Australia
Chicago - Australia - 1981
FORMAT: AVI
Cast: Nancy Hayes, Geraldine Turner, Terance Donovan, Judy Conelli
Notes: Recorded from the House camera. Some generational loss, but very good sound for the time.
London
Chicago - London - 1980
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
Cast: Elisabeth Seal (Roxie Hart), Colin Bennett (Billy Flynn), Hope Jackman (Matron "Mama" Morton)
Notes: Black and white house cam recording is a mixed bag. It often looks like it was recorded off a screen as opposed to a direct transfer. Quite a lot of generation loss and tracking issues interfere at times, particularly towards the end. Regardless it’s fascinating to watch.
Chicago - West End Revival - August 14, 2003
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
CAST: Linzi Hateley (Roxie Hart), Ruthie Henshall (Velma Kelly), Rolf Saxon (Billy Flynn), Norman Pace (Amos Hart), Zee Asha (Matron "Mama" Morton)
NOTES: Filmed between heads, but the quality is amazing for its time.
Chicago - West End Revival - March 27, 2004
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
CAST: Frances Ruffelle (Roxie Hart), Pia Douwes (Velma Kelly), Alex Bourne (Billy Flynn), Kevin Kennedy (Amos Hart), Zee Asha (Matron "Mama" Morton)
NOTES: Quite a lot of head obstructions, some black-outs, but great sound. Starts about 2 minutes into 'all that jazz'.
Broadway
Chicago - Broadway Revival - 1996 (Highlights)
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
CAST: Ann Reinking (Roxie Hart), Bebe Neuwirth (Velma Kelly), James Naughton (Billy Flynn), Joel Grey (Amos Hart), Marcia Lewis (Matron "Mama" Morton), D Sabella (Mary Sunshine)
NOTES: Almost the full show (2 hours and 7 minutes). Usually referred to as Press Reels, this is actually the unedited footage shot for press or archival purposes. Decent amount on generation loss with some distortion at the top of the screen, and a time code at the bottom. Sometimes incorrectly labeled as 1995 .
Chicago - First Broadway Revival September 8, 2002
Master - Unknown
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
CAST:
Amy Spanger (Roxie Hart), Stephanie Pope (Velma Kelly), Michael C. Hall (Billy Flynn)
NOTES:
Everything about this video is perfect, the camera work, the picture, the sound.. there are close-ups when they're needed and full-stage shots when those are. Excellent performances as well, especially Stephanie Pope as Velma and Amy Spanger as Roxie. The only thing "bad" about this video is that it's missing the first couple seconds of the "All That Jazz Overture."
Chicago - First Broadway Revival September 8, 2002
Master - Unknown
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
CAST:
Amy Spanger (Roxie Hart), Stephanie Pope (Velma Kelly), Michael C. Hall (Billy Flynn)
NOTES:
Everything about this video is perfect, the camera work, the picture, the sound.. there are close-ups when they're needed and full-stage shots when those are. Excellent performances as well, especially Stephanie Pope as Velma and Amy Spanger as Roxie. The only thing "bad" about this video is that it's missing the first couple seconds of the "All That Jazz Overture."
Chicago - Broadway Revival - September 17, 2005
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
CAST: Brooke Shields (Roxie Hart), Luba Mason (Velma Kelly), Christopher McDonald (Billy Flynn), PJ Benjamin (Amos Hart), Debra Monk (Matron "Mama" Morton), R Lowe (Mary Sunshine)
NOTES: Complete show, except for "Mr Cellophane"; act one was filmed from the center mezz, act two from the right side of the mezz. Lots of closeups, no real obstructions.
Chicago - First Broadway Revival November 18, 2012
Master - Lanelle
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
CAST:
Amy Spanger (Roxie Hart), Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly), Billy Ray Cyrus (Billy Flynn), Brian O'Brien (Amos Hart), Carol Woods (Matron "Mama" Morton), R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine)
NOTES:
All that Jazz is audio only and there is some heads in the wide shots. Act 2 is complete, and unobstructed. Nice close-ups and very clear. 2 DVDs A-
Chicago - First Broadway Revival November 18, 2012
Master - Lanelle
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
CAST:
Amy Spanger (Roxie Hart), Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly), Billy Ray Cyrus (Billy Flynn), Brian O'Brien (Amos Hart), Carol Woods (Matron "Mama" Morton), R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine)
NOTES:
All that Jazz is audio only and there is some heads in the wide shots. Act 2 is complete, and unobstructed. Nice close-ups and very clear. 2 DVDs A-
Chicago - Broadway Revival October, 2021
Master - StarCuffedJeans
FORMAT:MP4
CAST:
Ana Villafañe (Roxie Hart), Bianca Marroquín (Velma Kelly), Paulo Szot (Billy Flynn), Raymond Bokhour (Amos Hart), Lillias White (Matron "Mama" Morton), R Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Christine Cornish Smith (Hunyak), Mary Claire King (Liz), Angel Reda (Annie), Celina Nightengale (June), Arian Keddell (Mona), Brian O'Brien (Fred Casely), Jessica Ernest (Go-To-Hell Kitty), Michael Scirrotto (Harry/The Jury), Barrett Martin (Sergeant Fogarty), Denny Paschall (Aaron), Jermaine R Rembert (Martin Harrison), Jeff Gorti (Doctor/The Judge), Drew Nellessen (Bailiff/Court Clerk)
Master - StarCuffedJeans
FORMAT:MP4
CAST:
Ana Villafañe (Roxie Hart), Bianca Marroquín (Velma Kelly), Paulo Szot (Billy Flynn), Raymond Bokhour (Amos Hart), Lillias White (Matron "Mama" Morton), R Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Christine Cornish Smith (Hunyak), Mary Claire King (Liz), Angel Reda (Annie), Celina Nightengale (June), Arian Keddell (Mona), Brian O'Brien (Fred Casely), Jessica Ernest (Go-To-Hell Kitty), Michael Scirrotto (Harry/The Jury), Barrett Martin (Sergeant Fogarty), Denny Paschall (Aaron), Jermaine R Rembert (Martin Harrison), Jeff Gorti (Doctor/The Judge), Drew Nellessen (Bailiff/Court Clerk)
Chicago - First Broadway Revival February 6, 2022
Master - shesmydoctor
FORMAT: MP4
CAST:
Bianca Marroquín (e/c Roxie Hart), Amra Faye-Wright (e/c Velma Kelly), James Monroe Iglehart (Billy Flynn), Raymond Bokhuor (Amos Hart), Jennifer Fouché (Matron "Mama" Morton), R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Christine Cornish Smith (Hunyak), Mary Claire King (Liz), Rachel Schur (Annie), Celina Nightengale (June), Arian Keddel (Mona), Brian O'Brien (Fred Casely), Jessica Ernest (Go-To-Hell-Kitty), Michael Scirrotto (Harry/The Jury), Barrett Martin (Sergeant Fogarty), Jeff Gorti (Doctor/The Judge), Denny Paschall (Aaron), Jermaine R Membert (Martin Harrison), Drew Nellessen (Bailiff/Court Clerk)
NOTES:
Completely unobstructed ensemble and Roxie-focused capture of Bianca’s unexpected return to the role of Roxie! Act 1 begins with the overture and Act 2 includes the full entr’acte.
Master - shesmydoctor
FORMAT: MP4
CAST:
Bianca Marroquín (e/c Roxie Hart), Amra Faye-Wright (e/c Velma Kelly), James Monroe Iglehart (Billy Flynn), Raymond Bokhuor (Amos Hart), Jennifer Fouché (Matron "Mama" Morton), R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Christine Cornish Smith (Hunyak), Mary Claire King (Liz), Rachel Schur (Annie), Celina Nightengale (June), Arian Keddel (Mona), Brian O'Brien (Fred Casely), Jessica Ernest (Go-To-Hell-Kitty), Michael Scirrotto (Harry/The Jury), Barrett Martin (Sergeant Fogarty), Jeff Gorti (Doctor/The Judge), Denny Paschall (Aaron), Jermaine R Membert (Martin Harrison), Drew Nellessen (Bailiff/Court Clerk)
NOTES:
Completely unobstructed ensemble and Roxie-focused capture of Bianca’s unexpected return to the role of Roxie! Act 1 begins with the overture and Act 2 includes the full entr’acte.
Chicago - Broadway Revival April, 2022
Master - juniper47
FORMAT: MP4
CAST:
Pamela Anderson (Roxie Hart), Lana Gordon (Velma Kelly), Ryan Silverman (Billy Flynn), Raymond Bokhour (Amos Hart), Brenda Braxton (Matron "Mama" Morton), R Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Christine Cornish Smith (Hunyak), Mary Claire King (Liz), Rachel Schur (Annie), Celina Nightengale (June), Arian Keddel (Mona), Brian O'Brien (Fred Casely), Jessica Ernest (Go-To-Hell-Kitty), Michael Scirrotto (Harry/The Jury), Barrett Martin (Sergeant Fogarty), Jeff Gorti (Doctor/The Judge), Denny Paschall (Aaron), Jermaine R Membert (Martin Harrison), Drew Nellessen (Bailiff/Court Clerk)
NOTES:
Pamela Anderson's first performance as Roxie, first return performance for Lana Gordon and Ryan Silverman. External audio. Act 1 filmed with usual method, but a lot of obstruction especially on the right side, last 10-ish minutes of Act 1 are audio only; Act 2 filmed with different method and even more obstruction, a fair amount of wandering at times. Cropped in post-editing. Not a great video, but what is there isn't bad, and gives a decent glimpse of Pamela Anderson's very first performance.
Chicago - Broadway Revival June, 2022
Master - diamondsareforever
FORMAT: MP4
CAST:
Pamela Anderson (Roxie Hart), Lana Gordon (Velma Kelly), Ryan Silverman (Billy Flynn), Raymond Bokhour (Amos Hart), Brenda Braxton (Matron "Mama" Morton), R Lowe (Mary Sunshine)
NOTES:
Pretty perfect capture of this cast; there are a few moments where the person in front of me leans and blocks some side action.
Chicago - Broadway Revival June 12, 2022
Master - bikinibottomday
FORMAT: MP4
CAST:
Emma Pittman (Roxie Hart), Lana Gordon (Velma Kelly), Ryan Silverman (Billy Flynn), Evan Harrington (Amos Hart), Jennifer Holliday (Matron “Mama” Morton), R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Jessica Ernest (Go-To-Hell Kitty), Jeff Gorti (Doctor/The Judge), Arian Keddell (Mona), Mary Claire King (Liz), Barrett Martin (Sergeant Fogarty), David Bushman (s/w Bailiff/Court Clerk), Celina Nightengale (June), Brian O'Brian (Fred Casely), Denny Paschall (Aaron), Jermaine R. Rembert (Martin Harrison), Rachel Schur (Annie), Michael Scirrotto (Hary/The Jury), Christine Cornish Smith (Hunyak)
NOTES:
Good 4K capture of Emma Pittman’s very limited run as Roxie. There were several moments of blackouts, wandering, etc as ushers were active, primarily in scene transitions. There is also some minor obstruction in the form of a head at the bottom of the stage, and occasionally the master’s covering. Spotlight washout is fairly frequent but rarely obscures a character’s face. Includes curtain call and most of the entr’acte, audio is fed from external source.
Master - bikinibottomday
FORMAT: MP4
CAST:
Emma Pittman (Roxie Hart), Lana Gordon (Velma Kelly), Ryan Silverman (Billy Flynn), Evan Harrington (Amos Hart), Jennifer Holliday (Matron “Mama” Morton), R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Jessica Ernest (Go-To-Hell Kitty), Jeff Gorti (Doctor/The Judge), Arian Keddell (Mona), Mary Claire King (Liz), Barrett Martin (Sergeant Fogarty), David Bushman (s/w Bailiff/Court Clerk), Celina Nightengale (June), Brian O'Brian (Fred Casely), Denny Paschall (Aaron), Jermaine R. Rembert (Martin Harrison), Rachel Schur (Annie), Michael Scirrotto (Hary/The Jury), Christine Cornish Smith (Hunyak)
NOTES:
Good 4K capture of Emma Pittman’s very limited run as Roxie. There were several moments of blackouts, wandering, etc as ushers were active, primarily in scene transitions. There is also some minor obstruction in the form of a head at the bottom of the stage, and occasionally the master’s covering. Spotlight washout is fairly frequent but rarely obscures a character’s face. Includes curtain call and most of the entr’acte, audio is fed from external source.
Chicago - Broadway Revival October 15, 2022
Master - bikinibottomday
FORMAT: MP4
CAST:
Angelica Ross (Roxie), Christine Cornish Smith (u/s Velma), Charity Angél Dawson (Matron “Mama” Morton), Brandon Victor Dixon (Billy Flynn), R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Brian O’Brien (Fred Casely), Barrett Martin (Sergeant), Evan Harrington (Amos), Mary Claire King (Liz), Rachel Schur (Annie), Celina Nightengale (June), Jennifer Dunne (s/w Hunyak), Arian Keddell (Mona), Jessica Earnest (Go To Hell Kitty), Michael Scirrotto (Harry, The Jury), David Bushman (s/w The Judge), Jermaine R. Rembert (Martin Harrison), Denny Paschall (Aaron), Drew Nellessen (The Judge, Court Clerk)
NOTES:
Great 4K capture of Angelica Ross’s limited run as Roxie! There are small obstructions when characters are sitting or laying down, and more wandering than usual due to usher vigilance. Starting near the end of “Me and My Baby” to the beginning of “Mister Cellophane,” there is a blackout due to somebody moving in front of the master and obstructing the view. Includes most of curtain call, audio is fed from external source.
Chicago - First Broadway Revival February 19, 2023
Master - shesmydoctor
FORMAT: MP4
CAST:
Charlotte d’Amboise (Roxie Hart), Lana Gordon (Velma Kelly), Brian O’Brien (u/s Billy Flynn), Evan Harrington (Amos Hart), Jinkx Monsoon (Matron "Mama" Morton), R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Christine Cornish Smith (Hunyak), Mary Claire King (Liz), Rachel Schur (Annie), Celina Nightengale (June), Arian Keddel (Mona), Jeff Gorti (u/s Fred Casely), Jessica Ernest (Go-To-Hell-Kitty), Michael Scirrotto (Harry/The Jury), Marty Lawson (u/s Sergeant Fogarty), David Bushman (u/s Doctor/The Judge), Denny Paschall (Aaron), Jermaine R. Rembert (Martin Harrison), Drew Nellesen (Bailiff/Court Clerk)
NOTES:
Nice capture of Jinkx Monsoon in their fantastic Broadway debut, with a mix of ensemble shots and closer shots. There is some obstruction on the left side but it rarely blocks any action. The show is still in great shape!
Master - shesmydoctor
FORMAT: MP4
CAST:
Charlotte d’Amboise (Roxie Hart), Lana Gordon (Velma Kelly), Brian O’Brien (u/s Billy Flynn), Evan Harrington (Amos Hart), Jinkx Monsoon (Matron "Mama" Morton), R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Christine Cornish Smith (Hunyak), Mary Claire King (Liz), Rachel Schur (Annie), Celina Nightengale (June), Arian Keddel (Mona), Jeff Gorti (u/s Fred Casely), Jessica Ernest (Go-To-Hell-Kitty), Michael Scirrotto (Harry/The Jury), Marty Lawson (u/s Sergeant Fogarty), David Bushman (u/s Doctor/The Judge), Denny Paschall (Aaron), Jermaine R. Rembert (Martin Harrison), Drew Nellesen (Bailiff/Court Clerk)
NOTES:
Nice capture of Jinkx Monsoon in their fantastic Broadway debut, with a mix of ensemble shots and closer shots. There is some obstruction on the left side but it rarely blocks any action. The show is still in great shape!
Tours
Chicago - Fourth National Tour - November 23, 2005
Master - SunsetBlvd79
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
CAST: Paige Davis (Roxie Hart), Brenda Braxton (Velma Kelly), Tom Wopat (Billy Flynn), Ron Orbach (Amos Hart), Carol Woods (Matron "Mama" Morton), C Newcomb (Mary Sunshine)
NOTES: Amazing cast and so much fun in this production. Paige is great, Brenda is sassy, and Woods vocals are wild. Best Chicago video ever. Crystal Clear picture and sound. A+
Other
Chicago - Long Beach Civic Light Opera - 1992
FORMAT: VOB(with smalls)
CAST: Juliet Prowse (Roxie Hart), Bebe Neuwirth (Velma Kelly), Gary Sandy (Billy Flynn), Barney Martin (Amos Hart), Kaye Ballard (Matron "Mama" Morton), M O'Haughey (Mary Sunshine), Jodi Lang (Hunyak), Lisa Akey (Liz), Kim Morgan Greene (Annie), Daryl Richardson (June), Caitlin Carter (Mona), David Warren-Gibson (Fred Casely), Jennifer Nairn-Smith (Go-To-Hell-Kitty), William Ledesma (Sergeant Fogarty), Robert Loftin (Aaron), Jim Borstelmann (Martin Harrison), Glenn Sneed (The Jury), Eric Davenport (Court Clerk)
NOTES: Audience shot, much generation loss, good sound, problems with the video at the end. Re-creation of Bob Fosse's original staging. Features the original scenic design from 1975. Directed by Rob Marshall (who later directed the movie adaption of this musical) with choreography by Ann Reinking (in the style of Bob Fosse). Highly recommended for fans of 'Chicago'.
Chicago - Hollywood Bowl July 26, 2013
Master - SJ Bernly
FORMAT: VOB(no smalls)
CAST:
Ashlee Simpson (Roxie Hart), Samantha Barks (Velma Kelly), Stephen Moyer (Billy Flynn), Drew Carey (Amos Hart), Lucy Lawless (Matron "Mama" Morton), D Tablak (Mary Sunshine)
NOTES:
A fantastic capture of the Hollywood Bowl's yearly spectacle, directed by Brooke Shields. The show is completely intact from start to finish, filmed on a tripod so it's very steady throughout. The first few minutes are a bit shaky and there's obstruction that blocks the actors' feet, but both issues are fixed after All That Jazz. Filmed in 16:9 with wides and mediums. No close-ups due to the distance from the stage. Includes curtain call.