Eddie Pensier writes:
25 years after they created the roles of Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett, Len Cariou and Angela Lansbury reunite for a Sondheim tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl. It goes without saying that they are of a certain age. It should also go without saying that any technical deficiencies are more than compensated by the verve and joy that these veteran performers bring to this ghoulish/hilarious number. (The video isn’t the best quality, so if you don’t know the lyrics you may want to read along.)
Related question: Does Len Cariou have the best evil laugh in showbiz?
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Sondheim is the best. This is a great reunion, even if a bit ragged! I couldn’t take watching the film because in typical Hollywood fashion they cast people who can’t actually sing in a musical that is consummately voice-driven.
My favorite Sondheim though is “Follies,” particularly the 1985 in concert version with a cast of numerous Broadway greats. Speaking of which, one can’t get enough of Barbara Cook’s rendition of “Losing my Mind.” Talk about a dame that knows how to nail the big finish. The crowd almost loses its mind when she’s done. I wish the clip lasted a few seconds longer to hear more of the outburst of adoration she gets.
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