Product: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 5.0
MariaFriedman/Donny Osmond; superb casting!
This edition of Joseph achieves exactly what it sets out to do. It was designed as a musical with broad appeal, with something for everyone. Lloyd Webber and Rice succeeded at several different styles of music in this musical (country, pop, disco, 60's rock, calypso). I challenge you to name another musical with the same attributes.However, for me, the real sell in this video comes in the performances of Donny Osmond and Maria Friedman. In relating a story, Friedman is a most convincing narrator because of her remarkable facial expressions. She makes the story seem new and fresh with each viewing. Granted, she may not be the most gifted vocalist in the musical market, but I would rather be moved by the authenticity of the storytelling. Donny Osmond is perfectly cast as the youthful, naive and honest Joseph.This video is taking a beating from some, and getting raves from others. I belong to the latter group and would recommend this to anyone.