"I Think It Is Going To Be So Emotional" - Christine Baranski On Broadway's Return

Christine Baranski returns to The Late Show to talk about working with Stephen Sondheim and how emotional it will be when Broadway shows return this September. You can see Christine Baranski in season 5 of "The Good Fight" on Paramount+. #Colbert #TheGoodFight #ChristineBaranski
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[@Xiph1980]

She's one of those people who simply owns the entire room she's in. Wonderful actress, and wonderful personality!

[@robertvernon789]

Never saw her before, but that was the first thing I thought. Women must buy daggers in bulk to throw at her 😂

[@janemillerick9614]

she was one of the main reasons I watched Cybil way back when that was on. Brilliant!

[@jonpalmer450]

@@janemillerick9614, She was one of the main reasons I watched 'The Good Wife' for all those seasons, and hope to watch the 2nd through current seasons of 'The Good Fight' if they ever get around to putting the reruns on broadcast/cable television. (I refused to be forced to pay for CBS All Access, just to watch 1 series). She was also hilarious during her guest star appearances as Leonard's mother on 'The Big Bang Theory'.

[@gingergrant6759]

Home town girl. Cheektowaga NY!!

[@maynorriveralopez9678]

Yes she's a great actress

[@shedskin01]

So rare to see Stephen looking genuinely intimidated. Speaks to the charisma, presence, beauty and talent of the great Christine Baranski!

[@brittdesmet756]

the way she owns the entire room is so magical! Queen Baranski is literally such a gorgeous icon

[@visariosorino8034]

Christine is a classy sassy lady. 😊❤️💜🤗😉😇

[@ERen-tj6jg]

🎯🧨👍

[@anne1181]

Before Cybill, Baranski was famous and in demand as a Broadway actress. She was never "just the sidekick".

[@Repomidnight]

I know Christine Baranski was in Cybill. Had to Google who “Cybill” was. Christine is what I remember most from the show.

[@sueparras6028]

Christine Baranski is a TRUE triple threat actress! Just amazing and so beautiful inside and out!❤❤👍💯✌🇨🇦

[@SushantThapaliya]

I wasn’t exposed to the Broadway scene as I’m not American, but I loved Baranski in The Good Wife and love her in The Good Fight.

[@jonpalmer450]

To be honest, MOST of America hasn't been exposed to the Broadway scene, either. This is a huge country. Other than the people who live near NYC, and the people that jet back and forth between New York and Southern California, the vast majority of Americans have never seen a Broadway show.

[@annefitz7346]

She’s a rock star. Watch Mama Mia

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

She sums up a lot of my feelings in "the good fight." Lmao

[@swiftmeswiftie60]

Love her mid Atlantic accent very old American/old hollywood

[@peachesandpoets]

She transports me back to old American movies I used to watch as a kid in Ireland. I love how she talks.

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@peachesandpoets No Vocal Fry!!!

[@JackycClark]

Wonder where she grew up ?

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@JackycClark Thanks to the wonders of *Wikipedia,* I can tell you it was Cheektowaga, NY.

[@lucysweeney8347]

@@maryrosekent8223 YES!Thank you.Totally right.

[@Jikikatojisan]

She’s the most humble actress that I know, so down to earth. And she is so drop-dead gorgeous in this jumpsuit. The first episode of The Good Fight SS5 was aired, I have it would stay away from the politic.

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

Christine Baranski is such a Jewel.

[@chaoticfairytale]

christine baranski needs to write a book. just wow, what a life

[@tinabelcher9037]

She looks beauuuutiful

[@michelebechard1523]

Christine Baranski is a legend.

[@cloud__99]

She’s so in love with what she does it’s beautiful to watch

[@uanejunilhia5396]

Yes, it's inspiring

[@lisaannrhea]

Yes, "I broke up with him." I feel you girl.

[@christopherlewis2578]

I just love Christine. Beautiful and classy lady.

[@mariekastler5391]

Oooh, La La, Christine!!! Red lip and shoe! Bringing the PARTAY❣️💃❣️💃

[@elisastuart-wilkins3808]

She is the definition of a " Living Legend " ( and what a refined lady ). ❤

[@fatherofchickens7951]

National. Treasure. ❤️

[@claudiaraffo9340]

The best guest ever, slick, chic, a lady and a superb performer!!

[@melektwelve6451]

Christine dressed like the jewel she is! She is so amazing!

[@zkbf2000]

I just adore this lady

[@m.anniejohnson5494]

I think she is just so amazing and timeless!! A true gem 💎

[@chucknyc123]

What great stories! I still have the Playbill from the original 1984 production of The Real Thing with Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close, Cynthia Nixon, Kate Burton, Peter Gallagher, and a then-unknown Christine Baranski, directed by Mike Nichols at the Plymouth Theater. I was so blown away I looked her up in the phone book -- and there she was! Remember phone books?

[@gerrialert]

Jealous

[@uanejunilhia5396]

Omgggggg please show us

[@conj764]

It's so good of Baranski to promote Cicada, Cicada (That's a Seth Meyers joke for anyone confused 😂)

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I can’t believe Stephen had Nathan Lane earlier and now Christine Baranski!! Too big stars from “Cicada Cicada”! lol. And Seth told Amber that he ran into Baranski recently with his mom. Seth’s mom made a reference to Cicada Cicada! 🤣🤣

[@sschithra]

She is 69! She is perfect and when I get old, I want to be at least 5% graceful as her.

[@gnbgffgcd3902]

Damn she looks old af. Looks at least 74

[@brianbuday8639]

She is a huge talent.Drama and comedy quite a woman. 👍👍👍😎🇨🇦 I also meant to add that she makes the world a better place.

[@ilenet9911]

The trumpet player is killing it tonight!

[@THMILLER]

Mature women that take care of themselves are divine!

[@enriqueali]

Some of them can afford the best

[@jojoba11]

I've never seen her looking so radiant! Wow :)

[@sibulelesisilana4861]

Christine Baranski is a Genius!!

[@rp3343]

She is just fabulously fabulous!!

[@ritawoman9766]

I'm a Californian born and bred. I've never had the opportunity to the pleasure of going to New York City for a visit, or to see a Broadway play. But Christine Baranski to me, epitomizes what a true Broadway star is, (in part, from having access to PBS). I don't believe there are, many of especially of that caliber. So watching the segment last night was just pure joy for me and Stephen's no slouch either!! The show has been dam good since the cast and crew has returned to the theater, I hope it just stays that way all summer at least! 🌟🎭👏🏾🎉🎶🎹🌹🗽💋🌈🙋☮️❤️

[@davidjones535]

The Bird Cage don't forget the Bird Cage with Robin William , Nathan Lane and Gene Hackman .

[@NicolaPowell8889]

Old Hollywood vibes 🔥☝️

[@kadesh111]

Is it ok to say she's one classy broad? Cause she's one CLASSy broad!!!

[@elizabethpeters6890]

Very few women these days can really epitomize NYC. Ms. Baranski is one who nails it.

[@alexbakhmatov]

She is a jewel

[@vwiss4213]

I love her...!!!

[@colletteryder3016]

I'm going to be at Company on its first night back and I can't WAIT!

[@shaonsengupta6366]

I am in awe of her! She is the best ever! I wish I cud be a tiny part of her personality!

[@ERen-tj6jg]

Adore her 💕 Smart Funny Amazing actress Activists... National treasures!

[@Kherce73]

I'm SO frick'n gay - half the reason The Good Wife / Fight is one of my favourite shows is because of her wardrobe and how she wears it 💛💛💛

[@canberkemri636]

the people in the audience really got to see two god tier masters of live performance at the same time

[@ariendezafra9793]

She is so down to earth❤️

[@nross940]

Married to my favorite soap villian Billy Clyde Tuttle, I discovered her in the 80s in 9 1/2 weeks. She looks even better now.

[@bobblues1158]

This band is the one. Please keep this unit and PLEASE feature them!

[@carolinasoto9374]

Everytime I see her, I remember The Grinch . She played the role as Martha.

[@kerikah]

When you're premiering the illustrious Cicada, Cicada, of course it's gonna be emotional.

[@mrsafrica9428]

Poor Seth 😆

[@swiftmeswiftie60]

Loved in her in mamma mia ! , The good wife and the good fight. Incredible actress!!!

[@CastOnCalamity]

And as the love interest of The Grinch. She was my favourite Who in Whoville.

[@pholliez]

And Birdcage!

[@jonpalmer450]

And as Leonard's mother on 'The Big Bang Theory'

[@telectronix1368]

And as the newspaper reporter 'puppet' in Chicago

[@jpatino3547]

She's so classy and elegant

[@jakumoku]

Please remember all of the other Theater performers in all the other Cities and Communities all over. We will rise again.

[@tatianapoltavets1996]

I just LOVE the band!!!! 👍

[@malindaskogan2572]

I love you!! She is so beautiful and funny and talented!! ❤️❤️

[@chilipuff1033]

One of the last classy ladies of Hollywood/ Broadway. Just beautiful! 💜

[@passiveagressive4983]

Class🙏🏽❤️

[@marialoera2037]

I love her!!! She looks amazing!!

[@RinN3-.]

She is so loved 🥰

[@edricaldones9639]

First time I recognised her was in Cruel Intentions. Great actress!

[@Bella418]

I absolutely love her!

[@cloud__99]

Gosh she’s gorgeous

[@giordanotirelli6028]

Happy birthday christine for your splendid 70 years and bring to an infinity to happiness and serenity from italian boy live in rome

[@silentjay01]

I assume Christine is here to promote her involvement in the Seth Meyer's penned Broadway play, "Cicada, Cicada". Its got a powerhouse cast, so I am sure its amazing.

[@WhateverHappenedToFun]

I was scrollin' down here just to find this comment!

[@1ACL]

What a pro!👍❤

[@heleneh.6055]

I got to see her in the original production of The Real Thing. To this day it’s the best play I ever saw.

[@maryjohenretty-jornales9013]

So well done!! 👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎊🤩❤️❤️

[@lealmelisa]

She looks like a goddess! ❤️

[@bridgetcollins7969]

BTW, bring Evie along -- Evie is a great audience.

[@vanessagoddess1]

just love her

[@TheKermit2110]

I know her youth is surgically retained (who wouldn’t if u had the cash and it was done right) but what surgery! Nearly 70 and she looks amazing without looking like a rubber fish.

[@sophieswan2575]

She didn’t actually have any surgery except for some fillers.

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

@@sophieswan2575 Exactly. her face is the same.

[@oldschoolman1444]

Glad to hear that she didn't feel the need to mutilate herself.

[@elisastuart-wilkins3808]

I want her dermatologist & surgeons number stat.

[@lucilleyoung5972]

Let's not forget that even if we lack the money to arrest the ravages of time...we can be beautiful if we exude it...love and all that jazz

[@gregorystokes9817]

i lover her. i love her.

[@senguptasayn]

Whenever I see her now I'm instantly reminded of her dance number in Mama Mia! The first one of course.

[@Pure_H2O_Center_LLC]

Humble and sharing the spotlite with the rest of the band~ You GUYS sound Amazing!

[@hnc52]

Seeing Baranski make her stunning entrance reminded me how much I missed showbiz during the pandemic. I loved her story about breaking up with the boyfriend who didn't know who Sondheim was. Everyone knows Sondheim now, but back then this just meant that her boyfriend was straight.

[@Dog_gone_it]

She is always such a thrill to see on stage 💫👀

[@juanarojas7448]

CHRISTINE IDK WHY BUT I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCHHHH. She is so elegant, pretty and talented✨🛐

[@popspapa7059]

One of the sexiest actors out there. Brains and then her timeless beauty. Steenburgen/10

[@Sindollx666x]

She's such a LEGEND! I love her so much in Bowfinger.

[@ms0824]

I absolutely love theater talk! I think I was born in the wrong town or the wrong time.

[@katicabogar24]

She’s chic and funny. She’d be a perfect BFF.

[@telectronix1368]

I remember when she was 'just' the sidekick character on Cybil.

[@marylhere]

And an Emmy nominated sidekick….possibly a winner. Probably a winner. Too lazy to google.

[@ivanobar1]

mary hershelman That’s good enough for me, I’ll run with it.

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

LOL Mary Ann was never "just a sidekick" in that show. She stole every scene.

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

Christine has never been Just anything.. A Jewel

[@whateverdv]

@@marylhere She won an Emmy for that.

[@uanejunilhia5396]

Ok, I Just love everything about her.

[@christianross7731]

So beautiful!!!

[@maciek19882]

I will come out as plebs... Wow, it's Leonard's mother!

[@AG-kp4sh]

She also played a delicious role in Frasier and Third Rock from the Sun. She is so seductive and cool!! Love her.

[@kamoroso94]

I'm just looking for someone to mention The Grinch.

[@tylerkochman1007]

Don’t forget the time she played “fake Melania” in one of Laura Benanti’s Melania skits here on The Late Show

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Perfect casting

[@swiftmeswiftie60]

Love her mid Atlantic accent ❤️

[@zach8025]

I love the movie, The Ref. She never fails to entertain.

[@justinemcq4503]

She's just the best, isn't she?

[@stephenriggs8177]

Colbert is dying his hair and wearing suits. Guests are dressed to the nines. ... Guess it's finally time for my haircut.

[@callmevil]

Love her!

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

She's one classy lady.

[@likebot.]

Officer, there she is! Arrest her, that's the womon who stole my heart.

[@NewMessage]

"you think your wife would mind if I took you there one night.. as a date?" oooo... looks like someone's finally getting an invite to that party he ranted about in the monologue....

[@ERen-tj6jg]

Would be heaven

[@recca7]

the first thing that comes to my mind every time I see her is, Leonard's mom!

[@JohnJones-fg1dd]

Maybe Evie wants to join Stephen and Christine.

[@michaelfoxbrass]

The only way that’s right, in my view.

[@IsaacRizard]

It's Beverly Hofstadter...!!!

[@hemnebob1]

She’s wonderful! I ❤️ her!

[@ryanprentice]

Awesome!

[@ordinaryspecialist]

Poor Seth Meyers. Colbert had Nathan Lane on and now Christine Baranski? Cicada, Cicada may never happen.

[@julianmoranartist]

Christine Baranski: "Listen to me! I just want attention; as I can mistake it for affection and feel special."

[@cherylcarlson3315]

New appreciation for SC,and he is already in high esteem