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Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

2010Movie1 h 56 minNR

Music
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

A nostalgic, wholesome music movie about show business and pop culture, with standout score and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday with Broadway's best and the New York Philharmonic.

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).

Feels like

  • Broadway Tribute Concert
  • Musical Theater Showcase
  • Celebration of Legacy
  • Star-Studded Performance
  • Lyrical Wit and Wordplay
  • Orchestral Grandeur
  • Nostalgic Homage
  • High-Energy Show Tunes
  • Cultural Institution Event

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Lonny Price
Written by
David Hyde Pierce, Lonny Price
Produced by
Lonny Price, Ellen Krass, Matt Cowart
Music by
Alan Gilbert

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Facts

November 16, 2010 · 1 h 56 min · NR

Released
November 16, 2010
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States

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4 questions, like "Is Sondheim! The Birthday Concert worth watching?"

Questions about Sondheim! The Birthday Concert

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Is Sondheim! The Birthday Concert worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.6).

Is Sondheim! The Birthday Concert okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Sondheim! The Birthday Concert?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Sondheim! The Birthday Concert?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.