Company curtain call following the loss of Sondheim

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2 жыл бұрын

November 26, 2021
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
It was very strange to watch the show knowing Sondheim is no longer in the world, when only last week, Sondheim was two seats behind me watching his show. At the end of The Ladies Who Lunch, Patti teared up and lifted her glass to the heavens to toast him. The cast did an amazing job - their performances tonight were inspired. An emotional night all around.

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@Waggers789 2 жыл бұрын

You can see how heartbroken they all are. We have lost our musical Shakespeare. But what a legacy.

@sirjoshyyy_2024 2 жыл бұрын

The West Side Story remake comes out into theaters on my 16th birthday, I wish I could’ve thanked him for the best birthday present. I will always love him.

@TheHManShow 2 жыл бұрын

They’re going to dedicate it to him I’m sure

@johndalton3180 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday, kid. Bring Sondheim into the future.

@colonyofrats4193 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHManShow they better

@jakeyboy7779 2 жыл бұрын

He is always with us. ❤️❤️

@andrewmacb 2 жыл бұрын

It's not a remake..... It's a new adaptation with an entirely new book and screenplay. There's a huge difference.

@bowtoyoursensei554 2 жыл бұрын

They are true pros. The show went on, and they smiled through the tears. RIP Mr. Sondheim.

@marshagoldstein2434 2 жыл бұрын

Such a bittersweet moment. I loved Patti's very maternal brushing of Katrina Lenk's hair💚😢

@WyoTeacherDude 2 жыл бұрын

My heart is broken. You will live on wherever there is beauty, Mr. Sondheim.

@luminapontmercy5890 2 жыл бұрын

May his memory be a blessing. I know I would not have been able to hold it together had i been in the audience (or on stage / behind the curtain!) that night. I’m honestly still in denial but I know the heavy grief will hit soon. He lived 91 years, but I thought for sure he’d live to see his 100s. I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say his work touched millions, possibly billions, of people. It hurts so much that he’s gone but I love the unity of the theatre community…we’ve all come together in mourning. “No one leaves for good.”

@TimeIdle 2 жыл бұрын

I know. But he truly "lived" to the end. Was working on a musical with collaborators. He gave a 90 minute interview in the Times just this last Sunday and then went to see double shows at the theater earlier this week. A true loss, but he left us so much.

@QuikVidGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimeIdle what were they writing

@TimeIdle 2 жыл бұрын

@@QuikVidGuy From New York Times... "For years he had been collaborating with the playwright David Ives and the director Joe Mantello on a new musical, most recently titled “Square One,” adapted from two movies directed by Luis Buñuel."

@mattdeans9873 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimeIdle Ohhhh how I wish SS had been able (if he wanted to that is) to write/compose the score for The Visit. If you've ever read the actual Durrenmatt play and not the various adaptations, I think he would have have had a blockbuster on his hands.

@TheContessa52 2 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with Stephen Sondheim on a Friday night in 1984. I was lazing on the couch and put on PBS. Great Performances was broadcasting "Sweeney Todd" . I was half asleep but woke up saying to myself "what IS that ? It was hilarious, haunting and one of the most beautiful pieces of music I had ever heard. My world changed that day. Good night Maestro. Rest Well. It was better with you in this world but God called you home. Make music for the angels for eternity. May heaven be one grand theater.

@Luke_The_Musical 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Waitress the night it happened and they also gave a little curtain call speech. I looked around the theatre and everyone was hugging each other sobbing, just goes to show how powerful Sondheim was with everything he did.

@RR-qv8uz 2 жыл бұрын

I performed in a college version of COMPANY circa 2003 in Western Sydney, Australia. Such an absolute thrill to have been a part of Mr Sondheim's legacy even in the southern hemisphere. I recall our very first rehearsal and reading the incomprehensible score-then suddenly when it all came together and I was besotted, bewildered and bemused but mainly completely captivated by the complexities that seamlessly melded in such mind blowing form! Yes Mr Stephen Sondheim has touched many souls even as far as Australia and this young adult who was searching to be understood artistically. May God bless you Mr Sondheim. R.i.p. Your legacy will live on through every single composition, every single note, every single performer that has the honour of performing your stunning pieces. Thank you eternally.

@dylansmith1833 2 жыл бұрын

It’s gonna be hard for me to see this show when I come next month. Sondheim was a major inspiration to me and many others. Theatre won’t be the same without him.

@jakeyboy7779 2 жыл бұрын

Truly, he left a huge mark. He is always with us! ❤️

@KarinvanAs 2 жыл бұрын

I met my husband in 1986 in the La Mar Theatre in Amsterdam, I played Martha in Company, he was the sound engineer. We've been married for 30 years now. Sondheim will always be in our head. Our song is: Not a day goes by!

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful story - thank you for sharing!

@danholden4344 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Mr Sondheim. Say "Hello" to Ms. Stritch for us.

@michaelmiller1215 2 жыл бұрын

And to Dorothy Louden.

@roxbuchanan6357 2 жыл бұрын

And Anthony Perkins.

@SweatyGreaseMan 2 жыл бұрын

The cast of Hadestown dedicated the song “We Raise Our Cups” and drank to Stephen at Saturday nights performance, it was a shocking way to find out, but it was done eloquently, RIP Stephen.

@annienoelle4964 2 жыл бұрын

sondheim changed my life, truly. he was a real genius in every way. i am so devastated, i cannot put it into words. i wish i could thank him. may his memory be a blessing

@petemichael4512 2 жыл бұрын

When genius lives among us and has such an impact on our hearts and souls as an artist in the entertainment world, it is more of a personal loss because of that impact. Put being a musician, a performer, and entertainer yourself into the mix just adds to that feeling of loss. Thank God the inspired contributions of Sondheim and others we love will always live as new listeners and new audiences discover them.

@DanielA-lv8ek 2 жыл бұрын

I was watching Freestyle Love Supreme when the news came out. I ended up visiting outside the theatre just as the show ended and prayed. Sondheim is forever my inspiration as I continue to write my own plays and musicals

@corra7 2 жыл бұрын

Still so so sad. For theatre people we will always remember where we were when we heard the news.

@beek.4860 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Company almost exactly a week before Sondheim’s death. I think that made it hit harder for me when I found out, but I’m also glad that I got to see his work while he was still in the world. He lives on through his music and always will

@beaellie9766 2 жыл бұрын

He might have been there that night. He saw it a few nights before he passed.

@beek.4860 2 жыл бұрын

@@beaellie9766 Oh wow, that's interesting. I was at the Saturday night show, November 20.

@beaellie9766 2 жыл бұрын

@@beek.4860 There's a NY Times article that says he was at the first preview. Not sure of the date (Nov. 15?)

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

@@beaellie9766 if you look at the video on this channel from Company’s return, I put in a brief clip of him waving to the audience before the show. He sat two seats diagonally behind me. I was able to look over my shoulder a few times (I limited myself) to see how he enjoyed the show, which he very much did. It felt surreal to be back watching the show the very next week knowing he had just passed. Still, it was comforting to be with a whole audience full of people who also felt that loss.

@leoperegrino 2 жыл бұрын

God bless his soul, he was so gifted, he shared it with us, blessings Maestro, I will always remember you with love

@Countfoscolikesmice 2 жыл бұрын

awww patti lupone brushing katrina lenk's hair out of her eyes.

@harlemhomme 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, genius---there aren't enough superlatives to describe Mr . Sondheim. What a footprint he's left!

@BrendaAnderson 2 жыл бұрын

Two of my friends were in the audience this night as well. I shall share with them.

@tillchakraborty7482 2 жыл бұрын

The last seconds looked as if Patti LuPone has died, with all the Roses under her picture.

@this-is-alliecat 2 жыл бұрын

May his memory be a blessing

@purplequeen8318 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@childrenaremaggots1969 2 жыл бұрын

Aww, tbh, this is kind of sad! The original conductor was amazing! I'm sad I never got to see the show but I'll check the age restriction to see if this musical is appropriate for me or not because I'm only 12!

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

There’s some cursing and a lovemaking scene but nothing graphic, you’d be fine.

@Butlinsgvn6 2 жыл бұрын

You’ll love it

@Dead-or-Alive1985 2 жыл бұрын

Christopher blowing a kiss to the sky is what broke me

@nathanmassam9102 2 жыл бұрын

I thought at first that when the gesture to the musicians was made that they were thanking Stephen Sondheim

@SamTemple 2 жыл бұрын

1:26 True Friend Move

@susanpayer3472 2 жыл бұрын

He’ll of a way to find out! Why didn’t this make any news? The first musical I saw on Broadway was Sweeney! Original cast! I had already long been a fan! A star has fallen on Broadway, and in the movies!

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

It was all over the news here - but I’m in New York, so that may be the difference. Sorry you found out this way!

@jamesteroh 2 жыл бұрын

I was there Saturday night and found out Sondheim died just a couple minutes before the show started and was in my seat (friend texted me). Where you the one recording it on a cellphone in the aisle? If so you were right beside my seat LOL. Love the tribute they did right before the show started.

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

That wasn’t me, that was someone with the show. Glad you were able to be there.

@roncheesbrough7266 2 жыл бұрын

@frannymcb_ 2 жыл бұрын

Patti fixing her hair 💖

@marshagoldstein2434 2 жыл бұрын

If you're not familiar with it, watch the gem of a little movie CAMP-based on a musical theater camp.

@marshagoldstein2434 2 жыл бұрын

Watch for a young,amazing Robin de Jesus

@dd4850 Жыл бұрын

They all seem so broken 😢

@stephenbressler3292 2 жыл бұрын

Not a day goes by, that your not some how a part of my life!

@alysononoahu8702 2 жыл бұрын

Bobby baby

@billygonzales4446 2 жыл бұрын

Was there a speech prior to the show?

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

There was. I heard it but didn't get it on film because I got held after getting the last cancellation ticket. Just looked on YT and found this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q65ie9OcqdOXpH0.html

@billygonzales4446 2 жыл бұрын

@@yayshowvids6427 So precious, thank you :)

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

@@billygonzales4446 you’re welcome - such an unforgettable night

@qbob4202 2 жыл бұрын

I saw Book of Mormon that night

@stephenbressler3292 2 жыл бұрын

Something just broke!

@chrishaines1677 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry why so many cast players in this heartfelt curtain call.

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

@MM-cy1tc 2 жыл бұрын

This show was great but the lead KL was not very strong in my opinion. I thank Stephen Sondheim for his brilliance. This show as definitely a different version. I can appreciate both.

@wormswithteeth 2 жыл бұрын

So no one said anything?

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

Before the show kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q65ie9OcqdOXpH0.html

@aarongilmore1254 2 жыл бұрын

I thought maybe they would have said something

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

They did. Someone else got the pre-show: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q65ie9OcqdOXpH0.html

@TyroneBeiron 2 жыл бұрын

Has Broadway forgotten to honour one of their Greats by 'dimming the lights' in Tribute? Maybe, too many of us in the older generations have gone, and the young ones in charge today have no idea. #DimTheLights #Broadway #SondheimRIP

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

They didn’t forget. Dimming the lights is done on a coordinated basis so all theaters go dark at the same time. This will happen in the near future. There was a pre-show tribute here (and likely at most shows).

@ericmgarrison 2 жыл бұрын

Plus curtain calls are a copyrighted part of the show (the curtain is 100% part of the framing of the play) and therefore illegal to video/copy. Just imagine if Beowulf Boritt were paid EVERY TIME some high school or community theater copied his Spelling Bee staging illegally (it happens ALL THE TIME) - he'd be living high on the hog!!!!! It's as though cell phones are now for recording confrontations and not for calling 911, or for taping Broadway shows and Boston Pops concerts illegally, rather than calling your friends later and sharing your amazing experience with them in your own words. That's why I am glad people like Yay Show Vids and others get exclusive rights ahead of time in writing for every show or curtain call that they film, so that they can be the good example and (dare I say - "set the stage") for all the other illegal videographers to follow. But yes, there will be a dimming, once they can coordinate a date.

@eggplanthose 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's planned for this coming week.

@tananario 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. What a way to needlessly jump to the wrong conclusion in your haste to piss on people. Stay klassy.

@bowtoyoursensei554 2 жыл бұрын

@@apolloadamos8771 No they didn't. Read the explanation.

@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy 2 жыл бұрын

No speech?

@yayshowvids6427 2 жыл бұрын

Someone else caught the speech here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q65ie9OcqdOXpH0.html I could hear it, but was being held once I got the last cancellation ticket, so I couldn’t record it.