Chess in Concert | 
| Director: Hugh Wooldridge
Actors: Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, David Bedella
Studio: Reprise Records
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  70 reviews
Format: Color, DVD, Explicit Lyrics, Live, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 145 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 517636
UPC: 075993999242
EAN: 0075993999242
Theatrical Release Date: June 16, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Genre: Music Video: Concerts
Rating: NR
Release Date: 16-JUN-2009
Media Type: DVD
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 Breathtaking, incredible February 23, 2010
Wolf Vanzandt (Selma, Alabama)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Chess has always been a favorite musical and this performance was breathtaking. Both sensational and finely crafted, this is, in my opinion, a performance of the century. Josh Groban, in particular is close to perfect as the Russian chess competitor - he dosen't miss a beat and his pathos is right on target.
I'm used to the old 2 disk LP so some of the performers didn't seem to fit into their characters, they seemed to lack the "bite" of the older performance, but that probably has more to do with my prior expectations that any flaw of theirs. They all, nevertheless did a great job and produced a chillingly beautiful experience.
I would say that this is one of the "must haves" of any collector of musicals.
Brilliant! February 10, 2010
C. Gruman-Trinkner (Wisconsin)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
What do you get when you take several of the most gifted singer/actors in the world and have them sing one of the most beautiful scores ever written in concert at the Royal Albert Hall? This wonderful version of Chess in concert. Grobin, Menzel, Pascall and cast are stellar. I use this dvd in class to teach my singer/actors how to stage, how to sell a song, and simply as excellent entertainment. This is a must have for anyone who loves musical theatre.
 Buy one of the 1980s CDs instead December 28, 2009
John R. Stracke Jr. (Outside Boston)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Warning: this is not a dramatic production. This is a concert, in which some of the singers pretend to act. Most of the space, and much of the camera time, is given over to the chorus and the orchestra; the singers with roles have a tiny sliver of space in which to sing, move around, even gesture--but not act. They don't emote; they don't really engage each other. Sort of like opera, but without the sets. I don't really see the point of putting it on DVD; there's very little to look at.
I suppose it should've been clear from the title. I'm just glad I got it through Netflix instead of buying it. I'll stick with my copy of the CD from the Broadway production.
For 'Chess' lovers December 28, 2009
CWT
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you love the show Chess with its great musical score and wish it would come back to Broadway, this is for you! There are a bunch of new songs as well as the classics from the original show. Josh Groban, Idina Menzel and Adam Pascal are fantastic! This is absolute 'must buy' for all the Chess lovers out there!!!
Outstanding visual and musical performance December 19, 2009
Stacy Thompson (Indiana, Texas and Florida)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Chess has been my favorite musical show for more than 20 years; but, have never seen it perfored. Gained so much more understanding of the complexities of the show by being able to see and hear with words shown as subtitles. Been watching it over and over several times to enjoy even more. Liked this presentation so much that I bought 6 copies to give out as holiday gifts to people that I want to share with.
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