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Broadway on the Big Screen Collection on Blu-ray

Six-disc set includes: Brigadoon (1954)While on a hunting trip in Scotland, New Yorkers Tommy Albright (Gene Kelly) and Jeff Douglas (Van Johnson) stumble upon the magical village of Brigadoon, which appears for one day every 100 years. And when Tommy falls in love with beautiful enchantress Fiona (Cyd Charisse), he must decide if he should stay or return to his humdrum life. With Elaine Stewart, Barry Jones. The classic Lerner and Loewe score includes "From This Day On," "I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean," "The Heather on the Hill." 108 min. C/Rtg: G Guys And Dolls (1955)Damon Runyon's colorful gangsters come to life in this lavish film adaptation of Frank Loesser's beloved Broadway musical. Frank Sinatra is Nathan Detroit, proprietor of "the oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York," and Marlon Brando is high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson; with Jean Simmons, Vivian Blaine, Stubby Kaye. The score includes "Luck Be a Lady," "Adelaide's Lament," "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat." 149 min. C/Rtg: NR The Pajama Game (1957)Labor relations take on a whole new meaning in George Abbott and Stanley Donen's filming of the hit Broadway musical, itself based on the 1953 novel "7 1/2 Cents," with garment worker activist "Babe" Williams (Doris Day) and factory foreman Sid Sorokin (John Raitt) playing the enemies-turned-lovers. "Steam Heat," "Hey There," and "I'm Not at All in Love" are among the memorable Adler/Ross tunes enhanced by Bob Fosse's choreography. With Carol Haney. 102 min. C/Rtg: NR Damn Yankees (1958)A lifelong and long-suffering Washington Senators fan makes a deal with the devilish Mr. Applegate (Ray Walston) and is transformed into young slugger Joe Hardy (Tab Hunter), ready to lead his club to the pennant, in this hit adaptation of the Broadway musical comedy from George Abbott (who co-directed with Stanley Donen). Gwen Verdon is Lola, Applegate's sultry sidekick; look for choreographer Bob Fosse as a mambo dancer. The score includes "Heart," "Whatever Lola Wants." 111 min. C/Rtg: NR Gypsy (1962)Smash musical about the life of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. Natalie Wood plays the vaudeville singer-turned-burlesque star, with Rosalind Russell as her abrasive stage mother. The Stephen Sondheim-Jule Styne score includes such gems as "Everything's Coming Up Roses," "Small World," and "You Gotta Have a Gimmick." With Karl Malden, Ann Jillian. 143 min. C/Rtg: NR The Boy Friend (1971)Director Ken Russell spoofs and salutes Hollywood musicals of the '30s in this heartfelt film. When the leading lady (Glenda Jackson) of a small-time theater company injures her ankle, she's replaced by a lowly assistant stage manager named Polly (Twiggy). Their show gets really wild when a big-time movie director comes recruiting, and Polly falls for her co-star (Christopher Gable). Classic show tunes and grand dance numbers highlight this production of Sandy Wilson's play. 136 min. C/Rtg: G