On Monday, March 15, 2010, the New York Philharmonic celebrated Stephen Sondheim with its star-studded Spring Gala. The show was taped for future airing on PBS.
This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist included Stephen Sondheim's most enduring orchestral music and songs, in addition to rarely-heard material. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, conducted the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.
The evening included songs and orchestral pieces from Sondheim musical theater favorites such as Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Pacific Overtures, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Anyone Can Whistle, along with a suite from music he wrote for the film Reds, which has never before been performed live.
Photos by Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.
George Hearn and Michael Cerveris
George Hearn and Michael Cerveris
George Hearn and Michael Cerveris
George Hearn and Michael Cerveris
George Hearn and Michael Cerveris
George Hearn and Michael Cerveris
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Bernadette Peters, Audra McDonald, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Patti LuPone & Elaine Stritch with David Hyde Pierce
Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Elaine Stritch, Audra McDonald
Marin Mazzie and Elaine Stritch
Audra McDonald and Elaine Stritch
Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Elaine Stritch, Audra McDonald
Donna Murphy and Elaine Stritch
Donna Murphy and Elaine Stritch
Donna Murphy and Elaine Stritch
Donna Murphy and Elaine Stritch
Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Elaine Stritch, Audra McDonald
Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch
Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Elaine Stritch, Audra McDonald
Elaine Stritch and Patti LuPone
Elaine Stritch and Patti LuPone
Elaine Stritch and Patti LuPone
Elaine Stritch and Patti LuPone
Elaine Stritch and Patti LuPone
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