Stephen Sondheim's 75th: The Concert
The Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, CA
July 8, 2005
A stellar line-up of performers paid tribute to Stephen Sondheim in celebration of his 75th birthday year, including Jason Alexander, Carol Burnett, Len Cariou, Jason Danieley, Josh Groban, Angela Lansbury, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Bernadette Peters, Emmy Rossum, Elaine Stritch and Vanessa Williams. The performers were accompanied by The Los Angeles Philharmonic with Paul Gemignani as Musical Director and Conductor. The event was produced and directed by Paul Lazarus.
Barbra Streisand received a standing ovation when she walked out onto the stage near the end of the show.
“I haven't been here since 1960-something,” Barbra told the audience. “An Israeli tribute I think it was...”
“To sing a song of Sondheim's is a singer's reward. It's a gift, often a challenging and complex one, but always dazzling in its intelligence, wit, and compassion,” Barbra said.
Barbra then introduced ASCAP President (and good friend) Marilyn Bergman, who joined Warren Beatty and Barbra onstage to present Sondheim with an award commemorating the creation of Children Will Listen, a Stephen Sondheim program of the ASCAP Foundation. Sondheim came onstage to accept the award.
Left to Right: Marilyn Bergman, Stephen Sondheim, Warren Beatty, Barbra Streisand
“And one more thing!” Barbra exclaimed. “We'll all do this together, okay?”
Barbra led the audience (accompanied by The Los Angeles Philharmonic with Paul Gemignani as Musical Director and Conductor) in a round of “Happy Birthday.” Barbra quipped to Sondheim during the song, “Who said I didn't sing?”
The live concert was produced and directed by Paul Lazarus. Watch video of Streisand on stage at the Bowl below ...
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