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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Year: 1999 Classification: Musical Directed: - David Mallet Maria Freedman...Donny Osmond...THE PERFECT CAST SELECTION In my opinion, this is the perfect cast assembled for the VIDEO ADAPTATION of "JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT" Maria Friedman is an EXCELLENT CHOICE as the narrator. Some people who reviewed her as being "terrible" are totally wrong because they've seen the stage show, listened to cast recordings and picked their favorite narrators on the count that they are vocally superior. Sure Maria Friedman doesn't "belt out" a few songs like an opera singer, but I feel she did a PERFECT job. She doesn't "hold back" or "over do it", her vocals are a perfect blend with her excellent performance in bringing expression and humor to tell the story of "Joseph...". Maria Friedman sort of reminds me of Julie Andrews on film back in those days. Donny Osmond is PERFECT vocally and an excellent actor. As an audience member, listening and watching Donny Osmond's perfomance, I can really feel the emotions of "Joseph" as he matures throughout the whole video. The rest of the cast are outstanding to watch. I was very entertained and enjoyed the stage props and sets...an excellent transition from stage to video. Just a few problems with the DVD version...the sound isn't as superior as expected to be (orchestration could have been pumped up a notch or two!). Also, the included documentary "THe Making of Joseph..." was terribly done...I expected to see more behind the scenes footage and interviews from the cast but they showed too much of Andrew LLoyd Weber & Tim Rice discussing everything with little footage...also they showed too much footage on two children's grade school productions of "Joseph...". I expected to see the making of the stage & movie...not some footage of how children productions are singing and dancing the musical at their school auditoriums. A MUST BUY FOR MUSICALS FANs younger & older!!! A Video Worth the Wait After seeing the teaser ad for this production on the Cats video, I was looking forward to the chance to see it. I'd known about Joseph for years, but had never had the chance to see it on stage. I'm pleased to report that the video was worth the wait. The performers are fantastic. I'd not heard anything of Donny Osmond since his teen idol days, and was pleased to find that he has an even better voice than I'd remembered. Maria Friedman (Narrator) is also a joy to see and hear. In fact, all of the music throughout is so infectious that I've found myself humming Joseph songs during lulls at work - and at home - and in the car, well, you get the picture. The sets are colorful and imaginative (my daughter especially enjoys the large Egyptian head with the moving eyes used during the Pharoh's song (I did have to explain the heavy references to Elvis Presley, but then she's only 5 -- give her time). And the costumers deserve a round of applause for the title "Technicolor Dreamcoat" (let alone the dozens of other gorgeous outfits). If I had any gripe at all, it would be about the copious use of flesh colored body-stockings on the female chorus members in the Egyptian sequences. True, the costuming fits the time and place of the action, but some parents might wish to view it before deciding if it's appropriate for their younger children (though I didn't have a problem with my 5-year-old seeing it). All in all, this video is one that will be (and has already been) viewed again and again at our house. LOVED IT! My daughters (6&7) love "Joseph" as do I. The music is great and it's a great way to introduce musical theater to the younger audience. One caution though. Joan Collins' outfit is a little suggestive as is the scene where she begins to take off Josephs clothes. But for little ones, I think its totally over their heads and goes by really fast. I wouldn't let that hold you back from letting them experince this dvd. Donny Osmond is a fabulous Joseph. Our family would love to see him do this on broadway again. Buy Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Search with the Priority Search Engine on Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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