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Victor/Victoria (1995 Broadway Production) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Gregory Jbara, Goro Kobayashi, Blake Edwards, Matthew Diamond
Actors: Julie Andrews, Tony Roberts, Michael Nouri, Rachel York, Gregory Jbara
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 35667
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 146 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.7 x 0.7
MPN: 9424
UPC: 014381942422
EAN: 0014381942422
ASIN: B00004RFEZ
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
Release Date: April 4, 2000
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Fans of Julie Andrews will delight in this 1995 videotaping of the stage musical Victor/Victoria, based on the 1982 movie of the same name. The plot has been kept intact: an out-of-work British soprano (Julie Andrews) in Paris falls in with a down-on-his-luck gay man (Tony Roberts), who gets the idea to present Victoria as the world's greatest female impersonator, Victor. The plan is a phenomenal success until a Chicago mobster on vacation (Michael Nouri) sees Victor in a nightclub and falls in love--and refuses to believe that Victor is a man. Due to the needs of the stage, the musical doesn't have the snap, crackle, and propulsive drive of the movie, which is a sprightly romp; to make up for this, the story has been expanded (some might say padded) with extensive dance numbers and new songs by Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse, with additional musical material by Frank Wildhorn. While Roberts and Nouri don't quite have the charisma of Robert Preston and James Garner, who played their roles in the movie, they're seasoned stage performers and make the most of things--Nouri in particular has a strong singing voice, which may surprise people who only know him from his movie career. And Julie Andrews is Julie Andrews; at this point in her career, you either love her or you don't. Victor/Victoria isn't going to change anyone's mind, but Andrews knows her audience and knows how to give them what they want. --Bret Fetzer
Description
One of the world's most talented and best-loved performers, Julie Andrews reaches new heights in the most challenging role of her career as a woman pretending to be a man impersonating a woman! Filmed on the Broadway stage in 1995 (and based on the 1982 film), the immensely popular Victor/Victoria is a warm, funny, wildly energetic look at the nature of love, gender perceptions and the battle of the sexes. Written and directed by Blake Edwards, with an unforgettable score by Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse, Victor/Victoria tells the story of an out-of-work singer whose life changes when she meets the flamboyant Toddy (Tony Roberts). With his help, she becomes "Victor," an overnight singing sensation in the nightclubs of Paris. But success becomes hilariously complicated when she meets the love of her life, King Marchan, a macho Chicago gangster (Michael Nouri). Adding her two cents to the couple's troubles is Marchan's ex-girlfriend, the ditzy Norma Cassidy (Rachel York). From the electrifying excitement of "Le Jazz Hot" to the contemplative "Crazy World," from the humor of "Chicago, Illinois" to the touching "Almost a Love Song," this truly classic musical has it all. 146 minutes. Filmed in High-Definition video. 16x9 anamorphic widescreen transfer.
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 Standing Ovation! January 14, 2008
J. Kallen (Greenville, SC USA)
Julie Andrews delivers, as usual, but to actually see her deliver on the stage is incredible! Being a theater buff, to have a video of her in this stage version of the original Blake Edwards movie is the find of a life-time. And, of course, the supporting cast is great too! I miss "The Shady Dame of Seville" number, and I think its replacement is not quite so exciting. This DVD is a great addition to any broadway afficionado's collection!
Absolutely Fun Movie November 24, 2007
Marisa (Southern California)
I remember this movie from my salad days. We bought it for the great lines and memories! The cockroach scene in the restaurant is the funnies. It's a fun movie with a lot of meaning. Julia is as always her best
The Best Musical Adaptation to the Stage... November 24, 2007
Manuel Pubillones (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Victor Victoria, a movie from 1982 starting an excellent cast lead by July Andrews, became a masterpiece stage adaptation presented at the Marriot Marquis Theater in 1995. This show immediately became a hit and was nominated for several awards. Unfortunately and due to problems with Ms. Andrews's vocal chords, the show came to an end in one year. Nevertheless, here you have it recorded for those that were not able to enjoy it live and for all of us who love watching it over and over again.
Of all the adaptations from movies to the stage, I have to say that is the best one by far. Staging was excellent as exemplified by the scenes from Paris during the 1930s and the adjacent hotel suites for King Marchand and Victor (where most of the plot takes place). Lighting and dressing/costumes were masterfully adapted to the "stage standards". The dialogue from the movie was mostly preserved but the musical numbers were adapted (and even changed) for Broadway and they were/are superb. The plot is very similar to the movie but there is an unexpected surprise in the grand finale which turns out much better than in the movie version.
Of the original cast from the 1982 movie, only Ms. Andrews made it to Broadway. As much as I would have loved to have seen Robert Preston (Toddy) in the Big Apple, his role was performed by Michael Nouri which was good. The role of Norma Cassidy (played by Leslie Ann Warren in the movie) was played by Rachel York and her performance was perfect as Marchand's girlfriend who did not had much of a brain. I can not think of a better actress for that role.
THIS DVD IS A MUST HAVE FOR ALL BROADWAY FANS AND IS A MUCH BETTER CHOICE THAN THE MOVIE...
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD !!! July 3, 2007
Robert M. Bonnett (towson, md.)
I was so pleased to see such a professional video of a broadway play! It was like being in the theatre sitting in a few different seats to get a different perspective of the show! And the show is marvelous ! Even the scene changes are filmed which gives one the impression of being there live! This is the best filmed Broadway show I've ever had the experience to view!! BRAVO!!!!
 A mangled shadow of a great movie April 29, 2007
B. Chandler (Arlington, Texas)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The story is of circumstances that make it possible for a singer (Julie Andrews) to pretend to be a man pretending to be a woman. " ~ Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive ~ " Sir Walter Scott
Right off I must say I miss Robert Preston. Naturally this is a play and not the movie so there must be some allowances. Unfortunately the play mangles the story more than necessary. Also the actors have no charisma or pizzas. The vocal ranges including Julie's are pitiful. The characters and actors just do not mess. The original story was placed in Berlin (Viktor und Viktoria (1933.)) When Blake Edwards moved it to Paris he added his signature slapstick distraction. They had an opportunity to remove it for the play. Instead they just added more Keystone Cop type slapstick. The few new songs barely replace the classics from the movie.
You can still get a copy of "Viktor und Viktoria"(1933) from Amazon.de
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