Musical DVD: Musicals on DVD and DVDs about Musicals
Behind-the-scenes features
"The Making of..."
An enjoyable way to get familiar with the field is by watching any DVD or video that includes a behind-the-scenes feature on "The Making of..." some musical.
The double version of the new Hairspray DVD includes documentary footage about the making of the film in relationship to the previous version, etc. Hairspray (Two-Disc Shake & Shimmy Edition)

New: The two-disc edition of Dreamgirls includes videos, documentaries and other behind-the-scenes features. Dreamgirls (Two-Disc Showstopper Edition) [Blu-ray]
Cats - The Musical (Commemorative Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes the documentary "The Making of Cats" with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes a backstage interview with star David Hasselhoff.
Jesus Christ Superstar (DVD) from Amazon.com DVD includes a "Making of" featurette.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (DVD) from Amazon.comIncludes "Making of" featurette.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! (London Stage Revival) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes a 60 minute "Making of" program.
Stephen Sondheim's Passion (Original Broadway Cast) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes interviews with cast members and writer Stephen Sondheim.
Pippin (DVD) from Amazon.comIncludes interview with director Bob Fosse.
Sunday in the Park with George (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes interviews with writer Stephen Sondheim, director James Lapine, and cast members.
Irving Berlin's Alexander's Ragtime Band (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes commentary with film score restorationist Ray Faiola.
All That Jazz (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes scene-specific commentary by star Roy Scheider.
Astaire & Rogers Collection, Vol. 1 (Top Hat / Swing Time / Follow the Fleet / Shall We Dance / The Barkleys of Broadway) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes many featurettes.
The Band Wagon (Two-Disc Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" featurette.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (30th Anniversary Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes all-new "Music Magic" Featurette With The Sherman Brothers Songwriting Team, Angela Lansbury & Scott MacQueen on the making of the film.
Cabaret (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes 25th Anniversary Documentary "Cabaret: A Legend in the Making".
Cabin in the Sky (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes interviews with Fayard Nicholas and Lena Horne.
Call Me Madam (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes commentary by musical film scholar Miles Kreuger.
Camelot (Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes featurette "The Story of Camelot".
Chicago - The Razzle-Dazzle Edition (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes many interviews and special featurettes on the making of the movie.
A Chorus Line (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Marvin Hamlisch: From Broadway to Hollywood" featurette.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (1957 Television Production) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes brand-new documentary featuring all-new interviews with stars Julie Andrews, Edie Adams, Kaye Ballard, and Jon Cypher.
Coal Miner's Daughter - 25th Anniversary Edition (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes commentary by star Sissy Spacek and director Michael Apted.

De-Lovely (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" featurette.
Easter Parade (Two-Disc Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" documentary and other featurettes.
The Fantasticks (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes commentary by director Michael Ritchie.
Fiddler on the Roof (Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes commentary by director Norman Jewison and star Topol.
42nd Street (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes featurettes: "Harry Warren: America's Foremost Composer," "Hollywood Newsreel," and "A Trip Through a Hollywood Studio."
Grease (Widescreen Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes retrospective interviews with John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Didi Conn, director Randall Kleiser, and producer Allan Carr.
Guys and Dolls (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "From Stage to Screen" documentary.
The Harvey Girls (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes commentary by director George Sidney.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (New Line Platinum Series) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig" and original feature-length documentary "Long Story Short: The Forging of a Cult Legend from Stage to Screen".
High School Musical (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" featurette.
Lady Sings the Blues (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes commentary by producer Barry Gordy and director Sidney Furie and behind the scenes featurette.
Little Shop of Horrors (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" featurette.
Mary Poppins (40th Anniversary Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes many behind the scenes featurettes and interviews with composers the Sherman Brothers.
Meet Me in St. Louis (DVD) from Amazon.com 2-disc set includes featurette "Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic."
Moulin Rouge (Double Digipack) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes many behind the scenes features including HBO's half hour "Making of" special.
Mrs. Henderson Presents (Widescreen Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" featurette.
Mrs. Santa Claus from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" featurette.
The Music Man (Special Edition) from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" featurette.
My Fair Lady (Two-Disc Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes many special features and a "Making of" featurette.
Newsies (Collector's Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes commentary by director & co-choreographer Kenny Ortega, procucer Michael Finnel, writers Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, and co-choreographer Peggy Holmes.
Once Upon a Mattress (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" featurette.
The Phantom of the Opera (2-Disc Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes three "Making of" featurettes.
The Producers (Widescreen Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes commentary with director Susan Stroman.
Rent (Widescreen 2-Disc Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes 3 hours of bonus features including commentary by director Chris Columbus.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Two-Disc Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" featurette.
1776(Restored Director's Cut) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes commentary from director Peter H. Hunt and screenwriter Peter Stone.
Singin' in the Rain (Two-Disc Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "What a Glorious Feeling": a new 30-minute documentary about the making and impact of Singin' in the Rain and "Musicals Great Musicals: The Arthur Freed Unit at MGM", a 96-minute documentary about the career of producer-songwriter Arthur Freed.
The Sound of Music (40th Anniversary Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes many special features and interviews.
State Fair (60th Anniversary Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes many special features and a "Making of" featurette.
Sweet Charity (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "From Stage to Screen" featurette.

That's Entertainment! The Complete Collection from Amazon.com
Includes many inteverviews with stars, directors, and writers of movie musicals throughout the 20th Century.
Topsy-Turvy (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "Making of" featurette.
West Side Story (Special Edition DVD Collector's Set) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes "West Side Memories": 1-hour retrospective documentary with new interviews with the cast and crew, including Robert Wise and Stephen Sondheim.
The Wizard of Oz (Two-Disc Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com
Includes "The Wonderful World of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic" (1990 TV special).
Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition) (DVD) from Amazon.com Includes author commentary and other special features.
The Making of "Miss Saigon" THE MAKING OF MISS SAIGON is the definitive documentary film companion to one of the greatest Broadway hits of all time. Witness the evolution of this monumental production from its inception in the sumptuous hills of Provence to its glamorous London debut on a fascinating insider's voyage into the world of the theater. Under the exacting leadership of famed Broadway producer Cameron Mackintosh (The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Les Misérables) the artistic forces behind the Tony Award®-winning show circle the globe in search of the perfect Miss Saigon. After auditioning thousands of girls in NewYork, Hollywood and Honolulu, they land in Manila where they finally find Lea Salonga whose angelic voice sends a rush of goosebumps--and relief--through the room. Acclaimed stage director Nicholas Hytner invites the camera to peer into the depths of the creative process as the orchestra builds, performances soar and the players hurtle toward the opening night that will determine their destinies. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection
The Making of West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein (DVD) from Amazon.com The making of the recording.
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