Theatrical Release Date:April 9, 2005 Release Date:November 1, 2005 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:International shipping available Condition:IN STOCK--WILL SHIP FAST--GREAT PRICE-- will answer "ALL" email's for status of order(Do give me--TIME-- to respond)--also--SHIPMENT IS PACKAGED safe --ENJOY
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Product Description Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 11/14/2006 Rating: R
Amazon.com Whoopi Goldberg, star of Ghost and The Color Purple, made her first splash off-Broadway with a one-woman show of vivid characters called The Spook Show--a title dropped when the show transferred to Broadway proper, which was then turned into a TV special called Direct From Broadway in 1985. Twenty years later she revisits some of these characters in Back to Broadway, such as the sharp-tongued junkie Fontaine--who sounds off on a whole spectrum of contemporary political issues, making this as much a stand-up comedy routine as a character monologue. Whoopi: Back to Broadway also includes Direct From Broadway and the contrast between Whoopi's young, hungry self and the supremely confident self of 2005 is fascinating, as are the two different versions she presents of a character called only the Cripple--a physically disabled woman who finds herself resisting the affections of a man who falls in love with her. The differences are not as simple as youthful dynamism vs. emotional maturity; the early performances focus on the characters, while in the 2005 show the characters are more of a channel through which Whoopi projects herself. Her appeal lies not so much in the originality of her observations--little she says will surprise anyone of a liberal persuasion--but in her emotional conviction. She speaks what she believes to be the Truth-with-a-capital-T, yet never seems preachy or didactic. That--combined with her comic timing and sheer charisma--makes for two rich, rewarding evenings. --Bret Fetzer
Whoopi Goldberg on BroadwayAugust 7, 2008 Academy Award winning actress Whoopi Goldberg is at it again -On Broadway. This show is as enjoyable and good as her 1980's show. I hope we don't have to wait years for her to come back -Now that Whoopi Goldberg is on "The View" she ought to get a lot of material -such as Senator Hillary Clinton earning more votes in the 2008 Presidential Primary race than any of her rivals, and more votes than any Presidential Primary candidate in History.
PRAISE FOR WHOOPI GOLDBERGJuly 1, 2007 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've followed Whoopi Goldberg's career from its beginning. When I found this 20th anniversary edition I had to have it. What makes Whoopi Goldberg who she is - is her raw uncensored truth especially her political views. She has no problem taking sensitive topics and putting her Whoopi brand on them and bringing you along for the ride. Her candid frankness is what makes her a unique talent in this world. This is an excellent project. She's always been one of my sheros.
LMAOMay 13, 2007 If you liike Whhopi and her brand of humor you will love this. My mother is a big fan so I saw the original when I was still small and didn't really understand the jokes. When the anniversary show came on cable of course I had to watch it. I laughed the whole way through my sides were hurting. When I saw the DVD for sale I got a copy for myself and one for my mother. It includes the original show, which I can appreciate these days.
Watch the new PerformaceMay 6, 2007 While it is fun to watch the first original performance, really, the second anniversary is truly wonderful.
A mature, wizer and more funny Whoops is in the second performance.
I love both, but man I wish I had been at the second performance to witness The Whoops genius in full swing.
John West Los Angeles
more than 20 yrs agoApril 11, 2007 I bought this specifically to get the DVD of the original one woman show which is incredible and worth the whole price.
The newer performance is OK but is more like a regular stand up routine.
