Product Details

• Actors: Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath, Christina Collier, Sharon Benson
• Directors: Peter Coe, Terry Hughes
• Writers: Mark Bramble
• Producers: John Sillitto, Harold Fielding, Wendy Toye
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Water Bearer Films
• VHS Release Date: November 11, 1998
• Run Time: 113 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302101778
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #240,850 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Michael Crawford stars as the world's greatest showman in this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit show, "Barnum." Hailed as "the definitive P.T. Barnum," Crawford delivers a performance filled with wonderful songs and show-stopping circus moments. The story traces P.T. Barnum's career from his humble beginnings as a sideshow promoter through the co-founding of "The Greatest Show on Earth:" The Barnum and Bailey Circus. A must have for kids and adults alike. Michael Crawford makes this program a one-of-a-kind entertainment evening!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Musical , Cheap DVD Distributor, April 19, 2001

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Eric Plattor (Edmonton, AB Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barnum (DVD)

I have loved Barnum ever since I saw this production on PBS. The DVD is great but there is absolutely NO information about the production! No brochure, no program notes, no cast list, no printed song list, nothing; only a song list accessible using the menu button on the DVD remote. Shame on Waterbearer Films for having so little regard for its customers. There is some video noise on the DVD probably from the transfer from UK to North American video standards but it's still worth buying for the fabulous production of Cy Coleman's glorious musical.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bring Barnum back to the stage!!!!!!!!, October 20, 1999

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randy johnson (Westlake Village, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barnum [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I did not have the opportunity to see Barnum when it played Broadway. WHAT A FANTASTIC SHOW. Michael Crawford is superb as is the rest of the cast. Coleman's score is terrific, and the original staging by the late Joe Layton reminds us of his true genius. Any fan of the theatre will love this video, until it returns to the stage. With all of the good and bad revivals on broadway this one surely deserves to be at the top of the list

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You've got to see this!, July 26, 2000

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Andrew C. Leclerc (Woonsocket, Rhode Island USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barnum [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I first saw "Barnum" on Bravo back in 1994. I was blown away by it! Michael Crawford was so much fun to watch in the title role. The rest of the cast seemed to be enjoying themselves too. It was, however, 3 years(!) before I was able to get my hands on a copy of the video. The wait was well worth it! I had forgotten about the amazing staging/choreography of this show. If you're into musical theatre or Michael Crawford, then what are you waiting for? Buy this video...you'll be glad you did!