Plays
12 Angry Men
10/30/04 ~ Broadway
Tom Aldregge, Mark Blum, Philip Bosco, Larry Bryggman, Robert Clohessy, Peter Friedman, Boyd Gaines, Kevin Geer, Michael Mastro, Matte Osian, John Pankow, James Rebborn, Adam Trese
12 Angry Men
November 8, 2013 ~ Pasadena
Scott Lowell (Foreman of the Jury), Jeff Williams (Juror 2), Gregory North (Juror 3), Robert Picardo (Juror 4), Jacques C. Smith (Juror 5), Ellis E. Williams (Juror 6), Barry Pearl (Juror 7), Jason George (Juror 8), Adolphus Ward (Joror 9), Bradford Tatum (Juror 10), Clinton Derricks-Carroll (Juror 11), Adam J. Smith A very nice capture of this powerful play. The mixed race casting adds additional layers to Rose’s great writing, and the play’s message is just as relevant today as it was almost 60 years ago. The cast is full of familiar faces from both stage and screen, and each of them gives an exceptional performance; Jason George in particular carries the Henry Fonda role very well. Three of the first five minutes are blacked out, but the show is completely intact after that. There is one head that can occasionally be seen in the lower left corner of the screen, but it never blocks the action. The video has no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with mostly wides and mediums to capture the large cast, but there are a few close-ups throughout. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDS
1984
7/2017 ~ Broadway ***
Tom Sturridge, Olivia Wilde, Reed Birney, Wayne Duvall, Carl Hendrick Louis, Nick Mills. Excellent HD capture of George Orwell's iconic novel. This controversial and graphic Big Brother play had multiple people leaving their seats. 2 DISCS
1984
Oct 2017 ~ Maryland
Pro-shot Matt Lee, Tim Seltzer, Daniel Valentin-Morales, Steve Custer, Margaret Anne Murphy, JD Sibert Based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, Michael Gene Sullivan’s provocative adaption is not your father’s 1984. Winston Smith, a cog in the giant machine state of Oceania, is physically and mentally under the eye of Big Brother. He is caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence.
110 STORIES
9/10/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Benjamin Bratt, Edie Falco, James Gandolfini, Neil Patrick Harris, Susan Sarandon
27 Wagons Full of Cotton
1989 ~ A&E
Pro-Shot
33 Variations
February 27, 2011 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Jane Fonda, Samantha Mathis, Greg Keller, Don Amendolia, Grant James Varjas, Zach Grenier, Susan Kellermann, Scott Barrow, Caitlin O'Connell, Yvonne Woods Slaten A couple quick dropouts, but no major blackouts; some washout in the wides, but nothing too terrible; no obstructions from heads or railings; excellent sound 2 DVDs
The 39 Steps
6/13/09 ~ Broadway
Sean Mahon, Jill Paice, Jeffrey Kuhn, Arnie Burton. Very nice rare video, filmed from the left side with clear sound and good picture throughout.
6 Characters In Search Of An Author
10/17/76 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Pat Ast, Andy Griffith, John Houseman, Lawrence Hugo, Julie Adams, Will Albert, Timothy Blake, Patricia Hitchcock, Philip Epstein, Jeremy Foster. Directed by Stacey Keach. Based on the 1922 Broadway play by Luigi Pirandello. Pro-shot, good video
700 Sundays
3/11/05 ~ Broadway
Billy Crystal. Filmed from the balcony. Occasional heads at bottom of screen, but never really get in the way. Includes scanned Playbill info.
700 Sundays
Jan 2014 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Billy Crystal. Filmed live on Broadway, this was a limited run of Billy Crystal's 2005 autobiographical one-man show that won him a Tony Award.
Above the Fold
February 2, 2014 ~ Pasadena Playhouse
Taraji P Henson (Jane), Arye Gross (Marvin), Kristopher Higgins (Victor), Mark Kildreth (Lorne), Kristy Johnson (Monique), Joe Massingill (Bobby), Seamus Mulcahy (Eric), world premiere, "Jane" an African-American newspaper reporter from NY flies to a Southern university where three white fraternity members have been accused of raping a young African-American woman, this show asks tough questions about exploitation of tradegy, the cost of success and the dangers that come when ambition collides with truth, loosely based on the 2006 Duke lacrosse case where three student athletes were falsely accused of raping an African American stripper 2 DISCS
Absolute Hell
1991 ~ BBC
Pro-Shot
Absurd Person Singular
10/8/05 ~ Broadway
Sam Robards, Mireille Enos, Clea Lewis, Alan Rush, Deborah Rush, Paxton Whitehead Good clear video with excellent picture and sound with closeups throughout; video includes NY1 Opening night coverage and reviews
Ace
2017 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot ACE is a brisk comedy written and performed by Emmy Award-winning Letterman writer Ted Greenberg. Ted drives a NYC cab with one screaming deadline in front of him: he must turn in the paper by midnight or his long cherished degree-pending status at Harvard will be snatched away. Forever.
Act One
2015 ~ PBS Broadcast
Pro-Shot
After (Workshop)
1.10.15 ~ Regional Theater
Meg Chamberlain, Geoff Wilson, Sue Wismar Trent Rowland, Danny Turek, Emily Kacsandi
Such a wonderful production, this is a not a production to be missed. I strongly recommend this to any comedy lover. This is such a funny show, I really enjoyed this. This is a workshop of the show so there is very little set but it does not effect it honestly. The video is great to, it has nice close ups. It also follows everything very good, the only problem is that the show takes place outside so during the last 20 mins it gets dark to show night.
After Ashley
February 19th, 2005 ~ Off Broadway
Anna Paquin, Kieran Culkin, Tim Hopper, Grant Shaud Great video with great sound; hard to do in such a small theatre but looks great
After the Fall
July 3rd, 2004 ~ Broadway
Peter Krause, Carla Gugino, Jessica Hecht, Vivienne Benesch, Candy Buckley
Agnes of God
1983 ~ Boston
Pro-Shot Elizabeth Ashley, Mercedes McCambridge, Maryann Plunkett Looks like a one camera proshot with sound from the soundboard as both sound and video are clear and detailed. Excellent sound and video for the time.
Ain't Supposed to Die A Natural Death
4/22/06 ~ New York
Kimberlee, Mo Brown, Jordan Brown, Neil Dawson,Tracy Jack, Keith Arthur Bolding,April McCants, John Andrew Morrison, Taharaq Patterson, Charles Rueben, Chudney Sykes,Willie Teacher, James Tolbert, Glenn Turner, Robyn Landiss Walker, Althea Vyfius Good video with a wall, waitresses, spotlight and other people issues for moments but still a nice video in an unusual environment; good picture and closeups
All About Me
3/17/10 ~ Broadway
Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein. Nice quality of this short lived Broadway show of Dame Edna's newest show. Includes around 40 minutes of bonus interviews/behind the scenes clips.
Alice At The Palace (Official Release)
1981 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Meryl Streep, Betty Aberlin (of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood fame), Debbie Allen, Stuart Baker-Bergen, Richard Cox, Sheila Dabney, Rodney Hudson, Michael Jeter, Charles Lanyer, Mark Linn-Baker. A modern re-telling of Alice In Wonderland, originally broadcast on NBC-TV. Excellent quality, but the show itself is a train wreck.
Alice in Wonderland
1983 ~ PBS Television
Pro-Shot Kate Burton, Eve Arden, Kaye Ballard, Richard Burton, James Coco,Tony Cummings,André De Shields, Colleen Dewhurst, Andre Gregory, Geoffrey Holder, Zeljko Ivanek, Nathan Lane, Donald O'Connor,Austin Pendleton, Maureen Stapleton Great Performances PBS broadcast; nice video
All About Bette: An Interlude With Bette Davis
2018 ~ Texas
Pro-Shot Morgana Shaw stars in her touring one-woman show in which she embodies the legendary Bette Davis.
All My Sons
1986 ~ TV
All My Sons
September 2010 ~ London
Pro-Shot Zoe Wanamaker, David Suchet, Steven Elder, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Claire Hackett, Olivia Darnley. Howard Davies acclaimed production of Arthur Miller's classic 20th Century drama, produced by London's National Theatre and recorded live on September 29th and 30th, 2010 for broadcast to theatres around the world.
All That I Will Ever Be
1/27/07 ~ New York
Peter Macdissi,Austin Lysy, Patch Darragh, Kandiss Edmundson, David Margulies,Victor Slezakone One 30-second cover up for late seaters; no other problems with great sound and beautiful closeups throughout
Amadeus
7/6/06 ~ Stockbridge, MA
Randy Harrison, Jonathan Epstein, Ron Bagden, Tara Franklin, Bob Jaffe, Tom Story. A production of the Berkshire Theatre Festival. Unfortunately, lots of cover ups and "stage searching". What is captured is crystal clear, and you can still get a good appreciation of the show. Includes scanned information from the program. 2 DISCS
American Buffalo
2013 ~ Limerick, Ireland
Pro-Shot Stefan Barry as Donny DuBrow, Darren Maher as Walter 'Teach' and Gerr Meaney as Bobby. American Buffalo is a 1975 play by American playwright David Mamet which had its premiere in a showcase production at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago. After two more showcase productions it opened on Broadway in 1977.
Amy's View
1998 ~ Broadway
Cast: Judi Dench, Tate Donovan, Samantha Bond, Ronald Pickup, Anne Pitoniak, Willis Sparks, Maduka Steady Mainly a full stage shot. Good video, though.
AN ACT OF GOD
July 2015 ~ Broadway
Jim Parsons, Christopher Fitzgerald, Tim Kazurinsky. Excellent HD capture of this hilarious show. Jim did a terrific job as God and was such a fun show. Everything you ever wanted to know about God and his choices are answered here! 2 DISCS
AN ACT OF GOD
February 14, 2016 ~ Los Angeles
Sean Hayes, David Josefsberg, James Gleason. Sean Hayes is absolutely hysterical as God. The show is full of great adlibs, one-liners, and recent pop-culture references, many of which are different from the Broadway version. This is a near perfect capture with no washout, no obstruction, and just one quick dropout. The show is 90 minutes with no intermission. It’s filmed in 16:9 with mostly close-ups and a few wider shots. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
An Act of God
July 24, 2016 ~ Broadway
Sean Hayes (God), David Josefberg (Michael), James Gleason (Gabriel) Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the Broadway Revival, with Sean as God for the return engagement and current jokes. Some great adlibs when latecomers take nearly 2 minutes getting into their seats. Also when he puts the phone in the goblet and misses, then references Patti Lupone!
An Almost Holy Picture
2/21/02 ~ Broadway
Kevin Bacon Good video, nice picture and sound
An Iliad
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Co-adapted by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson, based on Homer’s Iliad translated by Robert Fagles. A sprawling yarn based on the epic poem, An Iliad spins the familiar tale of gods and goddesses, undying love and endless battles told through an original and immediate voice. An account of humanity’s unshakeable attraction to violence, destruction, and chaos. Has anything really changed since the Trojan War? Directed by Lisa Peterson. With Denis O’Hare (“Dallas Buyer’s Club,” “True Blood”). Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
An Inspector Calls
2014 ~ Rosenberg, TX
Pro-Shot Ron M Saville, Jaime Gonzalez, LeAnn Cernoch, Sharon Appel, David Hiebert, Randy McKee, Jean Oldmixon
The Anarchist
November 14th, 2012 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone, Debra Winger. Second preview well shot
The Andersonville Trial
1970 ~ TV Movie
Pro-Shot William Shatner, Richard Basehart, Martin Sheen, Jack Cassidy
ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
4/2018 ~ Broadway ***NFT***
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane, Lee Pace, Susan Brown, Denise Gough, Amanda Lawrence, Beth Malone, James McArdle, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Rowan Ian Seamus Magee, Matty Oaks, Jane Pfitsch, Ron Todorowski, Silvia Vrskova, Lucy York
ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA
5/2018 ~ Broadway ***NFT***
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane, Lee Pace, Susan Brown, Denise Gough, Amanda Lawrence, Beth Malone, James McArdle, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Rowan Ian Seamus Magee, Matty Oaks, Jane Pfitsch, Ron Todorowski, Silvia Vrskova, Lucy York
Ann
3/9/13 ~ Broadway
Holland Taylor, Julie White (Voice of Nancy Kohler). Great performance by Holland Taylor, video takes a few minutes to settle in. Missing the first 5 minutes of act 2, but otherwise a nice unobstructed capture, slight wandering but mostly very steady.
Ann
2018 ~ BroadwayHD
Holland Taylor, Julie White A no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary governor of Texas. This inspiring and hilarious new play brings us a complex and colorful character bigger than the state from which she hailed. Written and performed by Emmy® Award winner Holland Taylor, ANN takes a revealing look at the impassioned woman who enriched the lives of her followers, friends and family.
Anna in the Tropics
2003 – 11 – 12 ~ Broadway
Jimmy Smits (Juan Julian), Priscilla Lopez (Ofelia), David Zasyas (Cheché), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Conchita), Victor Argo (Santiago), Vanessa Aspillaga (Marela), John Ortiz (Eliades/Palomo)
Antigone
1974 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Genevieve Bujold, Stacy Keach, Fritz Weaver, James Naughton. Filmed for TV, and based on the 1971 Broadway revival, which moved the action of the play (written in 497 BC by Sophocles) into modern times.
Antigone
2015 ~ UK (Barbican)
Pro-Shot Juliette Binoche (Antigone), Obi Abili (Guard / chorus), Patrick O'Kane (Kreon)
The Apple Family Plays 1: That Hopey Changey Thing
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot The Apples reflect on the state of their family and discuss memory, manners and politics as polls close on midterm election night 2010 and a groundswell of conservative sentiment flips Congress on its head. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
The Apple Family Plays 2: Sweet and Sad
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot A family brunch stirs up discussions of loss, remembrance and a decade of change on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
The Apple Family Plays 3: Sorry
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot The Apples sort through family anxieties and confusion on the day of the re-election of President Barack Obama in 2012. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
The Apple Family Plays 4: Regular Singing
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot The final play in the cycle takes place on the 50th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
Arcadia
2/26/11 ~ Broadway
Margaret Colin, Billy Crudup, Raul Esparza, Glenn Fleshler, Grace Gummer, Edward James Hyland, Byron Jennings, Bel Powley, Tom Riley, Noah Robbins, David Turner, Lia Williams. Act One shot around a few heads, but Act Two has no heads in the way. Disc also includes a twenty minute interview with Raul Esparza, opening night footage and reviews.
Aren't We All
06-02-1985 ~ Broadway, Brooks-Atkinson Theatre
Rex Harrison, Claudette Colbert, Lynn Redgrave, Jeremy Brett, George Rose, George Ede, Brenda Forbes, John Patrick Hurly, Leslie O'Hara, Peter Pagan, Ned Schmidtke, Steven Sutherland
Around the World in 80 Days
2017 ~ Nottingham
Pro-Shot House-Camera of Theresa Heskins’ celebrated production, a cast of eight play over 125 characters, embark on this imaginative, high-spirited escapade including six trains, five boats, four fights, three dances, two circus acts and an elephant!
The Arrest of Ai Weiwei
19/04/13 ~ London
Pro-Shot Christopher Goh, Junix Inocian, Andrew Koji, Orion Lee, David Lee-Jones, Andrew Leung, Richard Rees, David Tse, Benedict Wong Pro-Shot with multiple cameras, captured from a live stream. One dropout of 2 seconds, but otherwise, the video is clear. Excellent sound and video.
Arsenic and Old Lace
2/5/62 ~ CBS-TV
Pro-Shot Tony Randall (Mortimer Brewster), Mildred Natwick (Martha Brewster), Dorothy Stickney (Abby Brewster), Boris Karloff (Jonathan Brewster), Tom Bosley (Teddy Brewster). Boris Karloff reprises his 1941 Broadway performance as Jonathan Brewster. In black and white. Complete with original commercials. Good video and very good sound.
Arsenic and Old Lace
October 1987 ~ Chicago
Pro-Shot Post-Broadway tour, Jean Stapleton, Marion Ross, James MacArthur, Jonathan Frid, Larry Storch, Michaeljohn McGann, Mary Layne, Don Eames, Andrew Gorman, William Metzo, Kevin McClarnon, George Ramford, Don Potter Pro shot, recorded by a crew member using a tripod, very good sound and video
Art
January 27, 2002 ~ Philadephia, PA
Cast: Marc-Robert Ari, Yvan-Men Lipitz, Serge-Carl Schurr There is one head, but it is hardly ever in the way (heads are noticable during full stage shots but never in the way of the action). The picture is a little shaky at a few parts but it is excellent picture quality with plenty of full body zooms. A few quick coverups. The sound is a little low but it is all very audible and understandable. Complete except for last minute or two.
ART
2013 ~ Kuwait
Pro-Shot Hassan Rawas, Tim Waddell, Elhusain Elsharif the Tony Award winning play is captured in English with a terrific cast of three.
Art
May 2018 ~ Birmingham
Pro-Shot Stephen Tompkinson, Nigel Havers and Denis Lawson House-Cam
Artist Descending A Staircase
11/22/89 ~ Broadway
John McMartin, Harold Gould, Michael Cumpsty, Jim Fyfe, Stephanie Roth, Paxton Whitehead, Michael Wither Written by Tom Stoppard. Short lived Broadway play which had a brief 36 performance run. Filmed from the balcony-it looks like the person just set the camcorder on the balcony railing and pressed record-mostly a full stage shot. Some generational loss and major spotlight washout
As Is
1986 ~ Bravo-TV
Pro-Shot Colleen Dewhurst, Robert Caradine, Jonathan Hadary Based on the Broadway play. Good quality video
As Thousands Cheer
September 2007 ~ Toronto, Canada
Pro-Shot Susan Sanders, Larry Westlake, Kerry Johnston Pro-shot video from the Civic Light Opera Company. Nice video with clear picture and sound, but some of the performances are not good and the show isn't really funny in the way it aims to be.
The Assembled Parties
March 29th ,2013 ~ Broadway
Jessica Hecht, Judith Light, Jeremy Shamos, Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld, Alex Dreier, Jake Silbermann, Jonathan Walker, Gabriel Sloyer
At Wit's End
1989 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Stan Freeman portrays Oscar Levant Rare producer's copy of this critically aclaimed, one man show. Musings about the humorist/composer chronicling his life.
August: Osage County
12/14/07 ~ Broadway
Ian Barford, Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Francis Guinan, Brian Kerwin, Dennis Letts, Madeleine Martin, Mariann Mayberry,Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry, Rondi Reed, Troy West. Excellent video with great closeups and sound throughout. A nice job with a quiet show, from the master.
August: Osage County
1/2/08 ~ Broadway
Dennis Letts, Deanna Dunagan, Amy Morton, Jeff Perry, Ian Barford, Madeleine Martin, Sally Murphy, Mariann Mayberry, Rondi Reed, Francis Guinan, Kimberly Guerrero, Brian Kerwin, Troy West. Very clear and nice video with excellent picture and sound throughout, from the master.
August: Osage County
July 13, 2014 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Deanna Dunagan (Violet Weston), Shannon Cochran (Barbara Fordham), Rosemarie DeWitt (Ivy Weston), Mariann Mayberry (Karen Weston), Rondi Reed (Mattie Fae Aiken), Francis Guinan (Charlie Aiken), David Warshofsky (Bill Fordham), Robert Maffia (Steve Heidebrecht), Ron Livingston (Little Charles), Tara Lynne Barr (Jean Fordham), Kimberly Guerrero (Johanna Monevata), Scott Jack (Sherriff Dean Gibeau), Robert Pine (Beverly Weston). A staged reading at LA Theatre Works, combining members of the original Broadway cast with the Steppenwolf casts. The actors are in street clothes, holding scripts, with projections of the Broadway set behind them. Well filmed. Heads occasionally appear on either side of the frame, but never get in the way. 3 DISCS
Aunt Dan and Lemon
1/24/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Lili Taylor, Kristen Johnston, Melissa Errico, Bill Sage, Brooke Sunny Moriber, Carlos Leon
Auntie Mame
11/24/03 ~ BCEFA Reading
Charles Busch, Robert Sean Leonard, Marian Seldes, Michael Berresse, Olympia Dukakis, Swoosie Kurtz, Rosie O'Donnell, Charles Shaughnessy, Douglas Sills, B.D. Wong, Louis Zorich, T.J. Larke. New copy direct from the master.
Backbeat
1/20/13 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Nick Blood, Leanne Best, Andrew Knott, Daniel Healy, Daniel Westwick, Oliver Bennett, Edward Clarke, Mark Hammersley Excellent capture of the US premiere in Los Angeles; no blackouts or obstruction with a bit of washout in high contrast scenes; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Very good sound; video includes curtain call and encores. 2 DISCS
Bad Dates
7/3/03 ~ New York
Julie White First 5 minutes and last 10 minutes are sound only; lots of spotlight washout. Many heads in the way and doesn't always follow the action on stage; good sound throughout the video
The Bad Seedling
Unknown Date ~ Kansas City, MO
Pro-Shot From the Late Night Theatre Company, specializing in all-male casts, expect parody and political incorrectness at this theater that offers a good reason to stay up late
Barefoot in the Park
1981 ~ TV Broadcast
Pro-Shot Richard Thomas, Bess Armstrong, James Cromwell, Barbara Barrie, Hans Conried Pro-shot video filmed live for HBO
Barefoot in the Park
3/26/06 -Broadway
Patrick Wilson, Amanda Peet, Jill Clayburgh, Tony Roberts
Barrymore (Official Release)
2013 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Christopher Plummer, John Plumpis, Academy Award-winner Christopher Plummer reprises his Tony Award-winning performance as iconic stage and screen idol John Barrymore in this bold and brilliant tour-de-force
Bash: Latter-Day Plays
2001 ~ Showtime TV
Pro-Shot Calista Flockhart, Paul Rudd, Ron Eldard Pro-shot of the play on Showtime.
Beautiful Child
3/25/04 ~ New York
Penny Fuller, George Grizzard,Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros, Kaitlin Hopkins, Steven Pasquale Excellent video with clear picture and sound, nice closeups and credits; great video
Beautiful Thing
May 2013 ~ London
Pro-Shot Suranne Jones, Zaraah Abrahams, Oliver Farnworth, Jake Davies, Danny-Boy Hatchard. Filmed using multiple cameras.
The Beauty Queen Of Leenane
09/02/99 ~ Broadway
Anna Manahan, Marie Mullen, Tom Murphy, Brian F. O’Byrne Excellent capture, very good sound and video with minimal generation loss.
The Belle of Amherst
4/15/01 ~ New Jersey
Julie Harris in her one woman show in which she won a Tony. This was the final performance in New Jersey. very good capture. Good video and sound.
Bent
10/7/95 ~ Louisiana
Pro-Shot Patric McWilliams, Youree McBride Jr. Production by Centenary College of Louisiana; nice video although sound is a little low and picture feels a little yellow
Bent
8/8/15 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Patrick Heusinger, Andy Mientus, Matthew Carlson, Jake Shears, Ray Baker, Tom Berklund, Hugo Armstrong, Brian Slaten, Brionne Davis, Jonathan B. Wright Well captured with no blackouts or washout. There is one head that can be seen at the bottom of the screen a couple times, but it only blocks the actors feet and never affects the action. Excellent clear picture and sound 2 DISCS
The Best Man
6/20/12 ~ Broadway
Candice Bergen, Mark Blum, Kerry Butler, James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, Eric McCormack. Great HD capture of this show with an all star cast. Disc includes bonus interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
Betrayed
2008 ~ Filmed for PBS
Pro-Shot Waleed F. Zuaiter, Jeremy Beck,Aadya Bedi, Mike Doyle, Ramsey Faragallah, Sevan Greene Live-to-tape performance of the Culture Project's recent production of George Packer's Off-Broadway drama
Between Us
5/1/04 ~ New York
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kate Jennings Grant, David Harbour, Bradley White Excellent video
Big Blonde
1972 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Sally Kellerman, Anita Morris, John Lithgow Based on a short story by Dorothy Parker. Originally shown as part of the "Great Performances" series on PBS. Some generation loss but still very good
Bill Irwin - Clown Prince
2004 ~ PBS Arts
Pro-Shot BILL IRWIN, CLOWN PRINCE is part of the Great Performances series which invites the audience into actor, director, choreographer, playwright, and clown Bill Irwin's world while he creates his very unique style of theatre. Included are many excerpts from some of his most innovative, hilarious, and thought provoking work. Heavily featured are excerpts from his season in residence at The Signature Theatre in New York City: "The Regard Evening," "The Harlequin Studies," and "Mr. Fox: A Rumination."
Billy the Kid
2011 ~ London
Pro-Shot The only thing Billy ever wanted to do was play for Chelsea and his dream came true when he was signed by the club to become a champion striker for the first team. But that was 1939 and with the outbreak of the Second World War, Billy’s life changed forever. The Unicorn Theatre presents Michael Morpurgo’s story of a champion Chelsea footballer set against the backdrop of the Second World War, Billy the Kid. Voted the Best Children’s Show of 2007 by Time Out, the production features much-loved British actor Dudley Sutton as Billy and Sam Donovan as Sam. Dudley’s long career, which began in the 1950s, includes many roles for theatre, film and television – but he is perhaps best-known for his role as Tinker in the long-running BBC series, Lovejoy. Sam Donovan's theatre credits include Room on the Broom (Tall Stories) and Salome (Headlong).
Blackbird
6/10/07 ~ Off-Broadway
Allison Pill, Jeff Daniels Note: Closing night. Slight camera problem at the beginning but great capture overall.
Blithe Spirit
7/15/09 ~ Broadway
Angela Lansbury, Rupert Everett, Christine Ebersole, Jayne Atkinson, Deborah Rush, Simon Jones, Susan Louise O'Connor. Well filmed from the balcony. It takes the filmer a few minutes to settle, and then the quality improves.
Blithe Spirit
12-14-14 ~ Los Angeles
Madam Arcati: Angela Lansbury Charles Condomine: Charles Edwards Elvira: Jemima Rooper Ruth Condomine: Charlotte Parry Dr Bradman: Simon Jones Mrs Bradman: Sandra Shipley Edith: Susan Louise O’Connor A great capture of this Noel Coward classic during it’s Los Angeles run. Angela Lansbury is perfect in the role, and the rest of the cast is fantastic as well. This capture is near perfect with no washout, no blackouts, and only minor obstruction. There is one head that occasionally leans in on the left, but it’s worked around fine and does not block the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
Boeing-Boeing
4/25/07 ~ London
Pro-Shot Tamzin Outhwaite, Roger Allan, Frances de la Tour, Mark Rylance, Daisy Beamont, Michelle Gomez Professionally filmed, using multiple cameras for the National Video Archive of Performance of The Society of London Theatre. Good video
Boeing-Boeing
4/19/08 ~ Broadway
Christine Baranski, Bradley Whitford, Mark Rylance, Gina Gershon, Mary McCormack Kathryn Hahn. Filmed on the first night of previews. This production is based on London’s West End revival of 2007. Nicely filmed and crystal clear, however balcony railing visible in the wider shots and in Act Two the first minute is missing.
Boy
5/8/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Kelly AuCoin, Robert Hogan, T.R. Knight, Caitlin O'Connel, Miriam Shor
Boys in the Band
2010 ~ New Britain, CT
Pro-Shot Rodney Klussendorf, Joshua Thompson, Tom Bryda, Jake Williams Matthew Pechous, Keith Giard
The Boys Next Door
1996 ~ Hallmark Hall Of Fame TV
Nathan Lane, Robert Sean Leonard, Michael Jeter, Tony Goldwyn, Lynne Thigpen. "Jack Palmer is a social worker whose job has taken precedence over his personal life. Mainly, his job is to help four mentally challenged men live regular lives in a home. They consist of: Norman, who works at a donut shop and has a thing for keys; Barry, who thinks he is a golf pro and doesn't communicate well with his father; Arnold, who is into all things Russian and has a habit of spending money; and Lucien, who is into Spider Man and must testify before the state senate. Jack wants to help them, but he also thinks it is time to move on with his life. The hard part is trying to say goodbye to the guys he cares about." Based on the play by Tom Griffin. Missing the opening credits and the first minute of the show.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Broadway ~ March 9th, 2013
Emilia Clarke (Holly Golightly), Cory Michael Smith (Fred), George Wendt (Joe Bell), James Yaegashi (I Y Yunioshi), Suzanne Bertish (Madame Spanella), John Rothman (Editor/Sid Arbuck), Tony Torn (Rusty Trawler), Lee Wilkof (OJ Berman)
Brief Encounter
September 12th, 2010 ~ Broadway
Joseph Alessi, Dorothy Atkinson, Damon Daunno, Gabriel Ebert, Edward Jay, Annette McLaughlin, Adam Pleeth, Tristan Sturrock, Hannah Yelland
Brief Encounter
February 27, 2014 ~ Los Angeles **
Hannah Yellan (Laura), Jim Sturgeon (Alec), Annette McLaughlin (Myrtle), Damon Daunno (Stanley), Dorothy Atkinson (Beryl), Joe Alessi (Fred/Albert), based on Noel Coward's 1936 one act play "Still Life" which was expanded into the 1945 feature length film "Brief Encounter" (with the screenplay by Coward) and adapted back to the stage in this version was originated at UK's Kneehigh Theatre, "two strangers, both married to others, meet in a railroad station and find themselves in a brief but intense affair", a little shake and some backouts for the first three minutes then it greatly improves
Bright Ideas
11/15/03 ~ Off-Broadway
Orlagh Cassidy, Colman Domingo, Paul Fitzgerald, Seana Kofoed, Linda Marie Larson Very funny off-Broadway show; great sound and good filming throughout.
Brighton Beach Memoirs
3/28/84 Broadway, Alvin Theatre
Matthew Broderick (Eugene Morris Jerome), Elizabeth Franz (Kate), Joyce Van Patten(Blanche), Mandy Ingber (Laurie), J. Patrick Breen (Stanley), Peter Michael Goetz(Jack) Distant full stage shot. Follows action and goes in for some close-ups, but slightlygrainy due to age. The first part of Neil Simon's trilogy, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRSis the story of a Jewish family in Brooklyn (Brighton Beach) during the Depression.The play was one of Broadway's biggest hits, and won two of the theatre's most prestigious awards the New York Drama Critics Circle Award and the Outer CriticsCircle Award. The show was directed by Gene Saks, who won a Tony Award for his work. 2 DISCS
Bright Colors and Bold Patterns
2018 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot Drew Droege Josh and Brennan are about to get married in Palm Springs on a lovely Saturdayafternoon. However, the night before becomes a drunken, drug-fueled riot,because their friend Gerry has arrived, furious that their invitation says"Please refrain from wearing bright colors or bold patterns." Inthe struggle for equality, what do we really want? What do we lose?
Broadway Bound
1992 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Ann Bancroft, Hume Cronyn, Carey Parker, Jonathan Silverman, Jerry Orbach, Michele Lee, Pat McCormick, Jack Carter Final chapter of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical "Brighton Beach Trilogy." Pro-shot for TV. Never released on DVD.
Broadway Bound
October 5th, 2013 ~ La Mirada, CA
Ian Alda, Gina Hecht, Allan Miller, Brett Ryback, John Mariano, Cate Cohen
Nice capture of this hilarious play; show is completely intact from start to finish with no blackouts and no washout; some heads at the bottom of the screen but don't affect the picture; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. 2 DISCS
Broken Glass
2012 ~ Williamstown, MA
Pro-Shot John Chandler Hawthorne, Elizabeth Stern, Alex Foucault, Justine Neubarth A well done college production of Arthur Miller's play
Brooklyn Boy
1/29/05 ~ Broadway
Adam Arkin, Polly Draper, Ari Graynor, Arye Gross, Kevin Isola, Mimi Lieber, Alan Miller Some problems in first 2 minutes and then good sound and a great video.
The Bubble
9/25/08 ~ New York
John Jeffrey Martin, John E. Brady, Mariand Torres, Danielle Lee Greaves,Andrea Dora, Emily Drennan,Anthony Giaimo, Jene Hernandez,Victoria Huston-Elem, Maxwell Jenkins, Mario Matthews,Aalok Mehta,Amy Rutberg Great sound and lots of close ups; nice video
Bug
3/6/04 ~ New York
Reed Birney, Michael Cullen, Shannon Cochran, Amy Landecker, Michael Shannon Excellent video
Buried Child
3/30/16 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Paul Sparks, Rich Sommer, Taissa Farmiga, Nat Wolff, Larry Pine Pro-Shot. Livestream from BroadwayHD.
The Busy World is Hushed
7/1/06 ~ New York
Jill Clayburgh, Hamish Linklater, Luke MacFarlane Good video with nice closeups and excellent sound
Butley
10/26/06 - Broadway, Revival
Nathan Lane, Julian Ovenden, Pamela Gray, Roderick Hill, Darren Pettie, Jessica Stone, Dana Ivey. Disc also includes scanned Playbill information, and NY1 opening night coverage and review, and a complete Theatre Talk episode.
Butley (Official Release)
1974 ~ TV Movie
Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mychael Byrne, Georgina Hale; Part of the "American Film Theatre" series adaptations from the 70s
Buyer & Cellar
11/13/13 ~ Off-Broadway
Michael Urie. “Buyer & Cellar is an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs. Alex More has a story to tell. A struggling actor in L.A., Alex takes a job working in the Malibu basement of beloved megastar Barbra Streisand. One day, the Lady Herself comes downstairs to play. It feels like real bonding in the basement, but will their relationship ever make it upstairs?” Filmed from what looks like the first or second row, so you’re kind of looking up at the stage. The disc also includes Theatre Talk with Michael Urie and the playwright, and interviews from Broadway Showbiz Network.
Buyer & Cellar
5/2014 ~ Chicago
Starring Michael Urie. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This is a hilarious play about a guy who works in Barbra Streisand's Mall in her basement. The play is based on her book My Passion for Design. Michael does such an outstanding job and is hilarious in the role, I had to go twice in the same week! 2 DISCS
Buyer & Cellar
7/9/14 ~ Los Angeles
Michael Urie Great capture with no blackouts, obstruction, or washout; excellent clear sound. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. Very good video
Buyer & Cellar
2015 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot Michael Urie Pro-shot for PBS
Caesar's Wife
11/18/13 ~ New York
Staged concert reading. Shot from orchestra at a slight angle.
Caesar and Cleopatra (Official Release)
2009 ~ Canada.
Pro-Shot Christopher Plummer, Nikki M.James, Steven Sutcliffe, Peter Donaldson. Shaw's legendary wit turns political drama into sparkling comedy when veteran strategist Julius Caesar becomes mentor to the enchanting teenage queen of Roman-occupied Egypt. Their first encounter under a desert moon will lead to a shift in the course of history, as Cleopatra gradually overcomes her timidity to become a determined player in the game of power politics.
Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
4/14/06 ~ Broadway
David Schwimmer, Zeljko Ivanek, Tim Daly
Call Me Madam
October 1995 ~ Canberra, Australia
June Bruenhill Semi-pro shot, using one camera on a tripod. Some slight generational loss.
The Canterbury Tales
4/24/02 ~ Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, MN
Evan Pappas, Leenya Rideout, Brandon Williams, Sarah Jane Nelson, Sally Wingert, Matthew Saldivar, Jim Lichtscheidl, Richard Iglewski Good sound throughout; only a clear picture about 30 minutes into the video but heads in the way throughout; it is watchable through people and enjoyable for what you can see
The Canterville Ghost, ABC Stage 67
11/2/66 ~ ABC-TV
Pro-Shot David Charkham (Mark Otis), Mark Colleano (Matthew Otis), Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (Mr. Otis), Natalie Schafer (Mrs. Otis), Peter Noone (of The Herman’s Hermits, David), Michael Redgrave (Sir Simon Canterville). Music and lyrics by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Throughout the program, various members of the Otis family parody their strong sense of American commercialism by breaking into pretend advertisements while in conversation”. In color. 1 hour, complete with original commercials.
The Caretaker
10/30/03 ~ Broadway
Patrick Stewart, Kyle MacLachlan, Aiden Gillen Video missing 1st act but rest of the show is complete. Some spotlight washout but still good video
Casablanca
10/02/2005 ~ Actor's Fund Benefit Reading, L.A.
Pro-Shot Christian Slater, Ann Heche, Andre DeShields, John Rubenstein, Dan Castellaneta, Henry Gibxon, Ken Howard, Hal Sparks, Michael York Pro-shot, filmed using a tripod, dvd includes an opening menu with scene selections
Casa Valentina
4/6/16 ~ Pasadena, CA
Robert Mammana, Valerie Mahaffey, James Snyder, Raymond McAnally, Mark Jude Sullivan, Christian Clemenson, John Vickery, Lawrence Pressman, Nike Doukas Great capture with no washout and no blackouts; one head that can occasionally be seen, but it's rarely noticeable and never blocks the action; filmed in 16:9,
with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent sound 2 DISCS
The Case Of The Dead Flamingo Dancer
8/6/90 ~ New York
Philip Bosco, Carolee Carmello, Tovah Feldshuh, Debbie Shapiro, Peter Gallagher. Benefit done in concert style. Spotlight washout.
Cat in the Hat (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
2010 ~ UK
Pro-Shot Angus Wright (The Cat in the Hat), Helena Lymbry (Sally), Mark Arends (Boy), Justin Salinger (Fish in the Bowl), Luisa Guerreiro (Thing 1), Sandra Guerriero (Thing 2) National Theatre Live presentation, features "Watch Normal", "Watch as READ-ALONG", and "Watch Trailer"
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
1976 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Maureen Stapleton, Laurence Olivier, Mary Peach, Jack Hedley Rare TV adaptation of Tennessee Williams' prize-winning play, this made-for-TV production is more sexually explicit than the censor-ridden 1958 Hollywood version. In perfect, pristine condition.
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
1984 ~ TV
Pro-Shot Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Rip Torn, Kim Stanley, Penny Fuller, David Dukes. A Showtime Entertainment American Playhouse presentation of Cat on A Hot Tin Roof.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
10/16/03 ~ Broadway
Ashley Judd, Jason Patric, Ned Beatty, Margo Martindale. Big head is slighly in the way during Act 1 but Acts 2 and 3 are great, excellent picture and sound.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
January 1st, 2013 ~ Broadway
Scarlett Johansson, Benjamin Walker, Ciaran Hinds, Debra Monk, Emily Bergl, Tanya Birl, Will Cobbs, Jordan Dean, Vin Knight, Michael Park, Brian Reddy, Lance Roberts, Cherene Snow. Excellent quality.
Catskills on Broadway (Official Release)
1993 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Freddie Roman, Marilyn Michaels, Mal Z. Lawrence and Dick Capri each perform a 30-minute standup set designed to recall the kind of comedy often performed at the resorts in the Catskills Mountains in New York.
THE CHALK GARDEN
June 19, 2017 ~ The Kaye Playhouse (NYCG8R'S MASTER)
Angela Lansbury, Tedra Millan, Patricia Conolly, Michele Tauber, Holly Villaire, Francesca Faridany, Simon Jones, David Lansbury, Charlotte Parry, Excellent video of the ONE NIGHT ONLY reading of the play Angela Lansbury was supposed to bring to Broadway, but was cancelled.
Character Man
6/29/13 ~ New York
Charlotte Sweet
1982 ~ New York
Merle Louise, Jeff Keller, Michael McCormick, Timothy Landfield, Polly Pen, Mara Beckerman, Lynn Eldredge, Christopher Seppe Some generational loss. Very nicely filmed from the back of the house so it may have been filmed with the permission of the producers. Nice video
Charley’s Aunt
3/28/57 ~ CBS Broadcast
Pro-Shot Art Carney, Orson Bean, Richard Haydn, Venetia Stevenson, Jackie Coogan, Jeanette MacDonald, Tom Tryon. Broadcast live as part of CBS’ Playhouse 90 television series. Complete with original commercials. In black and white.
Charley's Aunt
1983 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Charles Grodin,Vincent Gardenia,Anne Francis,Victor Garber, Effrem Zimbalist Jr, Ilene Graff, Joyce Bulifant, Barrie Ingham Pro shot for Showtime; nice video
Charlie Sheen: My Violent Torpedo Of Death/Defeat Is Not An Option Tour
April 8, 2011 ~ NYC
Described as “an aimless and slovenly disaster”, Charlie Sheen played for two sold out performances at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, the largest venue on his 20 city US tour. (The price for the tickets for the April 8 and 10 shows ranged from $79.50 to $750, with the high-end tickets allowing fans to meet the actor). The show starts out with much fanfare and applause, but it took the crowd less than 20 minutes to turn on him, and once they did, the boos and the catcalls just kept slowly escalating. It was obvious that he found the mounting audience hostility at Radio City a little flabbergasting. He jeered at the jeerers, and often seemed to be saying, with a bit of attitude: “Why the Hell are you people heckling me if you paid to see me?” This is not a show to watch if you’re looking to be entertained, it’s a show to watch if you’re curious and are interested in witnessing a train wreck. There was a giant screen onstage that was displaying the show, and the screen is what the filmer aimed his camcorder at, so it almost looks like it was filmed for broadcast, but in fact it was just being filmed for the audience to see things better
Charlotte Sweet
1982 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Merle Louise, Jeff Keller, Michael McCormick, Timothy Landfield, Polly Pen, Mara Beckerman, Lynn Eldredge, Christopher Seppe Some generational loss. Very nicely filmed from the back of the house so it may have been filmed with the permission of the producers. Nice video
Chinglish
7/31/11 ~ Chicago ***
PreBroadway: Jennifer Lim, Stephen Pucci, James Waterston, Angela Lin, Christine Lin, Johnny Wu, Larry Zhang. Great Capture of the final performance before the production moved to Broadway. Excellent cast and funny show that explores what is lost in translation.
Chinglish
2012 ~ Michigan
Pro-Shot Graham Techler, Avery DiUbaldo, Caitlin Chou, Jingchen Wu, Isa Wenfei Zhang, Justin Wong, Tian Tian, Gorgeously shot and very well acted, this was the regional premiere of David Henry Hwang's new play.
A Christmas Memory
12/31/14 ~ New York
Alice Ripley, Silvano Spagnuolo, Ashley Robinson, Virginia Ann Woodruff, Taylor Richardson, Nancy Hess, Samuel Cohen. A musical about family and friendship based on Truman Capote's childhood memories. Nice capture overall, last six minutes of the show is blacked out.
Circus 1903
December 2016 ~ Sydney
Pro-Shot The producers of the world’s biggest magic show, The Illusionists, have teamed up with the award winning puppeteers from War Horse to present a thrilling turn of the century circus spectacular. Sensational puppetry puts elephants back in the ring as never seen before along with a huge cast of the most unique, amazing and dangerous circus acts from all four corners of the world, from strong men to contortionists, acrobats to musicians, knife throwers, high wire and much more! Discover the golden age of circus this summer as Circus 1903 sets to captivate audiences of all ages! Housecam pro-shot
Citizen Twain
August 21, 2013 ~ Pasadena, CA
Val Kilmer (Mark Twain). Presented at the Pasadena Playhouse. Very nicely filmed. There are a few times during the show when the houselights come up, and the filmer has to hide the camera, so there are some blackouts occasionally.
Clybourne Park
Broadway | August 29th, 2012
Sarah Goldberg, Brendan Griffin, Damon Gupton, Christina Kirk, Jeemy Shamos, Frank Wood, Crystal A. Dickson (u/s). Well filmed from mezzaine left; low sound at times
Cold Storage
1983 ~ A&E
Pro-Shot Len Cariou, Martin Balsam, Kerrie Kean A professional videotape of the Tony-nominated production. A little quiet but the performances are great and it's well-preserved.
The Comedy of Errors
2010 ~ London
Pro-Shot James Tucker, Dyfan Dwyfor, Christine Entwisle, Debbie Korley, David Carr, Richard Katz, Jonjo O'Neill This distilled version of The Comedy of Errors has been specially created for schools and family audiences in association with acclaimed theatre company Told by an Idiot.
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
2000
Pro-Shot Adam Long, Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor Professionally shot version of this RIOTOUS show, which covers ALL of Shakespeare's shows in 90 minutes. Including Hamlet...5 TIMES!
The Constant Wife
6/11/05 ~ Broadway
Lynn Redgrave, Kate Burton, Michael Cumpsty, John Dosset, Kathryn Meisle, Enid Graham, John Ellison Conlee, Denis Holmes, Kathleen McNenny. Excellent picture and nice closeups as well as clear picture and sound; video includes NY1 opening night, reviews and interviews; good video
Copenhagen
2002 ~ filmed for PBS
Pro-Shot Stephen Rea, Francesca Annis, Daniel Craig A television adaption of Michael Frayn's celebrated and 2000 Tony Award-winning stage play about the meeting between physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg in 1941 Copenhagen.
Copenhagen
10/02/2014 ~ Williamstown
Pro-Shot Mia Hull, Matthew Conway, Russel Maclin, a beautiful capture of the final dress rehearsal for Williams College Theatre Deptartment's production. It is shot from above giving a great look at the beautiful set.
Constellations
2/2015 ~ Broadway
Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson. Excellent HD capture with no obstructions. This highly reviewed and praised two person play tells the classic story boy and girl meeting through several interactions and outcomes. Both Jake and Ruth were terrific in their roles!
Convenience
5/26/02 ~ Rochester, NY
Jim Poulos, Mary Jo McConnell, Ron Destefano, Melissa Rain Anderson, Marty Vidnovic Good video
Coram Boy
5/19/07 ~ Boadway
Jan Maxwell, Jolly Abraham, Uzo Aduba, Jacqueline Antaramian, Bill Camp, Dashiell Eave, Xanthe Elbrick, Tom Riis Farrell, Brad Fleischer, Karron Graves, Laura Heisler, Angela Lin, David Andrew Macdonald, Quentin Maré , Kathleen McNenny, Cristin Milioti, Charlotte Parry, Christina Rouner, Ivy Vahanian, Wayne Wilcox Great video with lots of close-ups; great sound and good picture with closeups and zooms throughout; includes opening night and a review from NY1; visually stunning production
Coram Boy
5/26/07 ~ Broadway
Jolly Abraham, Uzo Aduba, Bill Camp, Dashiell Eaves, Xanthe Elbrick, Brad Fleisher Well filmed. A little dark due to the stage lighting; good picture and sound and excellent close-ups
The Country Girl
5/20/08 ~ Broadway
Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand, Peter Gallagher, Remy Auberjonois, Anna Camp, Joe Roland, Lucas Caleb Rooney and Chip Zien. Nice capture of a surprisingly great play. Good mixture of close-ups and stage shots, with no real obstructions, from the master.
The Cripple of Inishmaan
Spring 2014 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Ingrid Craigie, Padraic Delaney, Sarah Greene, Gillian Hanna, Gary Lilburn, Conor MacNiell, Pat Shortt, June Watson. A vivid crisp 16:9 HD capture of the short run of the fantastic play from the MGC company which was originated in London back in Summer 2014. The cast were all amazing - Daniel gave a brilliant performance. The capture is stunning. Shot from three rows back from the stalls, with a very wide lens, you can see everything and get a real feel for the basic yet impressive sets. 2 DISCS
The Crucible
2/22/02 ~ Broadway
Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Angela Bettis, Brian Murray. Beautiful production with clear picture and no obstructions, however sound is a tad quiet.
The Crucible
2015 ~ London
Pro-Shot Richard Armitage, Harry Attwell, Samantha Colley, Marama Corlett, Jack Ellis Pro-Shot for Digital Theatre this gorgeous revival was nominated for 2 Olivier Awards (Best Actor and Best Play). Also includes a 40-min conversation with the lead, Richard Armitage
The Crucible
3/30/16 ~ Broadway ***
Ben Whishaw, Sophie Okonedo, Ciaran Hinds, Saoirse Ronan, Bill Camp, Tavi Gevinson, Jason Butler Harner, Jim Norton. Stunning and intense production of this Arthur Miller classic. There is a head that is shot over on the left side of the stage. It usually just blocks the actor's legs when in the frame, which is worked around well. The last 10 seconds of the show (Elizabeth's speech) are missing due to length of show and battery running out.
The Curious Incident of the Dog at Night-Time
November, 2014 ~ Broadway
Cast: Alex Sharp (Christopher), Francesca Faridany (Siobhan), Ian Barford (Ed), Enid Graham (Judy), Helen Carey (Mrs Alexander etc), Mercedes Herrero (Mrs Shears etc), Richard Hollis (Roger Shears etc) Commentary: Alex gives a phenomenal performance and the staging is so creative and brilliant. One of the best plays this season! Very steady and focused. Includes curtain call and post-curtain call scene. 2 DISCS
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
11/22/14 ~ Broadway
Alex Sharp, Francesca Faridany, Ian Barford, Enid Graham Nicely filmed video with good clear close-ups and full stage shots throughout; a little dark at times but that is the show; a head pops up at the bottom of the screen but does not block the footage; nice video
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
12-30-14 ~ Broadway
Christopher Boone: Taylor Trensch (alt) Siobhan: Francesca Faridany Ed: Tim Wright (u/s) Judy: Enid Graham Mrs Alexander: Helen Carey Mrs Shears/Mrs Gascoyne: Mercedes Herrero Roger Shears/Duty Sergeant/Mr Wise: Richard Hollis Mr Thompson/Policeman: Ben Horner Reverend Peters/Uncle Terry: David Manis A great capture of this fantastic show. Taylor gives an incredible performance, and the supporting cast is wonderful as well. The play itself is riveting and will likely do very well at the Tony’s. This is very nicely captured with no washout, no major blackouts, and very little obstruction. There are a couple quick dropouts, and a couple small heads that can occasionally be seen but do not affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound has a bit of shuffling in a few places, but overall is very good. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
7/1/15 ~ Broadway ***
Alex Sharp, Francesca Faridany, Ian Barford, Enid Graham, Helen Carey, Keren Dukes as (u/s) Mrs. Shears, Richard Hollis. Excellent HD capture of the 2015 Best Play and Actor Tony Awards. Everything is nicely captured and wonderful performances from the entire cast. 2 DISCS
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
8/22/17 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Adam Langdon, Maria Elena Ramirez, Gene Gillette Felicity Jones Latta, Amelia White, Kathy McCafferty, J. Paul Nicholas, Brian Robert Burns, Geoffrey Wade A nice capture of the tour with no obstruction or no washout; one-minute blackout toward the end of act two, and the first half of the encore is blacked out. Well filmed and clear excellent sound throughout; good video 2 DISCS
The Curse of the Werewolf
September 2006 ~ Cornwall, England
Pro-Shot Matthew Howard, Mark Starr, Marie Kelsall, Geof Nicholson, Tom Welch Authorized taping from above, looking down at the legendary outdoor stage on a clifftop with the ocean crashing behind it! Very creepy and fantastic, though the wide full-stage shot and darkness diminish the quality a bit. Also includes some fantastic daytime, up-close behind the scenes and rehearsal footage. Interesting, fun video
Cyrano de Bergerac (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
January 2008 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Kevin Kline, Jennifer Garner, Daniel Sunjata, Chris Sarandon, Euan Morton, Max Baker, John Douglas Thompson, Concetta Tomei,Tom Bloom, Peter Jay Fernandez, MacIntyre Dixon, Carman Lacivita Great Performances filmed for PBS; excellent video
Cyrano de Bergerac
Nov 2012 ~ Broadway
Douglas Hodge (Cyrano de Bergerac), Clemence Poesy (Roxane), Patrick Page (Comte de Guiche), Kyle Soller (Christian), Max Baker (Le Bret), Bill Buell (Ragueneau), Geraldine Hughes (Duenna) This (recently-closed) play is written in clever rhyming couplets and Douglas Hodge is wonderful - definitely worth watching. Missing the first 2 minutes of act 1 and with a few small blackouts due to late seating and when Cyrano was in the audience, but a steady shot. 2 DISCS
DA
1978 ~ Broadway
Barnard Hughes, Brian Murray, Lois DeBanzie, Mia Dillon, Sylvia O'Brien, Lester Rawlins Original Broadway cast. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Some generational loss.
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
11/16/04 ~ New York
Rosemarie DeWitt, Adam Rothenberg Written by John Patrick Shanley. Good video with nice picture and clear sound; includes a NY1 interview with Shanley
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
2012 ~ Vancouver, Canada
Pro-Shot Lori Triolo, Aleks Paunovic In a rundown bar in the Bronx, two strangers meet at the end of their ropes. Haunted by the past and trapped in the violence of the present, Danny and Roberta begin the ruthless act of revealing themselves – a brutal exposure that threatens to change everything. Explosively funny and surprisingly tender, a deeply affecting study of alienation and the redemptive power of love.
Dark Yellow
6/17/06 ~ New York
Elias Koteas, Max Kaplan, Tina Benko Closing night performance. Black for first six minutes and then one cover-up and filmed around heads but clear; great picture and excellent sound; very small theatre
David's Redhaired Death
1/1/04 ~ New York
Lori Knowles, Jenn Bates Excellent picture and sound
The Day Emily Married,
5/28/04 ~ Off Broadway
Estelle Parsons, Hallie Foote, James Colby, William Biff McGuire, Terri Keane, Delores Mitchell, Pamela Payton-Wright, includes scanned playbill, excellent quality
A Day In the Death of Joe Egg
5/26/85 ~ Broadway
Stockard Channing, Jim Dale, Joanna Gleason, Margaret Hilton,John Tillinger, Tenney Walsh Some generation loss and there is a bar in the way at times but good sound and great closeups for such an old video
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
13/12/01 ~ BBC
Pro-Shot Eddie Izzard, Victoria Hamilton, Prunella Scales, John Warnaby, Robin Weaver Good video, with little generational loss, very good sound.
Dead Accounts
11/05/2012 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes, Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, Jayne Houdyshell. First preview video well filmed with closeups and clear sound; although the actors are not miced.
Death of a Salesman (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
1985 ~ TV Movie
Pro-Shot TV Movie Dustin Hoffman, Charles Durning, Kate Reid, Stephen Lang, John Malkovich
Death of a Salesman
2000 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Brian Dennehy, Elizabeth Franz, Ron Eldard, Ted Koch, Howard Witt, Richard Thompson, Kate Buddeke, Stephanie March. Proshot performance filmed for Showtime.
Dedication or The Stuff of Dreams
August 19th, 2005 ~ Off Broadway
Nathan Lane, Marian Seldes, Michael Countryman, Alison Fraser, Darren Pettie, R.E. Rodgers, Miriam Shor
Deeper Than Skin
2016 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot Founded by the Manhattan Theatre Club, the Stargate Theatre Company immerses court-involved youth in the theater arts as a mechanism for coping with and overcoming negative factors in their lives. Includes the full play and behind the scenes "Stargate Theatre: A Defining Act", witness the company members as they compose, rehearse, and perform their original Off-Broadway play, Deeper Than Skin.
A Delicate Balance
1973 ~ American Film Theatre
Pro-Shot Katherine Hepburn, Paul Scofield
A Delicate Balance
1/2/15 ~ Broadway
Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Martha Plimpton, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins A couple quick dropouts in act two and a couple places where it wanders for a few seconds, but is shot well overall; some heads that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen, but they never block the action; filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent clear sound; nice video 3 DVDs
Democracy
12/18/04 ~ Broadway
James Naughton, Richard Thomas, Michael Cumpsty, Robert Prosky, John Dossett, Richard Masur, Lee Wilkof Some spotlight washout but very little. Excellent video with nice picture and sound; 1st generation from the master
Denial (Official Release)
2005 ~ London
Pro-Shot Arnold Wesker, one of Britain's leading post-war dramatists is author of such landmark plays as 'Roots', 'The Kitchen', 'Chips With Everything' and 'Shylock'. The World Premier of this taught, psychological drama has been hailed as a tremendous critical success.
Design For Living
March 23, 2001 ~ Broadway
Cast: Alan Cumming, Jennifer Ehle, Dominic West, John Cunningham First 5 minutes are pretty shakey and not really focused on the stage, but after that it's a great video
Deuce
4/28/07 ~ Broadway
Starring Angela Lansbury and Marian Seldes. Beautifully captured with wonderful picture and sound. A play about two former tennis players trying to make sense of the partnership that took them to the top of their game.
The Diary Of Anne Frank
2004 ~ East Islip, NY
Pro-Shot Kelly Anne Zimmardi, George Garfield, Michael J. DiSalvo, Rachel Moses, Bill Lutz A production the Broadhollow Players at BayWay Arts Center. Semi-pro shot using one camera on a tripod. Includes a question and answer session with the cast after the show.
The Diary of Anne Frank
04/2014 ~ Riverdale, NY
Pro-Shot
Die Mommie Die!
June 19, 2006 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Charles Busch, Christopher Meloni, Jenn Harris, Jayne Houdyshell, Keith Nobbs, Tom Mardirosian One night only staged reading presentation to benefit the Actor's Fund of America. Filmed using multiple cameras.
The Dining Room
1984 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Frances Sternhagen, John Shea, William H. Macy, Pippa Pearthree, Jeanne Ruskin, Remak Ramsay Written by A.R. Gurney Jr. First produced in New York City at the Studio Theatre of Playwrights Horizons, opening January 1981. This video presentation reunites most of the original Playwrights Horizon's cast.
Dirty Tricks
10/19/04 ~ New York
Judith Ivey Very good video with nice closeups and excellent sound
Disgraced
12/27/14 ~ Broadway
Amir: Hari Dhillon Isaac: Josh Radnor Emily: Gretchen Mol Jory: Karen Pittman Abe: Danny Ashor A nice capture of this thought-provoking play. The story of a dinner party gone awry, the play delves into issues of religion, racism, sexism, domestic violence, and much more. The cast is fantastic, giving great performances all around. This is a nice capture with no washout, no blackouts, and very minor obstruction. There are a couple heads that can be seen at the bottom of the screen, but they never affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is very good overall, but there is more shuffling and static than usual; all of the dialogue is listenable. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
The Distance from Here
April 2004 ~ New York
Josh Charles, Melissa Leo, Logan Marshall-Green, Anna Paquin, Alison Pill, Mark Webber, Amelia Alvarez, Ian Brennan Excellent video with nice picture and sound
Doctor Faustus (Official Release)
2013 ~ London
Pro-Shot Paul Hilton (Faustus), Arthur Darvill (Mephistopheles), Presented at Shakespere's Globe Theatre in London. 2 DISCS
Doctor Who, The Ultimate Adventure
1989 ~ London
Jon Pertwee includes Daleks and Cybermen Notes
Dog and Pony
June 7, 2014 ~ San Diego, CA
Nicole Parker (Mags), Jon Patrick (Walker Andy), Beth Leavel (Rhoda/Doris), Heidi Blickenstaff (Jane/Bonnie), Eric William Morris (Host/Jeff/Joe). Presented “in-the-round” at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre. “A world premiere musical comedy romance from the award-winning talents behind Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Altar Boyz. Mags and Andy are a screenwriting team with a track record of hits and a professional relationship that’s firing on all cylinders. But when Andy’s marriage hits the rocks, forever single Mags finds she wants something more. Will romance ruin their perfect relationship? A witty and irreverent look at what women want and whether men fit the bill...or don’t”. Dog and Pony is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award. The first act is blind shot with no zooms, but the show is captured surprisingly well in spite of that. Most of the action is there, with just the extreme sides being blocked by two heads. Act two is much better, shot with the normal zooms and following the action well. The heads are still there on the right and left, but they only block the actors’ feet. 2 DISCS
Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead
1/18/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Eliza Dushku, Karen DiConcetto (u/s), America Ferrera, Ari Graynor, Logan Marshall-Green, Keith Nobbs, Ian Somerhalder, Eddie Kaye Thomas. A grown up Peanuts story. Very nicely filmed. Shaky to start then greatly improves.
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
May 2008 ~ Las Vegas, NV
Pro-Shot Joshua Laird, Amanda Kraft, Sam Craner, Brandon McClenahan, J.J. Gatesman, Kat Bauer, Breon Jenzen Filmed on multiple cameras, crystal clear quality. Nice production; good clear sound and picture
A Doll's House
2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (Punk Rock), Young Vic associate director Carrie Cracknell (Elektra) and Tony Award-winning designer Ian MacNeil (Billy Elliot) create a compelling new version of Ibsen's masterpiece. A Doll's House features Hattie Morahan (star of the BBC's Sense and Sensibility and Outnumbered) and Dominic Rowan (seen on Law & Order: UK and the Royal Court Theatre's The Village Bike).
A Doll's House, Part 2
May 11, 2017 ~ Broadway
Laurie Metcalf (Nora), Chris Cooper (Torvald), Jayne Houdyshell (Anne Marie), Condola Rashad (Emmy). “A Doll's House, Part 2 is a new play written by Lucas Hnath. The play picks up after Henrik Ibsen's 1879 A Doll's House concludes, and concerns Nora, who had left her family and then returns after 15 years. The play examines the "rules of society and gender." Well filmed from the balcony, but the first 2 minutes are blacked out, and there’s another 2 minutes towards the end which are also blacked out.
A Doll’S House, Part 2
August 12, 2017 ~ Broadway
Julie White (Nora), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Torvald), Jayne Houdyshell (Anne Marie), Erin Wilhelmi (Emmy). This video features the replacement cast. Well filmed from the balcony, with no issues.
Don't Dress For Dinner
May 27, 2012 ~ Broadway
Ben Daniels, Adam James, Patricia Kalember, Jennifer Tilly, David Aron Damane, Spencer Kayden. Since this is a farce, the action is ALL OVER THE PLACE so there's a lot of steady mid or full stage shots to get all the action captured. Beginning of Act 2 takes a minute to get settled. Disc also includes bonus interviews & behind the scenes.
The Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy - Julius Caesar, Henry IV and The Tempest
2018 ~ BBC Broadcast
Pro-Shot Mark Antony/Hotspur/Ariel JADE ANOUKA, Lucius/Gadshill, Lady Percy/Ferdinand SHEILA ATIM, Julius Caesar/Westmoreland, Glendower/Stefano JACKIE CLUNE, Cinna the Poet/Mortimer/Sebastian SHILOH COKE, Casca/Bardolph, Vernon/Trinculo KAREN DUNBAR, Portia, Octavius Caesar/Prince Hal CLARE DUNNE, Soothsayer/Poins, The Douglas/Miranda LEAH HARVEY, Calpurnia, Metellus Cimber/Hostess, Messenger/Gonzalo ZAINAB HASAN, Trebonius/Sir Walter Blunt, Sheriff/Prison Officer JENNIFER JOSEPH, Cassius/Worcester, Peto/Alonso MARTINA LAIRD, Falstaff/Caliban SOPHIE STANTON, Dog, Cinna/Northumberland/Antonio CAROLINA VALDÉS, Brutus/Henry IV/Prospero HARRIET WALTER, Guards SARAH-JANE DENT, RHIANNON HARPER-RAFFERTY, LIV SPENCER The Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy began in 2012 with an all-female production of Julius Caesar led by Dame Harriet Walter. Set in a women’s prison, the production asked the question, “Who owns Shakespeare?” Two further productions followed: Henry IV in 2014 and The Tempest in 2016, all featuring a diverse company of women. The Trilogy enthralled audiences in London and New York and was shared with women and girls in prisons and schools across the UK. The film versions were shot live in a specially built temporary theatre in King’s Cross in 2016, and now offer screen audiences a unique access to these ground-breaking productions. 3 SEPARATE PLAYS
Double Solitaire (Official Release)
1974 ~ TV Broadcast
Pro-Shot Susan Clark, Irene Tedrow, Norma Crane, Richard Crenna Under pressure to reaffirm their marriage vows, two middle aged people explore their dreams and the present direction of their lives. Featuring Emmy-winners Richard Crenna (Rambo) and Susan Clark (Amelia Earhart)
Doubt
11/20/04 ~ Broadway
Cherry Jones, Brian F. O'Byrne, Heather Goldenhersh, Adrianne Lenox. Excellent picture and sound and a very nice capture. Includes reviews, from the master.
Doubt
1/31/06 ~ Broadway
Eileen Atkins, Ron Eldard, Jena Malone, Adrianne Lenox First few minutes a little shaky and some coverups; bar at the bottom of the screen at times, but still a good picture and nice sound and closeups.
Driving Miss Daisy
November 13, 2010 ~ Broadway
James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave, Boyd Gaines
Driving Miss Daisy
2014 ~ Australia
Pro-Shot Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, Boyd Gaines Broadcast in cinemas worldwide The Pulitzer Prize-winning work was recorded in Australia at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne.
Drowning Crow
2/14/04 ~ Broadway
Alfre Woodard, Paul Butler, Peter Macon, Peter Francis James, Ebony Jo-Ann, Stephanie Berry Nicely filmed and follows the action well. Some slight generational loss.
Drunkard
1981 ~ A&E TV
Pro-Shot
East
November 1999 ~ London
Matthew Cullum, Christopher Middleton, Tanya Frank, Jonathan Linsley, Edward Bryant A live filming of the 25th anniversary revival at the Vaudeville Theatre, London; Steven Berkoff writes and directs a piece inspired by his own experiences in the 50's with Teddy boy lingo treated as if it were as heightened as Shakespearean verse. Proshot video with clear picture and sound
The Eccentricities of a Nightingale (Official Release)
1976 ~ TV Broadcast
Pro-Shot Blythe Danner and Frank Langella
Eclipsed
2/27/16 ~ Broadway ***
Lupita Nyong'o, Saycon Sengbloh, Pascale Armand, Akosua Busia, Zainab Jah. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This is a stunning new drama with astonishing performances. Terrific cast and story that really pulls you in, great ensemble piece!
El Grande de Coca Cola
Date Unknown ~ filmed for HBO-TV
Pro-Shot Dick Shawn, Diz White, Alan Shearman, Jonathan Gardner, Brandis Kemp, Ron House First performed Off Broadway in 1973 and resurrected in 1985, and again in 2000. Pro-shot
Electra
1998 ~ Broadway
Zoe Wanamaker, Claire Bloom, Pat Carroll, Michael Cumpsty, Stephen Spinella Filmed from the front mezzanine with no obstructions. No amplification so sometimes the volume is low. No spotlight wash, but at times the video is dark. Well filmed. Includes TV review.
The Elephant Man
1982 ~ HBO
Pro-Shot Television adaptation (Philip Anglim, Kevin Conway, Penny Fuller Pro shot, very good sound and video
The Elephant Man
11/2014 ~ Broadway
Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, Alessandro Nivola, Anthony Heald, Scott Lowell, Kathryn Meisle, Henry Stram. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of this hot ticket play. Bradley does a sensational job in the role. Wonderful production with brilliant actors! 2 DISCS
THE ELEPHANT MAN
January 3, 2015 ~ Broadway
Bradley Cooper (John Merrick), Patricia Clarkson (Mrs. Kendal), Alessandro Nivola (Frederick Treves), Anthony Heald (Ross/Bishop How), Scott Lowell (Snork/Lord John), Kathryn Meisle (Miss Sandwich/Princess Alexandra). Beautifully filmed, and crystal clear with no issues. 2 DISCS
Embedded
3/5/04 ~ New York
Ben Cain, Brian T. Finney, V.J. Foster, Kaili Hollister, Riki Lindhome, Jay R. Martinez, Kate Mulligan, Steven M. Porter, Brian Powell,Tori Torres, Lolly Ward,Andrew Wheeler Written, produced and directed by Tim Robbins; excellent video with good picture and sound
End Of The World
4/28/85 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Barnard Hughes, Philip Stone, Linda Hunt, Audrey Wood, John Shea, Michael Trent, Frank Hankey Play written by Arthur Kopit and directed by Hal Prince. Broadway flop with just 33 official performances. Filmed using one camera on a tripod from the back of the house. Mostly A full stage shot with few zooms and pans. Some generational loss, but considering it's age, not too bad.
Enchanted April
06/01/03 ~ Broadway
Michael Cumpsty, Jayne Atkinson, Elizabeth Ashley, Michael Hayden, Molly Ringwald
End of the Rainbow
1/29/12 ~ Minneapolis, MN ***
PreBroadway: Tracie Bennett, Michael Cumpsty, Tom Pelphrey, Jay Russell. Beautiful capture of the PreBroadway 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!
Endgame
1989 ~ BBC-TV
Pro-Shot Stephen Rea (Clov), Norman Beaton (Hamm), Charlie Drake (Nagg), Kate Binchy (Nell). Written by Samuel Beckett. “Endgame, by Samuel Beckett, is a one-act play with four characters, written in a style associated with the Theatre of the Absurd. It was originally written in French (entitled Fin de partie); as was his custom, Beckett himself translated it into English. The play was first performed in a French-language production at the Royal Court Theatre in London, opening on April 3, 1957. It is commonly considered, along with such works as Waiting for Godot, to be among Beckett's most important works. The protagonist of the play is Hamm, an aged master who is blind and not able to stand up, and his servant Clov, who cannot sit down. They exist in a location by the sea, although the dialogue suggests that there is nothing left outside—no sea, no sun, no clouds. The two characters, mutually dependent, have been fighting for years and continue to do so as the play progresses. Clov always wants to leave but never seems to be able. Also present are Hamm's legless parents Nagg and Nell, who live in rubbish bins downstage and initially request food or argue inanely”.
Enron
May 6th, 2010 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Marin Mazzie, Jordan Ballard, Brandon Dirden, Rightor Doyle, Anthony Holds, Gregory Itzin, Ty Jones, Ian Kahn, Stephen Kunken, January LaVoy, Tom NElis, Madisyn Shipman, Jeff Skowron, Mary Stewart Sullivan, Lusia Strus, Noah Weisberg Includes bonus reviews & Interviews.
Epic Proportions
1999 ~ Broadway
Kristen Chenoweth, Jeremy Davidson, Alan Tudyk, Ross Lehman. This is shot from the Upper mezzanine of the Helen Hayes, and even though it's an intimate house, there are still white outs, but not as bad as you might think. Includes a couple of news reviews.
Equus
12/16/08 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Richard Griffiths, Kate Mulgrew, Anna Camp, T. Ryder Smith. Filmed from the orchestra section and at a bit of an odd angle, and heads in the shot throughout, but the filmer tries his best to capture the action onstage. Video includes Theater Talk interviews. 2 Discs
The Fabric Of A Man
2004 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Pro-Shot Darrin Dewitt Henson, Clifton Powell,Tammy Townsend, Buddy Lewis, Orlando Wright Pro-shot for video at the Scottish Rite Theatre in LA. Letterboxed.
The Facts Of Life: The Lost Episode
7/18/08 ~ Dallas, TX
Pro-Shot Paul J. Williams, Chad Peterson, Cameron Leighton Kirkpatrick, Chris Robinson, Kevin Moore Presented by the Uptown Players. Filmed using 2 camcorders. A
FDR
1982 ~ New York
Pro-Shot One man show starring Robert Vaughn
Faith Healer
5/13/06 ~ Broadway
Ralph Fiennes, Cherry Jones, Ian McDiarmid Great close ups and great sound. Includes VH1 reviews and reports; excellent video
Fallen Angels
2/2/13 ~ Pasadena, CA
Elijah Alexander, Pamela J. Gray, Mary-Pat Green, Loren Lester, Katie MacNichol, Mike Ryan Excellent capture of this hilarious Noel Coward play; a couple blackouts in the first act that last less than a minute each, and the first minute or two of the second act is missing, but the show is otherwise intact; filmed in 16:9, mostly wides and mediums, with a few occasional close-ups; sound is quiet in places, video includes curtain call. 2 DISCS
Fashions for Men
10/8/15 ~ PBS Television New York
Joe Delafield, Annie Purcells, John Tufts, Mark Bedard, Jeremy Lawrence, Rachel Napoleon, Kurt Rhoads Filmed in February 2015 for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) second season of Theater Close-Up, this award nominated 1917 play revival by Ferenc Molnar was produced by The Mint Theater Company
Far From the Maddening Crowd
November 15, 2008 ~ Guildford, UK
Pro-Shot Stephen Billington, Jennifer Bryden, Phil Cheadle, Adam Croasdell, Gwynfor Jones, Jack Sandle, Ruth Westly. “Thomas Hardy's much-loved classic is brought dramatically to life in this thrilling new production which fuses vivid story-telling, live folk-song and humor in a dynamic ensemble staging. Having inherited her father's farm, a spirited and feisty young woman - Bathsheba Everdene, finds herself playing mistress in a man's world. She is pursued by three would-be lovers: the constant shepherd, Gabriel Oak; the obsessive landowner, William Boldwood and the reckless Sergeant Troy. But are any of them a match for the willful Bathsheba? Based upon one of Hardy's most popular and enduring novels, Far from the Madding Crowd takes us on a theatrical journey through Hardy country, following a passionate young girl propelled into womanhood by her experiences of love and loss”. Presented by the English Touring Theatre, and recorded live at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, in Guildford, UK. Pro-shot for video.
The Farnsworth Invention
2/20/08 ~ Broadway
Hank Azaria, Jimmi Simpson, Nadia Bowers, Kyle Fabel, Maurice Godin, Aaron Krohn. Nicely filmed and crystal clear with no obstructions.
Fat Pig
12/14/2004 ~ Off Broadway
Andrew McCarthy (Carter), Ashlie Atkinson (Helen), Jeremey Piven (Tom), Keri Russell (Jeannie)
FEAST
2016 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot A critically acclaimed production from a local theater company, the Albany Park Theater Project: Feast, a theatrical love letter to Chicago's diverse food culture and joyful cooking traditions. Featuring heartwarming stories gathered from Chicago's kitchens, street corners, butchers, bodegas, farmers, and fishermen.
Fellowship!
December 2005 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Pro-Shot Brian Bradley, Lisa Fredrickson, Kelly Holden, Edi Patterson, Steve Purnick, Cory Rouse, Peter Allen Vogt A musical parody of The Lord Of The Rings. This was compiled by the producers of the show to generate interest and raise money to bring the show to an Off-Broadway venue in New York. Pristine condition. The DVD has been nicely constructed with opening menus and chapter stops at all the songs.
Festen
4/1/06 ~ Broadway
Machael Hayden, Jeremy Sisto, Larry Bryggman, Julianna Margulies, Ali MacGraw, Stephen Kunken, John Carter, Keth Davis, Carrie Preston, Diane Davis, C.J.Wilson, Ryan Simpkins, Meredith Lipson, David Patrick Kelly, Christopher Evan-Welch Very good video with close-ups and great sound
Fiction
8/14/04 ~ New York
Julie White, Tom Irwin, Emily Bergl A production of the Roundabout Theatre Company. Blackouts for the first 5 minutes or so; well filmed, nice video
Fifth Of July
1982 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Swoosie Kurtz, Richard Thomas, Jeff Daniels, Jonathan Hogan, Joyce Reehling, Cynthia Nixon Originally presented on PBS's American Playhouse, the videotaped performance retains director Marshall W. Mason's original 1978 staging for New York's legendary Circle Repertory Company. Some generational loss.
Fifth of July
March 28th, 2003
Cast: Michael Cerveris, Parker Posey, Jessalyn Gilsig.
First Monday In October
1978 ~ Broadway
Henry Fonda, Jane Alexander, Larry Gates, Maurice Copeland, Ron Faber, Patrick McCullough Filmed from a tripod. Looks like maybe this is unedited press reel footage. Full show. Color faded to the point where it looks like it was filmed in black and white. Some generational loss. Considering its age, nothing really too bad.
Five After Eight
12/16/79 ~ Off Broadway
Sally Funk, James Handakas, Dina Olstad,Arthur Sorenson, Barbera Walker Very entertaining little show, filled with sketches and great music about the state of tourists in New York. This is a video of the final performance.
Five Flights
01/24/2004 ~ Off Broadway
Alice Ripley, Joanna P. Adler, Kevin Karrick, Jason Butler Harne, Matthew Montelongo, Lisa Steindler
Five Women Wearing The Same Dress
February 2007 ~ Houston,TX
Pro-Shot Jessica Knapp, Julie Weiman, Kelly Walker, Leigh Ann Mitsakis, Traci Hines, Joaquin Vargas. A production of The Country Playhouse. Performed "in-the-round" and filmed using one camera on a tripod. Some generational loss.
Flesh and Blood
8/9/03 ~ New York
Cherry Jones, Martha Plimpton, Sean Dugan, Pete Frechette, Jessica Hecht, Chris McGarry, Jeff Weiss Recorded from 3rd row, great sound and closeups. Sound only for the last 15 minutes of Act 1. Filmed at a weird angle so sometimes hard to see what is going on 2 DISCS
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
2/23/82 ~ American Playhouse - PBS TV
Pro-Shot Ntozake Shange, Laurie Carlos, Trazana Beverly, Sarita Allen, Alfre Woodard, Lynn Whitfield Shot on tape in exteriors and in studios for American Playhouse; directed by the play's original director, Oz Scott; production has been opened up location-wise but the text remains much as it was on stage. Pro shot, filmed for PBS-TV
The Foreigner
12/4/04 ~ New York
Matthew Broderick, Frances Sternhagen, Kevin Cahoon, Mary Catherine Garrison, Neal Huff, Byron Jennings, Lee Tergesen. Great capture and only one or two cover ups that last less than a minute.
Frame 312
12/20/03 ~ New York
Mary Beth Peil, Larry Bryggman, Maggie Kiley, Ana Reeder, Mandy Siegfield, Greg Stuhr Great video with lots of close ups and good sound throughout.
Fran's Bed
9/23/05 ~ New York
Mia Farrow, Harris Yulin, Heather Burns, Marcia DeBonis, Brenda Pressley, Julia Stiles, Jonathan Walker Written and directed by James Lapine. Good video with excellent picture and clear sound; video includes NY1 review
Freak
1998 ~ HBO Special
Pro-Shot John Leguzimo’s one man HBO special, directed by Spike Lee
French and Saunders Live
1991 ~ Shaftesbury Theatre
Pro-Shot Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
The Front Page
10/2016 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, John Slattery, John Goodman, Jefferson Mays, Holland Taylor, Sherie Rene Scott, Robert Morse. Great HD capture of this All-Star Cast. The play is a great ensemble comedy about tabloid newspaper reporters on the police beat. Each actor really gets a chance to shine in the show! 2 DISCS
Frost/Nixon
4/7/07 ~ Broadway
Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Remy Auberjonois, Shira Gregory, Corey Johnson, Stephen Kunken, Stephen Rowe, Triney Sandoval, Armand Schultz, Sonya Walger. Only two cover ups that last less then 30 seconds each. A great capture with great sound and very nice closeups throughout. Includes NY1 review and stories.
Frozen
2/28/04 ~ New York
Swoozie Kurtz, Brain O' Byrne, Laila Robins Excellent video; 1st generation from the master
Fully Committed
5/14/16 ~ Broadway ***
Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars in this one man comedy where he works a red-hot reservation line at one of New York’s trendiest restaurants. Excellent HD capture with no obstructions and so much fun!
The Gabriels 1: Hungry
3/2017 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Meg Gibson (Karin Gabriel), Lynn Hawley (Hannah Gabriel), Roberta Maxwell (Patricia Gabriel), Maryann Plunkett (Mary Gabriel), Jay O. Sanders (George Gabriel) and Amy Warren (Joyce Gabriel). Part One of Richard Nelson’s three-play cycle livestreamed on BroadwayHD from The Public Theatre in New York.
The Gabriels 2: What Did you Expect?
3/2017 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Meg Gibson (Karin Gabriel), Lynn Hawley (Hannah Gabriel), Roberta Maxwell (Patricia Gabriel), Maryann Plunkett (Mary Gabriel), Jay O. Sanders (George Gabriel) and Amy Warren (Joyce Gabriel). Part Two of Richard Nelson’s three-play cycle livestreamed on BroadwayHD from The Public Theatre in New York.
The Gabriels 3: Women of a Certain Age
3/2017 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Meg Gibson (Karin Gabriel), Lynn Hawley (Hannah Gabriel), Roberta Maxwell (Patricia Gabriel), Maryann Plunkett (Mary Gabriel), Jay O. Sanders (George Gabriel) and Amy Warren (Joyce Gabriel). Part Three of Richard Nelson’s three-play cycle livestreamed on BroadwayHD from The Public Theatre in New York.
Gemini
1981 ~ Showtime TV
Pro-Shot Scott Baio, Danny Aiello, Anne DeSalvo, Sheree North, Eve Bennett-Gordon, John Cassisi Televised version of the Broadway play by Albert Innaurato which played from 1977 to 1981. This version is basically a filming of the play in a studio; occasional video "glitches" turn the screen to blue for a few seconds about 3 times, otherwise very good quality.
Gem of the Ocean
2/6/05 ~ Broadway
Phylcia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, LisaGay Hamilton, Anthony Chisholm, John Earl Jelks, Eugene Lee, Raynor Scheine. Final performance of this show; great picture and sound.
Gene Kelly: The Legacy
March 1, 2014 ~ Pasadena, CA, Tour
Patricia Ward Kelly. Presented at The Pasadena Playhouse. “Biographer and film historian Patricia Ward Kelly takes audiences behind the scenes and shares an intimate story of her late husband Gene Kelly, the man who helped create some of the most memorable scenes in film history. This unique, Live performance—praised as “a real treat” by Variety—combines rare and familiar film clips, never released audio recordings, memorabilia, and personal insights culled from hours of interviews with her husband. Mrs. Kelly, whose presentation has been described as “mesmerizing,” reveals a very personal side of this American legend and his perspective on the innovative work for which he wished to be remembered”. Currently on tour in the U.S., the show will continue to tour through Europe and Canada. The show premiered to critical acclaim during sold-out shows at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, and New York City’s Lincoln Center. Nicely filmed. One blackout towards the beginning of the show which lasts about a minute.
Getting Away With Murder
03/96 ~ Broadway
Christine Ebersole, Terrance Mann, John Rubenstein, Kandis Chappell, Al Espinoza, Frankie R. Faison) A "comedy-thriller" which flopped on Broadway with just 17 official performances. Fuzzy-ish video, but still watchable, with very good sound. This is the only known video of the show.
Ghosts
2014 ~ London
Pro-Shot Charlene McKenna, Brian McCardie, Adam Kotz, Lesley Manville, Jack Lowden Richard Eyre's spell-binding adaptation has won three Olivier Awards, with Lesley Manville crowned Best Actress and Jack Lowden named Best Supporting Actor.
The Gin Game
1977 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy Filmed from a single camera on a tripod. Probably filmed to be used as Press Reel footage for promotional purposes. Full show. Considering its age-amazing quality. Some slight generational loss.
The Glass Menagerie
12/08/1966 ~ TV
Pro-Shot
The Glass Menagerie
1973 ~ Broadway Archive
Pro-Shot Katharine Hepburn, Sam Waterston, Joanna Miles, Michael Moriarty Emmy winning production pro-shot and filmed for television.
The Glass Menagerie
3/18/05 ~ Barrymore Theatre
Jessica Lange, Christian Slater, Sarah Paulson, Josh Lucas. Good quality and very nice capture! A
The Glass Menagerie
9/19/10 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Judith Ivey, Patch Darragh, Keira Keeley, Ben McKenzie. No major blackouts, just one quick drop out in each act. Some obstruction on the sides and bottom, but it doesn't block the action. 2 DISCS
Glengary Glen Ross
4/30/05 ~ Broadway
Alan Alsa, Liv Schreiber, Tom Wopat, Gordon Clapp, Jeffrey Tambor. Crystal clear audio and video with great closeups. Includes interviews and review from NY1. A
Going Hollywood
1983 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Harry Groener, Christine Ebersole, Norman Snow, Mary Louise Wilson, George S. Irving, John Glover, Virginia Seidel Presented at Westside Arts theater. One of at least two readings from that year with more readings scheduled for this coming year; some generational loss. Filmed using one camera on a tripod.
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
2002 ~ Broadway
Starring Mercedes Reuhl and Bill Pullman. Nice quality video with great picture and sound of a good play.
God of Carnage
5/28/09 ~ Broadway
Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden. Nice clear video with good sound and closeups and a great show.
God of Carnage
February 8, 2014 ~ La Mirada, CA
Hugo Armstrong (Michael), Jamison Jones (Alan), Amy Sloan (Annette), Maura Vincent (Veronica). Presented by La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts. “A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the evening progresses, and the rum flows, the gloves come off and the night becomes a side-splitting free-for-all”. Beautifully filmed. Heads appear in the very bottom of the frame occasionally, but never get in the way.
God Said, Ha! (Official Release)
1999 ~ Broadcast
Pro-Shot Saturday Night Live alumna Julia Sweeney scores in a funny and moving one-woman show about a tumultuous year in her life. Her adored brother is diagnosed with cancer and takes up residence in her bedroom, and her parents move down from Washington and into the guestroom -- forcing Sweeney to relive her childhood in a bizarre nuclear-family flashback. Comedy and tragedy comes (like her brother's chemo drip) in measured doses. Official DVD proshot, excellent sound and video.
Golda's Balcony
2007 ~ Pro-Video
Pro-Shot Valerie Harper Written by William Gibson. In a one-woman show with archival films in the background, an almost unrecognizable Valerie Harper recreatesnthe role she took on tour. This is a taped version of the play, with no changes made to the script, but instead of performing on a stage, it is filmed in front of a green screen with video images. This video was released commercially and almost immediately it was pulled from distribution, and is now out of print.
Good People
February 8, 2011 ~ Broadway
Frances McDormand (Margaret), Tate Donovan (Mike), Estelle Parsons (Dottie), Reneé Elise Goldsberry (Kate), Becky Ann Baker (Jean), Patrick Carroll (Stevie)
Grace
September 20th, 2012 ~ Broadway
Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon, Kate Arrington, Ed Asner
The Grapes of Wrath
1991 ~ Broadway
Gary Sinese, Robert Breuler, Ron Crawford, Mark Deakins, Francis Guinan, Terry Kinney, Sally Murphy, James Noah, Jeff Perry, Christopher M. Russo, Lois Smith, Rick Snyder, Alan Wilder Pro-shot for PBS; good video
Great Expectations (Official Release)
03/07/2013 ~ London
Pro-Shot Paul Nivison (Adult Pip), Grace Rowe (Estella), Paula Wilcox (Miss Havisham), Taylor Jay-Davies (Young Pip), Josh Elwell (Joe Gargery/Servant), Isabelle Joss (Mrs. Joe/Sara Pocket/Molly), James Vaughan (Wopsle/Wemmick), Chris Ellison (Magwitch), Katy Allen (Camilla Pocket), Gareth Glen (Cousin Raymond/Bentley Drummle), Suzanne Robertson (Biddy), Jack Ellis (Jaggers), Ryhs Warrington (Herbert Pocket)
The Green Bird
06/03/2000 ~ Broadway
Cast: Ken Barnett (Servant/Marching Band/Puppeteer), Reg E. Cathey (Brighella), Ned Eisenberg (Truffeldino), Didi Conn (Smeraldina), Bruce Turk (The Green Bird) One day before Closing!
Greetings From Yorkville
October 2007 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Anya Turner, Robert Grusecki Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Good video
Groucho: Gabe Kaplan is Groucho
1982 ~ HBO Films
Pro-Shot Gabe Kaplan, Michael Tucci Professionally filmed for HBO, nice video
Hand to God
4/2015 ~ Broadway ***NFT***
Steven Boyer, Geneva Carr, Marc Kudisch, Michael Oberholtzer, Sarah Stiles. Beautiful HD capture of this hilarious new play. With glowing reviews this will for sure be a Tony contender. The cast is hysterically perfect with lightning fast paced comedy and larger than life characters! 2 DISCS
The Happiest Millionaire
May 19, 2011 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Pro-Shot Paul Michael Nieman, Andrea Stradling, Darryl Maximilian Robinson, Robert Altpeter, Eric Mello, Brian Alexander Written by Kyle Crighton. Presented by The Glendale Center Theatre. Presented "in-the-round". Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Good clear picture and sound
The Hard Problem
16/04/15 ~ London
Pro-Shot Olivia Vinall, Damien Molony, Anthony Calf, Kristin Atherton, Rosie Hilal, Parth Thakerar, Vera Chok, Jonathan Coy Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and optional English subtitles throughout the performance.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
April 2017 ~ West End
Jamie Parker (Harry Potter), Paul Thornley (Ron Weasley), Norma Dumezweni(Hermione Granger), Poppy Miller (Ginny Potter), Alex Price (Draco Malfoy), Sam Clemmett (Albus Severus Potter), Anthony Boyle (Scorpius Malfoy), Jack North(Cedric/Jameses), Adam McNamara (Hagrid/Sorting Hat). Both parts are here in full. The filmer was at the back of the balcony and it can seem distant.
Harvey
20/5/2012~Broadway
Jim Parsons , Jessica Hecht, Charles Kimbrough, Larry Bryggman, Carol Kane, Peter Benson, Tracee Chimo, Holley Fain, Angela Paton, Rich Sommer, Morgan Spector. Disc includes interviews and behind the scenes footage.
Heartbreak House
1985 ~ Showtime-TV
Pro-Shot Rex Harrison, Amy Irving, Rosemary Harris, Dana Ivey, Tom Aldridge, George Martin Adapted from the play by George Bernard Shaw and filmed for television; good clear video
The Heidi Chronicles
1995 - TV Cast
Pro-Shot This is the TV adaptation of Wendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer-Prize winning play about one woman's quest for fulfillment. Jamie Lee Curtis stars.
The Heiress
13/10/2012 ~ Broadway
Jessica Chastain (Catherine Sloper), David Strathairn (Dr Austin Sloper), Dan Stevens (Morris Townsend), Virginia Kull (Maria), Judith Ivey (Lavinia Penniman), Caitlin O'Connell (Elizabeth Almond), Kieran Campion (Arthur Townsend), Molly Camp (Marian Almond), Dee Nelson (Mrs Montgomery), Ben LIvingston (Coachman). Dan Stevens (from Downton Abbey) gave a great performance in his Broadway debut. Don't quite know what to say about Jessica Chastain(from The Help). Interesting and surprisingly funny play with complex characters. Still in previews. Complete show. One scene, which takes place in the night-, is rather dark. Mostly steady shots with some shakiness between scenes.
Hellman v. McCarthy
2014 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot Marcia Rodd (Mary McCarthy), Roberta Maxwell (Lillian Hellman), Dick Cavett (himself) Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMEN SCORNED
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley, Patrice Lovely, Muhammed Ayers, Monica Blaire, Zebulon Ellis, Candice Pye, Ray Lavendar. Pro-shot recording of Tyler Perry's stage play
Henry IV
11/29/03 ~ Broadway
Kevin Kline, Richard Easton, Ethan Hawke, Dana Ivey, Audra McDonald, Michael Hayden, Stephen DeRosa, Byron Jennings Video is dark because the show is but the filmer did a good job with what was available; nice picture and sound. 1st generation from the master.
The History Boys
5/6/06 ~ Broadway
Samuel Anderson, Richard Griffiths, Samuel Barnett, Dominic Cooper, Clive Merrison, James Corden, Frances De La Tour, Sacha Dhawan, Andrew Knott, Clive Merrison, Stephen Capbell Moore, Jamie Parker, Russell Tovey. Great close ups and sound throughout. Includes interview with Richard Griffiths and Theatre Talk interview with Alan Bennett, from master.
The Homecoming
2/20/08 ~ Broadway
Ian McShane, Raul Esparza, Eve Best, Michael McKean, James Frain, Gareth Saxe. Great play and a strong cast. A very nice capture, with good shots, from the master.
Homme Fatale: The Fast Life And Slow Death Of Joey Stefano
1998 ~ Sydney, Australia
Pro-Shot Shane C. Rodrigo. A Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras presentation of a play in one act by Barry Lowe. "Joey Stefano was a gay porn star in the 1980s. This play is the tale of his rise and ultimate demise. With a cast consisting solely of Shane C. Rodrigo, this Brechtesque show is not for the faint-hearted, with drug use and nudity prominent throughout. Rodrigo's performance is good considering the play is a 90-minute-long solo effort. He builds a rapport with the audience (especially with the front row during the striptease). He effectively portrays the porn world's objectification: ``Come back when you've got breasts as big as Dolly Parton's, a penis enlargement and perfect teeth, honey!''. One of the most gripping scenes is when Stefano accepts a penis-shaped award in a tuxedo coat with no pants and talks into the microphone about how lonely he is. This scene ends with a little boy's voice begging his father not ``to make me do it'', a reference to sexual abuse." Filmed using multiple cameras. Contains nudity
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The House of Blue Leaves
1987 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Starring: John Mahoney, Swoosie Kurtz, Christine Baranski, Ben Stiller, Julie Hagerty. Pro Shot Live PBS telecast, A Lincoln Center Theater Production. A
The House Of Blue Leaves
May 2009 ~ Theatre Arlington, TX
Pro-Shot Lana K. Hoover, Ted Wold, Lisha Brock, Skyy Moore, Eugene Chandler, Elizabeth Conly, Beverly Murray, Becca Nordeen, Hilary Evitt, Tyler Kirk A tripod shot including a fund-raising speech after the show.
The House of Blue Leaves
6/22/11 ~ Broadway
Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Christopher Abbott, Susan Bennett, Jimmy Davis, Hailey Feiffer, Mary Beth Hurt, Alison Pill, Thoams Sadoski, Tally Sessions. First few minutes, which is just Ben Stiller sitting at a piano, are audio only. Disc also includes interviews and opening night footage.
Hughie
1984 ~ Showtime TV
Pro-Shot Jason Robards, Jack Dodson Recorded in June 1981 at Hyde Park Festival Theater, NY. The premiere production of Eugene O'Neill's play, directed by Jose Quintero. Very good quality with very slight buzz in sound. DVD includes The South Bank Show featuring Noel Coward is also on the disk.
The Humans
4/1/16 ~ Broadway ***
Jayne Houdyshell, Reed Birney, Sarah Steele, Cassie Beck, Arian Moayed, Lauren Klein. Excellent HD capture of the 2016 Tony winner for Best Play, Best Actress and Actor. Everything is nicely captured and such beautiful performances in this family drama. 2 DISCS
The Human Comedy
July 2006 ~ Pittsfield, MA
Debbie Boone, Heath Calvert, Eamon Foley, Cheryl Freeman,Andre Garner, Donald Grody New piece, performed at the Boland Theatre in the Bershires. Mostly a full stage shot. Occasional heads at the bottom of the screen.
The Hunting of the Snark
1987 ~ London
Pro-Shot John Hurt, Mike Batt, Billy Connolly, Roger Daltrey, Justin Hayward, Julian Lennon, Midge Ure Proshot Concert performed at Royal Albert Hall by the London Symphony Orchestra; clear picture and sound
Hurlyburly
02/05/05 ~ Off-Broadway
Ethan Hawke, Catherine Kellner, Parker Posey, Wallace Shawn, Josh Hamilton, Bobby Cannavale, Halley Wegryn Gross
I Am A Camera
1955 ~ TV Broadcast
Pro-Shot RARE copy of the feature film adaptation of the Christopher Isherwood stage play w/ the Tony Winning Julie Harris playing ‘Sally Bowles.’ The basis for the musical CABARET (B&W) DVD transfer from a VHS Factory copy -Video Release: 8/28/91
I Am My Own Wife
11/19/03 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays Great video, great show with lots of close ups. 1st generation from the master
I Can Get It For You Wholesale
March 1991 ~ New York
Evan Pappas, Vicki Lewis, Carolee Carmello, Jim Brachitta, Alix Korey, Patti Karr A production of the American Jewish Theatre. Filmed house right with no heads in the way; good clear sound and picture with excellent performances and new ending
I Hate Hamlet
2005 ~ Rialto Players
Pro-Shot John Barrymore: Jeffrey D. Deards, Andrew Rally: Doug Kiphut, Lilian Troy: Candy Kane, Gary Peter Lefkowitz: Marlon Gilbert
I LOVE LUCY: Live on Stage
October 17, 2012 Chicago, IL
Sirena Irwin, Bill Mendieta, Curtis Pettyjohn, Joanna Daniels Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. A play that replicates the audience being at the taping of two episodes of the show. Includes commercials between scenes as if you were at a live taping. Nice clear video with good sound
I Have A Song To Sing O
1987 ~ Australia
Pro-Shot Anthony Warlow One man show. A theatrical biography of George Grossmith, the creator of most of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic baritone roles and the author of the classic Diary Of A Nobody. Very well filmed from the balcony, with some minimal generational loss.
The Iceman Cometh
4/26/12 ~ Chicago
Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy, Stephen Ouimette, Marc Grapey, Salvatore Inzerillo, Larry Neumann, Jr., John Judd. Great capture from the 2012 Goodman Theatre production, in which the full cast would transfer to BAM in 2015 to reprise their roles. Production ran four hours long, not including intermission! 2 DISCS
If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet
9/13/12 ~ New York
Jake Gyllenhaal, Annie Funke, Michelle Gomez, Brian F. O'Bryne Good video with clear picture and sound; the last 10 minutes of this video are from 9/19/12 A
I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers
May 10, 2013 ~ Broadway
Bette Midler This is also perfectly filmed, unobstructed, focused and very steady with very few adjustments.
The Importance of Being Earnest
2/5/11 ~ Broadway
Brian Bedford, Dana Ivey, Paxton Whitehead, Amanda Leigh Cobb, Santino Fontana, David Furr, Tim MacDonald, Paul O'Brien, Charlotte Parry, Sara Topham. Railing at the bottom of the screen present in wide/medium shots. Disc includes 20 minutes of Opening Night footage and Interviews.
The Importance of Being Earnest
10/8/15 ~ London
Pro-Shot David Suchet, Emily Barber, Michael Benz, Philip Cumbus, Imogen Doel, Michele Dotrice. The live broadcast by satellite in high definition and 5.1 Surround Sound from the Vaudeville Theatre in London, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews from Director Adrian Noble and star David Suchet.
Imagine This
2008 ~ London
Pro-Shot Peter Polycarpou, Leila Benn Harris, Sevan Stephan, Sarah Ingram, Bernard Lloyd, Cameron Leigh, Michael Matus Pro-shot video of the original London cast; great clear picture and sound; very nice video
In A Dark Dark House
5/20/2007 ~ Broadway
Ron Livingston, Louisa Krause and Frederick Weller Mostly wide shots for the first 1/2 hour but taper was close so it doesnt lose anything; lots of close ups after that with great sound throughout; includes review on NY1 A
In the Belly of the Beast Revisited
3/10/04 ~ New York
David Mogentale, Heidi James, James E. Smith, Gordon Holmes A new version of Adrian Hall's dramatization of the story of Jack Henry Abbott, who became famous for his correspondence with Norman Mailer while he was in jail for having murdered an aspiring actor and waiter in Greenwich Village; dark but otherwise clear picture and sound
In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)
October 3, 2010 ~ South Coast Reperatory
Kathleen Early, Andrew Borba, Libby West, Rebecca Mozo, Tom Shelton, Tracey A Leigh, Ron Menzel. 2 DISCS
Indecent
5/2017 ~ Broadway ***
Katrina Lenk, Mimi Lieber, Max Gordon Moore, Tom Nelis, Steven Rattazzi, Richard Topol, Adina Verson. Excellent HD capture of the Broadway transfer which charts the history of an incendiary drama and the path of the artists who perform it. 2 DISCS
Indecent
6/30/17 ~ Broadway
Katrina Lenk, Mimi Lieber, Max Gordon Moore, Tom Nelis, Steven Rattazzi, Richard Topol, Adina Verson Clear HD picture and sound; excellent video of this Tony Award winning play
Indecent
2017 ~ BroadwayHD
Pro-Shot Katrina Lenk, Mimi Lieber, Max Gordon Moore, Tom Nelis, Steven Rattazzi, Richard Topol, Adina Verson Filmed for PBS Great Performances and BroadwayHD; excellent video
The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
June 5, 2009 ~ Ronacher Wien
Pro-Shot John Malkovich (Jack Unterweger), Aleksandra Zamojska (Singer), Laura Aikin (Singer) It's based on the real-life story of Austrian serial killer Jack Unerweger, who was released from prison in 1990 after writing a celebrated memoir and claiming he was rehabilitated. He went on to kill about a dozen prostitutes in America and Europe before hanging himself when he was sent back behind bars.
The Intellegent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures
June 1, 2014 ~ Berkeley, CA
Mark Margolis, Liz Wisan, Lou Liberatore, Joseph J Parks, Randy Danson, Jordan Geiger, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, Anthony Fusco, Deirdre Lovejoy, Tina Chilip, Robynn Rodriguez Well filmed in 16:9 with no washout or obstruction and a steady mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; first minute or so of act two is blacked out; includes curtain call 3 DISCS
Intimate Apparel
6/5/04 ~ New York
Viola Davis, Arija Barelkis, Lynda Gravatt, Russell Hornsby, Corey Stoll, Lauren Velez. Great quality video with excellent picture and sound quality.
Intimate Apparel
November 25, 2012 ~ Pasadena, CA
Vanessa Williams (NOT Vanessa Williams from Desperate Housewives etc., Esther), Dawnn Lewis (Mrs. Dickson), Angel Reda (Mrs. Van Buren), David St. Louis (George), Adam J. Smith (Mr. Marks), Kristy Johnson (Mayme). Written by Lynn Nottage. Presented at the Pasadena Playhouse. “The time is 1905 in New York City and Esther, a middle-aged, black seamstress, has learned to make ends meet by teaching herself to sew beautiful and delicate lingerie for her uptown and downtown clientele. After nearly two decades of loneliness and watching the younger and prettier girls come and go in the boarding house she rents from, Esther finds solace and possible romance in letters from George, a handsome, young Caribbean man working on the Panama Canal. Re-energized by his affectionate words, but hindered by illiteracy, Esther confides in two of her patrons, Mrs. Van Buren, a rich white socialite, and Mayme, a prostitute, to pen her letters back to George. Meanwhile, Esther’s heart also seems to lie with Mr. Marks, the Hasidic shopkeeper who relishes in sharing his exquisite finds of satins and silks and has also grown increasingly fond of Esther. But the impossibility of their match is obvious to them both, so Esther settles for a marriage to George. He subsequently manages to frivolously spend all of her life savings on whores and liquor – dashing all of Esther’s hopes of opening a beauty salon. Once again penniless and alone, Esther reluctantly returns to her sewing machine to refashion her dreams from the cloth of her life’s experiences”. Intimate Apparel won the 2004 New York Drama Critics Circle Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play. Beautifully filmed. No obstructions and crystal clear.
Into The Light
10/26/86 ~ Broadway
Dean Jones, Thomas Batten, Susan Bigelow, Alan Brasington, Lenny Wolpe. RARE! “James Prescott, a sceptical physicist from Los Alamos, belongs to an American scientific expedition attempting to determine the truth or otherwise of the Turin Shroud, the linen relic revered by true believers as Jesus' burial cloth. James's obsession with his scientific mission leads him to neglect his wife, Kate, and young son, Matthew, for the lab. The son, to compensate for his father's absence, places his faith in a jolly fantasy friend whom no one else can see”. Broadway flop with just 6 official performances. From Frank Rich’s New York Times review: “No star can carry a show that asks whether God is dead in a manner that's likely to bore Him to death if He's not.” Well filmed, with mostly wide shots. Surprisingly good for a tape of it’s age, but some generational loss. Filmed at the show’s final performance.
Invention of Love
06/26/01 ~ Broadway
Richard Easton, Robert Sean Leonard, James Harbour, Mirelle Enos, Daniel Davis
Iron
12/17/03 ~ New York
John Cureiss, Jennifer Dundass, Lisa Emery, Susan Pourfar Well filmed and crystal clear with amazing close ups. A little dark at times due to the stage lighting. Presented at New York's Manhattan Theatre Club.
Is He Dead
1/26/08 ~ Lyceum Theatre
Norbert Leo Butz, Jenn Gambatese, John McMartin, Mary Louise Burke, David Pittu, Michael McGrath, Tom Alan Robbins, Bridget Regan, Byron Jennings, Jeremy Bobb, Patricia Conolly. A moment or two of full stage shots due to ushers, but other than that shot in closeups, from master.
It’s Only a Play
12-29-14 ~ Broadway
James Wicker: Nathan Lane Peter Austin: Matthew Broderick Julie Budder: Megan Mullally Virginia Noyes: Stockard Channing Frank Finger: Rupert Grint Ira Drew: F Murray Abraham Gus P Head: Micah Stock A good capture of the play’s original cast. The play is absolutely hysterical — Nathan, Megan, and Micah being particularly fantastic. This capture has no washout and only minor obstruction, but most of the first 26 minutes of Act One are blacked out. After that, the show is very nicely captured with just one head that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen and does not affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is very good overall, but there is more shuffling and static than usual; all of the dialogue is listenable. Includes playbill scans.
It's Only a Play
1/2015 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Martin Short, Stockard Channing, Katie Finneran, F. Murray Abraham, Maulik Pancholy, Micah Stock. Beautiful HD capture of this hilarious play. This features the new cast after the theater switch. Everyone did a wonderful job and was such a great time! 2 DISCS
James Joyce’s the Dead
12/30/1999 ~ Broadway
Brian Davies (Mr. Browne), Blair Brown (Gretta Conroy), Dashiell Eaves (Michael), Paddy Croft (Mrs. Malins), John Kelly (Bartell D’Arcy), Sally Ann Howes (Aunt Julia Morkan) Preview Performance!
Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell
1999 ~ London
Peter O'Toole
Jerusalem
4/28/11 ~ Broadway
Mark Rylance, Max Baker, Mackenzie Rook, Alan David, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Aiden Eyrick, John Gallagher Jr, Gerladine Hughes, Danny Kirrane, Charlotte Mills, Sarah Moyle, Mark Page, Molly Ranson. First couple of minutes are not clear but improves shortly after. Disc also includes an hour of interviews, reviews and B-Roll.
Jewtopia
April 29, 2007 ~ Off-Broadway
Cast: Vanessa Lemonides, Becky London, Lorry Goldman, Josh Heine, Rosanne Ma, Jeremy Rishe, Joel Rooks The longest running comedy in Off-Broadway history. Well filmed and crystal clear, but heads appear along the bottom of the screen in the wider shots. Filmed on closing night. Includes scanned Playbill information.
John Leguizamo's Latin History For Morons
2018 ~ New Jersey
Pro-Shot New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo in a live performance of his Tony-nominated hit, Latin History for Morons, as part of a Netflix special filming at NJPAC.
Journey's End
02/10/2007 ~ Broadway
Hugh Dancy, Boyd Gaines, Jefferson Mays, Stark Sands
Judas
1975 ~ Chicago
Pro-Shot Robert Patrick (Pilate), Carol Nelson (Mary), Ed Rampage (Joseph) Young Judas, training for an executive position with the conquering Romans, drifts from both Rome and his religion to follow the cult of Jesus. Pilate tries to save Jesus to prove to Judas the power of Rome-with disastrous results
Julius Caesar
4/23/05 ~ Broadway, Revival
Denzel Washington, Colm Feore, Jessica Hecht, William Sadler, Tamara Tunie, Eamann Walker, Jack Willis Written by William Shakespeare. Beautifully filmed and crystal clear. Disc also includes scanned Playbill information, 2 reviews, and a 60 Minutes piece.
Jumpers
07/09/2004 ~ Broadway
Simon Russel Beale (George), Essie Davis (Dotty), John Rogan (Crouch), Nicky Henson (Archie), Nicholas Woodeson (Bones), Eliza Lumley (Secretary)
June Moon
1974 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Jack Cassidy, Susan Sarandon, Estelle Parsons, Stephen Sondheim, Tom Fitzsimmons, Kevin McCarthy, Lee Meredith, Austin Pendleton Jack Cassidy is terrific as the veteran composer who helps the kid while his own career is slumping. Playing another struggling songwriter is none other than Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, paying scruffy homage to the composers who inspired him. Pro-shot for TV.
Junk: The Golden Age of Debt
8/20/16 ~ La Jolla, CA
Annika Boras, Benjamin Burdick, Tony Carlin, Josh Cooke, Zora Howard, Jennifer Ikeda, Jason Kravits, Zakiya Iman Markland, Jeff Marlow, Sean McIntyre, David Rasche, Matthew Rauch, Armando Riesco, Linus Roache, Hunter Spangler, Henry Stram, Keith Wallace A new play by the Tony Award winning writer of Disgraced, Ayad Akhtar; good capture overall with a two-minute blackout toward the beginning of the show and a couple other very quick dropouts, but otherwise complete; no spotlight washout. Excellent clear sound 2 DVDs
Juvenilia
12/3/03 ~ New York
Ian Brennan, Aubrey Dollar, Luke MacFarlane, Erica N.Tazel Good video; there is a whisle through the whole show but not that loud but you can hear it. Apparently, there was a lady with an oxygen tank sitting to the left of the filmer! 1st generation from the master
Kaleidscope
4/25/55 ~ Max Liebman Presents NBC Television
Pro-Shot Bea Arthur, Judy Holliday, Rod Alexander, Peggie Castle, George Kluge, Bambi Lynn, Dick Shawn Black & white picture with slight static but great clear sound and good picture for its age. Nice video
Kennedy's Children
1978 ~ CBS Cable TV
Jane Alexander, Shirley Knight, Lindsay Crouse, Charles Harper, Brad Dourif, Ken Burgess. Written by Robert Patrick. "Kennedy’s Children is a play composed entirely of monologues. One rainy night in February 1974, five lonely people come to the same bar to drink by themselves: Wanda, a woman obsessed with J.F.K. and his assassination; Mark, a Vietnam vet with a tenuous grasp on reality; Sparger, a queeny off-off-off-Broadway actor; Rona, an antiwar activist whose dreams have gone sour; and Carla. Carla is disillusioned model who dreamed of becoming the next Marilyn Monroe. She has just taken seventy-four sleeping pills and come to the bar “to wash them down.” This play had a short run of 72 performances on Broadway in 1975.
Keystone
1983 ~ Princeton, NJ
Pro-Shot Wayne Bryan, Ann Leslie Morrison, Thomas Lee Sinclair, Tommy Breslin, Doug Walker, Keith Curran, Kim Morgan, Olga Merediz Professional PBS telecast
King Charles III (Official Release)
2017 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot adapted by Mike Bartlett from his play of the same name. It is directed by Rupert Goold, director of the original play, and stars most of the play's original cast including Tim Pigott-Smith as Charles
King Lear
1974 ~ Broadway
King Lear
4/3/04 ~ Broadway
Christopher Plummer, James Blendick, Domini Blythe, Brent Carver, Benedict Campbell, Geraint Wyn Davies, Ian Deakin, Claire Jullien, Barry McGregor, Lucy Peacock, Stephen Russell. Excellent video with very clear picture and sound.
King Lear
2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot Michael Attenborough brings Shakespeare's greatest tragedy to the intimacy of the Almeida stage. When Lear asks each of his daughters to profess their love for him, he is flattered by the false hyperbole of Regan and Goneril. When his youngest daughter Cordelia confesses to love him simply as a daughter should, his pride is dented and he casts her out of his kingdom. Too late to realise his mistake, and forced from power by his offspring, an increasingly impotent and frail Lear descends into madness. Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce plays the title role in a production that formed part of the World Shakespeare Festival in 2012.
La Bete
10/19/10 ~ Broadway
David Hyde Pierce, Mark Rylance, Joanna Lumley. Very nice capture of this fun show with no obstructions. Disc also includes a review from NY1.
The Lady's Not For Burning
1974 ~ A&E-TV
Pro-Shot Richard Chamberlain, John Carradine, Eileen Atkins, Keene Curtis, Tom Lacy
Written by Christopher Fry, based on his 1950 Broadway play. Some slight generational loss.
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
04/09/2014 ~ Broadway
Audra McDonald, Shelton Becton, Roxie. Beautiful capture of this wonderful show about one of the final shows of Billie Holiday. Audra McDonald does a divine job of taking on the role, beautifully sang and performed. Audra certainly makes her case for a sixth Tony win!
The Laramie Project
May 2006 ~ Port Jefferson, NY
Pro-Shot Steve Ayle,Toni Caracci, Kevin Dwyer, Linda May, Jimmy Gala,Sara Suvak
A production of Theatre Three. Filmed using one camera on a tripod in the back of the house. Pristine clarity. Great production. DVD has been nicely constructed with animated opening menus and scene selection. Also includes still pictures from the production.
The Lark
1958 ~ TV
The Last Confession
6/21/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
David Suchet, Sam Parks, Philip Craig, David Ferry, Richard O'Callaghan, Nigel Bennett, Stuart Milligan, Donald Douglas, John O'May, Bernard Lloyd, Kevin Colson, Peter Harding, Roy Lewis, George Spartels, Sheila Ferris, Marvin Ishmael, David Bannerman, Ezra Bix, Pier Carthew, Mark Hammersley No blackouts, obstructions, or washout; filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Great clear picture and sound; nice video 2 DVDs
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
March 6, 2005 ~ Off-Broadway
Sam Rockwell, Eric Bogosian, Jeffrey De Munn, Craig “Mums” Grant, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Deborah Rush.
Last Session
Date Unknown ~ Los Angeles
Pro-Shot Bob Stillman, Amy Coleman, P.M Howard, Michele Mais, Joel Traywick Professionally shot.
The Last Session
October 2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot Darren Day (Gideon), Simon Craddock, AJ Dean, Roy Emsile, Lucy Vandi. “On the night before the day Gideon, a gay singer-songwriter with AIDS has chosen to commit suicide, he has decided to record his story in song, in one last recording session. He addresses the work to his longtime companion. Music and lyrics by Steve Schalchlin and book by Jim Brochu. The character of Gideon is clearly based on composer Schalchlin, who has made no secret of the fact that he has escaped HIV-related death at least three times and was convinced by his own companion of fourteen years, Brochu, to write his feelings out as songs." This is the London premiere of the award-winning 1997 Off-Broadway cult hit. Filmed using multiple camcorders, it looks like this was either filmed for TV, or this video was used to create clips for Press Reels.
Laugh it Up, Stare it Down
2015 ~ Off Broadway
Pro-Shot Jayce Bartok, Katya Campbell, Maury Ginsberg and Amy Hargreaves
Laughter On The 23rd Floor
1994 ~ US Tour
Pro-Shot Ron Orbach and Gabe Kaplan. Proshot from the house camera. Very good sound and video, with little generational loss.
Laughter On The 23rd Floor
2000 ~ Showtime
Pro-Shot Nathan Lane, Mark Linn-Baker, Victor Garber, Robert Guillaume, Peri Gilpin, Saul Rubinek, Dan Castellaneta, Richard Portnow, Zach Grenier, Mackenzie Astin, Jake Goldsbie) Nathan Lane & Mark Linn-Baker reprise the roles they performed on Broadway in this made for TV adaptation originally broadcast on Showtime. This is dubbed directly from an Emmy nomination VHS, and has “For screening purposes only. Not for resale.” appearing occasionally across the bottom of the screen. Very good video and sound.
Leave It To Jane
4/27/13 ~ New York
Thom Caska, Patrick John Moran, Neil Young, Ted Bouton, Robin Hayes, Carter Lynch, Sarah Ziegler. Book and lyrics by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse, with music by Jerome Kern. Presented by Musicals Tonight! Filmed close to the stage so you’re kind of looking up at the stage. Heads appear on either side of the frame, which occasionally block some of the action onstage. The disc also includes the 1959 Off-Broadway Cast Recording.
Leave It To Me
3/20/01 ~ New York
Barbara McCulloh, Michael Scott, Robin Baxter, Jamie Day A production of Musicals Tonight Inc. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Filmed in the second or third row, so you are looking up at the stage. Heads in the way throughout.
Lemonade (Official Release)
1971 ~ Broadway Theatre Archive
Pro-Shot Eileen Herlie, Martha Scott, A short play about two women who set up competing lemonade stands next to each other.
Leonardo: A Portrait Of Love
1992 ~ Oxford, England
Pro-shot Simon Burke, Hal Fowler, James Barron Premiere production from the Old Fire House. A musical based on the life of Leonardo DaVinci. Pro shot using multiple cameras; slight generation loss
Lend Me A Tenor
3/23/10 ~ Broadway
Anthony LaPaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Bartha, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jay Klaitz, Jan Maxwell, Jennifer Laura Thompson. Nicely captured and occasional heads in the frame. Disc also features Interviews & Behind The Scenes Features.
Lend Me a Tenor
10/23/16 ~ La Miranda, CA
J. Paul Boehmer, John Shartzer, Kelley Dorney, Davis Gaines, Catherine LeFrere, Leslie Stevens, Colette Kilroy, Jeff Skowron Great video with no washout and no blackouts; some small heads at the bottom of the screen, but they do not affect the action; filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent clear sound throughout; nice video
Let Me Down Easy
2012 ~ Arena Stage, D.C.
Pro-Shot Anna Deavere PBS broadcast of the acclaimed one woman show
Letters From Zora: In Her Own Words
May 10th, 2014 ~ Pasadena, CA
Vanessa Bell Calloway Just a couple quick dropouts in the first ten minutes; no obstruction or washout; filmed in 16:9 with clear picture and very good sound; includes curtain call
The Lieutenant Of Inishmore
4/19/06 ~ Broadway
Jeff Binder, Andrew Connolly, Brian D'Arcy James, Dashiell Eaves, Peter Gerety, Domhnall Gleeson, Alison Pill, David Wilmot Great video with excellent closeups and clear picture and sound throughout.
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
4/20/06 ~ Broadway
Peter Gerety, David Wilmot, Domhnall Gleeson,Andrew Connolly, Brian D'Arcy James, Dashiell Eaves, Jeff Binder, Alison Pill. First 5 minutes are a little shaky but it gets much better after that with very nice closeups and great sound. Includes NY1 reviews and interviews.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
1981 ~ The Old Vic, London
Pro-Shot Roger Rees as Nicholas, David Threlfall as Smike, Ben Kingsley as Squeers, Bob Peck as John Browdie and Sir Mulberry Hawk, John Woodvine as Ralph Nickleby, Susan Littler as Kate, Edward Petherbridge as Newman Noggs, Timothy Spall as Young Wackford and Mr. Folair, John McEnery as Mr. Mantalini, William the Waiter and Mr. Snevellicci, Graham Crowden as Mr. Vincent Crummles, and Suzanne Bertish as Fanny Squeers Pro-shot for television at the Royal Theatre, this is the complete 9 hour epic on 3 DISCS (Traded as 3 Shows)
A Life in the Theatre
1993 ~ TNT TV Movie
Pro-Shot Jack Lemmon and Matthew Broderick star in this teleplay by David Mamet originally filmed for TNT cable network. This was an adaptation of an early play by the author that focuses on the backstage relationship between two actors. Pro-Shot for television, good video, with some generational loss, very good sound.
A Life in the Theatre
11/6/10 ~ Broadway
Patrick Stewart and T.R. Knight. Good clear capture, which includes BC/EFA speech and around 20 minutes of behind the scenes footage and interviews.
Lift
11/21/13 ~ Off-Broadway
Kimberly Faye Greenberg (The French Teacher), Erin Elizabeth Eichhorn (The Secretary), Spencer Kurtti (The Busker), Randall Glen Taylor (Bright Young Thing), Samantha Mercado-Tudda (The Lap Dancer), and Morgan DeTogne and Jeffrey Van Damme (The American Tourists). "Lift is about people and connections. The connections we have without knowing about them, the connections we lose sight of and the connections we don’t mean to have," press notes state. "Eight people get in a lift at Covent Garden tube station on an ordinary morning and what follows is an exploration into their thoughts. Through seeing everything they think and revealing their innermost secrets, we realize that in some way they are all connected and if they reached out to one another they might change their lives forever." Direct from the show’s sold-out London run. Filmed using one camera on a tripod.
Lips Together, Teeth Apart
8/28/91 ~ New York
Nathan Lane, Anthony Heald, Roxanne Hart, Deborah Rush Terence McNally's play in its premier production. Shot from right center aisle, near the back of the small house, full stage shot, spotlight wash, low volume.
The Little Dog Laughed
1/18/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Cast List: Johnny Galecki, Neal Huff, Zoe Lister-Jones, Julie White. Nice capture of this show.
The Little Dog Laughed
2/4/07 ~ Broadway matinee
Johnny Galicki, Tom Everett Scott, Julie White, Ari Graynor Good video although it is missing the last 10 minutes or so. Great sound and picture
The Little Dog Laughed
2/11/07 ~ Broadway
Johnny Galecki, Tom Everett Scott, Julie White, Zoe Lister Jones. Nice capture of this play.
The Little Foxes
1981 ~ Broadway
Elizabeth Taylor (Regina Giddens), Tom Aldredge (Horace Giddens), Dennis Christopher (Leo Hubbard), Maureen Stapleton (Birdie Hubbard), Anthony Zerbe (Benjamin Hubbard), Humbert Allen Astredo, (William Marshall), Novella Nelson (Addie), Joe Ponazecki (Oscar Hubbard.) RARE FIND! Recorded from a tripod, with the audio from the soundboard patched directly in. Even though there are some pans and zooms, it’s mostly a full stage shot. Pretty good quality for a video of it’s age, but some generational loss and a little dark. 2 DISCS
The Little Foxes
April 2, 2017 ~ Broadway
Cynthia Nixon (Regina Giddens), Laura Linney (Birdie Hubbard), Darren Goldstein (Oscar Hubbard), Michael McKean (Ben Hubbard), Richard Thomas (Horace Giddens). Presented by Manhattan Theatre Club, this production alternates the roles of Regina and Birdie between Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon. Well filmed from the back of the balcony, the filmer sits stage right. It takes the filmer about a minute to settle at the beginning of the show, and heads appear in the bottom of the frame in the wider shots. A
The Little Foxes
April 4, 2017 ~ Broadway
Laura Linney (Regina Giddens), Cynthia Nixon (Birdie Hubbard), Darren Goldstein (Oscar Hubbard), Michael McKean (Ben Hubbard), Richard Thomas (Horace Giddens). Presented by Manhattan Theatre Club, this production alternates the roles of Regina and Birdie between Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon. Well filmed from the back of the balcony, the filmer sits stage left. Heads appear in the bottom of the frame in the wider shots.
Living On Love
3/17/15 ~ Broadway
Renee Fleming, Douglas Sills, Anna Chlumsky, Jerry O'Connell, Blake Hammond, Scott Robertson Filmed from the mezzanine through heads and with spotlight washout throughout; no close-ups or zooms at all; good clear sound but not easy to watch
London Wall
2014 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot Julia Coffey, Katie Gibson, Matthew Gumley, Jonathan Hogan, Laurie Kennedy, Elise Kibler, Stephen Plunkett, Christopher Sears, Alex Trow Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
The Long Christmas Ride Home
11/22/03 ~ Off-Broadway
Randy Graff, Enid Graham, Mark Blum, Will McCormack, Catherine Kellner, Sean Palmer, joined by a company of puppeteers including Matt Acheson, Oliver Dalzel, Erin Eager, Mark Petrosino, Sarah Provost Note: Great video though it takes a few minutes to get settled.
Long Day's Journey into Night (Official Release)
1973 ~ London
Pro-Shot Laurence Olivier, Constance Cummings, Denis Quilley, Ronald Pickup
Long Day’s Journey Into Night
5/6/03 ~ Broadway
Brian Dennehy, Vanessa Redgrave, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robert Sean Leonard Act One is decent – Act Two is just a steady shot of the ceiling – but can hear the audio if nothing else 2 DISCS
Long Day's Journey into Night
4/2016 ~ Broadway ***
Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon, John Gallgher Jr, Colby Minifie. Excellent capture of the Broadway revival. A wonderful cast and Jessica demonstrates such detail as an actress. This was the first preview performance and ran close to four hours. 2 DISCS
Long Days Journey into Night
3/2017 ~ Los Angeles
Pro-Shot Jane Kaczmarek, Alfred Molina, Angela Goethals, Stephen Louis Grush & Colin Woodell Livestreamed on BroadwayHD from the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, this star-studded cast delivers beautiful performances of the classic play.
Looking at Christmas
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot From Steven Banks (head writer of “SpongeBob Squarepants”), the play takes place on Christmas Eve in New York City. A failed writer and a struggling actress meet while looking at the famous holiday windows and the windows come to life and look back at them, including a lecherous elf with eyes for Mrs. Claus, and an alien Scrooge arguing with an android Tiny Tim about reinterpreting classic Christmas stories. The Flea’s resident acting company, the Bats, star in this romantic comedy. Directed by Jim Simpson. With Michael Micalizzi and Allison Buck. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
Looped
2/23/10 ~ Broadway
Valerie Harper, Brian Hutchison, Michael Mulherin Nice clear video with good picture and sound
Lost in Yonkers
3/13/10 ~ Papermill Playhouse
Rosemary Prinz (Grandma), J. Anthony Crane (Louise), Sara Surrey (Bella), John Plumpis (Eddie), Patricia Buckley (Gert), Alex Wyse (Jay), Maxwell Beer (Arty)
Love
4/24/84 ~ New York
Nathan Lane, Judy Kaye, Stephen Vinovich Performed only 8 performances, this was filmed on closing night. Well filmed, but a little shaky to start. Some generational loss; clear sound; interesting to see Nathan Lane 20 years ago
Love, Loss and What I Wore
9/22/11 ~ Chicago, IL
Barbara Robertson, Felicia Fields, Nora Dunn, Roni Geva, Katie O'Brien Great capture of the sit down Chicago company of this production. Well captured with no obstructions and clear sound of this Nora & Delia Ephron play
Lovesong
2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot Written by the critically acclaimed Abi Morgan, whose film and television credits include The Iron Lady, Shame, Birdsong and the Golden Globe award-nominated television series, The Hour. Frantic Assembly and Drum Theatre Plymouth in association with Chichester Festival Theatre. Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. The Drum Theatre produces and presents new plays. As part of the Theatre Royal Plymouth they have built a national reputation for the quality of their programme and innovative work, winning the Peter Brook Empty Space Award in 2007.
Lucky Guy
3/14/13 ~ Broadway highlights
Tom Hanks, Courtney B Vance, Christopher McDonald, Peter Gerety, Peter Scolari, Richard Masur, Maura Tierney First 30 minutes only; slight wandering but mostly steady and unobstructed; good clear picture and sound
The Lyons
May 17th, 2012 ~ Broadway
Cast: Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa, Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley, Gregory Wooddell.
M. Butterfly
01/04/1990 ~ Broadway
Tony Randall (Rene Gallimard), Alec Mapa (Song Liling) Well filmed, mostly in full stage shots with few close-ups. Great colors and clear sound. Very good video and sound.
M.Butterfly
1992 ~ San Jose
Pro-Shot archival record of the Theatre Works production, a recreation of John Dexter’s Broadway staging, made just after the end of the National Tour. Francis Jue (Butterfly), Mark Capri (Gallimard)- Very good sound and video of a fantastic cast in a fantastic play
M. Butterfly
October 13, 2017 ~ Broadway
Clive Owen, Jin Ha, Clea Alsip, Murray Bartlett, Michael Countryman, Celeste Den, Jess Fry, Enid Graham, Thomas Michael Hammond, Cole Horibe, Jason Ignacio, Kristen Faith Oei, Erica Sweany, John Leonard Thompson, Erica Wong Good HD video with clear picture and sound; good video
Macbeth
May 2013 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Jenny Sterlin, Brendan Titley, Chris Kipiniak Phenomenal show with an innovative take on the classic play, and Alan Cumming gives an amazing performance. A few blackouts (seconds long) and moments of wandering, but mostly its really well-shot and steady and unobstructed. The set has video-screens that show close-ups, and I shot those when the rest of the stage was pitch black.
The Madwoman of Central Park West
1979 ~ East Hampton, NY
Pro-Shot Phyllis Newman Filmed for video with some age but still very watchable with clear picture and sound; video includes A Party with Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Make And Break
April 1983 ~ Washington, D.C.
Peter Falk, Cynthia Harris Written by British playwright Michael Frayn. Pre-Broadway Tryout; played at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for three weeks for tryouts, and had planned to play Broadway for three months with Falk, but the show closed on the road and never made it to New York. The disc also includes an interview with Falk for Entertainment Tonight talking about the show. Filmed using a camera on a tripod. Some generational loss.
Making Porn
1996 ~ Detroit, MI
Pro-Shot Features real-life gay porn stars! The Detroit premiere of Ronnie Larsen's cult Off-Broadway comedy about San Francisco's gay porn industry of the '80's. Semi-pro shot using one camera on a tripod.
A Man For All Seasons
12/10/08 ~ Broadway
Frank Langella, Peter Bradbury, Jeremy Strong, Michel Gill, Mary Ann Plunkett, Hannah Cabell, Dakin Mathews, Zach Grenier, Triney Sandoval, Michael Esper, Patrick Page. Filmed in Widescreen, wonderful capture, nice close-ups and sound. 2 DISCS
The Man Who Came to Dinner
2000 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Nathan Lane, Jean Smart, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jack Arendt Live on Broadway at the Roundabout Theater. Pro-Shot and aired on PBS
Marjorie Prime
9/20/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Lois Smith, Jeff Ward, Lisa Emery, Frank Wood Very nice capture of the World Premiere with no obstruction and no washout; a one minute blackout early in the play, as well as one additional quick dropout; sound has a bit more shuffling than usual, but still very good; clear picture
Master Harold And The Boys
1985 ~ Showtime-TV
Pro-Shot Mathew Broderick, John Kani, Zakes Mokae. Pro-shot for TV.
Master Harold...And the Boys
5/28/03 ~ Broadway
Danny Glover, Michael Boatman, Christopher Denham Shot from the 4th row mezzanine.Very nice video; digital,1st generation from the master
Master Class
1/14/97 ~ Broadway
Patty LuPone Filmed from the balcony. Some slight generational loss, but nothing too bad.
Master Class
1997 ~ Tour
Faye Dunaway, Melinda Klump, Suzan Hanson, Kevin Paul Anderson Well filmed with great close-ups, but almost all of the focus is on Faye and rarely on the other actors. Some slight generational loss.
Master Class
6/14/11 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess, Clinton Brandhagen, Jeremy Cohen, Alexandra Silber, Garrett Sorenson. Good clear video and disc also includes reviews, opening night coverage and cast/creative interviews.
Master Harold and the Boys
05/28/2003 ~ Broadway
Danny Glover (Sam), Michael Boatman (Willie), Christopher Denham (Hally) Preview Performance!
Matador
1991 ~ London
John Barrowman, Stephanie Powers Final London Performance; short lived British musical, recorded through the house camera.
Match
3/20/04 ~ Broadway
Frank Langella, Jane Adams, Ray Liotta. Excellent video and nice close-ups with good sound and picture throughout
Me, Myself & I
January 23rd, 2008 ~ Off Broadway
Tyne Daly, Brian Murray, Colin Donnell, Michael Esper, Charlotte Parry, Stephen Payne) Edward Albee is in top form with this dark, funny and moving play that takes sibling rivalry to existential heights. Excellent capture, very good sound and video with little generational loss
Medea
1994 ~ Broadway
Diana Rigg, Donald Douglas, Janet Henfrey, Jane Loretta Lowe, Dan Mullane, Judith Paris, John Southworth, John Turner, Nuala Willis, Tim Oliver Woodward Slight generation loss and not many closeups but clear sound and okay picture throughout
The Memoirs of Abraham Lincoln
2/18/1992 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot Taping of a performance at the Grand Theater in Wausau of the one-man play written by Peter King Beach, starring Granville Van Dusen. Abraham Lincoln (Van Dusen) recounts his personal history from his birth to his death.
The Mentor
2017 ~ Theatre Royal Bath, UK
Pro-Shot F.Murray Abraham as Benjamin Rubin, Daniel Weyman – Martin Wegner, Naomi Frederick – Gina Wegner, Jonathan Cullen – Erwin Rudicek
The Merchant of Venice
2/11/11 ~ Broadway
Al Pacino, Lily Rabe, Byron Jennings, Gerry Bamman, Heather Lind, Matthew Rauch, Richard Topol, Christopher Fitzgerald, David Harbour, David Aaron Baker, Stephanie Blake, Peter Francis James. Very clear and lots of closeups, one or two coverups and some wandering.
Merry Christmas, George Bailey
December 1997 ~ The Pasadena Playhouse, CA
Pro-Shot Sally Field, Bill Pullman,Nathan Lane, Joe Mantangna, Christian Slater, Penelope Ann Miller, Carol Kane, Martin Landau, Jerry Van Dyke, Robert Guillaume, Bronson Pinchot,Tina Majorino, Mae Whitman, Craig Sheffer, Dan Lauria Proshot only shown once on PBS and never re-aired or made available on video. From the 1947 Lux Radio Theatre play "It's A Wonderful Life."
Metamorphasis
April 10th, 2002 ~ Broadway
Anjali Bhimani, Raymond Fox, Kyle Hall, Doug Hara, Felicity Jones, Chris Kipiniak, Louise Lamson, Erik Lochtefeld, Mariann Mayberry, Lisa Tejero
MICHAEL MOORE: THE TERMS OF MY SURRENDER
August 7th, 2017 ~ Broadway
Michael Moore Master's Note: On a personal note, this is my favorite thing playing now and if you're a liberal, which I'm assuming you are, a really important thing to see.
Michelangelo's Models
1982 ~ Los Angeles
Los Feliz production
Robert Patrick play. Michelangelo, the most sought after artist in Europe is having problems choosing between three lovers - a prince, a servant and a hustler. Lanford Wilson has said "I think Michelangelo’s Models is probably the best play written about the Rennaisance and certainly the most realistic." and Mary Renaut stated “It’s such good theatre. It moves so well, it’s so funny and touching, and had terrific lines. The roles must be an actor’s dream.”
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1982 ~ New York
Pro-Shot William Hurt, Christine Baranski, Paul Bates, Kevin Conroy, Peter Crook, Jeffrey DeMunn, James Hurdle, Ricky Jay, Andreas Katsulas, Emmanuel Lewis, Rick Lieberman, J. Patrick O'Brien, Marcell Rosenblatt, Deborah Rush, Michele Shay, Diane Venora, Steve Vinovich. Pro-shot video taped from PBS with menus. 2 DISCS
Misery
11/11/15 ~ Broadway ***
Bruce Willis, Laurie Metcalf, Leon Addison Brown. Excellent HD capture of the Stephen King thriller. Laurie did a terrific job as Annie and I thought Bruce was great too! A very enjoyable campy and fun production!
Mister
4/28/02 ~ New York
Anthony Rapp,Yassmin Alers Digital, some heads in the way, good zooms, a few 10 second pauses where camera went off and missing 20 seconds near the end.
Mixed Couples
December 1980 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Julie Harris, Geraldine Page, Rip Torn, Michael Higgins, John Stewart Broadway flop with just 9 official performances. Recorded through the house camera, so it's a stationary full stage shot, with sound patched in from the sound board. A little dark.
Modern Orthodox
11/23/04 ~ New York
Jason Biggs, Craig Bierko, Molly Ringwald. Jenn Harris Great video with excellent picture and sound; 1st generation from the master
Moon Over Buffalo
December 1995 ~ Broadway
Philip Bosco, Carol Burnett, Randy Graff, Jane Connell A head or two in the way and no closeups (it looks like it was filmed on a tripod) but nice video with good sound
Moonlights and Magnolias
03/30/2005 ~ Broadway
Matthew Arkin (Ben Hecht), Margo Skinner (Miss Poppenghul), David Rasche (Victor Fleming), Douglas Sills (David O. Selznick)
The Moonlight Room
3/12/04 ~ New York
Laura Breckenridge, Lawrence James, Kathryn Layns, Mark Rosenthal, Brendan Sexton III Good picture and sound, nice video; 1st generation from the master
Morning's At Seven
1982 ~ Showtime TV
Maureen O'Sullivan, Kate Reid, Elizabeth Wilson,Teresa Wright, Maurice Copeland, Russell Nype Showtime taped the play at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York. (Maureen O'Sullivan, Elizabeth Wilson, Teresa Wright, and Maurice Copeland reprised their roles from the Broadway production of "Morning's at Seven" originally at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City, 4/10/80 to 8/16/81.)
The Motherf**ker With the Hat
3/26/11 ~ Broadway
Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra, Yul Vazquez. Good clear with nice picture and sound. Disc also includes interviews, opening night footage and reviews.
The Mother F**cker With The Hat
January 27, 2013 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Tony Sancho (Jackie), Larry Bates (Ralph), Elisa Bocanegra (Veronica), Christian Barillas (Julio), Cristina Frias (Victoria). Presented by South Coast Repertory Theatre, this was the first regional production of the play after it’s Broadway run. The first two minutes are blacked out and there is one short dropout toward the beginning, but the rest of the show is intact. There is one head at the bottom of the screen, but it’s rarely noticeable. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is quiet in places, but always listenable.
Mothers And Sons
May 28th, 2014 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, Bobby Steggert, Grayson Taylor, Frederick Weller The disc starts with about 38 minutes of bonus footage, including a behind-the-scenes look with interviews from Terrance McNally, Tyne Daly, and the rest of the cast; opening night coverage with interviews from celebrity attendees, Theatre Talk episode with Terrance McNally and Tyne Daly, TV coverage, and footage of the theatre and marquee; taper sat in the orchestra section, off to the left, and simply set his camcorder on the armrest and pressed record. There are heads in the bottom third of the frame, and the sound is a little low
The Mountaintop
9/25/11 ~ Broadway
Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett No coverups or obstructions. Disc includes interviews with the cast from CBS Sunday Morning and The View; good video
The Mountaintop
10/8/11 ~ Broadway
Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett. A great capture of this powerful play about Martin Luther King, Jr. Some blackouts at times, with some wandering, but all in all very good when focused.
Mr. Marmalade
December 10, 2005 ~ Off Broadway
Michael C. Hall, Michael Chernus, David Costabile, Mamie Gummer, Pablo Schreiber, Virginia Louise Smith
Mrs. Farnsworth
4/17/04 ~ Off-Broadway
John Lithgow, Sigourney Weaver, Danny Burstein, Kate Benson, Fernando Gambaroni, Tarajia Morrell. Written by A.R. Gurney. “The very proper, well educated Connecticut wife and mother Margery Farnsworth, signs up for a writing course with the intent of penning a tell-all book about President George W. Bush, with whom she has shared a shady past. Instructor Gordon Bell is all too happy to help Mrs. Farnsworth get the truth out. In swoops her husband, Forrest Farnsworth, who with beguiling charm and tender passion for his wife presents quite a different view of their collected history and politics. A.R. Gurney exquisitely captures Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth, and once again presents the fading WASP way of life with humor and compassion.” Presented at New York’s The Flea Theatre. Nicely filmed. One or two cover-ups. Overall a very nice video. Heads in the bottom of the shot due to the small Off-Broadway venue.
Much Ado About Nothing
2011 ~ London
Pro-Shot David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jonathan Coy, Leo Staar, Sarah Macrae, Adam James Directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.
The Muppets Take the Bowl: Hollywood Bowl Concert
9/10/17 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by Bobby Moynihan, Matt Vogel, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, David Rudman, Peter Linz Very well captured with no dropouts, no obstruction, and only some slight washout; well filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups and excellent clear sound; includes fireworks display, curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. 2 DISCS
Murder on the Orient Express (NYCG8R'S MASTER)
3/25/17 ~ Pre-Broadway
Allan Corduner - Hercule Poirot, Veanne Cox -Princess Dragomiroff, Maboud Ebrahimzadeh - Michel the Conductor/Head Waiter Julie Halston - Helen Hubbard, Susannah Hoffman - Mary Debenham, Alexandra Silber - Countess Andrenyi Juha Sorola - Hector MacQueen, Samantha Steinmetz - Greta Ohlsson, Max von Essen - Colonel Arbuthnot/Samuel Ratchett, Evan Zes - Monsieur Bouc, Ivy Cordle - Daisy Armstrong, Travis James - Porter/Army Officer
My Name is Asher Lev
11/7/14 Regional Production
Isaac Nippert as Asher Lev Melissa Graves as Rivkeh Lev Ralph Scott as Aryeh Lev
My Name is Rachel Corrie
10/19/06 ~ New York
Megan Dodds Great video with great sound lots of close-ups throughout; excellent video with no curtain call at the end; includes NY1 interviews and reviews
Mystery of Charles Dickens
2000 ~ London
Pro-Shot Simon Callow's one-man show about Charles Dickens.
The Nance
May 11th, 2013 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane (Chauncey), Jonny Orsini (Ned), Lewis J Stadlen (Efram), Cady Huffman (Sylvie), Jenni Barber (Joan), Andrea Burns (Carmen) Nathan Lane is just fantastic in this witty play. The first act is filmed from the side, so there’s a bar in the way sometimes and stage left is blocked, and it is slightly more shaky than usual. Great close-ups though. The second act is much better, steady and unobstructed. 2 DISCS
The Nance
2014 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Nathan Lane (Chauncey), Jonny Orsini (Ned), Lewis J Stadlen (Efram), Cady Huffman (Sylvie), Jenni Barber (Joan), Andrea Burns (Carmen) Gorgeous TV Broadcast from PBS' Live from Lincoln Centre series. Presented in beautiful HD on 2 Discs, this version features menus and an hour and a half of behind the scenes interviews including: Opening Night coverage, an interview with the Set Designer, a Theatre Talk segment, and a 48-minute special interview between the director, Douglas Carter Beane and Nathan Lane. 2 DISCS
A Naked Girl on the Appian Way
10/15/05 ~ Broadway
Jill Clayburgh, Richard Thomas, Matthew Morrison, Susan Kelechi Watson, James Yaegashi, Leslie Ayvazian, Ann Guilbert Good video with clear picture and sound; DVD includes NY1 reviews and interviews and Theatre Talk segment
Night Mother
11/06/04 ~ Broadway
Edie Falco
The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me
5/20/13 ~ New York
Pro-Shot David Drake, Andre De Shields, Claybourne Elder, Rory O'Malley, Anthony Rapp, Wesley Taylor, Chad Ryan, Donald C. Shorter Jr., Aaron Tone, BD Wong A one-night-only 20th anniversary benefit performance, re-imagined from a one-man show to one featuring an ensemble cast. Multi-camera, pro-shot.
Noises Off
1983 ~ Broadway
Dorothy Louden, Victor Garber, Brian Murray, Linda Thornson, Paxton Whitehead, Deborah Rush, Jim Piddock, Douglas Seale, Amy Wright Nicely filmed from the balcony, with occasional heads at the bottom of the frame. Surprisingly good considering it's age, but some slight generational loss.
Noises Off!
July 2001
Central Missouri Rep Production
Noises Off!
6/15/02 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone, T.R. Knight, Edward Hibbert, Faith Prince, Katie Finneran and Peter Gallagher.
Noises Off
2002 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone, Peter Gallagher, Richard Easton, Katie Finneran, Edward Hibbert, T.R. Knight, Thomas McCarthy, Faith Prince, Robin Weigert. Good zooms, filmed from right mezzanine and picture quality and sound excellent.
Noises Off
8/16/09 ~ Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Hariet Harris, Laila Robbins, Scott Barrow, Katie Fabel, Edmond Genest, Jack Moran, Jessica Ires Morris, Matt Bradford Sullivan, Andrew Weems Takes a few minutes to settle but very nice video.
Noises Off
2/24/16 ~ Broadway ***
Andrea Martin, Campbell Scott, Tracee Chimo, Daniel Davis, David Furr, Kate Jennings Grant, Megan Hilty, Rob McClure, Jeremy Shamos. Excellent HD capture with no obstructions. Hilarious and fast paced ensemble piece! Terrific performaces from the whole cast!
The Normal Heart
4/24/04 ~ New York
Raul Esparza, Richard Bekins, Fred Berman, McCaleb Burnett, Mark Dobies, Joanna Gleason. Very nicely filmed, a little on the dark side, low sound. Great capture of this show, from the master!
The Normal Heart
April 2004 ~ Off-Broadway
Raul Esparza, Richard Bekins, Fred Berman, McCaleb Burnett, Mark Dobies, Joanna Gleason Nicely filmed, includes press reels
The Normal Heart
4/19/11 ~ Broadway
Ellen Barkin, Patrick Breen, Mark Harelik, John Benjamin Hickey, Luke MacFarlane, Joe Mantello, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons, Richard Topol, Wayne Alan Wilcox. A great capture of this powerful show and would suggest to anyone. Disc also includes around two hours of interviews and behind the scenes footage.
The Normal Heart
5/15/11 ~ Broadway ***
Ellen Barkin, Patrick Breen, Mark Harelik, John Benjamin Hickey, Luke MacFarlane, Joe Mantello, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons, Richard Topol, Wayne Alan Wilcox. Beautiful capture of this powerful and moving play that should be seen by anyone who enjoys theatre. The performances were spectacular and certainly deserved all the Tonys it won this year.
The Norman Conquests Trilogy
1977 ~ BBC-TV
Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Tom Conti, Fiona Walker. Three plays (“Living Together”, “Round And Round The Garden”, and “Table Manners”) by Alan Ayckbourn, interwoven in plot and time, giving different views of the same weekend. The plays originally were produced on Broadway in 1975, and were revived in 2009. 3 DISCS
November
12/18/07 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Laurie Metclaf, Dylan Baker, Michael Nichols, Ethan Phillips. This is nice and clear with good close ups and great sound. Includes interviews,opening night and a review from NY1, from the master.
Occupant
5/24/2008 ~ Off-Broadway
Mercedes Ruehl, Larry Bryggman Edward Albee play, First 6 minutes are sound only; some spotlight washout in Act 1 but Act 2 is much better; lots of close ups with a few cover ups; nice video
The Odd Couple
10/25/05 ~ Broadway Revival
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Brad Garrett, Rob Bartlet, Olivia d'Abo, Jessica Stone. Beautifully filmed video, nice and clear with great closeups. Also includes scanned Playbill information, as well as NY1's opening night coverage and review of the show.
Odd Number
February 1988 ~ Off-Broadway
Tommy Brooks, Richard Reid, John Speredakos One act Robert Patrick play; directed by Charles Cantanese for The Glines; good quality for its age
Of Mice and Men
6/2014 ~ Broadway ***NFT Til 10/12/14***
James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester, Jim Norton, Ron Cephas Jones, Jim Parrack, Alex Morf, Joel Marsh Garland, Jim Ortlieb. Great capture of this classic play with top notch performances. The cast was sensational and genuine performances all the way. Jim Norton, gives such a wonderful performance. 2 DISCS
Oh, Hello On Broadway
2017 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Two delusional geriatrics reveal curious pasts, share a love of tuna and welcome a surprise guest in this filming of the popular Broadway comedy show. Nick Kroll and John Mulaney bring their aging, absent-minded, tuna-loving alter egos to the stage in this filming (for Netflix) of their hit Broadway show.
Old Hats
4/2/16 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Created and performed by Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music and lyrics by and featuring Shaina Taub, and directed by Tina Landau. Pro-Shot. Livestreamed on BroadwayHD.
The Oldest Profession
9/18/04 ~ New York
Marylouise Burke, Carlin Glynn, Katherine Helmond, Priscilla Lopez, Joyce Van Patten Great cast, nice video with good closeups and great sound
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2001 ~ Broadway
Starring Gary Sinise and Amy Morton. Fantastic recording, captures the action wonderfully. Occasional heads in frame but they never obstruct the action.
ON THE EXHALE
2017 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Captured from Broadway HD starring Tony Award-nominee Marin Ireland, this chilling one-woman show was filmed live at Roundabout Theatre Company’s “Roundabout Underground” black box. When a random act of gun violence tears one woman’s world apart, she finds herself caught in the crosshairs of power lost and, very possibly, regained. Ben Brantley at the New York Times called On the Exhale "Startlingly original! Brave and bold!"
THE ORIGINALIST
3/13/17 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Edward Gero, Kerry Washington, Harlan Work Captured live on-stage at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. and broadcast as part of WNET's Theatre Close-Up series, airing locally only on New York and New Jersey PBS stations.
OSITY
2016 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot OSITY is the tale of one man who was rejected by society, and a small boy who has been overlooked and the unlikely friendship they form as they adventure into an enchanted cabinet of curiosities. Together they shift the paradigm of the society in which they live. This original all-ability performance blends theatre and modern dance featuring performers with and without disabilities.
Oslo
7/15/17 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays, Jennifer Ehle, Anthony Azizi, Adam Dannheisser, Daniel Jenkins, Dariush Kashani, Jeb Kreager. Excellent capture with no obstructions of the 2017 Tony winner for best play.
Other Desert Cities
1/4/12 ~ Broadway
Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Judith Light, Rachel Griffiths, Thomas Sadoski. First few minutes are audio only then great picture and clear sound and includes B-Roll and Interviews.
Other Desert Cities
December 18, 2012 ~ Los Angeles
Robin Weigert, JoBeth Williams, Robert Foxworth, Jeannie Berlin, Michael Weston. 2 DISCS
Our Lady of 121st Street
2/19/03 ~ New York
Elizabeth Canavan, Liza Colon-Zayas, Melissa Feldman, Mark Hammer, Scott Hudson, Ron Cephas Jones, Russell G. Jones, Adrian Martinez, Richard Petrocelli, Portia, Felix Solis Nice quality, full stage shot with some zooms
Our Town
1977 ~ NBC Broadcast
Pro-Shot Hal Holbrook, Ned Beatty, Sada Thompson, John Houseman, Glynnis O'Connor and Robby Benson
Our Town
1989 ~ PBS Broadcast
Pro-Shot Spalding Gray, Frances Conroy, Roberta Maxwell, Penelope Ann Miller and Eric Stoltz
Over There
2009 ~ London
Pro-Shot Harry Treadaway, Luke Treadaway Mark Ravenhill's visceral new play examines the hungers released when two countries, separated by a common language, meet again.
A Parallelogram
8/11/13 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Marin Ireland, Marylouise Burke, Tom Irwin, Carlo Alban Some scattered blackouts during Act I; the first three are 1-2 minutes each, and the rest are about 30 seconds each, totaling about 9 minutes. Act II is completely intact; no obstruction or washout throughout the show; filmed in 16:9, mostly wides and mediums, with a few close-ups; sound is quiet in places, but you can hear it. Nice video 2 DVDs
The Paris Letter
7/29/05 ~ New York
Ron Rifkin, John Glover, Michele Pawk, Jason Butler Harner, Daniel Eric Gold Great video with excellent close-ups and great sound
People Be Heard
9/16/04 ~ New York
Annie Golden, Conrad John Schuck, Dashiell Eaves, Guy Boyd, Laura Heisler, Brian Hutchison, Kathy Santen Excellent video with great picture and sound; 1st generation from the master
The Performers
11/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Cheyenne Jackson , Alicia Silverstone, Henry Winkler, Ari Graynor, Jenni Barber, Daniel Breaker . Lots of mid-stage/semi full stage shots since the action is all over the place and also there were 4 ushers sitting directly behind the master. This show is hilarious and I'm glad I got it right before it closed.
Peter and Jerry
6/19/04 ~ Hartford, CT
Frederick Weller, Johanna Day and Frank Wood Premiere of Edward Albee's new play. Good clear video with closeups and nice sound
Peter and the Starcatcher
3/31/12 ~ Broadway ***
Christian Borle, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Adam Candler-Berat, Kevin Del Aguila, Rick Holmes, Arnie Burton. Great capture of the new Broadway transfer, which tells how Peter Pan came about. Great performances from Christian and the entire cast.
Peter and the Starcatcher
11/4/2012 ~ Broadway
Adam Chanler-Berat, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Matthew Saldivar, Teddy Bergman, Arnie Burton, Matt D'Amico, Kevin Del Aguila, Carson Elrod, Greg Hildreth, Rick Holmes, Isaiah Johnson, Eric Petersen, Betsy Hogg, Orville Mendoza, Jason Ralph, John Sanders. Very clear video with excellent picture and sound; very good video
Peter and the Starcatcher
January 4, 2014 ~ Los Angeles, Tour
Joey DeBettencourt (Boy), Megan Stern (Molly), John Sanders (Black Stache), Harter Clingman (Alf), Jimonn Cole (Slank), Nathan Hosner (Lord Aster), Carl Howell (Prentiss), Benjamin Schrader (Mrs. Bumbrake), Luke Smith (Smee), Ian Michael Stuart (Captain Scott), Edward Tournier (Ted), Lee Zarrett (Fighting Prawn). Beautifully filmed with a nice mix of close-ups and fuller stage shots. No obstructions or blackouts. 2 DISCS
Peter and Wendy
05/11 ~ New York
Karen Kandel and Mabou Mines) The video is very clear, but the capture strays at times from the stage. Sound is excellent.
People
March 21, 2013 ~ London
Pro-Shot Frances de la Tour, Linda Bassett, Selina Cadell, Miles Jupp, Nicholas le Prevost, Andy de la Tour, Peter Egan, Alastair Parker, Jack Chissick, Giles Cooper, Frances Ashman, Jess Murphy, Robin Pearce. Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. 2 DVD
Phedre
1998 ~ London
Diana Rigg, Toby Stephens, Barbara Jefford
Philemon
1/7/78 ~ PBS TV
Pro-Shot Dick Latessa, Leila Martin, Michael Glenn-Smith, Virginia Gregory, Howard Ross, Kathryn King Segal, Charles Blackburn Music by Harvey Schmidt, lyrics by Tom Jones.
The Philanthropist
5/17/09 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Steven Webber, Jonathan Cake, Anna Madeley, Tate Ellington, Jennifer Mudge, Samantha Soule Scene one and the first half of scene two are audio only, but after that it's full show with only a couple minor drop-outs here and there and some obstruction from heads; there is a bar at the bottom of the screen in wide shots, but it doesn't block the action. Low sound but clear 2 DVDs
The Pianist of Willesden Lane
9/27/14 ~ Berkeley, CA
Mona Golabek Great capture overall with no obstruction, just some slight occasional washout and a couple quick dropouts. There are no major blackouts. Excellent clear sound; good video
Piaf
1984 ~ TV Cast
Pro-Shot Amazing production starring Jane Laportaire, Zoe Wanamaker, Peter Friedman and Judith Ivey.
Picnic
1981 ~ Showtime
Pro-Shot Rue McClanahan, Michael Learned, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gregory Harrison, Dick Van Patten, Timothy Shelto, Dana Hilll, Conchata Ferrell, William Inge's play as broadcast on B'way on Showtime, some slight generation loss but clear video with sound
Picnic
15/12/2012 ~ Broadway
Ellen Burstyn (Helen Potts), Sebastian Stan (Hal Carter), Madeleine Martin (Millie Owens), Chris Perfetti (Bomber Gutzel), Maggie Grace (Madge Owens), Mare Winningham (Flo Owens), Elizabeth Marvel (Rosemary Sydney), Ben Rappaport (Alan Seymour). Interesting play (not my favorite but very reasonable for this season), It's a bit uneven, Act 1 is 1 h 15 minutes while Act 2 is only 35 minutes. Complete show, mostly very steady and focused. There's one or two blackouts a few seconds long, but other than that very well filmed. 2 DVDs
The Pillowman
3/26/05 ~ Broadway
Billy Crudup, Jeff Goldblum, Zeljko Ivanek, Michael Stuhlbarg. Overall shot well, audio is a bit low. Five minutes at the end of Act One are audio only.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
05/2018 ~ Broadway
Akron Watson, Mark Evans, Quinn Van Antwerp, Preston Truman Boyd, Harrison Unger, Amelia McClain, Alex Mandell, Ashley Bryant
The Play What I Wrote
3/12/03 ~ Broadway
Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and Toby Jones Good quality with close-ups. Liam Neeson was the mystery guest star for the night.
Plaza Suite
12/03/1987 ~ ABC-TV
Pro-Shot Carol Burnett stars in Neil Simon’s three one-act comedies with Hal Holbrook, Dabney Coleman and Richard Crenna. Very good video, good sound.
Potted Potter
May 23rd, 2012 ~ Off Broadway
Daniel Clarkson, Jeff Turner
Present Laughter
12/16/81 ~ BBC
Pro-Shot, Donald Sinden (Garry Essendine), Dinah Sheridan (Liz Essendine), Gwen Watford (Monica Reed), Elizabeth Counsell (Joanna Lyppiatt), Julian Fellows (Roland Maule), written by Noel Coward, an aging and self-obsessed actor finds himself in a situation bordering on farce when he is beseiged by the demands of his estranged wife, women who want to seduce him and a crazed playwright, this is a filmed version of a stage production that started out in Greenwich, U.K., Coward wrote it for himself and played the lead, Gary Essendine, in the 1958 B'way revival
Present Laughter
2017 ~ BroadwayHD Broadcast
Pro-Shot Kevin Kline, Kate Burton, Kristine Nielsen, Cobie Smulders, Bhavesh Patel, Reg Rogers, Matt Bittner, Ellen Harvey, Peter Francis James, Tedra Millan, Sandra Shipley Present Laughter follows a self-obsessed actor in the midst of a mid-life crisis. Juggling his considerable talent, ego and libido, the theater's favorite leading man suddenly finds himself caught between fawning ingénues, crazed playwrights, secret trysts and unexpected twists.
Primo (Official Release)
2005 ~ London
Pro-Shot Antony Sher A work of astounding dramatic power it brings to life Primo Levi's great testament to his year in Auschwitz. Antony Sher's towering performance is as controlled as Primo Levi's own lucid prose. Beautifully directed by Richard Wilson and presented in Hildegard Bechtler's magnificent, symbolist set.
The Prince Of Central Park
10/24/89 ~ Broadway
Jo Anne Worley, Adrian Bailey, Richard H. Blake, Stephan Bourneuf, Chris Callen, Ruth Gottschall Broadway flop with just 2 official performances. This video was filmed at the first preview. Surprisingly good video for its age and scarcity, but some generational loss and heads along the bottom of the screen throughout. Some video glitches in the first minute or two, then improves. Disc also includes Jeffrey Lyons review of the show.
Private Lives
7/21/02 ~ Broadway
Alan Rickman, Lindsay Duncan, Adam Godley, Emma Fielding, Alex Belcourt Little to no obstructions, with nice close-ups and sound.
Private Lives
11/09/11 ~ Broadway
Kim Cattrall, Paul Gross, Simon Paisley Day, Anna Madeley, Caroline Lena Olsson Beautiful video, excellent, clear
Private Lives
2013 ~ London
Pro-Shot Toby Stephens (Eloyt Chase), Anna Chancellor (Amanda Prynne), Anthony Calf (Victor Prynne), Anna-Louise Plowman (Sibyl Chase) Originally produced at the Chichester Festival before transferring to London's West End where it had a limited run from 6/22/13 to 9/21/13
Proof
9/4/01 ~ Broadway
Mary Louise Parker, Ben Shenkman, Patrick Tovatt, Johanna Day. Shot from first row balcony, no obstructions or heads, shaky in one or two scenes, but otherwise good and lots of zooms.
Proof
8/7/02 ~ Broadway
Anne Heche, Neil Patrick Harris, Len Cariou, Kate Jennings Grant. Shot from the third row mezzanine with no heads in the way and a very nice capture.
The Property Known as Garland
5/1/06 ~ New York
Adrienne Barbeau, Kerby Joe Grubb Beautifully shot, and crystal clear.
Private Fears in Public Places
7/2/05 ~ New York
Melanie Gutteridge, Paul Kemp,Adrian McLoughlin, AlexAndrea Mathie, Sarah Moyle, Paul Thornley Written and directed by Sir Alan Ayckbourn; nice video with excellent closeups and great sound; includes NY1 review
Prymate
4/23/04 ~ Broadway
Andre De Shields, Phyllis Frelich, James Naughton, Heather Tom Excellent video of the worst play of the 2003-2004 season; good picture and sound throughout; 1st generation from the master
Psycho Beach Party
July 1987 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Charles Busch, Robert Carey, Judith Hansen, Andy Halliday, Arnie Kolonder, Theresa Marlowe Written by Charles Busch. Presented at the Player's Theatre in New York. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Some slight generational loss.
Puffs
2018 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot Langston Belton (Oliver), Madeleine Bundy (Susie), Jessie Cannizzaro (Sally), Nick Carrillo (J. Finch-Fletchley), A.J. Ditty (Narrator), Julie Ann Earls (Megan), James Fouhey (Cedric), Andy Miller (Leanne), Zac Moon (Wayne), Eleanor Philips (Hannah), Stephen Stout (Ernie Mac)
QED,
11/21/01, Alan Alda
Rabbit Hole
02/25/06 ~ Broadway
Cast: Cynthia Nixon, John Slattery, Tyne Daly, Mary Catherine Garrison, John Gallagher, Jr.
Rabbit Hole
October 27 2013 ~ La Mirada, CA
Deborah Puette (Becca), Kristina Johnson (Izzy), Michael Polak (Howie), Lori Larsen (Nat), Seamus Mulcahy (Jason). Presented by The La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts. Beautifully filmed. The first two minutes of the second act are blacked out, but otherwise, perfect. 2 DISCS
Race
1/27/10 ~ Broadway
James Spader, Kerry Washington, David Allen Grier, Richard Thomas. A couple heads in the first five minutes of Act 1 and first 6 seconds of Act 2 missing due to a latecomer. Disc also includes Broadway Beat opening night footage and NY1 Review.
Rain Dance
5/31/03 ~ New York
James Van Der Beek, Randolph Mantooth, Harris Yulin Nice video; 1st generation from the master
A Raisin in the Sun
April 10, 2004 ~ Broadway
Sean Combs (Walter Lee Younger), Audra McDonald (Ruth Younger), Phylicia Rashad (Lena Younger), Sanaa Lathan (Beneatha Younger), Alexander Mitchell (Travis Younger), Bill Nunn (Bobo), David Aaron Baker (Karl Lindner), Teagle F. Bougere (Joseph Asagai), Frank Harts (George Murchison), Lawrence Ballard (Moving Man), Billy Eugene Jones (Moving Man)
Rapunzel
October 2016 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Pro-Shot Samantha Cantaffa, Rob Ryan, Melody Liberman, CJ Carter 24th Annual Indoor Children's Musical; pro-shot video with clear picture and sound; very nice video
The Real Thing
2017 ~ Theatre Royal Bath, UK
Pro-Shot Laurence Fox, Adam Jackson-Smith, Rebecca Johnson, Venice Van Someren, Santino Smith, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Kit Young.
Reckless
10/09/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Mary-Louise Parker (Rachel), Rosie Perez (Pooty/Sue), Thomas Sadoski (Tom/Tom Jr.), Jeremy Shamos (Tim Timko/Roy), Olga Merediz (Trish),Debra Monk (Doctor), Michael O'Keefe (Lloyd)
Red
3/11/10 ~ Broadway
Alfred Molina and Eddie Redmayne. First Broadway Preview and a nice capture. The picture can be slightly dark but sound is clear throughout.
Red
03-21-2010 ~ Broadway
Alfred Molina, Eddie Redmayne
A full-stage shot so you can see all of the staging clearly, but not the actors' faces
Regrets Only
January 6, 2007 New York
Christine Baranski, George Grizzard, Diane Davis, Siân Phillips, David Rasche, Mary Testa Great video with lots of close ups and great sound; very nice video
The Retreat From Moscow
10/25/03 ~ Broadway
Eileen Atkins, John Lithgow, Ben Chaplin. Really good video; about two cover-ups but they only last a minute or less; act 2 missing first 3 minutes; a little shaky picture and sound for first 15 minutes.
The Right Kind of People
3/14/06 ~ New York
Charles Grodin, Mitchell Greenberg, Robert Stanton, Keith Jochim, Evan Thompson, Doris Belack, John C. Vennema, Katherine Leask, Stephen Bradbury, Fred Burrell Written by Charles Grodin. Good picture and sound; DVD includes NY1 reviews and Theater Talk interview
Ring Twice for Miranda
2017 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot Graeme Malcolm, Katie Kleiger, George Merrick, William Connell, and Talia Thiesfield
The Ritz
11/10/07 ~ Broadway ***
Rosie Perez, Kevin Chamberlin, Brooks Ashmanskas, Ashlie Atkinson, Ryan Idol, Seth Rudetsky, Patrick Kerr, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Terrence Riordan. Terrific, fun show with great performances and plenty of eye candy, all of which is beautifully captured. Rosie's act 1 finale is amazing.
The River
12-26-14 ~ Broadway
The Man: Hugh Jackman The Woman: Cush Jumbo The Other Woman: Laura Donnelly A nice capture of one of this year’s most talked about plays. A very intimate, thoughtful, and charming story; Hugh Jackman gives a great performance, as does the supporting cast. This is a good capture overall with no washout, very little obstruction, and only a couple short dropouts. There is one head that can occasionally be seen, but does not affect the action, and there are a couple scenes that are a bit dark and hard to see. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is a bit buzzy sometimes, and there is some occasionally shuffling, but all dialogue is listenable. Includes curtain call, audio only of Hugh’s BC/EFA speech and auction, and playbill scans.
Rodney's Wife
12/9/04 ~ New York
David Strathairn, Jessica Chastain, Haviland Morris, Jesse Pennington, Maryann Plunkett, John Rothman Nicely filmed; also includes scanned Playbill information.
Romance
3/22/05 ~ Off-Broadway
Bob Balaban, Larry Bryggman, Jim Frangione, Steven Goldstein, Steven Hawley, Keith Nobbs, Christopher Evan Welch) Produced at The Atlantic Theatre Company. Heads appear at the bottom of the screen throughout, but rarely get in the way of the action onstage. Great close-ups. Includes scanned Playbill information and a NY1 review. Very good sound and video.
ROMEO AND JULIET
November 27, 2013 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Orlando Bloom (Romeo), Condola Rasahd (Juliet), Donté Bonner (Sampson), Christian Camargo (Mercutio), Joe Carroll (Balthasar), Brent Carver (Friar Laurence), Chuck Cooper (Lord Capulet), Justin Guarini (Paris), Don Guillory (Citizen of Verona), Corey Hawkins (Tybalt), Jayne Houdyshell (Nurse).
Room 776
Las Vegas, NV
Pro-Shot World Premiere production of Rita Rudner and Martin Bergmans play, Nancy Denton, Scott Ast, Rob Kastil, Lisa Illia, Brian Scot, nice clear video
Rose's Dilemma
12/17/03 ~ New York
John Cullum, Patricia Hodges, David Aaron Baker, Paula Cale Great video; sorry, no Mary Tyler Moore. Nice picture and sound; 1st generation from the master
The Royal Family
December 2nd, 2009 ~ Broadway
Ana Gasteyer, John Glover, Rosemary Harris, Jan Maxwell, Larry Pine, Anthony Newfield (u/s Oscar Wolfe), Reg Rogers,Freddy Arsenault, Kelli Barrett, Caroline Stefanie Clay, Rufus Collins, David Greenspan, Joel Rooks, Henny Russell Some blackouts and obstructions. This is a rare capture of this fantastic production.
Run For Your Wife
1991 ~ Runway Theatre, Grapevine, TX
This superb example of the British farce had them rolling in the aisles in London and New York. A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding.
Sarah Jones: Bridge and Tunnel
3/6/04 ~ New York
Solo show with great picture and sound; 1st generation from the master. Video includes the Theater Talk interview
Scent Of Rain
1999 ~ Los Angeles
Pro-Shot Ryan Idol, Nicholas D. Conlon, Brian D. Johnson, Johnny Urbon, Neil Tadken, Danne W. Taylor. The gay version of Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, a rural gay comedy. Multi-camera, Pro-shot Producer's copy. Presented at LA's Tiffany Theatre. Contains nudity
The Scene
2/7/07 ~ New York
Tony Shalhoub, Patricia Heaton,Anna Camp, Christopher Evan Welch First minutes of act one and act 2 are sound only; after that it is great with lots of close ups and very good sound
The School for Scandal (Official Release)
1975 ~ TV Broadcast
Pro-Shot Blair Brown, Patricia Conolly, Kenneth Welsh, Larry Gates
The Screwtape Letters
10/19/13 ~ San Diego, CA
Brent Harris, Tamala Bakkensen or Marissa Molnar One short blackout, but no obstruction and no washout. A few scenes are a bit dark, but even then, still very watchable; filmed in 16:9 with mostly close-ups and mediums, and a few wide shots to capture the occasional times when the action is spread across the stage. Great clear sound; includes curtain call.
The Seagull
7/9/01 ~ New York
Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, John Goodman, Natalie Portman, Steven Spinella, Marcia Gay Harden, Debra Monk, Larry Pine. Shot through some heads but never gets any closeups. Wonderful sound and mostly a good video.
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in The Universe (Official Release)
1991 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Lily Tomlin's one woman show which was Proshot for HBO. Great quality and a fun classic show.
Seascape
11-26-2005 ~ Broadway
George Grizzard, Frances Sternhagen, Elizabeth Marvel, Frederick Weller Written by Edward Albee. Great video with excellent picture and clear sound; very nice
Secret Service (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
1977 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Meryl Streep, John Lithgow, Lenny Baker, Mary Beth Hurt, Jeffrey Jones, Charles Kimbrough Originally produced on Broadway in 1897. The 1976 revival cast reprise their roles for this TV presentation.
Seminar
10/31/11 ~ Broadway
Cast: Alan Rickman, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell, Hettienne Park, Lily Rabe Well filmed from the balcony. Mostly full stage shots, with an occasional mid-zoom. No obstructions and crystal clear. Disc also includes a NY1 review, a NY1 interview with Alan Rickman, and the full 30 minute Theatre Talk devoted to the show.
Seminar
4/25/12 ~ Broadway
Jeff Goldblum, Jerry O'Connell, Justin Long, Christina Pumariega (u/s), Hettienne Park. Great video with good clear picture and sound. Full stage shot the majority of the time.
Separate Tables
1983 ~ London
Pro-Shot Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Claire Bloom, Irene Worth, Sylvia Barter, Bernard Archard, Liz Smith, Kathy Staff Pro shot, filmed for HBO; some generation loss
Seven Days In The Life Of Simon Lacrosse
2009 ~ Munich
Pro-Shot Elisa Moolecherry, Rob Wyn Jones, Tony Wadham In English, presented by Munich's BeMe Theatre company.
The Shadow Box
1980 ~ TV Production
Pro-Shot This play revolves around three terminally ill patients, each of whom live in a separate cottage at a hospice, each is being interviewed about the propect of dying, cast: Joanne Woodward, Christopher Plummer, Valerie Harper, James Broderick, directed by Paul Neuman
Sherlock Holmes
1982 ~ HBO-TV
Pro-Shot Frank Langella, Tom Atkins, Louis Beacher, Robert Brolli, Susan Clark, Stephen Collins, William Duell, Laurie Kennedy, George Morfogen, Michael Quill, Dwight Shultz, Christian Slater, Barbette Tweed, Richard Woods A televised version of The Williamstown Theatre Festival production. Good clear video
Sherlock Holmes
1989 ~ London
Ron Moody, Liz Robertson, Derek Waring
Original London cast. Well filmed bootleg, some generational loss. But considering it's age-not too bad.
Shining City
4/22/06 ~ Broadway
Brian F. O'Byrne, Oliver Platt, Martha Plimpton, Peter Scanavino Good video with excellent picture and sound; very nicely filmed; DVD includes NY1 Opening night and reviews
Show Your Spirit
11/5/83 ~ Dallas, TX
Pro-Shot Bill Corwin, Elizabeth Davidson, Nancy Drotning, Teresa Foy, John Higbie, Kevin LeCaon An original stage musical, commissioned by Southwest Airlines, portrayed in the musical by a cute little airplane named T. J. who is encouraged to compete against the big airlines by a woman named after Amelia Earheart; DVD also includes the original cast recording on CD; Pro-shot for video.
Sight Unseen
5/22/04 ~ Broadway
Laura Linney, Ben Shenkman,Ana Reeder, Byron Jennings Excellent video with good picture and sound
Significant Other
3/2017 ~ Broadway
Gideon Glick, Lindsay Mendez, Barbara Barrie, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Sas Goldberg, John Behlmann, Luke Smith. Great HD capture of the new play where four friends navigate love, friendship, New York City and everything in between. A very relatable, humorous and thought provoking show, with terrific performances. 2 DISCS
Sitting Pretty
4/28/12 ~ New York
John Alban Coughlan, Scott Guthrie, Mary Stout, Diane Phelan, Chelsea Barker, Sara Jayne Blackmore, Graham Bailey, Paul Romero, Graham Stuart Allen Presented by Musicals Tonight! Filmed from the back of the small Lion Theatre, so heads fill the bottom 60% of the frame, but you still get a good sense of the show.
Sixteen Wounded
Act 1: 3/26/04 and Act 2: 4/7/04 ~ Broadway
Judd Hirsch, Omar Metwally, Martha Plimpton, Jan Maxwell Excellent video for Act one, Good video for Act two; nice sound throughout;
The Skin of Our Teeth (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
1983 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Blair Brown, Harold Gould, Rue McClanahan, Sada Thompson, John Houseman Pro-shot for TV
SKINTIGHT
June 2018 ~ Broadway ***
Idina Menzel, Jack Wetherall, Cynthia Mace, Stephen Carrasco, Will Brittain, Eli Gelb
Sly Fox
03/27/2004 ~ Broadway
Elizabeth Berkley (Mrs. Truckle), Eric Stoltz (Simon Able), Rachel York (Miss Fancy), René Auberjonois (Jethro Crouch), Linda Halaska (Sly’s Servant), Bob Dishy (Abner Truckle), Bronson Pinchot (Lawyer Craven)
A Small Family Business
2014 ~ London
Pro-Shot Neal Barry, Stephen Beckett, Matthew Cottle, Debra Gillet, Gawn Grainger, Amanda Hadingue The National Theatre Live Broacast of Alan Ayckbourn's wonderful play on entrepreneurial greed. 2 DISCS
Small Tragedy
2/21/04 ~ New York
Lee Pace, Rosemarie DeWitt, Daniel Eric Gold, Ana Reeder, Mary Shultz Head must be shot around for act one but act 2 much better, act 2 missing one minute in the middle. Good video 2 DISCS
The Snowman: The Live Stage Show
2010 ~ BBC-TV
Pro-Shot Lewis Coppen (The Boy), Brad Madison and Remy Martin (The Snowman), Giuseppe Lazzara (Coconut/Jack Frost), Matthew Graham (Dad/Father Christmas), Pier Carlo Gozzelino (Banana/Fred Astaire), Carley Best (Mom/Fox/Reindeer). Narrated by Joanna Lumley. “When a young boy’s snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve the two set off on a night time quest for adventure. On their travels they meet dancing penguins, reindeer and crowds of the Snowman’s friends. Will the Snowman escape the clutches of the evil Jack Frost as he soars through the night sky? And will he get his new friend back home before Christmas morning?” The theatre production of The Snowman, based on Raymond Briggs’ classic picture book and the animated film which followed, has been delighting audiences across the UK since 1993. This video documents the full length show which includes a blend of dance, breathtaking flying sequences along with plenty of fun and seasonal magic! The performance is accompanied by a live orchestra, and includes the classic song "Walking In The Air".
A Song at Twilight
3/22/14 ~ Pasadena, CA
Bruce Davidson, Sharon Lawrence, Roxanne Hart, Zach Bandler Nice capture of the Noel Coward play at Pasadena Playhouse; act one has a couple very quick dropouts, and one head that blocks the lower left corner of the stage; act two has no obstruction or blackouts; no washout amd picture is steady throughout, filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups and includes curtain call. 2 DVDs
A Spanish Play
2/3/07 ~ New York
Zoe Caldwell, Katherine Borowitz, Linda Emond, Denis O'Hare, Larry Pine A total of 3 short cover-ups none last more than 30 seconds; amazingly clear picture and excellent sound; great video
Spatter Pattern (or How I Got Away With It)
10/23/04 ~ New York, NY
Deirdre O'Connell, Peter Frechette, Darren Pettie, John Lavelle Occasional blackouts and heads in the frame; otherwise good picture and sound throughout
Steel Magnolias
1989 ~ Washington D.C.
Pro-Shot June Lockhart, Barbara Rush, Carole Cook, Margo Martindale, Tracy Shaffer, Dawn Hopper Recorded through the house camera at the Eisenhower Theatre at Kennedy Center, so it's a stationary full stage show, with audio patched in from the soundboard. The disc also includes a commercial for the show with June Lockhart and Barbara Rush.
Steel Magnolias
4/21/05 ~ Broadway
Delta Burke, Lily Rabe, Marsha Mason, Frances Sternhagen, Christine Ebersole and Rebecca Gayheart. Nicely done Dvd of a great show!
Steel Magnolias
9/27/03 ~ Richardson, TX
Ruth Ellen Heaton, Laura Alley, Melissa Tucker, Leslie Austin. A production of The Repertory Company Theatre. Semi-pro shot using one camera. Crystal clear images.
The Steward of Christendom
1/4/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Brian Dennehy, Mary-Pat Green, James Lancaster, Abby Wilde, Kalen Harriman, Carmela Corbett, Grant Palmer, Dylan Suanders Complete with no blackouts, no washout, and no obstruction; steady clear picture filmed in 16:9 and sound is good; very nice video 2 DVDs
Stick Fly
December 5, 2011 ~ Broadway
Tracie Thoms, Dule Hill, Mekhi Phifer, Condola Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Rosie Benton. Show features new music by Alicia Keys; good video; disc includes NY1 Review & Interviews.
Steambath
1973 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Bill Bixby, Valerie Perrine, Stephen Elliot, Herb Edelman, Kenneth Mars, Neil J. Schwartz TV adaptation of Bruce J. Friedman's Off-Broadway play. Interesting to note that due to it's content and brief nudity only 9 PBS stations originally carried Steambath, making it very hard to find for a long time; nice video
The Stendahl Synbdrome
4/4/04 ~ New York
Richard Thomas, Maria Tucci, Michael Countyrman, Jennifer Mudge, Yul Vazquez Interesting show of one-act plays which is disrupted in the first act by a lady in the audience who collapses and must be carried out. Good clear video
A Streetcar Named Desire
3/31/05 ~ Broadway
Stars Natasha Richardson, John C. Reilly, Amy Ryan and Chris Bauer. Good capture of show.
Story Theatre (Official Release)
1971 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Mildred Dunnock, David Clennon, Alvin Epstein Story Theatre consists of five fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, each told with a lean, stripped-down production style with no sets or fabulous costumes; all the trappings are created by the actors with their bodies and voices. The stories range from well-known favorites like "The Bremen Town Musicians" and "The Golden Goose" to more obscure but excellent tales like "The Blue Light," in which a soldier cast aside by his king gets his revenge with a little magic help.
String of Pearls
10/16/04 ~ New York
Antoinette LaVecchia, Ellen McLaughlin, Mary Testa, Sharon Washington Nice video with good closeups and excellent sound
Stoneface: The Rise And Fall And Rise Of Buster Keaton
June 6, 2014 Pasadena, CA
French Stewart (Buster Keaton), Joe Fria (Young Buster), Scott Leggett (Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle), Daisy Eagan (Mae Scriven), Jake Broder (Joseph Schenck), Tegan Ashton Cohan (Natalie Talmadge), Rena Strober (Norma Talmadge), Conor Duffy (Edward Sedgwick/George Jessel), Guy Picot (Charlie Chaplin), Pat Towne (Louis B Mayer), Ryan Johnson (The Pianist). Written by Vanessa Claire Stewart (French Stewart’s wife). “Chronicled through the lens of his own silent films, Stoneface recreates some of Buster Keaton’s most memorable gags live on stage, capturing the legend of a bygone era and telling the tale of the redemption of one of Hollywood’s greatest performers. It’s a parade of missteps and injustices, some perpetrated by Keaton and some upon him. Presented at the Pasadena Playhouse. The first minute or two are shaky with some blackouts, but the rest of the show is beautiful filmed with no issues.
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
8/2018 ~ Broadway
Cast: Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne, Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, TyDeFoe, Paul Schneider
Stop Kiss
November 6, 2014 ~ Pasadena, CA
Angela Lin (Callie), Sharon Leal (Sara), Jeff de Serrano (Detective Cole), Amanda Carlin (Mrs. Winsley/Nurse), John Sloan (George), Brandon Scott (Peter). Produced by The Pasadena Playhouse. “Originally produced Off-Broadway at The Public Theater, this critically acclaimed play received the GLAAD Media Award for Best New York Production. Stop Kiss tells the story of Sara and Callie, who are walking through New York City's West Village late at night when they share their first kiss. This leads to a vicious attack by an angry bystander, in which Sara is horribly injured. Throughout Stop Kiss, relationships are explored, formed, and even ended”. Beautifully filmed with a High Definition camcorder.
Suddenly Last Summer
1993 ~ BBC
Pro-Shot Cast: Maggie Smith, Rob Lowe, Natasha Richardson, Gillian Raine, Richard E. Grant. TV movie presentation, based on Tennessee William's play.
Suddenly Last Summer
11/22/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Blythe Danner, Becky Ann Baker, Carla Gugino, Gale Harold, Sandra Shipley, Karen Walsh, Wayne Wilcox) Excellent capture, very good sound and video.
Summer of '42
11/7/08 ~ Montville, New Jersey
Summer And Smoke
1982 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Mary Beth Peil (Alma Winemiller), John Buchanan Jr. (Robert Orth), Diane Barclay (Nellie Ewell), Charlotte Gardner (Mrs. Winemiller), Paul Kiegen (The Reverend Winemiller), Dennis Marshall (Archie Kramer). Music by Lee Hoiby, libretto by Lanford Wilson. Based on the play by Tennessee Williams. A production of The Chicago Opera Theatre where the work was given its premiere in 1971. It was revived in 1980, when this was filmed for PBS-TV. “Set in 1911 in Glorious Hill, a small Mississippi town, the story unfolds during several momentous months in the lives of two young adults who grew up as neighbors: John Buchanan Jr., a dashing doctor, and Alma Winemiller, the sweet but inhibited daughter of a pious minister. The action takes place within the confines of Alma's memory. She is seen, dressed in black, sitting and watching the winged statue of Eternity that overlooks the town square of Glorious Hill, Miss. Alma listens to voices from the past, the voices of children. A haughty little girl keeps urging a skeptical but impressed boy to be more imaginative and gentlemanly. He is more interested in kissing her. Jumping several years, the scene shifts to Alma, now a young lady, still preoccupied with John, who is studying to become a bacteriologist. Looking through microscopes, he tells her, ''you see a world and it's a mystery -part anarchy and part order.'' Fluttery Alma, daughter of a minister, is already having problems with a ''nervous heart.'' John tells her that she has a doppelganger, another person inside her trying to get out. Alma is passionately in love, of course, but will not admit it until, by the end of the story, it is too late”.
The Sunshine Boys
September 29, 2013 ~ Los Angeles
Willie Clark: Danny DeVito, Al Lewis: Judd Hirsch, Ben Silverman: Justin Bartha, Patient: Gibby Brand, Director: Frank Kopyc, Eddie: Matthew Bohrer, Miss MacKintosh: Annie Abrams, Registered Nurse: Johnnie Fiori. 2 DISCS
Superior Donuts
11/27/09 ~ Broadway
Michael McKean, Jon Michael Hill, Yasen Peyankov, Kate Buddeke, James Vincent Meredith, Jane Alderman, Cliff Chamberlain, Robert Maffia, Michael Garvey. Some obstructions with a few heads at the bottom, as well as one head on the right that blocks part of the front of the stage. 2 DISCS
The Supporting Cast
1981 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Sandy Dennis, Betty Garrett, Hope Lange, Jack Gilford, Joyce Van Patten Written by George Furth, directed by Gene Saks. Broadway flop with just 36 official performances. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Some slight generational loss.
Sylvia
11/2013 Kuwait
Pro-Shot Josef Stagg, Chelsey Stuyt, Sharon Williams, and Andrew Batty. This charming A. R. Gurney script was brought to the stage at Live Theater in November 2013. Directed by Hassan Rawas
Swimming in the Shallows
07/08/05 ~ Off-Broadway
Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Arden, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mary Schultz, Susan Pourfar, Murphy Geyer Filmed around a head but very good video; very close picture and great sound
Table Settings
1982 ~ HBO
Pro-Shot Robert Klein, Stockard Channing, Mindy Cohn, Eileen Heckart, James Kushner, Dinah Manoff, Peter Riegert, written and directed by James Lapine, originally produced off-B'way by Playwrights Horizon in 1979. "This early work by Lapine is prototypical American domestic comedy but with a gimmick of centering around night after night at the dinner table, this comedy is about three generations of a Jewish family, all the action takes place around an all purpose dining table, sometimes a restaurant table and other times the dining table of a Jewish mother to end all Jewish mothers, other characters include an exceedingly irreverent younger son, his martini swilling older brother, who is married to a shiksa, and the older brother's two "kids"
Take Me Out
3/26/03 ~ Broadway
Daniel Sunjata, Denis O' Hare, Neal Huff, Frederick Weller, David Eigenberg. Digital, excellent picture and sound quality. nice close-ups.
Taking My Turn
1984 ~ Pro-Video
Pro-Shot Margaret Whiting, Marni Nixon, Sheila Smith, Cissy Houston, Tiger Haynes, Victor Griffen, Mace Barrett, Ted Thurston. Pro-shot for video.
Talking Heads
7/26/03 ~ New York
A Lady of Letters performed by Christine Ebersole A Chip in the Sugar performed by Daniel Davis Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet performed by Lynn Redgrave Nice video; audio only for first 5 minutes; video almost all closeups with nice clear sound; good video
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
06/20/02 ~ Los Angeles
Valerie Harper,Tony Roberts, Michele Lee, Shirl Bernheim, Anil Kumar, basically a full stage shot but works very well for this show.
A Talent For Murder
1981 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Claudette Colbert, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Nancy Addison Altman, Shelly Desai, Barton Heyman, Liane Langland. RARE! Full show, recorded from a tripod. This is probably unedited Press Reel footage, that was intended to be edited down and used for media promotion. The story concerns an internationally successful mystery novelist whose relatives wouldn’t mind killing her to get their hands on her art collection. The play ran on Broadway for just 77 performances. Some slight generational loss.
A Talent For Murder
1984 ~ (Drama/Mystery/Comedy)
Pro-Shot Angela Lansbury, Lawrence Olivier, Charles Keating. Rare Showtime movie, based on the short lived Broadway play.
The Tallest Tree in the Forest
May 4th, 2014 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Daniel Beaty A near perfect capture of this fascinating one-man show at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles; a one minute blackout in each act; no washout or obstruction; filmed in 16:9 in mostly mediums and close-ups with the occasional wide shot to show the projections on the back wall; excellent picture and sound. Includes curtain call 2 DISCS
The Taming of the Shrew
2016 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot Chris Scott as Baptista; Stephanie Laaker as Katharina; Leah Eggiman as Bianca; Austin Hook as Hortensio; Steven Covert as Gremio; Connor Bosworth as Lucentio; Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles as Biondello; Daniel Parman as Petruchio; Bryson Kenworthy as Grumio; Sam Wells as Pendant; Brady Stoher as Vincentio. An American West spin on Shakespeare's sassy romantic comedy, "The Taming of the Shrew." Saloon owner, Baptista proclaims to the local cowboys, miners and outlaws that his youngest and most desirable daughter Bianca cannot be married until he "Rids his hands" of his elder daughter Kate-the notorious shrew.
Tape
2011 ~ UK
Pro-Shot Duncan Wigman, Jamie Sims, Charley Newton John A recorded dress rehearsal presentation from the UK's Prometheus Theatre Company of Stephen Belber's play
Tea At Five
03/29/2003 ~ Off-Broadway
Kate Mulgrew
Terrorism
6/4/05 ~ New York
Elizabeth Marvel, Adam Alexi-Malle, Alex Draper, Laura Esterman, Anna George, Darren Goldstein, Daniel Oreskes, Lola Pashalinski, R.E. Rodgers Missing first 30 seconds and shot around a head with a cover up for about a minute; nice picture and sound.
This Is How It Goes
03/12/2005 ~ New York
Ben Stiller, Amanda Peet, Jeffrey Wright A little spotlight washout in the first 7 minutes and one minute of the show is missing (camera problems) but great sound and picture throughout.
This is Our Youth
01/11/15 ~ Regional Theater
Jesse Massaro, John Connor, Erin Mellon A very interesting show that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The cast did a very good job of putting on this show. I was very impressed. The Video is pretty good, a bit jumpy the first 5 or so minutes gettig adjusted and late comers. However besides that it is fine. Also there is a bar that obstructs the end of the set but it usually filmed around.
Three Days of Rain
5/31/06 ~ Broadway
Cast: Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper. Nice filming and you can catch all the action of Julia's Broadway debut.
Three Hotels
June 2011 ~ Williamstown, MA
Steven Weber, Maura Tierney Produced at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Recorded through the house camera, so it's a stationary full-stage shot, with audio patched in from the sound board.
Three Sisters (Official Release)
1970 ~ TV Movie
Pro-Shot Alan Bates, Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Derek Jacobi, Laurence Olivier directed this filmed version of Anton Checkhov's play for the American Film Theatre series.
Three Sisters
2003 ~ London
Pro-Shot Kristin Scott Thomas, Douglas Hodge, Kate Burton, Madeleine Worrall, Eleanor Howell, David Burke, Tobias Menzies, Tom Beard, Margery Mason, Eric Sykes, Robert Bathurst, James Fleet, Susannah Wise, Sebastian Bates, David Antrobus, Brian Greene. PRO-SHOT. A new version of the play, originally written by Anton Chekhov and adapted by Christopher Hampton. This is the televised version of the West End show, filmed at The Playhouse in London in front of an audience. Also includes an interview.
Three Sisters
12/17/11 ~ 42nd Street Moon, San Francisco
Pro-Shot Kayla Berghoff (Miranda Vale/Gladys Crump), Peter Budinger (Bert/Sergeant Watt), Janine Burgener (Zenida Grundy/Mrs. Wickham), Michael Kern Cassidy* (Sir John Marsden), Danny Cozart (Gypsy Hood), Brittany Danielle * (Dorrie Barbour), Bill Fahrner *(George Purvis), Michael Patrick Gaffney* (Will Barbour), Riley Krull (Mary Barbour), Tony Panighetti* (Alf Barbour), Kate Paul (Tiny Barbour), Jessica Powell* (Lady Marsden/Mabel Tatmarsh), Christopher Reber* (Eustace Titherley), Michael Rhone (David Glainley/Cooney/Cpl. Blessington), * denotes Equity actor/actress 3 DISCS
Three Tall Women
04/19/2018 ~ Broadway
Cast: Glenda Jackson, Laurie Metcalf, Alison Pill
Thurgood (Official Release)
2011 ~ HBO-TV
Pro-Shot Laurence Fishburne Filmed at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theatre in Washington D.C., this one-man play stars Laurence Fishburne in his Tony nominated performance as Thurgood Marshall, the Civil Rights Lawyer and Supreme Court Justice.
Tidy Endings
1988 ~ HBO
Deeply moving drama adapted from Harvey Fierstein's play about settling the affairs of an AIDS victim by his ex-wife and gay lover, took four awards. It was named best dramatic special and Stockard Channing won an ACE award as best actress in a dramatic or theatrical special. Fierstein, her co-star, won an ACE for writing and another went to the director.
Times Square Angel
December 1985 ~ New York
Charles Busch, Robert Carey, Arnie Kolodner, Theresa Marlowe, Meghan Robinson
Very nice video with great closeups and sound
Time And The Conways
9/15/17 ~ American Airlines Theatre
Elizabeth McGovern, Steven Boyer, Anna Camp, Gabriel Ebert, Charlotte Parry, Matthew James Thomas, Anna Baryshnikov, Brooke Bloom, Alfredo Narciso, Cara Ricketts. A
Time Stands Still
1/22/11 ~ Broadway
Laura Linney, Brian D'Arcy James, Christina Ricci, Eric Bogosian. First minute of Act Two is audio only. Disc also includes around 50 minutes of talkbacks and interviews. Overall a good capture.
Torch Song Trilogy
1982 ~ Broadway
Harvey Fierstein Grant Shaud, Court Miller, Susan Edwards, Paul Joint, Diane Tarleton Recorded from the balcony. Some generational loss-but amazing clarity for being almost 25 years old!
Torch Song Trilogy
2006 ~ Off-Off-Broadway, The Gallery Players
Starring Seth Rudetsky in his first ever leading role. This is the theatre company the show started in back in the 70s. Also includes the 2004 Gypsy of The Year Competition. 2 Discs
Torch Song
10/20/17 ~ New York
Michael Urie, Mercedes Ruehl, Jack Difalco, Ward Horton, Roxanna Hope Radja, Michael Rosen Head visible at the bottom of the screen in very wide shots and a bit to the far left but nothing very obstructive; otherwise a great HD video with clear picture and sound
Touch
10/25/03 ~ New York
Michele Ammon, Matthew Del Negro, Yetta Gottesman, Tom Everett Scott Misses part of the first 10 minutes and some coverups during the show but otherwise a nice video with good close-ups & great sound
Treasure Island
5/14/16 ~ Berkeley, CA
John Babbo, Steven Epp, Christopher Donahue, Matt DeCaro, Kasey Foster, Philip R Smith, Alex Moggridge, Steve Pickering, Travis Delgado, Demetrios Troy, Anthony Irons, Matthew C. Yee A perfect capture of this new play with music at Berkeley Rep; no blackouts or washout and one head that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen, but it doesn't block the action. Excellent clear picture and sound; very nice video 2 DVDs
The Treatment
September 23, 2006 ~ Off-Broadway
Dylan McDermott (Man), Portia (Woman). Well filmed from the back of the house, with heads occasionally appearing along the bottom of the screen during the wide shots. Includes scanned Playbill information as well as a NY1 review.
The Trip to Bountiful
09-20-14 ~ US Tour
Mrs. Carrie Watts: Cicely Tyson, Ludie Watts: Blair Underwood, Jessie Mae Watts: Vanessa Williams, Thelma: Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Houston Ticket Agent/Sheriff: Devon Abner, Second Houston Ticket Agent: Wade Dooley, Roy: Arthur French A charming show with wonderful performances by this stellar cast. Cicely is endearing, and I particularly loved the banter between her and Vanessa. This is a very nice capture with no blackouts or washout, and only some small heads at the bottom that don’t affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. 2 DISCS
The Triple Happiness
8/21/04 ~ New York
Ally Sheedy, Betsy Aidem, Mark Blum, Marin Ireland, Keith Nobbs, Jesse J. Perez Nice video with heads in the way at times but filmed well between them; good clear sound and a combination of wide shots and closeups throughout
Tristan and Yseult
1/1/14 ~ Berkeley, CA
Andrew Durand, Patrycja Kujawska, Mike Shepherd, Craig Johnson, Carly Bawden, Giles King, Robert Luckay, Gareth Charlton About three blackouts in the first fifteen minutes, each lasting about a minute, and the show is intact after that; no obstruction and no washout; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs
Tru
1992 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot American Playhouse Series: Robert Morse plays Truman Capote in a one man show, in which he won a Tony Award for his performance. Shown on PBS and never commerically released.
True West
2001-08-12 ~ Showtime
Pro-Shot Bruce Willis(Lee), Chad Smith (Austin), Andrew Alburger (Saul Kimmer), and DanielleKennedy (Mom). Bruce Willis stars on the small screen August 12 in a production of Sam Shepard's TrueWest, filmed live in 2001 at the Company of Fools' Liberty Theatre in Hailey,Idaho.
Tryst
4/2/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Maxwell Caulfield, Amelia Campbell, Tryst tells the story of how George Love, a handsome con man who woos love starved women, meets Adelaide Pinchon, a desperate woman, who dreams beyond her mundane world at the local millinery store, Mr. Love has a history of illicit affairs but after meeting the fantasizing shop girl there's a twist of fate, excellent quality video and sound, nice close up
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
August 30 1998 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Helen Hunt, Paul Rudd, Kyra Sedgewick, Brian Murray, Amy Hill, Phillip Bosco, Max Wright, David Patrick Kelly, Daniel Sunjata 1998 Lincoln Center Revival filmed for Live from Lincoln Center, BEAUTIFUL set by Bob Crowley
Twelfth Night (Official Release)
2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot Stephen Fry, Mark Rylance, Samuel Barnett, Liam Brennan, Paul Chahidi, Johnny Flynn Presented at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. Pro-shot, and simulcast to theatre's worldwide.
Twelfth Night
November 2013 ~ Broadway ***NFT***
Cast: Mark Rylance (Olivia), Liam Brennan (Orsino), Samuel Barnett (Viola), Stephen Fry (Malvolio), Peter Hamilton Dyer (Feste), Paul Chahidi (Maria), Colin Hurley (Sir Toby Belch), Angus Wright (Sir Andrew Aguecheek), Joseph Timms (Sebastian), John Paul Connolly (Sebastian) Commentary: Amazing show by the RSC company (all-male cast), faithful adaptation with wonderful comedy. Rylance is brilliant as Olivia. This is not an easy show to film, and there are some obstruction at the front of the stage, and moments of shakiness. Complete show, includes curtain call and BCEFA speech. 2 DISCS
Twentieth Century
3/13/04 ~ Broadway
Alec Baldwin, Anne Heche, Tom Aldredge, Dan Butler, Stephen DeRosa, Julie Halston, Kellie Overbey, Ryan Shively Excellent picture and sound, nice closeups; 1st generation from the master. Video includes the 1978 Tony Awards performance of the nominated musical "On the Twentieth Century"
Twilight: Los Angeles
2012 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot Anna Deavere Smith's powerful one-woman theater piece about the 1991 Rodney King beating, the violent aftermath of the 1992 verdict, and the lasting impact of the L.A. riots on America's conscience. Award-winning director Marc Levin weaves Smith's stage performance with news footage and interviews to create a portrait of rage, sorrow, loss, and battered hope.
The Understudy
January 17th, 2010 ~ New York
Justin Kirk, Mark Paul Gosselaar, Julie White Shot in the orchestra so shot around heads. Clear video and good sound; nice video
Uncommon Women and Others (Official Release)
1978 ~ TV Movie
Pro-Shot Meryl Streep, Swoozie Kurtz, Jill Eikenberry. Framed by a present-day luncheon between old friends, the autobiographical play flashes back to 1971, their senior year at Mount Holyoke College, where young women are groomed for "Gracious Living" and high expectations.
An Unexpected Evening With June Havoc
1985 ~ London
Pro-Shot Televised version of June Havoc's one woman West End show from London. She talks about her life, her mother Rose and sister Gypsy Rose Lee and her years in show business from starring in vaudeville, barely surviving the depression in marathon dance shows, and becoming a Broadway star in such shows as the original Pal Joey. Very interesting and entertaining. Some generational loss.
Unnatural Acts
7/22/11 ~ Off-Broadway
Jess Burkle, Joe Curnutte, Frank De Julio, Roe Hartrampf, Roderick Hill, Max Jenkins, Brad Koed, Jerry Marsini, Devin Norik, Will Rogers and Nick Westrate. Filmed from the front-row near the left side of the stage in a small theater, at an angle. Very clear quality.
The Underclassmen
11/29/14 ~ New York
Matt Dengler, Billy Hepfinger, Jessica Grove, Piper Goodeve, Marrick Smith, Jeremy Morse, Jordan Bondurant, Davey Rosenberg, Matt Gibson, Ian Fairlee, Jason Edward Cook, Christopher Herr, Elizabeth Burton, Holland Grossman, Adam Machart, CJ Pawlikowski, Michael Romeo Ruocco, Liz Shivener, Whitney Winfield Story is adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise and is inspired by his years at Princeton; captured well overall; three blackouts in act one; the first three and a half minutes of the show, and two blackouts in the middle of the act that last about two and a half minutes each; a few heads at the bottom of the screen that frequently block the actors feet, but never block the action. Excellent clear sound 2 DVDs
Up Against It
11/19/89 ~ New York
Roger Bart, Phillip Casnoff, Alison Frasier, Toni DiBuono, Dan Tubb Music by Todd Rundgren. Book by Joe Orton. Produced by Joseph Papp for The Public theatre. Originally meant as a screenplay for The Beatles, which if produced would have been their third film (following "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help"). Following the screenplay, the story chronicles the misadventures of three prodigal friends (Orton had eliminated the George Harrison role after the Beatles turned down the script) who are victimized in a flagrant battle between the sexes. They become involved in a plot to assassinate the first female Prime Minister of Britain. Generally panned by the critics, the show closed after just 16 performances. Because it was filmed in a small Off-Broadway theatre, there are heads in the bottom of the frame, but not too bad
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom
June 1985 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Charles Busch, Tom Aulino, Arnie Kolodner First performed at the Limbo lounge in New York's East Village in 1984. One of the longest running shows in Off broadway history! All female parts are performed by men. Hilarious! Amazingly good archive of the show!
Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom
March 28th, 2005 ~ Broadway Concert
Pro-Shot Charles Busch, Julie Halston, Sutton Foster, Brent Barrett, Phyllis Newman, Mario Cantone, Bruce Vilanch, Rebecca Luker .
The Vandal
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot The playwriting debut of actor Hamish Linklater (“Music in the Moonlight,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine”). Set on a freezing night in Kingston, New York, a woman meets a boy at a bus stop. The play is about how we live and the stories we tell ourselves when we’re haunted by the people we’ve loved and lost. Directed by Jim Simpson. With Deirdre O’Connell, Zach Grenier, and Noah Robbins. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
Vanities
1981 ~ LA, Westwood Playhouse
Pro-Shot Meredith Baxter, Shelley Hack, Annette O'Toole) Pro-Shot for HBO. Very good sound and video with minimal generational loss.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
March 27th, 2013 ~ Broadway
Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Billy Magnussen, Shalita Grant
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
March 1, 2014 ~ Los Angeles, CA ***NFT Until June 15, 2014***
Mark Blum (Vanya), Kristine Nielsen (Sonia), Christine Ebersole (Masha), David Hull (Spike), Shalita Grant (Cassandra), Liesel Allen Yeager (Nina) Near perfect capture of the L.A. production of this great play, one quick drop out in Act I but the video is perfect other than this with no washout or obstruction, there's a high pitched squeal from an audience member's hearing device that can be heard a couple of times but it's short lived and the dialogue can be heard clearly over it, filmed in 16:9 with wides, mediums and close-ups, includes a somewhat obstructed curtain call. 2 DISCS
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
June 7th, 2014 ~ The Old Globe
Vanya: Martin Moran, Sonia: Marcia DeBonis, Masha: Candy Buckley, Spike: Tyler Lansing Weaks, Cassandra: Hanefah Wood, Nina: Allison Layman A very nice capture of The Old Globe’s production. The cast is fantastic, and they play off each other very well. It’s great to see new faces in each role, and a fresh take on each character. I particularly loved Marcia’s Sonia. The show has no washout, no obstruction, and very steady filming. There is a two minute blackout before/during Nina’s entrance, but the show is otherwise fully captured. As usual, it’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups, and the sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. 2 DISCS
Venus in Fur
10/18/11 ~ Broadway
Cast: Hugh Dancy, Nina Arianda
Verna: USO girl
Sissy Spacek is Verna, USO Girl, a kindhearted - but not particularly talented - member of a performing troupe in World War II Belgium. She wins the heart of an American soldier, memorably played by William Hurt. An entertaining look at the camaraderie between USO entertainers and combat troops. Also starring Sally Kellerman. This play was produced for television and is part of the Broadway Theater Archive. It's a wonderful trip to a bygone era with stellar performances by William Hurt and Sissy Spacek. Pro shot crystal clear DVD
The Vertical Hour
11/17/2006 ~ Broadway
Julianne Moore, Bill Nighy, Dan Bittner, Andrew Scott, Rutina Wesley
A View From A Bridge
January 6th, 2010 ~ Broadway
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. Video features Santino Fontana This was filmed right before he was injured in previews and replaced!
A View from the Bridge
2/21/16 ~ Broadway ***
Mark Strong, Nicola Walker, Phoebe Fox, Russell Tovey, Michael Zegen, Michael Gould, Richard Hansell. Excellent HD capture of the Final Broadway Performance. Superb strong performances from the entire cast in this dark Arthur Miller drama. A wonderfully intense play that keeps building with tension, you could cut with a knife. 2 DISCS
A View from The Bridge
10/15/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Frederick Weller, Catherine Combs, Andrus Nichols, Thomas Jay Ryan, Dave Register, Howard W. Overshown, Alex Esola, Danny Binstock Beautiful capture with no washout or obstruction and just one very quick dropout; filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Excellent clear sound. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. Very good video
Vincent
1981 ~ A&E-TV
Pro-Shot Leonard Nimoy Pro-shot video filmed at the Guthrie Theater; good video with clear and picture and sound
The Violet Hour
11/1/03 ~ Broadway
Scott Foley, Robert Sean Leonard, Mario Cantone, Dagmara Dominczyk, Robin Miles Some close ups, some problems with the camera in act 2 but still a pretty good video; however, first 11 minutes of video was sound only; 1st generation from the master
The Vote
5/7/15 ~ Donmar Warehouse / BBC-TV
Judi Dench, Catherine Tate, Timothy West, Nina Sosanya, Mark Gatiss, Finty Williams
Broadcast live on the play's final night of a three week run which also coincided with Britain's elections
Waiting for Godot
Act 1: June 17th, 2009; Act 2: July 6th, 2009 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Bill Irwin, John Goodman, John Glover, Matthew Schechter Well filmed video with good clear sound and some close-ups; good picture and nice video
Waiting for Godot
November 24, 2013 ~ Broadway
Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley, Aidan Gemme Opening Night video; first couple of minutes of each play is audio only, but it's an unobstructed, steady shot. Very minor wandering. Includes curtain call. 2 DISCS
Wait Until Dark
1982 ~ HBO-TV
Pro-Shot Katharine Ross, Stacy Keach, Joshua Bryant, Paul Gillenberg, David Leisure, Natalie May Pro-shot video, filmed before an audience.
A Walk in the Woods
1988 ~ PBS broadcast
Pro-Shot Sam Waterston and Robert Prosky. Very good sound and video
War Horse
09/17/11 ~ Broadway
Seth Numrich, Matt Doyle, Stephen Plunkett, Peter Hermann, T. Ryder Smith, Alyssa Bresnahan Nice clear shots and audio of this beautifully creative show. 2 Discs
War Horse
January 27, 2013 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Andrew Veenstra (Albert Narracott), Todd Cerveris (Ted Narracott/Colonel Strauss),Chad Jennings (Chapman Carter/Corporal Klebb/Manfred), Michael Stewart Allan (Private Klausen/Allan), Jason Alan Carvell (Thomas Bone/Sergeant Fine), Danny Beiruti (John Greig), Angela Reed (Rose Narracott), Andrew May (Captain Friedrich Muller/Priest), Grayson DeJesus (Captain Charles Stewart), Megan Loomis (Private David Taylor), Lavita Shaurice (Emilie), Catherine Gowl (Matron Callaghan), Laurabeth Breya (Annie Gilbert). The show is completely intact from start to finish, no blackouts or obstruction whatsoever. There is a bit of washout in high contrast scenes. It’s filmed in 16:9, mostly wides and mediums, with a few occasional close-ups. The sound is quiet in places, but always listenable. 2 DVDS
War Horse at the Proms
12/26/2014 ~ London
Pro-Shot A Prom inspired by the National Theatre’s play based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, featuring a new suite created by Adrian Sutton from his score for the original production, as well as other music from the period with performers including the Proms Military Wives Choir and Gareth Malone.
Water by the Spoonful
8-31-14 ~
Elliot: Miles Gaston Villanueva, Yazmin: Sabina Zuniga Varela, Odessa: Zilah Mendoza, Orangutan: Anna Ishida, Fountainhead: Patrick Kelly Jones, Chutes&Ladders: Anthony J Haney, Professor/Ghost/Policeman: George Psarras A perfect capture of this interesting play at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. There are no blackouts, no obstruction, and just some slight washout in some wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. 2 DISCS
The Water's Edge
7/5/06 ~ New York
Kate Burton, Tony Goldwyn, Mamie Gummer Beautifully filmed with great close-ups.
THE WAVERLY GALLERY
October 2018 ~ Broadway ***
Elaine May, Lucas Hedges, Joan Allen, Michael Cera, David Cromer
Well
3/24/06 ~ Broadway
Lisa Kron, Jayne Houdyshell, Daniel Breaker, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, John Hoffman, Christina Kirk Great closeups and sound; excellent video; includes NY1 reviews and interviews
WHAT ABOUT DICK?
April 2012 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Pro-Shot Russell Brand, Billy Connolly, Tim Curry, Eric Idle, Eddie Izzard, Jane Leeves, Jim Piddock, Tracey Ullman, Sophie Winkleman Pro-shot video; very well done
What The Butler Saw
1987 ~ BBC TV
Pro-Shot Tyler Butterworth, Dinsdale Landen, Tessa Peaks-Jones, Bryan Pringle, Prunela Scales Proshot video filmed for television
What the Butler Saw
12/14/14 ~ Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles
Charles Shaughnessy, Sarah Manton, Frances Barber, Angus McEwan, Paxton Whitehead, Rod McLachlan Hilarious show set in a psychiatric ward with great British humor and sexual hijinks, cast has superb timing and the whole show is a joy to watch, great captured with no obstruction and no wash out, one quick single drop out, filmed in widescreen with a mix of wides, mediums and close-ups, sound is excellent, includes curtain call but no playbill scans 2 DVDs
Who Killed Woody Allen?
12/19/03 ~ New York
Christopher Wisner, Peter Loureiro, Jillann Dugan, Jon Shaver Sound only for first 5 minutes; not the best picture but good sound.
Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
4/16/00 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Pro-Shot Uta Hagen, Jonathan Pryce, Mia Farrow, Peter Gallagher This was a semi-staged benefit performance, with the actors holding their scripts. Uta Hagen recreates her role of Martha from the 1962 original Broadway production. Filmed using one camera on a tripod.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
4/2/05 ~ Broadway
Bill Irwin, Kathleen Turner, Mireille Enos, David Harbour Excellent video despite the problems with seats and heads blocking the way; great sound as always
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
2/12/11 ~ Chicago ***
PreBroadway: Tracy Letts, Amy Morton, Carrie Coon and Madison Dirks. Great capture of this PreBroadway production where it began in Chicago. A year and a half later this production with cast intact landed on Broadway. For the first act in wide shots two heads block the far sides. Mostly this is not an issue since zoomed in past them for midsize shots and most of the action is center stage. 2 Discs
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
November, 2012 ~ Broadway
Cast: Amy Morton (Martha), Tracy Letts (George), Madison Dirks (Nick), Carrie Coon (Honey) This is such a brilliant play and the whole cast gave spectacular performances. I love this revival, the characters are less shrill. In 3 acts, missing the first 3 minutes of the first and last act, and a head in the bottom of some shots but nothing too distracting. Filmed from the orchestra with great close-ups. 3 DISCS
Whoop Up
7/12/07 ~ New York
Matt David, David Demato, Christopher deProphetis, Alison Renee Foster, Nicole Hilliger, Dan Joiner, Gretchen Reinhagen, Michelle Solomon, Rachel Louise Thomas, Brian Walker, John Weigand Presented as part of the "Closing Notice" series at the Opening Doors Theatre Company in New York City. Filmed using onecamera on a tripod at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.
Whoopi
November 26, 2004 Broadway
Whoopi Goldberg's one woman show which saw 72 performances on Broadway. Filmed from the balcony. Includes scanned Playbill information.
Wigfield
7/17/03 ~ New York
Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello A little shakey but still good video with lots of close ups; show based on their book of the same title
Wilhelm Reich In Hell (A Musical)
2005 ~ filmed for TV
Pro-Shot Elizabeth Clemmons, Bridget Bonon, Jessica Lindsay, Larry Cloven, Neil Donahue, Ray Paolantonio Filmed using multiple cameras on stage. Based on the 1994 Off-Broadway production. Good video
Wintertime
3/18/04 ~ New York
Marsha Mason, Paul Schoeffler,Tina Benko, Brienin Bryant,T. Scott Cunningham, Carmen de Lavallade, Nicholas Hormann, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Marylouse Burke, Christopher Denham Nice clear video; some closeups but mostly stage shots with good sound and nice capture
Wise Up
2011 ~ San Francisco
Scott Turco, George N. Roses, Wendy Tobias, Johnny Gullotto, Alanna Pinell, Brian Tognotti, Shane Kroll, Tom McElroy, Michael Cronin, David Kadel, Stephanie Lynne Smith, Jen Brown, Andra Kimball, Richard Rosser "Wise Up!" premiered to sold-out crowds for Christmas at MCC San Francisco, self-produced with Stephanie Smith. This amateur video was taken from the back row.
Wishful Drinking (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
2010 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Carrie Fisher
Wit
February 1, 2012 ~ Broadway
Cynthia Nixon, Pun Bandhu, Suzanne Bertish, Michael Countreyman, Jessica Dickey, Chike Johnson, Greg Keller, Carra Patterson, Zachary Spicer Filmed in HD 16:9 Widescreen; very good video with clear picture and sound; disc includes NY1 review
The Woman in Black
08/07/04 ~ New York
Christopher Ravenscroft, Sebastian Harcombe Good video, slightly dark. Very good sound.
The Women
1/2002 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Rue McLanahan, Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Tilly, Kristen Johnson, Jennifer Coolidge, Mary Louise Wilson. Professional PBS telecast of the final performance.
Women Behind Bars
1976 ~ Off Broadway
Pat Ast Semi-pro shot, using one camera on a tripod. In black and white.
The Woodsman
9/2/16 ~ PBS Television New York
Pro-Shot Benjamin Bass, Naomi Florin, Will Gallacher, Alex J. Gould, Amanda A. Lederer, Lauren Nordvig, James Ortiz, Eliza Martin Simpson, Meghan St. Thomas, Sophia Zukoski A captured live performance September 2 at 9 PM at Off-Broadway's New World Stages for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) new season of Theater Close-Up. The performance was captured in partnership with streaming platform BroadwayHD. Pro-shot; nice video
A Word Or Two
02/9/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Christopher Pluumer, this show was written and arranged by Plummer, directed by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, Plummer confesses to being "hooked on the intoxication of words", spent much of his time growing up in Montreal reading Ben Jonson, George Bernard Shaw, Shakesepeare, Rudyard Kipling, A.A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Lord Byron, Dylan Thomas, W.H. Auden, Stephen Leacock and others, his personal take on these literary giants forms a journey forms a journey from childhood to old age, one short 10 second black out, an occasional glimpse of a head in the way, nicely filmed.
The World of Sholom Aleichem
1959 ~ TV Movie
You Can't Take It With You
1984 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Jason Robards, Colleen Dewhurst, George Rose, Nicholas Surovy, Bill McCutcheon Filmed for TV during the production's Broadway run.
You Can’t Take It With You
November, 2014 | Broadway
Cast: James Earl Jones (Martin Vanderhof), Rose Byrne (Alice), Elizabeth Ashley (Olga), Annaleigh Ashford (Essie), Johanna Day (Mrs Kirby), Julie Halston Gay Wellington), Byron Jennings (Mr Kirby), Patrick Kerr (Mr DePinna), Fran Kranz (Tony Kirby), Mark Linn-Baker (Paul Sycamore), Kristine Nielsen (Penelope Sycamore) This is such a hilarious and quirky show, great cast. Act 1 starts about a minute late and there’s some wandering and a couple of blackouts, Act 2 and 3 are unobstructed and very steady. 2 DISCS
You Can't Take It With You
12/26/14 ~ Broadway
James Earl Jones, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Ashley, Annaleigh Ashford, Johanna Day, Julie Halston, Byron Jennings, Patrick Kerr, Fran Kranz, Mark Linn-Baker, Kristine Nielsen, Reg Rogers, Will Brill, Crystal Dickinson, Marc Damon Johnson First 5 minutes of act one is blacked out, and there is one more quick dropout; otherwise nicely captured overall, but there is obstruction from heads that block the actors' feet, but action is rarely missed; excellent clear sound and nice video 3 DVDs
12 Angry Men
10/30/04 ~ Broadway
Tom Aldregge, Mark Blum, Philip Bosco, Larry Bryggman, Robert Clohessy, Peter Friedman, Boyd Gaines, Kevin Geer, Michael Mastro, Matte Osian, John Pankow, James Rebborn, Adam Trese
12 Angry Men
November 8, 2013 ~ Pasadena
Scott Lowell (Foreman of the Jury), Jeff Williams (Juror 2), Gregory North (Juror 3), Robert Picardo (Juror 4), Jacques C. Smith (Juror 5), Ellis E. Williams (Juror 6), Barry Pearl (Juror 7), Jason George (Juror 8), Adolphus Ward (Joror 9), Bradford Tatum (Juror 10), Clinton Derricks-Carroll (Juror 11), Adam J. Smith A very nice capture of this powerful play. The mixed race casting adds additional layers to Rose’s great writing, and the play’s message is just as relevant today as it was almost 60 years ago. The cast is full of familiar faces from both stage and screen, and each of them gives an exceptional performance; Jason George in particular carries the Henry Fonda role very well. Three of the first five minutes are blacked out, but the show is completely intact after that. There is one head that can occasionally be seen in the lower left corner of the screen, but it never blocks the action. The video has no washout. It’s filmed in 16:9 with mostly wides and mediums to capture the large cast, but there are a few close-ups throughout. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDS
1984
7/2017 ~ Broadway ***
Tom Sturridge, Olivia Wilde, Reed Birney, Wayne Duvall, Carl Hendrick Louis, Nick Mills. Excellent HD capture of George Orwell's iconic novel. This controversial and graphic Big Brother play had multiple people leaving their seats. 2 DISCS
1984
Oct 2017 ~ Maryland
Pro-shot Matt Lee, Tim Seltzer, Daniel Valentin-Morales, Steve Custer, Margaret Anne Murphy, JD Sibert Based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, Michael Gene Sullivan’s provocative adaption is not your father’s 1984. Winston Smith, a cog in the giant machine state of Oceania, is physically and mentally under the eye of Big Brother. He is caught struggling for scraps of love and freedom in a world awash with distrust and violence.
110 STORIES
9/10/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Benjamin Bratt, Edie Falco, James Gandolfini, Neil Patrick Harris, Susan Sarandon
27 Wagons Full of Cotton
1989 ~ A&E
Pro-Shot
33 Variations
February 27, 2011 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Jane Fonda, Samantha Mathis, Greg Keller, Don Amendolia, Grant James Varjas, Zach Grenier, Susan Kellermann, Scott Barrow, Caitlin O'Connell, Yvonne Woods Slaten A couple quick dropouts, but no major blackouts; some washout in the wides, but nothing too terrible; no obstructions from heads or railings; excellent sound 2 DVDs
The 39 Steps
6/13/09 ~ Broadway
Sean Mahon, Jill Paice, Jeffrey Kuhn, Arnie Burton. Very nice rare video, filmed from the left side with clear sound and good picture throughout.
6 Characters In Search Of An Author
10/17/76 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Pat Ast, Andy Griffith, John Houseman, Lawrence Hugo, Julie Adams, Will Albert, Timothy Blake, Patricia Hitchcock, Philip Epstein, Jeremy Foster. Directed by Stacey Keach. Based on the 1922 Broadway play by Luigi Pirandello. Pro-shot, good video
700 Sundays
3/11/05 ~ Broadway
Billy Crystal. Filmed from the balcony. Occasional heads at bottom of screen, but never really get in the way. Includes scanned Playbill info.
700 Sundays
Jan 2014 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Billy Crystal. Filmed live on Broadway, this was a limited run of Billy Crystal's 2005 autobiographical one-man show that won him a Tony Award.
Above the Fold
February 2, 2014 ~ Pasadena Playhouse
Taraji P Henson (Jane), Arye Gross (Marvin), Kristopher Higgins (Victor), Mark Kildreth (Lorne), Kristy Johnson (Monique), Joe Massingill (Bobby), Seamus Mulcahy (Eric), world premiere, "Jane" an African-American newspaper reporter from NY flies to a Southern university where three white fraternity members have been accused of raping a young African-American woman, this show asks tough questions about exploitation of tradegy, the cost of success and the dangers that come when ambition collides with truth, loosely based on the 2006 Duke lacrosse case where three student athletes were falsely accused of raping an African American stripper 2 DISCS
Absolute Hell
1991 ~ BBC
Pro-Shot
Absurd Person Singular
10/8/05 ~ Broadway
Sam Robards, Mireille Enos, Clea Lewis, Alan Rush, Deborah Rush, Paxton Whitehead Good clear video with excellent picture and sound with closeups throughout; video includes NY1 Opening night coverage and reviews
Ace
2017 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot ACE is a brisk comedy written and performed by Emmy Award-winning Letterman writer Ted Greenberg. Ted drives a NYC cab with one screaming deadline in front of him: he must turn in the paper by midnight or his long cherished degree-pending status at Harvard will be snatched away. Forever.
Act One
2015 ~ PBS Broadcast
Pro-Shot
After (Workshop)
1.10.15 ~ Regional Theater
Meg Chamberlain, Geoff Wilson, Sue Wismar Trent Rowland, Danny Turek, Emily Kacsandi
Such a wonderful production, this is a not a production to be missed. I strongly recommend this to any comedy lover. This is such a funny show, I really enjoyed this. This is a workshop of the show so there is very little set but it does not effect it honestly. The video is great to, it has nice close ups. It also follows everything very good, the only problem is that the show takes place outside so during the last 20 mins it gets dark to show night.
After Ashley
February 19th, 2005 ~ Off Broadway
Anna Paquin, Kieran Culkin, Tim Hopper, Grant Shaud Great video with great sound; hard to do in such a small theatre but looks great
After the Fall
July 3rd, 2004 ~ Broadway
Peter Krause, Carla Gugino, Jessica Hecht, Vivienne Benesch, Candy Buckley
Agnes of God
1983 ~ Boston
Pro-Shot Elizabeth Ashley, Mercedes McCambridge, Maryann Plunkett Looks like a one camera proshot with sound from the soundboard as both sound and video are clear and detailed. Excellent sound and video for the time.
Ain't Supposed to Die A Natural Death
4/22/06 ~ New York
Kimberlee, Mo Brown, Jordan Brown, Neil Dawson,Tracy Jack, Keith Arthur Bolding,April McCants, John Andrew Morrison, Taharaq Patterson, Charles Rueben, Chudney Sykes,Willie Teacher, James Tolbert, Glenn Turner, Robyn Landiss Walker, Althea Vyfius Good video with a wall, waitresses, spotlight and other people issues for moments but still a nice video in an unusual environment; good picture and closeups
All About Me
3/17/10 ~ Broadway
Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein. Nice quality of this short lived Broadway show of Dame Edna's newest show. Includes around 40 minutes of bonus interviews/behind the scenes clips.
Alice At The Palace (Official Release)
1981 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Meryl Streep, Betty Aberlin (of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood fame), Debbie Allen, Stuart Baker-Bergen, Richard Cox, Sheila Dabney, Rodney Hudson, Michael Jeter, Charles Lanyer, Mark Linn-Baker. A modern re-telling of Alice In Wonderland, originally broadcast on NBC-TV. Excellent quality, but the show itself is a train wreck.
Alice in Wonderland
1983 ~ PBS Television
Pro-Shot Kate Burton, Eve Arden, Kaye Ballard, Richard Burton, James Coco,Tony Cummings,André De Shields, Colleen Dewhurst, Andre Gregory, Geoffrey Holder, Zeljko Ivanek, Nathan Lane, Donald O'Connor,Austin Pendleton, Maureen Stapleton Great Performances PBS broadcast; nice video
All About Bette: An Interlude With Bette Davis
2018 ~ Texas
Pro-Shot Morgana Shaw stars in her touring one-woman show in which she embodies the legendary Bette Davis.
All My Sons
1986 ~ TV
All My Sons
September 2010 ~ London
Pro-Shot Zoe Wanamaker, David Suchet, Steven Elder, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Claire Hackett, Olivia Darnley. Howard Davies acclaimed production of Arthur Miller's classic 20th Century drama, produced by London's National Theatre and recorded live on September 29th and 30th, 2010 for broadcast to theatres around the world.
All That I Will Ever Be
1/27/07 ~ New York
Peter Macdissi,Austin Lysy, Patch Darragh, Kandiss Edmundson, David Margulies,Victor Slezakone One 30-second cover up for late seaters; no other problems with great sound and beautiful closeups throughout
Amadeus
7/6/06 ~ Stockbridge, MA
Randy Harrison, Jonathan Epstein, Ron Bagden, Tara Franklin, Bob Jaffe, Tom Story. A production of the Berkshire Theatre Festival. Unfortunately, lots of cover ups and "stage searching". What is captured is crystal clear, and you can still get a good appreciation of the show. Includes scanned information from the program. 2 DISCS
American Buffalo
2013 ~ Limerick, Ireland
Pro-Shot Stefan Barry as Donny DuBrow, Darren Maher as Walter 'Teach' and Gerr Meaney as Bobby. American Buffalo is a 1975 play by American playwright David Mamet which had its premiere in a showcase production at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago. After two more showcase productions it opened on Broadway in 1977.
Amy's View
1998 ~ Broadway
Cast: Judi Dench, Tate Donovan, Samantha Bond, Ronald Pickup, Anne Pitoniak, Willis Sparks, Maduka Steady Mainly a full stage shot. Good video, though.
AN ACT OF GOD
July 2015 ~ Broadway
Jim Parsons, Christopher Fitzgerald, Tim Kazurinsky. Excellent HD capture of this hilarious show. Jim did a terrific job as God and was such a fun show. Everything you ever wanted to know about God and his choices are answered here! 2 DISCS
AN ACT OF GOD
February 14, 2016 ~ Los Angeles
Sean Hayes, David Josefsberg, James Gleason. Sean Hayes is absolutely hysterical as God. The show is full of great adlibs, one-liners, and recent pop-culture references, many of which are different from the Broadway version. This is a near perfect capture with no washout, no obstruction, and just one quick dropout. The show is 90 minutes with no intermission. It’s filmed in 16:9 with mostly close-ups and a few wider shots. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
An Act of God
July 24, 2016 ~ Broadway
Sean Hayes (God), David Josefberg (Michael), James Gleason (Gabriel) Notes: Beautiful HD capture of the Broadway Revival, with Sean as God for the return engagement and current jokes. Some great adlibs when latecomers take nearly 2 minutes getting into their seats. Also when he puts the phone in the goblet and misses, then references Patti Lupone!
An Almost Holy Picture
2/21/02 ~ Broadway
Kevin Bacon Good video, nice picture and sound
An Iliad
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Co-adapted by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson, based on Homer’s Iliad translated by Robert Fagles. A sprawling yarn based on the epic poem, An Iliad spins the familiar tale of gods and goddesses, undying love and endless battles told through an original and immediate voice. An account of humanity’s unshakeable attraction to violence, destruction, and chaos. Has anything really changed since the Trojan War? Directed by Lisa Peterson. With Denis O’Hare (“Dallas Buyer’s Club,” “True Blood”). Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
An Inspector Calls
2014 ~ Rosenberg, TX
Pro-Shot Ron M Saville, Jaime Gonzalez, LeAnn Cernoch, Sharon Appel, David Hiebert, Randy McKee, Jean Oldmixon
The Anarchist
November 14th, 2012 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone, Debra Winger. Second preview well shot
The Andersonville Trial
1970 ~ TV Movie
Pro-Shot William Shatner, Richard Basehart, Martin Sheen, Jack Cassidy
ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
4/2018 ~ Broadway ***NFT***
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane, Lee Pace, Susan Brown, Denise Gough, Amanda Lawrence, Beth Malone, James McArdle, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Rowan Ian Seamus Magee, Matty Oaks, Jane Pfitsch, Ron Todorowski, Silvia Vrskova, Lucy York
ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA
5/2018 ~ Broadway ***NFT***
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane, Lee Pace, Susan Brown, Denise Gough, Amanda Lawrence, Beth Malone, James McArdle, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Rowan Ian Seamus Magee, Matty Oaks, Jane Pfitsch, Ron Todorowski, Silvia Vrskova, Lucy York
Ann
3/9/13 ~ Broadway
Holland Taylor, Julie White (Voice of Nancy Kohler). Great performance by Holland Taylor, video takes a few minutes to settle in. Missing the first 5 minutes of act 2, but otherwise a nice unobstructed capture, slight wandering but mostly very steady.
Ann
2018 ~ BroadwayHD
Holland Taylor, Julie White A no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary governor of Texas. This inspiring and hilarious new play brings us a complex and colorful character bigger than the state from which she hailed. Written and performed by Emmy® Award winner Holland Taylor, ANN takes a revealing look at the impassioned woman who enriched the lives of her followers, friends and family.
Anna in the Tropics
2003 – 11 – 12 ~ Broadway
Jimmy Smits (Juan Julian), Priscilla Lopez (Ofelia), David Zasyas (Cheché), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Conchita), Victor Argo (Santiago), Vanessa Aspillaga (Marela), John Ortiz (Eliades/Palomo)
Antigone
1974 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Genevieve Bujold, Stacy Keach, Fritz Weaver, James Naughton. Filmed for TV, and based on the 1971 Broadway revival, which moved the action of the play (written in 497 BC by Sophocles) into modern times.
Antigone
2015 ~ UK (Barbican)
Pro-Shot Juliette Binoche (Antigone), Obi Abili (Guard / chorus), Patrick O'Kane (Kreon)
The Apple Family Plays 1: That Hopey Changey Thing
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot The Apples reflect on the state of their family and discuss memory, manners and politics as polls close on midterm election night 2010 and a groundswell of conservative sentiment flips Congress on its head. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
The Apple Family Plays 2: Sweet and Sad
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot A family brunch stirs up discussions of loss, remembrance and a decade of change on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
The Apple Family Plays 3: Sorry
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot The Apples sort through family anxieties and confusion on the day of the re-election of President Barack Obama in 2012. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
The Apple Family Plays 4: Regular Singing
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot The final play in the cycle takes place on the 50th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
Arcadia
2/26/11 ~ Broadway
Margaret Colin, Billy Crudup, Raul Esparza, Glenn Fleshler, Grace Gummer, Edward James Hyland, Byron Jennings, Bel Powley, Tom Riley, Noah Robbins, David Turner, Lia Williams. Act One shot around a few heads, but Act Two has no heads in the way. Disc also includes a twenty minute interview with Raul Esparza, opening night footage and reviews.
Aren't We All
06-02-1985 ~ Broadway, Brooks-Atkinson Theatre
Rex Harrison, Claudette Colbert, Lynn Redgrave, Jeremy Brett, George Rose, George Ede, Brenda Forbes, John Patrick Hurly, Leslie O'Hara, Peter Pagan, Ned Schmidtke, Steven Sutherland
Around the World in 80 Days
2017 ~ Nottingham
Pro-Shot House-Camera of Theresa Heskins’ celebrated production, a cast of eight play over 125 characters, embark on this imaginative, high-spirited escapade including six trains, five boats, four fights, three dances, two circus acts and an elephant!
The Arrest of Ai Weiwei
19/04/13 ~ London
Pro-Shot Christopher Goh, Junix Inocian, Andrew Koji, Orion Lee, David Lee-Jones, Andrew Leung, Richard Rees, David Tse, Benedict Wong Pro-Shot with multiple cameras, captured from a live stream. One dropout of 2 seconds, but otherwise, the video is clear. Excellent sound and video.
Arsenic and Old Lace
2/5/62 ~ CBS-TV
Pro-Shot Tony Randall (Mortimer Brewster), Mildred Natwick (Martha Brewster), Dorothy Stickney (Abby Brewster), Boris Karloff (Jonathan Brewster), Tom Bosley (Teddy Brewster). Boris Karloff reprises his 1941 Broadway performance as Jonathan Brewster. In black and white. Complete with original commercials. Good video and very good sound.
Arsenic and Old Lace
October 1987 ~ Chicago
Pro-Shot Post-Broadway tour, Jean Stapleton, Marion Ross, James MacArthur, Jonathan Frid, Larry Storch, Michaeljohn McGann, Mary Layne, Don Eames, Andrew Gorman, William Metzo, Kevin McClarnon, George Ramford, Don Potter Pro shot, recorded by a crew member using a tripod, very good sound and video
Art
January 27, 2002 ~ Philadephia, PA
Cast: Marc-Robert Ari, Yvan-Men Lipitz, Serge-Carl Schurr There is one head, but it is hardly ever in the way (heads are noticable during full stage shots but never in the way of the action). The picture is a little shaky at a few parts but it is excellent picture quality with plenty of full body zooms. A few quick coverups. The sound is a little low but it is all very audible and understandable. Complete except for last minute or two.
ART
2013 ~ Kuwait
Pro-Shot Hassan Rawas, Tim Waddell, Elhusain Elsharif the Tony Award winning play is captured in English with a terrific cast of three.
Art
May 2018 ~ Birmingham
Pro-Shot Stephen Tompkinson, Nigel Havers and Denis Lawson House-Cam
Artist Descending A Staircase
11/22/89 ~ Broadway
John McMartin, Harold Gould, Michael Cumpsty, Jim Fyfe, Stephanie Roth, Paxton Whitehead, Michael Wither Written by Tom Stoppard. Short lived Broadway play which had a brief 36 performance run. Filmed from the balcony-it looks like the person just set the camcorder on the balcony railing and pressed record-mostly a full stage shot. Some generational loss and major spotlight washout
As Is
1986 ~ Bravo-TV
Pro-Shot Colleen Dewhurst, Robert Caradine, Jonathan Hadary Based on the Broadway play. Good quality video
As Thousands Cheer
September 2007 ~ Toronto, Canada
Pro-Shot Susan Sanders, Larry Westlake, Kerry Johnston Pro-shot video from the Civic Light Opera Company. Nice video with clear picture and sound, but some of the performances are not good and the show isn't really funny in the way it aims to be.
The Assembled Parties
March 29th ,2013 ~ Broadway
Jessica Hecht, Judith Light, Jeremy Shamos, Mark Blum, Lauren Blumenfeld, Alex Dreier, Jake Silbermann, Jonathan Walker, Gabriel Sloyer
At Wit's End
1989 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Stan Freeman portrays Oscar Levant Rare producer's copy of this critically aclaimed, one man show. Musings about the humorist/composer chronicling his life.
August: Osage County
12/14/07 ~ Broadway
Ian Barford, Deanna Dunagan, Kimberly Guerrero, Francis Guinan, Brian Kerwin, Dennis Letts, Madeleine Martin, Mariann Mayberry,Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Jeff Perry, Rondi Reed, Troy West. Excellent video with great closeups and sound throughout. A nice job with a quiet show, from the master.
August: Osage County
1/2/08 ~ Broadway
Dennis Letts, Deanna Dunagan, Amy Morton, Jeff Perry, Ian Barford, Madeleine Martin, Sally Murphy, Mariann Mayberry, Rondi Reed, Francis Guinan, Kimberly Guerrero, Brian Kerwin, Troy West. Very clear and nice video with excellent picture and sound throughout, from the master.
August: Osage County
July 13, 2014 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Deanna Dunagan (Violet Weston), Shannon Cochran (Barbara Fordham), Rosemarie DeWitt (Ivy Weston), Mariann Mayberry (Karen Weston), Rondi Reed (Mattie Fae Aiken), Francis Guinan (Charlie Aiken), David Warshofsky (Bill Fordham), Robert Maffia (Steve Heidebrecht), Ron Livingston (Little Charles), Tara Lynne Barr (Jean Fordham), Kimberly Guerrero (Johanna Monevata), Scott Jack (Sherriff Dean Gibeau), Robert Pine (Beverly Weston). A staged reading at LA Theatre Works, combining members of the original Broadway cast with the Steppenwolf casts. The actors are in street clothes, holding scripts, with projections of the Broadway set behind them. Well filmed. Heads occasionally appear on either side of the frame, but never get in the way. 3 DISCS
Aunt Dan and Lemon
1/24/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Lili Taylor, Kristen Johnston, Melissa Errico, Bill Sage, Brooke Sunny Moriber, Carlos Leon
Auntie Mame
11/24/03 ~ BCEFA Reading
Charles Busch, Robert Sean Leonard, Marian Seldes, Michael Berresse, Olympia Dukakis, Swoosie Kurtz, Rosie O'Donnell, Charles Shaughnessy, Douglas Sills, B.D. Wong, Louis Zorich, T.J. Larke. New copy direct from the master.
Backbeat
1/20/13 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Nick Blood, Leanne Best, Andrew Knott, Daniel Healy, Daniel Westwick, Oliver Bennett, Edward Clarke, Mark Hammersley Excellent capture of the US premiere in Los Angeles; no blackouts or obstruction with a bit of washout in high contrast scenes; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Very good sound; video includes curtain call and encores. 2 DISCS
Bad Dates
7/3/03 ~ New York
Julie White First 5 minutes and last 10 minutes are sound only; lots of spotlight washout. Many heads in the way and doesn't always follow the action on stage; good sound throughout the video
The Bad Seedling
Unknown Date ~ Kansas City, MO
Pro-Shot From the Late Night Theatre Company, specializing in all-male casts, expect parody and political incorrectness at this theater that offers a good reason to stay up late
Barefoot in the Park
1981 ~ TV Broadcast
Pro-Shot Richard Thomas, Bess Armstrong, James Cromwell, Barbara Barrie, Hans Conried Pro-shot video filmed live for HBO
Barefoot in the Park
3/26/06 -Broadway
Patrick Wilson, Amanda Peet, Jill Clayburgh, Tony Roberts
Barrymore (Official Release)
2013 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Christopher Plummer, John Plumpis, Academy Award-winner Christopher Plummer reprises his Tony Award-winning performance as iconic stage and screen idol John Barrymore in this bold and brilliant tour-de-force
Bash: Latter-Day Plays
2001 ~ Showtime TV
Pro-Shot Calista Flockhart, Paul Rudd, Ron Eldard Pro-shot of the play on Showtime.
Beautiful Child
3/25/04 ~ New York
Penny Fuller, George Grizzard,Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros, Kaitlin Hopkins, Steven Pasquale Excellent video with clear picture and sound, nice closeups and credits; great video
Beautiful Thing
May 2013 ~ London
Pro-Shot Suranne Jones, Zaraah Abrahams, Oliver Farnworth, Jake Davies, Danny-Boy Hatchard. Filmed using multiple cameras.
The Beauty Queen Of Leenane
09/02/99 ~ Broadway
Anna Manahan, Marie Mullen, Tom Murphy, Brian F. O’Byrne Excellent capture, very good sound and video with minimal generation loss.
The Belle of Amherst
4/15/01 ~ New Jersey
Julie Harris in her one woman show in which she won a Tony. This was the final performance in New Jersey. very good capture. Good video and sound.
Bent
10/7/95 ~ Louisiana
Pro-Shot Patric McWilliams, Youree McBride Jr. Production by Centenary College of Louisiana; nice video although sound is a little low and picture feels a little yellow
Bent
8/8/15 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Patrick Heusinger, Andy Mientus, Matthew Carlson, Jake Shears, Ray Baker, Tom Berklund, Hugo Armstrong, Brian Slaten, Brionne Davis, Jonathan B. Wright Well captured with no blackouts or washout. There is one head that can be seen at the bottom of the screen a couple times, but it only blocks the actors feet and never affects the action. Excellent clear picture and sound 2 DISCS
The Best Man
6/20/12 ~ Broadway
Candice Bergen, Mark Blum, Kerry Butler, James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, John Larroquette, Eric McCormack. Great HD capture of this show with an all star cast. Disc includes bonus interviews and behind the scenes footage. A
Betrayed
2008 ~ Filmed for PBS
Pro-Shot Waleed F. Zuaiter, Jeremy Beck,Aadya Bedi, Mike Doyle, Ramsey Faragallah, Sevan Greene Live-to-tape performance of the Culture Project's recent production of George Packer's Off-Broadway drama
Between Us
5/1/04 ~ New York
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kate Jennings Grant, David Harbour, Bradley White Excellent video
Big Blonde
1972 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Sally Kellerman, Anita Morris, John Lithgow Based on a short story by Dorothy Parker. Originally shown as part of the "Great Performances" series on PBS. Some generation loss but still very good
Bill Irwin - Clown Prince
2004 ~ PBS Arts
Pro-Shot BILL IRWIN, CLOWN PRINCE is part of the Great Performances series which invites the audience into actor, director, choreographer, playwright, and clown Bill Irwin's world while he creates his very unique style of theatre. Included are many excerpts from some of his most innovative, hilarious, and thought provoking work. Heavily featured are excerpts from his season in residence at The Signature Theatre in New York City: "The Regard Evening," "The Harlequin Studies," and "Mr. Fox: A Rumination."
Billy the Kid
2011 ~ London
Pro-Shot The only thing Billy ever wanted to do was play for Chelsea and his dream came true when he was signed by the club to become a champion striker for the first team. But that was 1939 and with the outbreak of the Second World War, Billy’s life changed forever. The Unicorn Theatre presents Michael Morpurgo’s story of a champion Chelsea footballer set against the backdrop of the Second World War, Billy the Kid. Voted the Best Children’s Show of 2007 by Time Out, the production features much-loved British actor Dudley Sutton as Billy and Sam Donovan as Sam. Dudley’s long career, which began in the 1950s, includes many roles for theatre, film and television – but he is perhaps best-known for his role as Tinker in the long-running BBC series, Lovejoy. Sam Donovan's theatre credits include Room on the Broom (Tall Stories) and Salome (Headlong).
Blackbird
6/10/07 ~ Off-Broadway
Allison Pill, Jeff Daniels Note: Closing night. Slight camera problem at the beginning but great capture overall.
Blithe Spirit
7/15/09 ~ Broadway
Angela Lansbury, Rupert Everett, Christine Ebersole, Jayne Atkinson, Deborah Rush, Simon Jones, Susan Louise O'Connor. Well filmed from the balcony. It takes the filmer a few minutes to settle, and then the quality improves.
Blithe Spirit
12-14-14 ~ Los Angeles
Madam Arcati: Angela Lansbury Charles Condomine: Charles Edwards Elvira: Jemima Rooper Ruth Condomine: Charlotte Parry Dr Bradman: Simon Jones Mrs Bradman: Sandra Shipley Edith: Susan Louise O’Connor A great capture of this Noel Coward classic during it’s Los Angeles run. Angela Lansbury is perfect in the role, and the rest of the cast is fantastic as well. This capture is near perfect with no washout, no blackouts, and only minor obstruction. There is one head that occasionally leans in on the left, but it’s worked around fine and does not block the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
Boeing-Boeing
4/25/07 ~ London
Pro-Shot Tamzin Outhwaite, Roger Allan, Frances de la Tour, Mark Rylance, Daisy Beamont, Michelle Gomez Professionally filmed, using multiple cameras for the National Video Archive of Performance of The Society of London Theatre. Good video
Boeing-Boeing
4/19/08 ~ Broadway
Christine Baranski, Bradley Whitford, Mark Rylance, Gina Gershon, Mary McCormack Kathryn Hahn. Filmed on the first night of previews. This production is based on London’s West End revival of 2007. Nicely filmed and crystal clear, however balcony railing visible in the wider shots and in Act Two the first minute is missing.
Boy
5/8/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Kelly AuCoin, Robert Hogan, T.R. Knight, Caitlin O'Connel, Miriam Shor
Boys in the Band
2010 ~ New Britain, CT
Pro-Shot Rodney Klussendorf, Joshua Thompson, Tom Bryda, Jake Williams Matthew Pechous, Keith Giard
The Boys Next Door
1996 ~ Hallmark Hall Of Fame TV
Nathan Lane, Robert Sean Leonard, Michael Jeter, Tony Goldwyn, Lynne Thigpen. "Jack Palmer is a social worker whose job has taken precedence over his personal life. Mainly, his job is to help four mentally challenged men live regular lives in a home. They consist of: Norman, who works at a donut shop and has a thing for keys; Barry, who thinks he is a golf pro and doesn't communicate well with his father; Arnold, who is into all things Russian and has a habit of spending money; and Lucien, who is into Spider Man and must testify before the state senate. Jack wants to help them, but he also thinks it is time to move on with his life. The hard part is trying to say goodbye to the guys he cares about." Based on the play by Tom Griffin. Missing the opening credits and the first minute of the show.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Broadway ~ March 9th, 2013
Emilia Clarke (Holly Golightly), Cory Michael Smith (Fred), George Wendt (Joe Bell), James Yaegashi (I Y Yunioshi), Suzanne Bertish (Madame Spanella), John Rothman (Editor/Sid Arbuck), Tony Torn (Rusty Trawler), Lee Wilkof (OJ Berman)
Brief Encounter
September 12th, 2010 ~ Broadway
Joseph Alessi, Dorothy Atkinson, Damon Daunno, Gabriel Ebert, Edward Jay, Annette McLaughlin, Adam Pleeth, Tristan Sturrock, Hannah Yelland
Brief Encounter
February 27, 2014 ~ Los Angeles **
Hannah Yellan (Laura), Jim Sturgeon (Alec), Annette McLaughlin (Myrtle), Damon Daunno (Stanley), Dorothy Atkinson (Beryl), Joe Alessi (Fred/Albert), based on Noel Coward's 1936 one act play "Still Life" which was expanded into the 1945 feature length film "Brief Encounter" (with the screenplay by Coward) and adapted back to the stage in this version was originated at UK's Kneehigh Theatre, "two strangers, both married to others, meet in a railroad station and find themselves in a brief but intense affair", a little shake and some backouts for the first three minutes then it greatly improves
Bright Ideas
11/15/03 ~ Off-Broadway
Orlagh Cassidy, Colman Domingo, Paul Fitzgerald, Seana Kofoed, Linda Marie Larson Very funny off-Broadway show; great sound and good filming throughout.
Brighton Beach Memoirs
3/28/84 Broadway, Alvin Theatre
Matthew Broderick (Eugene Morris Jerome), Elizabeth Franz (Kate), Joyce Van Patten(Blanche), Mandy Ingber (Laurie), J. Patrick Breen (Stanley), Peter Michael Goetz(Jack) Distant full stage shot. Follows action and goes in for some close-ups, but slightlygrainy due to age. The first part of Neil Simon's trilogy, BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRSis the story of a Jewish family in Brooklyn (Brighton Beach) during the Depression.The play was one of Broadway's biggest hits, and won two of the theatre's most prestigious awards the New York Drama Critics Circle Award and the Outer CriticsCircle Award. The show was directed by Gene Saks, who won a Tony Award for his work. 2 DISCS
Bright Colors and Bold Patterns
2018 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot Drew Droege Josh and Brennan are about to get married in Palm Springs on a lovely Saturdayafternoon. However, the night before becomes a drunken, drug-fueled riot,because their friend Gerry has arrived, furious that their invitation says"Please refrain from wearing bright colors or bold patterns." Inthe struggle for equality, what do we really want? What do we lose?
Broadway Bound
1992 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Ann Bancroft, Hume Cronyn, Carey Parker, Jonathan Silverman, Jerry Orbach, Michele Lee, Pat McCormick, Jack Carter Final chapter of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical "Brighton Beach Trilogy." Pro-shot for TV. Never released on DVD.
Broadway Bound
October 5th, 2013 ~ La Mirada, CA
Ian Alda, Gina Hecht, Allan Miller, Brett Ryback, John Mariano, Cate Cohen
Nice capture of this hilarious play; show is completely intact from start to finish with no blackouts and no washout; some heads at the bottom of the screen but don't affect the picture; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. 2 DISCS
Broken Glass
2012 ~ Williamstown, MA
Pro-Shot John Chandler Hawthorne, Elizabeth Stern, Alex Foucault, Justine Neubarth A well done college production of Arthur Miller's play
Brooklyn Boy
1/29/05 ~ Broadway
Adam Arkin, Polly Draper, Ari Graynor, Arye Gross, Kevin Isola, Mimi Lieber, Alan Miller Some problems in first 2 minutes and then good sound and a great video.
The Bubble
9/25/08 ~ New York
John Jeffrey Martin, John E. Brady, Mariand Torres, Danielle Lee Greaves,Andrea Dora, Emily Drennan,Anthony Giaimo, Jene Hernandez,Victoria Huston-Elem, Maxwell Jenkins, Mario Matthews,Aalok Mehta,Amy Rutberg Great sound and lots of close ups; nice video
Bug
3/6/04 ~ New York
Reed Birney, Michael Cullen, Shannon Cochran, Amy Landecker, Michael Shannon Excellent video
Buried Child
3/30/16 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Paul Sparks, Rich Sommer, Taissa Farmiga, Nat Wolff, Larry Pine Pro-Shot. Livestream from BroadwayHD.
The Busy World is Hushed
7/1/06 ~ New York
Jill Clayburgh, Hamish Linklater, Luke MacFarlane Good video with nice closeups and excellent sound
Butley
10/26/06 - Broadway, Revival
Nathan Lane, Julian Ovenden, Pamela Gray, Roderick Hill, Darren Pettie, Jessica Stone, Dana Ivey. Disc also includes scanned Playbill information, and NY1 opening night coverage and review, and a complete Theatre Talk episode.
Butley (Official Release)
1974 ~ TV Movie
Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mychael Byrne, Georgina Hale; Part of the "American Film Theatre" series adaptations from the 70s
Buyer & Cellar
11/13/13 ~ Off-Broadway
Michael Urie. “Buyer & Cellar is an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs. Alex More has a story to tell. A struggling actor in L.A., Alex takes a job working in the Malibu basement of beloved megastar Barbra Streisand. One day, the Lady Herself comes downstairs to play. It feels like real bonding in the basement, but will their relationship ever make it upstairs?” Filmed from what looks like the first or second row, so you’re kind of looking up at the stage. The disc also includes Theatre Talk with Michael Urie and the playwright, and interviews from Broadway Showbiz Network.
Buyer & Cellar
5/2014 ~ Chicago
Starring Michael Urie. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This is a hilarious play about a guy who works in Barbra Streisand's Mall in her basement. The play is based on her book My Passion for Design. Michael does such an outstanding job and is hilarious in the role, I had to go twice in the same week! 2 DISCS
Buyer & Cellar
7/9/14 ~ Los Angeles
Michael Urie Great capture with no blackouts, obstruction, or washout; excellent clear sound. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. Very good video
Buyer & Cellar
2015 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot Michael Urie Pro-shot for PBS
Caesar's Wife
11/18/13 ~ New York
Staged concert reading. Shot from orchestra at a slight angle.
Caesar and Cleopatra (Official Release)
2009 ~ Canada.
Pro-Shot Christopher Plummer, Nikki M.James, Steven Sutcliffe, Peter Donaldson. Shaw's legendary wit turns political drama into sparkling comedy when veteran strategist Julius Caesar becomes mentor to the enchanting teenage queen of Roman-occupied Egypt. Their first encounter under a desert moon will lead to a shift in the course of history, as Cleopatra gradually overcomes her timidity to become a determined player in the game of power politics.
Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
4/14/06 ~ Broadway
David Schwimmer, Zeljko Ivanek, Tim Daly
Call Me Madam
October 1995 ~ Canberra, Australia
June Bruenhill Semi-pro shot, using one camera on a tripod. Some slight generational loss.
The Canterbury Tales
4/24/02 ~ Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, MN
Evan Pappas, Leenya Rideout, Brandon Williams, Sarah Jane Nelson, Sally Wingert, Matthew Saldivar, Jim Lichtscheidl, Richard Iglewski Good sound throughout; only a clear picture about 30 minutes into the video but heads in the way throughout; it is watchable through people and enjoyable for what you can see
The Canterville Ghost, ABC Stage 67
11/2/66 ~ ABC-TV
Pro-Shot David Charkham (Mark Otis), Mark Colleano (Matthew Otis), Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (Mr. Otis), Natalie Schafer (Mrs. Otis), Peter Noone (of The Herman’s Hermits, David), Michael Redgrave (Sir Simon Canterville). Music and lyrics by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Throughout the program, various members of the Otis family parody their strong sense of American commercialism by breaking into pretend advertisements while in conversation”. In color. 1 hour, complete with original commercials.
The Caretaker
10/30/03 ~ Broadway
Patrick Stewart, Kyle MacLachlan, Aiden Gillen Video missing 1st act but rest of the show is complete. Some spotlight washout but still good video
Casablanca
10/02/2005 ~ Actor's Fund Benefit Reading, L.A.
Pro-Shot Christian Slater, Ann Heche, Andre DeShields, John Rubenstein, Dan Castellaneta, Henry Gibxon, Ken Howard, Hal Sparks, Michael York Pro-shot, filmed using a tripod, dvd includes an opening menu with scene selections
Casa Valentina
4/6/16 ~ Pasadena, CA
Robert Mammana, Valerie Mahaffey, James Snyder, Raymond McAnally, Mark Jude Sullivan, Christian Clemenson, John Vickery, Lawrence Pressman, Nike Doukas Great capture with no washout and no blackouts; one head that can occasionally be seen, but it's rarely noticeable and never blocks the action; filmed in 16:9,
with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent sound 2 DISCS
The Case Of The Dead Flamingo Dancer
8/6/90 ~ New York
Philip Bosco, Carolee Carmello, Tovah Feldshuh, Debbie Shapiro, Peter Gallagher. Benefit done in concert style. Spotlight washout.
Cat in the Hat (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
2010 ~ UK
Pro-Shot Angus Wright (The Cat in the Hat), Helena Lymbry (Sally), Mark Arends (Boy), Justin Salinger (Fish in the Bowl), Luisa Guerreiro (Thing 1), Sandra Guerriero (Thing 2) National Theatre Live presentation, features "Watch Normal", "Watch as READ-ALONG", and "Watch Trailer"
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
1976 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Maureen Stapleton, Laurence Olivier, Mary Peach, Jack Hedley Rare TV adaptation of Tennessee Williams' prize-winning play, this made-for-TV production is more sexually explicit than the censor-ridden 1958 Hollywood version. In perfect, pristine condition.
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
1984 ~ TV
Pro-Shot Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Rip Torn, Kim Stanley, Penny Fuller, David Dukes. A Showtime Entertainment American Playhouse presentation of Cat on A Hot Tin Roof.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
10/16/03 ~ Broadway
Ashley Judd, Jason Patric, Ned Beatty, Margo Martindale. Big head is slighly in the way during Act 1 but Acts 2 and 3 are great, excellent picture and sound.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
January 1st, 2013 ~ Broadway
Scarlett Johansson, Benjamin Walker, Ciaran Hinds, Debra Monk, Emily Bergl, Tanya Birl, Will Cobbs, Jordan Dean, Vin Knight, Michael Park, Brian Reddy, Lance Roberts, Cherene Snow. Excellent quality.
Catskills on Broadway (Official Release)
1993 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Freddie Roman, Marilyn Michaels, Mal Z. Lawrence and Dick Capri each perform a 30-minute standup set designed to recall the kind of comedy often performed at the resorts in the Catskills Mountains in New York.
THE CHALK GARDEN
June 19, 2017 ~ The Kaye Playhouse (NYCG8R'S MASTER)
Angela Lansbury, Tedra Millan, Patricia Conolly, Michele Tauber, Holly Villaire, Francesca Faridany, Simon Jones, David Lansbury, Charlotte Parry, Excellent video of the ONE NIGHT ONLY reading of the play Angela Lansbury was supposed to bring to Broadway, but was cancelled.
Character Man
6/29/13 ~ New York
Charlotte Sweet
1982 ~ New York
Merle Louise, Jeff Keller, Michael McCormick, Timothy Landfield, Polly Pen, Mara Beckerman, Lynn Eldredge, Christopher Seppe Some generational loss. Very nicely filmed from the back of the house so it may have been filmed with the permission of the producers. Nice video
Charley’s Aunt
3/28/57 ~ CBS Broadcast
Pro-Shot Art Carney, Orson Bean, Richard Haydn, Venetia Stevenson, Jackie Coogan, Jeanette MacDonald, Tom Tryon. Broadcast live as part of CBS’ Playhouse 90 television series. Complete with original commercials. In black and white.
Charley's Aunt
1983 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Charles Grodin,Vincent Gardenia,Anne Francis,Victor Garber, Effrem Zimbalist Jr, Ilene Graff, Joyce Bulifant, Barrie Ingham Pro shot for Showtime; nice video
Charlie Sheen: My Violent Torpedo Of Death/Defeat Is Not An Option Tour
April 8, 2011 ~ NYC
Described as “an aimless and slovenly disaster”, Charlie Sheen played for two sold out performances at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, the largest venue on his 20 city US tour. (The price for the tickets for the April 8 and 10 shows ranged from $79.50 to $750, with the high-end tickets allowing fans to meet the actor). The show starts out with much fanfare and applause, but it took the crowd less than 20 minutes to turn on him, and once they did, the boos and the catcalls just kept slowly escalating. It was obvious that he found the mounting audience hostility at Radio City a little flabbergasting. He jeered at the jeerers, and often seemed to be saying, with a bit of attitude: “Why the Hell are you people heckling me if you paid to see me?” This is not a show to watch if you’re looking to be entertained, it’s a show to watch if you’re curious and are interested in witnessing a train wreck. There was a giant screen onstage that was displaying the show, and the screen is what the filmer aimed his camcorder at, so it almost looks like it was filmed for broadcast, but in fact it was just being filmed for the audience to see things better
Charlotte Sweet
1982 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Merle Louise, Jeff Keller, Michael McCormick, Timothy Landfield, Polly Pen, Mara Beckerman, Lynn Eldredge, Christopher Seppe Some generational loss. Very nicely filmed from the back of the house so it may have been filmed with the permission of the producers. Nice video
Chinglish
7/31/11 ~ Chicago ***
PreBroadway: Jennifer Lim, Stephen Pucci, James Waterston, Angela Lin, Christine Lin, Johnny Wu, Larry Zhang. Great Capture of the final performance before the production moved to Broadway. Excellent cast and funny show that explores what is lost in translation.
Chinglish
2012 ~ Michigan
Pro-Shot Graham Techler, Avery DiUbaldo, Caitlin Chou, Jingchen Wu, Isa Wenfei Zhang, Justin Wong, Tian Tian, Gorgeously shot and very well acted, this was the regional premiere of David Henry Hwang's new play.
A Christmas Memory
12/31/14 ~ New York
Alice Ripley, Silvano Spagnuolo, Ashley Robinson, Virginia Ann Woodruff, Taylor Richardson, Nancy Hess, Samuel Cohen. A musical about family and friendship based on Truman Capote's childhood memories. Nice capture overall, last six minutes of the show is blacked out.
Circus 1903
December 2016 ~ Sydney
Pro-Shot The producers of the world’s biggest magic show, The Illusionists, have teamed up with the award winning puppeteers from War Horse to present a thrilling turn of the century circus spectacular. Sensational puppetry puts elephants back in the ring as never seen before along with a huge cast of the most unique, amazing and dangerous circus acts from all four corners of the world, from strong men to contortionists, acrobats to musicians, knife throwers, high wire and much more! Discover the golden age of circus this summer as Circus 1903 sets to captivate audiences of all ages! Housecam pro-shot
Citizen Twain
August 21, 2013 ~ Pasadena, CA
Val Kilmer (Mark Twain). Presented at the Pasadena Playhouse. Very nicely filmed. There are a few times during the show when the houselights come up, and the filmer has to hide the camera, so there are some blackouts occasionally.
Clybourne Park
Broadway | August 29th, 2012
Sarah Goldberg, Brendan Griffin, Damon Gupton, Christina Kirk, Jeemy Shamos, Frank Wood, Crystal A. Dickson (u/s). Well filmed from mezzaine left; low sound at times
Cold Storage
1983 ~ A&E
Pro-Shot Len Cariou, Martin Balsam, Kerrie Kean A professional videotape of the Tony-nominated production. A little quiet but the performances are great and it's well-preserved.
The Comedy of Errors
2010 ~ London
Pro-Shot James Tucker, Dyfan Dwyfor, Christine Entwisle, Debbie Korley, David Carr, Richard Katz, Jonjo O'Neill This distilled version of The Comedy of Errors has been specially created for schools and family audiences in association with acclaimed theatre company Told by an Idiot.
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
2000
Pro-Shot Adam Long, Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor Professionally shot version of this RIOTOUS show, which covers ALL of Shakespeare's shows in 90 minutes. Including Hamlet...5 TIMES!
The Constant Wife
6/11/05 ~ Broadway
Lynn Redgrave, Kate Burton, Michael Cumpsty, John Dosset, Kathryn Meisle, Enid Graham, John Ellison Conlee, Denis Holmes, Kathleen McNenny. Excellent picture and nice closeups as well as clear picture and sound; video includes NY1 opening night, reviews and interviews; good video
Copenhagen
2002 ~ filmed for PBS
Pro-Shot Stephen Rea, Francesca Annis, Daniel Craig A television adaption of Michael Frayn's celebrated and 2000 Tony Award-winning stage play about the meeting between physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg in 1941 Copenhagen.
Copenhagen
10/02/2014 ~ Williamstown
Pro-Shot Mia Hull, Matthew Conway, Russel Maclin, a beautiful capture of the final dress rehearsal for Williams College Theatre Deptartment's production. It is shot from above giving a great look at the beautiful set.
Constellations
2/2015 ~ Broadway
Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson. Excellent HD capture with no obstructions. This highly reviewed and praised two person play tells the classic story boy and girl meeting through several interactions and outcomes. Both Jake and Ruth were terrific in their roles!
Convenience
5/26/02 ~ Rochester, NY
Jim Poulos, Mary Jo McConnell, Ron Destefano, Melissa Rain Anderson, Marty Vidnovic Good video
Coram Boy
5/19/07 ~ Boadway
Jan Maxwell, Jolly Abraham, Uzo Aduba, Jacqueline Antaramian, Bill Camp, Dashiell Eave, Xanthe Elbrick, Tom Riis Farrell, Brad Fleischer, Karron Graves, Laura Heisler, Angela Lin, David Andrew Macdonald, Quentin Maré , Kathleen McNenny, Cristin Milioti, Charlotte Parry, Christina Rouner, Ivy Vahanian, Wayne Wilcox Great video with lots of close-ups; great sound and good picture with closeups and zooms throughout; includes opening night and a review from NY1; visually stunning production
Coram Boy
5/26/07 ~ Broadway
Jolly Abraham, Uzo Aduba, Bill Camp, Dashiell Eaves, Xanthe Elbrick, Brad Fleisher Well filmed. A little dark due to the stage lighting; good picture and sound and excellent close-ups
The Country Girl
5/20/08 ~ Broadway
Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand, Peter Gallagher, Remy Auberjonois, Anna Camp, Joe Roland, Lucas Caleb Rooney and Chip Zien. Nice capture of a surprisingly great play. Good mixture of close-ups and stage shots, with no real obstructions, from the master.
The Cripple of Inishmaan
Spring 2014 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Ingrid Craigie, Padraic Delaney, Sarah Greene, Gillian Hanna, Gary Lilburn, Conor MacNiell, Pat Shortt, June Watson. A vivid crisp 16:9 HD capture of the short run of the fantastic play from the MGC company which was originated in London back in Summer 2014. The cast were all amazing - Daniel gave a brilliant performance. The capture is stunning. Shot from three rows back from the stalls, with a very wide lens, you can see everything and get a real feel for the basic yet impressive sets. 2 DISCS
The Crucible
2/22/02 ~ Broadway
Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Angela Bettis, Brian Murray. Beautiful production with clear picture and no obstructions, however sound is a tad quiet.
The Crucible
2015 ~ London
Pro-Shot Richard Armitage, Harry Attwell, Samantha Colley, Marama Corlett, Jack Ellis Pro-Shot for Digital Theatre this gorgeous revival was nominated for 2 Olivier Awards (Best Actor and Best Play). Also includes a 40-min conversation with the lead, Richard Armitage
The Crucible
3/30/16 ~ Broadway ***
Ben Whishaw, Sophie Okonedo, Ciaran Hinds, Saoirse Ronan, Bill Camp, Tavi Gevinson, Jason Butler Harner, Jim Norton. Stunning and intense production of this Arthur Miller classic. There is a head that is shot over on the left side of the stage. It usually just blocks the actor's legs when in the frame, which is worked around well. The last 10 seconds of the show (Elizabeth's speech) are missing due to length of show and battery running out.
The Curious Incident of the Dog at Night-Time
November, 2014 ~ Broadway
Cast: Alex Sharp (Christopher), Francesca Faridany (Siobhan), Ian Barford (Ed), Enid Graham (Judy), Helen Carey (Mrs Alexander etc), Mercedes Herrero (Mrs Shears etc), Richard Hollis (Roger Shears etc) Commentary: Alex gives a phenomenal performance and the staging is so creative and brilliant. One of the best plays this season! Very steady and focused. Includes curtain call and post-curtain call scene. 2 DISCS
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
11/22/14 ~ Broadway
Alex Sharp, Francesca Faridany, Ian Barford, Enid Graham Nicely filmed video with good clear close-ups and full stage shots throughout; a little dark at times but that is the show; a head pops up at the bottom of the screen but does not block the footage; nice video
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
12-30-14 ~ Broadway
Christopher Boone: Taylor Trensch (alt) Siobhan: Francesca Faridany Ed: Tim Wright (u/s) Judy: Enid Graham Mrs Alexander: Helen Carey Mrs Shears/Mrs Gascoyne: Mercedes Herrero Roger Shears/Duty Sergeant/Mr Wise: Richard Hollis Mr Thompson/Policeman: Ben Horner Reverend Peters/Uncle Terry: David Manis A great capture of this fantastic show. Taylor gives an incredible performance, and the supporting cast is wonderful as well. The play itself is riveting and will likely do very well at the Tony’s. This is very nicely captured with no washout, no major blackouts, and very little obstruction. There are a couple quick dropouts, and a couple small heads that can occasionally be seen but do not affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound has a bit of shuffling in a few places, but overall is very good. Includes curtain call, encore, and playbill scans.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
7/1/15 ~ Broadway ***
Alex Sharp, Francesca Faridany, Ian Barford, Enid Graham, Helen Carey, Keren Dukes as (u/s) Mrs. Shears, Richard Hollis. Excellent HD capture of the 2015 Best Play and Actor Tony Awards. Everything is nicely captured and wonderful performances from the entire cast. 2 DISCS
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
8/22/17 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Adam Langdon, Maria Elena Ramirez, Gene Gillette Felicity Jones Latta, Amelia White, Kathy McCafferty, J. Paul Nicholas, Brian Robert Burns, Geoffrey Wade A nice capture of the tour with no obstruction or no washout; one-minute blackout toward the end of act two, and the first half of the encore is blacked out. Well filmed and clear excellent sound throughout; good video 2 DISCS
The Curse of the Werewolf
September 2006 ~ Cornwall, England
Pro-Shot Matthew Howard, Mark Starr, Marie Kelsall, Geof Nicholson, Tom Welch Authorized taping from above, looking down at the legendary outdoor stage on a clifftop with the ocean crashing behind it! Very creepy and fantastic, though the wide full-stage shot and darkness diminish the quality a bit. Also includes some fantastic daytime, up-close behind the scenes and rehearsal footage. Interesting, fun video
Cyrano de Bergerac (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
January 2008 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Kevin Kline, Jennifer Garner, Daniel Sunjata, Chris Sarandon, Euan Morton, Max Baker, John Douglas Thompson, Concetta Tomei,Tom Bloom, Peter Jay Fernandez, MacIntyre Dixon, Carman Lacivita Great Performances filmed for PBS; excellent video
Cyrano de Bergerac
Nov 2012 ~ Broadway
Douglas Hodge (Cyrano de Bergerac), Clemence Poesy (Roxane), Patrick Page (Comte de Guiche), Kyle Soller (Christian), Max Baker (Le Bret), Bill Buell (Ragueneau), Geraldine Hughes (Duenna) This (recently-closed) play is written in clever rhyming couplets and Douglas Hodge is wonderful - definitely worth watching. Missing the first 2 minutes of act 1 and with a few small blackouts due to late seating and when Cyrano was in the audience, but a steady shot. 2 DISCS
DA
1978 ~ Broadway
Barnard Hughes, Brian Murray, Lois DeBanzie, Mia Dillon, Sylvia O'Brien, Lester Rawlins Original Broadway cast. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Some generational loss.
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
11/16/04 ~ New York
Rosemarie DeWitt, Adam Rothenberg Written by John Patrick Shanley. Good video with nice picture and clear sound; includes a NY1 interview with Shanley
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
2012 ~ Vancouver, Canada
Pro-Shot Lori Triolo, Aleks Paunovic In a rundown bar in the Bronx, two strangers meet at the end of their ropes. Haunted by the past and trapped in the violence of the present, Danny and Roberta begin the ruthless act of revealing themselves – a brutal exposure that threatens to change everything. Explosively funny and surprisingly tender, a deeply affecting study of alienation and the redemptive power of love.
Dark Yellow
6/17/06 ~ New York
Elias Koteas, Max Kaplan, Tina Benko Closing night performance. Black for first six minutes and then one cover-up and filmed around heads but clear; great picture and excellent sound; very small theatre
David's Redhaired Death
1/1/04 ~ New York
Lori Knowles, Jenn Bates Excellent picture and sound
The Day Emily Married,
5/28/04 ~ Off Broadway
Estelle Parsons, Hallie Foote, James Colby, William Biff McGuire, Terri Keane, Delores Mitchell, Pamela Payton-Wright, includes scanned playbill, excellent quality
A Day In the Death of Joe Egg
5/26/85 ~ Broadway
Stockard Channing, Jim Dale, Joanna Gleason, Margaret Hilton,John Tillinger, Tenney Walsh Some generation loss and there is a bar in the way at times but good sound and great closeups for such an old video
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
13/12/01 ~ BBC
Pro-Shot Eddie Izzard, Victoria Hamilton, Prunella Scales, John Warnaby, Robin Weaver Good video, with little generational loss, very good sound.
Dead Accounts
11/05/2012 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Katie Holmes, Judy Greer, Josh Hamilton, Jayne Houdyshell. First preview video well filmed with closeups and clear sound; although the actors are not miced.
Death of a Salesman (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
1985 ~ TV Movie
Pro-Shot TV Movie Dustin Hoffman, Charles Durning, Kate Reid, Stephen Lang, John Malkovich
Death of a Salesman
2000 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Brian Dennehy, Elizabeth Franz, Ron Eldard, Ted Koch, Howard Witt, Richard Thompson, Kate Buddeke, Stephanie March. Proshot performance filmed for Showtime.
Dedication or The Stuff of Dreams
August 19th, 2005 ~ Off Broadway
Nathan Lane, Marian Seldes, Michael Countryman, Alison Fraser, Darren Pettie, R.E. Rodgers, Miriam Shor
Deeper Than Skin
2016 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot Founded by the Manhattan Theatre Club, the Stargate Theatre Company immerses court-involved youth in the theater arts as a mechanism for coping with and overcoming negative factors in their lives. Includes the full play and behind the scenes "Stargate Theatre: A Defining Act", witness the company members as they compose, rehearse, and perform their original Off-Broadway play, Deeper Than Skin.
A Delicate Balance
1973 ~ American Film Theatre
Pro-Shot Katherine Hepburn, Paul Scofield
A Delicate Balance
1/2/15 ~ Broadway
Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Martha Plimpton, Lindsay Duncan, Bob Balaban, Clare Higgins A couple quick dropouts in act two and a couple places where it wanders for a few seconds, but is shot well overall; some heads that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen, but they never block the action; filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent clear sound; nice video 3 DVDs
Democracy
12/18/04 ~ Broadway
James Naughton, Richard Thomas, Michael Cumpsty, Robert Prosky, John Dossett, Richard Masur, Lee Wilkof Some spotlight washout but very little. Excellent video with nice picture and sound; 1st generation from the master
Denial (Official Release)
2005 ~ London
Pro-Shot Arnold Wesker, one of Britain's leading post-war dramatists is author of such landmark plays as 'Roots', 'The Kitchen', 'Chips With Everything' and 'Shylock'. The World Premier of this taught, psychological drama has been hailed as a tremendous critical success.
Design For Living
March 23, 2001 ~ Broadway
Cast: Alan Cumming, Jennifer Ehle, Dominic West, John Cunningham First 5 minutes are pretty shakey and not really focused on the stage, but after that it's a great video
Deuce
4/28/07 ~ Broadway
Starring Angela Lansbury and Marian Seldes. Beautifully captured with wonderful picture and sound. A play about two former tennis players trying to make sense of the partnership that took them to the top of their game.
The Diary Of Anne Frank
2004 ~ East Islip, NY
Pro-Shot Kelly Anne Zimmardi, George Garfield, Michael J. DiSalvo, Rachel Moses, Bill Lutz A production the Broadhollow Players at BayWay Arts Center. Semi-pro shot using one camera on a tripod. Includes a question and answer session with the cast after the show.
The Diary of Anne Frank
04/2014 ~ Riverdale, NY
Pro-Shot
Die Mommie Die!
June 19, 2006 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Charles Busch, Christopher Meloni, Jenn Harris, Jayne Houdyshell, Keith Nobbs, Tom Mardirosian One night only staged reading presentation to benefit the Actor's Fund of America. Filmed using multiple cameras.
The Dining Room
1984 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Frances Sternhagen, John Shea, William H. Macy, Pippa Pearthree, Jeanne Ruskin, Remak Ramsay Written by A.R. Gurney Jr. First produced in New York City at the Studio Theatre of Playwrights Horizons, opening January 1981. This video presentation reunites most of the original Playwrights Horizon's cast.
Dirty Tricks
10/19/04 ~ New York
Judith Ivey Very good video with nice closeups and excellent sound
Disgraced
12/27/14 ~ Broadway
Amir: Hari Dhillon Isaac: Josh Radnor Emily: Gretchen Mol Jory: Karen Pittman Abe: Danny Ashor A nice capture of this thought-provoking play. The story of a dinner party gone awry, the play delves into issues of religion, racism, sexism, domestic violence, and much more. The cast is fantastic, giving great performances all around. This is a nice capture with no washout, no blackouts, and very minor obstruction. There are a couple heads that can be seen at the bottom of the screen, but they never affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is very good overall, but there is more shuffling and static than usual; all of the dialogue is listenable. Includes curtain call and playbill scans.
The Distance from Here
April 2004 ~ New York
Josh Charles, Melissa Leo, Logan Marshall-Green, Anna Paquin, Alison Pill, Mark Webber, Amelia Alvarez, Ian Brennan Excellent video with nice picture and sound
Doctor Faustus (Official Release)
2013 ~ London
Pro-Shot Paul Hilton (Faustus), Arthur Darvill (Mephistopheles), Presented at Shakespere's Globe Theatre in London. 2 DISCS
Doctor Who, The Ultimate Adventure
1989 ~ London
Jon Pertwee includes Daleks and Cybermen Notes
Dog and Pony
June 7, 2014 ~ San Diego, CA
Nicole Parker (Mags), Jon Patrick (Walker Andy), Beth Leavel (Rhoda/Doris), Heidi Blickenstaff (Jane/Bonnie), Eric William Morris (Host/Jeff/Joe). Presented “in-the-round” at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre. “A world premiere musical comedy romance from the award-winning talents behind Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Altar Boyz. Mags and Andy are a screenwriting team with a track record of hits and a professional relationship that’s firing on all cylinders. But when Andy’s marriage hits the rocks, forever single Mags finds she wants something more. Will romance ruin their perfect relationship? A witty and irreverent look at what women want and whether men fit the bill...or don’t”. Dog and Pony is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award. The first act is blind shot with no zooms, but the show is captured surprisingly well in spite of that. Most of the action is there, with just the extreme sides being blocked by two heads. Act two is much better, shot with the normal zooms and following the action well. The heads are still there on the right and left, but they only block the actors’ feet. 2 DISCS
Dog Sees God: Confessions Of A Teenage Blockhead
1/18/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Eliza Dushku, Karen DiConcetto (u/s), America Ferrera, Ari Graynor, Logan Marshall-Green, Keith Nobbs, Ian Somerhalder, Eddie Kaye Thomas. A grown up Peanuts story. Very nicely filmed. Shaky to start then greatly improves.
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
May 2008 ~ Las Vegas, NV
Pro-Shot Joshua Laird, Amanda Kraft, Sam Craner, Brandon McClenahan, J.J. Gatesman, Kat Bauer, Breon Jenzen Filmed on multiple cameras, crystal clear quality. Nice production; good clear sound and picture
A Doll's House
2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (Punk Rock), Young Vic associate director Carrie Cracknell (Elektra) and Tony Award-winning designer Ian MacNeil (Billy Elliot) create a compelling new version of Ibsen's masterpiece. A Doll's House features Hattie Morahan (star of the BBC's Sense and Sensibility and Outnumbered) and Dominic Rowan (seen on Law & Order: UK and the Royal Court Theatre's The Village Bike).
A Doll's House, Part 2
May 11, 2017 ~ Broadway
Laurie Metcalf (Nora), Chris Cooper (Torvald), Jayne Houdyshell (Anne Marie), Condola Rashad (Emmy). “A Doll's House, Part 2 is a new play written by Lucas Hnath. The play picks up after Henrik Ibsen's 1879 A Doll's House concludes, and concerns Nora, who had left her family and then returns after 15 years. The play examines the "rules of society and gender." Well filmed from the balcony, but the first 2 minutes are blacked out, and there’s another 2 minutes towards the end which are also blacked out.
A Doll’S House, Part 2
August 12, 2017 ~ Broadway
Julie White (Nora), Stephen McKinley Henderson (Torvald), Jayne Houdyshell (Anne Marie), Erin Wilhelmi (Emmy). This video features the replacement cast. Well filmed from the balcony, with no issues.
Don't Dress For Dinner
May 27, 2012 ~ Broadway
Ben Daniels, Adam James, Patricia Kalember, Jennifer Tilly, David Aron Damane, Spencer Kayden. Since this is a farce, the action is ALL OVER THE PLACE so there's a lot of steady mid or full stage shots to get all the action captured. Beginning of Act 2 takes a minute to get settled. Disc also includes bonus interviews & behind the scenes.
The Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy - Julius Caesar, Henry IV and The Tempest
2018 ~ BBC Broadcast
Pro-Shot Mark Antony/Hotspur/Ariel JADE ANOUKA, Lucius/Gadshill, Lady Percy/Ferdinand SHEILA ATIM, Julius Caesar/Westmoreland, Glendower/Stefano JACKIE CLUNE, Cinna the Poet/Mortimer/Sebastian SHILOH COKE, Casca/Bardolph, Vernon/Trinculo KAREN DUNBAR, Portia, Octavius Caesar/Prince Hal CLARE DUNNE, Soothsayer/Poins, The Douglas/Miranda LEAH HARVEY, Calpurnia, Metellus Cimber/Hostess, Messenger/Gonzalo ZAINAB HASAN, Trebonius/Sir Walter Blunt, Sheriff/Prison Officer JENNIFER JOSEPH, Cassius/Worcester, Peto/Alonso MARTINA LAIRD, Falstaff/Caliban SOPHIE STANTON, Dog, Cinna/Northumberland/Antonio CAROLINA VALDÉS, Brutus/Henry IV/Prospero HARRIET WALTER, Guards SARAH-JANE DENT, RHIANNON HARPER-RAFFERTY, LIV SPENCER The Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy began in 2012 with an all-female production of Julius Caesar led by Dame Harriet Walter. Set in a women’s prison, the production asked the question, “Who owns Shakespeare?” Two further productions followed: Henry IV in 2014 and The Tempest in 2016, all featuring a diverse company of women. The Trilogy enthralled audiences in London and New York and was shared with women and girls in prisons and schools across the UK. The film versions were shot live in a specially built temporary theatre in King’s Cross in 2016, and now offer screen audiences a unique access to these ground-breaking productions. 3 SEPARATE PLAYS
Double Solitaire (Official Release)
1974 ~ TV Broadcast
Pro-Shot Susan Clark, Irene Tedrow, Norma Crane, Richard Crenna Under pressure to reaffirm their marriage vows, two middle aged people explore their dreams and the present direction of their lives. Featuring Emmy-winners Richard Crenna (Rambo) and Susan Clark (Amelia Earhart)
Doubt
11/20/04 ~ Broadway
Cherry Jones, Brian F. O'Byrne, Heather Goldenhersh, Adrianne Lenox. Excellent picture and sound and a very nice capture. Includes reviews, from the master.
Doubt
1/31/06 ~ Broadway
Eileen Atkins, Ron Eldard, Jena Malone, Adrianne Lenox First few minutes a little shaky and some coverups; bar at the bottom of the screen at times, but still a good picture and nice sound and closeups.
Driving Miss Daisy
November 13, 2010 ~ Broadway
James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave, Boyd Gaines
Driving Miss Daisy
2014 ~ Australia
Pro-Shot Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones, Boyd Gaines Broadcast in cinemas worldwide The Pulitzer Prize-winning work was recorded in Australia at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne.
Drowning Crow
2/14/04 ~ Broadway
Alfre Woodard, Paul Butler, Peter Macon, Peter Francis James, Ebony Jo-Ann, Stephanie Berry Nicely filmed and follows the action well. Some slight generational loss.
Drunkard
1981 ~ A&E TV
Pro-Shot
East
November 1999 ~ London
Matthew Cullum, Christopher Middleton, Tanya Frank, Jonathan Linsley, Edward Bryant A live filming of the 25th anniversary revival at the Vaudeville Theatre, London; Steven Berkoff writes and directs a piece inspired by his own experiences in the 50's with Teddy boy lingo treated as if it were as heightened as Shakespearean verse. Proshot video with clear picture and sound
The Eccentricities of a Nightingale (Official Release)
1976 ~ TV Broadcast
Pro-Shot Blythe Danner and Frank Langella
Eclipsed
2/27/16 ~ Broadway ***
Lupita Nyong'o, Saycon Sengbloh, Pascale Armand, Akosua Busia, Zainab Jah. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. This is a stunning new drama with astonishing performances. Terrific cast and story that really pulls you in, great ensemble piece!
El Grande de Coca Cola
Date Unknown ~ filmed for HBO-TV
Pro-Shot Dick Shawn, Diz White, Alan Shearman, Jonathan Gardner, Brandis Kemp, Ron House First performed Off Broadway in 1973 and resurrected in 1985, and again in 2000. Pro-shot
Electra
1998 ~ Broadway
Zoe Wanamaker, Claire Bloom, Pat Carroll, Michael Cumpsty, Stephen Spinella Filmed from the front mezzanine with no obstructions. No amplification so sometimes the volume is low. No spotlight wash, but at times the video is dark. Well filmed. Includes TV review.
The Elephant Man
1982 ~ HBO
Pro-Shot Television adaptation (Philip Anglim, Kevin Conway, Penny Fuller Pro shot, very good sound and video
The Elephant Man
11/2014 ~ Broadway
Bradley Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, Alessandro Nivola, Anthony Heald, Scott Lowell, Kathryn Meisle, Henry Stram. Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions of this hot ticket play. Bradley does a sensational job in the role. Wonderful production with brilliant actors! 2 DISCS
THE ELEPHANT MAN
January 3, 2015 ~ Broadway
Bradley Cooper (John Merrick), Patricia Clarkson (Mrs. Kendal), Alessandro Nivola (Frederick Treves), Anthony Heald (Ross/Bishop How), Scott Lowell (Snork/Lord John), Kathryn Meisle (Miss Sandwich/Princess Alexandra). Beautifully filmed, and crystal clear with no issues. 2 DISCS
Embedded
3/5/04 ~ New York
Ben Cain, Brian T. Finney, V.J. Foster, Kaili Hollister, Riki Lindhome, Jay R. Martinez, Kate Mulligan, Steven M. Porter, Brian Powell,Tori Torres, Lolly Ward,Andrew Wheeler Written, produced and directed by Tim Robbins; excellent video with good picture and sound
End Of The World
4/28/85 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Barnard Hughes, Philip Stone, Linda Hunt, Audrey Wood, John Shea, Michael Trent, Frank Hankey Play written by Arthur Kopit and directed by Hal Prince. Broadway flop with just 33 official performances. Filmed using one camera on a tripod from the back of the house. Mostly A full stage shot with few zooms and pans. Some generational loss, but considering it's age, not too bad.
Enchanted April
06/01/03 ~ Broadway
Michael Cumpsty, Jayne Atkinson, Elizabeth Ashley, Michael Hayden, Molly Ringwald
End of the Rainbow
1/29/12 ~ Minneapolis, MN ***
PreBroadway: Tracie Bennett, Michael Cumpsty, Tom Pelphrey, Jay Russell. Beautiful capture of the PreBroadway 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!
Endgame
1989 ~ BBC-TV
Pro-Shot Stephen Rea (Clov), Norman Beaton (Hamm), Charlie Drake (Nagg), Kate Binchy (Nell). Written by Samuel Beckett. “Endgame, by Samuel Beckett, is a one-act play with four characters, written in a style associated with the Theatre of the Absurd. It was originally written in French (entitled Fin de partie); as was his custom, Beckett himself translated it into English. The play was first performed in a French-language production at the Royal Court Theatre in London, opening on April 3, 1957. It is commonly considered, along with such works as Waiting for Godot, to be among Beckett's most important works. The protagonist of the play is Hamm, an aged master who is blind and not able to stand up, and his servant Clov, who cannot sit down. They exist in a location by the sea, although the dialogue suggests that there is nothing left outside—no sea, no sun, no clouds. The two characters, mutually dependent, have been fighting for years and continue to do so as the play progresses. Clov always wants to leave but never seems to be able. Also present are Hamm's legless parents Nagg and Nell, who live in rubbish bins downstage and initially request food or argue inanely”.
Enron
May 6th, 2010 ~ Broadway
Norbert Leo Butz, Marin Mazzie, Jordan Ballard, Brandon Dirden, Rightor Doyle, Anthony Holds, Gregory Itzin, Ty Jones, Ian Kahn, Stephen Kunken, January LaVoy, Tom NElis, Madisyn Shipman, Jeff Skowron, Mary Stewart Sullivan, Lusia Strus, Noah Weisberg Includes bonus reviews & Interviews.
Epic Proportions
1999 ~ Broadway
Kristen Chenoweth, Jeremy Davidson, Alan Tudyk, Ross Lehman. This is shot from the Upper mezzanine of the Helen Hayes, and even though it's an intimate house, there are still white outs, but not as bad as you might think. Includes a couple of news reviews.
Equus
12/16/08 ~ Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe, Richard Griffiths, Kate Mulgrew, Anna Camp, T. Ryder Smith. Filmed from the orchestra section and at a bit of an odd angle, and heads in the shot throughout, but the filmer tries his best to capture the action onstage. Video includes Theater Talk interviews. 2 Discs
The Fabric Of A Man
2004 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Pro-Shot Darrin Dewitt Henson, Clifton Powell,Tammy Townsend, Buddy Lewis, Orlando Wright Pro-shot for video at the Scottish Rite Theatre in LA. Letterboxed.
The Facts Of Life: The Lost Episode
7/18/08 ~ Dallas, TX
Pro-Shot Paul J. Williams, Chad Peterson, Cameron Leighton Kirkpatrick, Chris Robinson, Kevin Moore Presented by the Uptown Players. Filmed using 2 camcorders. A
FDR
1982 ~ New York
Pro-Shot One man show starring Robert Vaughn
Faith Healer
5/13/06 ~ Broadway
Ralph Fiennes, Cherry Jones, Ian McDiarmid Great close ups and great sound. Includes VH1 reviews and reports; excellent video
Fallen Angels
2/2/13 ~ Pasadena, CA
Elijah Alexander, Pamela J. Gray, Mary-Pat Green, Loren Lester, Katie MacNichol, Mike Ryan Excellent capture of this hilarious Noel Coward play; a couple blackouts in the first act that last less than a minute each, and the first minute or two of the second act is missing, but the show is otherwise intact; filmed in 16:9, mostly wides and mediums, with a few occasional close-ups; sound is quiet in places, video includes curtain call. 2 DISCS
Fashions for Men
10/8/15 ~ PBS Television New York
Joe Delafield, Annie Purcells, John Tufts, Mark Bedard, Jeremy Lawrence, Rachel Napoleon, Kurt Rhoads Filmed in February 2015 for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) second season of Theater Close-Up, this award nominated 1917 play revival by Ferenc Molnar was produced by The Mint Theater Company
Far From the Maddening Crowd
November 15, 2008 ~ Guildford, UK
Pro-Shot Stephen Billington, Jennifer Bryden, Phil Cheadle, Adam Croasdell, Gwynfor Jones, Jack Sandle, Ruth Westly. “Thomas Hardy's much-loved classic is brought dramatically to life in this thrilling new production which fuses vivid story-telling, live folk-song and humor in a dynamic ensemble staging. Having inherited her father's farm, a spirited and feisty young woman - Bathsheba Everdene, finds herself playing mistress in a man's world. She is pursued by three would-be lovers: the constant shepherd, Gabriel Oak; the obsessive landowner, William Boldwood and the reckless Sergeant Troy. But are any of them a match for the willful Bathsheba? Based upon one of Hardy's most popular and enduring novels, Far from the Madding Crowd takes us on a theatrical journey through Hardy country, following a passionate young girl propelled into womanhood by her experiences of love and loss”. Presented by the English Touring Theatre, and recorded live at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, in Guildford, UK. Pro-shot for video.
The Farnsworth Invention
2/20/08 ~ Broadway
Hank Azaria, Jimmi Simpson, Nadia Bowers, Kyle Fabel, Maurice Godin, Aaron Krohn. Nicely filmed and crystal clear with no obstructions.
Fat Pig
12/14/2004 ~ Off Broadway
Andrew McCarthy (Carter), Ashlie Atkinson (Helen), Jeremey Piven (Tom), Keri Russell (Jeannie)
FEAST
2016 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot A critically acclaimed production from a local theater company, the Albany Park Theater Project: Feast, a theatrical love letter to Chicago's diverse food culture and joyful cooking traditions. Featuring heartwarming stories gathered from Chicago's kitchens, street corners, butchers, bodegas, farmers, and fishermen.
Fellowship!
December 2005 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Pro-Shot Brian Bradley, Lisa Fredrickson, Kelly Holden, Edi Patterson, Steve Purnick, Cory Rouse, Peter Allen Vogt A musical parody of The Lord Of The Rings. This was compiled by the producers of the show to generate interest and raise money to bring the show to an Off-Broadway venue in New York. Pristine condition. The DVD has been nicely constructed with opening menus and chapter stops at all the songs.
Festen
4/1/06 ~ Broadway
Machael Hayden, Jeremy Sisto, Larry Bryggman, Julianna Margulies, Ali MacGraw, Stephen Kunken, John Carter, Keth Davis, Carrie Preston, Diane Davis, C.J.Wilson, Ryan Simpkins, Meredith Lipson, David Patrick Kelly, Christopher Evan-Welch Very good video with close-ups and great sound
Fiction
8/14/04 ~ New York
Julie White, Tom Irwin, Emily Bergl A production of the Roundabout Theatre Company. Blackouts for the first 5 minutes or so; well filmed, nice video
Fifth Of July
1982 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Swoosie Kurtz, Richard Thomas, Jeff Daniels, Jonathan Hogan, Joyce Reehling, Cynthia Nixon Originally presented on PBS's American Playhouse, the videotaped performance retains director Marshall W. Mason's original 1978 staging for New York's legendary Circle Repertory Company. Some generational loss.
Fifth of July
March 28th, 2003
Cast: Michael Cerveris, Parker Posey, Jessalyn Gilsig.
First Monday In October
1978 ~ Broadway
Henry Fonda, Jane Alexander, Larry Gates, Maurice Copeland, Ron Faber, Patrick McCullough Filmed from a tripod. Looks like maybe this is unedited press reel footage. Full show. Color faded to the point where it looks like it was filmed in black and white. Some generational loss. Considering its age, nothing really too bad.
Five After Eight
12/16/79 ~ Off Broadway
Sally Funk, James Handakas, Dina Olstad,Arthur Sorenson, Barbera Walker Very entertaining little show, filled with sketches and great music about the state of tourists in New York. This is a video of the final performance.
Five Flights
01/24/2004 ~ Off Broadway
Alice Ripley, Joanna P. Adler, Kevin Karrick, Jason Butler Harne, Matthew Montelongo, Lisa Steindler
Five Women Wearing The Same Dress
February 2007 ~ Houston,TX
Pro-Shot Jessica Knapp, Julie Weiman, Kelly Walker, Leigh Ann Mitsakis, Traci Hines, Joaquin Vargas. A production of The Country Playhouse. Performed "in-the-round" and filmed using one camera on a tripod. Some generational loss.
Flesh and Blood
8/9/03 ~ New York
Cherry Jones, Martha Plimpton, Sean Dugan, Pete Frechette, Jessica Hecht, Chris McGarry, Jeff Weiss Recorded from 3rd row, great sound and closeups. Sound only for the last 15 minutes of Act 1. Filmed at a weird angle so sometimes hard to see what is going on 2 DISCS
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
2/23/82 ~ American Playhouse - PBS TV
Pro-Shot Ntozake Shange, Laurie Carlos, Trazana Beverly, Sarita Allen, Alfre Woodard, Lynn Whitfield Shot on tape in exteriors and in studios for American Playhouse; directed by the play's original director, Oz Scott; production has been opened up location-wise but the text remains much as it was on stage. Pro shot, filmed for PBS-TV
The Foreigner
12/4/04 ~ New York
Matthew Broderick, Frances Sternhagen, Kevin Cahoon, Mary Catherine Garrison, Neal Huff, Byron Jennings, Lee Tergesen. Great capture and only one or two cover ups that last less than a minute.
Frame 312
12/20/03 ~ New York
Mary Beth Peil, Larry Bryggman, Maggie Kiley, Ana Reeder, Mandy Siegfield, Greg Stuhr Great video with lots of close ups and good sound throughout.
Fran's Bed
9/23/05 ~ New York
Mia Farrow, Harris Yulin, Heather Burns, Marcia DeBonis, Brenda Pressley, Julia Stiles, Jonathan Walker Written and directed by James Lapine. Good video with excellent picture and clear sound; video includes NY1 review
Freak
1998 ~ HBO Special
Pro-Shot John Leguzimo’s one man HBO special, directed by Spike Lee
French and Saunders Live
1991 ~ Shaftesbury Theatre
Pro-Shot Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders
The Front Page
10/2016 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, John Slattery, John Goodman, Jefferson Mays, Holland Taylor, Sherie Rene Scott, Robert Morse. Great HD capture of this All-Star Cast. The play is a great ensemble comedy about tabloid newspaper reporters on the police beat. Each actor really gets a chance to shine in the show! 2 DISCS
Frost/Nixon
4/7/07 ~ Broadway
Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Remy Auberjonois, Shira Gregory, Corey Johnson, Stephen Kunken, Stephen Rowe, Triney Sandoval, Armand Schultz, Sonya Walger. Only two cover ups that last less then 30 seconds each. A great capture with great sound and very nice closeups throughout. Includes NY1 review and stories.
Frozen
2/28/04 ~ New York
Swoozie Kurtz, Brain O' Byrne, Laila Robins Excellent video; 1st generation from the master
Fully Committed
5/14/16 ~ Broadway ***
Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars in this one man comedy where he works a red-hot reservation line at one of New York’s trendiest restaurants. Excellent HD capture with no obstructions and so much fun!
The Gabriels 1: Hungry
3/2017 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Meg Gibson (Karin Gabriel), Lynn Hawley (Hannah Gabriel), Roberta Maxwell (Patricia Gabriel), Maryann Plunkett (Mary Gabriel), Jay O. Sanders (George Gabriel) and Amy Warren (Joyce Gabriel). Part One of Richard Nelson’s three-play cycle livestreamed on BroadwayHD from The Public Theatre in New York.
The Gabriels 2: What Did you Expect?
3/2017 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Meg Gibson (Karin Gabriel), Lynn Hawley (Hannah Gabriel), Roberta Maxwell (Patricia Gabriel), Maryann Plunkett (Mary Gabriel), Jay O. Sanders (George Gabriel) and Amy Warren (Joyce Gabriel). Part Two of Richard Nelson’s three-play cycle livestreamed on BroadwayHD from The Public Theatre in New York.
The Gabriels 3: Women of a Certain Age
3/2017 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Meg Gibson (Karin Gabriel), Lynn Hawley (Hannah Gabriel), Roberta Maxwell (Patricia Gabriel), Maryann Plunkett (Mary Gabriel), Jay O. Sanders (George Gabriel) and Amy Warren (Joyce Gabriel). Part Three of Richard Nelson’s three-play cycle livestreamed on BroadwayHD from The Public Theatre in New York.
Gemini
1981 ~ Showtime TV
Pro-Shot Scott Baio, Danny Aiello, Anne DeSalvo, Sheree North, Eve Bennett-Gordon, John Cassisi Televised version of the Broadway play by Albert Innaurato which played from 1977 to 1981. This version is basically a filming of the play in a studio; occasional video "glitches" turn the screen to blue for a few seconds about 3 times, otherwise very good quality.
Gem of the Ocean
2/6/05 ~ Broadway
Phylcia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, LisaGay Hamilton, Anthony Chisholm, John Earl Jelks, Eugene Lee, Raynor Scheine. Final performance of this show; great picture and sound.
Gene Kelly: The Legacy
March 1, 2014 ~ Pasadena, CA, Tour
Patricia Ward Kelly. Presented at The Pasadena Playhouse. “Biographer and film historian Patricia Ward Kelly takes audiences behind the scenes and shares an intimate story of her late husband Gene Kelly, the man who helped create some of the most memorable scenes in film history. This unique, Live performance—praised as “a real treat” by Variety—combines rare and familiar film clips, never released audio recordings, memorabilia, and personal insights culled from hours of interviews with her husband. Mrs. Kelly, whose presentation has been described as “mesmerizing,” reveals a very personal side of this American legend and his perspective on the innovative work for which he wished to be remembered”. Currently on tour in the U.S., the show will continue to tour through Europe and Canada. The show premiered to critical acclaim during sold-out shows at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles, and New York City’s Lincoln Center. Nicely filmed. One blackout towards the beginning of the show which lasts about a minute.
Getting Away With Murder
03/96 ~ Broadway
Christine Ebersole, Terrance Mann, John Rubenstein, Kandis Chappell, Al Espinoza, Frankie R. Faison) A "comedy-thriller" which flopped on Broadway with just 17 official performances. Fuzzy-ish video, but still watchable, with very good sound. This is the only known video of the show.
Ghosts
2014 ~ London
Pro-Shot Charlene McKenna, Brian McCardie, Adam Kotz, Lesley Manville, Jack Lowden Richard Eyre's spell-binding adaptation has won three Olivier Awards, with Lesley Manville crowned Best Actress and Jack Lowden named Best Supporting Actor.
The Gin Game
1977 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy Filmed from a single camera on a tripod. Probably filmed to be used as Press Reel footage for promotional purposes. Full show. Considering its age-amazing quality. Some slight generational loss.
The Glass Menagerie
12/08/1966 ~ TV
Pro-Shot
The Glass Menagerie
1973 ~ Broadway Archive
Pro-Shot Katharine Hepburn, Sam Waterston, Joanna Miles, Michael Moriarty Emmy winning production pro-shot and filmed for television.
The Glass Menagerie
3/18/05 ~ Barrymore Theatre
Jessica Lange, Christian Slater, Sarah Paulson, Josh Lucas. Good quality and very nice capture! A
The Glass Menagerie
9/19/10 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Judith Ivey, Patch Darragh, Keira Keeley, Ben McKenzie. No major blackouts, just one quick drop out in each act. Some obstruction on the sides and bottom, but it doesn't block the action. 2 DISCS
Glengary Glen Ross
4/30/05 ~ Broadway
Alan Alsa, Liv Schreiber, Tom Wopat, Gordon Clapp, Jeffrey Tambor. Crystal clear audio and video with great closeups. Includes interviews and review from NY1. A
Going Hollywood
1983 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Harry Groener, Christine Ebersole, Norman Snow, Mary Louise Wilson, George S. Irving, John Glover, Virginia Seidel Presented at Westside Arts theater. One of at least two readings from that year with more readings scheduled for this coming year; some generational loss. Filmed using one camera on a tripod.
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
2002 ~ Broadway
Starring Mercedes Reuhl and Bill Pullman. Nice quality video with great picture and sound of a good play.
God of Carnage
5/28/09 ~ Broadway
Hope Davis, Jeff Daniels, James Gandolfini, Marcia Gay Harden. Nice clear video with good sound and closeups and a great show.
God of Carnage
February 8, 2014 ~ La Mirada, CA
Hugo Armstrong (Michael), Jamison Jones (Alan), Amy Sloan (Annette), Maura Vincent (Veronica). Presented by La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts. “A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the evening progresses, and the rum flows, the gloves come off and the night becomes a side-splitting free-for-all”. Beautifully filmed. Heads appear in the very bottom of the frame occasionally, but never get in the way.
God Said, Ha! (Official Release)
1999 ~ Broadcast
Pro-Shot Saturday Night Live alumna Julia Sweeney scores in a funny and moving one-woman show about a tumultuous year in her life. Her adored brother is diagnosed with cancer and takes up residence in her bedroom, and her parents move down from Washington and into the guestroom -- forcing Sweeney to relive her childhood in a bizarre nuclear-family flashback. Comedy and tragedy comes (like her brother's chemo drip) in measured doses. Official DVD proshot, excellent sound and video.
Golda's Balcony
2007 ~ Pro-Video
Pro-Shot Valerie Harper Written by William Gibson. In a one-woman show with archival films in the background, an almost unrecognizable Valerie Harper recreatesnthe role she took on tour. This is a taped version of the play, with no changes made to the script, but instead of performing on a stage, it is filmed in front of a green screen with video images. This video was released commercially and almost immediately it was pulled from distribution, and is now out of print.
Good People
February 8, 2011 ~ Broadway
Frances McDormand (Margaret), Tate Donovan (Mike), Estelle Parsons (Dottie), Reneé Elise Goldsberry (Kate), Becky Ann Baker (Jean), Patrick Carroll (Stevie)
Grace
September 20th, 2012 ~ Broadway
Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon, Kate Arrington, Ed Asner
The Grapes of Wrath
1991 ~ Broadway
Gary Sinese, Robert Breuler, Ron Crawford, Mark Deakins, Francis Guinan, Terry Kinney, Sally Murphy, James Noah, Jeff Perry, Christopher M. Russo, Lois Smith, Rick Snyder, Alan Wilder Pro-shot for PBS; good video
Great Expectations (Official Release)
03/07/2013 ~ London
Pro-Shot Paul Nivison (Adult Pip), Grace Rowe (Estella), Paula Wilcox (Miss Havisham), Taylor Jay-Davies (Young Pip), Josh Elwell (Joe Gargery/Servant), Isabelle Joss (Mrs. Joe/Sara Pocket/Molly), James Vaughan (Wopsle/Wemmick), Chris Ellison (Magwitch), Katy Allen (Camilla Pocket), Gareth Glen (Cousin Raymond/Bentley Drummle), Suzanne Robertson (Biddy), Jack Ellis (Jaggers), Ryhs Warrington (Herbert Pocket)
The Green Bird
06/03/2000 ~ Broadway
Cast: Ken Barnett (Servant/Marching Band/Puppeteer), Reg E. Cathey (Brighella), Ned Eisenberg (Truffeldino), Didi Conn (Smeraldina), Bruce Turk (The Green Bird) One day before Closing!
Greetings From Yorkville
October 2007 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Anya Turner, Robert Grusecki Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Good video
Groucho: Gabe Kaplan is Groucho
1982 ~ HBO Films
Pro-Shot Gabe Kaplan, Michael Tucci Professionally filmed for HBO, nice video
Hand to God
4/2015 ~ Broadway ***NFT***
Steven Boyer, Geneva Carr, Marc Kudisch, Michael Oberholtzer, Sarah Stiles. Beautiful HD capture of this hilarious new play. With glowing reviews this will for sure be a Tony contender. The cast is hysterically perfect with lightning fast paced comedy and larger than life characters! 2 DISCS
The Happiest Millionaire
May 19, 2011 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Pro-Shot Paul Michael Nieman, Andrea Stradling, Darryl Maximilian Robinson, Robert Altpeter, Eric Mello, Brian Alexander Written by Kyle Crighton. Presented by The Glendale Center Theatre. Presented "in-the-round". Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Good clear picture and sound
The Hard Problem
16/04/15 ~ London
Pro-Shot Olivia Vinall, Damien Molony, Anthony Calf, Kristin Atherton, Rosie Hilal, Parth Thakerar, Vera Chok, Jonathan Coy Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and optional English subtitles throughout the performance.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
April 2017 ~ West End
Jamie Parker (Harry Potter), Paul Thornley (Ron Weasley), Norma Dumezweni(Hermione Granger), Poppy Miller (Ginny Potter), Alex Price (Draco Malfoy), Sam Clemmett (Albus Severus Potter), Anthony Boyle (Scorpius Malfoy), Jack North(Cedric/Jameses), Adam McNamara (Hagrid/Sorting Hat). Both parts are here in full. The filmer was at the back of the balcony and it can seem distant.
Harvey
20/5/2012~Broadway
Jim Parsons , Jessica Hecht, Charles Kimbrough, Larry Bryggman, Carol Kane, Peter Benson, Tracee Chimo, Holley Fain, Angela Paton, Rich Sommer, Morgan Spector. Disc includes interviews and behind the scenes footage.
Heartbreak House
1985 ~ Showtime-TV
Pro-Shot Rex Harrison, Amy Irving, Rosemary Harris, Dana Ivey, Tom Aldridge, George Martin Adapted from the play by George Bernard Shaw and filmed for television; good clear video
The Heidi Chronicles
1995 - TV Cast
Pro-Shot This is the TV adaptation of Wendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer-Prize winning play about one woman's quest for fulfillment. Jamie Lee Curtis stars.
The Heiress
13/10/2012 ~ Broadway
Jessica Chastain (Catherine Sloper), David Strathairn (Dr Austin Sloper), Dan Stevens (Morris Townsend), Virginia Kull (Maria), Judith Ivey (Lavinia Penniman), Caitlin O'Connell (Elizabeth Almond), Kieran Campion (Arthur Townsend), Molly Camp (Marian Almond), Dee Nelson (Mrs Montgomery), Ben LIvingston (Coachman). Dan Stevens (from Downton Abbey) gave a great performance in his Broadway debut. Don't quite know what to say about Jessica Chastain(from The Help). Interesting and surprisingly funny play with complex characters. Still in previews. Complete show. One scene, which takes place in the night-, is rather dark. Mostly steady shots with some shakiness between scenes.
Hellman v. McCarthy
2014 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot Marcia Rodd (Mary McCarthy), Roberta Maxwell (Lillian Hellman), Dick Cavett (himself) Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMEN SCORNED
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley, Patrice Lovely, Muhammed Ayers, Monica Blaire, Zebulon Ellis, Candice Pye, Ray Lavendar. Pro-shot recording of Tyler Perry's stage play
Henry IV
11/29/03 ~ Broadway
Kevin Kline, Richard Easton, Ethan Hawke, Dana Ivey, Audra McDonald, Michael Hayden, Stephen DeRosa, Byron Jennings Video is dark because the show is but the filmer did a good job with what was available; nice picture and sound. 1st generation from the master.
The History Boys
5/6/06 ~ Broadway
Samuel Anderson, Richard Griffiths, Samuel Barnett, Dominic Cooper, Clive Merrison, James Corden, Frances De La Tour, Sacha Dhawan, Andrew Knott, Clive Merrison, Stephen Capbell Moore, Jamie Parker, Russell Tovey. Great close ups and sound throughout. Includes interview with Richard Griffiths and Theatre Talk interview with Alan Bennett, from master.
The Homecoming
2/20/08 ~ Broadway
Ian McShane, Raul Esparza, Eve Best, Michael McKean, James Frain, Gareth Saxe. Great play and a strong cast. A very nice capture, with good shots, from the master.
Homme Fatale: The Fast Life And Slow Death Of Joey Stefano
1998 ~ Sydney, Australia
Pro-Shot Shane C. Rodrigo. A Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras presentation of a play in one act by Barry Lowe. "Joey Stefano was a gay porn star in the 1980s. This play is the tale of his rise and ultimate demise. With a cast consisting solely of Shane C. Rodrigo, this Brechtesque show is not for the faint-hearted, with drug use and nudity prominent throughout. Rodrigo's performance is good considering the play is a 90-minute-long solo effort. He builds a rapport with the audience (especially with the front row during the striptease). He effectively portrays the porn world's objectification: ``Come back when you've got breasts as big as Dolly Parton's, a penis enlargement and perfect teeth, honey!''. One of the most gripping scenes is when Stefano accepts a penis-shaped award in a tuxedo coat with no pants and talks into the microphone about how lonely he is. This scene ends with a little boy's voice begging his father not ``to make me do it'', a reference to sexual abuse." Filmed using multiple cameras. Contains nudity
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The House of Blue Leaves
1987 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Starring: John Mahoney, Swoosie Kurtz, Christine Baranski, Ben Stiller, Julie Hagerty. Pro Shot Live PBS telecast, A Lincoln Center Theater Production. A
The House Of Blue Leaves
May 2009 ~ Theatre Arlington, TX
Pro-Shot Lana K. Hoover, Ted Wold, Lisha Brock, Skyy Moore, Eugene Chandler, Elizabeth Conly, Beverly Murray, Becca Nordeen, Hilary Evitt, Tyler Kirk A tripod shot including a fund-raising speech after the show.
The House of Blue Leaves
6/22/11 ~ Broadway
Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Christopher Abbott, Susan Bennett, Jimmy Davis, Hailey Feiffer, Mary Beth Hurt, Alison Pill, Thoams Sadoski, Tally Sessions. First few minutes, which is just Ben Stiller sitting at a piano, are audio only. Disc also includes interviews and opening night footage.
Hughie
1984 ~ Showtime TV
Pro-Shot Jason Robards, Jack Dodson Recorded in June 1981 at Hyde Park Festival Theater, NY. The premiere production of Eugene O'Neill's play, directed by Jose Quintero. Very good quality with very slight buzz in sound. DVD includes The South Bank Show featuring Noel Coward is also on the disk.
The Humans
4/1/16 ~ Broadway ***
Jayne Houdyshell, Reed Birney, Sarah Steele, Cassie Beck, Arian Moayed, Lauren Klein. Excellent HD capture of the 2016 Tony winner for Best Play, Best Actress and Actor. Everything is nicely captured and such beautiful performances in this family drama. 2 DISCS
The Human Comedy
July 2006 ~ Pittsfield, MA
Debbie Boone, Heath Calvert, Eamon Foley, Cheryl Freeman,Andre Garner, Donald Grody New piece, performed at the Boland Theatre in the Bershires. Mostly a full stage shot. Occasional heads at the bottom of the screen.
The Hunting of the Snark
1987 ~ London
Pro-Shot John Hurt, Mike Batt, Billy Connolly, Roger Daltrey, Justin Hayward, Julian Lennon, Midge Ure Proshot Concert performed at Royal Albert Hall by the London Symphony Orchestra; clear picture and sound
Hurlyburly
02/05/05 ~ Off-Broadway
Ethan Hawke, Catherine Kellner, Parker Posey, Wallace Shawn, Josh Hamilton, Bobby Cannavale, Halley Wegryn Gross
I Am A Camera
1955 ~ TV Broadcast
Pro-Shot RARE copy of the feature film adaptation of the Christopher Isherwood stage play w/ the Tony Winning Julie Harris playing ‘Sally Bowles.’ The basis for the musical CABARET (B&W) DVD transfer from a VHS Factory copy -Video Release: 8/28/91
I Am My Own Wife
11/19/03 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays Great video, great show with lots of close ups. 1st generation from the master
I Can Get It For You Wholesale
March 1991 ~ New York
Evan Pappas, Vicki Lewis, Carolee Carmello, Jim Brachitta, Alix Korey, Patti Karr A production of the American Jewish Theatre. Filmed house right with no heads in the way; good clear sound and picture with excellent performances and new ending
I Hate Hamlet
2005 ~ Rialto Players
Pro-Shot John Barrymore: Jeffrey D. Deards, Andrew Rally: Doug Kiphut, Lilian Troy: Candy Kane, Gary Peter Lefkowitz: Marlon Gilbert
I LOVE LUCY: Live on Stage
October 17, 2012 Chicago, IL
Sirena Irwin, Bill Mendieta, Curtis Pettyjohn, Joanna Daniels Beautiful HD capture with no obstructions. A play that replicates the audience being at the taping of two episodes of the show. Includes commercials between scenes as if you were at a live taping. Nice clear video with good sound
I Have A Song To Sing O
1987 ~ Australia
Pro-Shot Anthony Warlow One man show. A theatrical biography of George Grossmith, the creator of most of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic baritone roles and the author of the classic Diary Of A Nobody. Very well filmed from the balcony, with some minimal generational loss.
The Iceman Cometh
4/26/12 ~ Chicago
Nathan Lane, Brian Dennehy, Stephen Ouimette, Marc Grapey, Salvatore Inzerillo, Larry Neumann, Jr., John Judd. Great capture from the 2012 Goodman Theatre production, in which the full cast would transfer to BAM in 2015 to reprise their roles. Production ran four hours long, not including intermission! 2 DISCS
If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet
9/13/12 ~ New York
Jake Gyllenhaal, Annie Funke, Michelle Gomez, Brian F. O'Bryne Good video with clear picture and sound; the last 10 minutes of this video are from 9/19/12 A
I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers
May 10, 2013 ~ Broadway
Bette Midler This is also perfectly filmed, unobstructed, focused and very steady with very few adjustments.
The Importance of Being Earnest
2/5/11 ~ Broadway
Brian Bedford, Dana Ivey, Paxton Whitehead, Amanda Leigh Cobb, Santino Fontana, David Furr, Tim MacDonald, Paul O'Brien, Charlotte Parry, Sara Topham. Railing at the bottom of the screen present in wide/medium shots. Disc includes 20 minutes of Opening Night footage and Interviews.
The Importance of Being Earnest
10/8/15 ~ London
Pro-Shot David Suchet, Emily Barber, Michael Benz, Philip Cumbus, Imogen Doel, Michele Dotrice. The live broadcast by satellite in high definition and 5.1 Surround Sound from the Vaudeville Theatre in London, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews from Director Adrian Noble and star David Suchet.
Imagine This
2008 ~ London
Pro-Shot Peter Polycarpou, Leila Benn Harris, Sevan Stephan, Sarah Ingram, Bernard Lloyd, Cameron Leigh, Michael Matus Pro-shot video of the original London cast; great clear picture and sound; very nice video
In A Dark Dark House
5/20/2007 ~ Broadway
Ron Livingston, Louisa Krause and Frederick Weller Mostly wide shots for the first 1/2 hour but taper was close so it doesnt lose anything; lots of close ups after that with great sound throughout; includes review on NY1 A
In the Belly of the Beast Revisited
3/10/04 ~ New York
David Mogentale, Heidi James, James E. Smith, Gordon Holmes A new version of Adrian Hall's dramatization of the story of Jack Henry Abbott, who became famous for his correspondence with Norman Mailer while he was in jail for having murdered an aspiring actor and waiter in Greenwich Village; dark but otherwise clear picture and sound
In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)
October 3, 2010 ~ South Coast Reperatory
Kathleen Early, Andrew Borba, Libby West, Rebecca Mozo, Tom Shelton, Tracey A Leigh, Ron Menzel. 2 DISCS
Indecent
5/2017 ~ Broadway ***
Katrina Lenk, Mimi Lieber, Max Gordon Moore, Tom Nelis, Steven Rattazzi, Richard Topol, Adina Verson. Excellent HD capture of the Broadway transfer which charts the history of an incendiary drama and the path of the artists who perform it. 2 DISCS
Indecent
6/30/17 ~ Broadway
Katrina Lenk, Mimi Lieber, Max Gordon Moore, Tom Nelis, Steven Rattazzi, Richard Topol, Adina Verson Clear HD picture and sound; excellent video of this Tony Award winning play
Indecent
2017 ~ BroadwayHD
Pro-Shot Katrina Lenk, Mimi Lieber, Max Gordon Moore, Tom Nelis, Steven Rattazzi, Richard Topol, Adina Verson Filmed for PBS Great Performances and BroadwayHD; excellent video
The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
June 5, 2009 ~ Ronacher Wien
Pro-Shot John Malkovich (Jack Unterweger), Aleksandra Zamojska (Singer), Laura Aikin (Singer) It's based on the real-life story of Austrian serial killer Jack Unerweger, who was released from prison in 1990 after writing a celebrated memoir and claiming he was rehabilitated. He went on to kill about a dozen prostitutes in America and Europe before hanging himself when he was sent back behind bars.
The Intellegent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures
June 1, 2014 ~ Berkeley, CA
Mark Margolis, Liz Wisan, Lou Liberatore, Joseph J Parks, Randy Danson, Jordan Geiger, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, Anthony Fusco, Deirdre Lovejoy, Tina Chilip, Robynn Rodriguez Well filmed in 16:9 with no washout or obstruction and a steady mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; first minute or so of act two is blacked out; includes curtain call 3 DISCS
Intimate Apparel
6/5/04 ~ New York
Viola Davis, Arija Barelkis, Lynda Gravatt, Russell Hornsby, Corey Stoll, Lauren Velez. Great quality video with excellent picture and sound quality.
Intimate Apparel
November 25, 2012 ~ Pasadena, CA
Vanessa Williams (NOT Vanessa Williams from Desperate Housewives etc., Esther), Dawnn Lewis (Mrs. Dickson), Angel Reda (Mrs. Van Buren), David St. Louis (George), Adam J. Smith (Mr. Marks), Kristy Johnson (Mayme). Written by Lynn Nottage. Presented at the Pasadena Playhouse. “The time is 1905 in New York City and Esther, a middle-aged, black seamstress, has learned to make ends meet by teaching herself to sew beautiful and delicate lingerie for her uptown and downtown clientele. After nearly two decades of loneliness and watching the younger and prettier girls come and go in the boarding house she rents from, Esther finds solace and possible romance in letters from George, a handsome, young Caribbean man working on the Panama Canal. Re-energized by his affectionate words, but hindered by illiteracy, Esther confides in two of her patrons, Mrs. Van Buren, a rich white socialite, and Mayme, a prostitute, to pen her letters back to George. Meanwhile, Esther’s heart also seems to lie with Mr. Marks, the Hasidic shopkeeper who relishes in sharing his exquisite finds of satins and silks and has also grown increasingly fond of Esther. But the impossibility of their match is obvious to them both, so Esther settles for a marriage to George. He subsequently manages to frivolously spend all of her life savings on whores and liquor – dashing all of Esther’s hopes of opening a beauty salon. Once again penniless and alone, Esther reluctantly returns to her sewing machine to refashion her dreams from the cloth of her life’s experiences”. Intimate Apparel won the 2004 New York Drama Critics Circle Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play. Beautifully filmed. No obstructions and crystal clear.
Into The Light
10/26/86 ~ Broadway
Dean Jones, Thomas Batten, Susan Bigelow, Alan Brasington, Lenny Wolpe. RARE! “James Prescott, a sceptical physicist from Los Alamos, belongs to an American scientific expedition attempting to determine the truth or otherwise of the Turin Shroud, the linen relic revered by true believers as Jesus' burial cloth. James's obsession with his scientific mission leads him to neglect his wife, Kate, and young son, Matthew, for the lab. The son, to compensate for his father's absence, places his faith in a jolly fantasy friend whom no one else can see”. Broadway flop with just 6 official performances. From Frank Rich’s New York Times review: “No star can carry a show that asks whether God is dead in a manner that's likely to bore Him to death if He's not.” Well filmed, with mostly wide shots. Surprisingly good for a tape of it’s age, but some generational loss. Filmed at the show’s final performance.
Invention of Love
06/26/01 ~ Broadway
Richard Easton, Robert Sean Leonard, James Harbour, Mirelle Enos, Daniel Davis
Iron
12/17/03 ~ New York
John Cureiss, Jennifer Dundass, Lisa Emery, Susan Pourfar Well filmed and crystal clear with amazing close ups. A little dark at times due to the stage lighting. Presented at New York's Manhattan Theatre Club.
Is He Dead
1/26/08 ~ Lyceum Theatre
Norbert Leo Butz, Jenn Gambatese, John McMartin, Mary Louise Burke, David Pittu, Michael McGrath, Tom Alan Robbins, Bridget Regan, Byron Jennings, Jeremy Bobb, Patricia Conolly. A moment or two of full stage shots due to ushers, but other than that shot in closeups, from master.
It’s Only a Play
12-29-14 ~ Broadway
James Wicker: Nathan Lane Peter Austin: Matthew Broderick Julie Budder: Megan Mullally Virginia Noyes: Stockard Channing Frank Finger: Rupert Grint Ira Drew: F Murray Abraham Gus P Head: Micah Stock A good capture of the play’s original cast. The play is absolutely hysterical — Nathan, Megan, and Micah being particularly fantastic. This capture has no washout and only minor obstruction, but most of the first 26 minutes of Act One are blacked out. After that, the show is very nicely captured with just one head that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen and does not affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is very good overall, but there is more shuffling and static than usual; all of the dialogue is listenable. Includes playbill scans.
It's Only a Play
1/2015 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Martin Short, Stockard Channing, Katie Finneran, F. Murray Abraham, Maulik Pancholy, Micah Stock. Beautiful HD capture of this hilarious play. This features the new cast after the theater switch. Everyone did a wonderful job and was such a great time! 2 DISCS
James Joyce’s the Dead
12/30/1999 ~ Broadway
Brian Davies (Mr. Browne), Blair Brown (Gretta Conroy), Dashiell Eaves (Michael), Paddy Croft (Mrs. Malins), John Kelly (Bartell D’Arcy), Sally Ann Howes (Aunt Julia Morkan) Preview Performance!
Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell
1999 ~ London
Peter O'Toole
Jerusalem
4/28/11 ~ Broadway
Mark Rylance, Max Baker, Mackenzie Rook, Alan David, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Aiden Eyrick, John Gallagher Jr, Gerladine Hughes, Danny Kirrane, Charlotte Mills, Sarah Moyle, Mark Page, Molly Ranson. First couple of minutes are not clear but improves shortly after. Disc also includes an hour of interviews, reviews and B-Roll.
Jewtopia
April 29, 2007 ~ Off-Broadway
Cast: Vanessa Lemonides, Becky London, Lorry Goldman, Josh Heine, Rosanne Ma, Jeremy Rishe, Joel Rooks The longest running comedy in Off-Broadway history. Well filmed and crystal clear, but heads appear along the bottom of the screen in the wider shots. Filmed on closing night. Includes scanned Playbill information.
John Leguizamo's Latin History For Morons
2018 ~ New Jersey
Pro-Shot New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo in a live performance of his Tony-nominated hit, Latin History for Morons, as part of a Netflix special filming at NJPAC.
Journey's End
02/10/2007 ~ Broadway
Hugh Dancy, Boyd Gaines, Jefferson Mays, Stark Sands
Judas
1975 ~ Chicago
Pro-Shot Robert Patrick (Pilate), Carol Nelson (Mary), Ed Rampage (Joseph) Young Judas, training for an executive position with the conquering Romans, drifts from both Rome and his religion to follow the cult of Jesus. Pilate tries to save Jesus to prove to Judas the power of Rome-with disastrous results
Julius Caesar
4/23/05 ~ Broadway, Revival
Denzel Washington, Colm Feore, Jessica Hecht, William Sadler, Tamara Tunie, Eamann Walker, Jack Willis Written by William Shakespeare. Beautifully filmed and crystal clear. Disc also includes scanned Playbill information, 2 reviews, and a 60 Minutes piece.
Jumpers
07/09/2004 ~ Broadway
Simon Russel Beale (George), Essie Davis (Dotty), John Rogan (Crouch), Nicky Henson (Archie), Nicholas Woodeson (Bones), Eliza Lumley (Secretary)
June Moon
1974 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Jack Cassidy, Susan Sarandon, Estelle Parsons, Stephen Sondheim, Tom Fitzsimmons, Kevin McCarthy, Lee Meredith, Austin Pendleton Jack Cassidy is terrific as the veteran composer who helps the kid while his own career is slumping. Playing another struggling songwriter is none other than Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, paying scruffy homage to the composers who inspired him. Pro-shot for TV.
Junk: The Golden Age of Debt
8/20/16 ~ La Jolla, CA
Annika Boras, Benjamin Burdick, Tony Carlin, Josh Cooke, Zora Howard, Jennifer Ikeda, Jason Kravits, Zakiya Iman Markland, Jeff Marlow, Sean McIntyre, David Rasche, Matthew Rauch, Armando Riesco, Linus Roache, Hunter Spangler, Henry Stram, Keith Wallace A new play by the Tony Award winning writer of Disgraced, Ayad Akhtar; good capture overall with a two-minute blackout toward the beginning of the show and a couple other very quick dropouts, but otherwise complete; no spotlight washout. Excellent clear sound 2 DVDs
Juvenilia
12/3/03 ~ New York
Ian Brennan, Aubrey Dollar, Luke MacFarlane, Erica N.Tazel Good video; there is a whisle through the whole show but not that loud but you can hear it. Apparently, there was a lady with an oxygen tank sitting to the left of the filmer! 1st generation from the master
Kaleidscope
4/25/55 ~ Max Liebman Presents NBC Television
Pro-Shot Bea Arthur, Judy Holliday, Rod Alexander, Peggie Castle, George Kluge, Bambi Lynn, Dick Shawn Black & white picture with slight static but great clear sound and good picture for its age. Nice video
Kennedy's Children
1978 ~ CBS Cable TV
Jane Alexander, Shirley Knight, Lindsay Crouse, Charles Harper, Brad Dourif, Ken Burgess. Written by Robert Patrick. "Kennedy’s Children is a play composed entirely of monologues. One rainy night in February 1974, five lonely people come to the same bar to drink by themselves: Wanda, a woman obsessed with J.F.K. and his assassination; Mark, a Vietnam vet with a tenuous grasp on reality; Sparger, a queeny off-off-off-Broadway actor; Rona, an antiwar activist whose dreams have gone sour; and Carla. Carla is disillusioned model who dreamed of becoming the next Marilyn Monroe. She has just taken seventy-four sleeping pills and come to the bar “to wash them down.” This play had a short run of 72 performances on Broadway in 1975.
Keystone
1983 ~ Princeton, NJ
Pro-Shot Wayne Bryan, Ann Leslie Morrison, Thomas Lee Sinclair, Tommy Breslin, Doug Walker, Keith Curran, Kim Morgan, Olga Merediz Professional PBS telecast
King Charles III (Official Release)
2017 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot adapted by Mike Bartlett from his play of the same name. It is directed by Rupert Goold, director of the original play, and stars most of the play's original cast including Tim Pigott-Smith as Charles
King Lear
1974 ~ Broadway
King Lear
4/3/04 ~ Broadway
Christopher Plummer, James Blendick, Domini Blythe, Brent Carver, Benedict Campbell, Geraint Wyn Davies, Ian Deakin, Claire Jullien, Barry McGregor, Lucy Peacock, Stephen Russell. Excellent video with very clear picture and sound.
King Lear
2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot Michael Attenborough brings Shakespeare's greatest tragedy to the intimacy of the Almeida stage. When Lear asks each of his daughters to profess their love for him, he is flattered by the false hyperbole of Regan and Goneril. When his youngest daughter Cordelia confesses to love him simply as a daughter should, his pride is dented and he casts her out of his kingdom. Too late to realise his mistake, and forced from power by his offspring, an increasingly impotent and frail Lear descends into madness. Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce plays the title role in a production that formed part of the World Shakespeare Festival in 2012.
La Bete
10/19/10 ~ Broadway
David Hyde Pierce, Mark Rylance, Joanna Lumley. Very nice capture of this fun show with no obstructions. Disc also includes a review from NY1.
The Lady's Not For Burning
1974 ~ A&E-TV
Pro-Shot Richard Chamberlain, John Carradine, Eileen Atkins, Keene Curtis, Tom Lacy
Written by Christopher Fry, based on his 1950 Broadway play. Some slight generational loss.
Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
04/09/2014 ~ Broadway
Audra McDonald, Shelton Becton, Roxie. Beautiful capture of this wonderful show about one of the final shows of Billie Holiday. Audra McDonald does a divine job of taking on the role, beautifully sang and performed. Audra certainly makes her case for a sixth Tony win!
The Laramie Project
May 2006 ~ Port Jefferson, NY
Pro-Shot Steve Ayle,Toni Caracci, Kevin Dwyer, Linda May, Jimmy Gala,Sara Suvak
A production of Theatre Three. Filmed using one camera on a tripod in the back of the house. Pristine clarity. Great production. DVD has been nicely constructed with animated opening menus and scene selection. Also includes still pictures from the production.
The Lark
1958 ~ TV
The Last Confession
6/21/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
David Suchet, Sam Parks, Philip Craig, David Ferry, Richard O'Callaghan, Nigel Bennett, Stuart Milligan, Donald Douglas, John O'May, Bernard Lloyd, Kevin Colson, Peter Harding, Roy Lewis, George Spartels, Sheila Ferris, Marvin Ishmael, David Bannerman, Ezra Bix, Pier Carthew, Mark Hammersley No blackouts, obstructions, or washout; filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Great clear picture and sound; nice video 2 DVDs
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
March 6, 2005 ~ Off-Broadway
Sam Rockwell, Eric Bogosian, Jeffrey De Munn, Craig “Mums” Grant, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Deborah Rush.
Last Session
Date Unknown ~ Los Angeles
Pro-Shot Bob Stillman, Amy Coleman, P.M Howard, Michele Mais, Joel Traywick Professionally shot.
The Last Session
October 2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot Darren Day (Gideon), Simon Craddock, AJ Dean, Roy Emsile, Lucy Vandi. “On the night before the day Gideon, a gay singer-songwriter with AIDS has chosen to commit suicide, he has decided to record his story in song, in one last recording session. He addresses the work to his longtime companion. Music and lyrics by Steve Schalchlin and book by Jim Brochu. The character of Gideon is clearly based on composer Schalchlin, who has made no secret of the fact that he has escaped HIV-related death at least three times and was convinced by his own companion of fourteen years, Brochu, to write his feelings out as songs." This is the London premiere of the award-winning 1997 Off-Broadway cult hit. Filmed using multiple camcorders, it looks like this was either filmed for TV, or this video was used to create clips for Press Reels.
Laugh it Up, Stare it Down
2015 ~ Off Broadway
Pro-Shot Jayce Bartok, Katya Campbell, Maury Ginsberg and Amy Hargreaves
Laughter On The 23rd Floor
1994 ~ US Tour
Pro-Shot Ron Orbach and Gabe Kaplan. Proshot from the house camera. Very good sound and video, with little generational loss.
Laughter On The 23rd Floor
2000 ~ Showtime
Pro-Shot Nathan Lane, Mark Linn-Baker, Victor Garber, Robert Guillaume, Peri Gilpin, Saul Rubinek, Dan Castellaneta, Richard Portnow, Zach Grenier, Mackenzie Astin, Jake Goldsbie) Nathan Lane & Mark Linn-Baker reprise the roles they performed on Broadway in this made for TV adaptation originally broadcast on Showtime. This is dubbed directly from an Emmy nomination VHS, and has “For screening purposes only. Not for resale.” appearing occasionally across the bottom of the screen. Very good video and sound.
Leave It To Jane
4/27/13 ~ New York
Thom Caska, Patrick John Moran, Neil Young, Ted Bouton, Robin Hayes, Carter Lynch, Sarah Ziegler. Book and lyrics by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse, with music by Jerome Kern. Presented by Musicals Tonight! Filmed close to the stage so you’re kind of looking up at the stage. Heads appear on either side of the frame, which occasionally block some of the action onstage. The disc also includes the 1959 Off-Broadway Cast Recording.
Leave It To Me
3/20/01 ~ New York
Barbara McCulloh, Michael Scott, Robin Baxter, Jamie Day A production of Musicals Tonight Inc. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Filmed in the second or third row, so you are looking up at the stage. Heads in the way throughout.
Lemonade (Official Release)
1971 ~ Broadway Theatre Archive
Pro-Shot Eileen Herlie, Martha Scott, A short play about two women who set up competing lemonade stands next to each other.
Leonardo: A Portrait Of Love
1992 ~ Oxford, England
Pro-shot Simon Burke, Hal Fowler, James Barron Premiere production from the Old Fire House. A musical based on the life of Leonardo DaVinci. Pro shot using multiple cameras; slight generation loss
Lend Me A Tenor
3/23/10 ~ Broadway
Anthony LaPaglia, Tony Shalhoub, Justin Bartha, Brooke Adams, Mary Catherine Garrison, Jay Klaitz, Jan Maxwell, Jennifer Laura Thompson. Nicely captured and occasional heads in the frame. Disc also features Interviews & Behind The Scenes Features.
Lend Me a Tenor
10/23/16 ~ La Miranda, CA
J. Paul Boehmer, John Shartzer, Kelley Dorney, Davis Gaines, Catherine LeFrere, Leslie Stevens, Colette Kilroy, Jeff Skowron Great video with no washout and no blackouts; some small heads at the bottom of the screen, but they do not affect the action; filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups; excellent clear sound throughout; nice video
Let Me Down Easy
2012 ~ Arena Stage, D.C.
Pro-Shot Anna Deavere PBS broadcast of the acclaimed one woman show
Letters From Zora: In Her Own Words
May 10th, 2014 ~ Pasadena, CA
Vanessa Bell Calloway Just a couple quick dropouts in the first ten minutes; no obstruction or washout; filmed in 16:9 with clear picture and very good sound; includes curtain call
The Lieutenant Of Inishmore
4/19/06 ~ Broadway
Jeff Binder, Andrew Connolly, Brian D'Arcy James, Dashiell Eaves, Peter Gerety, Domhnall Gleeson, Alison Pill, David Wilmot Great video with excellent closeups and clear picture and sound throughout.
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
4/20/06 ~ Broadway
Peter Gerety, David Wilmot, Domhnall Gleeson,Andrew Connolly, Brian D'Arcy James, Dashiell Eaves, Jeff Binder, Alison Pill. First 5 minutes are a little shaky but it gets much better after that with very nice closeups and great sound. Includes NY1 reviews and interviews.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
1981 ~ The Old Vic, London
Pro-Shot Roger Rees as Nicholas, David Threlfall as Smike, Ben Kingsley as Squeers, Bob Peck as John Browdie and Sir Mulberry Hawk, John Woodvine as Ralph Nickleby, Susan Littler as Kate, Edward Petherbridge as Newman Noggs, Timothy Spall as Young Wackford and Mr. Folair, John McEnery as Mr. Mantalini, William the Waiter and Mr. Snevellicci, Graham Crowden as Mr. Vincent Crummles, and Suzanne Bertish as Fanny Squeers Pro-shot for television at the Royal Theatre, this is the complete 9 hour epic on 3 DISCS (Traded as 3 Shows)
A Life in the Theatre
1993 ~ TNT TV Movie
Pro-Shot Jack Lemmon and Matthew Broderick star in this teleplay by David Mamet originally filmed for TNT cable network. This was an adaptation of an early play by the author that focuses on the backstage relationship between two actors. Pro-Shot for television, good video, with some generational loss, very good sound.
A Life in the Theatre
11/6/10 ~ Broadway
Patrick Stewart and T.R. Knight. Good clear capture, which includes BC/EFA speech and around 20 minutes of behind the scenes footage and interviews.
Lift
11/21/13 ~ Off-Broadway
Kimberly Faye Greenberg (The French Teacher), Erin Elizabeth Eichhorn (The Secretary), Spencer Kurtti (The Busker), Randall Glen Taylor (Bright Young Thing), Samantha Mercado-Tudda (The Lap Dancer), and Morgan DeTogne and Jeffrey Van Damme (The American Tourists). "Lift is about people and connections. The connections we have without knowing about them, the connections we lose sight of and the connections we don’t mean to have," press notes state. "Eight people get in a lift at Covent Garden tube station on an ordinary morning and what follows is an exploration into their thoughts. Through seeing everything they think and revealing their innermost secrets, we realize that in some way they are all connected and if they reached out to one another they might change their lives forever." Direct from the show’s sold-out London run. Filmed using one camera on a tripod.
Lips Together, Teeth Apart
8/28/91 ~ New York
Nathan Lane, Anthony Heald, Roxanne Hart, Deborah Rush Terence McNally's play in its premier production. Shot from right center aisle, near the back of the small house, full stage shot, spotlight wash, low volume.
The Little Dog Laughed
1/18/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Cast List: Johnny Galecki, Neal Huff, Zoe Lister-Jones, Julie White. Nice capture of this show.
The Little Dog Laughed
2/4/07 ~ Broadway matinee
Johnny Galicki, Tom Everett Scott, Julie White, Ari Graynor Good video although it is missing the last 10 minutes or so. Great sound and picture
The Little Dog Laughed
2/11/07 ~ Broadway
Johnny Galecki, Tom Everett Scott, Julie White, Zoe Lister Jones. Nice capture of this play.
The Little Foxes
1981 ~ Broadway
Elizabeth Taylor (Regina Giddens), Tom Aldredge (Horace Giddens), Dennis Christopher (Leo Hubbard), Maureen Stapleton (Birdie Hubbard), Anthony Zerbe (Benjamin Hubbard), Humbert Allen Astredo, (William Marshall), Novella Nelson (Addie), Joe Ponazecki (Oscar Hubbard.) RARE FIND! Recorded from a tripod, with the audio from the soundboard patched directly in. Even though there are some pans and zooms, it’s mostly a full stage shot. Pretty good quality for a video of it’s age, but some generational loss and a little dark. 2 DISCS
The Little Foxes
April 2, 2017 ~ Broadway
Cynthia Nixon (Regina Giddens), Laura Linney (Birdie Hubbard), Darren Goldstein (Oscar Hubbard), Michael McKean (Ben Hubbard), Richard Thomas (Horace Giddens). Presented by Manhattan Theatre Club, this production alternates the roles of Regina and Birdie between Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon. Well filmed from the back of the balcony, the filmer sits stage right. It takes the filmer about a minute to settle at the beginning of the show, and heads appear in the bottom of the frame in the wider shots. A
The Little Foxes
April 4, 2017 ~ Broadway
Laura Linney (Regina Giddens), Cynthia Nixon (Birdie Hubbard), Darren Goldstein (Oscar Hubbard), Michael McKean (Ben Hubbard), Richard Thomas (Horace Giddens). Presented by Manhattan Theatre Club, this production alternates the roles of Regina and Birdie between Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon. Well filmed from the back of the balcony, the filmer sits stage left. Heads appear in the bottom of the frame in the wider shots.
Living On Love
3/17/15 ~ Broadway
Renee Fleming, Douglas Sills, Anna Chlumsky, Jerry O'Connell, Blake Hammond, Scott Robertson Filmed from the mezzanine through heads and with spotlight washout throughout; no close-ups or zooms at all; good clear sound but not easy to watch
London Wall
2014 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot Julia Coffey, Katie Gibson, Matthew Gumley, Jonathan Hogan, Laurie Kennedy, Elise Kibler, Stephen Plunkett, Christopher Sears, Alex Trow Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
The Long Christmas Ride Home
11/22/03 ~ Off-Broadway
Randy Graff, Enid Graham, Mark Blum, Will McCormack, Catherine Kellner, Sean Palmer, joined by a company of puppeteers including Matt Acheson, Oliver Dalzel, Erin Eager, Mark Petrosino, Sarah Provost Note: Great video though it takes a few minutes to get settled.
Long Day's Journey into Night (Official Release)
1973 ~ London
Pro-Shot Laurence Olivier, Constance Cummings, Denis Quilley, Ronald Pickup
Long Day’s Journey Into Night
5/6/03 ~ Broadway
Brian Dennehy, Vanessa Redgrave, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robert Sean Leonard Act One is decent – Act Two is just a steady shot of the ceiling – but can hear the audio if nothing else 2 DISCS
Long Day's Journey into Night
4/2016 ~ Broadway ***
Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon, John Gallgher Jr, Colby Minifie. Excellent capture of the Broadway revival. A wonderful cast and Jessica demonstrates such detail as an actress. This was the first preview performance and ran close to four hours. 2 DISCS
Long Days Journey into Night
3/2017 ~ Los Angeles
Pro-Shot Jane Kaczmarek, Alfred Molina, Angela Goethals, Stephen Louis Grush & Colin Woodell Livestreamed on BroadwayHD from the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, this star-studded cast delivers beautiful performances of the classic play.
Looking at Christmas
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot From Steven Banks (head writer of “SpongeBob Squarepants”), the play takes place on Christmas Eve in New York City. A failed writer and a struggling actress meet while looking at the famous holiday windows and the windows come to life and look back at them, including a lecherous elf with eyes for Mrs. Claus, and an alien Scrooge arguing with an android Tiny Tim about reinterpreting classic Christmas stories. The Flea’s resident acting company, the Bats, star in this romantic comedy. Directed by Jim Simpson. With Michael Micalizzi and Allison Buck. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
Looped
2/23/10 ~ Broadway
Valerie Harper, Brian Hutchison, Michael Mulherin Nice clear video with good picture and sound
Lost in Yonkers
3/13/10 ~ Papermill Playhouse
Rosemary Prinz (Grandma), J. Anthony Crane (Louise), Sara Surrey (Bella), John Plumpis (Eddie), Patricia Buckley (Gert), Alex Wyse (Jay), Maxwell Beer (Arty)
Love
4/24/84 ~ New York
Nathan Lane, Judy Kaye, Stephen Vinovich Performed only 8 performances, this was filmed on closing night. Well filmed, but a little shaky to start. Some generational loss; clear sound; interesting to see Nathan Lane 20 years ago
Love, Loss and What I Wore
9/22/11 ~ Chicago, IL
Barbara Robertson, Felicia Fields, Nora Dunn, Roni Geva, Katie O'Brien Great capture of the sit down Chicago company of this production. Well captured with no obstructions and clear sound of this Nora & Delia Ephron play
Lovesong
2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot Written by the critically acclaimed Abi Morgan, whose film and television credits include The Iron Lady, Shame, Birdsong and the Golden Globe award-nominated television series, The Hour. Frantic Assembly and Drum Theatre Plymouth in association with Chichester Festival Theatre. Supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. The Drum Theatre produces and presents new plays. As part of the Theatre Royal Plymouth they have built a national reputation for the quality of their programme and innovative work, winning the Peter Brook Empty Space Award in 2007.
Lucky Guy
3/14/13 ~ Broadway highlights
Tom Hanks, Courtney B Vance, Christopher McDonald, Peter Gerety, Peter Scolari, Richard Masur, Maura Tierney First 30 minutes only; slight wandering but mostly steady and unobstructed; good clear picture and sound
The Lyons
May 17th, 2012 ~ Broadway
Cast: Linda Lavin, Dick Latessa, Michael Esper, Kate Jennings Grant, Brenda Pressley, Gregory Wooddell.
M. Butterfly
01/04/1990 ~ Broadway
Tony Randall (Rene Gallimard), Alec Mapa (Song Liling) Well filmed, mostly in full stage shots with few close-ups. Great colors and clear sound. Very good video and sound.
M.Butterfly
1992 ~ San Jose
Pro-Shot archival record of the Theatre Works production, a recreation of John Dexter’s Broadway staging, made just after the end of the National Tour. Francis Jue (Butterfly), Mark Capri (Gallimard)- Very good sound and video of a fantastic cast in a fantastic play
M. Butterfly
October 13, 2017 ~ Broadway
Clive Owen, Jin Ha, Clea Alsip, Murray Bartlett, Michael Countryman, Celeste Den, Jess Fry, Enid Graham, Thomas Michael Hammond, Cole Horibe, Jason Ignacio, Kristen Faith Oei, Erica Sweany, John Leonard Thompson, Erica Wong Good HD video with clear picture and sound; good video
Macbeth
May 2013 ~ Broadway
Alan Cumming, Jenny Sterlin, Brendan Titley, Chris Kipiniak Phenomenal show with an innovative take on the classic play, and Alan Cumming gives an amazing performance. A few blackouts (seconds long) and moments of wandering, but mostly its really well-shot and steady and unobstructed. The set has video-screens that show close-ups, and I shot those when the rest of the stage was pitch black.
The Madwoman of Central Park West
1979 ~ East Hampton, NY
Pro-Shot Phyllis Newman Filmed for video with some age but still very watchable with clear picture and sound; video includes A Party with Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Make And Break
April 1983 ~ Washington, D.C.
Peter Falk, Cynthia Harris Written by British playwright Michael Frayn. Pre-Broadway Tryout; played at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for three weeks for tryouts, and had planned to play Broadway for three months with Falk, but the show closed on the road and never made it to New York. The disc also includes an interview with Falk for Entertainment Tonight talking about the show. Filmed using a camera on a tripod. Some generational loss.
Making Porn
1996 ~ Detroit, MI
Pro-Shot Features real-life gay porn stars! The Detroit premiere of Ronnie Larsen's cult Off-Broadway comedy about San Francisco's gay porn industry of the '80's. Semi-pro shot using one camera on a tripod.
A Man For All Seasons
12/10/08 ~ Broadway
Frank Langella, Peter Bradbury, Jeremy Strong, Michel Gill, Mary Ann Plunkett, Hannah Cabell, Dakin Mathews, Zach Grenier, Triney Sandoval, Michael Esper, Patrick Page. Filmed in Widescreen, wonderful capture, nice close-ups and sound. 2 DISCS
The Man Who Came to Dinner
2000 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Nathan Lane, Jean Smart, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jack Arendt Live on Broadway at the Roundabout Theater. Pro-Shot and aired on PBS
Marjorie Prime
9/20/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Lois Smith, Jeff Ward, Lisa Emery, Frank Wood Very nice capture of the World Premiere with no obstruction and no washout; a one minute blackout early in the play, as well as one additional quick dropout; sound has a bit more shuffling than usual, but still very good; clear picture
Master Harold And The Boys
1985 ~ Showtime-TV
Pro-Shot Mathew Broderick, John Kani, Zakes Mokae. Pro-shot for TV.
Master Harold...And the Boys
5/28/03 ~ Broadway
Danny Glover, Michael Boatman, Christopher Denham Shot from the 4th row mezzanine.Very nice video; digital,1st generation from the master
Master Class
1/14/97 ~ Broadway
Patty LuPone Filmed from the balcony. Some slight generational loss, but nothing too bad.
Master Class
1997 ~ Tour
Faye Dunaway, Melinda Klump, Suzan Hanson, Kevin Paul Anderson Well filmed with great close-ups, but almost all of the focus is on Faye and rarely on the other actors. Some slight generational loss.
Master Class
6/14/11 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, Sierra Boggess, Clinton Brandhagen, Jeremy Cohen, Alexandra Silber, Garrett Sorenson. Good clear video and disc also includes reviews, opening night coverage and cast/creative interviews.
Master Harold and the Boys
05/28/2003 ~ Broadway
Danny Glover (Sam), Michael Boatman (Willie), Christopher Denham (Hally) Preview Performance!
Matador
1991 ~ London
John Barrowman, Stephanie Powers Final London Performance; short lived British musical, recorded through the house camera.
Match
3/20/04 ~ Broadway
Frank Langella, Jane Adams, Ray Liotta. Excellent video and nice close-ups with good sound and picture throughout
Me, Myself & I
January 23rd, 2008 ~ Off Broadway
Tyne Daly, Brian Murray, Colin Donnell, Michael Esper, Charlotte Parry, Stephen Payne) Edward Albee is in top form with this dark, funny and moving play that takes sibling rivalry to existential heights. Excellent capture, very good sound and video with little generational loss
Medea
1994 ~ Broadway
Diana Rigg, Donald Douglas, Janet Henfrey, Jane Loretta Lowe, Dan Mullane, Judith Paris, John Southworth, John Turner, Nuala Willis, Tim Oliver Woodward Slight generation loss and not many closeups but clear sound and okay picture throughout
The Memoirs of Abraham Lincoln
2/18/1992 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot Taping of a performance at the Grand Theater in Wausau of the one-man play written by Peter King Beach, starring Granville Van Dusen. Abraham Lincoln (Van Dusen) recounts his personal history from his birth to his death.
The Mentor
2017 ~ Theatre Royal Bath, UK
Pro-Shot F.Murray Abraham as Benjamin Rubin, Daniel Weyman – Martin Wegner, Naomi Frederick – Gina Wegner, Jonathan Cullen – Erwin Rudicek
The Merchant of Venice
2/11/11 ~ Broadway
Al Pacino, Lily Rabe, Byron Jennings, Gerry Bamman, Heather Lind, Matthew Rauch, Richard Topol, Christopher Fitzgerald, David Harbour, David Aaron Baker, Stephanie Blake, Peter Francis James. Very clear and lots of closeups, one or two coverups and some wandering.
Merry Christmas, George Bailey
December 1997 ~ The Pasadena Playhouse, CA
Pro-Shot Sally Field, Bill Pullman,Nathan Lane, Joe Mantangna, Christian Slater, Penelope Ann Miller, Carol Kane, Martin Landau, Jerry Van Dyke, Robert Guillaume, Bronson Pinchot,Tina Majorino, Mae Whitman, Craig Sheffer, Dan Lauria Proshot only shown once on PBS and never re-aired or made available on video. From the 1947 Lux Radio Theatre play "It's A Wonderful Life."
Metamorphasis
April 10th, 2002 ~ Broadway
Anjali Bhimani, Raymond Fox, Kyle Hall, Doug Hara, Felicity Jones, Chris Kipiniak, Louise Lamson, Erik Lochtefeld, Mariann Mayberry, Lisa Tejero
MICHAEL MOORE: THE TERMS OF MY SURRENDER
August 7th, 2017 ~ Broadway
Michael Moore Master's Note: On a personal note, this is my favorite thing playing now and if you're a liberal, which I'm assuming you are, a really important thing to see.
Michelangelo's Models
1982 ~ Los Angeles
Los Feliz production
Robert Patrick play. Michelangelo, the most sought after artist in Europe is having problems choosing between three lovers - a prince, a servant and a hustler. Lanford Wilson has said "I think Michelangelo’s Models is probably the best play written about the Rennaisance and certainly the most realistic." and Mary Renaut stated “It’s such good theatre. It moves so well, it’s so funny and touching, and had terrific lines. The roles must be an actor’s dream.”
A Midsummer Night's Dream
1982 ~ New York
Pro-Shot William Hurt, Christine Baranski, Paul Bates, Kevin Conroy, Peter Crook, Jeffrey DeMunn, James Hurdle, Ricky Jay, Andreas Katsulas, Emmanuel Lewis, Rick Lieberman, J. Patrick O'Brien, Marcell Rosenblatt, Deborah Rush, Michele Shay, Diane Venora, Steve Vinovich. Pro-shot video taped from PBS with menus. 2 DISCS
Misery
11/11/15 ~ Broadway ***
Bruce Willis, Laurie Metcalf, Leon Addison Brown. Excellent HD capture of the Stephen King thriller. Laurie did a terrific job as Annie and I thought Bruce was great too! A very enjoyable campy and fun production!
Mister
4/28/02 ~ New York
Anthony Rapp,Yassmin Alers Digital, some heads in the way, good zooms, a few 10 second pauses where camera went off and missing 20 seconds near the end.
Mixed Couples
December 1980 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Julie Harris, Geraldine Page, Rip Torn, Michael Higgins, John Stewart Broadway flop with just 9 official performances. Recorded through the house camera, so it's a stationary full stage shot, with sound patched in from the sound board. A little dark.
Modern Orthodox
11/23/04 ~ New York
Jason Biggs, Craig Bierko, Molly Ringwald. Jenn Harris Great video with excellent picture and sound; 1st generation from the master
Moon Over Buffalo
December 1995 ~ Broadway
Philip Bosco, Carol Burnett, Randy Graff, Jane Connell A head or two in the way and no closeups (it looks like it was filmed on a tripod) but nice video with good sound
Moonlights and Magnolias
03/30/2005 ~ Broadway
Matthew Arkin (Ben Hecht), Margo Skinner (Miss Poppenghul), David Rasche (Victor Fleming), Douglas Sills (David O. Selznick)
The Moonlight Room
3/12/04 ~ New York
Laura Breckenridge, Lawrence James, Kathryn Layns, Mark Rosenthal, Brendan Sexton III Good picture and sound, nice video; 1st generation from the master
Morning's At Seven
1982 ~ Showtime TV
Maureen O'Sullivan, Kate Reid, Elizabeth Wilson,Teresa Wright, Maurice Copeland, Russell Nype Showtime taped the play at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York. (Maureen O'Sullivan, Elizabeth Wilson, Teresa Wright, and Maurice Copeland reprised their roles from the Broadway production of "Morning's at Seven" originally at the Lyceum Theatre in New York City, 4/10/80 to 8/16/81.)
The Motherf**ker With the Hat
3/26/11 ~ Broadway
Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra, Yul Vazquez. Good clear with nice picture and sound. Disc also includes interviews, opening night footage and reviews.
The Mother F**cker With The Hat
January 27, 2013 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Tony Sancho (Jackie), Larry Bates (Ralph), Elisa Bocanegra (Veronica), Christian Barillas (Julio), Cristina Frias (Victoria). Presented by South Coast Repertory Theatre, this was the first regional production of the play after it’s Broadway run. The first two minutes are blacked out and there is one short dropout toward the beginning, but the rest of the show is intact. There is one head at the bottom of the screen, but it’s rarely noticeable. It’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is quiet in places, but always listenable.
Mothers And Sons
May 28th, 2014 ~ Broadway
Tyne Daly, Bobby Steggert, Grayson Taylor, Frederick Weller The disc starts with about 38 minutes of bonus footage, including a behind-the-scenes look with interviews from Terrance McNally, Tyne Daly, and the rest of the cast; opening night coverage with interviews from celebrity attendees, Theatre Talk episode with Terrance McNally and Tyne Daly, TV coverage, and footage of the theatre and marquee; taper sat in the orchestra section, off to the left, and simply set his camcorder on the armrest and pressed record. There are heads in the bottom third of the frame, and the sound is a little low
The Mountaintop
9/25/11 ~ Broadway
Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett No coverups or obstructions. Disc includes interviews with the cast from CBS Sunday Morning and The View; good video
The Mountaintop
10/8/11 ~ Broadway
Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett. A great capture of this powerful play about Martin Luther King, Jr. Some blackouts at times, with some wandering, but all in all very good when focused.
Mr. Marmalade
December 10, 2005 ~ Off Broadway
Michael C. Hall, Michael Chernus, David Costabile, Mamie Gummer, Pablo Schreiber, Virginia Louise Smith
Mrs. Farnsworth
4/17/04 ~ Off-Broadway
John Lithgow, Sigourney Weaver, Danny Burstein, Kate Benson, Fernando Gambaroni, Tarajia Morrell. Written by A.R. Gurney. “The very proper, well educated Connecticut wife and mother Margery Farnsworth, signs up for a writing course with the intent of penning a tell-all book about President George W. Bush, with whom she has shared a shady past. Instructor Gordon Bell is all too happy to help Mrs. Farnsworth get the truth out. In swoops her husband, Forrest Farnsworth, who with beguiling charm and tender passion for his wife presents quite a different view of their collected history and politics. A.R. Gurney exquisitely captures Mr. and Mrs. Farnsworth, and once again presents the fading WASP way of life with humor and compassion.” Presented at New York’s The Flea Theatre. Nicely filmed. One or two cover-ups. Overall a very nice video. Heads in the bottom of the shot due to the small Off-Broadway venue.
Much Ado About Nothing
2011 ~ London
Pro-Shot David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jonathan Coy, Leo Staar, Sarah Macrae, Adam James Directed by Josie Rourke, Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.
The Muppets Take the Bowl: Hollywood Bowl Concert
9/10/17 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Hosted by Bobby Moynihan, Matt Vogel, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, David Rudman, Peter Linz Very well captured with no dropouts, no obstruction, and only some slight washout; well filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups and excellent clear sound; includes fireworks display, curtain call, encore, and playbill scans. 2 DISCS
Murder on the Orient Express (NYCG8R'S MASTER)
3/25/17 ~ Pre-Broadway
Allan Corduner - Hercule Poirot, Veanne Cox -Princess Dragomiroff, Maboud Ebrahimzadeh - Michel the Conductor/Head Waiter Julie Halston - Helen Hubbard, Susannah Hoffman - Mary Debenham, Alexandra Silber - Countess Andrenyi Juha Sorola - Hector MacQueen, Samantha Steinmetz - Greta Ohlsson, Max von Essen - Colonel Arbuthnot/Samuel Ratchett, Evan Zes - Monsieur Bouc, Ivy Cordle - Daisy Armstrong, Travis James - Porter/Army Officer
My Name is Asher Lev
11/7/14 Regional Production
Isaac Nippert as Asher Lev Melissa Graves as Rivkeh Lev Ralph Scott as Aryeh Lev
My Name is Rachel Corrie
10/19/06 ~ New York
Megan Dodds Great video with great sound lots of close-ups throughout; excellent video with no curtain call at the end; includes NY1 interviews and reviews
Mystery of Charles Dickens
2000 ~ London
Pro-Shot Simon Callow's one-man show about Charles Dickens.
The Nance
May 11th, 2013 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane (Chauncey), Jonny Orsini (Ned), Lewis J Stadlen (Efram), Cady Huffman (Sylvie), Jenni Barber (Joan), Andrea Burns (Carmen) Nathan Lane is just fantastic in this witty play. The first act is filmed from the side, so there’s a bar in the way sometimes and stage left is blocked, and it is slightly more shaky than usual. Great close-ups though. The second act is much better, steady and unobstructed. 2 DISCS
The Nance
2014 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Nathan Lane (Chauncey), Jonny Orsini (Ned), Lewis J Stadlen (Efram), Cady Huffman (Sylvie), Jenni Barber (Joan), Andrea Burns (Carmen) Gorgeous TV Broadcast from PBS' Live from Lincoln Centre series. Presented in beautiful HD on 2 Discs, this version features menus and an hour and a half of behind the scenes interviews including: Opening Night coverage, an interview with the Set Designer, a Theatre Talk segment, and a 48-minute special interview between the director, Douglas Carter Beane and Nathan Lane. 2 DISCS
A Naked Girl on the Appian Way
10/15/05 ~ Broadway
Jill Clayburgh, Richard Thomas, Matthew Morrison, Susan Kelechi Watson, James Yaegashi, Leslie Ayvazian, Ann Guilbert Good video with clear picture and sound; DVD includes NY1 reviews and interviews and Theatre Talk segment
Night Mother
11/06/04 ~ Broadway
Edie Falco
The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me
5/20/13 ~ New York
Pro-Shot David Drake, Andre De Shields, Claybourne Elder, Rory O'Malley, Anthony Rapp, Wesley Taylor, Chad Ryan, Donald C. Shorter Jr., Aaron Tone, BD Wong A one-night-only 20th anniversary benefit performance, re-imagined from a one-man show to one featuring an ensemble cast. Multi-camera, pro-shot.
Noises Off
1983 ~ Broadway
Dorothy Louden, Victor Garber, Brian Murray, Linda Thornson, Paxton Whitehead, Deborah Rush, Jim Piddock, Douglas Seale, Amy Wright Nicely filmed from the balcony, with occasional heads at the bottom of the frame. Surprisingly good considering it's age, but some slight generational loss.
Noises Off!
July 2001
Central Missouri Rep Production
Noises Off!
6/15/02 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone, T.R. Knight, Edward Hibbert, Faith Prince, Katie Finneran and Peter Gallagher.
Noises Off
2002 ~ Broadway
Patti LuPone, Peter Gallagher, Richard Easton, Katie Finneran, Edward Hibbert, T.R. Knight, Thomas McCarthy, Faith Prince, Robin Weigert. Good zooms, filmed from right mezzanine and picture quality and sound excellent.
Noises Off
8/16/09 ~ Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Hariet Harris, Laila Robbins, Scott Barrow, Katie Fabel, Edmond Genest, Jack Moran, Jessica Ires Morris, Matt Bradford Sullivan, Andrew Weems Takes a few minutes to settle but very nice video.
Noises Off
2/24/16 ~ Broadway ***
Andrea Martin, Campbell Scott, Tracee Chimo, Daniel Davis, David Furr, Kate Jennings Grant, Megan Hilty, Rob McClure, Jeremy Shamos. Excellent HD capture with no obstructions. Hilarious and fast paced ensemble piece! Terrific performaces from the whole cast!
The Normal Heart
4/24/04 ~ New York
Raul Esparza, Richard Bekins, Fred Berman, McCaleb Burnett, Mark Dobies, Joanna Gleason. Very nicely filmed, a little on the dark side, low sound. Great capture of this show, from the master!
The Normal Heart
April 2004 ~ Off-Broadway
Raul Esparza, Richard Bekins, Fred Berman, McCaleb Burnett, Mark Dobies, Joanna Gleason Nicely filmed, includes press reels
The Normal Heart
4/19/11 ~ Broadway
Ellen Barkin, Patrick Breen, Mark Harelik, John Benjamin Hickey, Luke MacFarlane, Joe Mantello, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons, Richard Topol, Wayne Alan Wilcox. A great capture of this powerful show and would suggest to anyone. Disc also includes around two hours of interviews and behind the scenes footage.
The Normal Heart
5/15/11 ~ Broadway ***
Ellen Barkin, Patrick Breen, Mark Harelik, John Benjamin Hickey, Luke MacFarlane, Joe Mantello, Lee Pace, Jim Parsons, Richard Topol, Wayne Alan Wilcox. Beautiful capture of this powerful and moving play that should be seen by anyone who enjoys theatre. The performances were spectacular and certainly deserved all the Tonys it won this year.
The Norman Conquests Trilogy
1977 ~ BBC-TV
Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Tom Conti, Fiona Walker. Three plays (“Living Together”, “Round And Round The Garden”, and “Table Manners”) by Alan Ayckbourn, interwoven in plot and time, giving different views of the same weekend. The plays originally were produced on Broadway in 1975, and were revived in 2009. 3 DISCS
November
12/18/07 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Laurie Metclaf, Dylan Baker, Michael Nichols, Ethan Phillips. This is nice and clear with good close ups and great sound. Includes interviews,opening night and a review from NY1, from the master.
Occupant
5/24/2008 ~ Off-Broadway
Mercedes Ruehl, Larry Bryggman Edward Albee play, First 6 minutes are sound only; some spotlight washout in Act 1 but Act 2 is much better; lots of close ups with a few cover ups; nice video
The Odd Couple
10/25/05 ~ Broadway Revival
Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Brad Garrett, Rob Bartlet, Olivia d'Abo, Jessica Stone. Beautifully filmed video, nice and clear with great closeups. Also includes scanned Playbill information, as well as NY1's opening night coverage and review of the show.
Odd Number
February 1988 ~ Off-Broadway
Tommy Brooks, Richard Reid, John Speredakos One act Robert Patrick play; directed by Charles Cantanese for The Glines; good quality for its age
Of Mice and Men
6/2014 ~ Broadway ***NFT Til 10/12/14***
James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Leighton Meester, Jim Norton, Ron Cephas Jones, Jim Parrack, Alex Morf, Joel Marsh Garland, Jim Ortlieb. Great capture of this classic play with top notch performances. The cast was sensational and genuine performances all the way. Jim Norton, gives such a wonderful performance. 2 DISCS
Oh, Hello On Broadway
2017 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Two delusional geriatrics reveal curious pasts, share a love of tuna and welcome a surprise guest in this filming of the popular Broadway comedy show. Nick Kroll and John Mulaney bring their aging, absent-minded, tuna-loving alter egos to the stage in this filming (for Netflix) of their hit Broadway show.
Old Hats
4/2/16 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Created and performed by Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music and lyrics by and featuring Shaina Taub, and directed by Tina Landau. Pro-Shot. Livestreamed on BroadwayHD.
The Oldest Profession
9/18/04 ~ New York
Marylouise Burke, Carlin Glynn, Katherine Helmond, Priscilla Lopez, Joyce Van Patten Great cast, nice video with good closeups and great sound
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2001 ~ Broadway
Starring Gary Sinise and Amy Morton. Fantastic recording, captures the action wonderfully. Occasional heads in frame but they never obstruct the action.
ON THE EXHALE
2017 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Captured from Broadway HD starring Tony Award-nominee Marin Ireland, this chilling one-woman show was filmed live at Roundabout Theatre Company’s “Roundabout Underground” black box. When a random act of gun violence tears one woman’s world apart, she finds herself caught in the crosshairs of power lost and, very possibly, regained. Ben Brantley at the New York Times called On the Exhale "Startlingly original! Brave and bold!"
THE ORIGINALIST
3/13/17 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Edward Gero, Kerry Washington, Harlan Work Captured live on-stage at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. and broadcast as part of WNET's Theatre Close-Up series, airing locally only on New York and New Jersey PBS stations.
OSITY
2016 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot OSITY is the tale of one man who was rejected by society, and a small boy who has been overlooked and the unlikely friendship they form as they adventure into an enchanted cabinet of curiosities. Together they shift the paradigm of the society in which they live. This original all-ability performance blends theatre and modern dance featuring performers with and without disabilities.
Oslo
7/15/17 ~ Broadway
Jefferson Mays, Jennifer Ehle, Anthony Azizi, Adam Dannheisser, Daniel Jenkins, Dariush Kashani, Jeb Kreager. Excellent capture with no obstructions of the 2017 Tony winner for best play.
Other Desert Cities
1/4/12 ~ Broadway
Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Judith Light, Rachel Griffiths, Thomas Sadoski. First few minutes are audio only then great picture and clear sound and includes B-Roll and Interviews.
Other Desert Cities
December 18, 2012 ~ Los Angeles
Robin Weigert, JoBeth Williams, Robert Foxworth, Jeannie Berlin, Michael Weston. 2 DISCS
Our Lady of 121st Street
2/19/03 ~ New York
Elizabeth Canavan, Liza Colon-Zayas, Melissa Feldman, Mark Hammer, Scott Hudson, Ron Cephas Jones, Russell G. Jones, Adrian Martinez, Richard Petrocelli, Portia, Felix Solis Nice quality, full stage shot with some zooms
Our Town
1977 ~ NBC Broadcast
Pro-Shot Hal Holbrook, Ned Beatty, Sada Thompson, John Houseman, Glynnis O'Connor and Robby Benson
Our Town
1989 ~ PBS Broadcast
Pro-Shot Spalding Gray, Frances Conroy, Roberta Maxwell, Penelope Ann Miller and Eric Stoltz
Over There
2009 ~ London
Pro-Shot Harry Treadaway, Luke Treadaway Mark Ravenhill's visceral new play examines the hungers released when two countries, separated by a common language, meet again.
A Parallelogram
8/11/13 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Marin Ireland, Marylouise Burke, Tom Irwin, Carlo Alban Some scattered blackouts during Act I; the first three are 1-2 minutes each, and the rest are about 30 seconds each, totaling about 9 minutes. Act II is completely intact; no obstruction or washout throughout the show; filmed in 16:9, mostly wides and mediums, with a few close-ups; sound is quiet in places, but you can hear it. Nice video 2 DVDs
The Paris Letter
7/29/05 ~ New York
Ron Rifkin, John Glover, Michele Pawk, Jason Butler Harner, Daniel Eric Gold Great video with excellent close-ups and great sound
People Be Heard
9/16/04 ~ New York
Annie Golden, Conrad John Schuck, Dashiell Eaves, Guy Boyd, Laura Heisler, Brian Hutchison, Kathy Santen Excellent video with great picture and sound; 1st generation from the master
The Performers
11/11/2012 ~ Broadway
Cheyenne Jackson , Alicia Silverstone, Henry Winkler, Ari Graynor, Jenni Barber, Daniel Breaker . Lots of mid-stage/semi full stage shots since the action is all over the place and also there were 4 ushers sitting directly behind the master. This show is hilarious and I'm glad I got it right before it closed.
Peter and Jerry
6/19/04 ~ Hartford, CT
Frederick Weller, Johanna Day and Frank Wood Premiere of Edward Albee's new play. Good clear video with closeups and nice sound
Peter and the Starcatcher
3/31/12 ~ Broadway ***
Christian Borle, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Adam Candler-Berat, Kevin Del Aguila, Rick Holmes, Arnie Burton. Great capture of the new Broadway transfer, which tells how Peter Pan came about. Great performances from Christian and the entire cast.
Peter and the Starcatcher
11/4/2012 ~ Broadway
Adam Chanler-Berat, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Matthew Saldivar, Teddy Bergman, Arnie Burton, Matt D'Amico, Kevin Del Aguila, Carson Elrod, Greg Hildreth, Rick Holmes, Isaiah Johnson, Eric Petersen, Betsy Hogg, Orville Mendoza, Jason Ralph, John Sanders. Very clear video with excellent picture and sound; very good video
Peter and the Starcatcher
January 4, 2014 ~ Los Angeles, Tour
Joey DeBettencourt (Boy), Megan Stern (Molly), John Sanders (Black Stache), Harter Clingman (Alf), Jimonn Cole (Slank), Nathan Hosner (Lord Aster), Carl Howell (Prentiss), Benjamin Schrader (Mrs. Bumbrake), Luke Smith (Smee), Ian Michael Stuart (Captain Scott), Edward Tournier (Ted), Lee Zarrett (Fighting Prawn). Beautifully filmed with a nice mix of close-ups and fuller stage shots. No obstructions or blackouts. 2 DISCS
Peter and Wendy
05/11 ~ New York
Karen Kandel and Mabou Mines) The video is very clear, but the capture strays at times from the stage. Sound is excellent.
People
March 21, 2013 ~ London
Pro-Shot Frances de la Tour, Linda Bassett, Selina Cadell, Miles Jupp, Nicholas le Prevost, Andy de la Tour, Peter Egan, Alastair Parker, Jack Chissick, Giles Cooper, Frances Ashman, Jess Murphy, Robin Pearce. Multiple cameras Proshot of the new production at the National Theatre. Broadcast live in cinemas through a satellite feed and this was captured from that feed. Perfect 5.1 sound and HD video. 2 DVD
Phedre
1998 ~ London
Diana Rigg, Toby Stephens, Barbara Jefford
Philemon
1/7/78 ~ PBS TV
Pro-Shot Dick Latessa, Leila Martin, Michael Glenn-Smith, Virginia Gregory, Howard Ross, Kathryn King Segal, Charles Blackburn Music by Harvey Schmidt, lyrics by Tom Jones.
The Philanthropist
5/17/09 ~ Broadway
Matthew Broderick, Steven Webber, Jonathan Cake, Anna Madeley, Tate Ellington, Jennifer Mudge, Samantha Soule Scene one and the first half of scene two are audio only, but after that it's full show with only a couple minor drop-outs here and there and some obstruction from heads; there is a bar at the bottom of the screen in wide shots, but it doesn't block the action. Low sound but clear 2 DVDs
The Pianist of Willesden Lane
9/27/14 ~ Berkeley, CA
Mona Golabek Great capture overall with no obstruction, just some slight occasional washout and a couple quick dropouts. There are no major blackouts. Excellent clear sound; good video
Piaf
1984 ~ TV Cast
Pro-Shot Amazing production starring Jane Laportaire, Zoe Wanamaker, Peter Friedman and Judith Ivey.
Picnic
1981 ~ Showtime
Pro-Shot Rue McClanahan, Michael Learned, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gregory Harrison, Dick Van Patten, Timothy Shelto, Dana Hilll, Conchata Ferrell, William Inge's play as broadcast on B'way on Showtime, some slight generation loss but clear video with sound
Picnic
15/12/2012 ~ Broadway
Ellen Burstyn (Helen Potts), Sebastian Stan (Hal Carter), Madeleine Martin (Millie Owens), Chris Perfetti (Bomber Gutzel), Maggie Grace (Madge Owens), Mare Winningham (Flo Owens), Elizabeth Marvel (Rosemary Sydney), Ben Rappaport (Alan Seymour). Interesting play (not my favorite but very reasonable for this season), It's a bit uneven, Act 1 is 1 h 15 minutes while Act 2 is only 35 minutes. Complete show, mostly very steady and focused. There's one or two blackouts a few seconds long, but other than that very well filmed. 2 DVDs
The Pillowman
3/26/05 ~ Broadway
Billy Crudup, Jeff Goldblum, Zeljko Ivanek, Michael Stuhlbarg. Overall shot well, audio is a bit low. Five minutes at the end of Act One are audio only.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
05/2018 ~ Broadway
Akron Watson, Mark Evans, Quinn Van Antwerp, Preston Truman Boyd, Harrison Unger, Amelia McClain, Alex Mandell, Ashley Bryant
The Play What I Wrote
3/12/03 ~ Broadway
Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and Toby Jones Good quality with close-ups. Liam Neeson was the mystery guest star for the night.
Plaza Suite
12/03/1987 ~ ABC-TV
Pro-Shot Carol Burnett stars in Neil Simon’s three one-act comedies with Hal Holbrook, Dabney Coleman and Richard Crenna. Very good video, good sound.
Potted Potter
May 23rd, 2012 ~ Off Broadway
Daniel Clarkson, Jeff Turner
Present Laughter
12/16/81 ~ BBC
Pro-Shot, Donald Sinden (Garry Essendine), Dinah Sheridan (Liz Essendine), Gwen Watford (Monica Reed), Elizabeth Counsell (Joanna Lyppiatt), Julian Fellows (Roland Maule), written by Noel Coward, an aging and self-obsessed actor finds himself in a situation bordering on farce when he is beseiged by the demands of his estranged wife, women who want to seduce him and a crazed playwright, this is a filmed version of a stage production that started out in Greenwich, U.K., Coward wrote it for himself and played the lead, Gary Essendine, in the 1958 B'way revival
Present Laughter
2017 ~ BroadwayHD Broadcast
Pro-Shot Kevin Kline, Kate Burton, Kristine Nielsen, Cobie Smulders, Bhavesh Patel, Reg Rogers, Matt Bittner, Ellen Harvey, Peter Francis James, Tedra Millan, Sandra Shipley Present Laughter follows a self-obsessed actor in the midst of a mid-life crisis. Juggling his considerable talent, ego and libido, the theater's favorite leading man suddenly finds himself caught between fawning ingénues, crazed playwrights, secret trysts and unexpected twists.
Primo (Official Release)
2005 ~ London
Pro-Shot Antony Sher A work of astounding dramatic power it brings to life Primo Levi's great testament to his year in Auschwitz. Antony Sher's towering performance is as controlled as Primo Levi's own lucid prose. Beautifully directed by Richard Wilson and presented in Hildegard Bechtler's magnificent, symbolist set.
The Prince Of Central Park
10/24/89 ~ Broadway
Jo Anne Worley, Adrian Bailey, Richard H. Blake, Stephan Bourneuf, Chris Callen, Ruth Gottschall Broadway flop with just 2 official performances. This video was filmed at the first preview. Surprisingly good video for its age and scarcity, but some generational loss and heads along the bottom of the screen throughout. Some video glitches in the first minute or two, then improves. Disc also includes Jeffrey Lyons review of the show.
Private Lives
7/21/02 ~ Broadway
Alan Rickman, Lindsay Duncan, Adam Godley, Emma Fielding, Alex Belcourt Little to no obstructions, with nice close-ups and sound.
Private Lives
11/09/11 ~ Broadway
Kim Cattrall, Paul Gross, Simon Paisley Day, Anna Madeley, Caroline Lena Olsson Beautiful video, excellent, clear
Private Lives
2013 ~ London
Pro-Shot Toby Stephens (Eloyt Chase), Anna Chancellor (Amanda Prynne), Anthony Calf (Victor Prynne), Anna-Louise Plowman (Sibyl Chase) Originally produced at the Chichester Festival before transferring to London's West End where it had a limited run from 6/22/13 to 9/21/13
Proof
9/4/01 ~ Broadway
Mary Louise Parker, Ben Shenkman, Patrick Tovatt, Johanna Day. Shot from first row balcony, no obstructions or heads, shaky in one or two scenes, but otherwise good and lots of zooms.
Proof
8/7/02 ~ Broadway
Anne Heche, Neil Patrick Harris, Len Cariou, Kate Jennings Grant. Shot from the third row mezzanine with no heads in the way and a very nice capture.
The Property Known as Garland
5/1/06 ~ New York
Adrienne Barbeau, Kerby Joe Grubb Beautifully shot, and crystal clear.
Private Fears in Public Places
7/2/05 ~ New York
Melanie Gutteridge, Paul Kemp,Adrian McLoughlin, AlexAndrea Mathie, Sarah Moyle, Paul Thornley Written and directed by Sir Alan Ayckbourn; nice video with excellent closeups and great sound; includes NY1 review
Prymate
4/23/04 ~ Broadway
Andre De Shields, Phyllis Frelich, James Naughton, Heather Tom Excellent video of the worst play of the 2003-2004 season; good picture and sound throughout; 1st generation from the master
Psycho Beach Party
July 1987 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Charles Busch, Robert Carey, Judith Hansen, Andy Halliday, Arnie Kolonder, Theresa Marlowe Written by Charles Busch. Presented at the Player's Theatre in New York. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Some slight generational loss.
Puffs
2018 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot Langston Belton (Oliver), Madeleine Bundy (Susie), Jessie Cannizzaro (Sally), Nick Carrillo (J. Finch-Fletchley), A.J. Ditty (Narrator), Julie Ann Earls (Megan), James Fouhey (Cedric), Andy Miller (Leanne), Zac Moon (Wayne), Eleanor Philips (Hannah), Stephen Stout (Ernie Mac)
QED,
11/21/01, Alan Alda
Rabbit Hole
02/25/06 ~ Broadway
Cast: Cynthia Nixon, John Slattery, Tyne Daly, Mary Catherine Garrison, John Gallagher, Jr.
Rabbit Hole
October 27 2013 ~ La Mirada, CA
Deborah Puette (Becca), Kristina Johnson (Izzy), Michael Polak (Howie), Lori Larsen (Nat), Seamus Mulcahy (Jason). Presented by The La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts. Beautifully filmed. The first two minutes of the second act are blacked out, but otherwise, perfect. 2 DISCS
Race
1/27/10 ~ Broadway
James Spader, Kerry Washington, David Allen Grier, Richard Thomas. A couple heads in the first five minutes of Act 1 and first 6 seconds of Act 2 missing due to a latecomer. Disc also includes Broadway Beat opening night footage and NY1 Review.
Rain Dance
5/31/03 ~ New York
James Van Der Beek, Randolph Mantooth, Harris Yulin Nice video; 1st generation from the master
A Raisin in the Sun
April 10, 2004 ~ Broadway
Sean Combs (Walter Lee Younger), Audra McDonald (Ruth Younger), Phylicia Rashad (Lena Younger), Sanaa Lathan (Beneatha Younger), Alexander Mitchell (Travis Younger), Bill Nunn (Bobo), David Aaron Baker (Karl Lindner), Teagle F. Bougere (Joseph Asagai), Frank Harts (George Murchison), Lawrence Ballard (Moving Man), Billy Eugene Jones (Moving Man)
Rapunzel
October 2016 ~ Plays in the Park, NJ
Pro-Shot Samantha Cantaffa, Rob Ryan, Melody Liberman, CJ Carter 24th Annual Indoor Children's Musical; pro-shot video with clear picture and sound; very nice video
The Real Thing
2017 ~ Theatre Royal Bath, UK
Pro-Shot Laurence Fox, Adam Jackson-Smith, Rebecca Johnson, Venice Van Someren, Santino Smith, Flora Spencer-Longhurst, Kit Young.
Reckless
10/09/04 ~ Off-Broadway
Mary-Louise Parker (Rachel), Rosie Perez (Pooty/Sue), Thomas Sadoski (Tom/Tom Jr.), Jeremy Shamos (Tim Timko/Roy), Olga Merediz (Trish),Debra Monk (Doctor), Michael O'Keefe (Lloyd)
Red
3/11/10 ~ Broadway
Alfred Molina and Eddie Redmayne. First Broadway Preview and a nice capture. The picture can be slightly dark but sound is clear throughout.
Red
03-21-2010 ~ Broadway
Alfred Molina, Eddie Redmayne
A full-stage shot so you can see all of the staging clearly, but not the actors' faces
Regrets Only
January 6, 2007 New York
Christine Baranski, George Grizzard, Diane Davis, Siân Phillips, David Rasche, Mary Testa Great video with lots of close ups and great sound; very nice video
The Retreat From Moscow
10/25/03 ~ Broadway
Eileen Atkins, John Lithgow, Ben Chaplin. Really good video; about two cover-ups but they only last a minute or less; act 2 missing first 3 minutes; a little shaky picture and sound for first 15 minutes.
The Right Kind of People
3/14/06 ~ New York
Charles Grodin, Mitchell Greenberg, Robert Stanton, Keith Jochim, Evan Thompson, Doris Belack, John C. Vennema, Katherine Leask, Stephen Bradbury, Fred Burrell Written by Charles Grodin. Good picture and sound; DVD includes NY1 reviews and Theater Talk interview
Ring Twice for Miranda
2017 ~ Off-Broadway
Pro-Shot Graeme Malcolm, Katie Kleiger, George Merrick, William Connell, and Talia Thiesfield
The Ritz
11/10/07 ~ Broadway ***
Rosie Perez, Kevin Chamberlin, Brooks Ashmanskas, Ashlie Atkinson, Ryan Idol, Seth Rudetsky, Patrick Kerr, Lucas Near-Verbrugghe, Terrence Riordan. Terrific, fun show with great performances and plenty of eye candy, all of which is beautifully captured. Rosie's act 1 finale is amazing.
The River
12-26-14 ~ Broadway
The Man: Hugh Jackman The Woman: Cush Jumbo The Other Woman: Laura Donnelly A nice capture of one of this year’s most talked about plays. A very intimate, thoughtful, and charming story; Hugh Jackman gives a great performance, as does the supporting cast. This is a good capture overall with no washout, very little obstruction, and only a couple short dropouts. There is one head that can occasionally be seen, but does not affect the action, and there are a couple scenes that are a bit dark and hard to see. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is a bit buzzy sometimes, and there is some occasionally shuffling, but all dialogue is listenable. Includes curtain call, audio only of Hugh’s BC/EFA speech and auction, and playbill scans.
Rodney's Wife
12/9/04 ~ New York
David Strathairn, Jessica Chastain, Haviland Morris, Jesse Pennington, Maryann Plunkett, John Rothman Nicely filmed; also includes scanned Playbill information.
Romance
3/22/05 ~ Off-Broadway
Bob Balaban, Larry Bryggman, Jim Frangione, Steven Goldstein, Steven Hawley, Keith Nobbs, Christopher Evan Welch) Produced at The Atlantic Theatre Company. Heads appear at the bottom of the screen throughout, but rarely get in the way of the action onstage. Great close-ups. Includes scanned Playbill information and a NY1 review. Very good sound and video.
ROMEO AND JULIET
November 27, 2013 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Orlando Bloom (Romeo), Condola Rasahd (Juliet), Donté Bonner (Sampson), Christian Camargo (Mercutio), Joe Carroll (Balthasar), Brent Carver (Friar Laurence), Chuck Cooper (Lord Capulet), Justin Guarini (Paris), Don Guillory (Citizen of Verona), Corey Hawkins (Tybalt), Jayne Houdyshell (Nurse).
Room 776
Las Vegas, NV
Pro-Shot World Premiere production of Rita Rudner and Martin Bergmans play, Nancy Denton, Scott Ast, Rob Kastil, Lisa Illia, Brian Scot, nice clear video
Rose's Dilemma
12/17/03 ~ New York
John Cullum, Patricia Hodges, David Aaron Baker, Paula Cale Great video; sorry, no Mary Tyler Moore. Nice picture and sound; 1st generation from the master
The Royal Family
December 2nd, 2009 ~ Broadway
Ana Gasteyer, John Glover, Rosemary Harris, Jan Maxwell, Larry Pine, Anthony Newfield (u/s Oscar Wolfe), Reg Rogers,Freddy Arsenault, Kelli Barrett, Caroline Stefanie Clay, Rufus Collins, David Greenspan, Joel Rooks, Henny Russell Some blackouts and obstructions. This is a rare capture of this fantastic production.
Run For Your Wife
1991 ~ Runway Theatre, Grapevine, TX
This superb example of the British farce had them rolling in the aisles in London and New York. A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding.
Sarah Jones: Bridge and Tunnel
3/6/04 ~ New York
Solo show with great picture and sound; 1st generation from the master. Video includes the Theater Talk interview
Scent Of Rain
1999 ~ Los Angeles
Pro-Shot Ryan Idol, Nicholas D. Conlon, Brian D. Johnson, Johnny Urbon, Neil Tadken, Danne W. Taylor. The gay version of Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, a rural gay comedy. Multi-camera, Pro-shot Producer's copy. Presented at LA's Tiffany Theatre. Contains nudity
The Scene
2/7/07 ~ New York
Tony Shalhoub, Patricia Heaton,Anna Camp, Christopher Evan Welch First minutes of act one and act 2 are sound only; after that it is great with lots of close ups and very good sound
The School for Scandal (Official Release)
1975 ~ TV Broadcast
Pro-Shot Blair Brown, Patricia Conolly, Kenneth Welsh, Larry Gates
The Screwtape Letters
10/19/13 ~ San Diego, CA
Brent Harris, Tamala Bakkensen or Marissa Molnar One short blackout, but no obstruction and no washout. A few scenes are a bit dark, but even then, still very watchable; filmed in 16:9 with mostly close-ups and mediums, and a few wide shots to capture the occasional times when the action is spread across the stage. Great clear sound; includes curtain call.
The Seagull
7/9/01 ~ New York
Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, John Goodman, Natalie Portman, Steven Spinella, Marcia Gay Harden, Debra Monk, Larry Pine. Shot through some heads but never gets any closeups. Wonderful sound and mostly a good video.
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in The Universe (Official Release)
1991 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Lily Tomlin's one woman show which was Proshot for HBO. Great quality and a fun classic show.
Seascape
11-26-2005 ~ Broadway
George Grizzard, Frances Sternhagen, Elizabeth Marvel, Frederick Weller Written by Edward Albee. Great video with excellent picture and clear sound; very nice
Secret Service (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
1977 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Meryl Streep, John Lithgow, Lenny Baker, Mary Beth Hurt, Jeffrey Jones, Charles Kimbrough Originally produced on Broadway in 1897. The 1976 revival cast reprise their roles for this TV presentation.
Seminar
10/31/11 ~ Broadway
Cast: Alan Rickman, Hamish Linklater, Jerry O'Connell, Hettienne Park, Lily Rabe Well filmed from the balcony. Mostly full stage shots, with an occasional mid-zoom. No obstructions and crystal clear. Disc also includes a NY1 review, a NY1 interview with Alan Rickman, and the full 30 minute Theatre Talk devoted to the show.
Seminar
4/25/12 ~ Broadway
Jeff Goldblum, Jerry O'Connell, Justin Long, Christina Pumariega (u/s), Hettienne Park. Great video with good clear picture and sound. Full stage shot the majority of the time.
Separate Tables
1983 ~ London
Pro-Shot Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Claire Bloom, Irene Worth, Sylvia Barter, Bernard Archard, Liz Smith, Kathy Staff Pro shot, filmed for HBO; some generation loss
Seven Days In The Life Of Simon Lacrosse
2009 ~ Munich
Pro-Shot Elisa Moolecherry, Rob Wyn Jones, Tony Wadham In English, presented by Munich's BeMe Theatre company.
The Shadow Box
1980 ~ TV Production
Pro-Shot This play revolves around three terminally ill patients, each of whom live in a separate cottage at a hospice, each is being interviewed about the propect of dying, cast: Joanne Woodward, Christopher Plummer, Valerie Harper, James Broderick, directed by Paul Neuman
Sherlock Holmes
1982 ~ HBO-TV
Pro-Shot Frank Langella, Tom Atkins, Louis Beacher, Robert Brolli, Susan Clark, Stephen Collins, William Duell, Laurie Kennedy, George Morfogen, Michael Quill, Dwight Shultz, Christian Slater, Barbette Tweed, Richard Woods A televised version of The Williamstown Theatre Festival production. Good clear video
Sherlock Holmes
1989 ~ London
Ron Moody, Liz Robertson, Derek Waring
Original London cast. Well filmed bootleg, some generational loss. But considering it's age-not too bad.
Shining City
4/22/06 ~ Broadway
Brian F. O'Byrne, Oliver Platt, Martha Plimpton, Peter Scanavino Good video with excellent picture and sound; very nicely filmed; DVD includes NY1 Opening night and reviews
Show Your Spirit
11/5/83 ~ Dallas, TX
Pro-Shot Bill Corwin, Elizabeth Davidson, Nancy Drotning, Teresa Foy, John Higbie, Kevin LeCaon An original stage musical, commissioned by Southwest Airlines, portrayed in the musical by a cute little airplane named T. J. who is encouraged to compete against the big airlines by a woman named after Amelia Earheart; DVD also includes the original cast recording on CD; Pro-shot for video.
Sight Unseen
5/22/04 ~ Broadway
Laura Linney, Ben Shenkman,Ana Reeder, Byron Jennings Excellent video with good picture and sound
Significant Other
3/2017 ~ Broadway
Gideon Glick, Lindsay Mendez, Barbara Barrie, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Sas Goldberg, John Behlmann, Luke Smith. Great HD capture of the new play where four friends navigate love, friendship, New York City and everything in between. A very relatable, humorous and thought provoking show, with terrific performances. 2 DISCS
Sitting Pretty
4/28/12 ~ New York
John Alban Coughlan, Scott Guthrie, Mary Stout, Diane Phelan, Chelsea Barker, Sara Jayne Blackmore, Graham Bailey, Paul Romero, Graham Stuart Allen Presented by Musicals Tonight! Filmed from the back of the small Lion Theatre, so heads fill the bottom 60% of the frame, but you still get a good sense of the show.
Sixteen Wounded
Act 1: 3/26/04 and Act 2: 4/7/04 ~ Broadway
Judd Hirsch, Omar Metwally, Martha Plimpton, Jan Maxwell Excellent video for Act one, Good video for Act two; nice sound throughout;
The Skin of Our Teeth (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
1983 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Blair Brown, Harold Gould, Rue McClanahan, Sada Thompson, John Houseman Pro-shot for TV
SKINTIGHT
June 2018 ~ Broadway ***
Idina Menzel, Jack Wetherall, Cynthia Mace, Stephen Carrasco, Will Brittain, Eli Gelb
Sly Fox
03/27/2004 ~ Broadway
Elizabeth Berkley (Mrs. Truckle), Eric Stoltz (Simon Able), Rachel York (Miss Fancy), René Auberjonois (Jethro Crouch), Linda Halaska (Sly’s Servant), Bob Dishy (Abner Truckle), Bronson Pinchot (Lawyer Craven)
A Small Family Business
2014 ~ London
Pro-Shot Neal Barry, Stephen Beckett, Matthew Cottle, Debra Gillet, Gawn Grainger, Amanda Hadingue The National Theatre Live Broacast of Alan Ayckbourn's wonderful play on entrepreneurial greed. 2 DISCS
Small Tragedy
2/21/04 ~ New York
Lee Pace, Rosemarie DeWitt, Daniel Eric Gold, Ana Reeder, Mary Shultz Head must be shot around for act one but act 2 much better, act 2 missing one minute in the middle. Good video 2 DISCS
The Snowman: The Live Stage Show
2010 ~ BBC-TV
Pro-Shot Lewis Coppen (The Boy), Brad Madison and Remy Martin (The Snowman), Giuseppe Lazzara (Coconut/Jack Frost), Matthew Graham (Dad/Father Christmas), Pier Carlo Gozzelino (Banana/Fred Astaire), Carley Best (Mom/Fox/Reindeer). Narrated by Joanna Lumley. “When a young boy’s snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve the two set off on a night time quest for adventure. On their travels they meet dancing penguins, reindeer and crowds of the Snowman’s friends. Will the Snowman escape the clutches of the evil Jack Frost as he soars through the night sky? And will he get his new friend back home before Christmas morning?” The theatre production of The Snowman, based on Raymond Briggs’ classic picture book and the animated film which followed, has been delighting audiences across the UK since 1993. This video documents the full length show which includes a blend of dance, breathtaking flying sequences along with plenty of fun and seasonal magic! The performance is accompanied by a live orchestra, and includes the classic song "Walking In The Air".
A Song at Twilight
3/22/14 ~ Pasadena, CA
Bruce Davidson, Sharon Lawrence, Roxanne Hart, Zach Bandler Nice capture of the Noel Coward play at Pasadena Playhouse; act one has a couple very quick dropouts, and one head that blocks the lower left corner of the stage; act two has no obstruction or blackouts; no washout amd picture is steady throughout, filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups and includes curtain call. 2 DVDs
A Spanish Play
2/3/07 ~ New York
Zoe Caldwell, Katherine Borowitz, Linda Emond, Denis O'Hare, Larry Pine A total of 3 short cover-ups none last more than 30 seconds; amazingly clear picture and excellent sound; great video
Spatter Pattern (or How I Got Away With It)
10/23/04 ~ New York, NY
Deirdre O'Connell, Peter Frechette, Darren Pettie, John Lavelle Occasional blackouts and heads in the frame; otherwise good picture and sound throughout
Steel Magnolias
1989 ~ Washington D.C.
Pro-Shot June Lockhart, Barbara Rush, Carole Cook, Margo Martindale, Tracy Shaffer, Dawn Hopper Recorded through the house camera at the Eisenhower Theatre at Kennedy Center, so it's a stationary full stage show, with audio patched in from the soundboard. The disc also includes a commercial for the show with June Lockhart and Barbara Rush.
Steel Magnolias
4/21/05 ~ Broadway
Delta Burke, Lily Rabe, Marsha Mason, Frances Sternhagen, Christine Ebersole and Rebecca Gayheart. Nicely done Dvd of a great show!
Steel Magnolias
9/27/03 ~ Richardson, TX
Ruth Ellen Heaton, Laura Alley, Melissa Tucker, Leslie Austin. A production of The Repertory Company Theatre. Semi-pro shot using one camera. Crystal clear images.
The Steward of Christendom
1/4/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Brian Dennehy, Mary-Pat Green, James Lancaster, Abby Wilde, Kalen Harriman, Carmela Corbett, Grant Palmer, Dylan Suanders Complete with no blackouts, no washout, and no obstruction; steady clear picture filmed in 16:9 and sound is good; very nice video 2 DVDs
Stick Fly
December 5, 2011 ~ Broadway
Tracie Thoms, Dule Hill, Mekhi Phifer, Condola Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Rosie Benton. Show features new music by Alicia Keys; good video; disc includes NY1 Review & Interviews.
Steambath
1973 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Bill Bixby, Valerie Perrine, Stephen Elliot, Herb Edelman, Kenneth Mars, Neil J. Schwartz TV adaptation of Bruce J. Friedman's Off-Broadway play. Interesting to note that due to it's content and brief nudity only 9 PBS stations originally carried Steambath, making it very hard to find for a long time; nice video
The Stendahl Synbdrome
4/4/04 ~ New York
Richard Thomas, Maria Tucci, Michael Countyrman, Jennifer Mudge, Yul Vazquez Interesting show of one-act plays which is disrupted in the first act by a lady in the audience who collapses and must be carried out. Good clear video
A Streetcar Named Desire
3/31/05 ~ Broadway
Stars Natasha Richardson, John C. Reilly, Amy Ryan and Chris Bauer. Good capture of show.
Story Theatre (Official Release)
1971 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Mildred Dunnock, David Clennon, Alvin Epstein Story Theatre consists of five fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, each told with a lean, stripped-down production style with no sets or fabulous costumes; all the trappings are created by the actors with their bodies and voices. The stories range from well-known favorites like "The Bremen Town Musicians" and "The Golden Goose" to more obscure but excellent tales like "The Blue Light," in which a soldier cast aside by his king gets his revenge with a little magic help.
String of Pearls
10/16/04 ~ New York
Antoinette LaVecchia, Ellen McLaughlin, Mary Testa, Sharon Washington Nice video with good closeups and excellent sound
Stoneface: The Rise And Fall And Rise Of Buster Keaton
June 6, 2014 Pasadena, CA
French Stewart (Buster Keaton), Joe Fria (Young Buster), Scott Leggett (Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle), Daisy Eagan (Mae Scriven), Jake Broder (Joseph Schenck), Tegan Ashton Cohan (Natalie Talmadge), Rena Strober (Norma Talmadge), Conor Duffy (Edward Sedgwick/George Jessel), Guy Picot (Charlie Chaplin), Pat Towne (Louis B Mayer), Ryan Johnson (The Pianist). Written by Vanessa Claire Stewart (French Stewart’s wife). “Chronicled through the lens of his own silent films, Stoneface recreates some of Buster Keaton’s most memorable gags live on stage, capturing the legend of a bygone era and telling the tale of the redemption of one of Hollywood’s greatest performers. It’s a parade of missteps and injustices, some perpetrated by Keaton and some upon him. Presented at the Pasadena Playhouse. The first minute or two are shaky with some blackouts, but the rest of the show is beautiful filmed with no issues.
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
8/2018 ~ Broadway
Cast: Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne, Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, TyDeFoe, Paul Schneider
Stop Kiss
November 6, 2014 ~ Pasadena, CA
Angela Lin (Callie), Sharon Leal (Sara), Jeff de Serrano (Detective Cole), Amanda Carlin (Mrs. Winsley/Nurse), John Sloan (George), Brandon Scott (Peter). Produced by The Pasadena Playhouse. “Originally produced Off-Broadway at The Public Theater, this critically acclaimed play received the GLAAD Media Award for Best New York Production. Stop Kiss tells the story of Sara and Callie, who are walking through New York City's West Village late at night when they share their first kiss. This leads to a vicious attack by an angry bystander, in which Sara is horribly injured. Throughout Stop Kiss, relationships are explored, formed, and even ended”. Beautifully filmed with a High Definition camcorder.
Suddenly Last Summer
1993 ~ BBC
Pro-Shot Cast: Maggie Smith, Rob Lowe, Natasha Richardson, Gillian Raine, Richard E. Grant. TV movie presentation, based on Tennessee William's play.
Suddenly Last Summer
11/22/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Blythe Danner, Becky Ann Baker, Carla Gugino, Gale Harold, Sandra Shipley, Karen Walsh, Wayne Wilcox) Excellent capture, very good sound and video.
Summer of '42
11/7/08 ~ Montville, New Jersey
Summer And Smoke
1982 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Mary Beth Peil (Alma Winemiller), John Buchanan Jr. (Robert Orth), Diane Barclay (Nellie Ewell), Charlotte Gardner (Mrs. Winemiller), Paul Kiegen (The Reverend Winemiller), Dennis Marshall (Archie Kramer). Music by Lee Hoiby, libretto by Lanford Wilson. Based on the play by Tennessee Williams. A production of The Chicago Opera Theatre where the work was given its premiere in 1971. It was revived in 1980, when this was filmed for PBS-TV. “Set in 1911 in Glorious Hill, a small Mississippi town, the story unfolds during several momentous months in the lives of two young adults who grew up as neighbors: John Buchanan Jr., a dashing doctor, and Alma Winemiller, the sweet but inhibited daughter of a pious minister. The action takes place within the confines of Alma's memory. She is seen, dressed in black, sitting and watching the winged statue of Eternity that overlooks the town square of Glorious Hill, Miss. Alma listens to voices from the past, the voices of children. A haughty little girl keeps urging a skeptical but impressed boy to be more imaginative and gentlemanly. He is more interested in kissing her. Jumping several years, the scene shifts to Alma, now a young lady, still preoccupied with John, who is studying to become a bacteriologist. Looking through microscopes, he tells her, ''you see a world and it's a mystery -part anarchy and part order.'' Fluttery Alma, daughter of a minister, is already having problems with a ''nervous heart.'' John tells her that she has a doppelganger, another person inside her trying to get out. Alma is passionately in love, of course, but will not admit it until, by the end of the story, it is too late”.
The Sunshine Boys
September 29, 2013 ~ Los Angeles
Willie Clark: Danny DeVito, Al Lewis: Judd Hirsch, Ben Silverman: Justin Bartha, Patient: Gibby Brand, Director: Frank Kopyc, Eddie: Matthew Bohrer, Miss MacKintosh: Annie Abrams, Registered Nurse: Johnnie Fiori. 2 DISCS
Superior Donuts
11/27/09 ~ Broadway
Michael McKean, Jon Michael Hill, Yasen Peyankov, Kate Buddeke, James Vincent Meredith, Jane Alderman, Cliff Chamberlain, Robert Maffia, Michael Garvey. Some obstructions with a few heads at the bottom, as well as one head on the right that blocks part of the front of the stage. 2 DISCS
The Supporting Cast
1981 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Sandy Dennis, Betty Garrett, Hope Lange, Jack Gilford, Joyce Van Patten Written by George Furth, directed by Gene Saks. Broadway flop with just 36 official performances. Filmed using one camera on a tripod. Some slight generational loss.
Sylvia
11/2013 Kuwait
Pro-Shot Josef Stagg, Chelsey Stuyt, Sharon Williams, and Andrew Batty. This charming A. R. Gurney script was brought to the stage at Live Theater in November 2013. Directed by Hassan Rawas
Swimming in the Shallows
07/08/05 ~ Off-Broadway
Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Arden, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mary Schultz, Susan Pourfar, Murphy Geyer Filmed around a head but very good video; very close picture and great sound
Table Settings
1982 ~ HBO
Pro-Shot Robert Klein, Stockard Channing, Mindy Cohn, Eileen Heckart, James Kushner, Dinah Manoff, Peter Riegert, written and directed by James Lapine, originally produced off-B'way by Playwrights Horizon in 1979. "This early work by Lapine is prototypical American domestic comedy but with a gimmick of centering around night after night at the dinner table, this comedy is about three generations of a Jewish family, all the action takes place around an all purpose dining table, sometimes a restaurant table and other times the dining table of a Jewish mother to end all Jewish mothers, other characters include an exceedingly irreverent younger son, his martini swilling older brother, who is married to a shiksa, and the older brother's two "kids"
Take Me Out
3/26/03 ~ Broadway
Daniel Sunjata, Denis O' Hare, Neal Huff, Frederick Weller, David Eigenberg. Digital, excellent picture and sound quality. nice close-ups.
Taking My Turn
1984 ~ Pro-Video
Pro-Shot Margaret Whiting, Marni Nixon, Sheila Smith, Cissy Houston, Tiger Haynes, Victor Griffen, Mace Barrett, Ted Thurston. Pro-shot for video.
Talking Heads
7/26/03 ~ New York
A Lady of Letters performed by Christine Ebersole A Chip in the Sugar performed by Daniel Davis Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet performed by Lynn Redgrave Nice video; audio only for first 5 minutes; video almost all closeups with nice clear sound; good video
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
06/20/02 ~ Los Angeles
Valerie Harper,Tony Roberts, Michele Lee, Shirl Bernheim, Anil Kumar, basically a full stage shot but works very well for this show.
A Talent For Murder
1981 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Claudette Colbert, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Nancy Addison Altman, Shelly Desai, Barton Heyman, Liane Langland. RARE! Full show, recorded from a tripod. This is probably unedited Press Reel footage, that was intended to be edited down and used for media promotion. The story concerns an internationally successful mystery novelist whose relatives wouldn’t mind killing her to get their hands on her art collection. The play ran on Broadway for just 77 performances. Some slight generational loss.
A Talent For Murder
1984 ~ (Drama/Mystery/Comedy)
Pro-Shot Angela Lansbury, Lawrence Olivier, Charles Keating. Rare Showtime movie, based on the short lived Broadway play.
The Tallest Tree in the Forest
May 4th, 2014 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Daniel Beaty A near perfect capture of this fascinating one-man show at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles; a one minute blackout in each act; no washout or obstruction; filmed in 16:9 in mostly mediums and close-ups with the occasional wide shot to show the projections on the back wall; excellent picture and sound. Includes curtain call 2 DISCS
The Taming of the Shrew
2016 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot Chris Scott as Baptista; Stephanie Laaker as Katharina; Leah Eggiman as Bianca; Austin Hook as Hortensio; Steven Covert as Gremio; Connor Bosworth as Lucentio; Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles as Biondello; Daniel Parman as Petruchio; Bryson Kenworthy as Grumio; Sam Wells as Pendant; Brady Stoher as Vincentio. An American West spin on Shakespeare's sassy romantic comedy, "The Taming of the Shrew." Saloon owner, Baptista proclaims to the local cowboys, miners and outlaws that his youngest and most desirable daughter Bianca cannot be married until he "Rids his hands" of his elder daughter Kate-the notorious shrew.
Tape
2011 ~ UK
Pro-Shot Duncan Wigman, Jamie Sims, Charley Newton John A recorded dress rehearsal presentation from the UK's Prometheus Theatre Company of Stephen Belber's play
Tea At Five
03/29/2003 ~ Off-Broadway
Kate Mulgrew
Terrorism
6/4/05 ~ New York
Elizabeth Marvel, Adam Alexi-Malle, Alex Draper, Laura Esterman, Anna George, Darren Goldstein, Daniel Oreskes, Lola Pashalinski, R.E. Rodgers Missing first 30 seconds and shot around a head with a cover up for about a minute; nice picture and sound.
This Is How It Goes
03/12/2005 ~ New York
Ben Stiller, Amanda Peet, Jeffrey Wright A little spotlight washout in the first 7 minutes and one minute of the show is missing (camera problems) but great sound and picture throughout.
This is Our Youth
01/11/15 ~ Regional Theater
Jesse Massaro, John Connor, Erin Mellon A very interesting show that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The cast did a very good job of putting on this show. I was very impressed. The Video is pretty good, a bit jumpy the first 5 or so minutes gettig adjusted and late comers. However besides that it is fine. Also there is a bar that obstructs the end of the set but it usually filmed around.
Three Days of Rain
5/31/06 ~ Broadway
Cast: Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper. Nice filming and you can catch all the action of Julia's Broadway debut.
Three Hotels
June 2011 ~ Williamstown, MA
Steven Weber, Maura Tierney Produced at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Recorded through the house camera, so it's a stationary full-stage shot, with audio patched in from the sound board.
Three Sisters (Official Release)
1970 ~ TV Movie
Pro-Shot Alan Bates, Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Derek Jacobi, Laurence Olivier directed this filmed version of Anton Checkhov's play for the American Film Theatre series.
Three Sisters
2003 ~ London
Pro-Shot Kristin Scott Thomas, Douglas Hodge, Kate Burton, Madeleine Worrall, Eleanor Howell, David Burke, Tobias Menzies, Tom Beard, Margery Mason, Eric Sykes, Robert Bathurst, James Fleet, Susannah Wise, Sebastian Bates, David Antrobus, Brian Greene. PRO-SHOT. A new version of the play, originally written by Anton Chekhov and adapted by Christopher Hampton. This is the televised version of the West End show, filmed at The Playhouse in London in front of an audience. Also includes an interview.
Three Sisters
12/17/11 ~ 42nd Street Moon, San Francisco
Pro-Shot Kayla Berghoff (Miranda Vale/Gladys Crump), Peter Budinger (Bert/Sergeant Watt), Janine Burgener (Zenida Grundy/Mrs. Wickham), Michael Kern Cassidy* (Sir John Marsden), Danny Cozart (Gypsy Hood), Brittany Danielle * (Dorrie Barbour), Bill Fahrner *(George Purvis), Michael Patrick Gaffney* (Will Barbour), Riley Krull (Mary Barbour), Tony Panighetti* (Alf Barbour), Kate Paul (Tiny Barbour), Jessica Powell* (Lady Marsden/Mabel Tatmarsh), Christopher Reber* (Eustace Titherley), Michael Rhone (David Glainley/Cooney/Cpl. Blessington), * denotes Equity actor/actress 3 DISCS
Three Tall Women
04/19/2018 ~ Broadway
Cast: Glenda Jackson, Laurie Metcalf, Alison Pill
Thurgood (Official Release)
2011 ~ HBO-TV
Pro-Shot Laurence Fishburne Filmed at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theatre in Washington D.C., this one-man play stars Laurence Fishburne in his Tony nominated performance as Thurgood Marshall, the Civil Rights Lawyer and Supreme Court Justice.
Tidy Endings
1988 ~ HBO
Deeply moving drama adapted from Harvey Fierstein's play about settling the affairs of an AIDS victim by his ex-wife and gay lover, took four awards. It was named best dramatic special and Stockard Channing won an ACE award as best actress in a dramatic or theatrical special. Fierstein, her co-star, won an ACE for writing and another went to the director.
Times Square Angel
December 1985 ~ New York
Charles Busch, Robert Carey, Arnie Kolodner, Theresa Marlowe, Meghan Robinson
Very nice video with great closeups and sound
Time And The Conways
9/15/17 ~ American Airlines Theatre
Elizabeth McGovern, Steven Boyer, Anna Camp, Gabriel Ebert, Charlotte Parry, Matthew James Thomas, Anna Baryshnikov, Brooke Bloom, Alfredo Narciso, Cara Ricketts. A
Time Stands Still
1/22/11 ~ Broadway
Laura Linney, Brian D'Arcy James, Christina Ricci, Eric Bogosian. First minute of Act Two is audio only. Disc also includes around 50 minutes of talkbacks and interviews. Overall a good capture.
Torch Song Trilogy
1982 ~ Broadway
Harvey Fierstein Grant Shaud, Court Miller, Susan Edwards, Paul Joint, Diane Tarleton Recorded from the balcony. Some generational loss-but amazing clarity for being almost 25 years old!
Torch Song Trilogy
2006 ~ Off-Off-Broadway, The Gallery Players
Starring Seth Rudetsky in his first ever leading role. This is the theatre company the show started in back in the 70s. Also includes the 2004 Gypsy of The Year Competition. 2 Discs
Torch Song
10/20/17 ~ New York
Michael Urie, Mercedes Ruehl, Jack Difalco, Ward Horton, Roxanna Hope Radja, Michael Rosen Head visible at the bottom of the screen in very wide shots and a bit to the far left but nothing very obstructive; otherwise a great HD video with clear picture and sound
Touch
10/25/03 ~ New York
Michele Ammon, Matthew Del Negro, Yetta Gottesman, Tom Everett Scott Misses part of the first 10 minutes and some coverups during the show but otherwise a nice video with good close-ups & great sound
Treasure Island
5/14/16 ~ Berkeley, CA
John Babbo, Steven Epp, Christopher Donahue, Matt DeCaro, Kasey Foster, Philip R Smith, Alex Moggridge, Steve Pickering, Travis Delgado, Demetrios Troy, Anthony Irons, Matthew C. Yee A perfect capture of this new play with music at Berkeley Rep; no blackouts or washout and one head that can occasionally be seen at the bottom of the screen, but it doesn't block the action. Excellent clear picture and sound; very nice video 2 DVDs
The Treatment
September 23, 2006 ~ Off-Broadway
Dylan McDermott (Man), Portia (Woman). Well filmed from the back of the house, with heads occasionally appearing along the bottom of the screen during the wide shots. Includes scanned Playbill information as well as a NY1 review.
The Trip to Bountiful
09-20-14 ~ US Tour
Mrs. Carrie Watts: Cicely Tyson, Ludie Watts: Blair Underwood, Jessie Mae Watts: Vanessa Williams, Thelma: Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Houston Ticket Agent/Sheriff: Devon Abner, Second Houston Ticket Agent: Wade Dooley, Roy: Arthur French A charming show with wonderful performances by this stellar cast. Cicely is endearing, and I particularly loved the banter between her and Vanessa. This is a very nice capture with no blackouts or washout, and only some small heads at the bottom that don’t affect the action. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. 2 DISCS
The Triple Happiness
8/21/04 ~ New York
Ally Sheedy, Betsy Aidem, Mark Blum, Marin Ireland, Keith Nobbs, Jesse J. Perez Nice video with heads in the way at times but filmed well between them; good clear sound and a combination of wide shots and closeups throughout
Tristan and Yseult
1/1/14 ~ Berkeley, CA
Andrew Durand, Patrycja Kujawska, Mike Shepherd, Craig Johnson, Carly Bawden, Giles King, Robert Luckay, Gareth Charlton About three blackouts in the first fifteen minutes, each lasting about a minute, and the show is intact after that; no obstruction and no washout; filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Includes curtain call. 2 DVDs
Tru
1992 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot American Playhouse Series: Robert Morse plays Truman Capote in a one man show, in which he won a Tony Award for his performance. Shown on PBS and never commerically released.
True West
2001-08-12 ~ Showtime
Pro-Shot Bruce Willis(Lee), Chad Smith (Austin), Andrew Alburger (Saul Kimmer), and DanielleKennedy (Mom). Bruce Willis stars on the small screen August 12 in a production of Sam Shepard's TrueWest, filmed live in 2001 at the Company of Fools' Liberty Theatre in Hailey,Idaho.
Tryst
4/2/06 ~ Off-Broadway
Maxwell Caulfield, Amelia Campbell, Tryst tells the story of how George Love, a handsome con man who woos love starved women, meets Adelaide Pinchon, a desperate woman, who dreams beyond her mundane world at the local millinery store, Mr. Love has a history of illicit affairs but after meeting the fantasizing shop girl there's a twist of fate, excellent quality video and sound, nice close up
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
August 30 1998 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Helen Hunt, Paul Rudd, Kyra Sedgewick, Brian Murray, Amy Hill, Phillip Bosco, Max Wright, David Patrick Kelly, Daniel Sunjata 1998 Lincoln Center Revival filmed for Live from Lincoln Center, BEAUTIFUL set by Bob Crowley
Twelfth Night (Official Release)
2012 ~ London
Pro-Shot Stephen Fry, Mark Rylance, Samuel Barnett, Liam Brennan, Paul Chahidi, Johnny Flynn Presented at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. Pro-shot, and simulcast to theatre's worldwide.
Twelfth Night
November 2013 ~ Broadway ***NFT***
Cast: Mark Rylance (Olivia), Liam Brennan (Orsino), Samuel Barnett (Viola), Stephen Fry (Malvolio), Peter Hamilton Dyer (Feste), Paul Chahidi (Maria), Colin Hurley (Sir Toby Belch), Angus Wright (Sir Andrew Aguecheek), Joseph Timms (Sebastian), John Paul Connolly (Sebastian) Commentary: Amazing show by the RSC company (all-male cast), faithful adaptation with wonderful comedy. Rylance is brilliant as Olivia. This is not an easy show to film, and there are some obstruction at the front of the stage, and moments of shakiness. Complete show, includes curtain call and BCEFA speech. 2 DISCS
Twentieth Century
3/13/04 ~ Broadway
Alec Baldwin, Anne Heche, Tom Aldredge, Dan Butler, Stephen DeRosa, Julie Halston, Kellie Overbey, Ryan Shively Excellent picture and sound, nice closeups; 1st generation from the master. Video includes the 1978 Tony Awards performance of the nominated musical "On the Twentieth Century"
Twilight: Los Angeles
2012 ~ PBS
Pro-Shot Anna Deavere Smith's powerful one-woman theater piece about the 1991 Rodney King beating, the violent aftermath of the 1992 verdict, and the lasting impact of the L.A. riots on America's conscience. Award-winning director Marc Levin weaves Smith's stage performance with news footage and interviews to create a portrait of rage, sorrow, loss, and battered hope.
The Understudy
January 17th, 2010 ~ New York
Justin Kirk, Mark Paul Gosselaar, Julie White Shot in the orchestra so shot around heads. Clear video and good sound; nice video
Uncommon Women and Others (Official Release)
1978 ~ TV Movie
Pro-Shot Meryl Streep, Swoozie Kurtz, Jill Eikenberry. Framed by a present-day luncheon between old friends, the autobiographical play flashes back to 1971, their senior year at Mount Holyoke College, where young women are groomed for "Gracious Living" and high expectations.
An Unexpected Evening With June Havoc
1985 ~ London
Pro-Shot Televised version of June Havoc's one woman West End show from London. She talks about her life, her mother Rose and sister Gypsy Rose Lee and her years in show business from starring in vaudeville, barely surviving the depression in marathon dance shows, and becoming a Broadway star in such shows as the original Pal Joey. Very interesting and entertaining. Some generational loss.
Unnatural Acts
7/22/11 ~ Off-Broadway
Jess Burkle, Joe Curnutte, Frank De Julio, Roe Hartrampf, Roderick Hill, Max Jenkins, Brad Koed, Jerry Marsini, Devin Norik, Will Rogers and Nick Westrate. Filmed from the front-row near the left side of the stage in a small theater, at an angle. Very clear quality.
The Underclassmen
11/29/14 ~ New York
Matt Dengler, Billy Hepfinger, Jessica Grove, Piper Goodeve, Marrick Smith, Jeremy Morse, Jordan Bondurant, Davey Rosenberg, Matt Gibson, Ian Fairlee, Jason Edward Cook, Christopher Herr, Elizabeth Burton, Holland Grossman, Adam Machart, CJ Pawlikowski, Michael Romeo Ruocco, Liz Shivener, Whitney Winfield Story is adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise and is inspired by his years at Princeton; captured well overall; three blackouts in act one; the first three and a half minutes of the show, and two blackouts in the middle of the act that last about two and a half minutes each; a few heads at the bottom of the screen that frequently block the actors feet, but never block the action. Excellent clear sound 2 DVDs
Up Against It
11/19/89 ~ New York
Roger Bart, Phillip Casnoff, Alison Frasier, Toni DiBuono, Dan Tubb Music by Todd Rundgren. Book by Joe Orton. Produced by Joseph Papp for The Public theatre. Originally meant as a screenplay for The Beatles, which if produced would have been their third film (following "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help"). Following the screenplay, the story chronicles the misadventures of three prodigal friends (Orton had eliminated the George Harrison role after the Beatles turned down the script) who are victimized in a flagrant battle between the sexes. They become involved in a plot to assassinate the first female Prime Minister of Britain. Generally panned by the critics, the show closed after just 16 performances. Because it was filmed in a small Off-Broadway theatre, there are heads in the bottom of the frame, but not too bad
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom
June 1985 ~ New York
Pro-Shot Charles Busch, Tom Aulino, Arnie Kolodner First performed at the Limbo lounge in New York's East Village in 1984. One of the longest running shows in Off broadway history! All female parts are performed by men. Hilarious! Amazingly good archive of the show!
Vampire Lesbians Of Sodom
March 28th, 2005 ~ Broadway Concert
Pro-Shot Charles Busch, Julie Halston, Sutton Foster, Brent Barrett, Phyllis Newman, Mario Cantone, Bruce Vilanch, Rebecca Luker .
The Vandal
2014 ~ New York
Pro-Shot The playwriting debut of actor Hamish Linklater (“Music in the Moonlight,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine”). Set on a freezing night in Kingston, New York, a woman meets a boy at a bus stop. The play is about how we live and the stories we tell ourselves when we’re haunted by the people we’ve loved and lost. Directed by Jim Simpson. With Deirdre O’Connell, Zach Grenier, and Noah Robbins. Pro-Shot at part of PBS THIRTEEN'S Theatre Up-Close series that captures full performances of Off-Broadway Plays.
Vanities
1981 ~ LA, Westwood Playhouse
Pro-Shot Meredith Baxter, Shelley Hack, Annette O'Toole) Pro-Shot for HBO. Very good sound and video with minimal generational loss.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
March 27th, 2013 ~ Broadway
Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Billy Magnussen, Shalita Grant
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
March 1, 2014 ~ Los Angeles, CA ***NFT Until June 15, 2014***
Mark Blum (Vanya), Kristine Nielsen (Sonia), Christine Ebersole (Masha), David Hull (Spike), Shalita Grant (Cassandra), Liesel Allen Yeager (Nina) Near perfect capture of the L.A. production of this great play, one quick drop out in Act I but the video is perfect other than this with no washout or obstruction, there's a high pitched squeal from an audience member's hearing device that can be heard a couple of times but it's short lived and the dialogue can be heard clearly over it, filmed in 16:9 with wides, mediums and close-ups, includes a somewhat obstructed curtain call. 2 DISCS
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
June 7th, 2014 ~ The Old Globe
Vanya: Martin Moran, Sonia: Marcia DeBonis, Masha: Candy Buckley, Spike: Tyler Lansing Weaks, Cassandra: Hanefah Wood, Nina: Allison Layman A very nice capture of The Old Globe’s production. The cast is fantastic, and they play off each other very well. It’s great to see new faces in each role, and a fresh take on each character. I particularly loved Marcia’s Sonia. The show has no washout, no obstruction, and very steady filming. There is a two minute blackout before/during Nina’s entrance, but the show is otherwise fully captured. As usual, it’s filmed in 16:9 with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups, and the sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. 2 DISCS
Venus in Fur
10/18/11 ~ Broadway
Cast: Hugh Dancy, Nina Arianda
Verna: USO girl
Sissy Spacek is Verna, USO Girl, a kindhearted - but not particularly talented - member of a performing troupe in World War II Belgium. She wins the heart of an American soldier, memorably played by William Hurt. An entertaining look at the camaraderie between USO entertainers and combat troops. Also starring Sally Kellerman. This play was produced for television and is part of the Broadway Theater Archive. It's a wonderful trip to a bygone era with stellar performances by William Hurt and Sissy Spacek. Pro shot crystal clear DVD
The Vertical Hour
11/17/2006 ~ Broadway
Julianne Moore, Bill Nighy, Dan Bittner, Andrew Scott, Rutina Wesley
A View From A Bridge
January 6th, 2010 ~ Broadway
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. Video features Santino Fontana This was filmed right before he was injured in previews and replaced!
A View from the Bridge
2/21/16 ~ Broadway ***
Mark Strong, Nicola Walker, Phoebe Fox, Russell Tovey, Michael Zegen, Michael Gould, Richard Hansell. Excellent HD capture of the Final Broadway Performance. Superb strong performances from the entire cast in this dark Arthur Miller drama. A wonderfully intense play that keeps building with tension, you could cut with a knife. 2 DISCS
A View from The Bridge
10/15/16 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Frederick Weller, Catherine Combs, Andrus Nichols, Thomas Jay Ryan, Dave Register, Howard W. Overshown, Alex Esola, Danny Binstock Beautiful capture with no washout or obstruction and just one very quick dropout; filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Excellent clear sound. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. Very good video
Vincent
1981 ~ A&E-TV
Pro-Shot Leonard Nimoy Pro-shot video filmed at the Guthrie Theater; good video with clear and picture and sound
The Violet Hour
11/1/03 ~ Broadway
Scott Foley, Robert Sean Leonard, Mario Cantone, Dagmara Dominczyk, Robin Miles Some close ups, some problems with the camera in act 2 but still a pretty good video; however, first 11 minutes of video was sound only; 1st generation from the master
The Vote
5/7/15 ~ Donmar Warehouse / BBC-TV
Judi Dench, Catherine Tate, Timothy West, Nina Sosanya, Mark Gatiss, Finty Williams
Broadcast live on the play's final night of a three week run which also coincided with Britain's elections
Waiting for Godot
Act 1: June 17th, 2009; Act 2: July 6th, 2009 ~ Broadway
Nathan Lane, Bill Irwin, John Goodman, John Glover, Matthew Schechter Well filmed video with good clear sound and some close-ups; good picture and nice video
Waiting for Godot
November 24, 2013 ~ Broadway
Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Billy Crudup, Shuler Hensley, Aidan Gemme Opening Night video; first couple of minutes of each play is audio only, but it's an unobstructed, steady shot. Very minor wandering. Includes curtain call. 2 DISCS
Wait Until Dark
1982 ~ HBO-TV
Pro-Shot Katharine Ross, Stacy Keach, Joshua Bryant, Paul Gillenberg, David Leisure, Natalie May Pro-shot video, filmed before an audience.
A Walk in the Woods
1988 ~ PBS broadcast
Pro-Shot Sam Waterston and Robert Prosky. Very good sound and video
War Horse
09/17/11 ~ Broadway
Seth Numrich, Matt Doyle, Stephen Plunkett, Peter Hermann, T. Ryder Smith, Alyssa Bresnahan Nice clear shots and audio of this beautifully creative show. 2 Discs
War Horse
January 27, 2013 ~ Costa Mesa, CA
Andrew Veenstra (Albert Narracott), Todd Cerveris (Ted Narracott/Colonel Strauss),Chad Jennings (Chapman Carter/Corporal Klebb/Manfred), Michael Stewart Allan (Private Klausen/Allan), Jason Alan Carvell (Thomas Bone/Sergeant Fine), Danny Beiruti (John Greig), Angela Reed (Rose Narracott), Andrew May (Captain Friedrich Muller/Priest), Grayson DeJesus (Captain Charles Stewart), Megan Loomis (Private David Taylor), Lavita Shaurice (Emilie), Catherine Gowl (Matron Callaghan), Laurabeth Breya (Annie Gilbert). The show is completely intact from start to finish, no blackouts or obstruction whatsoever. There is a bit of washout in high contrast scenes. It’s filmed in 16:9, mostly wides and mediums, with a few occasional close-ups. The sound is quiet in places, but always listenable. 2 DVDS
War Horse at the Proms
12/26/2014 ~ London
Pro-Shot A Prom inspired by the National Theatre’s play based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, featuring a new suite created by Adrian Sutton from his score for the original production, as well as other music from the period with performers including the Proms Military Wives Choir and Gareth Malone.
Water by the Spoonful
8-31-14 ~
Elliot: Miles Gaston Villanueva, Yazmin: Sabina Zuniga Varela, Odessa: Zilah Mendoza, Orangutan: Anna Ishida, Fountainhead: Patrick Kelly Jones, Chutes&Ladders: Anthony J Haney, Professor/Ghost/Policeman: George Psarras A perfect capture of this interesting play at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. There are no blackouts, no obstruction, and just some slight washout in some wide shots. It’s filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scans. 2 DISCS
The Water's Edge
7/5/06 ~ New York
Kate Burton, Tony Goldwyn, Mamie Gummer Beautifully filmed with great close-ups.
THE WAVERLY GALLERY
October 2018 ~ Broadway ***
Elaine May, Lucas Hedges, Joan Allen, Michael Cera, David Cromer
Well
3/24/06 ~ Broadway
Lisa Kron, Jayne Houdyshell, Daniel Breaker, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, John Hoffman, Christina Kirk Great closeups and sound; excellent video; includes NY1 reviews and interviews
WHAT ABOUT DICK?
April 2012 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Pro-Shot Russell Brand, Billy Connolly, Tim Curry, Eric Idle, Eddie Izzard, Jane Leeves, Jim Piddock, Tracey Ullman, Sophie Winkleman Pro-shot video; very well done
What The Butler Saw
1987 ~ BBC TV
Pro-Shot Tyler Butterworth, Dinsdale Landen, Tessa Peaks-Jones, Bryan Pringle, Prunela Scales Proshot video filmed for television
What the Butler Saw
12/14/14 ~ Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles
Charles Shaughnessy, Sarah Manton, Frances Barber, Angus McEwan, Paxton Whitehead, Rod McLachlan Hilarious show set in a psychiatric ward with great British humor and sexual hijinks, cast has superb timing and the whole show is a joy to watch, great captured with no obstruction and no wash out, one quick single drop out, filmed in widescreen with a mix of wides, mediums and close-ups, sound is excellent, includes curtain call but no playbill scans 2 DVDs
Who Killed Woody Allen?
12/19/03 ~ New York
Christopher Wisner, Peter Loureiro, Jillann Dugan, Jon Shaver Sound only for first 5 minutes; not the best picture but good sound.
Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
4/16/00 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Pro-Shot Uta Hagen, Jonathan Pryce, Mia Farrow, Peter Gallagher This was a semi-staged benefit performance, with the actors holding their scripts. Uta Hagen recreates her role of Martha from the 1962 original Broadway production. Filmed using one camera on a tripod.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
4/2/05 ~ Broadway
Bill Irwin, Kathleen Turner, Mireille Enos, David Harbour Excellent video despite the problems with seats and heads blocking the way; great sound as always
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
2/12/11 ~ Chicago ***
PreBroadway: Tracy Letts, Amy Morton, Carrie Coon and Madison Dirks. Great capture of this PreBroadway production where it began in Chicago. A year and a half later this production with cast intact landed on Broadway. For the first act in wide shots two heads block the far sides. Mostly this is not an issue since zoomed in past them for midsize shots and most of the action is center stage. 2 Discs
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
November, 2012 ~ Broadway
Cast: Amy Morton (Martha), Tracy Letts (George), Madison Dirks (Nick), Carrie Coon (Honey) This is such a brilliant play and the whole cast gave spectacular performances. I love this revival, the characters are less shrill. In 3 acts, missing the first 3 minutes of the first and last act, and a head in the bottom of some shots but nothing too distracting. Filmed from the orchestra with great close-ups. 3 DISCS
Whoop Up
7/12/07 ~ New York
Matt David, David Demato, Christopher deProphetis, Alison Renee Foster, Nicole Hilliger, Dan Joiner, Gretchen Reinhagen, Michelle Solomon, Rachel Louise Thomas, Brian Walker, John Weigand Presented as part of the "Closing Notice" series at the Opening Doors Theatre Company in New York City. Filmed using onecamera on a tripod at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.
Whoopi
November 26, 2004 Broadway
Whoopi Goldberg's one woman show which saw 72 performances on Broadway. Filmed from the balcony. Includes scanned Playbill information.
Wigfield
7/17/03 ~ New York
Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello A little shakey but still good video with lots of close ups; show based on their book of the same title
Wilhelm Reich In Hell (A Musical)
2005 ~ filmed for TV
Pro-Shot Elizabeth Clemmons, Bridget Bonon, Jessica Lindsay, Larry Cloven, Neil Donahue, Ray Paolantonio Filmed using multiple cameras on stage. Based on the 1994 Off-Broadway production. Good video
Wintertime
3/18/04 ~ New York
Marsha Mason, Paul Schoeffler,Tina Benko, Brienin Bryant,T. Scott Cunningham, Carmen de Lavallade, Nicholas Hormann, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Marylouse Burke, Christopher Denham Nice clear video; some closeups but mostly stage shots with good sound and nice capture
Wise Up
2011 ~ San Francisco
Scott Turco, George N. Roses, Wendy Tobias, Johnny Gullotto, Alanna Pinell, Brian Tognotti, Shane Kroll, Tom McElroy, Michael Cronin, David Kadel, Stephanie Lynne Smith, Jen Brown, Andra Kimball, Richard Rosser "Wise Up!" premiered to sold-out crowds for Christmas at MCC San Francisco, self-produced with Stephanie Smith. This amateur video was taken from the back row.
Wishful Drinking (OFFICIAL RELEASE)
2010 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Carrie Fisher
Wit
February 1, 2012 ~ Broadway
Cynthia Nixon, Pun Bandhu, Suzanne Bertish, Michael Countreyman, Jessica Dickey, Chike Johnson, Greg Keller, Carra Patterson, Zachary Spicer Filmed in HD 16:9 Widescreen; very good video with clear picture and sound; disc includes NY1 review
The Woman in Black
08/07/04 ~ New York
Christopher Ravenscroft, Sebastian Harcombe Good video, slightly dark. Very good sound.
The Women
1/2002 ~ Broadway
Pro-Shot Rue McLanahan, Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Tilly, Kristen Johnson, Jennifer Coolidge, Mary Louise Wilson. Professional PBS telecast of the final performance.
Women Behind Bars
1976 ~ Off Broadway
Pat Ast Semi-pro shot, using one camera on a tripod. In black and white.
The Woodsman
9/2/16 ~ PBS Television New York
Pro-Shot Benjamin Bass, Naomi Florin, Will Gallacher, Alex J. Gould, Amanda A. Lederer, Lauren Nordvig, James Ortiz, Eliza Martin Simpson, Meghan St. Thomas, Sophia Zukoski A captured live performance September 2 at 9 PM at Off-Broadway's New World Stages for Channel Thirteen (New York City's local PBS affiliate) new season of Theater Close-Up. The performance was captured in partnership with streaming platform BroadwayHD. Pro-shot; nice video
A Word Or Two
02/9/14 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Christopher Pluumer, this show was written and arranged by Plummer, directed by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, Plummer confesses to being "hooked on the intoxication of words", spent much of his time growing up in Montreal reading Ben Jonson, George Bernard Shaw, Shakesepeare, Rudyard Kipling, A.A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Lord Byron, Dylan Thomas, W.H. Auden, Stephen Leacock and others, his personal take on these literary giants forms a journey forms a journey from childhood to old age, one short 10 second black out, an occasional glimpse of a head in the way, nicely filmed.
The World of Sholom Aleichem
1959 ~ TV Movie
You Can't Take It With You
1984 ~ PBS-TV
Pro-Shot Jason Robards, Colleen Dewhurst, George Rose, Nicholas Surovy, Bill McCutcheon Filmed for TV during the production's Broadway run.
You Can’t Take It With You
November, 2014 | Broadway
Cast: James Earl Jones (Martin Vanderhof), Rose Byrne (Alice), Elizabeth Ashley (Olga), Annaleigh Ashford (Essie), Johanna Day (Mrs Kirby), Julie Halston Gay Wellington), Byron Jennings (Mr Kirby), Patrick Kerr (Mr DePinna), Fran Kranz (Tony Kirby), Mark Linn-Baker (Paul Sycamore), Kristine Nielsen (Penelope Sycamore) This is such a hilarious and quirky show, great cast. Act 1 starts about a minute late and there’s some wandering and a couple of blackouts, Act 2 and 3 are unobstructed and very steady. 2 DISCS
You Can't Take It With You
12/26/14 ~ Broadway
James Earl Jones, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Ashley, Annaleigh Ashford, Johanna Day, Julie Halston, Byron Jennings, Patrick Kerr, Fran Kranz, Mark Linn-Baker, Kristine Nielsen, Reg Rogers, Will Brill, Crystal Dickinson, Marc Damon Johnson First 5 minutes of act one is blacked out, and there is one more quick dropout; otherwise nicely captured overall, but there is obstruction from heads that block the actors' feet, but action is rarely missed; excellent clear sound and nice video 3 DVDs