Live stage versions of broadway musicals for theater fan suggestions?

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I'm shopping for a gift for my daughter. Most years I get her a musical... sometimes a film musical version (like Chicago, or the recent Les Mis movie) but mostly she loves filmed live stage musicals.

I've gotten her in the past stage versions of:
- into the woods
- cats
- chess (actually I think it's just the concert, not the full production)
- phantom of the opera
- rent
- Victor/Victoria 
- les mis 10th anniversary concert

I know she's a big fan of things like Wicked, Les Mis, Phantom, & Spring Awakening... just so you know her tastes.

I saw Jeckyl & Hyde the musical stage version on Amazon & the reviews were not so hot and she never really mentions that one so I hesitate to get it and am looking for other ideas first.

Even collections that show a collection of numbers from different big musicals would be cool (like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade or Tony Award performances or some kind of collection like that if any exist).

Any suggestions? Thank you in advance...

RickRodney · Accepted Answer

Since she likes ALW, you could get her "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" or "Jesus Christ Superstar" (though they are both biblical and the latter is rather controversial).  "Joseph" has a bunch of wonderful, infectious tunes and is far more acceptable to someone who may be sensitive to religious issues.  There is a live (in Central Park, I believe) version of "The Pirates of Penzance" with Linda ROndstadt and Kevin Kline, but there is also a good filmed version of that same show (same cast) which I think is much better.  Also, the link in "sources" is to an amazing version of "Mikado" which I love. Good luck.

Anonymous · Answer

Musicals Filmed Live On Broadway

Leviticus · Answer

Might I suggest getting the poor lass a boyfriend.

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