"It Couldn't Please Me More" from Broadway Backwards 2024 featuring Len Cariou and Chip Zien

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4 ай бұрын

At the 2024 edition of Broadway Backwards, two of Broadway’s most iconic leading men, Tony winner Len Cariou (Broadway’s original Sweeney Todd and TV’s Blue Bloods) and Chip Zien (Harmony, Into the Woods), exchanged not just a pineapple but a charming duet with “It Couldn’t Please Me More” from Cabaret.
Broadway Backwards was directed, written and choreographed by Robert Bartley, Backwards' creator.
A brilliant string of 11-o’clock numbers, standing ovations and LGBTQ+ joy reverberated through the historic walls at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre on March 11, 2024, when Tony Award winners, Broadway legends and newcomers alike spectacularly shared LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards.
The show raised a record $917,651 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) in New York City. The one-night-only, annual event is produced by Broadway Cares.
The elevated evening of love, community and unparalleled performances is the only annual Broadway event custom-made for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. By taking familiar songs in the Broadway canon and transforming them into queer anthems, lighthearted romps and emotional ballads, Broadway Backwards tells stories that deserve to be told onstage.
"It Couldn't Please Me More"
🎥: Bardo Arts
Directed by Robert Bartley
Conducted by Mark Janas
Orchestrated by Rob Meffe
Music Direction & Arranged by Nick Wilders
Broadway Backwards
Directed, Written and Choreographed by Robert Bartley
Producers: Jeff Brancato, Scott T. Stevens and Danny Whitman
Music Supervisors: Ted Arthur and Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Music Director: Michael Gacetta
Associate Music Directors: Nicholas Connors and Nick Wilders
Choreographers and Associate Directors: Skye Mattox and Adam Roberts
Production Stage Manager: E Sara Barnes
Casting Consultants: Mark Brandon, CSA, and Jarrett Reiche from Casting by ARC
Lighting Design: Carolyn Wong
Sound Design: Maria Renee Foucher
Prop Design: Jenna Snyder and Alexander Wylie
Costume Designers: Kitty Cassetti, Jess Gersz, Vanessa Leuck, Natalie Loveland, Tyler Carlton Williams and Nicole Zausmer
Hair Design: Ian Joseph
Makeup Design: Megan Burke

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@scottmiller7779 4 ай бұрын

What we need is a chamber musical about an elderly gay couple starring Chip & Len. That would be “Heavenly”

@lillianward2810 4 ай бұрын

New La Cage?

@battlegirldeb 4 ай бұрын

Who knew that what this world needed was a love song between Sweeney Todd and The Baker. From Sondheim to Cabaret!!

@intabaliff-anderson4945 4 ай бұрын

And I remember Len from “ A Little Night Music”.

@EricaGamet 4 ай бұрын

I didn't know who Chip was (I didn't read the description... saw Len Cariou and just clicked). Part way through whatever lyric he sang, I yelled, "THAT'S THE BAKER!!!!" I used to listen to Into the Woods and had the show on VHS... but never knew his name. So good!

@thebratqueen 4 ай бұрын

So sweet and beautiful. And what an honor to see those two performing together.

@lexithebesti Ай бұрын

omg what a show-stopping duo!!! i love old men singing love songs together

@scottishphotographer 4 ай бұрын

Someone chopping onions? How exquisite.

@gnirolnamlerf593 4 ай бұрын

Two great Broadway veterans. Thank you. And for a good cause.

@jonathanrio6587 Ай бұрын

These two are legends and this makes me so happy! Thanks to all involved!

@toddcrosby2783 4 ай бұрын

True talents! Thanks for all the years of brilliant performances, and for caring.

@deadlightsgirl 4 ай бұрын

I am DECEASED. I have just expired from adorable. Bless them both

@natowe 4 ай бұрын

What a lovely performance! Listening to those "backwards" versions always give me so much joy, thank you for sharing!

@CarolHardesty 3 ай бұрын

This is so precious and wholesome. With how crazy the world has been the last few years, we need more entertainment like this.

@whitenurseshoes 4 ай бұрын

Stunning, simply stunning !

@TikiKrissy 4 ай бұрын

This made me cry happy tears. I love Broadway Backwards.

@blondoverherre 4 ай бұрын

This couldn't please me more 😍

@Shae29 4 ай бұрын

Sooo adorable! My 9 year old self is so happy to see them both together ❤

@nrgltwrkr2225 4 ай бұрын

Aw...this made me cry, so good! So heartwarming!😅

@gnirolnamlerf593 4 ай бұрын

The most heartwarming moment in _Cabaret_ . I was so fortunate to hear and watch Lotte Lenya and Jack Gilford play the scene in New York. That was 57 years ago. The song is both gushing with romance and blessed with funny lines. "That might be nice, but, frankly, it would give me gas."

@victorias1227 4 ай бұрын

I was hoping so much that this would be posted (and thinking it unlikely because others of Mr. Cariou's tragically haven't been) that when I saw the link I shouted so loudly for joy that I had to explain what had happened to my roommate :D thank you!