Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

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Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 11:10am

I am writing a paper and need to find the policy or guidelines for going to the Library and watching recording of original broadway shows. I went to their website but it was tough to find it. Does anyone know where I could find it, preferably a website? Thanks kids...

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 11:22am

Try here:

http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/the/the.html

What you are looking for is the "Rose Collection", and also the TOFT collection. Click on "Using the Archive", that should give you the information that you need. The "Theatre on Film and Tape" is where the tapes of the shows are.

If you want to see what shows they actually have, try here:
http://catnyp.nypl.org/search/dMusical+theater+--+New+York+(State)+--+New+York./dmusical+theater+new+york+state+new+york/-5,-1,0,B/exact&FF=dmusical+theater+new+york+state+new+york&1,377

(I agree, it's not easy to find!)

Updated On: 4/5/06 at 11:22 AM

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 11:27am

This is exactly what I need...thank you.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 12:23pm

But they won't let just anyone view the videos will they?

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 12:29pm

Yeah, how hard is it to prove that you're a researcher? Would student ID be sufficient? Do you need a summary of what you're trying to achieve?

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 12:31pm

It's very easy to get in. Just say you're doing research. I've seen Side Show and Steel Pier there.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 12:33pm

If you're a student...that is usually qualification enough. Otherwise, just make up a project that you need to see it for. They don't scrupulate your info.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 12:34pm

You do need an ACESS research library membership. It costs money if you don't live in the state.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 12:43pm

ACCESS cards do not cost money even if you live out of state, you are only charged if you lose your access card.

Getting your access card is simple. If you apply ahead of time, all you'll have to do is get your picture taken.

http://www2.nypl.org/access2/ <---apply there.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 1:02pm

I wouldn't announce how easy it is.
I didn't find it particularly easy, but i've got my card now.
Yahoo!

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 1:05pm

Maybe I'm just very innocent looking...so they don't question me.

Updated On: 4/5/06 at 01:05 PM

#12

re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 1:10pm

Eh..i've seen you...

hehehehehehe

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 1:11pm

LOL. innocent-acting?

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 1:12pm

Ok, i'll give you that.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 1:13pm

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 1:14pm

Just be specific and confident and have a good reason on paper - an audition for a specific production, a paper for a specific class, an interview with a specific performer and they won't scrutinize.

Typically, the only videos that are off limits are workshops and shows still running on Broadway. There are exceptions, of course. The Jerome Robbins stuff is restricted as I think is some of the Michael Bennett. It also takes time for the editing process, so they might not have something from last season, say, IN MY LIFE available yet for viewing.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 1:14pm

I used to work there. They try to make it difficult, but they know they can't because it's funded by taxpayer's money.

Just have a good reason for wanting to watch the video. (Just because you missed it on Broadway isn't a good reason). You need to use it as a source for collecting information for a paper, or news article, or production.

My suggestion though is to call them ahead of time if you have a specific show in mind. Some of the videos need permission from the author.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 4:23pm

I told them I was producing a community theatre version of a show, and they let me view the video of the show.

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Posted: 4/5/06 at 4:26pm

And I believe you can only watch a particular video once. You can't return and watch the same show over and over.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 4:43pm

Ha!

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Posted: 4/5/06 at 4:50pm

Michael Bennett, you are right about the Michael Bennett stuff. It was about 14 years ago, but I had to get permission from the attorney for his estate to watch DREAMGIRLS. I did a search today when this topic came up, and now it's not even listed as part of their collection.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 5:51pm

WaT: Innocent? (I've seen u too...)

#23

re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 5:59pm

They don't have the original Chicago? It seems they only have the revival.

That's the one recording I wanted to see the most, Fosse's Chicago - with Verdon.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 6:06pm

"They don't have the original Chicago?"

Theater on Film & Tape was just getting started in the mid 1970's, so the material from that time period is sketchy. They had a hard time convincing Actor's Equity that it was beneficial to make recordings of Broadway shows. Now AE acknowledges that these videos can be watched by Broadway replacements and understudies to get up to speed on the show.

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re: Question Re: Lincoln Center Recording of Shows

Posted: 4/5/06 at 6:13pm

They don't have much before 1980 - just a few scattered things like the 1971 touring production of COMPANY and A CHORUS LINE at the Public. I think the actual rule is that you can't watch the same video more than one time within a 12 month period.