Sunday in the Park with George (1986)

 Look I made a hat, where there never was a hat
One of the most interesting shows in the modern musical era. Sondheim's lyrics shine here, and Peters and Patinkin are a great team. Visually stunning, and a good transfer from the original non-digital recording. April 28, 2008

 Bias for Sondheim
First off, for me Sondheim can do no wrong. It is eternally frustrating that I cannot get to the centres to see his productions and have to content myself with recordings, or local productions, which are few and far between.These tapes of videoed stage productions are a godsend.
I have long known the music from "Sunday in the Park" and indeed have used certain parts for lectures to my students as they explain well and simply the act of creation. It then is extremely moving to see how this work was presented on stage, and in many ways the DVD has the advantage over seeing it in the theatre as one is able to get close-ups and change of view point.I am not a particular fan of Ms. Peters but her performance as Dot is exceptional, both spirited and touching. Mr Patinkin's unusual voice combined with his skill as an actor makes his version of the role of George extremely moving, particularly in act one. If you enjoy Sondheim, this is for you. April 11, 2008

 a masterpiece, if not an acquired taste.
This musical has always been one of Sondheim's more esoteric pieces (read: definitely not everyone's cup of tea), but it is one of his best musicals and everyone who is a musical lover should experience this at least once. The lyrics are extremely smart and well written, the score is sweeping, the set design is beautiful and innovative, and although I will agree that it can be difficult to 'connect' with the characters and slow paced plot (that includes lots of Art vs. Life types of discussion), it's a very original work. 'Color and Light', 'Finishing The Hat', 'Children and Art', and 'Sunday', are brilliant, and among some of the greatest songs (and most difficult to perform) ever written for musical theatre. And in my opinion, Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patankin give the performances of both their lifetimes. So give it a try. You might not fall in love with it, but I guarentee that you will think about it, long after your first viewing. February 6, 2008

 Great DVD
Quality is excellent
Show is great
Actors are formidable

Shipping was poor... January 14, 2008

 Sunday in the Park with George
This DVD is like watching the musical live in person. If you love Mandy Patinkin and Berandette Peters as much as I do your heart will not be the same after experianceing their performances. If you are not familiar with the painting "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Le Grand Jate" it is an exquisite giant painting all done with pointalism (using tiny dots) to create a gorgeous scene of different people at a park as a period piece. This musical depicts George Seurat's (the painter) journey to create this painting and how the people in the painting literally come to life. It's about beauty and how that beauty is transfered in the ages. January 7, 2008

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