Product Details

• Actors: Julie Andrews, Nell Carter, Lea DeLaria, Linda Eder, Luther Henderson
• Directors: William Cosel
• Writers: David Thompson
• Producers: Allen Newman, Eileen Bernstein, Jeff Rowland, John Scher, Tony Adams
• Format: PAL
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Number of discs: 1
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000505FI
• For more information about "My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Should be entitled "Some Leading Ladies...", February 25, 2000

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James V. Mcfarland (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (DVD)

I have to begin by stating that I really enjoy this DVD, and watch it far more than I thought I would. Jennifer Holliday literally brings down the house with her classic rendition of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from "Dreamgirls"; Linda Eder shines on "Man of La Mancha" and contrary to other opinions Elaine Strich gives the definitive "Ladies Who Lunch" from "Company." The best performance came from an unexpected quarter (at least to me) Dorothy Loudon's "Fifty-Percent" from "Ballroom." She is heartbreaking, and moves me to tears every time. The downside is there are no real Broadway Divas...where is Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Betty Buckley, or (even if she is more West End than Broadway) Elaine Paige? And as much as I love Liza Minnelli, she steamrolls through "Some People" from Gypsy to detrimental effect. To end on a positive note, if you love Broadway and the women who entertain us, this is definately worth your while.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brought Tears to My Eyes, January 21, 2003

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Molly Miller (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (DVD)

These women have proven once again that they belong among Broadway's elite. Living in Kansas, I have never had the priviledge of seeing great Broadway performances. I have been resigned to collecting soundtracks of top-notch shows. This DVD provided me with the opportunity to see these performers. Julie Andrews looked exquisite and hosted graciously, despite her inability to sing. Some notable numbers: Bebe Neuwirth and Karen Ziemba; Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag (Chicago), Linda Eder absolutely rocked the audience with her performance of Man of La Mancha, Liza Minnelli had the crowd on their feet, Anna Kendricks and the (too-thin) Kit-Kat girls from Cabaret sweetly perform Life Upon the Wicked Stage and Kendricks is adorable. Karen Ziemba danced with The Rockettes in I Wanna Be A Rockette. And the Amazing Audra McDonald left even the most critical man I know absolutely speechless with her performance of Down With Love.
But far and beyond, and if for no other reason, the one you buy this DVD for, is the Andrew Lloyd Webber Love Trio. Audra McDonald, Marin Mazzie and Judy Kuhn perform 3 different songs from 3 different Webber musicals and come together in one of the most heart-stopping performances I have ever heard. If you are a fan of Broadway, this purchase is well worth it.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leading Ladies: Lavish, Lovely and Lilting, December 16, 1999

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Matt Howe "outloud98" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (DVD)

This is an incredible special. The singing, gowns, and staging is simply incredible. Each performer walks onstage and sings her signature song.

Some lesser known, yet highly talented performers are featured here - Marrin Mazzie, who delivers a sweet performance of "Bewitched, Bothered..." and Dee Hoty is revengeful with "Could I Leave You?" from FOLLIES.

Karen Ziemba is a wonderful dancer/singer and gets things rolling at the beginning with the talented Bebe Neuwirth in a dance from CHICAGO. But I prefer Ziemba's charming "I Wanna Be A Rockette" near the end of the show.

My absolute favorites are Audra McDonald and Andrea McArdle. McDonald is such an incredible performer who deserves a Broadway show! Her version of "Down With Love" is full of such energy and talent that I almost forgot Streisand's version! McDonald sings it with hilarious "My Man", "He Touched Me" and "Music That Makes Me Dance" lyrics. She is really incredible. And Andrea McArdle cleverly reigns herself in and sings a touching, quiet version of "Tomorrow" from ANNIE. She has such a great voice -- her cameo in the ANNIE TV movie was a surprise, and she sounded great!

My one qualm with the show is Liza Minnelli's performance. Watch this one -- I could swear they've done some post-performance dubbing on her vocals. The whole "Some People" song seems dubbed.

I wish Betty Buckley, Bernadette Peters or Chita Rivera had appeared. But the quality of the performances makes this show a hit! I really enjoyed it. The DVD features chapters for each song. Thanks, Ladies!