Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
"Celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday with Broadway's best and the New York Philharmonic."
Originally released in 2010. Sondheim! The Birthday Concert is a music film. directed by Lonny Price.
Starring David Hyde Pierce, Laura Benanti, and Matt Cavenaugh
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).
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Thirteen
- Ellen M. Krass Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 m...
Who directed Sondheim! The Birthday Concert?
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert was directed by Lonny Price.
How long is Sondheim! The Birthday Concert?
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Sondheim! The Birthday Concert released?
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert was released on November 16, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sondheim! The Birthday Concert?
The main cast of Sondheim! The Birthday Concert includes David Hyde Pierce, Laura Benanti, Matt Cavenaugh, Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark.