Wicked Broadway
s/b = standby
u/s = understudy
t/r = temporary replacement
u/s = understudy
t/r = temporary replacement
October 12, 2003
*Preview*
Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda), Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero),
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Joel Grey (The Wizard) Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
A great performance from all the cast.
Shot from the rear mezz, no heads in the way, very nice video.
Rating: B+
Format: VOB
Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda), Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero),
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Joel Grey (The Wizard) Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
A great performance from all the cast.
Shot from the rear mezz, no heads in the way, very nice video.
Rating: B+
Format: VOB
January 09, 2004
Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda), Taye Diggs (t/r Fiyero),
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Joel Grey (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Chris Fitzgerald (Boq), Will Youmans (Dr. Dillamond), Sean McCourt (Elphaba's Father)
Nice picture and sound!
Rating: B
Format: VOB
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Joel Grey (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Chris Fitzgerald (Boq), Will Youmans (Dr. Dillamond), Sean McCourt (Elphaba's Father)
Nice picture and sound!
Rating: B
Format: VOB
July 18, 2004
Idina Menzel (Elphaba), Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda), Norbet Leo Butz (Fiyero),
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Sean McCourt (u/s The Wizard ), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq), Anthony Galde (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
*Kristin's, Norbert's and Joel's last perfomance*
A wonderful and emotional performance. Some scenes in particular were very sad. "One Short Day," "Defying Gravity," and "For Good." Kristen Chenoweth is a joy to watch. Funny improvisation in "Dancing Through Life," and "Popular." Joel Grey had to be understudied on his last performance as he was sick. The first 5 minites or so are blacked out, so you cannot see Kristin's entrance. Also, the camera blacks out the last few seconds of "No one Mourns the Wicked," "The Wizard and I," and "Defying Gravity".
Rating: B / Format: VOB
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Sean McCourt (u/s The Wizard ), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq), Anthony Galde (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
*Kristin's, Norbert's and Joel's last perfomance*
A wonderful and emotional performance. Some scenes in particular were very sad. "One Short Day," "Defying Gravity," and "For Good." Kristen Chenoweth is a joy to watch. Funny improvisation in "Dancing Through Life," and "Popular." Joel Grey had to be understudied on his last performance as he was sick. The first 5 minites or so are blacked out, so you cannot see Kristin's entrance. Also, the camera blacks out the last few seconds of "No one Mourns the Wicked," "The Wizard and I," and "Defying Gravity".
Rating: B / Format: VOB
September 19, 2004
Kristy Cates (u/s Elphaba), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Glinda), Joey McIntire (Fiyero),
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), George Hearn (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq), Anthony Galde (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Complete except for the first 30 seconds of Act 2. Curtain call is audio only; a large head on the stage right side, which blocks most of that far side; fair amount of wandering early but gets better as it goes; some good close-ups throughout. Rating: B
Format: VOB
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), George Hearn (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq), Anthony Galde (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Complete except for the first 30 seconds of Act 2. Curtain call is audio only; a large head on the stage right side, which blocks most of that far side; fair amount of wandering early but gets better as it goes; some good close-ups throughout. Rating: B
Format: VOB
October 20, 2004
Shoshana Bean (s/b Elphaba), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Glinda), Joey McIntyre (Fiyero),
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), George Hearn (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
*Shoshana's second ever recorded performance*
Incredible video with excellent picture and sound; nice closeups and zooms throughout.
Rating: B
Format: WMV - seeking VOB
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), George Hearn (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Christopher Fitzgerald (Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
*Shoshana's second ever recorded performance*
Incredible video with excellent picture and sound; nice closeups and zooms throughout.
Rating: B
Format: WMV - seeking VOB
January 09, 2005
Shoshana Bean (s/b Elphaba), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Glinda), Joey McIntyre (Fiyero),
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), George Hearn (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (u/s Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
*Joey and Idina's last*
Includes complete show, Idina's "guest appearance" in the final scene, complete curtain call, speech. Shot from right-mezzanine. Very clear picture and sound; just a little shaky in Act 1 and Act 2 is sound only for first 5 minutes; the last 3 minutes of Joe's goodbye is sound only - still a great video.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), George Hearn (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (u/s Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
*Joey and Idina's last*
Includes complete show, Idina's "guest appearance" in the final scene, complete curtain call, speech. Shot from right-mezzanine. Very clear picture and sound; just a little shaky in Act 1 and Act 2 is sound only for first 5 minutes; the last 3 minutes of Joe's goodbye is sound only - still a great video.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
August 17, 2005
Shoshana Bean (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), David Ayers (Fiyero),
Adinah Alexander (u/s Madame Morrible), Ben Vereen (Wizard), Megan Sikora (u/s Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)
About five minutes worth of cover-ups at the beginning (you see Glinda’s entrance) because of latecomers and few more random ones during the first Act. The first few minutes of the second Act are similar to those of Act One. Besides those minor issues, this is the best shot Wicked video out there and follows the action well enough to be a movie. No obstructions, incredible close-ups (ever wanted to read the board in Dillamond’s classroom?).
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Adinah Alexander (u/s Madame Morrible), Ben Vereen (Wizard), Megan Sikora (u/s Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)
About five minutes worth of cover-ups at the beginning (you see Glinda’s entrance) because of latecomers and few more random ones during the first Act. The first few minutes of the second Act are similar to those of Act One. Besides those minor issues, this is the best shot Wicked video out there and follows the action well enough to be a movie. No obstructions, incredible close-ups (ever wanted to read the board in Dillamond’s classroom?).
Rating: A
Format: VOB
January 08, 2006
Shoshana Bean (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), David Ayers (Fiyero),
Rue McClanahan (Madame Morrible), Ben Vereen (Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Rob Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)
*Shoshana, David, Rue and Michelle's last performance*
A little shaky from time to time and some spotlight washout and includes speeches. Megan gives Sho a pair of pink panties during Popular! Contains curtain call and farewell speeches for the departing cast! Decent quality! Quality is equal to or a little bit less than Idina's last.
Rating: B+
Format: VOB
Rue McClanahan (Madame Morrible), Ben Vereen (Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Rob Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)
*Shoshana, David, Rue and Michelle's last performance*
A little shaky from time to time and some spotlight washout and includes speeches. Megan gives Sho a pair of pink panties during Popular! Contains curtain call and farewell speeches for the departing cast! Decent quality! Quality is equal to or a little bit less than Idina's last.
Rating: B+
Format: VOB
January 29, 2006
Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero),
Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), George Hearn (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamound)
Filmed from the center of the mezz.
Megan hits the high E at the end of NOMTW and attempts the high F at the end of Thank Goodness.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), George Hearn (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamound)
Filmed from the center of the mezz.
Megan hits the high E at the end of NOMTW and attempts the high F at the end of Thank Goodness.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
May 28, 2006
Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Megan Hilty (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero),
Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)
*Megan's last on Broadway!*
Contains speeches after the curtain call! Megan does the best hilty high note in NOMTW! Great quality and close-ups, and very well-shot. Includes stage door!
Rating: A+
Format: VOB
Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)
*Megan's last on Broadway!*
Contains speeches after the curtain call! Megan does the best hilty high note in NOMTW! Great quality and close-ups, and very well-shot. Includes stage door!
Rating: A+
Format: VOB
July 29, 2006
Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Kate Reinders (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero),
Gaelen Gilliland (u/s Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)
First five minutes of each Act are shaky with cover-ups and there are also brief blackouts after some songs in Act One. Rest of show is pro-shot quality, filmed from the orchestra. Includes curtain call. Incredible close-ups, you can see Eden´s tears in her eyes during her heart-wrenching "I´m Not that Girl". First video of Eden and Kate together, nice video.
Rating: A+
Format: VOB
Gaelen Gilliland (u/s Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)
First five minutes of each Act are shaky with cover-ups and there are also brief blackouts after some songs in Act One. Rest of show is pro-shot quality, filmed from the orchestra. Includes curtain call. Incredible close-ups, you can see Eden´s tears in her eyes during her heart-wrenching "I´m Not that Girl". First video of Eden and Kate together, nice video.
Rating: A+
Format: VOB
August 05, 2006
*Highlights*
Brandi Chavonne Massey (u/s Elphaba), Kate Reinders (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero),
Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Tiffany Haas (u/s Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (Boq), Stephen Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Highlights including the first 20 minutes of the show, from the first note of the show to the end of the Wizard and I, Nessarose's part in DTL: Singing/Dialogue with Elphaba and Dialogue with Boq, Elphaba's entrance in DTL, I'm Not That Girl, Defying Gravity, As Long As You're Mine, No Good Deed, For Good all entire songs; curtain call and more; filmed from the center orchestra; very nice video.
Rating: A
Format: AVI
Brandi Chavonne Massey (u/s Elphaba), Kate Reinders (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero),
Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Tiffany Haas (u/s Nessarose),
Robb Sapp (Boq), Stephen Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Highlights including the first 20 minutes of the show, from the first note of the show to the end of the Wizard and I, Nessarose's part in DTL: Singing/Dialogue with Elphaba and Dialogue with Boq, Elphaba's entrance in DTL, I'm Not That Girl, Defying Gravity, As Long As You're Mine, No Good Deed, For Good all entire songs; curtain call and more; filmed from the center orchestra; very nice video.
Rating: A
Format: AVI
September 23, 2006
Saycon Sengbloh (s/b Elphaba), Kate Reinders (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero),
Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Anthony Galde (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Great clear video with nice closeups and sound; Saycon is grat and improved from earlier videos.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Anthony Galde (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
Great clear video with nice closeups and sound; Saycon is grat and improved from earlier videos.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
October 08, 2006
Eden Espinosa (Elphaba), Kate Reinders (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero)
Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)
*Eden's last on Broadway*
Nice filming, no obstructions, lots of closeups, some spotlight washout; video is VERY Eden focused. A couple brief coverups during "Something Bad", and during "No One Mourns". Includes the curtain call speech by Derrick Williams. Rating: A
Format: VOB
Carol Kane (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Jenna Leigh Green (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Sean McCourt (Dr. Dillamond)
*Eden's last on Broadway*
Nice filming, no obstructions, lots of closeups, some spotlight washout; video is VERY Eden focused. A couple brief coverups during "Something Bad", and during "No One Mourns". Includes the curtain call speech by Derrick Williams. Rating: A
Format: VOB
January 20, 2007
Julia Murney (Elphaba), Katie Adams (s/b Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Contains final changes from the London carry over. Great performances, and Katie is Wonderful here!
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Contains final changes from the London carry over. Great performances, and Katie is Wonderful here!
Rating: A
Format: VOB
February 09, 2007
Julia Murney (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond), Anthony Galde (Elphaba's Father)
It's quite dark but still a good capture.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond), Anthony Galde (Elphaba's Father)
It's quite dark but still a good capture.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
July 01, 2007
Lisa Brescia (s/b Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Sebastain Arcelus (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Lisa did a very lovely job in the role, and she looked fabulous. Her Elphaba is sweet, which is nice and works for her. Beautiful capture and performances. Steady shots throughout.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Lisa did a very lovely job in the role, and she looked fabulous. Her Elphaba is sweet, which is nice and works for her. Beautiful capture and performances. Steady shots throughout.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
July 02, 2007
Caissie Levy (u/s Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
*Caissie's first as Elphaba*
She tore it up and put it on a silver platter. Beautiful capture and vocals. Kendra is hilarious at this performance.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
*Caissie's first as Elphaba*
She tore it up and put it on a silver platter. Beautiful capture and vocals. Kendra is hilarious at this performance.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
July 03, 2007
Caissie Levy (u/s Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Minimal spotlight washout here and there and a very nice capture of Caissie's 2nd performance as Elphaba.
Rating: B
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), David Garrison (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Minimal spotlight washout here and there and a very nice capture of Caissie's 2nd performance as Elphaba.
Rating: B
Format: VOB
October 07, 2007
Julia Murney (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero),
Kathy Santen (u/s Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
*Final Performances of Julia and Kendra*
Beautifully captured and wonderful closeups. Great performances all around and includes curtain call speech.
Rating: A+
Format: VOB
Kathy Santen (u/s Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
*Final Performances of Julia and Kendra*
Beautifully captured and wonderful closeups. Great performances all around and includes curtain call speech.
Rating: A+
Format: VOB
October 09, 2007
Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Sebastian Arcelus (Fiyero),
Kathy Santen (u/s Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
*Stephanie and Annaleigh's first show*
Beautifully captured and wonderful closeups, jaw dropping footage. Excellent performances all around,
Stephanie commands the stage.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Kathy Santen (u/s Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
*Stephanie and Annaleigh's first show*
Beautifully captured and wonderful closeups, jaw dropping footage. Excellent performances all around,
Stephanie commands the stage.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
October 24, 2007
*Highlights*
Caissie Levy (u/s Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Michael Seelbach (u/s Fiyero),
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Highlights including everything from the Frex's gift for Nessa to the end of What Is This Feeling, Lion Cub scene and I'm Not That Girl, the whole Defying Gravity, No Good Deed, For Good and Finale. This one is Caissie's third and final performance on Broadway before joining the LA cast as standby. Picture quality and audio is excellent.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Caissie Levy (u/s Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Michael Seelbach (u/s Fiyero),
Carole Shelley (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Highlights including everything from the Frex's gift for Nessa to the end of What Is This Feeling, Lion Cub scene and I'm Not That Girl, the whole Defying Gravity, No Good Deed, For Good and Finale. This one is Caissie's third and final performance on Broadway before joining the LA cast as standby. Picture quality and audio is excellent.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
March 13, 2008
Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), David Burnham (Fiyero),
Miriam Margolyes (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Filmed in 16:9 widescreen from mezzanine. A tad dark and some scenes are a little shaky but most other scenes are good. Only a couple brief cover-ups. Nice video.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Miriam Margolyes (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Logan Lipton (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Filmed in 16:9 widescreen from mezzanine. A tad dark and some scenes are a little shaky but most other scenes are good. Only a couple brief cover-ups. Nice video.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
May 08, 2008
Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), David Burnham (Fiyero),
Miriam Margolyes (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Very funny and wonderful show. Stephanie is a powerhouse once again, and Annaleigh is as cute as ever while the rest of the cast is wonderful too! Miriam flubs a couple of lines in "Thank Goodness" and you can tell that Annaleigh is trying not to laugh. Shot in 4:3 Fullscreen!
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Miriam Margolyes (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Very funny and wonderful show. Stephanie is a powerhouse once again, and Annaleigh is as cute as ever while the rest of the cast is wonderful too! Miriam flubs a couple of lines in "Thank Goodness" and you can tell that Annaleigh is trying not to laugh. Shot in 4:3 Fullscreen!
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
May 14, 2008
Lisa Brescia (s/b Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), David Burnham (Fiyero),
Miriam Margolyes (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Done in widescreen with no real obstructions and only a couple of very brief cover-ups. Lisa is great and a little more of a subdued Elphaba than most. David had a major lyric flub in "Dancing Through Life" where he ended up singing the same verse twice.
Rating: A / Format: VOB
Miriam Margolyes (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Done in widescreen with no real obstructions and only a couple of very brief cover-ups. Lisa is great and a little more of a subdued Elphaba than most. David had a major lyric flub in "Dancing Through Life" where he ended up singing the same verse twice.
Rating: A / Format: VOB
June 15, 2007
Stephanie J. Block (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), David Burnham (Fiyero),
Kathy Santen (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Michael DeVries (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
*Final Performance of Stephanie J. Block*
Great capture, amazing quality. SJB lit the stage on fire.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
NFT until October 5, 2013
Kathy Santen (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Michael DeVries (u/s Dr. Dillamond)
*Final Performance of Stephanie J. Block*
Great capture, amazing quality. SJB lit the stage on fire.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
NFT until October 5, 2013
June 17, 2008
Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), David Burnham (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
*Kerry's first on Broadway*
Wonderful capture of Kerry's first performance on Broadway. This was also Jayne's first returning to the show. David makes a great Fiyero. The cast gave great performances in welcoming Kerry!
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), Lenny Wolpe (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
*Kerry's first on Broadway*
Wonderful capture of Kerry's first performance on Broadway. This was also Jayne's first returning to the show. David makes a great Fiyero. The cast gave great performances in welcoming Kerry!
Rating: A
Format: VOB
August 05, 2008
Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Aaron Tveit (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Stephen Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
No obstructions, only two brief blackouts at the beginning of Act 2. Slight shakiness and good combination of close-ups and full stage.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Stephen Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
No obstructions, only two brief blackouts at the beginning of Act 2. Slight shakiness and good combination of close-ups and full stage.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
October 31, 2008
Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Kendra Kassebaum (Glinda), Aaron Tveit (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Good clear video with solid performances from the entire cast! Video starts during "No One Morns The Wicked" when Glinda says "According to the time dragon clock".
Some Quick black outs in the beginning due people being late. Includes Bows and BCEFA Speech.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Ben Liebert (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Good clear video with solid performances from the entire cast! Video starts during "No One Morns The Wicked" when Glinda says "According to the time dragon clock".
Some Quick black outs in the beginning due people being late. Includes Bows and BCEFA Speech.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
November 22, 2008
Marcie Dodd (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kevin Kern (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Brynn O'Malley (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman(Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Filmed from house left mezzanine; no real obstructions; picture drop outs during "No One Mourns" and "Popular" is missing due to camera tech problems; a little spotlight washout but otherwise good picture and sound.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Brynn O'Malley (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman(Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Filmed from house left mezzanine; no real obstructions; picture drop outs during "No One Mourns" and "Popular" is missing due to camera tech problems; a little spotlight washout but otherwise good picture and sound.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
January 13, 2009
Julie Reiber (s/b Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kevin Kern (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Brynn O'Malley (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Marcie Dodd had already left the company and Nicole Parker would only be in NY on January 15th, so Julie was Elphaba during January 13 and 14.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), P.J. Benjamin (The Wizard), Brynn O'Malley (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Marcie Dodd had already left the company and Nicole Parker would only be in NY on January 15th, so Julie was Elphaba during January 13 and 14.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
February 22, 2009
Nicole Parker (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (u/s Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
A beautiful capture of this amazing performance. Nicole was shockingly amazing in voice, acting and interpretation of the character. Alli gave the optional high note in the opening that was stunning. This performance was on fire and spot on!
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
A beautiful capture of this amazing performance. Nicole was shockingly amazing in voice, acting and interpretation of the character. Alli gave the optional high note in the opening that was stunning. This performance was on fire and spot on!
Rating: A
Format: VOB
March 07, 2009
Nicole Parker (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Aaron Tveit (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), Anthony Galde (u/s The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
The first couple minutes of each act are blacked out, but it's full show from there. Very little obstruction overall; there's just one head/hand that pops into frame on the right once in a while. There's also very little washout, just a little in some of the wides. The sound is excellent as usual. Overall
Rating: A+
Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), Anthony Galde (u/s The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
The first couple minutes of each act are blacked out, but it's full show from there. Very little obstruction overall; there's just one head/hand that pops into frame on the right once in a while. There's also very little washout, just a little in some of the wides. The sound is excellent as usual. Overall
Rating: A+
Format: VOB
March 08, 2009
Nicole Parker (Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Aaron Tveit (Fiyero),
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
*Aaron Tveit’s last performance!*
Excellent quality, filmed in widescreen. Includes scanned playbill information at the end. The first few minutes of each act are blacked out, and then there are three very short blackouts during "The Wizard and I," "OSD," and "As Long As You're Mine".
Rating: A / Format: VOB
Jayne Houdyshell (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
*Aaron Tveit’s last performance!*
Excellent quality, filmed in widescreen. Includes scanned playbill information at the end. The first few minutes of each act are blacked out, and then there are three very short blackouts during "The Wizard and I," "OSD," and "As Long As You're Mine".
Rating: A / Format: VOB
June 28, 2009
Nicole Parker (Elphaba), Laura Woyasz (s/b Glinda), Kevin Kern (Fiyero),
Kathy Santen (u/s Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond),
Lindsay Janisse (u/s Witch's Mother), Briana Yacavone (u/s Midwife).
Laura Woyasz's first performance as Glinda in New York. The video has almost no obstructions; there is sometimes a head at the bottom of the screen, but it doesn't block anything important. A few dropouts, too... the longest is during "No One Mourns the Wicked". Only thing completely missing is the first verse or so of "As Long As You're Mine" (it picks up at "I'll make every last moment last"). The only downfall of this DVD is washout. Unfortunately, Laura takes the brunt of it. Overall, though, Act 2 is darker, so the washout isn't as bad there. Rating: A- / Format: VOB
Kathy Santen (u/s Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Cristy Candler (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond),
Lindsay Janisse (u/s Witch's Mother), Briana Yacavone (u/s Midwife).
Laura Woyasz's first performance as Glinda in New York. The video has almost no obstructions; there is sometimes a head at the bottom of the screen, but it doesn't block anything important. A few dropouts, too... the longest is during "No One Mourns the Wicked". Only thing completely missing is the first verse or so of "As Long As You're Mine" (it picks up at "I'll make every last moment last"). The only downfall of this DVD is washout. Unfortunately, Laura takes the brunt of it. Overall, though, Act 2 is darker, so the washout isn't as bad there. Rating: A- / Format: VOB
September 27, 2009
Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Erin Mackey (Glinda), Kevin Kern (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Beautiful capture with lots of energy from the cast; a couple of quick skips for battery changes but misses nothing; great video with clear closeups and sound.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Michelle Federer (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Beautiful capture with lots of energy from the cast; a couple of quick skips for battery changes but misses nothing; great video with clear closeups and sound.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
April 09, 2010
Mandy Gonzalez (Elphaba), Katie Rose Clark (Glinda), Andy Karl (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Andy Karl (Dr. Dillimond)
Great video with no obstructions with clear picture and sound; nice video.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose),
Alex Brightman (Boq), Andy Karl (Dr. Dillimond)
Great video with no obstructions with clear picture and sound; nice video.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
November 12, 2010
Mandy Gonzalez (Elphaba), Laura Woyasz (s/b Glinda), Andy Karl (Fiyero),
Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose),
Etai Benshlomo (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Amazing quality! Mandy and Laura were the best! They had such great performances! Although sometimes this video cuts off at some songs (such as the last 30 seconds of Defying Gravity) and joins back 5 minutes later, the audio is also very good!
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Kathy Fitzgerald (Madame Morrible), PJ Benjamin (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose),
Etai Benshlomo (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
Amazing quality! Mandy and Laura were the best! They had such great performances! Although sometimes this video cuts off at some songs (such as the last 30 seconds of Defying Gravity) and joins back 5 minutes later, the audio is also very good!
Rating: A
Format: VOB
July 26, 2012
Caroline Bowman (u/s Elphaba), Chandra Lee Schwartz (Glinda), Richard H. Blake (Fiyero),
Randy Danson (Madame Morrible). Adam Grupper (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose),
F. Michael Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
An outstanding capture, with slight washout, and brilliantly sharp despite the file type. Caroline was amazing, and the audience were very fond of her. Great capture from the Dress Circle. A few heads in the way, but still great to finally see this broadway cast.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
*limited trade*
Randy Danson (Madame Morrible). Adam Grupper (The Wizard), Jenny Fellner (Nessarose),
F. Michael Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
An outstanding capture, with slight washout, and brilliantly sharp despite the file type. Caroline was amazing, and the audience were very fond of her. Great capture from the Dress Circle. A few heads in the way, but still great to finally see this broadway cast.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
*limited trade*
February 10, 2013
Donna Vivino (s/b Elphaba), Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Kyle Dean Massey (Fiyero),
Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (The Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose),
F. Michael Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
This was supposed to be Jackie's last but Donna went on because she was sick. Donna did amazing riffs, high notes, and gave it all to make up for those who bought tickets for Jackie's last. Alli does the NOMTW high note... she is fantastic in this performance.
AMAZING QUALITY!! This could pass as a proshot! It is beautifully captured, but has some spotlight washout on wide stage shots.
Rating: A+ / Format: VOB
NFT until August 15, 2013
Randy Danson (Madame Morrible), Adam Grupper (The Wizard), Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose),
F. Michael Haynie (Boq), Tom Flynn (Dr. Dillamond)
This was supposed to be Jackie's last but Donna went on because she was sick. Donna did amazing riffs, high notes, and gave it all to make up for those who bought tickets for Jackie's last. Alli does the NOMTW high note... she is fantastic in this performance.
AMAZING QUALITY!! This could pass as a proshot! It is beautifully captured, but has some spotlight washout on wide stage shots.
Rating: A+ / Format: VOB
NFT until August 15, 2013