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Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Actors: Kevin Anderson, George Lee Andrews, Harolyn Blackwell, Peter Blanchet, The Boys Choir of Harlem
Director: Kirk Browning
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music Video & Concerts, Musicals & Performing Arts
NR     2002     1hr 26min

Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall includes: Symphonic Sondheim: Sweeney Todd, Evening Introduction, Loveland/Getting Married Today, Back in Business, Good Thing Going, Losing My Mind/You Could Drive a Person Crazy, ...  more »

     
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Actors: Kevin Anderson, George Lee Andrews, Harolyn Blackwell, Peter Blanchet, The Boys Choir of Harlem
Director: Kirk Browning
Creators: Gary Bradley, David Thompson
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music Video & Concerts, Musicals & Performing Arts
Sub-Genres: Comedy, Drama, Pop, Musicals
Studio: Bmg Special Product
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen
DVD Release Date: 04/16/2002
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1999
Release Year: 2002
Run Time: 1hr 26min
Screens: Color,Full Screen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English
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Movie Reviews

Excellent celebration!
Fausto Viana | 12/16/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The video shows an all-star cast performing Sondheim's songs. Special attention is required all the time because of the high quality of the interpreters but I have to choose my favorites : Liza Minelli is superb, Glenn Close is fantastic in "Send in the Clows" and you will simply adore the girl that sings "Broadway Baby"! Have lots of fun and enjoy the diversity of the work of this composer. Must have it."
A Memorable Night At Carnegie Hall
zapasnik | New York, New York United States | 01/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"On June 10, 1992, I had the good fortune to be in the audience for "Sondheim - A Celebration At Carnegie Hall." As someone who has seen the original Broadway casts of every Sondheim show since (and including) "Company," I can only say that this was a THRILLING concert. And though some numbers have been omitted, this DVD captures the excitement of that memorable evening. Bill Irwin's hilarious opening monologue apologized for Angela Lansbury not being on hand to host the celebration. This of course alluded to Ms. Lansbury's great success presiding over the Tony Award telecasts, and how she'd become everyone's first choice to host ALL theatrical events. The audience got the joke and thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Irwin's routine. From all indications even Ms. Lansbury was amused; she happily narrated the "Anyone Can Whistle" concert at Carnegie Hall three years later.Madeline Kahn delighted the crowd with her rendition of "Getting Married Today" and, based on the strength of her performance that night, was also invited to participate in the "Anyone Can Whistle" concert.Other rousing highlights included (and this is just a partial list) Liza Minnelli's "Back In Business," Dorothy Loudon's "Losing My Mind"/"You Could Drive A Person Crazy," Patti LuPone's "Being Alive," Karen Ziemba & Bill Irwin's "Sooner Or Later," Patrick Cassidy & Victor Garber's "Ballad Of Booth," Bernadette Peters' "Not A Day Goes By," Harolyn Blackwell's "Green Finch & Linnet Bird," the New York City Opera's "Weekend In The Country," and Glenn Close's "Send In The Clowns." Paul Gemignani (Sondheim's conductor of choice) performed his usual magic with the orchestra, and - if that wasn't enough - a proud Stephen Sondheim appeared at the end to set up the evening's moving finale, "Sunday." As you can imagine, this was a night of old-fashioned, full-throttle Broadway charisma. Truly an evening to remember!"
Disappointed that the full performance not shown
Fausto Viana | 11/15/2000
(3 out of 5 stars)

"I am a huge Sondheim fan, but I am disappointed that some of the performances that made the CD recording did not make it to the videotape. For example, the medley of "Waiting for the Girls Upstairs - Love, I Hear - Live Alone and Like It" would have been enjoyable to watch, as was the "Remember" piece from "A Little Night Music." It makes an uneducated viewer wonder why these people join everyone in singing the end to "A Weekend in the Country." The order in which they present the songs is a little perplexing. This videotape would work much better if they maintained the integrity of the production by presenting everything in the manner in which it was performed."
I love Sondheim!, but this DVD doesn't include everything.
NAP | 06/08/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I only give this DVD 4 stars (instead of the 5 I would normally give anything Sondheim) because I was gravely disappointed that they included only about half the show!!! I have had the CD of A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (which was taped live from the show, including audience reactions) for YEARS, listening and wishing I could see what the audience saw as well as being able to hear. When I discovered it was finally out on DVD, I was overjoyed. Next thing I know I got it for my birthday! What the DVD showed was great, but boy was it a let down that it didn't have everything in the show. If they can put all the songs in the CD version, surely they could have put the complete show of Sondheim-A Celebration at Carnegie Hall out for us."