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I'd wondered about this collection and whether or not it was located near the Los Angeles fires. Glad to see it's still intact, and that it's finally being properly digitized and shared with the community!

 

CStock92 said: "Anyway, back to Night Music.

I'd looooove to know from whence this came, and if there's more / all of the show somewhere!

https://youtu.be/6w7l1U7_m6M?si=opWYFFqLXXyLARae

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The uploader of this video explains in the description exactly where this comes from... a news segment interview with Sondheim, discussing "Send In The Clowns" in particular, shortly after the show had opened.

Since the uploader was able to access the raw audio and video footage, it sadly seems there isn't anything else available.

What I find most amusing/interesting is Glynis Johns' film and television instincts kicking in, and her looking directly into the camera for a moment, then catching herself and quickly looking away.  (She was probably directed to ignore the camera and not play to it while this was being filmed).

Jordan Catalano said: "The video at Lincoln center is a gorgeous, broadcast quality video. "

I'm most intrigued to learn more about the actual audio and video quality.  I always keep my expectations low, to avoid disappointment, and I hope to be pleasantly surprised when I do eventually see this recording the next time I travel to NYC.

How does the quality and filming style compare to the original Broadway press reel footage, as seen here?  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzngoptNjPc

Dark VHS tape quality, or better?  How sharp is the image?  I've always wondered how much compression occurs when they transfer the older recordings from analog tape to digital.

Jordan, your description above gives me hope! 

Does this use the Angela Lansbury narration during the prologue?

I absolutely love the original cast recording of "Nightingale" with Sarah Brightman. He wrote such a clever, catchy score with great wit in the lyrics. It's one of those recordings you listen to and really feel you get a complete sense of the show and story... no visuals required.

They'd certainly have to re-work the beginning of Act 2.

Cleveland is not doing a traditional "reveal" this year, but instead has been releasing its season bit by bit, without specific dates.

So far:

The Notebook - September 2025
Hell's Kitchen - October 2025
Stereophonic - January 2026
Suffs - February 2026
Water For Elephants - March 2026
The Great Gatsby - June 9 - 28, 2026

One more show yet to be announced.

Both of those sound like a walk in the park compared to the insanity that was the original "Sunday In The Park With George" stage door...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pne76g_WP8

 

 

Can anyone who went last night (or who goes in the near future) elaborate on the mezz sightlines? I'm trying to figure out if row E center mezz will be too obstructed as far as anything happening on the passarelle.

Thanks

 

 

At the first preview of "Dear Evan Hansen," they gave out baby blue rubber bracelets with "#YOUWILLBEFOUND" and "DEAREVANHANSEN.COM" on them in white text.

Wonderful! I attended a concert of Gavin's in May and he spoke about this project with a lot of affection.  How lucky for all of us that it was professionally preserved and we can now see it.

ACL2006 said: "Why not just do two week runs of each show instead?"

Their productions used to run for two weeks.  They were then cut down to two weekends (plus the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between), and then eventually down to just 8-performance runs.  (Prior to this year's venue changes).