Live at the Royal Albert Hall features British vocal sensation Adele performing at the storied venue during her promotional tour for her 2011 studio effort, 21. Backed by her rock ensemble as well as a string section, Adele runs through most of 21 while adding in earlier hits off her 2008 debut, 19, including "Chasing Pavements," "Hometown Glory," and "My Same." Primarily, however, Adele focuses here on material off 21, including such cuts as "Rumour Has It," "Turning Tables," "Someone Like You," the ber-ballad "Take It All," and the funky hit "Rolling in the Deep." In perfect vocal form here prior to her 2011 throat surgery, Adele is the epitome of a burnished soul diva with a singer/songwriter's heart. Beautifully recorded and performed, Live at the Royal Albert Hall conveys all the drama of Adele's music and is the perfect companion piece to 21. ~ Matt Collar

Oscar-winning Disney musical about Mary Poppins, a British nanny with magical powers. She arrives at the home of the Banks family, and with her magical abilities transforms the lives of the entire clan. Mary's strongest influence is over the Banks' children, whom she introduces to a world of fantasy. Film features many classic songs, among them "Chim Chim Cheree." and "Supercalifragilisticexplialidocious."

 

This excellent 1951 MGM remake of the great Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein musical is a must-see for anyone who loves musicals. Julie Laverne and her husband own the Mississippi show boat Cotton Blossom, but must flee town when the locals discover that Julie is half-black. The daughter of the captain and a riverboat gambler take over the show and immediately fall in love. But gambling, alcohol and the realities of life make marriage tough for them. Featuring sensational songs, gorgeous sets and wonderful performances, Show Boat is truly one of the greatest musicals ever to hit the big screen.

Judy Garland stars as Dorothy in a musical based on the classic children’s book by L. Frank Baum. When Dorothy’s neighbor, Miss Gulch, threatens to take away Dorothy’s precious dog, Toto, Dorothy runs away from home. Attempting to return, she and her house are caught in a twister and blown to the garish, color-saturated Land of Oz. The house lands atop Oz’s Wicked Witch of the East, killing her and making Dorothy an instant celebrity. The Wicked Witch of the West, the sister of the deceased witch, soon arrives and threatens revenge. Dorothy must escape from Oz by following the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, where the great Wizard of Oz can help her return to Kansas. Along the way, Dorothy picks up some new friends--the heartless Tin Man, the brainless Scarecrow, and the courage-less Cowardly Lion, each of whom hopes that the Wizard can offer him what he lacks. The long journey to see the Wizard is filled with dangers and traps planted by the Wicked Witch of the West--as well as lots of phenomenal musical numbers. Filled with extravagant sets and costumes and 40 minutes of rambunctious song and dance routines, Dorothy’s adventures in Oz are pure delight. The film deservedly holds a precious place in the hearts of millions.

A musical comedy featuring the incomparable Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. Dancer Lucky Garnett is all set to marry his sweetheart, but the girl's father calls a halt to the nuptials until Lucky proves he can stop his compulsive gambling and earn some real money. Lucky heads to the Big Apple to make his fortune -- and ends up finding his dream partner in dance teacher Penny Carroll.

Maria, a winsome postulant at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzberg, is having trouble adjusting to convent life. So her Mother Superior convinces her to accept a position as governess for Captain Von Trapp's seven children. Von Trapp, a lonely widower, realizes how badly his children need mothering and how much he longs for companionship. Eager to solve his domestic dilemma, he proposes to the Baroness (a haughty woman who dislikes children). But it isn't long before he realizes he that it's Maria he really loves. Once awakened to his true feelings, Captain Von Trapp breaks his engagement and marries Maria instead. All is blissful for the moment, but a cloud looms over the beautiful Salzburg horizon: Hitler is ascending to power, forcing Von Trapp to decide whether to become a Nazi...or leave his home forever.

Judy Garland stars as Dorothy in a musical based on the classic children’s book by L. Frank Baum. When Dorothy’s neighbor, Miss Gulch, threatens to take away Dorothy’s precious dog, Toto, Dorothy runs away from home. Attempting to return, she and her house are caught in a twister and blown to the garish, color-saturated Land of Oz. The house lands atop Oz’s Wicked Witch of the East, killing her and making Dorothy an instant celebrity. The Wicked Witch of the West, the sister of the deceased witch, soon arrives and threatens revenge. Dorothy must escape from Oz by following the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, where the great Wizard of Oz can help her return to Kansas. Along the way, Dorothy picks up some new friends--the heartless Tin Man, the brainless Scarecrow, and the courage-less Cowardly Lion, each of whom hopes that the Wizard can offer him what he lacks. The long journey to see the Wizard is filled with dangers and traps planted by the Wicked Witch of the West--as well as lots of phenomenal musical numbers. Filled with extravagant sets and costumes and 40 minutes of rambunctious song and dance routines, Dorothy’s adventures in Oz are pure delight. The film deservedly holds a precious place in the hearts of millions.

Probably the finest rock and roll concert film ever, "The Last Waltz" celebrates the final performance by The Band. The show took place on Thanksgiving Day in 1976, at San Francisco's Winterland Arena -- where the group had given their very first concert as "The Band". Numerous guests appear to help the group make this farewell unforgettable. They include: Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Neil Young Ringo Starr, Paul Butterfield, Ronnie Hawkins and the Staples. Over 5000 fans attended... and director Martin Scorsese beautifully captures every moment.

Sprightly cinematic translation of the hit Broadway show about life at a pajama factory. All's fair in love and war when management -- in the form of factory superintendent Sid -- falls for pretty blond union representative Babe. But how can romance blossom when you're always fighting? Sid's determined to find a way... Especially notable for Bob Fosse's trailblazing choreography.