Was that Bebe performing with Anne? Love them both. I think Anne and Bebe are two legends who represent Fosse’s style superbly. Thank you for this treasure.

i am so obsessed with this song

No way. Great show.

God I LOVE the Great Harvey Fierstein. Trailblazer and maverick! He is a gift.

I am SWOONING. His performance was so perfect, and the way he also represented the lower classes struggling and suffering even as Eva was parading around with little meaningless spectacles of generosity. How does this man not have a tony yet??!!

He would make an awesome Judas

I really wish they would release these to the public. Not everyone can make it ti broadway and as a performer it woukd be great to have the entire thing for referwnce

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👏 TRAINING. I’ve never seen a Tony approach this like the Shakespearean monologue that is actually is. Brilliant. Although “Maria” is nowhere near Sondheim’s most intricate lyric, it IS one of Bernstein’s most challenging melodies, and I love the approach, because it leta the actor lean not only into Sondheim’s lines, but Bernstein’s too. VERY cleverly done. Note how Mr. Powell seems to discover something *new* the first time he sings the famous tri-tone interval? A brilliant ACTING choice that gorgeously highlights how Sondheim knew how to ‘get out of the way’ when the music needed to do its work. Easily the most original performance of the song I’ve ever seen. Appropriately youthful, spunky, and exactly representing the kind of coming-of-age moment that Shakespeare so indelibly wrote for Romeo (“what light thru yonder window breaks?”). As another commenter pointed out, his ‘E’ vowels are extra delicious, but those final notes are absolutely gorgeous.

fantastic, thank you for sharing

I'm here for Humbert Allen Astredo.

At first I'm like, how many women played this??? But I love it, iconic like Dolly but with a deeper story and vocally challenging but brilliant

Roger Rees .... may his memory continue to be for a blessing.

Bob Fosse would be spinning in his grave 😂😂

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She looks like Cheryl Hines

Interesting that from this run in 1991 until the currently-running Sunset Blvd. in Australia, 2024, she did no musical theatre. Most of her Blvd. reviews say that at best her acting is ethereal, lousy and uninvolved at worst. Her singing is wobbly and all head voice. Here, she uses quite a lot of chest voice (though smartly, not as much as her studio recording), and great mixing of chest & head. Her vibrato is quick & healthy. I think her acting here is subtle and very effective. Obviously, time takes its toll and all voices age, regardless of bad or technique. But I often wish she would've stuck with this lightly belting early style she did in her early years, vs the hooty, over-covered, popera sound she adopted in the late '90s / early 2000s.

It seems wrong somehow for this number--a showstopper if there ever was one--to be performed to silence; we need to hear a live audience going nuts (which you have to know it did; how could it not?) to make it as thrilling as it should be. Also, Tommy, you're adorable--at least you were then--but get a haircut!

Where can I get a copy of superstar with Steve balsamo in

Frances is my absolute favorite Eponine. She is the most like book Eponine to me and even though everyone favors Lea Salonga because her voice is so clear and perfect (not sarcasm) it’s just a little too perfect for Eponine imo.

Do you have the whole show?

Meredith Wilson’s the music man on broadway(1957-2022), happy 65th anniversary the music man!

This is truly phenomenal. I have seen many Norma's and the "Salome" section is my least favorite in the show. But when done well, it's a show in itself. It was captivating.

I love the LaChanze.. god knows I do.. but this role belongs to Audra McDonald

I played thr Acid Queen in a local production many years ago. It's an amazing show and I was lucky to go backstage on Broadway! I knew Bill Buell and got to meet Anthony Barille, Paul and Michael Cerveris. Such memories!

Is there any chance I could trade you for her full performance if you have it? I am exceedingly desperate.

Hugo from The hunchback of Notre Dame and Ann Possible from Kim Possible singing together

She was so overqualified for this. It’s too bad we lost out on a She Loves Me recording with her for Sunset Boulevard.

Glorious!

Can we appreciate the camera quality for this video 👏

I saw her in Medea in 1982. Absolutely unforgettable!

0:50 😂

Thanks from a Sondheim fan stuck in the middle of England 🥰

I once saw her perform at a Manhattan leather bar..of course there were roaring cheers

I don't even like musical theatre, but I'm obsessed with him. He's so perfect... his acting... his voice... His eyes are just like the Prince's eyes. Such an underrated actor.

The set gives me Lavern & Shirley vibes - and I always thought they were a female version of the Odd Couple!

Cole Porter is a happy ghost watching this on KZbin in heaven.

Chris Sieber? But that was Raoul Esparza wasnt it?

I wonder if Terrence wasn't cast for more movies because he looked too much like Tim Curry and they already had Tim... my late night thoughts. Anyway, he is such a life ruiner 😩 Daddy

look at da baby so cute

a bad wig. a great performer

WOW😍😍😍😍…. THANK YOU for SHARING 🩷!!!!

I cannot believe someone managed to get a bootleg this good in 1997! Most were potatoes.

The best ever! incomparable <3 You rock Laurie!

She’s really flat in this role next to Zoe Caldwell and Patti LuPone. Surprising, really.

I had the pleasure of seeing this very production of Guys and Dolls. It was an amazing cast! I just LOVED Faith Prince as Adelaide! She stole every scene she was in! Her squeeky delivery on "A Bushel and a Peck" and "Adelaide's Lament" were spot on!

It’s a shame she never became a big star on her own. She works a lot but she’s usually a supporting role or in touring shows. She’s got a good voice and oozes charisma.

loved by Mary Lane