Broadway Playbill

Track Listings:No One Mourns the Wicked - Cristy CandlerDear Old ShizThe Wizard and I - Idina MenzelWhat Is This Feeling? - Kristin ChenowethSomething Bad - William YoumansDancing Through Life - Michelle FedererPopular - Kristin ChenowethI'm Not That Girl - Idina MenzelOne Short Day - Kristin ChenowethA Sentimental Man - Joel GreyDefying Gravity - Idina MenzelThank Goodness - Kristin ChenowethWonderful - Idina MenzelI'm Not That Girl (Reprise) - Kristin ChenowethAs Long as You're Mine - Norbert Leo ButzNo Good Deed - Idina MenzelMarch of the Witch HuntersFor Good - Kristin ChenowethFinale - Kristin Chenoweth

One of the most common complaints about musicals is that the books are flimsy pretexts from which to hang numbers. Wicked runs into the opposite problem: it has a great plot, but too often the songs just get in the way. Based on Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name, Wicked tells us what happened between Glinda the Good and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, before Dorothy showed up in Oz. And the show is lucky to boast a pair of ace leading women in the main roles. As Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth delivers a sensational star turn, displaying a crystal-pure voice and sharp comic timing; Idina Menzel lends her powerful pipes to the tricky role of Elphaba. Unfortunately, you wish they had better material to work with. Stephen Schwartz's pop score is often dragged down by overly synthetic orchestrations and sentimental lyrics (think Chicken Soup for the Witch). Still, at its best Wicked is a seductive slice of popular entertainment that could well give a younger audience a lasting taste for musical theater. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Seussical: the Musical, which is based on Dr. Seuss's beloved characters, made the news even before its Broadway opening, as tales of disastrous out-of-town tryouts multiplied and creative turmoil abounded. But the show has its fans--Rosie O'Donnell, for one, likes it so much that she jumped in to play the Cat in the Hat for a month while Roger Bart was on vacation. And guess what? As conceived by Ragtime's Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Seussical isn't nearly as bad as its reputation would suggest. While Junior digs the familiar characters, Mom and Dad will notice that "A Day for the Cat in the Hat" could be an outtake from Cabaret--if that show had been rated G, of course--while "It's Possible" suddenly turns into an Elton John-type romp midway through. Easy on the ear and very pop, this is a kid-friendly cast album that won't insult an adult's intelligence. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

CAMELOT - DVD Movie

A live-on-stage performance filmed for HBO in 1982, Camelot returns Richard Harris to the role he immortalized on film in 1967. Harris replaced the original King Arthur, Richard Burton, in this revival production as it was on its way to New York's Winter Garden Theatre, which turned out to be Harris' only role on the Broadway stage. Fifteen years later, he's an older and wiser Arthur, a little more world-weary but still with a twinkle in his eye. He's paired with Meg Bussert, whose Guinevere is not as beautiful as Vanessa Redgrave in the film, but a better singer and appropriately younger. Bussert, who was Tony-nominated for her role in Brigadoon the year before, sounds eerily like original Broadway star Julie Andrews at times. Richard Muenz (The Most Happy Fella revival) plays Lancelot, Barrie Ingham plays Pellinore, and Richard Backus is Mordred. Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's score is still a great classic, and here two songs cut from the movie are restored, "Before I Gaze at You Again" and "The Seven Deadly Virtues," but inexplicably cut is "Then You May Take Me to the Fair." Not surprisingly the production has a more stagebound feel compared to the sumptuous feature film, but it's good to have a more faithful version of the show available on DVD. --David Horiuchi

Many of the people who work on Broadway keep scrapbooks of their experiences: photos, signed posters, ticket stubs, and, of course the Playbills. Playbill Books, a division of the iconic 127-year-old company that designs the programs for every show on Broadway, has expanded this idea into an annual project that has become a Broadway institution: The Playbill Broadway Yearbook. Taking the form of a college yearbook, the seventh edition is packed with photos - more than 4,000 of them, many in color - and memorabilia from the entire 2010-2011 Broadway season, including headshots of all the actors, and photos of producers, writers, designers, stage managers, stagehands, musicians - even the ushers! A new feature this year is plot summaries of each of the shows, as well as stats, Playbill covers, and inside stories that only Playbill can get. It includes chapters on nearly 80 Broadway shows - not just new shows such as Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark, Warhorse, The Book of Mormon, and Catch Me If You Can, but also the season's long-running ones, such as Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia! and Wicked. Also included is a wealth of photos from Broadway insider events, including "Gypsy of the Year," "Broadway Bare," and the annual Broadway League softball championship. The authors have once again asked each production to supply a member of the cast or crew to serve as correspondent, to report on things that only those who worked backstage would know: opening night presents, embarrassing moments, memorable ad-libs, who got the Gypsy Robe, daily rituals, celebrity visits, favorite health tips and regimens, and so on. Correspondents range from dressers and stage doormen to stage managers, dancers, featured players, and, in some cases, the star of the show.

How did four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history? You ask four guys, you get four different answers. Have we got a story for you!Everyone knows their songs. Few know their story. Named for a bowling alley that refused to book them, The Four Seasons—Frankie, Tommy, Bob, and Nick—were four high school dropouts who emerged from New Jersey to become true American Idols: one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. With a shiny doo-wop sound highlighted by lead singer Frankie Valli’s stratospheric falsetto, they wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds, and sold 175 million records worldwide—all before they were thirty.Jersey Boys, Broadway’s 2006 Tony Award® Winner for Best Musical, is the electrifying tale of the Seasons’ rise, the moment they established their signature sound with their breakout hit “Sherry”; becoming a sensation on American Bandstand, of being young and full of hope and dreams and promise; of riding the rocket of success against the irresistible pull of the Jersey mob and the old neighborhood. Like the show itself, this gorgeous, full-color companion book captures the magic and the original excitement of the band’s life and times through all-new interviews with the band members. It also features the show’s libretto; interviews with the show’s writers, director, and cast; and over 200 photos from the band members’ personal collections of rarely seen memorabilia. For anyone who's ever sung along or danced to "Oh, What a Night!", “Walk Like a Man” or “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, and for those just discovering the timeless sound of The Four Seasons, Jersey Boys is the ultimate keepsake. 

Coming to the PS3 system, "Dance on Broadway", a musical game that puts you center stage, performing the very best of Broadway right in your living room. Dance, sing and perform 25 Broadway-style choreographies from over 20 of the most beloved shows, including Fame, Billy Elliot, and Chicago. Take on your favorite Broadway roles, or cast your friends and family in fun duets.Features include: •From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores•Dance, sing and act to 25 hit songs from Broadway musicals, including classics like Fame and current shows, such as Dreamgirls•Become a Broadway legend in Star mode as you follow along with on-screen lyrics and perform with supporting characters•Unlock new songs in the Critic's Challenge and try to save your local theater•Relive the magic of Broadway productions with large dance ensembles, unique characters and costumes, dynamic sets and stage lighting

SYour name lights the marquee outside and people have lined up for days to see this show. As the people file in and take their seats, you wipe the bead of sweat that is trickling down your face. The house lights go down and you take your place at center stage as the curtain goes up. The music begins to play and you dance, sing and act your way through the big numbers. When the final note is struck, the audience erupts with applause — you now know what it's like to Dance on Broadway. Dance, sing and actto 25 hit songs Become a Broadway legend 1 or 2 players Synopsis Dance on Broadway places you on stage performing some of Broadway's biggest hits. Put on your dance shoes and perform hit songs from your favorite musical performances, including "Little Shop of Horrors Theme," "Pinball Wizard," "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and "Out Tonight." Perform duets with a friend or family member for twice the fun. Unlock new songs and try to save the local theater in Critic's Challenge, or become a Broadway legend in Star mode. Use the PlayStation Move controller for incredible control and precision. Large dance ensembles, unique characters and costumes, dynamic sets and stage lighting put you right in the middle of Broadway productions. Get your jazz hands ready for the big number. Key Features: From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores Dance, sing and act to 25 hit songs from Broadway musicals, including classics like Fame and current shows, such as Dreamgirls Perform hits such as "You Can't Stop The Beat," "There's No Business Like Show Business," "Money, Money," "All That Jazz" and "Time Warp" Become a Broadway legend in Star mode as you follow along with on-screen lyrics and perform with supporting characters Unlock new songs in the Critic's Challenge and try to save your local theater Relive the magic of Broadway productions with large dance ensembles, unique characters and costumes, dynamic sets and stage lighting Compete against a friend for the starring role or team up for a duet Use the PlayStation Move controller (not included) with friends in Party mode to earn high scores for each song Requires PlayStation Eye (not included)

Show Time Bb Set - SC-534955 - Use this sensational bulletin board set to spotlight star students, motivate students to meet their goals, feature famous people, assign and manage learning groups, and more.56 pieces:- large stage (24" x 18" )- large marquee (35.5" x 9.5" )- 5 trophies- 35 colorful stars- 2 spotlights, comedy/tragedy masks, stage door, ticket, bouquet, playbill, hat/cane/gloves, Broadway sign- 5 motivational bursts- activity guide

Mary Louise Parker autographed playbill (Proof) (Broadway Playbill) item pictured above with autographwarehouse certificate of authenticity and # hologram. This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from AW Authentic.

Lynn Redgrave autographed Playbill Program Moon Over Buffalo Broadway Show ** item pictured above comes with autographwarehouse certificate of authenticity and numbered hologram

''Crazy for You autographed Broadway Playbill by Karen Ziemba, Harry Groener & cast ** item pictured above comes with autographwarehouse certificate of authenticity and numbered hologram''

This Playbill 2009-2010 Broadway Season 1,000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle offers hours of fun for the whole family. The dozens of Playbill logos repeated throughout the design make this puzzle much more challenging than it may appear and makes an excellent gift for the theatre-lovers in your life. Assembled Puzzle Measures Approximately: 19.25 x 26.75The Playbill Covers Featured: Accent on Youth * The Addams Family * After Miss Julie * All About Me * American Idiot * August:Osage County * Avenue Q * A Behanding in Spokane * Billy Elliot The Musical * Blithe Spirit * Brighton Beach Memoirs * Burn the Floor * Bye Bye Birdie * Chicago * Collected Stories * Come Fly Away * ENRON * Everyday Rapture * Exit the King * Fela! * Fences * Finian's Rainbow * God of Carnage * Guys and Dolls * Hair * Hamlet * In the Heights * In the Next Room * Irena's Vow * Irving Berlin's White Christmas * Jersey Boys * Joe Turner's Come and Gone * La Cage aux Folles * Lend Me a Tenor * The Lion King * The Little Mermaid * A Little Night Music * Looped * Mamma Mia! * Mary Poppins * Mary Stewart * Memphis * Million Dollar Quartet * The Miracle Worker * Next Fall * Next to Normal * 9 to 5: The Musical * The Norman Conquests * Oleanna * The Phantom of the Opera * The Philanthropist * Present Laughter * Promises, Promises * Race * Ragtime * reasons to be pretty * Red * Rock of Ages * The Royal Family * Shrek The Musical * Sondheim on Sondheim * South Pacific * A Steady Rain * Superior Donuts * The 39 Steps * Time Stands Still * A View from the Bridge * Waiting for Godot * West Side Story * Wicked * Wishful Drinking

A unique photo collage celebrating world-famous Broadway theatres and musicals like "Les Miserables", Phantom of the Opera & Chicago 550 Pcs Assembled