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Photo Coverage: SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert - Part Two

By: Mar. 18, 2010
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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.

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George Hearn

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Michael Cerveris

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Michael Cerveris

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Michael Cerveris

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George Hearn

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George Hearn and Michael Cerveris

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George Hearn and Michael Cerveris

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George Hearn and Michael Cerveris

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George Hearn and Michael Cerveris

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George Hearn and Michael Cerveris

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George Hearn and Michael Cerveris

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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Blaine Hoven & Maria Riccetto

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David Hyde Pierce

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David Hyde Pierce

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David Hyde Pierce

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Bernadette Peters, Audra McDonald, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Patti LuPone & Elaine Stritch with David Hyde Pierce

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Bernadette Peters, Audra McDonald, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Patti LuPone & Elaine Stritch with David Hyde Pierce

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Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Elaine Stritch, Audra McDonald

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie and Elaine Stritch

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Marin Mazzie

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Audra McDonald

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Audra McDonald and Elaine Stritch

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Audra McDonald

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Audra McDonald

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Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Elaine Stritch, Audra McDonald

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Donna Murphy and Elaine Stritch

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Donna Murphy and Elaine Stritch

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Donna Murphy and Elaine Stritch

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Donna Murphy and Elaine Stritch

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Donna Murphy

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Donna Murphy

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Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Elaine Stritch, Audra McDonald

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Bernadette Peters

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Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch

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Bernadette Peters

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Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Donna Murphy, Elaine Stritch, Audra McDonald

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Elaine Stritch and Patti LuPone

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Elaine Stritch and Patti LuPone

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Patti LuPone

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Patti LuPone

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Patti LuPone

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Elaine Stritch and Patti LuPone

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Elaine Stritch and Patti LuPone

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Elaine Stritch and Patti LuPone

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Elaine Stritch

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Elaine Stritch

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Elaine Stritch

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Elaine Stritch

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Elaine Stritch

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Elaine Stritch

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Birthday Wish to Sondheim with Laura Benanti, Chip Zien, Joanna Gleason, Jason Danieley, Marin Mazzie, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Paul Germignani, Patti LuPone, George Hearn, Audra McDonald

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Birthday Wish to Sondheim with Bobby Steggert, Laura Osnes, Blaine Hoven, Maria Riccetto, Laura Benanti, Chip Zien, Joanna Gleason, Jason Danieley

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Birthday Wish to Sondheim with Laura Benanti, Chip Zien, Joanna Gleason, Jason Danieley, Marin Mazzie, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Paul Germignani, Patti LuPone, George Hearn, Audra McDonald

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Birthday Wish to Sondheim with Blaine Hoven, Maria Riccetto, Laura Benanti, Chip Zien, Joanna Gleason, Jason Danieley, Marin Mazzie, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, George Hearn

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Birthday Wish to Sondheim with Chip Zien, Joanna Gleason, Jason Danieley, Marin Mazzie, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters

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Stephen Sondheim

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Stephen Sondheim

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