Customer Reviews
Worth every cent 
2008-02-13
This is a must see DVD for anybody who loves Music Theatre. To watch behind the scenes was a privilege. This is fantastically put together and is very insightful.
A Must See 2008-02-10
This is a well made and entertaining documentary, and a must see for any student of theatre, or for any theatre afficionado.
Fantastic insight! 2008-02-08
So many things were running through my head as I saw the fate of these four shows unfold. I treasure this documentary so much because I will never learn or know of these things where I'm from. It's not exactly a masterpiece since it was quite messy. But it was a no holds barred, no frills programme that gave me such a great insight into the workings of a broadway show. And for that, I'm really thankful.
SHOW BUSINESS THE ROAD TO BROADWAY 2008-01-26
Show Business - The Road to Broadway
I loved this DVD. It was so interesting, informative and fun. I will recommend this DVD to all my friends who love broadway as much as I do.
Thanks, Janet
Show Business-The Road to Broadway 2008-01-23
This production was fabulous. I gave it as a gift to a friend. She has already watched it several times and shared it with her friends. It seems to have gone over quite well.
A Must See for Theater Fans 2008-07-17
I first saw this documentary at a small theater in downtown Chicago... as a musical theater fan, I loved every minute of it.
I was most impressed because it doesn't matter if you remembered that 2003-2004 season, and it doesn't even matter if you cared for any of those 4 shows... the entire adventure from the initial creation of a Broadway show, through the ups and downs, to the Tony Awards and the aftermath... it never got boring, that's what made this documentary better than others I've seen in the past. I don't think many people realize what it takes to put on a Broadway show... people that work in the theater don't always get the recognition/respect they deserve... This documentary did a fine job revealing their hard work, effort, and passion. =)
It was also interesting to see and hear from the critics... yep, the critics we all either love or hate. haha.
AWESOME DVD 2008-06-20
I got this DVD for a friend who is NUTS about theatre. I am too, but she's actually wanting, trying and probably going to succeed getting into the business. I figured this was a must have for a eighteen-year old girl who is still excited and going full steam toward achieving her dream.
I wasn't wrong. She loved it. From what I understand, it brought her to tears and gave her goosebumps.
My only complaint is that I wish it was longer. For someone who is active in theatre, knows about the backstage things and wants to see how it's done in the biggest market in the world, SHOW BUSINESS is a must have. A brilliant insight into the things that we don't usually get to see from the best in the world.
Makes me wish I had seen Taboo! 2008-05-21
This DVD makes me wish I had seen Taboo on Broadway! It also exposes the critics who only highlighted the supposed "Rosie-Boy George" feud. I remember when Taboo came out that that's all I read about in the press.
Then I watch this DVD and was flabbergasted as to how talented the singers in the show really were! To bad they didn't make a DVD of the show itself!
Give my regards . . . 2008-04-01
This isn't a 'greatest hits' kind of film but a real step by step development documentary. I showed this to a Contemporary Fine Arts class this afternoon who were not exactly anxious to see it. Since I am a musical theatre guy from way back, I enjoyed showing the backstage stuff that civilians rarely get to see. You could smell the skepticism but half-way through they got caught up in it. Of course, Wicked steals the show, Avenue Q had some great moments and Boy George and Rosie . . . well. Not enough of Caroline or Change to give it a chance. When we ran out of time just after the Tony nominees were revealed there were groans when i had to shut it off. Many asked me "who won?" on the way out of class. As PT Barnam supposedly said, "Always leave them wanting more" . . . until next class anyway. The great thing is that Broadway isn't so foreign to them. They want more. Maybe even some of them will audition for summer theatre. In any case, a good time was had by all.
Great 2008-03-15
Wonderful insight into the creation of four broadway shows.
loved every minute of it, though at points i wanted to
punch the noses of those critics, sitting at the table and eating
while butchering those shows with their preconceptions and
"knowledge"
