Sondheim's 75th

Highlights from the Hollywood Bowl celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 75th birthday, July 8, 2005. From Act One (in order of appearance): Illustrated Overture, Anne Hathaway, Erick McCormack, Alexander Gemignani, Stephanie d'Abruzzo, Jason Alexander, Bernadette Peters, Marin Mazzie, Barbara Cook, Josh Groban, Vanessa Williams, Jason Daniely, James Barbour, Audra McDonald. From Act Two (beg. at 25:54) (in order of appearance): Elaine Stritch, Audra McDonald, Marin Mazzie, Eric McCormack, Carol Burnett, Barbara Cook, Angela Lansbury, Len Cariou, Bernadette Peters, Barbra Streisand, Marilyn Bergman, Warren Beatty, Stephen Sondheim

[@SweatyOracle]

Something for the quarantine!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Yes indeed---hope it entertains.

[@oliver91ist]

It’s bittersweet to watch this, sweet that it’s the whole thing, bitter cause some of the cast aren’t with us anymore.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Actually it's not the whole thing, it's my selection of the most interesting items. Several of the numbers here have been previously posted on KZbin, but several have not. And this is the "illustrated" version.

[@athenaizawesome]

I have to say the biggest treasure amongst all these gems may be Barbara Cook and Josh Groban. Two of the most beautiful voices in an unexpected Sondheim duet.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Yes, unexpectedly touching

[@Sakrysta]

I love the multi-generational aspect of this duet - the young artist admiring and taking inspiration from the mature muse. 🥰 I’d love to see Josh as George in a full production someday!

[@melodramaboy]

Oh, Barbara. Glorious. You are so deeply missed.

[@louisasnape6278]

Yikes that rendition of Losing my Mind is impeccable. It's almost impossible to believe something so controlled and clean and pure could come from someone nearly 80. Wow.

[@peteralfano4278]

....and then to see who we've lost...Marin, Barbara and the wildly crazy and amazing Elaine. We have been blessed having them when we did.

[@F-G-Silva]

Beautiful, Marin Mazzie's rendition of In Buddy's Eyes is sublime. Thanks for sharing.

[@Paigeturnernyc]

Agreed!

[@petradonovan5161]

All the crown jewels of Broadway celebrating one of the greatest composer lyricists of the millenium. Thank you for this. Marin Mazzie is extraordinary as is her husband Jason Daniely. No one has ever bettered her singing of Back to Before in Ragtime. I had the great pleasure and privilege of meeting her a few years ago, She was as beautiful and charming as I imagined she would be. Such a loss as are so many others in the cast.

[@TheKelJacob]

Silly me, I looked up Len Cariou to see when he died and HE'S STILL LIVING! He's younger than Hearn (86, because he was a year behind my Mom in their Memphis drama class) at only 80.

[@mdstudio]

TheKelJacob Tune in to CBS on Fridays at 10pm to see him every week. :)

[@Rocketjay12]

It was both wonderful and sad to see and hear Marin Mazzie again.So glad to have videos like this to remember her performances.

[@peteralfano4278]

Another piece of gold from you. Thank you..... I had the privilege of having drinks with Sondheim at his house soon after Sweeny opened...such a nice man....

[@mister_vegas]

Imagine how thrilling this was for Carol Burnett, whose childhood home was five minutes away from the Hollywood Bowl.

[@FolliesFan-yu8mf]

A real pick-me-up! The beginning montage alone is wonderful (those colour photos...!) and the performances delectable (Nellie and Sweeney reunited are beyond words). The overture gave me goosebumps, especially when they played the chords to "Johanna" to accompany "Send in the Clowns." To think it all comes from just one man. And I love the dress Ms Burnett is wearing! And to think Ms Stritch came only as a second choice to sing "Broadway Baby"... to Mel Brooks, no less.

[@reganhunter1861]

I attended the Saturday night performance. Wow, has its been 15 years?

[@mayadg16]

Amazing (and just in time for his 90th birthday)!

[@jacob951245457]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Here I am locked in, like we all are due to this Corona Virus and you come along and save a life.

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

Thank you!

[@jandreidrn]

R.I.P. to Marin Mazzie, Barbara Cook, Elaine Stritch, Angela Lansbury, Marilyn Bergman, and of course, Stephen Sondheim.

[@crimsoncrow]

This is my favorite Tonight Quintet

[@ambrosecars2124]

Dean Jones, whatta voice and whatta man. Thanks for the memories.

[@richardgornalle4536]

Thanks for this fabulous pick-me-up concert. It is a wow!

[@cor-z8m]

Was in audience for his 80th... amazing highlight!!

[@richardbocanegra5945]

The most powerful voice of the night was Audra McDonald .. she DID not need a mike to fill out the Hollywood Bowl. I loved that Barbra Streisand made an appearance @ the end .. a phenomenal and inspiring night for Sondheim lovers.. 🎉❤😂

[@christopherbush9027]

This is exactly what the doctor ordered today!!! Thank you as always Spiderwoman!!!

[@louisasnape6278]

Literally! So true. Thank you so so much for posting this - where do you find it all! You're a wonder :) provided such genuine happiness for a lot of us at this time.

[@scottnicbutler]

Thank-you for this gem. But listening to Marin Mazzie's 'In Buddy's Eyes' I mean if you have tears...

[@mostlysondheim1930]

Thank you for posting!!!!

[@Hwilki]

Today’s my birthday so I’m going to pretend they’re all celebrating me! 🥳

[@TheBeverly7]

Happy Birthday 🎂 Henry Wilkinson

[@Hwilki]

beverly lipscomb Haha thank you!

[@TheBeverly7]

@@Hwilki Enjoy yourself 😊

[@sameaston9587]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@peteralfano4278]

Happy Birthday!!!! I'm sure they are celebrating you too!

[@geaj]

Aurora, you treasure!

[@damienburke288]

A man of genius and beauty

[@vmirandi]

I was there! It was marvelous!

[@jayhartbarger2793]

I would love if they produced a video of Merrily . Ah for the good old days of PBS.

[@barbarahourigan8462]

Pure magic❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!

[@rabbitfishtv]

This is a treasure!

[@elwinhwang]

Thanks for sharing！！！❤️

[@r.i.p.volodya]

It's wonderful to experience the celebration 😁(but I'd've enjoyed it more if they's kept the camera still...)

[@Sean-xt7kd]

By any chance do you know where I can find a full video of his 75th birthdaY without cuts? My school choir performed during this and I think it would be amazing if I can find the clip. Thanks for everything.

[@AuroraRoz]

I love Audra McDonald, she has an amazing voice and technique, but "Not A Day Goes By" is sung best by Bernadette Peters in my opinion...I always cry when I hear Bernadette performing the song.

[@theviciouslily]

Live, from Springfield, the entertainment capital of this state...

[@salvatorelaverdi7755]

Audra = Life

[@melisaez]

Audra...Heartbreakingly Beautiful

[@rogerwelsh2335]

Len and Angela are still un-beatable in Sweeney Todd.

[@anhw3303]

Thank you! But do you know why a Sondheim bday celebration was held in July instead of March?

[@RobtinOH]

Hollywood Bowl concerts only run in summer.

[@Alex-nf1jy]

i was sad that Gypsy wasnt in here with all the other songs :(

[@eugenelorenzo8675]

That overture

[@ashsexydivah]

Lea Salonga must be included here…

[@damienburke288]

Are they making Gypsy Movie?

[@johnpickford4222]

@damienburke288: According to the results of the tea leaves and when the Fortune Teller read Streisand’s palm, if she was too young at 25 for HELLO, DOLLY!, then at 80, she’s too old for “Rose” in GYPSY. So, no movie.