Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (DVD) > Reviews

Advantages: Great songs and a well known storyline.
Disadvantages: Poor sets which made me feel I was watching a school play.

This version of Joseph is fantastic...if you're a Donny Osmond fan. Which is why I watched it in the first place. Otherwise I think it's a disappointing version of an excellent Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice masterpiece. The storyline sticks to the original well known story, with a host of wellknown songs, which in my opinion are well orchestrated and sung by the cast. The sets are cheap and flimsy, and although this is intentional, it didn't add ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic Music
Disadvantages: Seems like a low-budget musical

Although it is a Bible story, this musical has instant appeal to everyone, as the music is so catchy, and there are a few modern references. The narrator is the most original character, as she tells the story to a group of schoolchildren and makes the whole storyline seem so much more interesting. The other characters are good, although they can seem a little over-acted at times. The singing is great - they make it look very easy and really add ... Read review

Advantages: A legendary classic
Disadvantages: The tears you'll cry

...and one places. I'm sure Joseph and his father would be extremely proud, and well...his brothers??...who cares!! ... Read review

Advantages: Donny Osmond
Disadvantages: It hasn't got Lee Mead in it - YET!

I thought this was truly amazing - both my son and daughter who are only 5 and 2 love this dvd - it has had so much use over the last year or so - both the children know all the songs and I am repeatedly hearing them sing them even when the dvd is not on!!! I even had to go out and buy the soundtrack on cd so that we could have the children singing along to the songs in the car!!!! I love the dvd so much and the stage show also that I can't wait ... Read review

Advantages: Great Music
Disadvantages: None

...is about a boy called Joseph who experienced premonition dreams and who lived in Egypt many moons ago. He was envied by his 11 brothers because he was his father's favourite child. Joseph received a beautiful multi-coloured coat from his father and this was the last straw for his brothers. They kidnapped Joseph and sold him to be a slave to a rich man. The rich man's wife took a liking to Joseph and when he refused her propositions she told her husband ... Read review

Advantages: Fun for all the family
Disadvantages: hmmm, can't think of any

The ever gorgeous Donny osmond in this classic Lloyd webber musical dvd is a must for any musical lover, or indeed faithful 'osmond' fan. The difference between this musical and some others is that it is extremely family friendly. Whimsical dances's and talented actors make this musical worthy of its place in BBC's top 100 musicals last year. Donny Osmond truly shines in the performance that secured his position as a true west end performer. Not only ... Read review

Advantages: Great songs and cast
Disadvantages: Too short!

Amazing from start to finish; truly one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's best pieces to date. Donny Osmond is superb in the role of Joseph, with an amazing support cast including Maria Friedman (as the Narrator), Richard Attenborough ,and Joan Collins. This musical is timeless; the songs really get to the heart of the story, ranging from the upbeat 'Song Of The King'; to the Western and French numbers sung by the brothers; to Joseph's angsty solo: 'Close ... Read review

Advantages: brillian plot and songs what more could you want
Disadvantages: is donny to old?

...is a litte snipit of joseph past... Over the years the musical was expanded and the record-breaking production which opened at the London Palladium on 12 June 1991 starring Jason Donovan ran for two hours was seen by over 2 million people during its 2 and a half year run and grossed over £47 million. It is this performing version which has been seen touring the UK, the USA , Canada and Australia and Essen , Germany. In 1999 the production was filmed ... Read review