Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
“Celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday with Broadway's best and the New York Philharmonic.”
Synopsis
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).
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David Hyde Pierce
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Laura Benanti
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Matt Cavenaugh
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Michael Cerveris
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Victoria Clark
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Jenn Colella
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Jason Danieley
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Joanna Gleason
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Nathan Gunn
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George Hearn
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Blaine Hoven
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Patti LuPone
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Marin Mazzie
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Audra McDonald
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John McMartin
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Donna Murphy
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Karen Olivo
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Laura Osnes
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lonny Price
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hyde Pierce, Lonny Price
- Original Title
- Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Thirteen, Ellen M. Krass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lonny Price
David Hyde Pierce, Lonny Price
Gary Bradley, Laura Young
Matt Cowart, Lonny Price, Stewart F. Lane, Bonnie Comley, Cathy Fitzpatrick
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Cowart
Producer
Lonny Price
Producer
Ellen Krass
Producer
Morton Swinsky
Producer
Gary Bradley
Editor
Laura Young
Editor
Diane von Fürstenberg
Costume Design
Lonny Price
Director
David Hyde Pierce
Writer
Lonny Price
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Sondheim! The Birthday Concert about?
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).
Who directed Sondheim! The Birthday Concert?
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert was directed by Lonny Price.
Who stars in Sondheim! The Birthday Concert?
The principal cast of Sondheim! The Birthday Concert includes David Hyde Pierce, Laura Benanti, Matt Cavenaugh, Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark.
When was Sondheim! The Birthday Concert released and how long is it?
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sondheim! The Birthday Concert?
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).