Some of Broadway's leading lights came together for this celebration of the art of the stage musical, featuring 24 showstopping numbers from some of the biggest successes ever to grace the Great White Way. Selections include
Liza Minnelli performing "Some People" from
Gypsy;
Andrea McArdle singing "Look for the Silver Lining" and "Tomorrow," from
Annie;
Bebe Neuwirth and
Karen Ziemba teaming up for "Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag" from
Chicago;
Jennifer Holliday reprising her star-making number from
Dreamgirls with "And I Tell You I'm Not Going;"
Elaine Stritch singing "The Ladies Who Lunch" from
Company; and
Nell Carter belting out the title number from
Ain't Misbehavin'.
Tony Roberts and
Robert Morse also weigh in with a tribute to the ladies of the stage as they sing "The Beauty that Drives a Man Mad" from
Sugar. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide