If you could see one Lincoln Center Recording — Page 4

I just sat down and read every message on this topic. i'm going to try and view a few things there this coming semester. there's a lot of great information on this thread!

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I can't help you, but to say I'm also going to New York in April and I'm also seeing ACW, Night Music and Sondheim on Sondheim.

And it will be my first time at the archives too :P.

I didn't even consider Follies Encores!

http://catalog.nypl.org/iii/encore/record/C%7CRb16545850%7CSFollies+Sondheim%7CP0%2C1%7COrightresult?lang=eng&suite=pearl

But it appears they have it! Thanks for the idea.


Question: How many do you watch in one sitting? Over what period do you watch them all? (I want to watch as many as I can, but I don't want to seem suspicious or anything).

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Updated On: 3/7/10 at 04:37 AM

Thanks, I can't wait!

RE: Follies. Damn. I bet it's a problem with the Goldman estate. In fact I vaguely remember reading something about it on this forum ages ago (maybe I'm just constructing a memory to serve this claim though).

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Okay, knowing that their whole archive isn't listed on the website, is Tom O'Horgan's staging of Superstar available in the archive?

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Borstalboy, that's an excellent suggestion. I've only seen one clip of it on that site, featuring Audra McDonald, and it really looks great.

TaleofTwo, I did end up getting an ACCESS card. And although I don't recall exactly what I used to get one, I do know I was worried for nothing. I think all I ended up needing was my driver's license. It only takes a few minutes and then you can go anytime you want. I would definitely recommend making an appointment though. It saves so much time!

aasjb4ever, I would normally agree with you. The Ragtime revival was truly remarkable. I was lucky enough to see it when I was in New York this past November (along with Finian's Rainbow, another perfect revival) and so don't really feel the need to see it again. I was considering the original Ragtime, but I really like discovering shows I know nothing about. When I went to see The Wild Party, I had heard a lot of the score, but was shocked how little I knew of the story. To date, that is still my favorite thing I've ever seen (live or on tape). Collette was truly magnificent!

Carousel is now a lock. Thank you so much for suggesting it. And wickedfan, you've actually seen the recording? Awesome. So good quality and easy to understand even for someone not fully familiar with the show?

Apparently they also have the 2002 Encores! production of Carnival with Anne Hathaway. Since I've been trying to track this down for quite a while (pretty much ever since I stumbled upon Ms. Hathaway singing "Yes, My Heart" on that site), I'm oh so happy it's there.

As I said earlier, I liked the archives exposing me to a show I'm not that familiar with. The following are shows I (embarrassingly) know little to nothing about. With some I have heard bits and pieces of the scores, while others I'm completely in the dark about. Out of these, which do you think are the most important to see/know as a theater dork?
- The Secret Garden
- Grand Hotel
- City of Angels
- 110 in the Shade

Thank you!!

CockeyedOptimist2, I would suggest going back and reading all of the thread, but that's just because I do so/ask for new suggestions before any trip to NY. That being said, it's REALLY easy to view these and that's why I try to spread the word so much. Had some nice person on here not explained this easy, free way to see some ridiculously wonderful shows, I'd have no idea. The place is located in the NY Public Library for the Performing Arts. It's in Lincoln Center (same basic place you go for South Pacific if that helps at all) and really big and hard to miss.

I believe the address is:
40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

Once you find the huge Lincoln Center Plaza (again, hard to miss and on the cross-streets of 65th and Broadway), you want to ask a security guard or walk around until you find the Library building. I believe Theater on Film and Tape (TOFT) is located on the third floor, but it will be written on the elevator. Once there you need to check your coat and/or bags. Inside, walk past all the computers labeled DANCE (I think) and go towards the back, where you will see another darker, enclosed room with glass doors. Go inside there and the person will be very helpful. Just say you need an ACCESS Card and they will help you get one. It takes about five minutes and just requires your driver's license/state ID. For the actual videos, you will just need to fill out a little sheet with your name, address, reason for viewing, and a brief explanation of why you are viewing it. You then sign it at the bottom, if I remember correctly.

I tried my best to explain here, but I would suggest calling them back and asking for more specific directions (if that's even possible). That number (for CockeyedOptimist2 and anyone else who needs it) is (212) 870-1642.

If you have any other questions, just let me know. I'll answer what I can. Oh, and thank you very much for your helpful suggestion. :)

You have to have a legit reason. But it can be anything and they don't require proof, so you could just say you are a student researching the show. You will have to tell them the name of the school and class though. I believe you can also watch them if you are researching a role when cast in a production. I always just say (and sometimes it's true) that I am writing various papers for my theater class. There are certain restrictions about which shows you can watch, as well as how many times you can view a production, but beyond that it's all very easy.

It's really not that complicated. Like I said earlier in the thread, I always come ready with this complicated explanation that connects the few shows I see. Not once have I needed it. Especially if you call and schedule it ahead of time, all you have to do is make up some sort of reason. And it's so incredibly worth it to get to see these captured moments of long-gone productions.

Updated On: 3/9/10 at 06:30 AM

mormonophobic-Yes, I did see the Lincoln Center taping. I actually gave a pretty lengthy review of the production via the taping about a year ago. It's easy to understand, perfectly clear, and really expertly filmed. They did a great job of capturing almost everything that happens on stage. Even Michael Hayden's voice is in strong shape for the recording. The only tiny thing is that Kate Buddeke was out as Mrs. Mullin the night they filmed it. She was excellent, but her understudy is just as wonderful. Also, see if you can find Taye Diggs, Natascia Diaz and Brian D'arcy James (in a beard) in the ensemble.

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So I could say I'm taking a theatre class at NYU for example even though that's a total lie? I hate lying, but there are several shows I would love to watch.