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Best Theater Films of 1989


Cirque du Soleil: Cirque Réinvénte

Since 1982, Cirque Du ... putting a new spin on the humor, mystery, and feats of physical agility that are hallmarks of circus performance. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

Giovanna D'arco

Werner Herzog directs and ... Chailly conducts the Teatro Communale di Bologna in this famous story of Joan of Arc. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

Mefistofele

Opera directors Arrigo Boito ... is featured in the title role, and is supported by the chorus and orchestra of the San Francisco Opera. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

Les Brigands

Starring Michael Trempont and ... on of an Italian group of mountain bandits, this production features the protagonists in the mean streets of Chicago. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

The Love for Three Oranges

Under the conduction of ... The Love of Three Oranges. Featured vocalists include Helene Peraguin, Jean-Luc Viaia, Vincent Le Texier, and Gabriel Bacquier. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

The Magic Flute

This production of Mozart's ... Arnold Östman conducting. Soloists include Ann-Christine Biel, Laszlo Polgar, Stefan Dahlberg, Birgit Louise Frandsen, Birgitta Larsson, and Mikael Samuelson. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

In Fashion

Based on a bedroom ... Facts of Life's Charlotte Rae. This presentation documents a performance given before an audience of sophisticated New York theatergoers. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

Giacomo Puccini: Turandot

Acclaimed director of both ... also features the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra under conductor James Levine and the Metropolitan Opera Ballet under choreographer Chiang Ching. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

Aida

This music performance video ... Levine, is accompanied by the Metropolitan Opera Chorus and by solists Zajick, Kavrakos, Burchuladze, and Milnes in its performance. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

Der Fliegende Holländer

A music performance video ... Festival, with the festival orchestra and chorus, conductor Leif Segerstam and soloists Hildegard Behrens, Matti Salminen and Franz Grundheber. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

Bill Hicks: Sane Man

Although he had been ... 1989, presents the newly clean and sober Hicks delivering the pointed social commentary that made him a comedian's comedian. [ best theater films - 1989 ]

Barrage: Vagabond Tales

Music, song, and dance ... youthful days traveling with a wandering group of Gypsy musicians in this musical stage performance originally seen on PBS. [ best theater films - 1989 ]




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