Well, it seems that the long wait is over. Streisand fans across America, who have been waiting to find out when her 2006 concert tour, which was conceived and directed by Barbra Streisand and Richard Jay-Alexander, can now celebrate that it's going to finally make it to television and be purchasable on DVD.
An official statement was made today that CBS will be airing a one-hour edit of the record breaking tour on her original television home. It's scheduled to air April 25, the day after the superstar's birthday. For more information, visit the star's web site at www.barbrastreisand.com.Click here to pre-order the full version with plenty of bonus materials. Just a note, if you can't wait, you can order from Amazon.UK as Blu-Ray has no region limitations. BroadwayWorld.com's Naomi Plume recently viewed it and look for an upcoming review, but already told us that it's gloriously filmed and edited and is simply spectacular in Blu-Ray and that the sound is extraordinarily good, as are all the extras including 'Woman in the Moon', 'When the Sun Comes Out' and more.
Barbra Streisand, the most acclaimed female artist of our time is world renowned for thrilling audiences with her magical performances. In October, 2006 Streisand embarked on her first North American tour in over decade and her first tour of continental Europe ever - thrilling both audiences and critics alike and setting new box office records at the same time!
Also avilable is Streisand - The Concerts, a brand new Deluxe 3-Disc DVD Set showcasing some of her most memorable concerts...ever.
The main highlights on this stunning 3 DVD collection include:
• Disc 1 features the previously unreleased Fort Lauderdale show, with special guest and multi-platinum recording artist, Il Divo. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine called it "Sensational! A Brilliant Show! A Major Musical Triumph!".
• Disc 2 is The Concert LIVE at Arrowhead Pond from Anaheim, CA. A sensational event which documented her first concert tour in 28 years.
• Disc 3 Never before released on DVD, ‘Putting it Together'- takes you behind the scenes of the making of the Broadway album.
There are over 60 songs including all the classics: "Funny Girl," "The Way We Were," "People," "You Don't Bring Me Flowers," "Don't Rain On My Parade" and special exclusives including 10 songs never-before-seen on DVD, including: "Unusual Way," "A Cockeyed Optimist" and "My Shining Hour," all of which are the first time Streisand has ever performed them either in the studio or live.
PLUS bonus features include five additional songs as well as behind-the-scenes captivating moments with one of the most beloved artists of all time, and interviews about the Streisand foundation and the diva's special guests Il Divo.
This highly anticipated Deluxe 3-Disc DVD Set is available now arriving just in time to be shared with loved ones on Mother's Day.
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