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| Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical | 
| Director: Don Roy King
Actors: David Hasselhoff, Coleen Sexton, Andrea Rivette, George Merritt (iii), Barrie Ingham
Studio: Good Times Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (173 reviews)
Sales Rank: 34923
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD
Running Time: 134 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0766207390
UPC: 018713813039
EAN: 9780766207394
ASIN: B00005NKSV
Release Date: September 11, 2001
Theatrical Release Date: 2001
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Description
The longest-running show in the history of Broadway's Plymouth Theatre, Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical brings new life to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story of romance and the epic battle between good and evil. A whirlwind odyssey pitting man against himself is set in motion when the brilliant Dr. Jekyll's medical experiment backfires, giving life to his evil alter ego, Edward Hyde. The show won a legion of repeat visitors (dubbed by the press as
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Baywatch alum David Hasselhoff stars in the dual title roles of Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical, Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse's version of Robert Louis Stevenson's gothic horror classic. The story of the brilliant scientist who uncovers the good and evil aspects of the human heart was a pay-per-view event on the Broadway Television Network, filmed on stage before a live audience. If that audience had seen a lot of Broadway shows, they probably didn't see much they hadn't seen before, but its familiar plot and accessible pop score give Jekyll and Hyde a certain appeal, especially for musical novices. Notable songs for Coleen Sexton and Andrea Rivette (as good girl Lucy and bad girl Emma, respectively) include "Someone Like You," "Once Upon a Dream," and the duet "In His Eyes." Hasselhoff cuts an imposing figure but is somewhat unsteady in such anthems as "This Is the Moment," which are tailor-made for big voices (for example, Linda Eder, Wildhorn's wife and the creator of the Lucy role). --David Horiuchi
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 Production 10 - Performances 7 October 24, 2008
In a nutshell.... This DVD is among the best I have seen regarding the quality of the video and audio. The 5.1 channel sound is very good, with clear definition of the voices. the video is absolutely stunning on my 42" plasma, with brilliant lighting and vibrant colors. Add to that is the filming on stage, showing the actual staging techniques while still allowing good close ups of the performers.
I rate the performers a little lower, but certainly they are adequate. Hasselhoff is a bit campy at times, and Oh that stringy hair! But he is not really "bad" and the score is strong enough to allow overlooking some aspects of his performance, ton which he certainly gives his all.
I liked the remaining cast members. Both ladies have good voices. I felt that "Lucy" was a little too perfect looking for a prostitute... she looked too much like a prep school beauty to me. Again a minor issue.
The after show antics by Hasselhoff after the curtain calls were distracting to me... completely broke the residual "mood" of the show. All in all, a well done and enjoyable production with a flavor of a "real" Broadway show.
 review of Jekyll & Hyde the Musical August 31, 2008
This was a very well done video of an actual live stage performance of Jekyll and Hyde the musical. It really made the story come to life for me. It was a great performance and additionally you get to enjoy the audience reactions.
Hasselhoff was great! August 20, 2008
Have seen other productions of Jekyll & Hyde, with other young stars,they lack the size and body weight, voices were OK. For this production the right person was cast, his voice not perfect in every song, was a good musical play voice. He carried the role very well. I was impressed, my lady friend said " I have changed my mind about Hasselhoff". My feelings were the same. He sang well, he had good stage presense. He fit the role well. The songs are great and for most part, his supporting cast was good. Have watched the DVD three times, and enjoyed three times. I was happy that they filmed it as play, and not try to make it into a movie. If Hasselhoff does any other plays in the future, I will go, based on this play. The most diffcult part is when he has to play both parts on stage, he was great!
My impression of this musical April 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like this musical. The performance is great, Hasselhoff plays and sings wonderfully, the cast is perfect. The graphics are well done, the colours are very similar to life, the music sounds well and very clear and it seems you are sitting in the hall.
The show is very spectacular , emotional and dynamic. The scene of transformation looks like a real transformation and delivers the idea very well. You can almost believe to the actor, he really changes his appearance and behaviour.
I think this show can be compared with the best musicals around the world, so, enjoy it !
Ignore HASSELHOFF!!!!! listen to those leading ladies!! November 25, 2007
Their is no doubt that David Hasselhoff was terrible. but i will give him credit. His acting was superb. Unfortunately his voice couldn't back up his acting. But lets think about the positive. The cast surrounding Hasselhoff was AMAZING!!! Coleen Sexton as Lucy Harris gives Linda Eder a run for her money. Her tone was so much prettier than linda eders diva sound. I will say with full confidence that "Good and Evil" and "Someone like you" were the best numbers on this dvd. I would definately suggest buying this dvd for those two recordings because they outshined linda eders recordings on all the jekyll and hyde recordings.
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