Rent
on DVD
(2005) Starring:Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Rosario Dawson Director:Chris Columbus Certificate:
Based on Puccini's classic opera La Boheme, Jonathon Larson's revolutionary rock opera Rent tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent in the gritty background of New York's East Village. "Measuring their lives in love," these starving artists strive for success ..read more »
Les Miserables
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1996) Starring:Michael Ball, Ruthie Henshall, Lea Salonga Director:Gavin Taylor Certificate:
The 10th-anniversary-concert video of the international musical sensation Les Misérables might be the best thing to appease fans until a full-fledged movie comes along. Or it might be even better, as feature films are often subject to extra musical casting considerations and this 1995 dream cast is ..read more »
not as good as the stage show or the book but still ok
The Phantom Of The Opera
on DVD
(2004) Starring:Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson Director:Joel Schumacher Certificate:
Those who thought that smoke machines and cobwebbed candelabras were the stuff of Halloween parties and dance clubs need to think again. In Joel Schumacher's film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, these moody set devices--and countless others--make every ..read more »
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
on DVD
(1968) Starring:Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries Director:Ken Hughes Certificate:
Jolly musical comedy about an unsuccessful inventor who rescues an old car which acquires magical properties. Screenplay written by Roald Dahl with music by the Sherman Brothers.
West Side Story
on DVD
(1961) Starring:Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno Director:Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise Certificate:
Considered one of the most popular musicals of all time, WEST SIDE STORY earned director Robert Wise an Oscar for Best Director as well as nine other Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Realistically portrayed characters and their surroundings and expert editing complementing innovative dance ..read more »
Jesus Christ Superstar
on DVD
(2000) Starring:Glenn Carter, Rik Mayall, Rene Castle Certificate:
Director Gale Edwards's film is an updated stage version of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed masterpiece. Experience the last seven days in the earthly life of Jesus through the magic and wonder of a catchy and inspirational score. From his triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the enmity ..read more »
Hey Mr Producer
on DVD
Starring:Julie Andrews, Michael Ball, Judi Dench Director:Hey Mr Producer! Certificate:
Selected scenes from the productions of the world's most successful musical producer, Cameron Mackintosh, filmed at London's Lyceum Theatre in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen and his Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.
Thoroughly Modern Millie
on DVD
(1967) Starring:Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Channing Director:George Roy Hill Certificate:
This characteristically spectacular Ross Hunter musical production, a parody of the films of the 1920s, stars Julie Andrews as the eager young Millie Dillmount. She arrives in New York City in the 1920s intent on a job as a secretary with a rich, handsome, eligible boss. Deciding to adopt the ..read more »