped on the chance to produce the show. Nicole Parker (who starred for 6 years on Mad-TV, and on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked) has received rave reviews for her performance as Fanny, and is being looked at for the role in the on-again, off-again planned Broadway revival. Beautifully filmed and crystal clear with no obstructions.
Grade: A
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | October 13, 2013 | wma | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Lilli Cooper (u/s Elphaba), Hayley Podshun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), John Hillner (Dr. Dillamond), Alex Wyse (Boq)
Lilli's second performance as Elphaba!
November 26, 2013
Wicked | West End | November 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Problem show! Witches father misses a line in NOMTW. A piece of wood crashes down in INTG. Gina misses a few lines in the end.
Wicked | West End | Matinee | November 16, 2013 | m4a
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Stuart Ramsey (u/s Dr Dillamond)
3000th show and muck up matinee! Vocally this was better than the evening show. List of muck ups included!
Wicked | West End | Evening | November 16, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Last show for Louise, Gina, Ben and more of the cast! Incredible performances, the cast blew the roof off the theatre! Includes speeches.
Wicked | West End | November 18, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Sam Kelly (Wizard), Paul Clarkson (Dr Dillamond).
First performance for the new cast.
November 25, 2013
Wicked | West End | October 25, 2013 | wma
Cast: Ashleigh Gray (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Oliver Watton (u/s Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Ashleigh's first show back as Standby.
Wicked | West End | October 29, 2013 | wma
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Louise's one year anniversary as Elphaba!
Wicked | West End | November 1, 2013 | wma
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Wicked | West End | November 12, 2013 | wma
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
November 24, 2013
Little Shop Of Horrors | Tecklenburg | 2006 | VOB | Pro-Shot
Cast: Norbert Kohler (Seymour), Nadine Hammer (Audrey), Patrick Stanke (Orin Scrivello/Audrey II Gesang), Thorsten Tinney (Mr. Mushnik), Ramona Ludwig (Chiffon), Sabine Neibersch (Chrystal), Lillemor Spitzer (Ronette).
Review: A single camera pro-shot of this interesting production. The show was done in an outdoor theatre which was really cool. And just incase you didn't figure it out, the show is in German.
Grade: A++
November 23, 2013
Wicked | West End | November 19, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Sam Kelly (Wizard), Paul Clarkson (Dr Dillamond).
Includes Savannah's speech for the Stand Up Foundation.
Wicked | West End | Matinee | November 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Sam Kelly (Wizard), Paul Clarkson (Dr Dillamond).
First matinee for new cast. A few line flubs.
Wicked | West End | Matinee | October 26, 2013 | mp3 | GlindaUpland's Master
Cast: Ashleigh Gray (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Oliver Watton (u/s Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
November 15, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | Matinee | December 18, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Carla Stickler (u/s Elphaba), Chandra Lee Shwarts (Glinda), Richard H. Blake (Fiyero), Barbara Robertson (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (Wizard), Stefanie Brown (Nessarose), Justin Brill (Boq), Paul Slade Smith (Dr. Dillamond).
Review: Filmed from the orchestra and extremely close! Great show if you love a lot of extreme closeups. I love this VOB because it captures Carla's acting beautifully. She can go from a shy and insecure, yet happy young girl, to an evil witch, and then straight to a mature woman who's so sincere because she knows she'll be losing her friend. And her voice is amazing. One of the best understudies I've ever seen! Chandra is a hilarious Glinda, I think she is going the Megan Hilty way. She has a lot of attitude which is good for Glinda.
Grade: B+/ A-
November 14, 2013
Carrie | Stratford | March 5, 1988 | m4a
Cast: Barbara Cook (Margaret White), Linzi Hateley (Carrie White), Darlene Love (Mrs. Gardner), Sally Ann Triplett (Sue Snell), Charlotte D'Amboise (Chris Hargensen), Paul Gyngell (Tommy Ross), Gene Anthony Ray (Billy).
Closing night in London! Soundboard recording!
The Book Of Mormon | Chicago | October 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Nic Rouleau (Elder Price), Ben Platt (Elder Cunningham), Syesha Mercado (Nabulungi), Pierce Cassidy (Elder McKinley).
Last show in Chicago!
November 7, 2013
Wicked | West End | October 28, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Marc McBride (u/s Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Wicked | West End | October 31, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Wicked | West End | November 5, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Louise is on fire! Her Defying Gravity was amazing!
Wicked | Broadway | October 29, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Donna Vivino (st/by Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Tom McGowan (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Michael Wartella (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
One of Donna's last shows!
Wicked | Broadway | October 30, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Tom McGowan (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Michael Wartella (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
10th Anniversary Show!
November 6, 2013
Little Shop Of Horrors | Florida | June 5, 2003 | VOB
Cast: Alice Ripley, Hunter Foster, Reg Rogers, Lee Wilkof, Billy Porter, Dioni Michelle Collins, Moeisha McGill, Haneefah Wood
Review: Nice picture and sound; occassional spotlight washout and picture coverup until Skid Row; very cool to see the different actors and sets and Audrey plant; historical! 1st generation from the master. The cast was amazing but it was Billy who shined!
Grade: A-
Little Shop Of Horrors | National Tour | July 3, 2005 | VOB
Cast: Jonathan Rayson,Yvette Lawrence (u/s), Yasmeen Sulieman, Iris Burruss (u/s), Latonya Holmes, Lenny Wolpe, James Moye, Michael James Leslie
Review: A very nice capture of the touring cast of the Broadway revival. Can be a bit dark, but otherwise very clear and crisp.
Grade: A-
Little Shop Of Horrors | Long Beach | July 26, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Danny Gurwin (Seymour Krelborn), Lowe Taylor (Audrey), Michael A. Shepperd (Audrey II), Stuart Pankin (Mr. Mushnik), Peter Paige (Orin Scrivello and others), Fredericka Meek (Chiffon), Kamilah Marshall (Crystal), Meloney Collins (Ronette).
Review: A presentation of Musical Theatre West, a non-profit Regional theatre which uses Equity actors. Widescreen. Very nicely filmed and crystal clear. The cast was amazing.
Grade: A
Evita | 1st National Equity Tour | September 21, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Desi Oakley (alt. Eva), Josh Young (Che), Sean MacLaughlin (Peron), Krystina Alabado (Mistress/Don't Cry For Me Quartet), Ryan K. Bailer (Cabinet Member/Eva's Family/General), Ronald L. Brown (Priest/Italian Admiral/Eva's Lover), Christopher Johnstone (Magaldi)
Evita | UK Tour | May 27, 2008 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Eva), Seamus Cullen (Che), Mark Heenehan (Peron), James Waud (Magaldi), Nikki Mae (Mistress)
November 1, 2013
Wicked | West End | October 4, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Hayley Gallivan (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
A day before Hayley's planned last show! The audio is not great during some songs.
Wicked | West End | October 11, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Lucy Van Gasse (st/by Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
The audio is not great during some songs (too close!) Some dude near the master decided to randomly sing a few lines to a few of the songs.
Wicked | West End | October 17, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
The audio is not great during some songs (too close!)
Wicked | West End | October 18, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
The audio is not great during some songs (too close!)
October 30, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | February 28, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Stephanie Torns (u/s Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke, Richard H. Blake, Amanda Rose, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Lenny Wolpe, Ben Liebert.
Review: Excellent capture with no obstructions. Stephanie gives one of the best and most vocally controlled performances as Elphaba I have seen in a long time! Incredible riffs and her acting is spectacular. Why was she only understudy? Katie and Richard are wonderful as always!
Grade: A
October 26, 2013
Ghost | UK Tour | 2013 | VOB | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Stewart Clarke (Sam Wheat), Rebecca Trehearn (Molly Jensen), Wendy Mae Brown (Oda Mae Brown), David Roberts (Carl Bruner), Ivan De Freitas (Willie Lopez), Stevie Hutchinson (Subway Ghost)
Review: A magnificent HD capture of a truly outstanding production. The cast of this musical were absolutely fantastic and completely blew me away. Based on the 1990 smash hit movie the emotion is intense, but it’s one of the most popular love stories around and the stage version adds extra magic. The use of modern effects are astounding, proving that digital theatre can work whilst still keeping the tradition of a musical. Clarke and Trehearn are well-matched as the star crossed lovers – or should that be murder-crossed lovers – both have excellent voices and complement each other through all the life and death moments aided and abetted by their close friend Carl Bruner played with an evil intent by David Roberts. As with the big-screen equivalent, the big laughs and best lines were reserved for the fraudulent-turned-genuine psychic medium Wendy Mae Brown as Oda Mae, who did a fantastically over-the-top job of walking in Whoopi Goldberg’s huge footsteps.
Grade: A+
October 21, 2013
Chicago | Hollywood Bowl | July 26, 2013 | VOB
Cast: 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
Review: 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.
Grade: A
Wicked | Stuttgart | December 28, 2008 | VOB
Cast: Maria Walter (u/s Elphaba), Lucy Scherer (Glinda), Mathias Edenborn (Fiyero), Barbara Raunegger (Madame Akaber), Carlo Lauber (Der Zauberer von Oz), Barbara Schmid (u/s Nessarose), Stefan Stara (Moq), Michael Günther (Dr. Dillamond), Valerie Link (swing Midwife), Stefan Poslovski (Frex), Emma Hunter (Melena), Casey Lee Ross (Chistery)
Review: This performance was a joy to film! Maria makes a great Elphaba and a great addition to the Wicked family! Lucy Shrerer is funny and ditzy as always but gets very emotional at times. Although I could not understand a word they were saying at the show, I still filmed and went to experience it. The lighting and performers were splendid! Barabara makes a great Madame Akaber!
Grade: B+
October 17, 2013
Murder Ballad | Off-Broadway | July 13, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Caissie Levy, Jim Newman (u/s Tom), Rebecca Naomi Jones, John Ellison Conlee.
Review: Excellent HD capture of this great show. It was performed in the round in a "bar" setting, so the action takes place all over the theater. Great performances and some really great music. Caissie and Rebecca always perform with such gusto, beautiful to watch!
Grade: A-
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time | West End | September 6, 2012 | VOB | Pro-Shot
Cast: Luke Treadway (Christopher), Nicola Walker (Judy), Paul Ritter (Ed), Una Stubbs (Mrs. Alexander), Niamh Cusack (Siobhan)
Review: This play won 7 2013 Olivier Awards including Best Play, the play follows a 15 year old math genius who tries to unravel the mystery of his neighbor's murdered dog that was found speared by a fork, this play is both a murder mystery and a tale of personal discovery for somebody on the edges of society. The video quality is quite fuzzy for a pro-shot though.
Grade: A+
Evita | Broadway | July 28, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Christina DeCicco (st/by Eva), Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter.
Review: Excellent HD capture of the Alternate Eva. Christina vocally commands the score and thrilling to watch. She really should have had the role full time! Beautiful production and stunning Eva.
Grade: A
October 10, 2013
Wicked | Los Angeles | October 28, 2007 | VOB
Cast: Julie Reiber (u/s Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero), Dioni Michelle Collins (u/s Morrible), John Rubinstein (The Wizard), Natalie Daradich (u/s Nessarose), Adam Wylie (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Stunning capture of Julie's final as Elphaba in LA! She was amazing all the way around, vocal, acting, beauty. Her 'No Good Deed' was incredible, one of the best renditions ever! Natalie makes a terrific Nessa and gives lines with a different delivery, which is nice. Dioni is a very different Morrible and I really like her portrayal! And in this performance Madame Morrible has only two costumes. The red one for Act 1, and the green one for Act 2!
Grade: A+
October 7, 2013
Wicked | West End | Matinee | September 7, 2013 | mov | Highlights | CityOfEmerald's Master | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Michelle Pentecost (u/s Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Highlights include: No One Mourns The Wicked, The Wizard And I, Sharing Secrets (from Popular), Defying Gravity (flying portion), I’m Not That Girl (reprise), As Long As You're Mine, No Good Deed and Finale. There is spotlight washout and the camera wanders off quite a bit due to aiming blindly. Camera does not focus when zoomed in so the picture is blurry at close-ups. Full audio is available for general trade. Michelle is an amazing understudy and her growls are incredible!
Grade: B/ B+
Wicked | West End | Evening | September 7, 2013 | mp4 | CityOfEmerald's Master | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Review: One of Louise's best shows (includes her amazing "solo" riff), Gina seems a bit tired but overall a fantastic performance from the whole cast. Shot in 16:9 widescreen. Spotlight washout. Full stage shot, no zooms, recorded from front row. Act 2 cuts off before ‘For Good’. Picture in Act 1 is blurry due to not focusing.
Grade: B
Wicked | West End | Matinee | September 7, 2013 | m4a | CityOfEmerald's Master
Cast: Michelle Pentecost (u/s Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Michelle does some amazing growls!
October 6, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | June 5, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Tiffany Haas (st/by Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
September 30, 2013
The Last Five Years | Off-Broadway Revival | March 10, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Betsy Wolfe, Adam Kantor.
Review: Beautiful Revival HD capture of this classic cult show with no obstructions. Betsy and Adam give flawless performaces and such a beautiful show. Betsy has quickly become a new Broadway leading lady with good reason, she is not to be missed.
Grade: A
September 29, 2013
Wicked | West End | September 27, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Hayley Gallivan (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Melissa Jacques (u/s Madame Morrible)
7th Birthday for Wicked on West End!
September 24, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | February 24, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Cassie Okenka (2nd u/s Glinda), Cliffton Hall (Fiyero), Tom McGowan (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Demeree Hill (Nessarose), Justin Brill (Boq), Clifton Davis (Dillamond)
Review: This was supposed to be Patti Murin's last show as Glinda but she couldn't make it because she was ill! Cassie made up for it though with her amazing vocals and acting skills! She does all the optional high notes which sound awesome! The fact that she is an understudy shocks me, I hope she gets lead soon! This video is filmed in 16:9 and has a mix of wide shots, close ups and medium wide shots. There is some spotlight washout in the wide shots and also some scattrered blackouts here and there.
Grade: A/ A-
Mamma Mia | Stuttgart | August 16, 2013 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Donna), Annakathrin Naderer (Sophie), Barbara Raunegger (Rosie), Betty Vermeulen (Tanja), Manuel Steinsdörfer (Sky), Jonathan Agar (Harry), Jerry Marwig (Sam)
Review: Highlights include songs with Willemijn Verkaik as Donna (Money, Money, Money, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, One of Us, SOS, Our Last Summer, Slipping through my fingers, The Winner takes it all, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, Dancing Queen [finale] and Waterloo). Willemijn was okay as Donna, I prefer her as Elphaba though! The video quality is quite blurry and the audio is a bit fuzzy. But there are zooms so you can see Willemijn's facial expressions!
Grade: B
September 23, 2013
Wicked | West End | September 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Marc McBride (u/s Boq), Melissa Jacques (u/s Madame Morrible)
Louise's best show! Lots of amazing riffs throughout!
September 21, 2013
Shrek | Broadway | October, 2009 | avi | Pro-Shot
Cast: Daniel Breaker (Donkey), Brian d'Arcy James (Shrek), Sutton Foster (Fiona), Leah Greenhaus (Young Fiona), Marissa O'Donnell (Teen Fiona), Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad), John Tartaglia (Pinocchio)
Review: Make room for ogre-sized family fun as the greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in a whole new way in this breathtaking Broadway musical adaptation of the hit movie Shrek! Amazing HD pro-shot video of the original Broadway cast! A must have for every trader!
Grade: A++
The Book Of Mormon | West End | March 20, 2013 | mp4 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Gavin Creel (Elder Price), Jared Gertner (Elder Cunningham), Alexia Khadime (Nabulungi), Giles Terera (Mafala Hatimbi), Stephen Ashfield (Moroni/Elder McKinley)
Review: Early recording of the West End cast. Everyone was great! Shot from the front row! Act 2 blurry from the beginning until the start of I Am Africa. Some spotlight washout during the brighter lighting. The audio is good quality.
Grade: A-
The Book Of Mormon | West End | April 18, 2013 | mp4 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Gavin Creel (Elder Price), Jared Gertner (Elder Cunningham), Alexia Khadime (Nabulungi), Giles Terera (Mafala Hatimbi), Stephen Ashfield (Moroni/Elder McKinley)
Review: You can definitely see that the cast has improved over time! Shot from the front row on the side so some action occasionally missed! Some spotlight washout during the brighter lighting. The audio is good quality.
Grade: A-
Evita | 1st National Equity Tour | Matinee | September 8, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Josh Young (Che), Caroline Bowman (Eva), Sean MacLaughlin (Peron), Krystina Alabado (Mistress/Don't Cry For Me Quartet), Ryan K. Bailer (Cabinet Member/Eva's Family/General), Nicholas Belton (General), Jessica Bishop, Ronald L. Brown (Priest/Italian Admiral/Eva's Lover), Holly Ann Butler (Don't Cry For Me Quartet), Diana DiMarzio (Eva's Family), Samantha Farrow, Katharine Heaton (Don't Cry For Me Quartet), Tony Howell (Eva's Family/Eva's Lover), Katie Huff (Eva's Family), Christopher Johnstone (Magaldi), Patrick Oliver Jones (Cabinet Member/General), Chris Kotera (Eva's Lover), Alison Mahoney (Mother of Child/Nurse), Megan Ort (Nurse/Don't Cry For Me Quartet/Eva's Family), John Riddle (General), Jeffrey C. Sousa (Eva's Lover)
First Tour Performance!
September 20, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | September 27, 2009 | VOB | newtoldlies' Master
Cast: Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Erin Mackey (Glinda), Kevin Kern (Fiyero), Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose), Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: This is the video of Michelle Federer's return to Wicked! And in my opinion, she is better than ever. I am liking Dee more and more as time goes on. Her "No Good Deed" was wonderful! Erin is a doll and has improved from what I've seen and heard of her Chicago days. This one was shot from the orchestra with a mix of wide and medium shots. It has some spotlight washout during the wider shots. There are some brief blackouts, mostly in Act 1, and the video is a little fidgety up until "Dancing Through Life". There was a woman with some big hair in front for Act 1, but she doesn't block anything important for very long. She and her friends moved, so Act 2 is better than Act 1.
Grade: A-
September 18, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | July 4, 2010 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Donna Vivino (Elphaba), Chandra Lee Schwartz (Glinda), Richard H. Blake (Fiyero), Justin Brill (Boq), Brynn O'Malley (Nessarose), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Richard Kline (The Wizard), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Highlights include, No Mourns the Wicked through to the end of Popular, Defying Gravity through to the Catfight Scene. I love Donna and it's so incredible to see her final performance in the role! She is so talented and her vocals are flawless as Elphaba. Awesome "As Long As You're Mine" in this show and a great "Wicked Witch Of Th East" from Brynn. Chandra's "Thank Goodness" and "Popular" were terrific in this show as well. It seems the entire cast were really giving it their all to send off Donna on a stellar note. This video is shot from the stalls with no zooms. The video and audio are very clear! Although there is a bit of spotlight washout sometimes. Only trading this gem for my wants!
Grade: B+/ A-
September 16, 2013
The Rocky Horror Show | 4Oth Anniversary UK Tour | 2013 | VOB | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Oliver Thornton (Frank-N-Furter), Sam Attwater (Brad), Dani Harmer (Janet), Philip Franks (Narrator), Henry Davis (Rocky), Ceris Hine (Columbia), Abigail Jaye (Magenta), Kristian Lavercombe (Riff Raff)
Review: Beautiful capture of 40th Anniversary of the show. Great direction and lights, for an English tour production! The only problem with this recording is that its missing The Sword of Damocles and there's some head obstruction during Time Warp because the audience were on their feet singing and dancing along. But other than that it is complete and action well followed.
Grade: A
Haispray | Tecklenburg | August 10, 2012 | VOB | Pro-Shot | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Ilse La Monaca, Andreas Lichtenberger, Mathias Schlung, Jana Stelley, Michael Ernst, Nicky Wuchinger, Maja Sikora, Kerstin Marie Mäkenburg, Amanda Whitford, Gino Emnes, Valesca Frank, Eric Minsk, Anne Welte, Jürgen Strohschein, Hakan T. Aslan, Kevin Foster, Andrew Hill, Rupert Makethaler, Jaime Rodney, Fernando Spengler, Julius Wilams III, Elena Wirbulis, Marthe Römer, Jane Reynolds, Yeal de Vreis, Lucy Costelloe, Vanessa Athu, Denise Obedekah, Gina Marie Hudson, Andrea Sachez del Solar
Review: Multicam pro-shot of this wonderful production! The show was done in an outdoor theatre which was really cool. It was funny seeing Jana Stelley as Penny since she was the original Glinda stand-by in Wicked Stuttgart. Overall an excellent video of this incredible cast! And just incase you didn't figure it out, the show is in German.
Grade: A++
September 15, 2013
Evita | US National Tour | September 8, 2013 | mov | Highlights
Cast: Caroline Bowman (Eva Peron), Josh Young (Che), Sean MacLaughlin (Peron), Christopher Johnstone (Magaldi), Krystina Alabado (Mistress), Ryan K. Bailer, Nicholas Belton, Jessica Bishop, Ronald L. Brown, Holly Ann Butler, Diana DiMarzio, Samantha Farrow, Katherine Heaton, Tony Howell, Katie Huff, Patrick Oliver Jones, Chris Kotera, Ian Liberto, Allison Mahoney, Robin Masella, Megan Ort, John Riddle, Morgan Rose, Jeffrey C. Sousa, Tug Watson.
Review: MOV highlights of the first matinee performance of the 2013 US National Tour cast of Evita. Highlights begin at the top of Act 2 and run 40 minutes. Quality of the video is 720 HD. The angle of the shot is not superb, but the audio is terrific, including Caroline's very first Don't Cry for Me Argentina. The cast is pretty terrific, including a true stand out performance by Josh Young as Che in Act 2. I really enjoy the show. Caroline sounds terrific as Eva, but lacks a bit in the acting department. However, this is their first time out of the gate and I'm sure as they settle into their roles, they'll get even better!
Grade: B-
The Book of Mormon | Broadway | July 26, 2013 | mp4 | Highlights | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: KJ Hippensteel (st/by Elder Price), AJ Holmes (u/s Elder Cunningham), Nikki M. James (Nabulungi), Matt Loehr (Elder McKinley), Michael Potts (Mafala), Brian Tyree Henry (General), Kevin Duda (u/s Joseph Smith/Mission President ect.), Christopher Rice (u/s Elder Young/Neely/Cunningham's dad), Michael James Scott (Doctor)
Review: AJ Holmes, a second Elder Cunningham understudy from the Book Of Mormon Chicago cast, came to New York as an emergency understudy. This was his last show on Broadway! Only the beginning of Act 2 till the end of 'Making Things Up Again'. The first 2 minutes are blacked out but after that there is video. The video quality is quite fuzzy and blurry but hey, its a rare opportunity to see AJ Holmes in action! Full stage shot with no zooms. Quite a lot of spotlight washout but the audio is great.
Grade: C+
Wicked | West End | August 16, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Lucy Van Gasse (st/by Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero)
Louise's best show! Includes the "solo" and second "bring me down" riff in Defying Gravity!
Wicked | West End | September 13, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Jason Winter (u/s Fiyero)
Louise was little sick but still sounded amazing!
September 12, 2013
Wicked | West End | September 19, 2012 | wmv | Act 1 Only | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), David Rudin (u/s Fiyero), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Gina Beck (Glinda)
Review: Act 1 only. Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, no zooms and lots of washouts (as it's too lit, you can rarly see the faces, but good enough for people who knows the cast).
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | September 24, 2012 | wmv | Act 2 Only | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Matt Willis (Foyero), Chloe Taylor (s/b Glinda), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Gemma Atkins (u/s Nessarose).
Review: Act 2 only. Chloe's last with Rachel! Such a rare opportunity to watch the cast (especially with Chloe & Gemma & pregnant Rachel). Hot from the first row, no zooms and some washouts, but very nice quality overall.
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | September 27, 2012 | wmv | Act 2 Only | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Matt Willis (Fiyro), Gemma Atkins (u/s Nessarose), Adam Pettigrew (Boq).
Review: Act 2 only (include a short speech for the show's 6th Bday). Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, no zooms and some washouts, but very nice quality.
Grade: A
Wicked | West End | October 5, 2012 | mp4 | Act 1 Only | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Mat Willis (Fiyero).
Review: Act 1 only. Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, no zooms and some washouts.
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | October 19, 2012 | wmv | Highlights | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Mat Willis (Fiyero).
Review: First 40 minutes (ends during Dancing Through Life). Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, no zooms and some washouts, but very nice quality.
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | October 22, 2012 | mpeg | Act 2 Only | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Andrew Bryant (u/s Boq), Mat Willis (Fiyero).
Review: Act 2 only. Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, no zooms and some washouts, but very nice quality.
Grade: A
Wicked | West End | October 26, 2012 | mpeg | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Mat Willis (Fiyero).
Review: Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, left end no zooms and some washouts, but still very nice quality.
Grade: A
Dreamgirls | US National Tour | December 19, 2010 | mp3
Cast: Patrice Covington (st/by Effie White), Felicia Boswell (Deena Jones), Chaz Lamar Shepherd (Curtis Taylor, Jr.), Chester Gregory (James Thunder Early), Nikki Kimbrough (Lorrell Robinson), Trevon Davis (C.C. White), Margaret Hoffman (Michelle Morris), Milton Craig Nealy (Marty)
Wicked | West End | Matinee | December 27, 2006 | mp3
Cast: Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Helen Dallimore (Glinda), Adam Garcia (Fiyero), Nigel Planer (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), Miriam Margolyes (Madame Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), James Gillan (Boq), Martin Ball (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | West End | Matinee | December 29, 2006 | mp3
Cast: Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Annalene Beechey (st/by Glinda), Oliver Tompsett (u/s Fiyero)
Idina's last show with Annalene and Oliver!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | December 19 2007 | mp3
Cast: Carmen Cusack (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Cliffton Hall (Fiyero), Lee Wilkof (The Wizard), Alma Cuervo (Madame Morrible), Deedee Magno Hall (Nessarose), Brad Weinstock (Boq), Tom Flynn (Doctor Dillamond).
Carmen is on fire! Includes BC/EFA speech.
Wicked | Los Angeles | May 18, 2008 | mp3
Cast: Teal Wicks (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), John Rubenstein (Wizard), Joanne Worley (Morrible), Briana Yacavone (Nessarose), Michael Drolet (Boq), Tim Talman (Dillamond)
Megan's last show!
Wicked | Los Angeles | October 31, 2008 | wma
Cast: Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), David Garrison (Wizard), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Briana Yacavone (Nessarose), Eddy Rioseco (Boq), David de Vries (Dr. Dillamond), Eric Stretch (Chistery), Alexis Ann Carra (Witch's Mother), Keith A. Bearden (Witch's Father), Linda Kerns (Midwife).
First back for Megan and Eden!
September 10, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | May, 2006 | VOB | Pro-Shot | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Victoria Matlock (u/s Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Nicolas Dromard (u/s Fiyero), Jennifer Waldman (Nessarose), Alma Cuervo (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (Wizard).
Review: Proshot from the house camera. Mid-stage shot, so the entire set fills the entire screen. Amazing to watch, with hardly any spotlight washout and vibrant colors, with sound patched right into the dvd. This video has no zooms so you can appreciate the amazing lighting and sets Wicked has to offer. Victoria sounds amazing in this video and Kendra rocks as Glinda! Overall an amazing capture.
Grade: A++
September 7, 2013
Avenue Q | Brisbane, Australia | February 20, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Mitchell Butel, Natalie Alexopoulos, Luke Joslin, Leah Howard, David James, Christina O'Neill.
Review: House camera video with a full stage shot and no zooms; good clear sound throughout.
Grade: A-
September 6, 2013
Dreamgirls | US National Tour | December 9, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Patrice Covington (u/s 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)
Review: Filmed at the show’s National Tour premier at the Apollo Theatre in New York City. Great production, which introduces enough new ideas to make it fresh without ignoring the roots of the show. Beautifully filmed with a nice mixture of close-ups and wised shots but a little on the dark side.
Grade: A-
Dreamgirls | US National Tour | Matinee | June 27, 2010 | VOB | Act 1 Only
Cast: Moya Angela (Effie White), Margaret Hoffman (u/s Deena Jones), Chaz Lamar Shepherd (Curtis Taylor, Jr.), Chester Gregory (James "Thunder" Early), Adrienne Warren (Lorell Robinson), Trevon Davis (C.C. White), Tallia Brinson (Michelle Morris), Milton Craig Nealy (Marty)
Review: Moya rocks the role of Effie and Margeret was amazing as Deena! A few minutes of black outs during "Cadillac Car" due to latecomers, missing a minute or two of "Press Conference" when the pause button on camera was accidentally pushed, mixed of full stage shots to capture choreography and video screens and close-ups. Great quality but there is some spotlight washout in the wider shots!
Grade: A
Wicked | Broadway | January 2, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Marcie Dodd, Alli Mauzey, Kevin Kern, Jayne Houdyshell, PJ Benjamin, Alex Brightman, Brynn O'Malley, Timothy Britten Parker, Michael DeVries, Katie Webber.
Review: One major blackout for about seven minutes during Wonderful and the surrounding scenes, but the rest of the show is intact; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups, and the sound excellent as usual. Includes curtain call. Besides the missing section, still as good video!
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | Evening | June 8, 2013 | mov | CityOfEmerald's Master | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Lucy van Gasse (s/b Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thope (Madame Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr.Dillamond).
Review: Full first act & first 3 minutes of the second act. No zoom, camera sometimes wanders off but follows the main characters at most of the time. Black-outs during 'What Is This Feeling' and 'I'm Not That Girl'. Spotlight washout. Picture is blurry until the end of 'Room assignments', the 3 minutes of act 2 are also blurry.
Grade: B
Wicked | West End | Matinee | June 12, 2013 | mov | CityOfEmerald's Master | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thope (Madame Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond).
Review: Full first act, second act cuts off just before 'For Good'. Camera sometimes wanders off but follows the main characters at most of the time.
Grade: B
Wicked | West End | Evening | July 14, 2007 | mp3
Cast: Shona White (Elphaba st/by), Helen Dallimore (Glinda), Adam Garcia (Fiyero), Nigel Planer (The Wizard), Susie Blake (Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), James Gillan (Boq), Martin Ball (Dr. Dillamond)
Cast change! Last show for most of the cast! Shona does an incredible job on her last performance!
Wicked | West End | June 9, 2008 | mp3
Cast: Alexia Khadime (Elphaba), Dianne Pilkington (Glinda), Oliver Tompsett (Fiyero), Caroline Keiff (Nessarose), Andy Mace (Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Jeremy Legat (Boq)
Alexia, Caroline, Jeremy and Andy's 1st show as principal! One of Alexia's best 'Defying Gravity' performance!
September 5, 2013
The Audience | West End | June 13, 2013 | VOB | Pro-Shot
Cast: Helen Mirren, Geoffrey Beevers, Nell Williams, Jonathan Coote, Michael Elwyn, Harry Feltham, Edward Fox, Haydn Gwynne, Ian Houghton, Spencer Kitchen, Richard McCabe, Charlotte Moore, Nathaniel Parker, David Peart, Matt Plumb, Paul Ritter, Elaine Solomon
Review: Multiple cameras Pro-Shot of the new play at the West End. Broadcasted live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video! Absolutly amazing play with incredible acting and this capture is just beautiful! Include a 10 minutes interview with Peter Morgan during the interval.
Grade: A++
September 3, 2013
Annie | Broadway | July 14, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Jane Lynch, Anthony Warlow, Lilla Crawford, Brynn O'Malley, Clarke Thorell, J. Elaine Marcos, Sunny
Review: What people don't realize is that this is Jane Lynch's last performance! So it is very special! This video is an excellent HD capture of Jane in the role of Ms. Hannigan. Act 1 is beautifully captured, but missing the last 2 minutes. Act 2 is a blackout for the first 5 minutes and a mostly midstage for the rest of Act 2.
Grade: A-
August 31, 2013
Annie | Broadway | July 14, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jane Lynch, Anthony Warlow, Brynn O'Malley, Emily Rosenfeld, Junah Jang, Madi Rae DiPietro, Clarke Thorell, J. Elaine Marcos
Jane Lynch's last performance!
Hairspray | Broadway | February 4, 2003 | mp3
Cast: Shoshana Bean (u/s Tracy) Harvey Fierstein (Edna) Linda Hart (Velma) Mary Bond Davis (Maybelle) Matthew Morrison (Link) Kerry Butler (Penny) Corey Reynolds (Seaweed) Laura Bell Bundy (Amber) Dick Latessa (Wilbur) Jackie Hoffman (Prudy)
Hairspray | Broadway | July 13, 2003 | m4a
Cast: Harvey Fierstein (Edna), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Tracy), Matthew Morrison (Link), Kerry Butler (Penny), Corey Reynolds (Seaweed), Laura Bell Bundy (Amber), Linda Hart (Velma)
Laura, Kerry, Linda, and Corey's Final Performance!
Newsies | Broadway | January 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Corey Cott (Jack Kelly), Ben Fankhauser (Davey), Nicolas Lampiasi (Les), Laurie Veldheer (Katherine u/s), John Dosset (Joseph Pulitzer), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Medda Larkin), Garett Hawe (Crutchie u/s), Ryan Breslin (Race), Tommy Bracco (Spot/Scab), Julian DeGuzman (Albert/Bill u/s), Aaron J. Albano (Finch), Iain Young (Henry), David Guzman (Mush), Evan Kasprzak (Elmer), Andy Richardson (Romeo), Ryan Steele (Specs), Hogan Fulton (JoJo/Darcy), Jess LeProtto (Buttons/Scab), Jacob Guzman (Sniper/Scab), Michael Fatica (Morris Delancey/Mike u/s), Brendon Stimson (Oscar Delancey/Ike), Mark Aldrich (Seitz), John E. Brady (Wiesel/Mr. Jacobi/Stage Manager/Mayor), Kevin Carolan (Roosevelt), Stuart Marland (Snyder), Nick Sullivan (Bunsen), Julie Foldesi (Nun), Caitlyn Caughell (Hannah/Nun u/s)
Ryan Steele's last performance as Specs!
August 28, 2013
Pippin | Broadway | July 13, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Patina Miller (Leading Player), Matthew James Thomas (Pippin), Terrence Mann (Charlemagne), Charlotte d'Amboise (Fastrada), Andrea Martin (Berthe), Rachel Bay Jones (Catherine).
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the 2013 Tony Winning Revival! I certainly see why Patina and Andrea won their Tonys. A sleek and stunning revival with performances and ideas to die for! Filmed amazingly with a crystal clear HD camera. Certainly not to be missed!
Grade: A
August 25, 2013
Dreamgirls | Broadway Revival | 1986 | VOB
Cast: Sharon Brown (Effie, Act 1) Yvette Cason (u/s Effie, Act 1)
Review: Filmed from stationary balcony camera, no much expression visible, neither definition. Full show, also includes press reel of OBC, live and in person performance, GM America Johny Carson performance, Jennifer Holiday and Sheryl Lee Ralph on Rosie singing Dreamgirls songs.
Grade: B
Dreamgirls | Actor's Fund Benefit Rehearsal | September 24, 2001 | VOB | Pro-Shot
Cast: Lillias White, Audra McDonald, Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Billy Porter, Darius DeHaas.
Review: BCEFA Pro-Shot video dress rehearsal for benefit!
Grade: A++
Dreamgirls | Actor's Fund Benefit Concert | September 24, 2001 | VOB
Cast: Lillias White, Audra McDonald, Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Billy Porter, Darius DeHaas.
Review: It is the one night only Dreamgirls Actor's Fund Benefit Concert that occurred a few days after 9/11 (9/24/01)! This was also Lillias White's last show in Dreamgirls!
Grade: A
August 24, 2013
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | July 10, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Kathy's first performance on the 2nd National Tour
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Evening | July 11, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Evening | July 14, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alyssa Fox (st/by Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | July 16, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | July 18, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), Sam Lips (u/s Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | July 25, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
From what I understand, the entire creative team was present at this performance to observe and work with the cast.
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | July 27, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Evening | July 27, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | July 28, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | August 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alyssa Fox (st/by Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), Joel Ingram (u/s Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Alyssa and Joel are a GREAT pair and have fantastic chemistry. Definitely one of my favorite shows of the run.
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | August 10, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alyssa Fox (st/by Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Due to a recorder malfunction, Act I only goes up to the room assignments scene, but Act II is complete.
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Evening | August 11, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alyssa Fox (st/by Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Closing show of the run.
August 23, 2013
Wicked | West End | July 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Sam Lupton (Boq), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond), Gemma Atkins (u/s Nessarose)
Wicked | West End | July 29, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Haley Gallivan (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Jason Winter (u/s Fiyero)
Wicked | West End | August 8, 2013 | wav
Cast: Katie Rowley Jones (2nd u/s Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Sam Lupton (Boq), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Gemma Atkins (u/s Nessarose)
Katie's second show!
August 22, 2013
First Date | Broadway | July 13, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Zachary Levi, Krysta Rodriguez, Sara Chase, Kristoffer Cusick, Blake Hammond, Kate Loprest, Bryce Ryness
Review: Excellent HD capture of this charming and fun show. Both Zachary and Krysta are adorable in the roles, as is the supporting cast! There is a two minute blackout about 20 minutes into the show while late comers came in. Also, Zachary is extremely attractive!
Grade: A
The Bodyguard | West End | August 9, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Heather Headley (Rachel Marron), Lloyd Owen (Frank Farmer), Debbie Kurup (Nicki Marron), Robert Jezek (u/s Bill Devaney), Nigel Barber (u/s Herb Farmer), Gil Kolirin (u/s Tony), Sean Chapman (Sy Spector), James Wooldridge (u/s Stalker), Oliver Le Sueur (Ray Court), David Page (Rory), Taylor Lockhart (Fletcher).
Heather's second last show.
The Bodyguard | West End | August 10, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Heather Headley (Rachel Marron), Lloyd Owen (Frank Farmer), Debbie Kurup (Nicki Marron), Ray Shell (Bill Devaney), Mark McKerracher (Herb Farmer), Gil Kolirin (u/s Tony), Robert Jezek (u/s Sy Spector), James Wooldridge (u/s Stalker), Oliver Le Sueur (Ray Court), David Page (Rory), Michael Matlas (Fletcher).
Heather Headley's final performance. Includes mid-performance standing ovation and lyrics changing during "I Will Always Love You" ("you my darlings you") and additional line by Frank ("goodbye Rachel Marron).
August 19, 2013
Les Miserables | West End | 2013 | VOB
Cast: Chris Holland (u/s Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), AJ Callaghan (u/s Fantine), Vicky Entwistle (Mme Thenardier), Cameron Blakely (Thenardier), Jamie Ward (Marius), Danielle Hope (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Christopher Jacobsen (Enjolras)
Review: Full video asides from these scenes: first half of At the End of the Day, At the Barricade, Every Day/A Heart Full of Love (Reprise).
Grade: A+
August 15, 2013
Wicked | Netherlands | 2011 - 2012 | VOB | Edit | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
This special DVD consists in a lot of highlights and extras with Renée van Wegberg as Elphaba.
January 8, 2012 | Highlights
Cast: Renée van Wegberg (alt. Elphaba), Céline Purcell (alt. Glinda), Jim Bakkum (Fiyero)
Review: Highlights include: Defying Gravity, As Long as You’re mine, No Good Deed (missing last seconds).
Grade: B/ B-
March 3, 2012 | Highlights
Cast: Renée van Wegberg (alt. Elphaba), Manon Novak (u/s Glinda), Sandra Wijnhout (u/s Madame Akaber)
Review: Highlights include: No Good Deed, For Good, Defying Gravity, Popular, I’m Not That Girl, The Wizard and Madame Morrible, Thank Goodness and I’m Not That Girl reprise.
Grade: A-
December 29, 2011/ March 8, 2012 | Highlights
Cast: Renée van Wegberg (alt. Elphaba), Chantal Janzen (Glinda), Jim Bakkum (Fiyero)
Review: Highlights include: The Wizard and I, What is this Feeling, One Short Day, Defying Gravity, For Good and Finale, Catfight. Fragments of: Defying Gravity, As Long As You’re Mine, No Good Deed, For Good.
Grade: (December 29, 2011) B- (March 8, 2012) A
March 2012 | Highlights
Cast: Renée van Wegberg (alt. Elphaba), Ianthe Tavernier (u/s Glinda), Jim Bakkum (Fiyero)
Review: Highlights include: The Wizard and I, I’m Not That Girl, No Good Deed, Glinda & Chistery, I’m Not That Girl, Defying Gravity (missing the end. I joined it with the end from the premiere).
Grade: A/ A-
July 2012 | Highlights
Cast: Renée van Wegberg (alt. Elphaba), Ianthe Tavernier (u/s Glinda), Jim Bakkum (Fiyero), Pamela Teves (Madame Akaber)
Review: Highlights include: No One Mourns the Wicked (from Glinda's entrance), What is This Feeling? (not full song!), Thank Goodness, I’m Not That Girl (Reprise), As Long As You're Mine, For Good.
Grade: A
Extras: Clip The Wicked Witch of the Est (unknown date), Première’s clip, interviews, Musicals in Ahoy 2012, Musicals on Demand, GayPride 2012, Duets with Carl Van Wegberg and Jamai Loman (As Long as You’re Mine) and Suzan Seegers (For Good).
Wicked | Broadway | October 14, 2006 | VOB
Cast: Ana Gasteyer (Elphaba), Kate Reinders (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), Kathy Santen (u/s Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose), Logan Lipton (Boq).
Review: Crystal clear picture and sound of Ana's return to Wicked in the Broadway Cast. I personally LOVE Ana's voice, she has a very unique voice! Missing 14 minutes in the middle of Act 2, but sound is there.
Grade: A
August 13, 2013
Annie | Singapore | July 25, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Ella Crossland (Annie), David McAlister (Oliver Warbucks), Su Pollard (Miss Hannigan)
Review: This is the UK touring cast, and 9 orphans were local kids. A heartwarming fun classic. Complete show (including curtain call), some shakiness between scenes, but mostly steady with a mix of close up and wider shots for dance numbers. There is a head at the bottom of the screen sometimes, but I filmed around it as much as I could. Widescreen. Minimal spotlight washout.
Grade: A
August 10, 2013
Xanadu | Broadway | July 5, 2008 | VOB
Cast: Curtis Holbrook (Sonny), Patti Murin (u/s Kira/Clio), Mary Testa (Melpomene/Medusa), Jackie Hoffman (Calliope/Aphrodite), Tony Roberts (Danny/Zeus), Kenita Miller (Erato, Siren, '40s Singer, Eros, Hera), Ryan Watkinson (Thalia, Siren, Young Danny, '80s Singer, Cyclops), Andre Ward (Terpsichore, Siren, '80s Singer, Hermes, Centaur), Kate Loprest (Euterpe, Siren, '40s Singer, Thetis)
Review: Filmed during Cheyenne's month absence! Curtis was cute as button. Patti has so much energy and blew me away. Sensational performance and a lot of energy from the cast and audience. Occasional “stage searching”, and heads appear in the shot throughout. But overall a very nice video with some great crystal clear close-ups! (NOTE: Curtis wears the shortest shorts during the final number!)
Grade: A-
Wicked | Broadway/ Netherlands | 2011 - 2013 | VOB | Edit | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
This special DVD consists in a lot of highlights and extras with Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba on Broadway and Netherlands.
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda)
Review: DVD includes: Defying Gravity and For Good (18 May 2013)! The Wizard And I, Defying Gravity, As Long As You’re Mine, piece of Catfight, No Good Deed, For Good (23 May 2013)! The Wizard and I, Defying Gravity, No Good Deed, For Good (Willemijn’s Last on Broadway)!
Grade: A+
Extras: Defying Gravity, The Wizard and I (unknown date), Defying Gravity and For Good with Eden Espinosa at Birdland; Willemijn sings Defying Gravity in english/dutch and german; Obsessed! With Set Rudetsky; Willemijn in the Netherlands: Commercial, Musical SingAlong, Musical Awards, pieces from As long as you’re mine with Jim Bakkum and Ferry Doedens (proshots), I’m not that girl (TV programm), curtain call Willemijn 1000 performances, and pieces proshot: One Short Day, For Good, Defying Gravity, Thanks Goodness, Dancing through Life, Popular.
August 8, 2013
Carrie | Off-Broadway Revival | March 18, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Molly Ranson (Carrie White), Anne Tolpegin (u/s Margaret White), Christy Altomare (Sue Snell), Carmen Cusack (Lynn Gardner), Jeanna de Waal (Chris Hargensen), Derek Klena (Tommy Ross), Ben Thompson (Billy Nolan), Wayne Alan Wilcox (Mr. Stephens, Mr. Morton, others), Corey Boardman (George), Blair Goldberg (Norma), F. Michael Haynie (Freddy), Andy Mientus (Stokes), Elly Noble (Helen), Jen Sese (Frieda)
Review: Terrific capture one of my favorite shows. Marin was more of a Barbara Cook portrayal, Anne was more of a Betty Buckley. Rare performance as Anne only went on a handful of times.
Grade: A-
Wicked | Stuttgart | October 11, 2009 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Melanie Gebhard (u/s Elphaba), Lucy Scherer (Glinda)
Review: Melanie is amazing as Elphaba but she is not as amazing as Roberta! Filmed very well from a unique view! Amazing crystal clear video quality but the audio is quite quiet. Highlights include: The Wizard and I & What Is This Feeling.
Grade: A/ A+
August 7, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | July 20, 2013 | mp4 | Highlights | ToTheEmeraldCity's Master
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Michael Wartella (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Highlights include: Defying Gravity, I'm Not That Girl (Reprise) and As Long As You're Mine! The clips are blindshot! Fuzzy video and there is a lot of spotlight washout! But the audio is great!
Grade: C
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | July 20, 2013 | mp3 | ToTheEmeraldCity's Master
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Michael Wartella (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
Wicked | 1st National Tour | Matinee | August 3, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Shayla Osborn (u/s Elphaba), Cassie Okena (2nd u/s Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible)
Shayla's second performance!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | August 4, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Laurel Harris (Elphaba st/by), Sarah Schenkkan (Glinda u/s), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), John Davidson (The Wizard), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Clifton Davis (Dr Dillamond), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Jamie Rosenstein (Nessarose)
Final Show in Philadelphia! And most likely Sarah's last show!
August 4, 2013
Avenue Q | West End | August, 2009 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Edward Baruwa (Gary), Daniel Boys (Princeton/Rod), Christopher Fry (Brian), Julie Atherton (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Joanna Ampil (Christmas Eve), Mark Goldthorp (Nicky/Trekkie/Bear)
Review: I don't really like this cast, mainly because Cassidy wasn't cast yet! But the video itself is filmed amazingly! Highlights includes: What Do You Do/It Sucks to Be Me, If You Were Gay, Purpose (partial, up to "something's coming, something good"), Everyone's a Little BitRacist, The Internet Is for Porn, Mix Tape, Special, Fantasies Come True, My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada, There's a Fine, Fine Line. (This video is usually traded along with the September, 2010 video.)
Grade: A+
Avenue Q | West End | September, 2010 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Delroy Atkinson (Gary), Paul Spicer (Princeton/Rod), Sion Lloyd (Brian), Cassidy Janson (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Jaqueline Tate (Christmas Eve), Tom Parsons (Nicky/Trekkie/Bear)
Review: Filmed very well! Clear video and audio! Highlights includes: What Do You Do, If You Were Gay, Everyone's a Little Bit Racist,The Internet Is for Porn, Mix Tape, I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today + scene, Special + scene, You Can Be As Loud, Fantasies Come True, My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada, There's a Fine, Fine Line / The More You Ruw Someone,Schadenfreude, Christmas Eve counseling Princeton, I Wish I Could Go Back to College. (This video is usually traded along with the August, 2009 video.)
Grade: A+
Wicked | Broadway | November 9, 2008 | mp3
Cast: Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Aaron Tveit (Fiyero), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), P.J. Benjamin (Wizard)
Last on Broadway for Kerry, Kendra, Aaron and Cristy!
August 1, 2013
Dreamgirls | Pittsburg | August, 2004 | avi | Pro-Shot
Cast: Frenchie Davis, David Jennings, Andre Garner, Ramona Keller, Angela Robinson
Review: Professionally shot with one camera on a tripod! Frenchie was awesome as Effie and her vocals were insane! The quality was okay but it can get quite dark and fuzzy! Audio is taken straight from the soundboard!
Grade: A+
July 30, 2013
Sister Act | US National Tour | November 18, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Ta'rea Campbell, Hollis Resnik, Florrie Bagel, E. Clayton Cornelious, Diane J. Findlay, Kengsley Leggs, Lael Van Keuren, Charles Barksdale
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the touring production. This cast was solid and was so fun to watch. Ta'Rea is awesome in the role! Lael's rendition of 'The Life I Never Led' was AMAZING! Her vocals are insane!
Grade: A
Big Fish | Pre-Broadway | May 4, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin, Bobby Steggert, Krystal Joy Brown, Zachary Unger, Ryan Andes, Ben Crawford, Brad Oscar, Katie Thompson
Review: Beautiful HD capture of this Pre-Broadway tryout. This was filmed the final week of shows and has many changes to earlier versions, stunning capture! Nobert was amazing and I am in love with his voice!
Grade: A+
July 29, 2013
Once | Broadway | May 8, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Arthur Darvill (Guy), Joanna Christie (Girl), David Abeles (Eamon), David Patrick Kelly (Da), Katrina Lenk (Reza), Eliza Holland Madore (Ivanka), Anne L Nathan (Baruska), Lucas Papaelias (Svec), Andy Taylor (Bank Manager), Carlos Valdes (Andrej), Paul Whitty (Billy)
Review: New leads including Arthur Darvill from Doctor Who! The whole cast was amazing, and the show was fantastic. Audio only till the beginning of Leave (when the house-lights dim), and a small blackout after Falling Slowly, but after that it is an unobstructed, steady shot and very well filmed.
Grade: A
Wicked | West End | June 15, 2013 | MOV | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Hayley Gallivan (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Jason Winter (u/s Fiyero), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Harriet Thorpe (Mdm Morrible), Stuart Ramsay (u/s The Wizard)
Review: Includes the last minute of No One Mourns the Wicked till few seconds in Dear Old Shiz, Sharing Secrets scene, Popular, Defying Gravity, "You can wave that ridiculous wand" till the end of No Good Deed, For Good and Curtain Call.
Grade: A-/ B+
July 28, 2013
Rock of Ages | Broadway | March 11, 2013 | VOB | Act 1 Only
Cast: Sherrie (Kate Rockwell), Justin Matthew Sargent (Drew), Josephine Rose Roberts (Regina), Andre Ward (Mayor), Paul Schoeffler (Hertz), Cody Scott Lancaster (Franz)
Review: Act 1 only. Not an easy show to film, takes a few minutes to settle into it and some small blackouts in between. Otherwise unobstructed and steady. However, extreme stage left is obstructed because of the angle.
Grade: A-
July 26, 2013
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | May 23, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Vicki Noon (Elphaba), Lesley McKinnel (u/s Glinda), Chris Peluso (Fiyero), Don Amendolia (Wizard), Merilyn Caskey (Madame Morrible), Michelle London (Nessarose), Zach Hanna (Boq), David DeVries (Dr Dillamond).
Review: First video of Lesley to be filmed! She is great and can sing and act very well! Vicki is amazing as usual and Defying Gravity will always send chills down my spine! Chris was an okay Fiyero, I have seen better! This video is filmed in 16:9 and has a mix of wide shots, close ups and medium wide shots. There is some spotlight washout in the wide shots and also some scattrered blackouts here and there!
Grade: A-/ A
July 24, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | June 28, 2013 | VOB/ ISO
Cast: Laurel Harris (st/by Elphaba), Jenn Gambatese (Glinda), , Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), John Davidson (The Wizard), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Jamie Rosenstein (Nessarose), Christopher Russo (u/s Dr Dillamond)
Review: Laurel Harris is an awesome Elphaba and her vocals are very unique, she is one of my favorites! Jenn is a great Glinda, her portrayal is amazing and it is so raw and real! Video runs approx 2 hours long, so it's not the complete show. Act One is complete except it's missing the Lion Cub scene and the Train Station Scene due to battery problems. Act Two is missing a tiny bit of the scene right before "I'm Not That Girl" reprise and the video ends after "No Good Deed". Nice video with a mix of full stage shots and closeups, some obstructions due to a pole and the Time Dragon Clock blocking high action. There is also quite a lot of wandering so it doesn't really focus on one actor which makes me really dizzy!
Grade: B+
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert | US National Tour | January 4, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Wade McCollum, Scott Willis, Bryan West, Joe Hart, Emily Afton, Bre Jackson, Brit West
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the new tour with no obstructions. This was their second performance ever. Great solid cast and full of energy! Top notch tour with faithful Broadway calibre sets and costumes!
Grade: A
Legally Blonde | NSMT (Beverly) | November, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Kelly Felthous, Gaelen Gilliland, Barrett Hall, Paul Jackel, Will Ray, Kate Loprest
Review: Produced by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using one camera on a tripod, with audio patched in directly from the soundboard. Beautiful clarity so it looks like it was probably filmed with a High-Definition camera. Presented in-the-round. Disc also includes a 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion.
Grade: A
Newsies | Broadway | May 14, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Corey Cott (Jack Kelly), Andy Richardson (Crutchie), Kara Lindsay (Katherine), Ben Fankhauser (Davey)
Newsies | Broadway | Matinee | July 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Adam Kaplan (u/s Jack Kelly), Kara Lindsay (Katherine Plumber), Garett Hawe (u/s Davey), Andy Richardson (Crutchie), John Dossett (Pulitzer), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Medda Larkin), Jack Scott (u/s Morris Delancey/ Mike), Michael Fatica (u/s Albert/ Bill)
Newsies | Broadway | Matinee | July 7, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Brendon Stimson (u/s Jack Kelly), Kara Lindsay (Katherine Plumber), Garett Hawe (u/s Davey), Andy Richardson (Crutchie), John Dossett (Pulitzer), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Medda Larkin), Adam Kaplan (Morris Delancey/ Mike), Jack Scott (u/s Morris Delancey/ Mike), Michael Fatica (u/s Albert/ Bill)
July 21, 2013
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | June 23, 2013 | mp4 | Act 1 Only
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero)
Review: Shot from behind the conductor so you can see the orchestra! Very rare view, its very cool to see the show from this perspective. Amazing quality but there is a lot of spotlight washout on the actors. Jennifer is amazing in this video (as always) and she riffs like there is no tomorrow!
Grade: A-
Hair | US National Tour | January 30, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Paris Remillard (Claude), Steel Burkhardt (Berger), Caren Lyn Tackett (Sheila), Phyre Hawkins (Dionne), Matt DeAngelis (Woof), Kacie Sheik (Jeannie), Darius Nichols (Hud), Kaitlin Kiyan (Crissy)
Review: Filmed very well with a mix of wide shots, close ups and medium wide shots. Very clear quality but there can be some spotlight washout during the wider shots. Very clear audio. There are also some blackouts scattered here and there. The show itself is very stange but enjoyable. For some reason it reminded me of Cats just without the actual cats and instead replaced with people from the 70's. Great music but the script could drag on sometimes.
Grade: A-/ A
9 to 5 | UK Tour | Evening | June 8, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Amy Lennox (Doralee Rhodes), Natalie Casey (Judy Bernly), Jackie Clune (Violet Newstead), Ben Richards (Franklin Hart, Jr.), Anita Louise Combe (Roz Keith), Mark Willshire (Joe), Tom Andrew Hargreaves (Dwayne), Marlon Moore (Dick/Tinsworthy)
July 20, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | May 28, 2006 | VOB
Cast: Victoria Matlock ( u/s Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (u/s Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), Alma Cuervo (Madame Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Jennifer Waldman (Nessarose), Kirk McDonald (Boq)
Review: Filmed from the back left of the mezzanine; lots of spotlight washout, low sound, not many closeups, people in the way at times; it is watchable but there are better ones.
Grade: B
The Addams Family | Costa Mesa | December 30, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Douglas Sills, Sara Gettelfinger, Blake Hammond, Courtney Wolfson, Patrick D Kennedy, Martin Vidnovic, Gaelen Gilliland, Jonathan Ritter, Tom Corbeil, Pippa Pearthree
Review: Excellent capture of the final equity performance. No obstruction, and only a little washout during high contrast scenes; video is a bit shaky here and there, but very watchable overall. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Great clear sound. Includes curtain call.
Grade: A
End Of The Rainbow | Minneapolis | January 1, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Tracie Bennett, Michael Cumpsty, Tom Pelphrey, Jay Russell
Review: Beautiful capture of the Pre-Broadway engagement production. Tracie does a magnificent job portraying Judy Garland. A very intimate portrait of the star and her sad downward spiral featuring many of her great songs.
Grade: A+
July 18, 2013
Wicked | Chicago | February 2, 2007 | VOB
Cast: Carmen Cusack (Elphaba st/by), Erin Mackey (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),Adam Flemming (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Great quality and a very nice performance from Carmen and Erin is fabulous as always. Another great one from the windy city with the standby for Elphaba, Carmen cusack. who gave a very solid performance. She gives a slightly different Elphaba that is very effective. Erin is in perfect for here as well as usual.
Grade: A
Wicked | West End | July 3, 2013 | m4a
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nassarose)
July 15, 2013
Mamma Mia | Broadway | November 21, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Christy Altomare (Sophie), Natalie Bradshaw/Monica Kapoor (u/s Ali), Thomasina Gross (Lisa), Felicia Findley (Tanya), Laureen Cohn (Rosie), Judy McLane (Donna), Zak Resnick (Sky), Graham Rowat (Harry), Daniel Cooney (Bill), Aaron Lazar (Sam)
Review: This is a great show, light-hearted and amusing. Ends after I have a Dream (missing curtain calls and the bonus songs). Some heads but I shot between them well, and it is mostly a steady shot.
Grade: A-
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike | Broadway | March 27, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Billy Magnussen, Shalita Grant
Review: Amazingly filmed show! I see why this show won Tony's! Sigourney is hilarious in this play!
Grade: A+
Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Potter Experience | Off-Broadway | May 23, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Daniel Clarkson, Jeff Turner
Review: All seven Harry Potter books condensed into seventy hilarious minutes. This is a full/mid stage shot since these two guys do nothing but run back and forth for the entire show but it looks just fine. Great, silly fun.
Grade: A
Wicked | Broadway | July 1, 2007 | VOB
Cast: Lisa Brescia (st/by Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), Jayne Houseshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Logan Lipton (Boq)
Review: Lisa is not my favorite Elphaba but she is okay! Her vocals are decent! This video is filmed very well with no obstructions!
Grade: A+
The Wiz | La Jolla Playhouse | November 26, 2006 | mp3
Cast: Nikki M. James (Dorothy), Rashad Naylor (Scarecrow), Michael Benjamin Washington (Tinman), Tituss Burgess (Lion), Valarie Pettiford (Aunt Em/Glinda), David Alan Grier (The Wiz), E. Faye Butler (Evilene), Heather Lee (Addaperle), Albert Blaise (Toto), Orville Mendoza (Uncle Henry)
The Wiz | Encores City Center | July 5, 2009 | mp3
Cast: Ashanti (Dorothy), Orlando Jones (The Wiz), Christian Dante White (Scarecrow), Joshua Henry (Tinman), James Monroe Iglehart (Lion), Tichina Arnold (Evillene), LaChanze (Aunt Em/Glinda), Dawnn Lewis (Addaperle)
Final Performance!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | July 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Dee Roscioli (t/r Elphaba), Sarah Schenkkan (u/s Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq)
During Dee's one week return to the 1st National Tour!
July 11, 2013
The Rocky Horror Show | 4Oth Anniversary UK Tour | Matinee | July 6, 2013 | MOV | Highlights | NFT - No trades, No Exceptions
Cast: Oliver Thornton (Frank N' Furter), Sam Attwater (Brad Majors), Dani Harmer (Janet Weiss), Philip Franks (Narrator), Ceris Hine (Columbia), Abigail Jaye (Magenta), Kristian Lavercombe (Riff Raff), Joel Montague (Eddie / Dr Scott), Henry Davis (Rocky)
Review: Nice colours but a lot of washout and the video can be blurry sometimes. Audio not bad. Highlights of: Dammit, Janet, Time Warp (partial), Sweet Transvestite (missing ending), The Lab/Sword of Damocles, I Can Make You A Man, Seductions, Touch-a Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me, Once in a While, Planet, Schmanet, Janet, Rose Tint My World, Don't Dream It, Be It (partial). Highlights running about 30 mins. If you want this show, contact the master at his website: http://pitycomestoolatetrading.weebly.com/index.html
Grade: C+/ B-
Wicked | 1st National Tour | Matinee | June 30, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Laurel Harris (st/by Elphaba), Jenn Gambatese (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Kevin McMahon (u/s Dillamond)
Amazing riffs! She does a new one on the second Bring Me Down in DG!
July 9, 2013
Wicked | West End | Orchestra Pit Camera | mp4
Cast: Conductor, Orchestra
Review: A video from the Orchestra Pit of the 2006 West End cast of Wicked! Meant for understudies and replacement actors to study for their roles in the show!
Grade: A+
Hairspray | Broadway | Orchestera Pit Camera | VOB
Cast: Conductor, Orchestra
Review: Featuring the OBC, Full show songs and background music, shot from Inside the Pit. Meant for understudies and replacement actors to study for their roles in the show.
Grade: A+
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Evening | June 15, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Walker Jones (Wizard), Gina Ferrall (Mme. Morrible), Zarah Mahler (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), Jay Russell (Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | June 22, 2013 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Lilli Cooper (u/s Elphaba), Hayley Podshun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), John Hillner (Dr. Dillamond), Alex Wyse (Boq)
Lilli's first performance as Elphaba and Hayley's birthday!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | Matinee | June 27, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Laurel Harris (st/by Elphaba), Sarah Schenkkan (u/s Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Kevin McMahon (u/s Dillamond)
Wicked | 1st National Tour | June 28, 2013 | m4a
Cast: Laurel Harris (st/by Elphaba), Jenn Gambatese (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Kevin McMahon (u/s Dillamond)
Missing No One Mourns The Wicked! Starts at "Is It True?"
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | June 29, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Walker Jones (Wizard), Gina Ferrall (Mme. Morrible), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), Jay Russell (Dillamond)
June 29, 2013
Xanadu | Costa Mesa | Matinee | December 20, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Elizabeth Stanley (Clio/Kira), Max von Essen (Sonny), Natasha Yvette Williams (Melpomene/Medusa), Annie Golden (Calliope/Aphrodite), Larry Marshall (Danny/Zeus), Kevin Duda (Thalia/Eros/Cyclops), Veronica J. Kuehn (Euterpe/Thetis), Jesse Nager (Terpsicore/Young Danny/Hermes/Centaur), Chauntée Schuler (Erato/Hera), David Tankersley (Specialty Skater), Amy Goldberger (Featured Skater)
Review: Filmed in 16:9 widescreen. Audio from external MD recorder which is very clear, except for the last 2 minutes or so of the video, which uses the video camera's built-in mic. (The transition should be fairly smooth and only detectable on headphones.) Almost no obstructions and very few blackouts (only in between scenes). Mix of close zooms and some wide shots to see the entire ensemble. This show is such hilariously awesome crack. I don't think I could ever get sick of it. Elizabeth Stanley and Max von Essen capture the essence of Clio/Kira and Sonny so perfectly well and they have fantastic chemistry together. The ensemble members are also really fun to watch. Some of their antics are worth the price of admission by themselves.
Grade: A+
Ghost | UK Tour | Matinee | May 29, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Amy Webb (u/s Molly Jensen), Stewart Clarke (Sam Wheat), Wendy Mae Brown (Oda Mae Brown), David Roberts (Carl Bruner), Keisha Atwell (Louise), Karlene Wray (Clara), Stevie Hutchinson (Subway Ghost)
Wicked | West End | June 15, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Hayley Gallivan (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Jason Winter (u/s Fiyero), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessa), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Stuart Ramsay (Dr. Dillamond)
June 27, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | March 24, 2013 | ISO/ mp4
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Tiffany Haas (st/by Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), F. Michael Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Doctor Dillamond), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose)
Review: Willemijn is the best Elphaba I have ever seen. She was flawless at this performance. Sound is A+ perfect! Video Quality is similar to November 20, 2010 with Mandy Gonzalez and Katie Rose Clarke!
Grade: B
Wicked | San Francisco | March 31, 2010
Cast: Felicia Ricci (st/by Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Nicolas Dromard (Fiyero)
Felicia’s first full Performance!
Wicked | San Francisco | April 2, 2010
Cast: Felicia Ricci (st/by Elphaba), Libby Servais (st/by Glinda), Nicholas Dromard (Fiyero)
Wicked | San Francisco | Matinee | May 23, 2010
Cast: Felicia Ricci (st/by Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Nicolas Dromard (Fiyero)
June 26, 2013
9 to 5 | NSMT (Beverly) | September 12, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Dee Hoty (Violet Newstead), Holly Davis (Judy Bernley), Shayla Osborn (Doralee Roberts), George Dvorsky (Franklin Hart, Jr.), Kathy St. George (Roz Keith).
Review: Presented "in-the-round" by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using once camera on a tripod with audio patched in from the sound board. The disc also includes a three minute highlights montage used for promotional purposes.
Grade: A+
The Wiz | NY City Center | June 13, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Ashanti (Dorothy), Orlando Jones (The Wiz), Joshua Henry (Tinman), James Monroe Iglehart (Lion), Christian Dante White (Scarecrow),Tichina Arnold (Evillene), Dawnn Lewis (Addaperle), LaChanze (Aunt Em/Glinda)
Review: Act I is highlights only with a lot of obstruction and blackouts. The following songs/scenes are included; they're all full audio but the amount of actual video is noted in parenthesis: The Feeling We Once Had (30 seconds), Tornado Ballet (3 minutes), He's The Wizard (1 minute), Addaperle's Exit (30 seconds), Soon As I Get Home (30 seconds), I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday (1 minute), Slide Some Oil to Me (30 seconds), Mean Ole Lion (30 seconds). Act II is full, no blackouts after the first couple minutes. There are some heads at the bottom of the screen in the wide shots or when the actors come to the very front of the stage, but all of the action is there. I used mostly wides and mediums to give you an idea of the sets, staging, etc., but there are some nice close-ups here and there too.
Grade: (Act 1): C+ (Act 2): A-
Wicked | West End | June 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Lucy Van Gasse (s/b Glinda), Ban Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thprpe (Madame Morrible), Keiyh Bartlett (The Wizard), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr. Dillamond).
Wicked | West End | June 11, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda),Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nassarose)
Wicked | West End | Evening | June 12, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda),Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nassarose)
June 22, 2013
Wicked | West End | Matinee | February 20, 2013 | mp4
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Lucy Van Gasse (st/by Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Christopher Howell (u/s Wizard), Jacqueline Hughes (2nd u/s Madame Morrible), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Doctor Dillamond), Katie Rowley-Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq)
Review: Amazing 16:9 capture in HD from the second row! Crystal clear quality with no zooms! The vocals from the cast were superb and Louise is definatly one of the best West End Elphaba's ever! Full video apart from partway through "For Good" until after the melting which is audio only but then video is restored.
Grade: A+
Matilda | West End | Matinee | March 3, 2013 | mp4
Cast: Hayley Canham (Matilda), Charles Brunton (u/s Miss Trunchbull), Haley Flaherty (Miss Honey), Steve Furst (Mr Wormwood), Annette McLaughlin (Mrs Wormwood), Nick Searle (Michael Wormwood), James Moore (Bruce Bogtrotter)
Review: Hayley Canham's last show as Matilda! Cast was great and Charles was a great Miss Trunchbull! Amazing 16:9 capture of the Olivier Award winning and Tony nomintated musical! Shot in 16:9 in HD! A few heads get into the frame at times, but nothing that interrupts the action on stage! Crystal clear quality with no zooms! And just to clarify, this is the full video and not the highlights!
Grade: A
Cats | UK Tour | Matinee | March 30, 2013 | mp4
Cast: Joanna Ampil (Grizabella) Katie Warsop (Rumpleteazer) Clare Rickard (Jellylorum) Melissa James (Baombalurina) 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), Will Lucas (Bill Baily)
Review: Amazing 16:9 capture in HD from the dress circle! Crystal clear quality with no zooms! What an amazing show! I used to hate Cats but now it is on my list of favorite musicals! But the person who stood out the most was definatly Joanna, her vocals we spectacular and her rendition of Memory was great!
Grade: A
The Book of Mormon | Matinee | West End | May 29, 2013 | mp4
Cast: Gavin Creel (Elder Price), Daniel Buckley (st/by Elder Cunningham), Alexia Khadime (Nabulungi), Giles Terera (Mafala Hatimbi), Stephen Ashfield (Moroni/Elder McKinley), Tosh Wanogho-Maud (u/s General), Haydn Oakley (Price's Dad/Joseph Smith/Mission President)
Review: Amazing 16:9 capture in HD from the third row! Crystal clear quality with no zooms! Amazing West End cast! Gavin is the best Elder Price in my opinion! Daniel was very good especially considering he is only a stand-by! Alexia was a great Nabalungi and her vocals were spectacular!
Grade: A+
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | June 16, 2012 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Anna Eilinsfeld (u/s Elphaba), Tiffany Haas (Glinda), Billy Harrigan Tighe (Fiyero), Dan Pacheco (Boq), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Paul Kreppel (The Wizard), Marilyn Caskey ( Madame Morrible)
The only recording of Anna as Elphaba! This is also one of Tiffany's last shows on Tour before Broadway.
June 16, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | May 12, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F Michael Haynie (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr Dillamond)
Review: Willemijn as Elphaba is just fantastic, great vocals and acting. I used to dislike her but I love her now. Well filmed, from the orchestra and mostly unobstructed and very steady. Odd moments of wandering and spotlight washout in a few scenes, but nothing too bad. Great close-ups and wide-shots for choreography. Complete show but no curtain call!
Grade: A+
Wicked | 1st National Tour | May 12, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alison Luff (Elphaba), Jenn Gambatese (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Clifton Davis (Dr. Dillamond), Ben Susak (Chistery), Kevin McMahon (Witch’s Father/Ozian Official), Courtney Iventosch (Witch’s Mother), Dina Bennett (Midwife)
Wicked | 1st National Tour | June 2, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alison Luff (Elphaba), Jenn Gambatese (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Clifton Davis (Dr. Dillamond), Ben Susak (Chistery), Kevin McMahon (Witch’s Father/Ozian Official), Courtney Iventosch (Witch’s Mother), Dina Bennett (Midwife)
June 11, 2013
Dreamgirls | Broadway | 1981 | VOB
Cast: Jennifer Holliday, Ben Harney, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Divine, Cleavant Derricks, Obba Babatunde, Deborah Burrell, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Tony Franklin, Cheryl Alexander
Review: A lot of generation loss due to the fact it was filmed in 1981! But above that a decent capture! Mostly wide shots! Jennifer is amazing in this video and she definitely out shined the rest!
Grade: B
Wicked | Broadway | Evening | June 5, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Tiffany Haas (st/by Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
Lindsay has grown so much into the role! Her vocals are amazing in this audio!
Wicked | Melbourne | July 9, 2009 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Carmen Cusack (temp st/by Elphaba), Lucy Durack (Glinda), Rob Mills (Fiyero), Stuart Fisher (Boq), Penny McNamee (Nessarose), Maggie Kirkpatrick (Morrible), Bert Newton (Wizard), Anton Berezin (u/s Dillamond)
Carmen is on fire! This is her best show!
June 7, 2013
Xanadu | Broadway | February 19, 2008 | VOB
Cast: Patti Murin (u/s Kira/Clio), Cheyenne Jackson (Sonny), Mary Testa (Melpomene/Medusa), Jackie Hoffman (Calliope/Aphrodite), Tony Roberts (Danny/Zeus), Kenita Miller (Erato, Siren, '40s Singer, Eros, Hera), Curtis Holbrook (Thalia, Siren, Young Danny, '80s Singer, Cyclops), Andre Ward (Terpsichore, Siren, '80s Singer, Hermes, Centaur), Kate Loprest (Euterpe, Siren, '40s Singer, Thetis)
Review: A very nice capture, with only one coverup when Danny comes up to the Mezzanine. Patti does a good job as Kira and great to see Kate Loprest in another show!
Grade: A-
Bare | Off-Broadway | December 19, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Taylor Trensch (Peter), Jason Hite (Jason) Elizabeth Judd (Ivy), Barett Wilbert Weed (Nadia), Alex Wyse (Alan), Gerard Canonico (Matt), Sara Kapner (Madison), Casy Garvin (Zack), Alice Lee (Diane), Missi Pyle (Sister Joan), Jerold E. Solomon (Father Mike)
Review: Great show! It has a very deep storyline! There are a couple very very brief "adjustments" due to the venue size and seating but nothing bad at all.
Grade: A
June 4, 2013
A Chorus Line | Singapore | May 4, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Josh Horner, Gerrard Carter, Mark Hill , Stephanie Grigg, James Maxfield Leah Lim, Rohan Browne, Anita Louise Combe, Debora Krizak, Ashley Mckenzie, Monique Salle, Renee Armstrong, Kurt Douglas, Will Centurion, Sian Johnson, Hayley Winch, Scott Morris, Euan Doidge.
Review: 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 numbers but nice close-ups when necessary, 16:9 widescreen. Electric and amazing performance by the whole Australian cast. Opening night.
Grade: A+
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | January 26, 2012 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Jackie Burns (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond), Alicia L. Albright (u/s Witch's Mother)
Jackie's unplanned final show! She gets sick in the evening show and leaves after Popular!
May 29, 2013
Avenue Q | West End | January, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Edward Baruwa (Gary), Daniel Boys (Princeton/Rod), Christopher Fry (Brian). Cassidy Janson (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Candy Ma (u/s Christmas Eve), Alan Pearson (u/s Nicky/Trekkie/Bear)
Review: A solid capture of this amazing cast! My favorites were Cassidy and Daniel! The show was hilarious and the songs were so quirky! There are two brief blackouts due to latecomers being seated (after "Avenue Q" and "Purpose"), Kate's Empire State Building scene is dialogue-only, and the audience interaction part of The Money Song is cut. Also, the cartoons aren't filmed; however, if there's anyone present on the stage at the same time (Princeton often is), the character is filmed instead. Crystal clear quality video!
Grade: A
Wicked | Broadway | April 9, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Mandy Gonzalez (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Andy Karl (Fiyero), PJ Benjamin (Wizard), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Etai Benshlomo (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Mandy, Katie and Andy are amazing in their roles! Mandy's vocals are amazing and she adds soul to the character! Katie is hilarious and made me roll on the floor laughing during Popular! Andy is a great Fiyero and his acting and voice were great! Great capture with no obstructions!
Grade: A+
Wicked | Broadway | May 28, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
Lindsay and Derek's first show in Wicked! Their chemistry is perfect since they were both in Dogfight!
May 25, 2013
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert | Broadway | March 6, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Will Swenson (Tick) Nick Adams (Felicia) Tony Sheldon (Bernadette) J. Elaine Marcos (Cynthia), Ashley Spencer, Jackie B. Arnold and Anastacia McClesky (Divas) C. David Johnson (Bob) Jessica Phillips (Marion) Nathan Lee Graham (Miss Understanding) Keala Settle (Shirley) Steve Schepis (Farrah)
Review: Great show! Amazing cast! Lovely sets and music! Nick's body it to die for! Seriously, his abs and pecs are toned! Very different from other shows, has a contemporary twist! Filmed very well but the video isn't the sharpest of quality!
Grade: A-
May 23, 2013
American Idol Live! | Rosemont | July 7, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Skylar Laine
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the 2012 concert tour. The concert was a blast and had some great talent, and great songs that really fit each singer. This was the second concert of the tour with lots of energy!
Grade: A
Spamalot | Mexican Tour | May 23, 2012 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Freddy Ortega (King Arthur), Natalia Sosa (Lady of the Lake), Lisardo (Sir Galahad), Ernesto Cano (Sir Bedevere), Sergio Catalán (Sir Lancelot), Ricardo Margaleff (Sir Robin), Germán Ortega (Patsy), Enrique Madrid (Prince Herbert), Eugenio Derbez (God's Voice)
Review: Highlights that run for about an hour! Includes: Come to Me, Lake Girls Cheer, The Song That Goes Like This, Knights of the Round Table, The Song That Goes Like This (Reprise), Find Your Grail, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, The Diva's Lament (Whatever Happened To My Part?), His Name Is Lancelot, Act II Finale and the Curtain Call! A very nice adaptation of the Broadway musical. There are some changes like "The Song That Goes Like This (Reprise)", Natalia Sosa sang two songs representatives of the city. There is one blooper in "The Song That Goes Like This" where something happened between Lisardo and Natalia Sosa and she started laughing but she was able to control it. This happened twice. The capture itself is stunning! Crystal clear!
Grade: A+
Hairspray | UK Tour | May 10, 2013 | VOB/mp3 | Highlights
Cast: Mark Benton (Edna Turnblad), Lucy Benjamin (Velma Von Tussle), Marcus Collins (Seaweed), Freya Sutton (Tracy Turnblad), Luke Striffler (Link Larkin), Lauren Hood (Penny Pingleton), Gemma Sutton (Amber Von Tussle)
Review: A wonderful cast! Freya is outstanding. Filmed with an iPod from the front row of the Grand Circle. Stationary full stage shot, off centre though. There is also some spotlight washout! About 35 minutes of Act 1 only due to camera stopping. Act 2 is just audio and cannot be traded separately, it must be traded along with the video!
Grade: B+
Matilda | Broadway | March 13, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Sophia Gennusa (Matilda), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey), Gabriel Ebert (Mr Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs Wormwood), Taylor Trensch (Michael Wormwood), Ryan Steele (u/s Rudolpho), Jack Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender), Jared Parker (Nigel), Karen Aldridge (Mrs Phelps), Ben Thompson (Escapologist), Samantha Strum (Acrobat)
Review: Great show! Sophia was the youngest of the Matilda actresses and she was great! Well shot and mostly steady, a head appears at the bottom of the screen sometimes because the person in front kept leaning forward. Some wandering during Telly as the house lights were on.
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | May 11, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Jason Winter (u/s Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Katie Rowley-Jones (Nessarose), Jacqueline Hughes (2nd u/s Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq) and Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond)
Wicked | West End | May 25, 2013 | caf
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Christopher Howell (u/s The Wizard), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Paulo Texeiran (u/s Boq), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
May 19, 2013
Wicked | June 6, 2007 | ISO | Act 1 Only
Cast: Shona White (st/by Elphaba), Helen Dallimore (Glinda), Oliver Tompsett (u/s Fiyero), Susie Blake (Madame Morrible) Nigel Planner (The Wizard), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), James Gillan (Boq), Martin Ball (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: The only released video of Shona! A wonderful performance from the cast! They are both terrific! Helen has improved a lot since she first started and Shona is extremely talented. Sadly the show starts from room allocations and finishes at the end of Defying Gravity, so act 1 footage and audio only and act 2 is only audio highlights of No Good Deed and For Good. Also, there is a lot of spotlight washout during Popular, I'm Not That Girl and Defying Gravity!
Grade: B+/ A-
Dreamgirls | US National Tour | May 13, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Lydia Warr (alt. Effie), Jasmin Richardson (Deena), Tonyia Myrie Rue (Lorell), Deonte Warren (u/s Curtis Taylor Jr), Jonathan Michael (u/s James “Thunder” Early), Terrance Johnson (C.C. White)
May 17, 2013
A Snow White Christmas | Pasadena Playhouse | December 15, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Ariana Grande (Snow White), Neil Patrick Harris (The Magic Mirror), Charlene Tilton (The Wicked Queen), Curt Hansen (Prince), Jonathan Scott Meza (Muddles), David Figoli (Herman the Huntsman)
Review: Entertaining show for all ages, with a score of recognizable pop songs and hilarious broadway and pop culture references to Wicked, The Book of Mormon, How I Met Your Mother, Victorious, Dallas, and more; some heads at the bottom of the screen, but they are worked around fine, especially after the first few minutes of the first act; some short dropouts during the first part of act one, but each lasts only 15-30 seconds. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Good clear sound; nice video!
Grade: A
May 12, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | April 11, 2013 | VOB | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Special edition of this show! Includes full show from April 11, 2013, backstage interview (answers fans questions), Defying Gravity from Willemijn’s debut on Broadway, No Good Deed (March 2 2013 and multilanguage), Defying Gravity (March 07 2013, March 16 2013, April 10 2013 and April 21 2013) and two videos from Alli Mauzey's last (Popular and Defying Gravity)! The audio is good in all of them.
Grade: C+/ B-
Wicked | Broadway | March 9, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | March 29, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Vicki Noon (u/s Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | April 13, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
A View From The Bridge | Broadway | January 6, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Liev Schreiber, Jessica Hecht, Santino Fontana, Corey Stoll, Alex Cendese, Michael Cristofer, Anthony DeSando, Antoinette LaVecchia, Mark Morettini, Joe Ricci, Robert Turano, Marco Verna.
Review: Video Features Santino Fontana This was filmed right before he was injured in previews and replaced! Also, this was shot with a head in the way that I shot around very nicely. But it is visible in certain scenes in the bottom of the screen. But still very good video.
Grade: A
January 23, 2014
9 to 5 | UK Tour | Winter 2012 | VOB
Cast: Marlon Moore (Franklyn Hart), Jackie Clune (Violet Newstead), Natalie Casey (Judy Bernly), Amy Lennox (Doralee Rhodes), Bonnie Langford (Roz Keith), Mark Willshire (Joe)
Review: This production has a definite buzz about it and the design team queasily capture the feather-cut hairdos and the gaudy, man-made fibres of the 70s period. Amy Lennox plays the Parton character, Doralee Rhodes, with winsome charm and a nice sense of self-mocking mischief. Jackie Clune is bang on the money as the feisty office manager kept in a subservient position by her sexist boss, who’s played with deliciously malevolent creepiness by Marlon Moore. Look out for Bonnie Langford, in scene-stealing form as the office nark. She performs the dream ballet number which has been added to the UK production in which she fantasizes about her beloved boss with superb and hilarious aplomb, still singing when she is being precariously held upside down. There has been many changes from the US presentation, which really tightens the show. 9 to 5 is simply a delight to watch and I do hope that it will transfer to the West End really soon. An amazing capture in 16:9 wide-screen and Dolby Digital stereo sound. The only problem is towards the beginning, when a group of later comers walked in the theatre, and caused one drop out, which lasts 40 seconds. Other than that this is the most magnificent capture of 9 to 5 I have ever watched with action extremely well followed.
Grade: A+
Wicked | 1st National Tour | December 29, 2013 | mov | Highlights | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Alison Luff (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Alison Fraser (Madame Morrible), John Davidson (The Wizard), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Kevin McMahon (Witch's Father), Marina Lazzaretto (Witch's Mother) Jenny Florkowski (u/s Midwife).
Review: One of Gina's first shows! Everyone is on fire and blows the roof off the theatre! Highlights include NOMTW through the middle of Popular and Thank Goodness through the middle of For Good.
Grade: B-/ C+
January 21, 2014
Next to Normal | US National Tour | May 8, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Alice Ripley, Jason Watson (u/s Dan), Curt Hansen, Emma Hunton, Preston Sadlier, Jeremy Kushnier.
Review: Another great performance from Alice during the Tour, in which she missed a lot of shows during the Chicago stop. Jason did a terrific job as Dan and great to see him in the role. Beautiful capture with no obstructions.
Grade: A
Wicked | West End | November 14, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Louise's last show before the cast change!
Wicked | West End | November 15, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Ashleigh Gray (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Ashleigh's last show!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | January 12, 2014 | mp3
Cast: Alison Luff (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), John Davidson (Wizard), Alison Fraser (Madame Morrible), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Providence closing performance!
Wicked | West End | January 16, 2014 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Emma Hatton (st/by Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Samuel Edwards (u/s Fiyero), Michelle Francis (2nd u/s Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Paul Clarkson (u/s The Wizard), Russel Walker (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Emma's 7th show as Elphaba.
Wicked | West End | January 17, 2014 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Emma Hatton (st/by Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Samuel Edwards (u/s Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Paul Clarkson (u/s The Wizard), Russel Walker (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Emma's 8th show as Elphaba.
January 20, 2014
Matilda | West End | November 21, 2013 | mp4
Cast: Elise Blake (Matilda), Emily Robins (Lavender), James Gardner (Nigel), Ruby McNamara (Amanda), Ashton Henry-Reid (Eric), Tallulah Threadaway (Alice), Talia Palamathanan (Hortensia), Jamie Kaye (Tommy), James Clyde (Mr. Wormwood), Hayley Flaherty (Ms. Honey), Kay Murphy (Mrs. Wormwood), Alex Gaumond (Trunchball)
Review: A full stage shot capture from the front row of the dress circle, in 16:9 widescreen HD, with no obstructions, though some tad washout. This could be counted as a house cam shot. Cast is on fire as usual.
Grade: A
January 18, 2014
The Jungle Book | Chicago | August 11, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Akash Chopra, Kevin Carolan, Usman Ally, Andre De Shields, Anjali Bhimani, Larry Yando, Thomas Derrah, Ed Kross, Glory Curda.
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the Disney version of The Jungle Book. Great production using the Disney songs and added Sherman Brothers materials. Some beautiful performances from the cast!
Grade: A+
Les Miserables | US National Tour | May 10, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Ron Sharpe, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Julie Benko (u/s Cosette), Chasten Harmon, Justin Scott Brown, John Rapson (u/s Thenardier), Shawna Hamic, Jeremy Hays.
Review: Great capture with no obstructions. Still a solid cast with Ron joining as Jean Valjean. Julie does a terrific job as Cosette.
Grade: A
Wicked | 1st National Tour | December 4, 2013 | VOB | NFT Until March 26, 2014
Cast: Alison Luff, Jenn Gambatese, Curt Hansen, Jamie Rosenstein, Jesse JP Johnson, Kim Zimmer, John Davidson, Jud Williford.
Review: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Still the best shape a Wicked tour has in a long time. I cant think clearly, but interesting moment in Dancing Through Life when Elphaba comes out with Ness, she is not wearing her glasses and I think she usually does. I found it amusing. Wonderful performances and cast, and Jenn's final weeks with the show!
Grade: A+
Wicked | West End | Matinee | November 16, 2013 | mp4 | Highlights | CityOfEmerald's Master | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr.Dillamond)
Review: 3000th performance of Wicked in London and muck up matinee. Vocally this was better than the evening show. Highlights include: No One Mourns the Wicked, The Wizard and I, What is this feeling?, Dancing Through Life (until Ozdust ballroom), Elphaba's dance, Popular (incredible final riff from Gina), One Short Day, Thank Goodness, As Long as You're Mine, Catfight (starts after Fiyero's entrance), No Good Deed, Melting scene, Curtain Call and speeches.
Grade: B+
January 16, 2014
Wicked | Broadway | January 11, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Marcie Dodd, Alli Mauzey, Kevin Kern, Jayne Houdyshell, PJ Benjamin, Brynn O'Malley, Alex Brightman.
Review: Marcie's last show ever, amazing performances from her and the whole cast! She is definitely one of the best Elphaba actresses there has been! Beautiful capture with almost no obstructions.
Grade: A
Wicked | 1st National Tour | October 30, 2013 | VOB | Highlights | NFT Until Febaruary 16, 2014
Cast: Alison Luff, Jenn Gambatese, Curt Hansen, Jamie Rosenstein, Jesse JP Johnson, Kim Zimmer, John Davidson, Jud Williford.
Review: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This capture runs just under an hour and includes the first 50 minutes of the show (through Popular) and Defying Gravity. The best a Wicked tour has looked in a long time!
Grade: A+
January 11, 2014
Wicked | Korea | November 24, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Oak Ju Hyun (Elphaba), Kim Bo Kyung (Glinda), Lee Jee Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond).
Unique Elphaba/ Glinda pairing.
Wicked | Korea | November 28, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Oak Ju Hyun (Elphaba), Jeong Sun Ah (Glinda), Lee Jee Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond).
Wicked | Korea | December 22, 2013 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Oak Ju Hyun (Elphaba), Jeong Sun Ah (Glinda), Lee Jee Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond).
This was supposed to be closing night but due to the success of the production, the contract was extended until February!
January 9, 2014
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | May 28, 2013 | VOB | NFT Until February 16, 2014
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia, Hayley Podschun, David Nathan Perlow, Zarah Mahler, Michael Wartella, Gina Ferrall, Walker Jones, Jay Russell
Review: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Solid performances from the entire cast and shortly after Jennifier returned to Wicked as the full time Elphaba!
Grade: A+
Matilda | Broadway | May 9, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Bailey Ryon (Matilda), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey), Lesli Margherita (Mrs Wormwood), Gabriel Ebert (Mr Wormwood), Phillip Spaeth (Rudolpho), Karen Aldridge (Mrs Phelps), Jake Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender).
Review: Great show with a very enthusiastic audience. There are heads at the bottom of the screen sometimes because people kept leaning forward and some shaky moments, but mostly a focused steady shot with nice close-ups.
Grade: A-
Evita | US National Tour | September 22, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Caroline Bowman, Josh Young, Christopher Johnstone, Sean MacLaughlin, Krystina Alabado
Review: Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. Josh and Caroline do a great job as Che and Eva. A solid tour, great performances and production value!
Grade: A+
Les Miserables | US National Tour | February 3, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Lawrence Clayton, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Chasten Harmon, Jenny Latimer, Justin Scott Brown, Michael Kostroff, Shawna M. Hamic.
Review: Great capture of the show with no obstructions. Marvelous performances from Lawrence, Chasten, Jenny and the whole cast really. Some awesome riffs and key changes from Lawrence and Chasten and one of the best On My Own ever!
Grade: A-
Les Miserables | US National Tour | November 15, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Peter Lockyer, Andrew Varela, Betsy Morgan, Lauren Wiley, Briana Carlson-Goodman, Timothy Gulan, Shawna Hamic, Max Quinlan, Jason Forbach.
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the tour in the final leg. Great new additons the cast with Peter making a great Jean Valjean!
Grade: A
December 31, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | January 11, 2009 | mp3
Cast: Marcie Dodd, Alli Mauzey, Kevin Kern, Jayne Houdyshell, PJ Benjamin, Alex Brightman, Brynn O'Malley, Timothy Britten Parker, Michael DeVries, Katie Webber.
Marcie's last show!
Wicked | Korea | December 10, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Oak Ju Hyun (Elphaba), Jeong Sun Ah (Glinda), Lee Jee Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond).
Wicked | Mexico | October 12, 2013 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Cecilia de la Cueva (Glinda), Danna Paola (Elphaba), Marisol Meneses (Nessarose), Adam Sadwing (Boq), Anahi Allué (Madame Morrible), Beto Torres (Doctor Dillamond), Jorge Lau (Fiyero), Paco Morales (The Wizard).
Second preview!
Wicked | West End | September 21, 2006 | mp3
Cast: Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Hellen Dallimore (Glinda), Adam Garcia (Fiyero), Miriam Margoyles (Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose).
Wicked | West End | May 25, 2012 | mp3
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), David Rudin (u/s Fiyero), Christopher Howell (u/s Wizard).
Technical difficulties after 'One Short Day'.
Wicked | West End | May 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond).
Wicked | West End | December 17, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Sam Kelly (Wizard), Paul Clarkson (Dr Dillamond).
December 30, 2013
Carrie | Seattle | October 10, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Alice Ripley (Margaret White), Keaton Whittaker (Carrie White), Kendra Kassebaum (Miss Gardner), Larissa Schmitz (Sue Snell), Kody Bringman (Tommy Ross), Tessa Archer (Chris Hargensen).
Review: 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 actually dropped. Based on the revised Off-Broadway version, and presented at the Balagan Theatre. Here are a few cool things that happen in this video: 1) After “Evening Prayers” there is a hold to change all microphone batteries, resulting in most of the song being run a second time (the sound check was removed and put as a bonus at the end of act two). 2) During the scene where Carrie is getting ready for the prom a microphone made a "farting" noise and Alice grabbed her butt and said "sorry" which made the cast and tech crew laugh. 3) The first attempt at dumping the blood on Carrie didn’t work, for the second attempt, it got into Keaton’s eyes, which resulted in Louis Hobson (the show’s director and Alice’s Next To Normal co-star) to come up on stage. 4) Alice didn’t have the rubber prop knife for the end, she had a real knife so she mocked stabbing Carrie.
Grade: A+
December 29, 2013
Wicked | Korea | November 19, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Park Hye Na (Elphaba), Kim Bo Kyung (Elphaba), Jo Sang Woong (Fiyero), Lee Sang Jun (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond)
First preview!
Wicked | Korea | November 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Oak Ju Hyun (Elphaba), Jeong Sun Ah (Glinda), Lee Jee Hoon (Fiyero), Nam Kyoung Joo (Wizard), Lee Yea Eun (Nessarose), Kim Dong Hyun (Boq), Kim Young Ju (Madame Morrible), Cho Jung Keun (Doctor Dillamond)
Oak's first show!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | December 16, 2013 | mp3 | NFT Until March 1, 2014
Cast: Alison Luff (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Alison Fraser (Madame Morrible), John Davidson (The Wizard), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Tom Flynn (Doctor Dillamond)
Gina's first performance as Glinda on the 1NT and Alison's first performance as Madame Morrible. It's now apparent that Gina decided to drop her British accent while on tour.
Wicked | 1st National Tour | Matinee | December 18, 2013 | mp3 | NFT Until March 1, 2014
Cast: Laurel Harris (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Alison Fraser (Madame Morrible), John Davidson (The Wizard), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Rick Desloge (u/s Boq), Tom Flynn (Doctor Dillamond)
This was the first time that Gina and Laurel performed together. Laurel was very impressive and sung a "things I’ve never felt" riff that I have never previously heard.
December 12, 2013
Les Miserables | West End | September 19, 2013 | VOB | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), James Gant (u/s Javert), Na-Young Jeong (Fantine), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Anton Zetterholm (Enjolras), Rob Houchen (Marius), Wendy Ferguson (Madame Thénardier), Cameron Blakely (Thénardier), Adam Linstead (Bishop/Grantaire), Carl Mullaney (Bamatabois), Ilan Galkoff (Gavroche), Caoimhe Judd (Young Cosette), Andreana Pascoulis (Young Eponine)
Review: A lavish 16:9 HD capture of the new Les Mis cast. Shot from the front row of the Dress Circle with extreme close ups and zooms. Great clear audio. The cast is incredible but the one that shined to me was Carrie Hope Fletcher, you can see and hear her emotion and its incredible! There were real tears during On My Own.
Grade: A+
December 4, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | August 2, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Merideth Kaye Clark (st/by Elphaba), Stefanie Brown (u/s Glinda), Richard H. Blake (Fiyero), Amanda Rose (Nessa), Myra Lucretia Taylor (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (Wizard), Ben Liebert (Boq)
Review: A great capture of the tour with no obstructions. Both Merideth and Stefanie give great performances, while Richard still remains one of the best Fiyeros ever!
Grade: A
November 29, 2013
Funny Girl | Los Angeles | September 27, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Nicole Parker (Fanny Brice), Josh Adamson (Nick Arnstein), Jean Kaufman (Mrs. Brice), Venny Carranza (Eddie), Helen Geller (Mrs. Strakosh), Gregory North (Ziegfeld), Carol Kline (Mrs. Meeker), Jill Van Velzer (Mrs. O’Malley), Micaela Martinez (Emma), Jamie Snyder (Tom Keeney), Christopher Roque (John, the Stage Manager), Erik McEwen (Ziegfeld Tenor).
Review: Presented by 3-D Theatricals at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. When a pre-Broadway tour that was slated to start in Los Angeles was cancelled, 3-D Theatricals jumped on the chance to produce the show. Nicole Parker (who starred for 6 years on Mad-TV, and on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked) has received rave reviews for her performance as Fanny, and is being looked at for the role in the on-again, off-again planned Broadway revival. Beautifully filmed and crystal clear with no obstructions.
Grade: A
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | October 13, 2013 | wma | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Lilli Cooper (u/s Elphaba), Hayley Podshun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), John Hillner (Dr. Dillamond), Alex Wyse (Boq)
Lilli's second performance as Elphaba!
November 26, 2013
Wicked | West End | November 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Problem show! Witches father misses a line in NOMTW. A piece of wood crashes down in INTG. Gina misses a few lines in the end.
Wicked | West End | Matinee | November 16, 2013 | m4a
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Stuart Ramsey (u/s Dr Dillamond)
3000th show and muck up matinee! Vocally this was better than the evening show. List of muck ups included!
Wicked | West End | Evening | November 16, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Last show for Louise, Gina, Ben and more of the cast! Incredible performances, the cast blew the roof off the theatre! Includes speeches.
Wicked | West End | November 18, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Sam Kelly (Wizard), Paul Clarkson (Dr Dillamond).
First performance for the new cast.
November 25, 2013
Wicked | West End | October 25, 2013 | wma
Cast: Ashleigh Gray (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Oliver Watton (u/s Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Ashleigh's first show back as Standby.
Wicked | West End | October 29, 2013 | wma
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Louise's one year anniversary as Elphaba!
Wicked | West End | November 1, 2013 | wma
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Wicked | West End | November 12, 2013 | wma
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
November 24, 2013
Little Shop Of Horrors | Tecklenburg | 2006 | VOB | Pro-Shot
Cast: Norbert Kohler (Seymour), Nadine Hammer (Audrey), Patrick Stanke (Orin Scrivello/Audrey II Gesang), Thorsten Tinney (Mr. Mushnik), Ramona Ludwig (Chiffon), Sabine Neibersch (Chrystal), Lillemor Spitzer (Ronette).
Review: A single camera pro-shot of this interesting production. The show was done in an outdoor theatre which was really cool. And just incase you didn't figure it out, the show is in German.
Grade: A++
November 23, 2013
Wicked | West End | November 19, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Sam Kelly (Wizard), Paul Clarkson (Dr Dillamond).
Includes Savannah's speech for the Stand Up Foundation.
Wicked | West End | Matinee | November 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible), Sam Kelly (Wizard), Paul Clarkson (Dr Dillamond).
First matinee for new cast. A few line flubs.
Wicked | West End | Matinee | October 26, 2013 | mp3 | GlindaUpland's Master
Cast: Ashleigh Gray (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Oliver Watton (u/s Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
November 15, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | Matinee | December 18, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Carla Stickler (u/s Elphaba), Chandra Lee Shwarts (Glinda), Richard H. Blake (Fiyero), Barbara Robertson (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (Wizard), Stefanie Brown (Nessarose), Justin Brill (Boq), Paul Slade Smith (Dr. Dillamond).
Review: Filmed from the orchestra and extremely close! Great show if you love a lot of extreme closeups. I love this VOB because it captures Carla's acting beautifully. She can go from a shy and insecure, yet happy young girl, to an evil witch, and then straight to a mature woman who's so sincere because she knows she'll be losing her friend. And her voice is amazing. One of the best understudies I've ever seen! Chandra is a hilarious Glinda, I think she is going the Megan Hilty way. She has a lot of attitude which is good for Glinda.
Grade: B+/ A-
November 14, 2013
Carrie | Stratford | March 5, 1988 | m4a
Cast: Barbara Cook (Margaret White), Linzi Hateley (Carrie White), Darlene Love (Mrs. Gardner), Sally Ann Triplett (Sue Snell), Charlotte D'Amboise (Chris Hargensen), Paul Gyngell (Tommy Ross), Gene Anthony Ray (Billy).
Closing night in London! Soundboard recording!
The Book Of Mormon | Chicago | October 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Nic Rouleau (Elder Price), Ben Platt (Elder Cunningham), Syesha Mercado (Nabulungi), Pierce Cassidy (Elder McKinley).
Last show in Chicago!
November 7, 2013
Wicked | West End | October 28, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Marc McBride (u/s Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Wicked | West End | October 31, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Wicked | West End | November 5, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
Louise is on fire! Her Defying Gravity was amazing!
Wicked | Broadway | October 29, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Donna Vivino (st/by Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Tom McGowan (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Michael Wartella (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
One of Donna's last shows!
Wicked | Broadway | October 30, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Tom McGowan (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Michael Wartella (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
10th Anniversary Show!
November 6, 2013
Little Shop Of Horrors | Florida | June 5, 2003 | VOB
Cast: Alice Ripley, Hunter Foster, Reg Rogers, Lee Wilkof, Billy Porter, Dioni Michelle Collins, Moeisha McGill, Haneefah Wood
Review: Nice picture and sound; occassional spotlight washout and picture coverup until Skid Row; very cool to see the different actors and sets and Audrey plant; historical! 1st generation from the master. The cast was amazing but it was Billy who shined!
Grade: A-
Little Shop Of Horrors | National Tour | July 3, 2005 | VOB
Cast: Jonathan Rayson,Yvette Lawrence (u/s), Yasmeen Sulieman, Iris Burruss (u/s), Latonya Holmes, Lenny Wolpe, James Moye, Michael James Leslie
Review: A very nice capture of the touring cast of the Broadway revival. Can be a bit dark, but otherwise very clear and crisp.
Grade: A-
Little Shop Of Horrors | Long Beach | July 26, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Danny Gurwin (Seymour Krelborn), Lowe Taylor (Audrey), Michael A. Shepperd (Audrey II), Stuart Pankin (Mr. Mushnik), Peter Paige (Orin Scrivello and others), Fredericka Meek (Chiffon), Kamilah Marshall (Crystal), Meloney Collins (Ronette).
Review: A presentation of Musical Theatre West, a non-profit Regional theatre which uses Equity actors. Widescreen. Very nicely filmed and crystal clear. The cast was amazing.
Grade: A
Evita | 1st National Equity Tour | September 21, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Desi Oakley (alt. Eva), Josh Young (Che), Sean MacLaughlin (Peron), Krystina Alabado (Mistress/Don't Cry For Me Quartet), Ryan K. Bailer (Cabinet Member/Eva's Family/General), Ronald L. Brown (Priest/Italian Admiral/Eva's Lover), Christopher Johnstone (Magaldi)
Evita | UK Tour | May 27, 2008 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Eva), Seamus Cullen (Che), Mark Heenehan (Peron), James Waud (Magaldi), Nikki Mae (Mistress)
November 1, 2013
Wicked | West End | October 4, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Hayley Gallivan (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
A day before Hayley's planned last show! The audio is not great during some songs.
Wicked | West End | October 11, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Lucy Van Gasse (st/by Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
The audio is not great during some songs (too close!) Some dude near the master decided to randomly sing a few lines to a few of the songs.
Wicked | West End | October 17, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
The audio is not great during some songs (too close!)
Wicked | West End | October 18, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose)
The audio is not great during some songs (too close!)
October 30, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | February 28, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Stephanie Torns (u/s Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke, Richard H. Blake, Amanda Rose, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Lenny Wolpe, Ben Liebert.
Review: Excellent capture with no obstructions. Stephanie gives one of the best and most vocally controlled performances as Elphaba I have seen in a long time! Incredible riffs and her acting is spectacular. Why was she only understudy? Katie and Richard are wonderful as always!
Grade: A
October 26, 2013
Ghost | UK Tour | 2013 | VOB | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Stewart Clarke (Sam Wheat), Rebecca Trehearn (Molly Jensen), Wendy Mae Brown (Oda Mae Brown), David Roberts (Carl Bruner), Ivan De Freitas (Willie Lopez), Stevie Hutchinson (Subway Ghost)
Review: A magnificent HD capture of a truly outstanding production. The cast of this musical were absolutely fantastic and completely blew me away. Based on the 1990 smash hit movie the emotion is intense, but it’s one of the most popular love stories around and the stage version adds extra magic. The use of modern effects are astounding, proving that digital theatre can work whilst still keeping the tradition of a musical. Clarke and Trehearn are well-matched as the star crossed lovers – or should that be murder-crossed lovers – both have excellent voices and complement each other through all the life and death moments aided and abetted by their close friend Carl Bruner played with an evil intent by David Roberts. As with the big-screen equivalent, the big laughs and best lines were reserved for the fraudulent-turned-genuine psychic medium Wendy Mae Brown as Oda Mae, who did a fantastically over-the-top job of walking in Whoopi Goldberg’s huge footsteps.
Grade: A+
October 21, 2013
Chicago | Hollywood Bowl | July 26, 2013 | VOB
Cast: 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
Review: 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.
Grade: A
Wicked | Stuttgart | December 28, 2008 | VOB
Cast: Maria Walter (u/s Elphaba), Lucy Scherer (Glinda), Mathias Edenborn (Fiyero), Barbara Raunegger (Madame Akaber), Carlo Lauber (Der Zauberer von Oz), Barbara Schmid (u/s Nessarose), Stefan Stara (Moq), Michael Günther (Dr. Dillamond), Valerie Link (swing Midwife), Stefan Poslovski (Frex), Emma Hunter (Melena), Casey Lee Ross (Chistery)
Review: This performance was a joy to film! Maria makes a great Elphaba and a great addition to the Wicked family! Lucy Shrerer is funny and ditzy as always but gets very emotional at times. Although I could not understand a word they were saying at the show, I still filmed and went to experience it. The lighting and performers were splendid! Barabara makes a great Madame Akaber!
Grade: B+
October 17, 2013
Murder Ballad | Off-Broadway | July 13, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Caissie Levy, Jim Newman (u/s Tom), Rebecca Naomi Jones, John Ellison Conlee.
Review: Excellent HD capture of this great show. It was performed in the round in a "bar" setting, so the action takes place all over the theater. Great performances and some really great music. Caissie and Rebecca always perform with such gusto, beautiful to watch!
Grade: A-
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time | West End | September 6, 2012 | VOB | Pro-Shot
Cast: Luke Treadway (Christopher), Nicola Walker (Judy), Paul Ritter (Ed), Una Stubbs (Mrs. Alexander), Niamh Cusack (Siobhan)
Review: This play won 7 2013 Olivier Awards including Best Play, the play follows a 15 year old math genius who tries to unravel the mystery of his neighbor's murdered dog that was found speared by a fork, this play is both a murder mystery and a tale of personal discovery for somebody on the edges of society. The video quality is quite fuzzy for a pro-shot though.
Grade: A+
Evita | Broadway | July 28, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Christina DeCicco (st/by Eva), Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris, Max von Essen, Rachel Potter.
Review: Excellent HD capture of the Alternate Eva. Christina vocally commands the score and thrilling to watch. She really should have had the role full time! Beautiful production and stunning Eva.
Grade: A
October 10, 2013
Wicked | Los Angeles | October 28, 2007 | VOB
Cast: Julie Reiber (u/s Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero), Dioni Michelle Collins (u/s Morrible), John Rubinstein (The Wizard), Natalie Daradich (u/s Nessarose), Adam Wylie (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Stunning capture of Julie's final as Elphaba in LA! She was amazing all the way around, vocal, acting, beauty. Her 'No Good Deed' was incredible, one of the best renditions ever! Natalie makes a terrific Nessa and gives lines with a different delivery, which is nice. Dioni is a very different Morrible and I really like her portrayal! And in this performance Madame Morrible has only two costumes. The red one for Act 1, and the green one for Act 2!
Grade: A+
October 7, 2013
Wicked | West End | Matinee | September 7, 2013 | mov | Highlights | CityOfEmerald's Master | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Michelle Pentecost (u/s Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Highlights include: No One Mourns The Wicked, The Wizard And I, Sharing Secrets (from Popular), Defying Gravity (flying portion), I’m Not That Girl (reprise), As Long As You're Mine, No Good Deed and Finale. There is spotlight washout and the camera wanders off quite a bit due to aiming blindly. Camera does not focus when zoomed in so the picture is blurry at close-ups. Full audio is available for general trade. Michelle is an amazing understudy and her growls are incredible!
Grade: B/ B+
Wicked | West End | Evening | September 7, 2013 | mp4 | CityOfEmerald's Master | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Review: One of Louise's best shows (includes her amazing "solo" riff), Gina seems a bit tired but overall a fantastic performance from the whole cast. Shot in 16:9 widescreen. Spotlight washout. Full stage shot, no zooms, recorded from front row. Act 2 cuts off before ‘For Good’. Picture in Act 1 is blurry due to not focusing.
Grade: B
Wicked | West End | Matinee | September 7, 2013 | m4a | CityOfEmerald's Master
Cast: Michelle Pentecost (u/s Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Michelle does some amazing growls!
October 6, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | June 5, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Tiffany Haas (st/by Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
September 30, 2013
The Last Five Years | Off-Broadway Revival | March 10, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Betsy Wolfe, Adam Kantor.
Review: Beautiful Revival HD capture of this classic cult show with no obstructions. Betsy and Adam give flawless performaces and such a beautiful show. Betsy has quickly become a new Broadway leading lady with good reason, she is not to be missed.
Grade: A
September 29, 2013
Wicked | West End | September 27, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Hayley Gallivan (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Melissa Jacques (u/s Madame Morrible)
7th Birthday for Wicked on West End!
September 24, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | February 24, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Cassie Okenka (2nd u/s Glinda), Cliffton Hall (Fiyero), Tom McGowan (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Demeree Hill (Nessarose), Justin Brill (Boq), Clifton Davis (Dillamond)
Review: This was supposed to be Patti Murin's last show as Glinda but she couldn't make it because she was ill! Cassie made up for it though with her amazing vocals and acting skills! She does all the optional high notes which sound awesome! The fact that she is an understudy shocks me, I hope she gets lead soon! This video is filmed in 16:9 and has a mix of wide shots, close ups and medium wide shots. There is some spotlight washout in the wide shots and also some scattrered blackouts here and there.
Grade: A/ A-
Mamma Mia | Stuttgart | August 16, 2013 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Donna), Annakathrin Naderer (Sophie), Barbara Raunegger (Rosie), Betty Vermeulen (Tanja), Manuel Steinsdörfer (Sky), Jonathan Agar (Harry), Jerry Marwig (Sam)
Review: Highlights include songs with Willemijn Verkaik as Donna (Money, Money, Money, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, One of Us, SOS, Our Last Summer, Slipping through my fingers, The Winner takes it all, I do, I do, I do, I do, I do, Dancing Queen [finale] and Waterloo). Willemijn was okay as Donna, I prefer her as Elphaba though! The video quality is quite blurry and the audio is a bit fuzzy. But there are zooms so you can see Willemijn's facial expressions!
Grade: B
September 23, 2013
Wicked | West End | September 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Marc McBride (u/s Boq), Melissa Jacques (u/s Madame Morrible)
Louise's best show! Lots of amazing riffs throughout!
September 21, 2013
Shrek | Broadway | October, 2009 | avi | Pro-Shot
Cast: Daniel Breaker (Donkey), Brian d'Arcy James (Shrek), Sutton Foster (Fiona), Leah Greenhaus (Young Fiona), Marissa O'Donnell (Teen Fiona), Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad), John Tartaglia (Pinocchio)
Review: Make room for ogre-sized family fun as the greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in a whole new way in this breathtaking Broadway musical adaptation of the hit movie Shrek! Amazing HD pro-shot video of the original Broadway cast! A must have for every trader!
Grade: A++
The Book Of Mormon | West End | March 20, 2013 | mp4 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Gavin Creel (Elder Price), Jared Gertner (Elder Cunningham), Alexia Khadime (Nabulungi), Giles Terera (Mafala Hatimbi), Stephen Ashfield (Moroni/Elder McKinley)
Review: Early recording of the West End cast. Everyone was great! Shot from the front row! Act 2 blurry from the beginning until the start of I Am Africa. Some spotlight washout during the brighter lighting. The audio is good quality.
Grade: A-
The Book Of Mormon | West End | April 18, 2013 | mp4 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Gavin Creel (Elder Price), Jared Gertner (Elder Cunningham), Alexia Khadime (Nabulungi), Giles Terera (Mafala Hatimbi), Stephen Ashfield (Moroni/Elder McKinley)
Review: You can definitely see that the cast has improved over time! Shot from the front row on the side so some action occasionally missed! Some spotlight washout during the brighter lighting. The audio is good quality.
Grade: A-
Evita | 1st National Equity Tour | Matinee | September 8, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Josh Young (Che), Caroline Bowman (Eva), Sean MacLaughlin (Peron), Krystina Alabado (Mistress/Don't Cry For Me Quartet), Ryan K. Bailer (Cabinet Member/Eva's Family/General), Nicholas Belton (General), Jessica Bishop, Ronald L. Brown (Priest/Italian Admiral/Eva's Lover), Holly Ann Butler (Don't Cry For Me Quartet), Diana DiMarzio (Eva's Family), Samantha Farrow, Katharine Heaton (Don't Cry For Me Quartet), Tony Howell (Eva's Family/Eva's Lover), Katie Huff (Eva's Family), Christopher Johnstone (Magaldi), Patrick Oliver Jones (Cabinet Member/General), Chris Kotera (Eva's Lover), Alison Mahoney (Mother of Child/Nurse), Megan Ort (Nurse/Don't Cry For Me Quartet/Eva's Family), John Riddle (General), Jeffrey C. Sousa (Eva's Lover)
First Tour Performance!
September 20, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | September 27, 2009 | VOB | newtoldlies' Master
Cast: Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Erin Mackey (Glinda), Kevin Kern (Fiyero), Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose), Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: This is the video of Michelle Federer's return to Wicked! And in my opinion, she is better than ever. I am liking Dee more and more as time goes on. Her "No Good Deed" was wonderful! Erin is a doll and has improved from what I've seen and heard of her Chicago days. This one was shot from the orchestra with a mix of wide and medium shots. It has some spotlight washout during the wider shots. There are some brief blackouts, mostly in Act 1, and the video is a little fidgety up until "Dancing Through Life". There was a woman with some big hair in front for Act 1, but she doesn't block anything important for very long. She and her friends moved, so Act 2 is better than Act 1.
Grade: A-
September 18, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | July 4, 2010 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Donna Vivino (Elphaba), Chandra Lee Schwartz (Glinda), Richard H. Blake (Fiyero), Justin Brill (Boq), Brynn O'Malley (Nessarose), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Richard Kline (The Wizard), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Highlights include, No Mourns the Wicked through to the end of Popular, Defying Gravity through to the Catfight Scene. I love Donna and it's so incredible to see her final performance in the role! She is so talented and her vocals are flawless as Elphaba. Awesome "As Long As You're Mine" in this show and a great "Wicked Witch Of Th East" from Brynn. Chandra's "Thank Goodness" and "Popular" were terrific in this show as well. It seems the entire cast were really giving it their all to send off Donna on a stellar note. This video is shot from the stalls with no zooms. The video and audio are very clear! Although there is a bit of spotlight washout sometimes. Only trading this gem for my wants!
Grade: B+/ A-
September 16, 2013
The Rocky Horror Show | 4Oth Anniversary UK Tour | 2013 | VOB | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Oliver Thornton (Frank-N-Furter), Sam Attwater (Brad), Dani Harmer (Janet), Philip Franks (Narrator), Henry Davis (Rocky), Ceris Hine (Columbia), Abigail Jaye (Magenta), Kristian Lavercombe (Riff Raff)
Review: Beautiful capture of 40th Anniversary of the show. Great direction and lights, for an English tour production! The only problem with this recording is that its missing The Sword of Damocles and there's some head obstruction during Time Warp because the audience were on their feet singing and dancing along. But other than that it is complete and action well followed.
Grade: A
Haispray | Tecklenburg | August 10, 2012 | VOB | Pro-Shot | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Ilse La Monaca, Andreas Lichtenberger, Mathias Schlung, Jana Stelley, Michael Ernst, Nicky Wuchinger, Maja Sikora, Kerstin Marie Mäkenburg, Amanda Whitford, Gino Emnes, Valesca Frank, Eric Minsk, Anne Welte, Jürgen Strohschein, Hakan T. Aslan, Kevin Foster, Andrew Hill, Rupert Makethaler, Jaime Rodney, Fernando Spengler, Julius Wilams III, Elena Wirbulis, Marthe Römer, Jane Reynolds, Yeal de Vreis, Lucy Costelloe, Vanessa Athu, Denise Obedekah, Gina Marie Hudson, Andrea Sachez del Solar
Review: Multicam pro-shot of this wonderful production! The show was done in an outdoor theatre which was really cool. It was funny seeing Jana Stelley as Penny since she was the original Glinda stand-by in Wicked Stuttgart. Overall an excellent video of this incredible cast! And just incase you didn't figure it out, the show is in German.
Grade: A++
September 15, 2013
Evita | US National Tour | September 8, 2013 | mov | Highlights
Cast: Caroline Bowman (Eva Peron), Josh Young (Che), Sean MacLaughlin (Peron), Christopher Johnstone (Magaldi), Krystina Alabado (Mistress), Ryan K. Bailer, Nicholas Belton, Jessica Bishop, Ronald L. Brown, Holly Ann Butler, Diana DiMarzio, Samantha Farrow, Katherine Heaton, Tony Howell, Katie Huff, Patrick Oliver Jones, Chris Kotera, Ian Liberto, Allison Mahoney, Robin Masella, Megan Ort, John Riddle, Morgan Rose, Jeffrey C. Sousa, Tug Watson.
Review: MOV highlights of the first matinee performance of the 2013 US National Tour cast of Evita. Highlights begin at the top of Act 2 and run 40 minutes. Quality of the video is 720 HD. The angle of the shot is not superb, but the audio is terrific, including Caroline's very first Don't Cry for Me Argentina. The cast is pretty terrific, including a true stand out performance by Josh Young as Che in Act 2. I really enjoy the show. Caroline sounds terrific as Eva, but lacks a bit in the acting department. However, this is their first time out of the gate and I'm sure as they settle into their roles, they'll get even better!
Grade: B-
The Book of Mormon | Broadway | July 26, 2013 | mp4 | Highlights | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: KJ Hippensteel (st/by Elder Price), AJ Holmes (u/s Elder Cunningham), Nikki M. James (Nabulungi), Matt Loehr (Elder McKinley), Michael Potts (Mafala), Brian Tyree Henry (General), Kevin Duda (u/s Joseph Smith/Mission President ect.), Christopher Rice (u/s Elder Young/Neely/Cunningham's dad), Michael James Scott (Doctor)
Review: AJ Holmes, a second Elder Cunningham understudy from the Book Of Mormon Chicago cast, came to New York as an emergency understudy. This was his last show on Broadway! Only the beginning of Act 2 till the end of 'Making Things Up Again'. The first 2 minutes are blacked out but after that there is video. The video quality is quite fuzzy and blurry but hey, its a rare opportunity to see AJ Holmes in action! Full stage shot with no zooms. Quite a lot of spotlight washout but the audio is great.
Grade: C+
Wicked | West End | August 16, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Lucy Van Gasse (st/by Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero)
Louise's best show! Includes the "solo" and second "bring me down" riff in Defying Gravity!
Wicked | West End | September 13, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Jason Winter (u/s Fiyero)
Louise was little sick but still sounded amazing!
September 12, 2013
Wicked | West End | September 19, 2012 | wmv | Act 1 Only | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), David Rudin (u/s Fiyero), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Gina Beck (Glinda)
Review: Act 1 only. Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, no zooms and lots of washouts (as it's too lit, you can rarly see the faces, but good enough for people who knows the cast).
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | September 24, 2012 | wmv | Act 2 Only | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Matt Willis (Foyero), Chloe Taylor (s/b Glinda), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Gemma Atkins (u/s Nessarose).
Review: Act 2 only. Chloe's last with Rachel! Such a rare opportunity to watch the cast (especially with Chloe & Gemma & pregnant Rachel). Hot from the first row, no zooms and some washouts, but very nice quality overall.
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | September 27, 2012 | wmv | Act 2 Only | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Matt Willis (Fiyro), Gemma Atkins (u/s Nessarose), Adam Pettigrew (Boq).
Review: Act 2 only (include a short speech for the show's 6th Bday). Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, no zooms and some washouts, but very nice quality.
Grade: A
Wicked | West End | October 5, 2012 | mp4 | Act 1 Only | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Mat Willis (Fiyero).
Review: Act 1 only. Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, no zooms and some washouts.
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | October 19, 2012 | wmv | Highlights | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Mat Willis (Fiyero).
Review: First 40 minutes (ends during Dancing Through Life). Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, no zooms and some washouts, but very nice quality.
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | October 22, 2012 | mpeg | Act 2 Only | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Andrew Bryant (u/s Boq), Mat Willis (Fiyero).
Review: Act 2 only. Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, no zooms and some washouts, but very nice quality.
Grade: A
Wicked | West End | October 26, 2012 | mpeg | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Adam Pettigrew (Boq), Mat Willis (Fiyero).
Review: Finally a video of this brilliant cast (not to mentioned a rare opportunity to watch pregnant Rachel as Elphaba). Shot from the first row, left end no zooms and some washouts, but still very nice quality.
Grade: A
Dreamgirls | US National Tour | December 19, 2010 | mp3
Cast: Patrice Covington (st/by Effie White), Felicia Boswell (Deena Jones), Chaz Lamar Shepherd (Curtis Taylor, Jr.), Chester Gregory (James Thunder Early), Nikki Kimbrough (Lorrell Robinson), Trevon Davis (C.C. White), Margaret Hoffman (Michelle Morris), Milton Craig Nealy (Marty)
Wicked | West End | Matinee | December 27, 2006 | mp3
Cast: Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Helen Dallimore (Glinda), Adam Garcia (Fiyero), Nigel Planer (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), Miriam Margolyes (Madame Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), James Gillan (Boq), Martin Ball (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | West End | Matinee | December 29, 2006 | mp3
Cast: Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Annalene Beechey (st/by Glinda), Oliver Tompsett (u/s Fiyero)
Idina's last show with Annalene and Oliver!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | December 19 2007 | mp3
Cast: Carmen Cusack (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Cliffton Hall (Fiyero), Lee Wilkof (The Wizard), Alma Cuervo (Madame Morrible), Deedee Magno Hall (Nessarose), Brad Weinstock (Boq), Tom Flynn (Doctor Dillamond).
Carmen is on fire! Includes BC/EFA speech.
Wicked | Los Angeles | May 18, 2008 | mp3
Cast: Teal Wicks (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), John Rubenstein (Wizard), Joanne Worley (Morrible), Briana Yacavone (Nessarose), Michael Drolet (Boq), Tim Talman (Dillamond)
Megan's last show!
Wicked | Los Angeles | October 31, 2008 | wma
Cast: Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), David Garrison (Wizard), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Briana Yacavone (Nessarose), Eddy Rioseco (Boq), David de Vries (Dr. Dillamond), Eric Stretch (Chistery), Alexis Ann Carra (Witch's Mother), Keith A. Bearden (Witch's Father), Linda Kerns (Midwife).
First back for Megan and Eden!
September 10, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | May, 2006 | VOB | Pro-Shot | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Victoria Matlock (u/s Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Nicolas Dromard (u/s Fiyero), Jennifer Waldman (Nessarose), Alma Cuervo (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (Wizard).
Review: Proshot from the house camera. Mid-stage shot, so the entire set fills the entire screen. Amazing to watch, with hardly any spotlight washout and vibrant colors, with sound patched right into the dvd. This video has no zooms so you can appreciate the amazing lighting and sets Wicked has to offer. Victoria sounds amazing in this video and Kendra rocks as Glinda! Overall an amazing capture.
Grade: A++
September 7, 2013
Avenue Q | Brisbane, Australia | February 20, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Mitchell Butel, Natalie Alexopoulos, Luke Joslin, Leah Howard, David James, Christina O'Neill.
Review: House camera video with a full stage shot and no zooms; good clear sound throughout.
Grade: A-
September 6, 2013
Dreamgirls | US National Tour | December 9, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Patrice Covington (u/s 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)
Review: Filmed at the show’s National Tour premier at the Apollo Theatre in New York City. Great production, which introduces enough new ideas to make it fresh without ignoring the roots of the show. Beautifully filmed with a nice mixture of close-ups and wised shots but a little on the dark side.
Grade: A-
Dreamgirls | US National Tour | Matinee | June 27, 2010 | VOB | Act 1 Only
Cast: Moya Angela (Effie White), Margaret Hoffman (u/s Deena Jones), Chaz Lamar Shepherd (Curtis Taylor, Jr.), Chester Gregory (James "Thunder" Early), Adrienne Warren (Lorell Robinson), Trevon Davis (C.C. White), Tallia Brinson (Michelle Morris), Milton Craig Nealy (Marty)
Review: Moya rocks the role of Effie and Margeret was amazing as Deena! A few minutes of black outs during "Cadillac Car" due to latecomers, missing a minute or two of "Press Conference" when the pause button on camera was accidentally pushed, mixed of full stage shots to capture choreography and video screens and close-ups. Great quality but there is some spotlight washout in the wider shots!
Grade: A
Wicked | Broadway | January 2, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Marcie Dodd, Alli Mauzey, Kevin Kern, Jayne Houdyshell, PJ Benjamin, Alex Brightman, Brynn O'Malley, Timothy Britten Parker, Michael DeVries, Katie Webber.
Review: One major blackout for about seven minutes during Wonderful and the surrounding scenes, but the rest of the show is intact; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups, and the sound excellent as usual. Includes curtain call. Besides the missing section, still as good video!
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | Evening | June 8, 2013 | mov | CityOfEmerald's Master | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Lucy van Gasse (s/b Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thope (Madame Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr.Dillamond).
Review: Full first act & first 3 minutes of the second act. No zoom, camera sometimes wanders off but follows the main characters at most of the time. Black-outs during 'What Is This Feeling' and 'I'm Not That Girl'. Spotlight washout. Picture is blurry until the end of 'Room assignments', the 3 minutes of act 2 are also blurry.
Grade: B
Wicked | West End | Matinee | June 12, 2013 | mov | CityOfEmerald's Master | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thope (Madame Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond).
Review: Full first act, second act cuts off just before 'For Good'. Camera sometimes wanders off but follows the main characters at most of the time.
Grade: B
Wicked | West End | Evening | July 14, 2007 | mp3
Cast: Shona White (Elphaba st/by), Helen Dallimore (Glinda), Adam Garcia (Fiyero), Nigel Planer (The Wizard), Susie Blake (Morrible), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), James Gillan (Boq), Martin Ball (Dr. Dillamond)
Cast change! Last show for most of the cast! Shona does an incredible job on her last performance!
Wicked | West End | June 9, 2008 | mp3
Cast: Alexia Khadime (Elphaba), Dianne Pilkington (Glinda), Oliver Tompsett (Fiyero), Caroline Keiff (Nessarose), Andy Mace (Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Jeremy Legat (Boq)
Alexia, Caroline, Jeremy and Andy's 1st show as principal! One of Alexia's best 'Defying Gravity' performance!
September 5, 2013
The Audience | West End | June 13, 2013 | VOB | Pro-Shot
Cast: Helen Mirren, Geoffrey Beevers, Nell Williams, Jonathan Coote, Michael Elwyn, Harry Feltham, Edward Fox, Haydn Gwynne, Ian Houghton, Spencer Kitchen, Richard McCabe, Charlotte Moore, Nathaniel Parker, David Peart, Matt Plumb, Paul Ritter, Elaine Solomon
Review: Multiple cameras Pro-Shot of the new play at the West End. Broadcasted live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video! Absolutly amazing play with incredible acting and this capture is just beautiful! Include a 10 minutes interview with Peter Morgan during the interval.
Grade: A++
September 3, 2013
Annie | Broadway | July 14, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Jane Lynch, Anthony Warlow, Lilla Crawford, Brynn O'Malley, Clarke Thorell, J. Elaine Marcos, Sunny
Review: What people don't realize is that this is Jane Lynch's last performance! So it is very special! This video is an excellent HD capture of Jane in the role of Ms. Hannigan. Act 1 is beautifully captured, but missing the last 2 minutes. Act 2 is a blackout for the first 5 minutes and a mostly midstage for the rest of Act 2.
Grade: A-
August 31, 2013
Annie | Broadway | July 14, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jane Lynch, Anthony Warlow, Brynn O'Malley, Emily Rosenfeld, Junah Jang, Madi Rae DiPietro, Clarke Thorell, J. Elaine Marcos
Jane Lynch's last performance!
Hairspray | Broadway | February 4, 2003 | mp3
Cast: Shoshana Bean (u/s Tracy) Harvey Fierstein (Edna) Linda Hart (Velma) Mary Bond Davis (Maybelle) Matthew Morrison (Link) Kerry Butler (Penny) Corey Reynolds (Seaweed) Laura Bell Bundy (Amber) Dick Latessa (Wilbur) Jackie Hoffman (Prudy)
Hairspray | Broadway | July 13, 2003 | m4a
Cast: Harvey Fierstein (Edna), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Tracy), Matthew Morrison (Link), Kerry Butler (Penny), Corey Reynolds (Seaweed), Laura Bell Bundy (Amber), Linda Hart (Velma)
Laura, Kerry, Linda, and Corey's Final Performance!
Newsies | Broadway | January 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Corey Cott (Jack Kelly), Ben Fankhauser (Davey), Nicolas Lampiasi (Les), Laurie Veldheer (Katherine u/s), John Dosset (Joseph Pulitzer), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Medda Larkin), Garett Hawe (Crutchie u/s), Ryan Breslin (Race), Tommy Bracco (Spot/Scab), Julian DeGuzman (Albert/Bill u/s), Aaron J. Albano (Finch), Iain Young (Henry), David Guzman (Mush), Evan Kasprzak (Elmer), Andy Richardson (Romeo), Ryan Steele (Specs), Hogan Fulton (JoJo/Darcy), Jess LeProtto (Buttons/Scab), Jacob Guzman (Sniper/Scab), Michael Fatica (Morris Delancey/Mike u/s), Brendon Stimson (Oscar Delancey/Ike), Mark Aldrich (Seitz), John E. Brady (Wiesel/Mr. Jacobi/Stage Manager/Mayor), Kevin Carolan (Roosevelt), Stuart Marland (Snyder), Nick Sullivan (Bunsen), Julie Foldesi (Nun), Caitlyn Caughell (Hannah/Nun u/s)
Ryan Steele's last performance as Specs!
August 28, 2013
Pippin | Broadway | July 13, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Patina Miller (Leading Player), Matthew James Thomas (Pippin), Terrence Mann (Charlemagne), Charlotte d'Amboise (Fastrada), Andrea Martin (Berthe), Rachel Bay Jones (Catherine).
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the 2013 Tony Winning Revival! I certainly see why Patina and Andrea won their Tonys. A sleek and stunning revival with performances and ideas to die for! Filmed amazingly with a crystal clear HD camera. Certainly not to be missed!
Grade: A
August 25, 2013
Dreamgirls | Broadway Revival | 1986 | VOB
Cast: Sharon Brown (Effie, Act 1) Yvette Cason (u/s Effie, Act 1)
Review: Filmed from stationary balcony camera, no much expression visible, neither definition. Full show, also includes press reel of OBC, live and in person performance, GM America Johny Carson performance, Jennifer Holiday and Sheryl Lee Ralph on Rosie singing Dreamgirls songs.
Grade: B
Dreamgirls | Actor's Fund Benefit Rehearsal | September 24, 2001 | VOB | Pro-Shot
Cast: Lillias White, Audra McDonald, Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Billy Porter, Darius DeHaas.
Review: BCEFA Pro-Shot video dress rehearsal for benefit!
Grade: A++
Dreamgirls | Actor's Fund Benefit Concert | September 24, 2001 | VOB
Cast: Lillias White, Audra McDonald, Heather Headley, Norm Lewis, Billy Porter, Darius DeHaas.
Review: It is the one night only Dreamgirls Actor's Fund Benefit Concert that occurred a few days after 9/11 (9/24/01)! This was also Lillias White's last show in Dreamgirls!
Grade: A
August 24, 2013
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | July 10, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Kathy's first performance on the 2nd National Tour
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Evening | July 11, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Evening | July 14, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alyssa Fox (st/by Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | July 16, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | July 18, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), Sam Lips (u/s Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | July 25, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
From what I understand, the entire creative team was present at this performance to observe and work with the cast.
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | July 27, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Evening | July 27, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | July 28, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | August 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alyssa Fox (st/by Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), Joel Ingram (u/s Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Alyssa and Joel are a GREAT pair and have fantastic chemistry. Definitely one of my favorite shows of the run.
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | August 10, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alyssa Fox (st/by Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Due to a recorder malfunction, Act I only goes up to the room assignments scene, but Act II is complete.
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Evening | August 11, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alyssa Fox (st/by Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), John Hillner (Doctor Dillamond)
Closing show of the run.
August 23, 2013
Wicked | West End | July 20, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Sam Lupton (Boq), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond), Gemma Atkins (u/s Nessarose)
Wicked | West End | July 29, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Haley Gallivan (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Jason Winter (u/s Fiyero)
Wicked | West End | August 8, 2013 | wav
Cast: Katie Rowley Jones (2nd u/s Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Sam Lupton (Boq), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Gemma Atkins (u/s Nessarose)
Katie's second show!
August 22, 2013
First Date | Broadway | July 13, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Zachary Levi, Krysta Rodriguez, Sara Chase, Kristoffer Cusick, Blake Hammond, Kate Loprest, Bryce Ryness
Review: Excellent HD capture of this charming and fun show. Both Zachary and Krysta are adorable in the roles, as is the supporting cast! There is a two minute blackout about 20 minutes into the show while late comers came in. Also, Zachary is extremely attractive!
Grade: A
The Bodyguard | West End | August 9, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Heather Headley (Rachel Marron), Lloyd Owen (Frank Farmer), Debbie Kurup (Nicki Marron), Robert Jezek (u/s Bill Devaney), Nigel Barber (u/s Herb Farmer), Gil Kolirin (u/s Tony), Sean Chapman (Sy Spector), James Wooldridge (u/s Stalker), Oliver Le Sueur (Ray Court), David Page (Rory), Taylor Lockhart (Fletcher).
Heather's second last show.
The Bodyguard | West End | August 10, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Heather Headley (Rachel Marron), Lloyd Owen (Frank Farmer), Debbie Kurup (Nicki Marron), Ray Shell (Bill Devaney), Mark McKerracher (Herb Farmer), Gil Kolirin (u/s Tony), Robert Jezek (u/s Sy Spector), James Wooldridge (u/s Stalker), Oliver Le Sueur (Ray Court), David Page (Rory), Michael Matlas (Fletcher).
Heather Headley's final performance. Includes mid-performance standing ovation and lyrics changing during "I Will Always Love You" ("you my darlings you") and additional line by Frank ("goodbye Rachel Marron).
August 19, 2013
Les Miserables | West End | 2013 | VOB
Cast: Chris Holland (u/s Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu (Javert), AJ Callaghan (u/s Fantine), Vicky Entwistle (Mme Thenardier), Cameron Blakely (Thenardier), Jamie Ward (Marius), Danielle Hope (Eponine), Samantha Dorsey (Cosette), Christopher Jacobsen (Enjolras)
Review: Full video asides from these scenes: first half of At the End of the Day, At the Barricade, Every Day/A Heart Full of Love (Reprise).
Grade: A+
August 15, 2013
Wicked | Netherlands | 2011 - 2012 | VOB | Edit | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
This special DVD consists in a lot of highlights and extras with Renée van Wegberg as Elphaba.
January 8, 2012 | Highlights
Cast: Renée van Wegberg (alt. Elphaba), Céline Purcell (alt. Glinda), Jim Bakkum (Fiyero)
Review: Highlights include: Defying Gravity, As Long as You’re mine, No Good Deed (missing last seconds).
Grade: B/ B-
March 3, 2012 | Highlights
Cast: Renée van Wegberg (alt. Elphaba), Manon Novak (u/s Glinda), Sandra Wijnhout (u/s Madame Akaber)
Review: Highlights include: No Good Deed, For Good, Defying Gravity, Popular, I’m Not That Girl, The Wizard and Madame Morrible, Thank Goodness and I’m Not That Girl reprise.
Grade: A-
December 29, 2011/ March 8, 2012 | Highlights
Cast: Renée van Wegberg (alt. Elphaba), Chantal Janzen (Glinda), Jim Bakkum (Fiyero)
Review: Highlights include: The Wizard and I, What is this Feeling, One Short Day, Defying Gravity, For Good and Finale, Catfight. Fragments of: Defying Gravity, As Long As You’re Mine, No Good Deed, For Good.
Grade: (December 29, 2011) B- (March 8, 2012) A
March 2012 | Highlights
Cast: Renée van Wegberg (alt. Elphaba), Ianthe Tavernier (u/s Glinda), Jim Bakkum (Fiyero)
Review: Highlights include: The Wizard and I, I’m Not That Girl, No Good Deed, Glinda & Chistery, I’m Not That Girl, Defying Gravity (missing the end. I joined it with the end from the premiere).
Grade: A/ A-
July 2012 | Highlights
Cast: Renée van Wegberg (alt. Elphaba), Ianthe Tavernier (u/s Glinda), Jim Bakkum (Fiyero), Pamela Teves (Madame Akaber)
Review: Highlights include: No One Mourns the Wicked (from Glinda's entrance), What is This Feeling? (not full song!), Thank Goodness, I’m Not That Girl (Reprise), As Long As You're Mine, For Good.
Grade: A
Extras: Clip The Wicked Witch of the Est (unknown date), Première’s clip, interviews, Musicals in Ahoy 2012, Musicals on Demand, GayPride 2012, Duets with Carl Van Wegberg and Jamai Loman (As Long as You’re Mine) and Suzan Seegers (For Good).
Wicked | Broadway | October 14, 2006 | VOB
Cast: Ana Gasteyer (Elphaba), Kate Reinders (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), Kathy Santen (u/s Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose), Logan Lipton (Boq).
Review: Crystal clear picture and sound of Ana's return to Wicked in the Broadway Cast. I personally LOVE Ana's voice, she has a very unique voice! Missing 14 minutes in the middle of Act 2, but sound is there.
Grade: A
August 13, 2013
Annie | Singapore | July 25, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Ella Crossland (Annie), David McAlister (Oliver Warbucks), Su Pollard (Miss Hannigan)
Review: This is the UK touring cast, and 9 orphans were local kids. A heartwarming fun classic. Complete show (including curtain call), some shakiness between scenes, but mostly steady with a mix of close up and wider shots for dance numbers. There is a head at the bottom of the screen sometimes, but I filmed around it as much as I could. Widescreen. Minimal spotlight washout.
Grade: A
August 10, 2013
Xanadu | Broadway | July 5, 2008 | VOB
Cast: Curtis Holbrook (Sonny), Patti Murin (u/s Kira/Clio), Mary Testa (Melpomene/Medusa), Jackie Hoffman (Calliope/Aphrodite), Tony Roberts (Danny/Zeus), Kenita Miller (Erato, Siren, '40s Singer, Eros, Hera), Ryan Watkinson (Thalia, Siren, Young Danny, '80s Singer, Cyclops), Andre Ward (Terpsichore, Siren, '80s Singer, Hermes, Centaur), Kate Loprest (Euterpe, Siren, '40s Singer, Thetis)
Review: Filmed during Cheyenne's month absence! Curtis was cute as button. Patti has so much energy and blew me away. Sensational performance and a lot of energy from the cast and audience. Occasional “stage searching”, and heads appear in the shot throughout. But overall a very nice video with some great crystal clear close-ups! (NOTE: Curtis wears the shortest shorts during the final number!)
Grade: A-
Wicked | Broadway/ Netherlands | 2011 - 2013 | VOB | Edit | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
This special DVD consists in a lot of highlights and extras with Willemijn Verkaik as Elphaba on Broadway and Netherlands.
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda)
Review: DVD includes: Defying Gravity and For Good (18 May 2013)! The Wizard And I, Defying Gravity, As Long As You’re Mine, piece of Catfight, No Good Deed, For Good (23 May 2013)! The Wizard and I, Defying Gravity, No Good Deed, For Good (Willemijn’s Last on Broadway)!
Grade: A+
Extras: Defying Gravity, The Wizard and I (unknown date), Defying Gravity and For Good with Eden Espinosa at Birdland; Willemijn sings Defying Gravity in english/dutch and german; Obsessed! With Set Rudetsky; Willemijn in the Netherlands: Commercial, Musical SingAlong, Musical Awards, pieces from As long as you’re mine with Jim Bakkum and Ferry Doedens (proshots), I’m not that girl (TV programm), curtain call Willemijn 1000 performances, and pieces proshot: One Short Day, For Good, Defying Gravity, Thanks Goodness, Dancing through Life, Popular.
August 8, 2013
Carrie | Off-Broadway Revival | March 18, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Molly Ranson (Carrie White), Anne Tolpegin (u/s Margaret White), Christy Altomare (Sue Snell), Carmen Cusack (Lynn Gardner), Jeanna de Waal (Chris Hargensen), Derek Klena (Tommy Ross), Ben Thompson (Billy Nolan), Wayne Alan Wilcox (Mr. Stephens, Mr. Morton, others), Corey Boardman (George), Blair Goldberg (Norma), F. Michael Haynie (Freddy), Andy Mientus (Stokes), Elly Noble (Helen), Jen Sese (Frieda)
Review: Terrific capture one of my favorite shows. Marin was more of a Barbara Cook portrayal, Anne was more of a Betty Buckley. Rare performance as Anne only went on a handful of times.
Grade: A-
Wicked | Stuttgart | October 11, 2009 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Melanie Gebhard (u/s Elphaba), Lucy Scherer (Glinda)
Review: Melanie is amazing as Elphaba but she is not as amazing as Roberta! Filmed very well from a unique view! Amazing crystal clear video quality but the audio is quite quiet. Highlights include: The Wizard and I & What Is This Feeling.
Grade: A/ A+
August 7, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | July 20, 2013 | mp4 | Highlights | ToTheEmeraldCity's Master
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Michael Wartella (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Highlights include: Defying Gravity, I'm Not That Girl (Reprise) and As Long As You're Mine! The clips are blindshot! Fuzzy video and there is a lot of spotlight washout! But the audio is great!
Grade: C
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | July 20, 2013 | mp3 | ToTheEmeraldCity's Master
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Michael Wartella (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
Wicked | 1st National Tour | Matinee | August 3, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Shayla Osborn (u/s Elphaba), Cassie Okena (2nd u/s Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible)
Shayla's second performance!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | August 4, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Laurel Harris (Elphaba st/by), Sarah Schenkkan (Glinda u/s), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), John Davidson (The Wizard), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Clifton Davis (Dr Dillamond), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Jamie Rosenstein (Nessarose)
Final Show in Philadelphia! And most likely Sarah's last show!
August 4, 2013
Avenue Q | West End | August, 2009 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Edward Baruwa (Gary), Daniel Boys (Princeton/Rod), Christopher Fry (Brian), Julie Atherton (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Joanna Ampil (Christmas Eve), Mark Goldthorp (Nicky/Trekkie/Bear)
Review: I don't really like this cast, mainly because Cassidy wasn't cast yet! But the video itself is filmed amazingly! Highlights includes: What Do You Do/It Sucks to Be Me, If You Were Gay, Purpose (partial, up to "something's coming, something good"), Everyone's a Little BitRacist, The Internet Is for Porn, Mix Tape, Special, Fantasies Come True, My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada, There's a Fine, Fine Line. (This video is usually traded along with the September, 2010 video.)
Grade: A+
Avenue Q | West End | September, 2010 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Delroy Atkinson (Gary), Paul Spicer (Princeton/Rod), Sion Lloyd (Brian), Cassidy Janson (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Jaqueline Tate (Christmas Eve), Tom Parsons (Nicky/Trekkie/Bear)
Review: Filmed very well! Clear video and audio! Highlights includes: What Do You Do, If You Were Gay, Everyone's a Little Bit Racist,The Internet Is for Porn, Mix Tape, I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today + scene, Special + scene, You Can Be As Loud, Fantasies Come True, My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada, There's a Fine, Fine Line / The More You Ruw Someone,Schadenfreude, Christmas Eve counseling Princeton, I Wish I Could Go Back to College. (This video is usually traded along with the August, 2009 video.)
Grade: A+
Wicked | Broadway | November 9, 2008 | mp3
Cast: Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Aaron Tveit (Fiyero), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), P.J. Benjamin (Wizard)
Last on Broadway for Kerry, Kendra, Aaron and Cristy!
August 1, 2013
Dreamgirls | Pittsburg | August, 2004 | avi | Pro-Shot
Cast: Frenchie Davis, David Jennings, Andre Garner, Ramona Keller, Angela Robinson
Review: Professionally shot with one camera on a tripod! Frenchie was awesome as Effie and her vocals were insane! The quality was okay but it can get quite dark and fuzzy! Audio is taken straight from the soundboard!
Grade: A+
July 30, 2013
Sister Act | US National Tour | November 18, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Ta'rea Campbell, Hollis Resnik, Florrie Bagel, E. Clayton Cornelious, Diane J. Findlay, Kengsley Leggs, Lael Van Keuren, Charles Barksdale
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the touring production. This cast was solid and was so fun to watch. Ta'Rea is awesome in the role! Lael's rendition of 'The Life I Never Led' was AMAZING! Her vocals are insane!
Grade: A
Big Fish | Pre-Broadway | May 4, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin, Bobby Steggert, Krystal Joy Brown, Zachary Unger, Ryan Andes, Ben Crawford, Brad Oscar, Katie Thompson
Review: Beautiful HD capture of this Pre-Broadway tryout. This was filmed the final week of shows and has many changes to earlier versions, stunning capture! Nobert was amazing and I am in love with his voice!
Grade: A+
July 29, 2013
Once | Broadway | May 8, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Arthur Darvill (Guy), Joanna Christie (Girl), David Abeles (Eamon), David Patrick Kelly (Da), Katrina Lenk (Reza), Eliza Holland Madore (Ivanka), Anne L Nathan (Baruska), Lucas Papaelias (Svec), Andy Taylor (Bank Manager), Carlos Valdes (Andrej), Paul Whitty (Billy)
Review: New leads including Arthur Darvill from Doctor Who! The whole cast was amazing, and the show was fantastic. Audio only till the beginning of Leave (when the house-lights dim), and a small blackout after Falling Slowly, but after that it is an unobstructed, steady shot and very well filmed.
Grade: A
Wicked | West End | June 15, 2013 | MOV | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Hayley Gallivan (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Jason Winter (u/s Fiyero), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Harriet Thorpe (Mdm Morrible), Stuart Ramsay (u/s The Wizard)
Review: Includes the last minute of No One Mourns the Wicked till few seconds in Dear Old Shiz, Sharing Secrets scene, Popular, Defying Gravity, "You can wave that ridiculous wand" till the end of No Good Deed, For Good and Curtain Call.
Grade: A-/ B+
July 28, 2013
Rock of Ages | Broadway | March 11, 2013 | VOB | Act 1 Only
Cast: Sherrie (Kate Rockwell), Justin Matthew Sargent (Drew), Josephine Rose Roberts (Regina), Andre Ward (Mayor), Paul Schoeffler (Hertz), Cody Scott Lancaster (Franz)
Review: Act 1 only. Not an easy show to film, takes a few minutes to settle into it and some small blackouts in between. Otherwise unobstructed and steady. However, extreme stage left is obstructed because of the angle.
Grade: A-
July 26, 2013
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | May 23, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Vicki Noon (Elphaba), Lesley McKinnel (u/s Glinda), Chris Peluso (Fiyero), Don Amendolia (Wizard), Merilyn Caskey (Madame Morrible), Michelle London (Nessarose), Zach Hanna (Boq), David DeVries (Dr Dillamond).
Review: First video of Lesley to be filmed! She is great and can sing and act very well! Vicki is amazing as usual and Defying Gravity will always send chills down my spine! Chris was an okay Fiyero, I have seen better! This video is filmed in 16:9 and has a mix of wide shots, close ups and medium wide shots. There is some spotlight washout in the wide shots and also some scattrered blackouts here and there!
Grade: A-/ A
July 24, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | June 28, 2013 | VOB/ ISO
Cast: Laurel Harris (st/by Elphaba), Jenn Gambatese (Glinda), , Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), John Davidson (The Wizard), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Jamie Rosenstein (Nessarose), Christopher Russo (u/s Dr Dillamond)
Review: Laurel Harris is an awesome Elphaba and her vocals are very unique, she is one of my favorites! Jenn is a great Glinda, her portrayal is amazing and it is so raw and real! Video runs approx 2 hours long, so it's not the complete show. Act One is complete except it's missing the Lion Cub scene and the Train Station Scene due to battery problems. Act Two is missing a tiny bit of the scene right before "I'm Not That Girl" reprise and the video ends after "No Good Deed". Nice video with a mix of full stage shots and closeups, some obstructions due to a pole and the Time Dragon Clock blocking high action. There is also quite a lot of wandering so it doesn't really focus on one actor which makes me really dizzy!
Grade: B+
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert | US National Tour | January 4, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Wade McCollum, Scott Willis, Bryan West, Joe Hart, Emily Afton, Bre Jackson, Brit West
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the new tour with no obstructions. This was their second performance ever. Great solid cast and full of energy! Top notch tour with faithful Broadway calibre sets and costumes!
Grade: A
Legally Blonde | NSMT (Beverly) | November, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Kelly Felthous, Gaelen Gilliland, Barrett Hall, Paul Jackel, Will Ray, Kate Loprest
Review: Produced by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using one camera on a tripod, with audio patched in directly from the soundboard. Beautiful clarity so it looks like it was probably filmed with a High-Definition camera. Presented in-the-round. Disc also includes a 3 minute montage which was used for media and promotion.
Grade: A
Newsies | Broadway | May 14, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Corey Cott (Jack Kelly), Andy Richardson (Crutchie), Kara Lindsay (Katherine), Ben Fankhauser (Davey)
Newsies | Broadway | Matinee | July 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Adam Kaplan (u/s Jack Kelly), Kara Lindsay (Katherine Plumber), Garett Hawe (u/s Davey), Andy Richardson (Crutchie), John Dossett (Pulitzer), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Medda Larkin), Jack Scott (u/s Morris Delancey/ Mike), Michael Fatica (u/s Albert/ Bill)
Newsies | Broadway | Matinee | July 7, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Brendon Stimson (u/s Jack Kelly), Kara Lindsay (Katherine Plumber), Garett Hawe (u/s Davey), Andy Richardson (Crutchie), John Dossett (Pulitzer), LaVon Fisher-Wilson (Medda Larkin), Adam Kaplan (Morris Delancey/ Mike), Jack Scott (u/s Morris Delancey/ Mike), Michael Fatica (u/s Albert/ Bill)
July 21, 2013
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | June 23, 2013 | mp4 | Act 1 Only
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero)
Review: Shot from behind the conductor so you can see the orchestra! Very rare view, its very cool to see the show from this perspective. Amazing quality but there is a lot of spotlight washout on the actors. Jennifer is amazing in this video (as always) and she riffs like there is no tomorrow!
Grade: A-
Hair | US National Tour | January 30, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Paris Remillard (Claude), Steel Burkhardt (Berger), Caren Lyn Tackett (Sheila), Phyre Hawkins (Dionne), Matt DeAngelis (Woof), Kacie Sheik (Jeannie), Darius Nichols (Hud), Kaitlin Kiyan (Crissy)
Review: Filmed very well with a mix of wide shots, close ups and medium wide shots. Very clear quality but there can be some spotlight washout during the wider shots. Very clear audio. There are also some blackouts scattered here and there. The show itself is very stange but enjoyable. For some reason it reminded me of Cats just without the actual cats and instead replaced with people from the 70's. Great music but the script could drag on sometimes.
Grade: A-/ A
9 to 5 | UK Tour | Evening | June 8, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Amy Lennox (Doralee Rhodes), Natalie Casey (Judy Bernly), Jackie Clune (Violet Newstead), Ben Richards (Franklin Hart, Jr.), Anita Louise Combe (Roz Keith), Mark Willshire (Joe), Tom Andrew Hargreaves (Dwayne), Marlon Moore (Dick/Tinsworthy)
July 20, 2013
Wicked | 1st National Tour | May 28, 2006 | VOB
Cast: Victoria Matlock ( u/s Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (u/s Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), Alma Cuervo (Madame Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Jennifer Waldman (Nessarose), Kirk McDonald (Boq)
Review: Filmed from the back left of the mezzanine; lots of spotlight washout, low sound, not many closeups, people in the way at times; it is watchable but there are better ones.
Grade: B
The Addams Family | Costa Mesa | December 30, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Douglas Sills, Sara Gettelfinger, Blake Hammond, Courtney Wolfson, Patrick D Kennedy, Martin Vidnovic, Gaelen Gilliland, Jonathan Ritter, Tom Corbeil, Pippa Pearthree
Review: Excellent capture of the final equity performance. No obstruction, and only a little washout during high contrast scenes; video is a bit shaky here and there, but very watchable overall. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Great clear sound. Includes curtain call.
Grade: A
End Of The Rainbow | Minneapolis | January 1, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Tracie Bennett, Michael Cumpsty, Tom Pelphrey, Jay Russell
Review: Beautiful capture of the Pre-Broadway engagement production. Tracie does a magnificent job portraying Judy Garland. A very intimate portrait of the star and her sad downward spiral featuring many of her great songs.
Grade: A+
July 18, 2013
Wicked | Chicago | February 2, 2007 | VOB
Cast: Carmen Cusack (Elphaba st/by), Erin Mackey (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero), Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),Adam Flemming (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Great quality and a very nice performance from Carmen and Erin is fabulous as always. Another great one from the windy city with the standby for Elphaba, Carmen cusack. who gave a very solid performance. She gives a slightly different Elphaba that is very effective. Erin is in perfect for here as well as usual.
Grade: A
Wicked | West End | July 3, 2013 | m4a
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nassarose)
July 15, 2013
Mamma Mia | Broadway | November 21, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Christy Altomare (Sophie), Natalie Bradshaw/Monica Kapoor (u/s Ali), Thomasina Gross (Lisa), Felicia Findley (Tanya), Laureen Cohn (Rosie), Judy McLane (Donna), Zak Resnick (Sky), Graham Rowat (Harry), Daniel Cooney (Bill), Aaron Lazar (Sam)
Review: This is a great show, light-hearted and amusing. Ends after I have a Dream (missing curtain calls and the bonus songs). Some heads but I shot between them well, and it is mostly a steady shot.
Grade: A-
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike | Broadway | March 27, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Billy Magnussen, Shalita Grant
Review: Amazingly filmed show! I see why this show won Tony's! Sigourney is hilarious in this play!
Grade: A+
Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Potter Experience | Off-Broadway | May 23, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Daniel Clarkson, Jeff Turner
Review: All seven Harry Potter books condensed into seventy hilarious minutes. This is a full/mid stage shot since these two guys do nothing but run back and forth for the entire show but it looks just fine. Great, silly fun.
Grade: A
Wicked | Broadway | July 1, 2007 | VOB
Cast: Lisa Brescia (st/by Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero), Jayne Houseshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose), Logan Lipton (Boq)
Review: Lisa is not my favorite Elphaba but she is okay! Her vocals are decent! This video is filmed very well with no obstructions!
Grade: A+
The Wiz | La Jolla Playhouse | November 26, 2006 | mp3
Cast: Nikki M. James (Dorothy), Rashad Naylor (Scarecrow), Michael Benjamin Washington (Tinman), Tituss Burgess (Lion), Valarie Pettiford (Aunt Em/Glinda), David Alan Grier (The Wiz), E. Faye Butler (Evilene), Heather Lee (Addaperle), Albert Blaise (Toto), Orville Mendoza (Uncle Henry)
The Wiz | Encores City Center | July 5, 2009 | mp3
Cast: Ashanti (Dorothy), Orlando Jones (The Wiz), Christian Dante White (Scarecrow), Joshua Henry (Tinman), James Monroe Iglehart (Lion), Tichina Arnold (Evillene), LaChanze (Aunt Em/Glinda), Dawnn Lewis (Addaperle)
Final Performance!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | July 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Dee Roscioli (t/r Elphaba), Sarah Schenkkan (u/s Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq)
During Dee's one week return to the 1st National Tour!
July 11, 2013
The Rocky Horror Show | 4Oth Anniversary UK Tour | Matinee | July 6, 2013 | MOV | Highlights | NFT - No trades, No Exceptions
Cast: Oliver Thornton (Frank N' Furter), Sam Attwater (Brad Majors), Dani Harmer (Janet Weiss), Philip Franks (Narrator), Ceris Hine (Columbia), Abigail Jaye (Magenta), Kristian Lavercombe (Riff Raff), Joel Montague (Eddie / Dr Scott), Henry Davis (Rocky)
Review: Nice colours but a lot of washout and the video can be blurry sometimes. Audio not bad. Highlights of: Dammit, Janet, Time Warp (partial), Sweet Transvestite (missing ending), The Lab/Sword of Damocles, I Can Make You A Man, Seductions, Touch-a Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me, Once in a While, Planet, Schmanet, Janet, Rose Tint My World, Don't Dream It, Be It (partial). Highlights running about 30 mins. If you want this show, contact the master at his website: http://pitycomestoolatetrading.weebly.com/index.html
Grade: C+/ B-
Wicked | 1st National Tour | Matinee | June 30, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Laurel Harris (st/by Elphaba), Jenn Gambatese (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Kevin McMahon (u/s Dillamond)
Amazing riffs! She does a new one on the second Bring Me Down in DG!
July 9, 2013
Wicked | West End | Orchestra Pit Camera | mp4
Cast: Conductor, Orchestra
Review: A video from the Orchestra Pit of the 2006 West End cast of Wicked! Meant for understudies and replacement actors to study for their roles in the show!
Grade: A+
Hairspray | Broadway | Orchestera Pit Camera | VOB
Cast: Conductor, Orchestra
Review: Featuring the OBC, Full show songs and background music, shot from Inside the Pit. Meant for understudies and replacement actors to study for their roles in the show.
Grade: A+
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Evening | June 15, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Walker Jones (Wizard), Gina Ferrall (Mme. Morrible), Zarah Mahler (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), Jay Russell (Dillamond)
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | June 22, 2013 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Lilli Cooper (u/s Elphaba), Hayley Podshun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Walker Jones (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), John Hillner (Dr. Dillamond), Alex Wyse (Boq)
Lilli's first performance as Elphaba and Hayley's birthday!
Wicked | 1st National Tour | Matinee | June 27, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Laurel Harris (st/by Elphaba), Sarah Schenkkan (u/s Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Kevin McMahon (u/s Dillamond)
Wicked | 1st National Tour | June 28, 2013 | m4a
Cast: Laurel Harris (st/by Elphaba), Jenn Gambatese (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Kevin McMahon (u/s Dillamond)
Missing No One Mourns The Wicked! Starts at "Is It True?"
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | June 29, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Jennifer DiNoia (Elphaba), Hayley Podschun (Glinda), David Nathan Perlow (Fiyero), Walker Jones (Wizard), Gina Ferrall (Mme. Morrible), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Alex Wyse (Boq), Jay Russell (Dillamond)
June 29, 2013
Xanadu | Costa Mesa | Matinee | December 20, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Elizabeth Stanley (Clio/Kira), Max von Essen (Sonny), Natasha Yvette Williams (Melpomene/Medusa), Annie Golden (Calliope/Aphrodite), Larry Marshall (Danny/Zeus), Kevin Duda (Thalia/Eros/Cyclops), Veronica J. Kuehn (Euterpe/Thetis), Jesse Nager (Terpsicore/Young Danny/Hermes/Centaur), Chauntée Schuler (Erato/Hera), David Tankersley (Specialty Skater), Amy Goldberger (Featured Skater)
Review: Filmed in 16:9 widescreen. Audio from external MD recorder which is very clear, except for the last 2 minutes or so of the video, which uses the video camera's built-in mic. (The transition should be fairly smooth and only detectable on headphones.) Almost no obstructions and very few blackouts (only in between scenes). Mix of close zooms and some wide shots to see the entire ensemble. This show is such hilariously awesome crack. I don't think I could ever get sick of it. Elizabeth Stanley and Max von Essen capture the essence of Clio/Kira and Sonny so perfectly well and they have fantastic chemistry together. The ensemble members are also really fun to watch. Some of their antics are worth the price of admission by themselves.
Grade: A+
Ghost | UK Tour | Matinee | May 29, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Amy Webb (u/s Molly Jensen), Stewart Clarke (Sam Wheat), Wendy Mae Brown (Oda Mae Brown), David Roberts (Carl Bruner), Keisha Atwell (Louise), Karlene Wray (Clara), Stevie Hutchinson (Subway Ghost)
Wicked | West End | June 15, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Hayley Gallivan (st/by Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Jason Winter (u/s Fiyero), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessa), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Stuart Ramsay (Dr. Dillamond)
June 27, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | March 24, 2013 | ISO/ mp4
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Tiffany Haas (st/by Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), F. Michael Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Doctor Dillamond), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose)
Review: Willemijn is the best Elphaba I have ever seen. She was flawless at this performance. Sound is A+ perfect! Video Quality is similar to November 20, 2010 with Mandy Gonzalez and Katie Rose Clarke!
Grade: B
Wicked | San Francisco | March 31, 2010
Cast: Felicia Ricci (st/by Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Nicolas Dromard (Fiyero)
Felicia’s first full Performance!
Wicked | San Francisco | April 2, 2010
Cast: Felicia Ricci (st/by Elphaba), Libby Servais (st/by Glinda), Nicholas Dromard (Fiyero)
Wicked | San Francisco | Matinee | May 23, 2010
Cast: Felicia Ricci (st/by Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Nicolas Dromard (Fiyero)
June 26, 2013
9 to 5 | NSMT (Beverly) | September 12, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Dee Hoty (Violet Newstead), Holly Davis (Judy Bernley), Shayla Osborn (Doralee Roberts), George Dvorsky (Franklin Hart, Jr.), Kathy St. George (Roz Keith).
Review: Presented "in-the-round" by the North Shore Music Theatre. Filmed using once camera on a tripod with audio patched in from the sound board. The disc also includes a three minute highlights montage used for promotional purposes.
Grade: A+
The Wiz | NY City Center | June 13, 2009 | VOB
Cast: Ashanti (Dorothy), Orlando Jones (The Wiz), Joshua Henry (Tinman), James Monroe Iglehart (Lion), Christian Dante White (Scarecrow),Tichina Arnold (Evillene), Dawnn Lewis (Addaperle), LaChanze (Aunt Em/Glinda)
Review: Act I is highlights only with a lot of obstruction and blackouts. The following songs/scenes are included; they're all full audio but the amount of actual video is noted in parenthesis: The Feeling We Once Had (30 seconds), Tornado Ballet (3 minutes), He's The Wizard (1 minute), Addaperle's Exit (30 seconds), Soon As I Get Home (30 seconds), I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday (1 minute), Slide Some Oil to Me (30 seconds), Mean Ole Lion (30 seconds). Act II is full, no blackouts after the first couple minutes. There are some heads at the bottom of the screen in the wide shots or when the actors come to the very front of the stage, but all of the action is there. I used mostly wides and mediums to give you an idea of the sets, staging, etc., but there are some nice close-ups here and there too.
Grade: (Act 1): C+ (Act 2): A-
Wicked | West End | June 6, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Lucy Van Gasse (s/b Glinda), Ban Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thprpe (Madame Morrible), Keiyh Bartlett (The Wizard), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr. Dillamond).
Wicked | West End | June 11, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda),Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nassarose)
Wicked | West End | Evening | June 12, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda),Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nassarose)
June 22, 2013
Wicked | West End | Matinee | February 20, 2013 | mp4
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Lucy Van Gasse (st/by Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Christopher Howell (u/s Wizard), Jacqueline Hughes (2nd u/s Madame Morrible), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Doctor Dillamond), Katie Rowley-Jones (Nessarose), Sam Lupton (Boq)
Review: Amazing 16:9 capture in HD from the second row! Crystal clear quality with no zooms! The vocals from the cast were superb and Louise is definatly one of the best West End Elphaba's ever! Full video apart from partway through "For Good" until after the melting which is audio only but then video is restored.
Grade: A+
Matilda | West End | Matinee | March 3, 2013 | mp4
Cast: Hayley Canham (Matilda), Charles Brunton (u/s Miss Trunchbull), Haley Flaherty (Miss Honey), Steve Furst (Mr Wormwood), Annette McLaughlin (Mrs Wormwood), Nick Searle (Michael Wormwood), James Moore (Bruce Bogtrotter)
Review: Hayley Canham's last show as Matilda! Cast was great and Charles was a great Miss Trunchbull! Amazing 16:9 capture of the Olivier Award winning and Tony nomintated musical! Shot in 16:9 in HD! A few heads get into the frame at times, but nothing that interrupts the action on stage! Crystal clear quality with no zooms! And just to clarify, this is the full video and not the highlights!
Grade: A
Cats | UK Tour | Matinee | March 30, 2013 | mp4
Cast: Joanna Ampil (Grizabella) Katie Warsop (Rumpleteazer) Clare Rickard (Jellylorum) Melissa James (Baombalurina) 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), Will Lucas (Bill Baily)
Review: Amazing 16:9 capture in HD from the dress circle! Crystal clear quality with no zooms! What an amazing show! I used to hate Cats but now it is on my list of favorite musicals! But the person who stood out the most was definatly Joanna, her vocals we spectacular and her rendition of Memory was great!
Grade: A
The Book of Mormon | Matinee | West End | May 29, 2013 | mp4
Cast: Gavin Creel (Elder Price), Daniel Buckley (st/by Elder Cunningham), Alexia Khadime (Nabulungi), Giles Terera (Mafala Hatimbi), Stephen Ashfield (Moroni/Elder McKinley), Tosh Wanogho-Maud (u/s General), Haydn Oakley (Price's Dad/Joseph Smith/Mission President)
Review: Amazing 16:9 capture in HD from the third row! Crystal clear quality with no zooms! Amazing West End cast! Gavin is the best Elder Price in my opinion! Daniel was very good especially considering he is only a stand-by! Alexia was a great Nabalungi and her vocals were spectacular!
Grade: A+
Wicked | 2nd National Tour | Matinee | June 16, 2012 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Anna Eilinsfeld (u/s Elphaba), Tiffany Haas (Glinda), Billy Harrigan Tighe (Fiyero), Dan Pacheco (Boq), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Paul Kreppel (The Wizard), Marilyn Caskey ( Madame Morrible)
The only recording of Anna as Elphaba! This is also one of Tiffany's last shows on Tour before Broadway.
June 16, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | May 12, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F Michael Haynie (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr Dillamond)
Review: Willemijn as Elphaba is just fantastic, great vocals and acting. I used to dislike her but I love her now. Well filmed, from the orchestra and mostly unobstructed and very steady. Odd moments of wandering and spotlight washout in a few scenes, but nothing too bad. Great close-ups and wide-shots for choreography. Complete show but no curtain call!
Grade: A+
Wicked | 1st National Tour | May 12, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alison Luff (Elphaba), Jenn Gambatese (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Clifton Davis (Dr. Dillamond), Ben Susak (Chistery), Kevin McMahon (Witch’s Father/Ozian Official), Courtney Iventosch (Witch’s Mother), Dina Bennett (Midwife)
Wicked | 1st National Tour | June 2, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Alison Luff (Elphaba), Jenn Gambatese (Glinda), Curt Hansen (Fiyero), John Davidson (The Wizard), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Jaime Rosenstein (Nessarose), Jesse JP Johnson (Boq), Clifton Davis (Dr. Dillamond), Ben Susak (Chistery), Kevin McMahon (Witch’s Father/Ozian Official), Courtney Iventosch (Witch’s Mother), Dina Bennett (Midwife)
June 11, 2013
Dreamgirls | Broadway | 1981 | VOB
Cast: Jennifer Holliday, Ben Harney, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Divine, Cleavant Derricks, Obba Babatunde, Deborah Burrell, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Tony Franklin, Cheryl Alexander
Review: A lot of generation loss due to the fact it was filmed in 1981! But above that a decent capture! Mostly wide shots! Jennifer is amazing in this video and she definitely out shined the rest!
Grade: B
Wicked | Broadway | Evening | June 5, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Tiffany Haas (st/by Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
Lindsay has grown so much into the role! Her vocals are amazing in this audio!
Wicked | Melbourne | July 9, 2009 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Carmen Cusack (temp st/by Elphaba), Lucy Durack (Glinda), Rob Mills (Fiyero), Stuart Fisher (Boq), Penny McNamee (Nessarose), Maggie Kirkpatrick (Morrible), Bert Newton (Wizard), Anton Berezin (u/s Dillamond)
Carmen is on fire! This is her best show!
June 7, 2013
Xanadu | Broadway | February 19, 2008 | VOB
Cast: Patti Murin (u/s Kira/Clio), Cheyenne Jackson (Sonny), Mary Testa (Melpomene/Medusa), Jackie Hoffman (Calliope/Aphrodite), Tony Roberts (Danny/Zeus), Kenita Miller (Erato, Siren, '40s Singer, Eros, Hera), Curtis Holbrook (Thalia, Siren, Young Danny, '80s Singer, Cyclops), Andre Ward (Terpsichore, Siren, '80s Singer, Hermes, Centaur), Kate Loprest (Euterpe, Siren, '40s Singer, Thetis)
Review: A very nice capture, with only one coverup when Danny comes up to the Mezzanine. Patti does a good job as Kira and great to see Kate Loprest in another show!
Grade: A-
Bare | Off-Broadway | December 19, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Taylor Trensch (Peter), Jason Hite (Jason) Elizabeth Judd (Ivy), Barett Wilbert Weed (Nadia), Alex Wyse (Alan), Gerard Canonico (Matt), Sara Kapner (Madison), Casy Garvin (Zack), Alice Lee (Diane), Missi Pyle (Sister Joan), Jerold E. Solomon (Father Mike)
Review: Great show! It has a very deep storyline! There are a couple very very brief "adjustments" due to the venue size and seating but nothing bad at all.
Grade: A
June 4, 2013
A Chorus Line | Singapore | May 4, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Josh Horner, Gerrard Carter, Mark Hill , Stephanie Grigg, James Maxfield Leah Lim, Rohan Browne, Anita Louise Combe, Debora Krizak, Ashley Mckenzie, Monique Salle, Renee Armstrong, Kurt Douglas, Will Centurion, Sian Johnson, Hayley Winch, Scott Morris, Euan Doidge.
Review: 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 numbers but nice close-ups when necessary, 16:9 widescreen. Electric and amazing performance by the whole Australian cast. Opening night.
Grade: A+
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | January 26, 2012 | mp3 | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Jackie Burns (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond), Alicia L. Albright (u/s Witch's Mother)
Jackie's unplanned final show! She gets sick in the evening show and leaves after Popular!
May 29, 2013
Avenue Q | West End | January, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Edward Baruwa (Gary), Daniel Boys (Princeton/Rod), Christopher Fry (Brian). Cassidy Janson (Kate/Lucy), Rachel Jerram (Mrs T/Bear/Others), Candy Ma (u/s Christmas Eve), Alan Pearson (u/s Nicky/Trekkie/Bear)
Review: A solid capture of this amazing cast! My favorites were Cassidy and Daniel! The show was hilarious and the songs were so quirky! There are two brief blackouts due to latecomers being seated (after "Avenue Q" and "Purpose"), Kate's Empire State Building scene is dialogue-only, and the audience interaction part of The Money Song is cut. Also, the cartoons aren't filmed; however, if there's anyone present on the stage at the same time (Princeton often is), the character is filmed instead. Crystal clear quality video!
Grade: A
Wicked | Broadway | April 9, 2010 | VOB
Cast: Mandy Gonzalez (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Andy Karl (Fiyero), PJ Benjamin (Wizard), Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose), Etai Benshlomo (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Mandy, Katie and Andy are amazing in their roles! Mandy's vocals are amazing and she adds soul to the character! Katie is hilarious and made me roll on the floor laughing during Popular! Andy is a great Fiyero and his acting and voice were great! Great capture with no obstructions!
Grade: A+
Wicked | Broadway | May 28, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Lindsay Mendez (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clarke (Glinda), Derek Klena (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)
Lindsay and Derek's first show in Wicked! Their chemistry is perfect since they were both in Dogfight!
May 25, 2013
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert | Broadway | March 6, 2011 | VOB
Cast: Will Swenson (Tick) Nick Adams (Felicia) Tony Sheldon (Bernadette) J. Elaine Marcos (Cynthia), Ashley Spencer, Jackie B. Arnold and Anastacia McClesky (Divas) C. David Johnson (Bob) Jessica Phillips (Marion) Nathan Lee Graham (Miss Understanding) Keala Settle (Shirley) Steve Schepis (Farrah)
Review: Great show! Amazing cast! Lovely sets and music! Nick's body it to die for! Seriously, his abs and pecs are toned! Very different from other shows, has a contemporary twist! Filmed very well but the video isn't the sharpest of quality!
Grade: A-
May 23, 2013
American Idol Live! | Rosemont | July 7, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Skylar Laine
Review: Beautiful HD capture of the 2012 concert tour. The concert was a blast and had some great talent, and great songs that really fit each singer. This was the second concert of the tour with lots of energy!
Grade: A
Spamalot | Mexican Tour | May 23, 2012 | VOB | Highlights
Cast: Freddy Ortega (King Arthur), Natalia Sosa (Lady of the Lake), Lisardo (Sir Galahad), Ernesto Cano (Sir Bedevere), Sergio Catalán (Sir Lancelot), Ricardo Margaleff (Sir Robin), Germán Ortega (Patsy), Enrique Madrid (Prince Herbert), Eugenio Derbez (God's Voice)
Review: Highlights that run for about an hour! Includes: Come to Me, Lake Girls Cheer, The Song That Goes Like This, Knights of the Round Table, The Song That Goes Like This (Reprise), Find Your Grail, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, The Diva's Lament (Whatever Happened To My Part?), His Name Is Lancelot, Act II Finale and the Curtain Call! A very nice adaptation of the Broadway musical. There are some changes like "The Song That Goes Like This (Reprise)", Natalia Sosa sang two songs representatives of the city. There is one blooper in "The Song That Goes Like This" where something happened between Lisardo and Natalia Sosa and she started laughing but she was able to control it. This happened twice. The capture itself is stunning! Crystal clear!
Grade: A+
Hairspray | UK Tour | May 10, 2013 | VOB/mp3 | Highlights
Cast: Mark Benton (Edna Turnblad), Lucy Benjamin (Velma Von Tussle), Marcus Collins (Seaweed), Freya Sutton (Tracy Turnblad), Luke Striffler (Link Larkin), Lauren Hood (Penny Pingleton), Gemma Sutton (Amber Von Tussle)
Review: A wonderful cast! Freya is outstanding. Filmed with an iPod from the front row of the Grand Circle. Stationary full stage shot, off centre though. There is also some spotlight washout! About 35 minutes of Act 1 only due to camera stopping. Act 2 is just audio and cannot be traded separately, it must be traded along with the video!
Grade: B+
Matilda | Broadway | March 13, 2013 | VOB
Cast: Sophia Gennusa (Matilda), Bertie Carvel (Miss Trunchbull), Lauren Ward (Miss Honey), Gabriel Ebert (Mr Wormwood), Lesli Margherita (Mrs Wormwood), Taylor Trensch (Michael Wormwood), Ryan Steele (u/s Rudolpho), Jack Broderick (Bruce), Frenie Acoba (Lavender), Jared Parker (Nigel), Karen Aldridge (Mrs Phelps), Ben Thompson (Escapologist), Samantha Strum (Acrobat)
Review: Great show! Sophia was the youngest of the Matilda actresses and she was great! Well shot and mostly steady, a head appears at the bottom of the screen sometimes because the person in front kept leaning forward. Some wandering during Telly as the house lights were on.
Grade: A-
Wicked | West End | May 11, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Jason Winter (u/s Fiyero), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Katie Rowley-Jones (Nessarose), Jacqueline Hughes (2nd u/s Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq) and Christopher Howell (Dr. Dillamond)
Wicked | West End | May 25, 2013 | caf
Cast: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible), Christopher Howell (u/s The Wizard), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Paulo Texeiran (u/s Boq), Stuart Ramsay (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
May 19, 2013
Wicked | June 6, 2007 | ISO | Act 1 Only
Cast: Shona White (st/by Elphaba), Helen Dallimore (Glinda), Oliver Tompsett (u/s Fiyero), Susie Blake (Madame Morrible) Nigel Planner (The Wizard), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), James Gillan (Boq), Martin Ball (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: The only released video of Shona! A wonderful performance from the cast! They are both terrific! Helen has improved a lot since she first started and Shona is extremely talented. Sadly the show starts from room allocations and finishes at the end of Defying Gravity, so act 1 footage and audio only and act 2 is only audio highlights of No Good Deed and For Good. Also, there is a lot of spotlight washout during Popular, I'm Not That Girl and Defying Gravity!
Grade: B+/ A-
Dreamgirls | US National Tour | May 13, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Lydia Warr (alt. Effie), Jasmin Richardson (Deena), Tonyia Myrie Rue (Lorell), Deonte Warren (u/s Curtis Taylor Jr), Jonathan Michael (u/s James “Thunder” Early), Terrance Johnson (C.C. White)
May 17, 2013
A Snow White Christmas | Pasadena Playhouse | December 15, 2012 | VOB
Cast: Ariana Grande (Snow White), Neil Patrick Harris (The Magic Mirror), Charlene Tilton (The Wicked Queen), Curt Hansen (Prince), Jonathan Scott Meza (Muddles), David Figoli (Herman the Huntsman)
Review: Entertaining show for all ages, with a score of recognizable pop songs and hilarious broadway and pop culture references to Wicked, The Book of Mormon, How I Met Your Mother, Victorious, Dallas, and more; some heads at the bottom of the screen, but they are worked around fine, especially after the first few minutes of the first act; some short dropouts during the first part of act one, but each lasts only 15-30 seconds. Filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Good clear sound; nice video!
Grade: A
May 12, 2013
Wicked | Broadway | April 11, 2013 | VOB | NFT - No trades, No exceptions
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Review: Special edition of this show! Includes full show from April 11, 2013, backstage interview (answers fans questions), Defying Gravity from Willemijn’s debut on Broadway, No Good Deed (March 2 2013 and multilanguage), Defying Gravity (March 07 2013, March 16 2013, April 10 2013 and April 21 2013) and two videos from Alli Mauzey's last (Popular and Defying Gravity)! The audio is good in all of them.
Grade: C+/ B-
Wicked | Broadway | March 9, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | March 29, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Vicki Noon (u/s Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Wicked | Broadway | Matinee | April 13, 2013 | mp3
Cast: Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero), Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), F. Micheal Haynie (Boq), John Schiappa (Dr. Dillamond)