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Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010)

Join us for a rousing celebration of the life and works of one of Broadway's greatest legends — the one and only Stephen Sondheim. For the master composer and lyricist's 80th birthday, many of musical theater's brightest stars gathered in March of 2010 to perform more than two dozen sensational numbers from Sondheim's illustrious career, and several of these enduring songs are performed by the original Broadway cast members. David Hyde Pierce hosts this magical event with Stephen Sondheim's longtime collaborator Paul Gemignani conducting the New York Philharmonic. Originally broadcast as an episode of the PBS series "Great Performances" (season 38, episode 2).

  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of David Hyde PierceDavid Hyde PierceSelf - Host
  • Photo of Laura BenantiLaura BenantiSelf
  • Photo of Matt CavenaughMatt CavenaughSelf
  • Photo of Michael CerverisMichael CerverisSelf
  • Photo of Victoria ClarkVictoria ClarkSelf
  • Photo of Jenn ColellaJenn ColellaSelf
  • Photo of Jason DanieleyJason DanieleySelf
  • Photo of Joanna GleasonJoanna GleasonSelf
  • Photo of Nathan GunnNathan GunnSelf
  • Photo of George HearnGeorge HearnSelf

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