Product Details

• Actors: Alain Boublil, John Caird, Marissa Dunlop, Linzi Hateley, Barry James
• Directors: Paul Henry
• Writers: Martin Cox
• Producers: Martin Cox, Philip Lowrey
• Format: NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Polygram Video
• VHS Release Date: January 4, 1994
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301257901
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,086 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, July 15, 2000

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Nellie (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stage By Stage - Les Miserables [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video came out when Les Miserables was beginning its phenomenon. Now it's bigger that what was expected. I thought it very interesting to see all the backstage stuff and comments from Cameron Mackintosh and Claude Michel Shonberg and Alain Boublil. The musical has made itself into a life of its own and seeing everything going on afterwards is interesting. The magic is still there though and from the comments of the producers and creators, it's obvious that their whole hearts and souls were put into making this musical. This is great for anybody that enjoys the musical.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A promotional tool only, October 16, 2003

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Sam (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stage By Stage - Les Miserables [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Sorry to all the people who liked this video, but the entire thing struck me as a big promotional tool for the Complete Symphonic Recording. The majority of the songs on this video are lifted directly from it, even in studio scenes.

The only two highlights really are the Norwegian version of One Day More (which unfortunately they talk all over) and Linzi hately's version of On My Own.

4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile for fans; included with the 10th Anniversary Collector's Edtiion, May 10, 2011

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V. Lee (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stage By Stage - Les Miserables [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I first saw this documentary on PBS when it was first produced (1988?) I hadn't seen the musical yet, but I fell in love with the music and the concept. In particular, I loved Linzi Hateley as Eponine singing "On My Own" as well as excerpts from foreign non-English productions.

I probably wouldn't buy this by itself, but when I found out that it is now packaged as Disc 2 of "Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert Two Disc Collector's Edition," I jumped at the chance to get it.