Originally Posted by Mike Frezon /t/310725/musicals-from-stage-film-to-blu-ray/60#post_3802567
Matthew:
My favorite on your list (just above) of musicals with anniversaries next year?
The Happiest Millionaire! I know a lot of people dismiss it...but considering it's jam-packed with Sherman Brothers goodness and a great cast--I love it! The roadshow edition looks great on DVD and might be a real stunner on blu.
Next would be Newsies. I remember being in my local Best Buy on the Monday night before the DVD release of Newsies trying to convince an employee to sell me a copy! (I just happened to be in the mall on another errand.) No go. I had to go back the next day... This one could be marketed with a starring performance by Best-Supporting Actor winner Christian Bale!
And I think you and me have been around the block on this subject before...but I, too, love filmed version of stage productions. In fact, when I first heard about the recent limited run (4 nights, I think) of Sondheim's Company at Avery Fisher Hall (Neil Patrick Harris, Jon Cryer, Stephen Colbert, Christina Hendricks(!) AND many more) my FIRST thought was "damn, I hope someone is recording that for release!"
Update:
Newsies was released on Blu June 19th. Here is Matt's HTF review.
This just in: That concert performance of Company is up for pre-order on Amazon for November 17th!
The only thing left is to bring on The Happiest Millionaire!