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@miajoelle8 ай бұрын
Bless whoever it was that decided to bring the theatre to tiny desk. I love this so much. They sound incredible.
@WERNERRICHMONDTV8 ай бұрын
one of the best ones i've seen
@Storkus1008 ай бұрын
I am now officially obsessed with Annaleigh Ashford. How she plays with the sounds of the accent and words....comedy genius.
@julsca37388 ай бұрын
Def exposes me to listening to the music which is wonderful since I normally don’t go to the theater
@inesjones53618 ай бұрын
Absolutely. These glimpses into Broadway are amazing.
@JohnnyZBeatZ7 ай бұрын
It would be awesome if they could get Eminem or bjork on
@nathancreek60868 ай бұрын
Annaleigh is so brave to portray Mrs Lovett as Nadja from What We Do In The Shadows
@woschaebedip8 ай бұрын
If I close my eyes I can see Nadja and Laszlo performing
@notyourboi40768 ай бұрын
Definitely caught that but thought maybe I was imagining it 😂
@katrina_SJD8 ай бұрын
Glad it wasn't just me
@justinpugh57468 ай бұрын
That's exactly who she sounds like! Lol
@musicalmaniac10008 ай бұрын
Now that you've said it, I can't unsee it 😂
@wineoneone8 ай бұрын
I love how Josh Groban is one of the most skilled baritone of our generation and also just a weird muppet man I would die for him.
@92061561758 ай бұрын
I didn't think of it til now but he would be an excellent jim Henson in a biopic
@insertcheesypunhere8 ай бұрын
as someone who's listened to josh groban since childhood, his shift from "amazingly skilled singer and kinda awkward dude" to "amazingly skilled actor and singer who's still a kinda awkward dude" is great to see. also, as someone who is neurodivergent...he has The Vibes.
@lana49528 ай бұрын
@@insertcheesypunhere I think his awkwardness makes him all the more adorable. He’s said in multiple interviews he has ADD plus has suffered from depression and anxiety since he was young, so I suppose that can be considered neurodivergent. Plus he calls himself extremely shy. But it also makes it that much more impressive that he’s achieved everything he has.
@insertcheesypunhere8 ай бұрын
@@lana4952 that doesn't surprise me. honestly im not surprised now that he made this jump, since neurodivergent people do find themselves acting in everyday life by masking and pretending to be more "normal."
@angela8970948 ай бұрын
@insertcheesypunhere he was so adorably awkward onstage when he first started. It was so cute and endearing. Now, at his solo shows, he owns the stage but can still be awkward but in a cool confident way, if that makes any sense. He's always been so talented and loveable!
@amrelarcher89908 ай бұрын
Mrs. Lovett going under the desk and not leaving Sweeney Todd's side is such a nice touch. credit to Annaleigh for that!
@nickigrace83488 ай бұрын
Soooo typical Lovett and Sweeney antics
@amrelarcher89908 ай бұрын
Sweeney’s reaction to her is also amazing. “Oh you’re doing this now? Okay” and he just moves on. Josh and Annaleigh really embodied the characters they played in this. I love them so much!
@judylinzer84218 ай бұрын
Amazing Broadway show !! Wonderful cast !!
@charleslewis17958 ай бұрын
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@charleslewis17958 ай бұрын
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@szde8 ай бұрын
Loving Annaleigh Ashford's Modern Essex Mockney But Also Weird Camp Eastern European Circus Owner Accent. It is an unexpected choice, and a brave one
@thomasjames4568 ай бұрын
It's the worst English accent I've ever heard
@kieranseale10878 ай бұрын
Definitely eastern European!
@matthewlucas49907 ай бұрын
Absolutely hilarious. I love your description, too haha. A theatre critic described her performance as "barely human", but they meant it positively.
@simhedgesrex70977 ай бұрын
Brave - I'll say! It's just all over the place. I couldn't sit through the whole show, because I find it incredibly distracting. Fire the dialect coach.
@chirilily7 ай бұрын
One of the best (funniest and most accurate) comments I've ever seen on youtube :)
@alexmueller59358 ай бұрын
Props to Joanna Carpenter for stepping in on the beggar woman's part in Johanna quartet. She's a swing for the ensemble
@emlestrange7 ай бұрын
I thought she looked so worried i was like, you got this girl! Props to her, she did awesome
@AdventuresAwait1235 ай бұрын
She was awesome, brought a tear
@henrydperrine6 ай бұрын
I love how Annaleigh plays Mrs. Lovett. Shes kinda niave in a way and shes mimicking Sweeney in a way. Trying to be like him so he likes her. Absolutely lovely decision.
@globalsoundconcerts8 ай бұрын
What an unbelievable thrill to produce record and mix this concert -- my Magnum Opus at the Tiny Desk. Thank you to everyone who trusted me with Stephen's masterpiece. Alex Lacamoire is a genius and I was so honored to work with him on this very special show. Love to everyone watching. I hope this fills your heart and that you love it as much as I do. Best belated birthday present ever. #ittakesavillage
@AMTunLimited8 ай бұрын
Are you the audio engineer for the Tiny Desks? Your work is incredible, and a shining example of how good live mixes can be
@globalsoundconcerts8 ай бұрын
@@AMTunLimitedyes! And thank you so much for listening ❤
@homebakerrr8 ай бұрын
INCREDIBLE mix
@quakerwildcat8 ай бұрын
Thank you. And Lac AmIright?
@potterydogproduction8 ай бұрын
This seems like it would be ab amazing job. The av nerd in me would love a full rundown of your process. They always sound amazing.
@nickigrace83488 ай бұрын
josh and annaleigh are so brilliant, their characters just shine through the screen. they do not need costumes or sets, that’s sweeney todd and mrs lovett right there
@JohnFix8 ай бұрын
The whole cast and orchestra is great, but Annaleigh doing all the little acting bits brings this Tiny Desk performance to the next level.
@thomasjames4568 ай бұрын
No it doesn't her English accent is awful
@trallskis8 ай бұрын
She’s easily one of the best parts of the show
@Mish6537 ай бұрын
@@trallskisagreed!
@LacedWithOreos6 ай бұрын
She makes such a charming Lovett!
@fan-fx1zb5 ай бұрын
Except her british accent is a travesty
@baileyboone54298 ай бұрын
How does Josh sound even better here than on the cast recording? You can tell he's really grown into the role. Gosh, I just love him.
@ecomaniacbali65468 ай бұрын
Josh seems to always do so well in live performances. just as an example listen to his "Stages Live"album. It's even better than the studio Stages album.
@ChienaAvtzon8 ай бұрын
He sounds incredible in the theater.
@SFranklin8 ай бұрын
I agree, he sounds incredible here.
@oogie_boogie1018 ай бұрын
@SFranklin, he sounds amazing all the time
@ihaveaplan.ijustneedmoney.97778 ай бұрын
I honestly prefer an actor's performance after they've done dozens if not hundreds of shows since the initial cast recording. Because at that point they've settled in with the role so much that they can naturally add nuances that benefits the role. One of my favorite cases is probably Bertie's Trunchbull and how his voice for her gradually became more rough and even "witch-like" as time went on. 😂
@wcdream3 ай бұрын
Josh groban as sweeney was such a killer choice. His voice is PERFECT for a character like this.
@MaskingMasc8 ай бұрын
Annaleigh is crafting such an incredible career. She is such a fantastic character actor and so impressive.
@emhu25948 ай бұрын
What is that accent
@madelynnchase42318 ай бұрын
@@emhu2594funny- I don’t know that it needs to be anything else
@lionmuesli43218 ай бұрын
I would say a failed attempt at a cockney accent @@emhu2594
@curiouslystrongsinging8 ай бұрын
The best voice of any Mrs Lovett I've ever heard.
@margaritakmp8 ай бұрын
@@emhu2594 it reminds me of Nadja from What We Do in the Shadows
@devwgtivr68 ай бұрын
Annaleigh's voice is incredible for a Tiny Desk set. The production is ultra impressive.
@SweatyOracle8 ай бұрын
Joanna Carpenter is singing the Beggar Woman. Joanna is a vacation swing who does NOT cover the role on Broadway but stepped in at the very last second with no real rehearsal so the show could go on. Today is Joanna’s last day at Sweeney Todd on Broadway (which has also been her Broadway debut) and I don’t feel like she’s getting the praises she deserves for stepping up to plate at this concert
@TaylorBrown4196 ай бұрын
She's amazing!!
@cruisindownthestreetinmy64906 ай бұрын
Absolutely incredible
@AdventuresAwait1235 ай бұрын
Awesome
@anmimc8 ай бұрын
Man, I hope they recorded this cast for video. This might be as close to seeing a performance as I will get.
@maryannefeyer63328 ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to see the matinee on 11/29. It was easily the best thing I’ve ever seen on Broadway (next to the original cast of “Ragtime,” which is saying something!)
@ecomaniacbali65468 ай бұрын
The NYC Library at Lincoln Center did a Pro-shot last week. I hope someday it's availble to the public.
@audball2178 ай бұрын
I’m freaking out!!! The woman in the black turtleneck, I was in the wizard of oz with her when she was Dorothy! It’s so cool to see her there,knowing the tiny town we came from. Everyone is incredibly talented, not surprised though ❤️❤️
@allyson--8 ай бұрын
There has GOT to be a Merrily We Roll Along: Tiny Desk Concert in the works!
@Oper9058 ай бұрын
Yes! This! Please!
@jonathanmuniz49038 ай бұрын
Concur!
@globalsoundconcerts8 ай бұрын
For real
@allyson--8 ай бұрын
Merrily Overture Appreciation Comment
@Avery_42728 ай бұрын
@@allyson--One of my favorite overtures!!
@SquarelyGames6 ай бұрын
I LOVE this version of Mrs Lovett! She is having so much fun! Does so much with her acting, still it all feels so natural. Absolutely fantastic.
@UsefullyAwesome8 ай бұрын
0:04 “My Friends” 4:48 “By the Sea” 9:17 “Johanna (Act 2 Sequence)” 15:40 “A Little Priest”
@kevinpalmer61763 ай бұрын
You rock for this!
@faithrolfes44437 ай бұрын
I love how Annaleigh's default motion was whacking/nudging/poking Josh
@xMcRsTaRx6 ай бұрын
Drives me insane how much she did that 😅😅😅😅
@DaemonMunkir8 ай бұрын
Annaleigh Ashford is a precious bean. Annaleigh Ashford is a treasure. "Actually I found some things under the desk."
@Avery_42728 ай бұрын
Maybe under the desk she found 6 magic beans from a baker and his wife, ha!
@DesireeStamat8 ай бұрын
I wonder who the guitar pics could be from?
@Shae294 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more! She’s so sweet❤
@noellegpineda8 ай бұрын
One of the absolute best Tiny Desk concerts. Annaleigh Ashford as Lovett is a perfect fit. I love how present she is in every moment.
@CompostRoses7 ай бұрын
If I took a shot every time Annaleigh Ashford hit Josh Groban with her right arm I wouldn't be alive to write this.
@Shae298 ай бұрын
Josh and Annaleigh’s chemistry is amazing! I honestly thought they’d do Green finch and linnet bird, and wasn’t expecting By the sea at all😂
@galaxy_mosaic35878 ай бұрын
Ashford is really hilarious. it is kind of refreshing that she can play such dark comedy with such ham. lol. Groban's voice is always richly comforting. thank you for this. Sondheim is always touching
@boixgenius3 ай бұрын
PLEASE continue to do more theater! I genuinely screamed when I saw this was a thing. Thank you npr
@exalted86598 ай бұрын
Josh and Annaleigh's chemistry left me speechless throughout their entire performance. Bravo!!
@timothymontes20498 ай бұрын
Fantastic. That beggar woman enunciated the lyrics so well I finally got to understand what that character keeps on saying in the fast runs. Bravo!
@solvillabaja20408 ай бұрын
I don't think Josh has ever sounded better!
@Avery_42728 ай бұрын
He's certainly taken good care of his voice!
@ZannePeace428 ай бұрын
He really has grown into a new level hasn't he! Wow.
@asmileisspecial7 ай бұрын
It feels like such a gift to hear him sing parts of the Sweeney Todd score. I’m jealous of anyone who gets to see him live.
@soleilhuangdale8 ай бұрын
the clarinet and bassoon at 18:53 are why pit is my fav 👏
@mrsdv8 ай бұрын
I just saw this in person a couple of weeks ago and was blown away by this cast. They are exceptional together. I knew that I would be blown away by Groban what I wasn't expecting was for Ashford to steal the show like she does. Their chemistry is incredible on stage but it is captured perfectly here. Perfect Christmas present NPR, I am so happy to have something to reminisce!
@DonnaLowe7 ай бұрын
I felt the same when I saw it!
@stellaminer52308 ай бұрын
18:57 the way the musicians behind them also salute had me CRACKING up, love to see the little bits and insides jokes the orchestra and crew always have!
@robbey1044 минут бұрын
No it wasn't.
@celestelalianna72767 ай бұрын
Annaleigh plays lovett so playful, I love ittt!
@AP-vx1wx8 ай бұрын
Annaleigh is having a blast. I just love her energy and charisma.
@metikabegleiter17708 ай бұрын
No one is talking about how Joanna Carpenter who is playing the Beggar Woman here is a SWING!!! I can’t believe they did not even mention that. Shoutout to the Swings and Understudies that keep these shows going and (as seen here) get nearly no recognition for their incredible work!!! ❤❤❤ 10:52
@carriejones22318 ай бұрын
She's fantastic. Kept hold of that frenetic attitude, that bit of crazy.
@ricrui38 ай бұрын
What is a SWING?
@oliviacarroll7988 ай бұрын
@@ricrui3 basically she has a ton of roles she plays- the "Beggar Woman" is not the only role she plays or even the main one- she simply goes where she's needed and she's able to do that by learning a ton off different "tracks" or roles.
@julesj23538 ай бұрын
@@ricrui3swings essentially learn the whole show so they can step in for anyone who doesn’t have a specific understudy. Depending on the show this can be up to 15ish people’s roles. They can step in for other ensemble members, smaller characters, etc. They are ready and able to dance and sing most anything in the show. It’s a huge amount of work and takes a lot of talent and effort to be that versatile and know that many parts. Swings and understudies also enable schedules to be a bit flexible - makes it so people can take a day off, stay home when sick or do PR stuff like this event. They are the unsung heroes of many shows. There are also swing technicians who move into various technical roles backstage.
@metikabegleiter17708 ай бұрын
@@ricrui3 a swing is a performer who is not usually onstage but learns as many as 12 “tracks” or roles in the show (12 is extreme; I’d say 5 is about average) This can include lead roles or ensemble roles. They often go on for ensemble roles when one of the ensemble members is filling in for a lead. So for example Let’s say the person playing Johanna is out sick. Someone in the ensemble who knows that role will play it, but now someone needs to fill in that ensemble role… that will be the swing! Not to further confuse you, but Joanna here is a vacation swing which means she used to be a full time swing in the show but now only comes in when people are out on vacation or injury. This is because she’s in rehearsals for a new show at Mcc called the connector that is set to open mid January. She just took her final bow in Sweeney. What’s even MORE impressive is that the beggar woman is not one of the roles she covered as a swing. She never went on as the beggar woman; never *technically* learned this role so it’s more impressive that she is filling In ❤️
@jacobebersole71387 ай бұрын
I absolutely love the Mrs. Lovett voice, it scratches a weird itch in my brain
@andreabersoza25883 ай бұрын
I could listen to Josh Groban forever. Also Maria Bilbao is so incredibly talented. I'm so glad she's on the 2023 recording
@pati25708 ай бұрын
What a gift for the theatre kids. ❤
@averynewtown27828 ай бұрын
For everybody!
@338holly8 ай бұрын
As a former chior kid I saw Josh Groban and hit play.
@roisin11596 ай бұрын
Rightt
@Cyberthug2000Күн бұрын
Absolutely MAGNIFICENT......🎉🎉
@llPAIGEll5 ай бұрын
Love Josh Groban. Such an amazing voice.
@TheDriedfrogpills8 ай бұрын
Shout out to the orchestra members doing so much work
@theothercastlepodcast7 ай бұрын
I and my entire family were on the fence about JG as Sweeney Todd. Threw this on in the background during Christmas dinner and everyone stopped to listen. We were completely enthralled.
@inferno-.8 ай бұрын
annaleigh ashford gives me so much joy😄😄
@KennyRubenis8 ай бұрын
Loved it! I get such a big smile on my face when I see how much fun Annaleigh is having as Mrs Lovett. Wish I could see the show again :)
@SpeedyJavve8 ай бұрын
Couldn't stop thinking about Andy Bernard being crushed seeing his younger brother outshine him in the very same musical he performed in and as the lead no less. 😄
@TomeWorm6 ай бұрын
I would pay good money to see Andy and Walter, Jr. do a Sweeney singoff!!
@JosephJohnson-gu5fw8 ай бұрын
I honestly did not know what to expect and wow oh wow wow I am just floored by annalee ashford's charm as Mrs Lovett and Josh Groban as Sweeney is just there are no words It's just so beautiful
@KristinaEmilyOfficial8 ай бұрын
Musical theatre tiny desks are my new favourite thing in the world! This is so good! 😍 keep them coming! ❤
@connell88 ай бұрын
I just saw Sweeney Todd this week, what a gift to then get the Tiny Desk accompaniment 2 days later! I just wanted to say how fantastic Josh’s enunciation is. When the whole ensemble sang they were amazing, but I was getting a little lost and then Josh came out and his enunciation was impeccable - I could follow everything. Like, it was so good that that was my immediate thought and first comment to describe how good the show is!
@connell88 ай бұрын
And then the second comment would be about Lovett and Sweeney’s chemistry and Ashford’s performance. Ugh I mean this show was everything
@lezzlemynezzle8 ай бұрын
This is so true, I often couldn’t hear the words some of the other people sang during the show but could always hear Josh’s lyrics
@JP.Egerton7 күн бұрын
How sublime! I wish I could see the live in theatre with these very delighted and talented singers! 🤩
@MarkHatlestad8 ай бұрын
The reorchestration is fantastic, as well as the performances... So glad this was made!
@markschildberg16677 ай бұрын
Jonathan Tunick’s genius is mystifying. How does he always know the instrumentation and dynamics, regardless of the orchestra’s size?
@ForgottenCovers7 ай бұрын
I've seen this on Broadway twice now, once with Josh Groban and once with Nicholas Christopher as Sweeney, and it is just SO AMAZING! Annaleigh Ashford is a national treasure 😊
@temporarystranger956 ай бұрын
I saw the show recently with Nicholas Christopher as Sweeney, and I thought he was incredible. Wow! What a performance.
@SpectrumSpecter138 ай бұрын
I'm always left going, "Wait?? Where's the rest?? I need it!!" at the end of Tiny Desks in general, but ESPECIALLY the broadway ones! This was amazing!! ❤🥲
@kueller9178 ай бұрын
The tight space and directional microphones really keep Annaleigh from doing more of the movements she does on stage but I like that she managed to bring the same energy to the performance anyways by scavenging for trinkets under the desk. Also Tiny Desk really needs to get rented out for a cast recording. They're so often better and livelier than many of the actual cast recordings.
@Michael-zi9of7 ай бұрын
These folks, musicians and singers/actors - as well as composition and PERFORMANCE are top notch; as good as it gets!!! THANK YOU for that treat!
@Avery_42728 ай бұрын
Thank you, Jonathan Tunick, for being such a brilliant orchestrator and sharing your gift.
@camilla81298 ай бұрын
they're always so in character omg!!! I adore them completely
@sonofliberty18 ай бұрын
Thank you for this Christmas treat NPR and thank you to all of the performers and sound and video technicians and the people who worked to get this organised. Brilliant!
@jakedahms88568 ай бұрын
Jonathan Tunick is brilliant, this sounds so full and beautiful and the sound mix is gorgeous, this is gonna be a wonderful archive for us Sondheim nerds forever.
@TrainsAndSirens8 ай бұрын
Wow! Brilliant performance! Tiny Desk always a sweet surprise!
@Ifithurtsyou8 ай бұрын
I will never stop regretting not seeing the show when it first opened 😢 thank you tiny desk for a taste of Sweeney with Josh and Annaleigh
@JulianaRumple2 ай бұрын
I love Annaleigh!!!!!
@fanw32556 ай бұрын
Josh's voice is so beautiful. The version of Mrs Lovett by Annaleigh is incredible. Love the whole cast!
@jeremythompson80167 ай бұрын
I can't imagine loving this more. From top to bottom extraordinarily delightful. Been a Josh fan from go... she is a new and most VERY welcome find for me. Together they're beyond magical and surpass charming by miles. 💓💓💓
@tahlele8 ай бұрын
I never been so early to a tiny desk like this! This is my favorite musical!!!!!
@EmilyBekanich8 ай бұрын
Josh and Annaleigh sound like angels ❤️
@lawrenceferber90828 ай бұрын
Honestly the best show I’ve seen in years. Delightful brilliant artful. And that music. A privilege to see it (twice) and honestly worth rushing to nyc to see Annaleigh before she leaves the show! Thanks for this concert!!
@aniakristina4674Ай бұрын
I can't help it but I just end up with a smile on my face whenever Annaleigh sings her parts! I'm in love!
@brittneymcnamara98547 ай бұрын
Josh and Annaleigh are incredible and the production was amazing. I could listen to Josh sing this score all day every day
@csmith41318 ай бұрын
The whole cast and orchestra are fantastic. Daniel harmonizing with Josh is so angelic! Love this for my guy!! Can’t wait to see the future.
@TheLikeButton.7 ай бұрын
The Joanna quartet is so great especially because he's completely slaughtering fools in the chair and dumping them down the hole during it!
@nicolefrances.c8 ай бұрын
Annaleigh is just… magnetizing.
@elmoandthestix44468 ай бұрын
This is amazing. I never expected Tiny Desk would do a Sondheim musical. Thank you!
@debbiedixon90398 ай бұрын
Love this show so much. Have tickets for the last Josh and Annaleigh performance. Love the s song choices Wish Josh did Epiphany my favorite song in act 1. Amazing chemistry. My third time can’t wait.
@ToxicPopsicle8 ай бұрын
This is ALL I wanted for Christmas. BLESSED
@ChaswellQuintАй бұрын
Wow her voice. Such a delicate affectation when she wants. So playful.
@NadiaGladys8 ай бұрын
The woodwinds were such a great touch.
@magicbeanreads8 ай бұрын
This is the best Christmas gift from NPR! I could only dream of seeing this performance, and now I can enjoy a sampling from the impressive soundtrack whenever I like. Fantastic!
@raulcelisn8 ай бұрын
Beautiful! Love that you’ve continued to make Broadway Tiny Desks.
@GITSVermeer8 ай бұрын
Omg, I always think of The Office when I see something about Sweeny Todd. I open this and immediatly see Josh Groban. My day is okay again :):)
@losfp8 ай бұрын
I have no idea where Annaleigh thinks Mrs Lovett is actually from. But she is so good, I don't actually care! Loving these Tiny Desk musicals shows, and this pared down arrangement is gorgeous!
@oriolesaltec8 ай бұрын
It’s an interesting choice to get a non-Brit to play mrs lovett, but she makes up for it, I agree.
@marthav66408 ай бұрын
I agree. But it’s distracting. Josh is perfection.
@louloumjryan19918 ай бұрын
😂 I think she sounds British while singing but a bit German while speaking! She’s great.
@kieranseale10878 ай бұрын
@@louloumjryan1991 her accent is ridiculous (and there is no such thing as a "British" accent)!
@briannarenni8 ай бұрын
Ok so I'm not the only one 💀It's a region....not found on maps
@semperaugustus6617 ай бұрын
Saw this in NYC. Loved it so much I immediately went back and saw it the next night.
@boyddarnell48594 ай бұрын
Whoever decided to put the mirror behind Daniel Yearwood (Anthony) in “Johanna” so it showed the reflection of María Bilbao (Johanna) while he was singing about her 9:39, is an absolute genius!! Don’t know if it was intentional but chef’s kiss!!!
@trineop26 күн бұрын
As someone who has watched the Sweeney Todd movie with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter close to 200 times in her life, but never seen the actual musical, I wondered how I would react to this. It's hard to replace what you think of as your favourites and the "only ones" who can do it (I'm aware that a movie musical is completely different to a stage musical!). However, I was positively surprised. I wasn't able to pull my eyes away. I LOVE Annaleigh as Mrs. Lovett. Her voice is incredible, and the things she does with it just adds more to it. And Josh Groban, an artist I only remember "grown ups" listening to when I was a child, is an excellent Sweeney Todd. I hope NPR will bring more musicals to their tiny desk in the future! This was a delight to watch!
@bityew8 ай бұрын
What an extraordinary Christmas gift! Thank you to everyone involved!
@josuejoelcollilopez66118 ай бұрын
Just fell in love with this performance, this is the next level on Tiny Desk.
@shanep30167 ай бұрын
This is remarkable. The production quality is PHENOMENAL! I'm obsessed with all of this.
@mandcbruce8 ай бұрын
Really caught my attention the way the TDC microphone eerily morphed into a straight razor. It cued me to really focus on this special performance.
@globalsoundconcerts8 ай бұрын
So happy to hear this. Shout out to our amazing animator Jackie Lay!
@MattyTingles8 ай бұрын
Saw this cast in NY, truly brilliant!! 💜
@dhandler198 ай бұрын
This is wonderful and the clear chemistry between Groban and Ashford has enough power to light up Broadway. Everyone does such precise and lovely vocal work, it’s a pleasure to experience this trimmed down concert & appreciate their artistry. I love the positioning of the original Sweeney Todd Broadway cast recording behind Groban. This is very much a tribute to Cariou’s, Lansbury’s and that cast’s legendary work and I’ve been loving and listening to both.
@Deefanatic8 ай бұрын
Went to New York for literally 24 hours to see Josh in this show and was absolutely blown away both by Josh and Annaleigh. I’ve only seen off-Broadway productions of Sweeney (at the Barrow Street Theatre) but the over the top comedy aspect of AA’s Lovett was SO much fun! I wish I could go again before they leave!
@HealthAtAnyCost8 ай бұрын
My first _Tiny Desk_ , but, for sure, not my last. I know the Angela Lansbury and Len Cariou Soundtrack by heart, but have this one on my Playlist now, too. Thank you, NPR, for bringing this to us. My day is complete!
@kaan_bey7 ай бұрын
This one is the most entertaining By the Sea performance I've seen so far. Brilliant! ❤
@denouvel7 ай бұрын
♥ I love it !! thank you NPR
@m760008 ай бұрын
“Annaleigh is now UNDER the tiny desk…” 😂 8:32
@stevea12362 ай бұрын
I’m not even a big theater guy at all, but I kick myself so hard for not seeing this cast live. Some of the best versions of these songs EVER!!! Joanna is one of the greatest songs of all time.
@crow-t-robot8 ай бұрын
I want to hear the whole thing now. The stripped down orchestra arrangement and all their great voices are a treat.
@HughCorbyCruick8 ай бұрын
Saw this production and it is great. Anna Leigh was especially exceptional.
@dustinanglin7 ай бұрын
Saw this in NYC in October, and while Groban's voice is impressive, Annaleigh Ashford stole the show. She is so effortlessly funny.