Broadway Video Database - 2012

Complete listings of Broadway shows that have been filmed, taped or adapted, films that have made their way to the stage or vice-versa, concerts, documentaries, films with a theatrical focus and more! If it's theatre or star related and available on VHS, DVD, Blu-Ray, Netflix or Amazon ... we've got it!

Liza Minnelli: Live from Radio City Music Hall (1/1/2014) Liza Minelli: Live From Radio City Music Hall chronicles her sold-out 1992 tour, filled with dazzling choreography and gorgeous costumes. Liza is in rare form with renditions of "Some People," "Imagine," "Theme From 'New York, New York'," and more
NY Philharmonic: COMPANY (11/13/2012) On April 7, 2011, the New York Philharmonic presented Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking Company with an all-star cast led by Neil Patrick Harris as Robert for four sold-out performances through April 9, 2011. Company revolves around Robert - a single man unable to commit fully to a steady relationship, let alone marriage - the five married couples who are his best friends, and his three girlfriends. Presented as a series of short vignettes linked by a celebration for Robert's 35th birthday,...
The Sterile Cuckoo (10/16/2012) The Sterile Cuckoo will be released on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time on October 16, 2012 by Olive Films. Alan J. Pakula’s 1968 directorial debut stars Liza Minnelli (Cabaret) as Pookie Adams, a relentlessly kooky coed who falls in love with a reserved young college student, Jerry Payne (Wendell Burton). She actively pursues the shy boyish-man and helps him through the tough first months in school. They both benefit from the relationship; he gains self-confidence and she’s now able to come ...
Rock of Ages (10/9/2012) New Line Cinema's adaptation of the hit Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock 'n' roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and more. The movie musical stars Julianne Hough ("Burlesque"), with actor/singer Diego Bonet...
Broadway: The American Musical (10/2/2012) Hosted by Academy Award-winning star of stage film and television Julie Andrews. "Broadway" tells two stories: the 100-year history of musical theater and the story of its relationship to 20th-century American life from the immigrant experience at the turn of the century to today's Broadway where big budget new productions and revivals of classic favorites compete for box office success.
Glee: The Complete Third Season (8/14/2012) GLEE: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON will be coming to Blu-ray on August 14th. Season Three of the electrifying, award-winning series finds the Gleeks headed for the Nationals - and graduation! GLEE is a musical comedy about a group of eager and ambitious students who strive to outshine their singing competition to win Nationals while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High. Since its debut, GLEE has become a bona fide cultural phenomenon, received prestigious honors including the Golden Globe...
Seven Hills of Rome (7/19/2012) Sumptuous photography, sensational singing from one of the world's greatest tenors and a sentimental storyline make Seven Hills of Rome a cinematic and musical delight. Marc Revere (Mario Lanza), a popular American TV singer, is in Rome searching for his jet-setting fianc+ªe, Carol (Peggie Castle). He moves in with his cousin Pepe (Renato Rascel), a struggling artist who always has room for another kindred soul. They befriend a beautiful young girl, Rafaella (Marisa Allasio), and soon it's musi...
For The First Time (7/19/2012) The brilliance of one of the world's most beloved tenors and the exciting world of opera highlight this delightful romantic adventure set in the most beautiful cities of Europe. Tonio Costa (Mario Lanza), the temperamental darling of the opera world, is forever missing performances because of impromptu street concerts and endless parties. But Tonio's carefree ways change when he falls in love with Christa, a beautiful deaf girl. Christa refuses to marry him until she can hear his sublime voice. ...
Singin' In The Rain: 60th Anniversary Collector's Edition (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) (7/17/2012) America’s beloved musical gem, starring Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor, celebrates its 60th Anniversary on Blu-ray for the very first time with an all new 3-Disc Blu-ray & DVD Ultimate Collector’s Edition. The sensational limited and numbered 3-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition will feature the film both on Blu-ray and DVD, and includes an all new hi-definition documentary, and special collectible memorabilia.
Henry IV Part 2: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (7/1/2012) Hotspur is dead and Prince Hal has proved his mettle on the battlefield, but King Henry IV lies dying and the rebels show no sign of surrendering. Even Sir John Falstaff is forced out of the taverns to raise a militia, but will his attachment to Hal be rewarded with promotion and the life of ease he feels sure he deserves? Henry IV Part 2 includes some of the greatest moments in Shakespeare: the deathbed scene of the old King, when Hal contemplates the crown; and Hal's devastating rejection of ...
Sing Your Song: Harry Belafonte (6/29/2012) Wonderfully archived, and told with a remarkable sense of intimacy, visual style and musical panache, SING YOUR SONG surveys the life and times of singer/actor/activist Harry Belafonte. From his rise to fame as a singer and his experiences touring a segregated country, to his provocative crossover into Hollywood, Belafonte's groundbreaking career personifies the American civil rights movement and impacted many other social-justice movements. The documentary reveals Belafonte as a tenacious hands...
Newsies: 20th Anniversary Edition (6/19/2012) Extra! Extra! Disney proudly presents the 20th anniversary of the classic family musical, Newsies - presented for the first time with an astonishing state-of-the-art digital restoration! Starring Academy Award winners Christian Bale and Robert Duvall and screen favorite Ann-Margaret, Newsies tells the true tale of a courageous group of newsboys in a classic musical style. Enjoy incredible dance sequences brilliantly choreographed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical) and a riveting story produce...
Evita: 15th Anniversary Edition (6/19/2012) Celebrate the 15th Anniversary (1996 - 2011) of an inspirational classic with a spectacular new release in Blu-ray High Definition! Join two of the world's greatest and most enduring superstars, Madonna and Antonio Banderas, in the epic musical event that is EVITA. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Alan Parker, EVITA is the riveting true-life story of Eva Peron (Madonna), who rose above childhood poverty and a scandalous past to achieve unimaginable fortune and fame. Despite widespread contro...
Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show (6/1/2012) The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show By Dan Goggin Starring the Original New York Cast Produced by Scott M. Robbins in association with Sistel, Inc. Creator & Director: Dan Goggin Director for TV: David Stern Musical Staging & Choreography: Teri Gibson Musical Arrangements: Leo P. Carusone & David Nyberg The Little Sisters of Hoboken have been invited to sing at the Hollywood Bowl. They are thrilled at the prospect until they arrive and learn that they are booked into the Hollywood Bowl...
Coriolanus (5/29/2012) The classic legend of honor and betrayal has been astonishingly re-imagined in this exhilarating action thriller that wields a profound relevance for today. Caius Martius 'Coriolanus' (star and director Ralph Fiennes) is a feared and revered Roman General, suddenly pitted against his own city and fellow citizens. Rebelling against the power-hungry designs of his manipulative mother (Vanessa Redgrave) and rejected by his own people, Coriolanus incites a riot that expels him from Rome. The banish...
Nunsense Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show (5/29/2012) The Little Sisters of Hoboken have been invited to sing at the Hollywood Bowl. They are thrilled at the prospect until they arrive and learn that they are booked into the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama---and not the famed Bowl they were expecting. But when they hear that a movie producer is across the street auditioning for roles in his new movie musical about the life of Dolores Hart, the famous movie star who became a nun, their spirits soar.Can this be their big break? Featuring songs including Hello,...
Love Never Dies (5/29/2012) EXPERIENCE IN GLORIOUS HIGH DEFINITION THE BREATHTAKING NEW PRODUCTION OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S LOVE NEVER DIES AND CONTINUE THE STORY OF THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Set 10 years later, the Phantom has escaped from Paris to New York where he lives amongst the joyrides and freak shows of Coney Island. He has finally found a place for his music to soar, all that is missing is his love Christine Daaé. In a bid to win back her love, the Phantom lures Christine, her husband Raoul, and their young so...
Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (5/22/2012) Carol Channing's life story is as colorful as the lipstick on her big, bright smile. This inspirational film captures the 90-year-old icon's magic and vivacity both onstage and off, past and present. Illuminated by behind-the-curtain stories from Lily Tomlin, Chita Rivera, Barbara Walters, Tyne Daly, Tippi Hedren, Loni Anderson and Debbie Reynolds, Phyllis Diller, Tommy Tune, Bob Mackie and Bruce Vilanch.
Camelot 45th Anniversary Edition (4/24/2012) Joshua Logan's 1967 film of the hit Broadway musical about the love triangle between King Arthur (Richard Harris), Guenevere (Vanessa Redgrave), and Sir Lancelot (Franco Nero) is strong on star emphasis and weak on such fundamentals as story and sets. Except for a handful of solidly dramatic scenes--such as Guenevere grieving, late in the film, for the ruination she and Lancelot have caused--there's not a lot to get excited about. (The story's theme of a lost, great society, however, certainly s...
Alfie Boe: The Bring Him Home Tour (3/12/2012) Filmed live at the Royal Festival Hall in London, during Alfie Boe’s sell out tour; the star of Les Miserables and the much loved tenor showcases his mesmerising and outstanding voice in his very own show Bring Him Home. Joined by special guests including Melanie C, Matt Lucas and Claude-Michel Schonberg, Alfie performs amongst others `The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face`,` Maria` from `West Side Story` and `When I Fall in Love` Available for purchase at http://www.dresscircle.co.uk/displa...
Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot At The Symphony (3/6/2012) Idina Menzel's new PBS concert special, Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony was filmed in November in Toronto and featured husband Taye Diggs and legendary composer/conductor Marvin Hamlisch. The concert will be released on DVD and CD on March 6. Track list includes: 1. Life Of The Party 2. I'm Not That Girl 3. Love For Sale / Roxanne 4. Funny Girl / Don't Rain On My Parade 5. Asleep On The Wind 6. No Day But Today 7. Poker Face 8. Gorgeous 9. Look To The Rainbow 10. Good Mo...
On Singing Onstage, Acting Series - Full Set of 6 DVDs (3/1/2012) David Craig's nine-hour video series on musical performance covers all the techniques and exercises, as well as Craig's legendary performance philosophy, which has instructed and inspired singers, actors and dancers for more than 50 years.
Vanya on 42nd Street (Blu-ray) (2/28/2012) In the nineties, André Gregory mounted a series of spare, private performances of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya in a crumbling Manhattan playhouse. These treasures of pure theater would have been lost to time had they not been captured on film, with subtle cinematic brilliance, by Louis Malle (My Dinner with André). In Vanya On 42nd Street, a stellar cast of actors—including Wallace Shawn, Julianne Moore, Brooke Smith, and George Gaynes—embark on a full read-through of Uncle Vanya (adapted into En...
The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall: 25th Anniversary Concert (2/7/2012) Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. It has been staged in 145 cities across 27 countries and has been seen by over 130 million people, its box office sales eclipse Avatar, Titanic and Star Wars and the original cast recording album remains one of the biggest selling music titles of all time. To celebrate its 25th Anniversary year, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh present The Phantom Of The Opera in a fully-staged, lavish production, s...
To Kill a Mockingbird (50th Anniversary Edition) (1/31/2012) Told through the eyes of "Scout," a feisty six-year-old tomboy To Kill A Mockingbird carries us on an odyssey through the fires of prejudice and injustice in 1932 Alabama.
Memphis (1/5/2012) MEMPHIS takes place in the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50's, where a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with everything he shouldn't: rock and roll and an electrifying black singer Felicia Farrell. MEMPHIS is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music changed forever. Bursting off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love, this incredible ...
Elaine Paige - Rare and Unseen (12/31/2011) Singer and actress Elaine Paige is best known for her work in musical theatre. Paige was selected to play Eva Perón in the first production of Evita in 1978, which brought her to the attention of the broader public. In 1985, Paige released "I Know Him So Well" with Barbara Dickson from the musical Chess, which remains the biggest-selling record by a female duo. She appeared in The King and I from 2000 to 2001, and six years later she returned to the West End stage in The Drowsy Chaperone. She ha...
Glee: The Concert Movie (12/20/2011) Here's your front-row seat to a thrilling concert performed by the phenomenally talented cast of Glee. See your favorite stars from the hit TV show as they sing the songs you love and dance up a storm on stage. Get swept up in the energy of "Glee Live" -- including performances not seen in theaters and hilarious Sue Sylvester introductions!
Stars and Stripes Forever (12/13/2011) Musical film about John Phillip Sousa.
Meet Me in St. Louis (Blu-ray) (12/13/2011) St. Louis 1903. The well-off Smith family has four beautiful daughters, including Esther and little Tootie. 17-year old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door who has just moved in, John. He however, barely notices her at first. The family is shocked when Mr. Smith reveals that he has been transfered to a nice position in New York, which means that the family has to leave St. Louis and the St. Louis Fair.
Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Legacy (12/6/2011) Backed by a thirty-two-piece orchestra, Michael Feinstein takes you on a musical journey of Frank Sinatra and his contemporaries. Through timeless songs performed in the unmistakable Michael Feinstein style he conjures up the biggest musical legends of a golden era using their extraordinary music, spiced with intimate stories about their larger-than-life personalities. It sings — and it most definitely swings — with all-new arrangements that bring these classic songs up to date and pays tribute...
Cheaper To Keep Her (12/6/2011) When a married couple is ready to call it quits, they always want different things. Raymond Mays wants a divorce and Morgan Mays wants alimony. When the fed-up judge decides Morgan deserves it all, the two face off with each other, only to discover it s easier to keep her as his wife. Brian McKnight and Vivica A. Fox star in the box office breaking, critically acclaimed stage play.
The Playboy Of The Western World (12/6/2011) Performed by the Druid Theatre Company of Galway, this production of Playboy of the Western World was heralded as possibly the most definitive version of Synge's masterpiece. The play is set in a remote inn on the west coast of Ireland at the turn of the 20th century. Christy Mahon is a fugitive who claims to have killed his father. Somehow this act turns him into a local hero and a romantic idol. Ironically when it is discovered that his father is alive and he is no murderer, Christy is totally...
The Stingiest Man in Town (11/29/2011) 1956 Television musical A Christmas Carol.
The Duchess Of Malfi (11/22/2011) Wienerworld has teamed up with Stage on Screen to release a new series of classic plays. Each production is highly polished, using professional actors and directors at London's Greenwich theatre. The Duchess of Malfi is considered to be the masterpiece of Jacobean playwright John Webster, it was first produced in around 1613. Set in Italy in the early 15th century, it starts out as a love story, with the Duchess marrying beneath her class. However, her brothers, one cool and corrupt, the other ...
A Madea Christmas: The Play (11/22/2011) When a wealthy family meets for Christmas at their posh Cape Cod estate, family arguments and secrets cause quite a stir. It will take the almighty Madea to save this Christmas and make it into a foot-stomping good time. Filled with great music and enough laughs to fill your holiday season with joy, A MADEA CHRISTMAS is a must-see.
Volpone (11/22/2011) Wienerworld has teamed up with Stage on Screen to release a new series of classic plays. Each production is highly polished, using professional actors and directors at London's Greenwich Theatre. Volpone was written by Ben Jonson, it was first produced in 1606. It's a dark satire on greed and lust. The story is set in 17th century Venice. The chief characters are Volpone, a rich libertine and conman, and Mosca, his servant. They cause chaos with an audacious fraud designed to part the city's wea...
Doctor Faustus (11/22/2011) Wienerworld has teamed up with Stage on Screen to release a new series of classic plays. Each production is highly polished, using professional actors and directors at London's Greenwich theatre. Doctor Faustus is a play by Christopher Marlowe. It was first published in 1604, although the basic tale is much older. Having decided he has accumulated all he can of conventional knowledge, Doctor Faustus turns to magic in a quest for greater truths. Before long, he ends up selling his soul to the de...
The School for Scandal (11/22/2011) Wienerworld has teamed up with Stage on Screen to release a new series of classic plays. Each production is highly polished, using professional actors and directors at London's Greenwich theatre. With its themes of deceit, pride, love, The School for Scandal is one of the most enduring theatre classics. It showcases mastery of farce, witty dialogue and delight in satirising upper-class pretension. Above all, it shows how appearances can be deceptive, and provides much else in terms of revelatio...
The Railway Children (11/21/2011) After a record breaking run with four star reviews across the board E. Nesbit’s classic returns with performances from London’s Waterloo Station. Leading the cast as Station Master Perks is comedian and broadcaster Marcus Brigstocke (Just A Minute, QI and Have I Got News For You). London’s breath-taking theatrical event is once again staged at the former Eurostar terminal where a 1,000 seat venue has been built around the railway tracks with audiences seated either side. The production features...
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (11/15/2011) Teatro Real de Madrid presents Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht.
Making War Horse (11/15/2011) Documentary about the National Theatre production of War Horse.
Michael Ball: Heroes Live (11/14/2011) Relive Michael Ball's Sold Out Heroes Tour with this DVD. Michael’s new tour features solid gold, classic songs which were originally big hits for legendary artists such as Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel and more. The songs featured were hits in the 1950s, 60s and 70s and have stood the test of time, such as 'Summer Wind' by Frank Sinatra, 'Joanna' by Scott Walker, the beautiful 'Play Me' by Neil Diamond, Billy Joel's 'New York State Of Mind' and Tony Benne...
Russell Watson: Live at the Albert Hall (11/14/2011) Russell Watson: Live at the Albert Hall. Concert filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London in May 2011. To be Release on November 14, 2011
The Nutcracker: The Untold Story (11/1/2011) Experience the classic holiday tale of the Nutcracker brought to life like you have never seen it before. This all-new film features a highly-acclaimed cast including; Elle Fanning, Nathan Lane, Frances de la Tour and John Turturro. Join Mary on a magical adventure when her toy nutcracker comes to life and whisks her away to a magical kingdom filled with fantastical toys, sugar plums and dancing fairies. Mary soon discovers the evil Rat King is threatening the kingdom and in order to save the N...
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory: 40th Anniversary Edition (10/18/2011) Having proven itself as a favorite film of children around the world, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is every bit as entertaining now as it was when originally released in 1971. There's a timeless appeal to Roald Dahl's classic children's novel, which was playfully preserved in this charming musical, from the colorful carnival-like splendor of its production design to the infectious melody of the "Oompah-Loompah" songs that punctuate the story. Who can forget those diminutive Oompah-Loompa...
The Bad Seed (10/11/2011) A single mother discovers that within her seemingly angelic daughter beats the heart of a cold-blooded serial murderer. One woman must make a terrible decision about the daughter she loves and desperately wants to protect in this classic thriller.
Man of Her Dreams/There's a Stranger in My House (10/11/2011) Man of Her Dreams: Women desire it, pray for it and dare to hope for it - the perfect husband, soul mate, father and MAN. But as these women discover, finding the man of your dreams can turn into your worst nightmare! Featuring Clifton Powell and Jackee Harry, Man of Her Dreams is a hilarious and heartwarming rollercoaster ride of emotions filled with twists and turns and crazy family drama. There's a Stranger In My House: Did you ever think you knew someone, only to find out everything you bel...
Jig (10/4/2011) JIG is the remarkable story of the fortieth Irish Dancing World Championships, held in March 2010 in Glasgow. Three thousand dancers, their families and teachers from around the globe descend upon Glasgow for one drama filled week. Clad in wigs, make up, fake tan, diamantes and dresses costing thousands of pounds they compete for the coveted world titles.
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On (10/4/2011) The Divine Miss M is back! Bette Midler returns in this Las Vegas extravaganza taped before a packed house at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the 70-minute cavalcade features an exhilarating tour de force of some of Ms. Midler’s colorful and classic stage characters. Joining her is an entourage of talented performers, including the staggering Harlettes, 16 dazzling dancers she calls The Caesar Salad Girls and a 13-piece band. Thrilling audiences with her captivating performances, M...