Two of Ellen Degeneres's stand up shows are collected here. THE BEGINNING: Live from New York's Beacon Theater, Ellen DeGeneres breaks her silence and delivers an hour-plus stand-up concert sure to delight her fans. Expounding on everything from fashion to friends to filming sex, DeGeneres once again shines in the comic spotlight. HERE AND NOW: Notorious funnywoman Ellen DeGeneres is back in the environment where she first made a name for herself: alone, on stage, telling jokes in front of a live audience. Filmed at New York City's legendary Beacon Theatre, HERE AND NOW finds Ellen in top form, capturing the absurdity of life in her distinct storytelling fashion. From public behavior to other universal subjects, Ellen proves that she is one of comedy's most vital presences.