Sondheim teaches 'Not Getting Married' from Company

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  • @XspaghettimonsterX
    @XspaghettimonsterX 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6955

    OMG, I HAD HEARD ABOUT IT BUT I HAD NO IDEA SONDHEIMS LOOK OF APPROVAL WAS ACTUALLY THAT POWERFUL.

    • @notsusan
      @notsusan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +399

      seriously if you could bottle "approving Sondheim face" I could throw away my anti-depressants. I'm getting excited just watching him approve the shit out of this girl

  • @TheAIMEEASH
    @TheAIMEEASH 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3006

    Honestly I just want someone to look at me the way Stephen looks at the girl playing Amy when she sings.

    • @torresongs2
      @torresongs2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      +Aimee Ashurst Today is for AIMEE!

    • @klondyke2154
      @klondyke2154 8 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      True, but I'd also love it if Stephen Sondheim looked at me that way when I sing. I mean that's the real treat right?

    • @aimeemolina2994
      @aimeemolina2994 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Omg we have the same name and omg same

    • @imadickens3337
      @imadickens3337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just want to be able to sing like they do!

  • @gracieliz95
    @gracieliz95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4126

    No one: “you can’t write a musical theatre song that feels like you’re singing ‘Flight of the Bumblebee’ and still fits into a story”
    Stephen Sondheim: “hold my beer”

    • @chanhailey7848
      @chanhailey7848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Those words filled my musical theater nerd and my classical music nerd hearts. Yess

    • @bessmahaneypilates8638
      @bessmahaneypilates8638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Disgraced Ape good comparison 😀

    • @elizabassett-wilson5656
      @elizabassett-wilson5656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I feel like that may be how about a third of his musicals happened...

    • @donnatlaw6172
      @donnatlaw6172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Incredible comparison, fantastic compliment to Sondheim.

    • @hobbytunez2519
      @hobbytunez2519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think Sondheim is the closest thing we have to a Paganini of voice.

  • @paintmusic123
    @paintmusic123 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5976

    The way Sondheim is looking at "Amy" here is amaaaaaaaaazing. Like, just so proud and moved and delighted. I looooove it

    • @sewithaile1290
      @sewithaile1290 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Omg ikrrrr

    • @vinista256
      @vinista256 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      Yes! To be honest, though, she is REALLY good. I wonder who she is and where she ended up.

    • @vivaciousmyosotis
      @vivaciousmyosotis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@vinista256 she is Jane Shaw

    • @elphbwckd212
      @elphbwckd212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's cast her in a second I think

    • @finnleytanner4943
      @finnleytanner4943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jane shaw

  • @meganpagen5648
    @meganpagen5648 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3595

    He looks like such a proud dad. Like "those are my people. my children they did so good"

    • @screamingminnow920
      @screamingminnow920 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      this has hella mom energy and it’s wholesome

    • @steviepaige537
      @steviepaige537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He most likely doesn't claim the boy 😬

    • @minxstole93
      @minxstole93 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Except for the boy playing Paul, he was terrible!

  • @Zzzk23
    @Zzzk23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3501

    She probably didn't even have to act nervous. If Sondheim was standing right there listening to me perform his songs I'd probably feel like Amy.

    • @Zzzk23
      @Zzzk23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      Update: I sang this for my class. Even though Sondheim wasn't there (obviously) I still felt like Amy. I think it was one of my best performances, though

    • @justess797
      @justess797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Ikr! I read that all the recordings of the movie "Into the Woods" were done with him present!! I wouldn't have been able to even open my mouth!

    • @notsusan
      @notsusan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@justess797 some of them I wish hadn't opened their mouths.....

    • @justess797
      @justess797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@notsusan I think is a good recording, what didn't you like?

    • @cas6434
      @cas6434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@justess797 probably the paul..

  • @shacharhar-shuv7261
    @shacharhar-shuv7261 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3553

    Is it weird I feel attracted to Sondheim here? He just looks so... brilliant.

    • @WIscodizard
      @WIscodizard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +379

      No it's not. Because he's damn attractive in this video.

    • @TwatMcGee
      @TwatMcGee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      @@WIscodizard Hes gay too so its not like you wouldnt have a shot

    • @m1l4n1nh3ll
      @m1l4n1nh3ll 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Same lma9

    • @callmealx
      @callmealx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Absolutely same.

    • @panchish
      @panchish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      man, ur not alone

  • @Bee-ks8tl
    @Bee-ks8tl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5859

    When he smiles approvingly at her it feels so warm like all the love I never received from my father

    • @blackngoldcuttlefish3390
      @blackngoldcuttlefish3390 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      these comments are funny lol (and sorry, if you didn't intend a bit of sad humor in your post, sorry!)

    • @yklarname4077
      @yklarname4077 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    • @RaymondHng
      @RaymondHng 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Perfect words

    • @2000wattz
      @2000wattz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Well that took an unexpected turn😂😂😂

    • @Nouno470
      @Nouno470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      *same.*

  • @mckenna8663
    @mckenna8663 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2044

    Though he didn't compliment her... This was Sondheim falling in love with a performer and a performance.

    • @notsusan
      @notsusan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +262

      that smile was all the compliment I'd need for at least the next 5 years

    • @JamesFluker
      @JamesFluker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

      His compliment was that he provided her very, very few notes.

    • @CodeAndGin
      @CodeAndGin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +194

      @@JamesFluker his note was basically "hey this is brilliant, but you know what would make it even better? Take like a single step forward"
      That's how good her performance is

    • @unfuzzy
      @unfuzzy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@CodeAndGin - to be fair, the only note he had for the dude was "face amy"

    • @JeremiahKlarman
      @JeremiahKlarman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Favor from God

  • @juliebiddle1636
    @juliebiddle1636 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3417

    I just love the way her voice gets more and more desperate in those last phrases. I'm not getting married...I'm NOT getting married...I'm NOT GETTING MARRIED. In a sane world she would be dusting her Tony awards by now.

    • @kathp6689
      @kathp6689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Cassidy Janson did an amazing version of this song in Company off west end production several years ago!

  • @juhogrubert7065
    @juhogrubert7065 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7227

    I love the expression on Sondheim's face when she misses half a beat to breathe and then fixes it up by condensing the next two syllables. Wonder what Amy's actor's name is.

    • @mckenna8663
      @mckenna8663 7 ปีที่แล้ว +475

      Someone said above that her name is Jane Shaw.

    • @SJDurrant
      @SJDurrant 6 ปีที่แล้ว +339

      Her name is Jane Whittenshaw it seems :-)

    • @_larax
      @_larax 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      where m

    • @yankeewithnobrim7809
      @yankeewithnobrim7809 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      When does that happen?

    • @scottc4199
      @scottc4199 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@yankeewithnobrim7809 5:06ish

  • @misfittoys5873
    @misfittoys5873 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7153

    he's such a splendid teacher; warm, direct, succinct, gentle but not evasive. he's giving them a masterclass in taking direction

    • @lovewins19
      @lovewins19 7 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      best type of teaching in my book

    • @kandyappleview
      @kandyappleview 5 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      I love it when an instructor/composer knows exactly what he/she wants, and communicates that clearly. A great director and instructor can pull a performance out of a person you might not have known was even in there. Every syllable is deliberate and I love it!

    • @phyllispetras2181
      @phyllispetras2181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      YES!!!!!!

    • @hellothere5843
      @hellothere5843 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Seriously, he almost sounds like Bob Ross.

    • @jws1272
      @jws1272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      LOVE THIS!!! So Sad that he is gone!!! BEST Broadway composer of the second half of the 20th Century!!!
      RIP STEPHEN JOSHUA SONDHEIM!!!

  • @ejrosenthal
    @ejrosenthal 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3292

    This 'Amy' crushes it! IMHO, better than many of the professional performances featured here.

    • @nwcam
      @nwcam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      ejrosenthal Jane Shaw, she’s really good, she and Julie Andrews are on a completely different level from anyone else who have sang this song

    • @jonxyz
      @jonxyz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      nwcam until Jonathan Bailey in the West End production. Who was amazingly good.

    • @codenamejmc
      @codenamejmc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@nwcam Madeline Kahn says hi.

    • @user-gr2vc2kv8r
      @user-gr2vc2kv8r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@codenamejmc i love this comment

    • @hazellawrence2062
      @hazellawrence2062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jon D oh my gosh Johnathan absolutely crushed this song😍 he definitely deserved that Olivier Award!

  • @graymoreghost
    @graymoreghost 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4634

    I have had the honor of meeting Mr. Sondheim back in 1985 when he allowed me to come to his house for 3 days to work on my thesis paper about him for college. I can say that this man is the real deal. *ALL* heart. Genuinely a most gracious host. All that while he was busy at the time working on Into the Woods. The most charming thing was that he had his doorbell set up to chime the opening measures of the Into the Woods song. Anyway, he didn't have to be nice to me at all. I needed to interview him, but he simply didn't have the time, so I left the questions at his house by mistake. Imagine my delighted surprise when about a month later he sent me a cassette tape responding to all my questions!!! That's what I mean by the real deal. He will always be an icon to me, and to this very day I still keep in communication with him by letter. He always responds and has sent me numerous gifts throughout the years. I love and adore this man. I hope to get the opportunity to see him again soon.

    • @saraoliveira8836
      @saraoliveira8836 6 ปีที่แล้ว +204

      Gregory Gnoffo you're so lucky. I teared up a little bit. I'll probably never be able to see a Sondheim musical live, but I completely adore his work and knowing that he is such a genuine kind person warms my heart. Thank you for sharing this

    • @viktoriaf.1191
      @viktoriaf.1191 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Omg I am so jealous! I wanna meet him so badly!

    • @daffo595
      @daffo595 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      is there a place where we curious folks can read the thesis as well?

    • @ruby7226
      @ruby7226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      guess i’m writing my future thesis on sondheim

    • @notsusan
      @notsusan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Everything about this is wonderful, but especially the doorbell.

  • @halo67994
    @halo67994 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1694

    I love how proud Sondheim looks of Amy. also, Sondheim looks so young. He's amazing

    • @jws1272
      @jws1272 8 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      He's just looking at her, watching her, and he's just AMAZED. She is just NAILING that song, that he wrote......other than taking the step forward, he has NO other instructions for her..........BOOM!!!

  • @LoverOfFlamingos
    @LoverOfFlamingos 10 ปีที่แล้ว +741

    I love how he's mouthing the words!

    • @maureenmurphy23
      @maureenmurphy23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reminds me of Dickenson or Tennessee Williams. Every character IS somecadoect if the creator, released into the world

  • @gutterbaby8382
    @gutterbaby8382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    His warm proud smiles for the girl singing the rapid-fire "not getting married" segment perfectly without flubbing a word is just so sweet. RIP to this wonderful man.

  • @lunabella6728
    @lunabella6728 10 ปีที่แล้ว +750

    I love how in the end, he just sits back and smiles at his creation. So adorable

  • @LouisDeLuca
    @LouisDeLuca 11 ปีที่แล้ว +897

    the woman playing Amy is WONDERFUL!!! That's a difficult part to sing.

  • @nikofaershee4235
    @nikofaershee4235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    1:18 poor guy wants to die for getting out of tune in front of Sondheim. They all did terrific, I can't imagine functioning with that level of anxiety

  • @btmmannj
    @btmmannj 11 ปีที่แล้ว +380

    Wow!! The musical actress portraying Amy is beyond superb. You can see by Sondheim's smile he's almost reliving the Beth Howland version which he considers numero uno! Where in the world is this woman??? I want her singing "Not Getting Married Today" at my funeral!!

    • @josephcopper2966
      @josephcopper2966 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Her name is apparently Jane Whittenshaw. She died in 2023, but she’s actually been in a good amount of British television shows, most notably EastEnders as Anita Banks.

    • @DinoandGalaxy
      @DinoandGalaxy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@josephcopper2966aww that’s fairly recent that’s kinda sad

  • @emilykraus4898
    @emilykraus4898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    I just learned of Sondheim’s passing and this the first video I thought of. What a monumental loss, as a composer, lyricist, and as a human.

    • @edisonthethird
      @edisonthethird 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      same here! 😭

    • @Swoopitus
      @Swoopitus ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He died the opening night of my company’s performance of into the woods 😢

    • @mildredhighcock7333
      @mildredhighcock7333 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      passing what? gas? then if you hold him to such high esteem don't you think he'd appreciate such an important term for dying, not being abbreviated? He even states in this very video to put more emphasis on DEAD

  • @GibsonDelGiudice
    @GibsonDelGiudice 6 ปีที่แล้ว +719

    Anybody else think that, if he were so inclined, Sondheim would make a pretty damn good director? Look at the way he gives motivation. I've seen some world-class directors who couldn't accomplish in two weeks what he does in seven minutes.

    • @jkta97
      @jkta97 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Sondheim's strength is that he thinks like an actor. That's what makes his songs so effective, and that's why his ability to guide actors is so on point.

  • @Loejyrrab
    @Loejyrrab 12 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    Sondheim is soooooo impressive. The man was born to do this. I love him here in this setting. He is a consumate teacher. Oh shit he is a consumate EVERYTHING. He actually has an engaging voice too. May he live to 100!

    • @phyllispetras2181
      @phyllispetras2181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He is now 89 10/1/19

    • @jessicanightshade9670
      @jessicanightshade9670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@phyllispetras2181 he has now passed away in his 90s. November 29, 2021 😢

    • @cufflink44
      @cufflink44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jessicanightshade9670 Sondheim died on Nov. 26, 2021, at the age of 91. It felt as if part of me died that die as well.

  • @hiitsme6214
    @hiitsme6214 6 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    Get someone the way Stephen looks at the girl playing the role of Amy.

    • @witchesmortuary235
      @witchesmortuary235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Hi It's Me Because she does it the way he always wanted it and how he imagined it. :D
      And it is fucking adorable. :D

  • @doubledancer
    @doubledancer 12 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    Sondheim has a very genuine smile on his face during "Amy's" performance- I think he was very impressed and very pleased.

  • @japieee
    @japieee 11 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    Sondheim's smile as he watches the girl who plays Amy just warms my heart. Must be incredible as a composer to see a student NAIL that difficult song.

  • @luizcadu
    @luizcadu 15 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    I love the way he leans foward to see 'Amy', that's doing, obviously, the most demanding part. It's funny how he smiles at 5:08, when she loses her breath completely. He's very kind and gentle in his corrections and suggestions, unlike many so called conductors and teachers.

  • @derangedpinke
    @derangedpinke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    My favorite part of this Amy’s performance is how she’s having her panic attack through “you’ve been swell…thank you all…etc.” but each time she gets to “don’t tell Paul” her voice softens a little because she loves him and doesn’t actually want to hurt him. She does a great job.

  • @norenemorrow6362
    @norenemorrow6362 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2013

    I do not understand why we have these uncharitable comments. This video is almost 8 years old and all of the singers were students then. This was a master class and they were there to learn. Perhaps the voices or acting was not perfect but I would imagine all of the performers are much better now. My interest in this video was what Sondheim had to say, and even if the singers were not able to immediately pick up on what he wanted, they had this video to review and digest after the fact. I am sure that singing for Sondheim is a nerve-wracking experience. Anyway, I say do not criticize the performers, but take what you can learn from the master in this amazing video that has been shared on for all to enjoy......... free of charge.

    • @fenian123
      @fenian123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      +Norene Morrow It was uploaded 8 years ago but it looks early 90's

    • @nathangraham1611
      @nathangraham1611 9 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      +James Fenian Yeah no way this was recorded in 2007.

    • @MythosGandaar
      @MythosGandaar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      especially considering the clothing.

    • @YoYoRaeRae
      @YoYoRaeRae 7 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Exactly! I can't imagine how nerve racking it would be to sing HIS song in front of him AND for purpose of teaching so you know he's going to critique. Oof! They're great just for that fact. And he obviously likes the "Amy" actress.

    • @tomdalton4293
      @tomdalton4293 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      And he's kind and patient, imagine having a teacher like the crazy Farmer's insurance guy in that movie

  • @cindyluyanli
    @cindyluyanli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    You can tell from the look on Sondheim’s face that he’s absolutely in love with Jane’s rendition of Amy.

  • @ninacasteaux308
    @ninacasteaux308 6 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    They all took the criticism so well! Especially the blonde opera woman! Total professionals

  • @BeyondBaito
    @BeyondBaito ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love that he's not a harsh person. He's very nice and easy going to work with.

  • @lillycaines7756
    @lillycaines7756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Sondheim's grin of approval has such a boyish energy to it, it's so alive and warm. He's such a legend, we are so so lucky to have existed at the same time as him.

  • @rilayareads
    @rilayareads 9 ปีที่แล้ว +491

    I have to say that considering they are students, their performances were amazing!

  • @Emily-gx6dd
    @Emily-gx6dd 9 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    The girl playing Amy is great, I'd watch her.

  • @Haleyncasey
    @Haleyncasey 10 ปีที่แล้ว +498

    urgh the first verse Amy sings is the hardest "I mean you must have lots of better things to do" and "because I wouldn't ruin anyone as wonderful as he is"

    • @4dultw1thj0b
      @4dultw1thj0b 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I know right? I always mess up those parts, no matter how hard I try!

    • @Haleyncasey
      @Haleyncasey 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can do them now :L

    • @bacondoesthings123
      @bacondoesthings123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then upload your performance!

    • @bacondoesthings123
      @bacondoesthings123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The world wants to see you sing!

    • @ErinSnape
      @ErinSnape 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I always mess up the other verses (especially about the Hudson and promising fidelity)

  • @HeyMySock
    @HeyMySock 8 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    I found a site that had the student's names in this video. They are, Jane Shaw, David Adair, and Elizabeth Rodger.

  • @ScottGodfreyMusic1
    @ScottGodfreyMusic1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5172

    How could you stand in front of Stephen Sondheim and sing like that Paul??!

    • @pablogabrielzeladacabrera1560
      @pablogabrielzeladacabrera1560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +182

      Scott James right??

    • @horrormgirl4979
      @horrormgirl4979 6 ปีที่แล้ว +778

      He sand the wrong tune for a sec too and he realised it and looked embarrassed

    • @carlosalejandroalvarenga4913
      @carlosalejandroalvarenga4913 6 ปีที่แล้ว +220

      Scott James gove him a break!

    • @foryx8909
      @foryx8909 6 ปีที่แล้ว +641

      No one is perfect in rehearsal, guys, they were working through the kinks

    • @crazyguy43
      @crazyguy43 6 ปีที่แล้ว +394

      They're students.

  • @DavidBerto
    @DavidBerto 12 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Sondheim not even talk to the guy to correct his pitch... On the other hand, he doesn't talk to "Amy" to correct her, at all!! Amazing!

    • @gemoftheocean
      @gemoftheocean 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Because both SS AND "Paul" knew it. Who knows, maybe another guy was supposed to do Paul, and tok ill or whatever, and this fellow had to step in with relatively short notice. Because Paul in real casting, other than say HS casting has a powerful rich voice. SS was being kind to him,.

    • @chompet123
      @chompet123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Sondheim was kind enough not to put him on the spotlight. It could crush him if Sondheim pointed it out.

    • @tmstone835
      @tmstone835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      They both knew and Paul mostly fixed himself. He seemed a little younger and less experienced and there is nothing at all intimidating singing in front of a god like Sondheim.

    • @libbybollinger5901
      @libbybollinger5901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@tmstone835 yeah, I think people are being a bit harsh on the dude playing Paul, just because of how amazing Amy was, it makes you forget that these are students.

  • @iliesko
    @iliesko 10 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Sondheim should be cloned!!! We need hem for 100 years more!!!

  • @larrystuder4804
    @larrystuder4804 12 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    It's so much fun to watch Sondheim himself-- the little smile and the twinkle in the eyes when someone gets a moment or note exactly how he wants it.

  • @chookaschookas444
    @chookaschookas444 12 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    The Amy character is at performance level. The other 2 are student level. I like Sondheim's mix of practical advice and emotional advice. And I love his enjoyment of the Amy.

  • @franzrogar
    @franzrogar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    His smile says: "I've just heard one of the best performances of this song ever". At 00:02 his face is "well, another newbies, we'll see" but at 6:45 his face is "OMG, we have future stars in here".

  • @gsche
    @gsche 6 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Find a man who loves you as much as Sondheim loves listening to his own song being perfectly performed 1:46

  • @RayNDeere
    @RayNDeere 9 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Amy was great. I remember reading somewhere that Sondheim said Beth Howland was the only one who nailed it perfectly. The tough part was the whole cast was so good that she couldn't get a Tony nomination (Elaine Stritch and Susan Browning were nominated for Best Leading Actress, Barbara Barrie and Pamela Meyers for Best Featured Actress). Interestingly. Company won Best Musical but none of the actors or actresses nominated won

  • @williamskelton325
    @williamskelton325 9 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    Amy- WOW who is she?? She did superb. Honestly Beth Howland reincarnated, same delivery and channels the fear in her face with a touch of anger in her voice when her "congregation" doesnt move. I wish she reacted a little more to the soprano to really sell the "totally insane" bit, but really...amazing
    Paul- clearly has a nice voice, but through nerves of being in the writers presence or it just not being his song he cracked on a few of the notes. There wasn't the feeling of true love or power. He could have learned it though he had the basics
    Soprano- the rolling of the R's wasn't horrible, to me it added to the over the top tone of her roll as the wedding singer. She's supposed to be overdone. However I do wish she had the subtle gestures in her face to match the song...but she sung it brilliantly. But once you get to "totally insane" I think she missed.
    Soundheim though, his face said it all, 3 kids singing arguably his most difficult song in front of him and doing it some decent justice. I wouldn't want to sing ANY of his stuff in front of him I'd be scared to death

    • @ayapapaya2532
      @ayapapaya2532 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      The woman playing Amy is Jane Shaw. She played a part in Merrily We Roll Along.

    • @hot-cocoa1032
      @hot-cocoa1032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      according to rumor Paul was an acting student and they didnt have any guys?? not sure

    • @Probablylani
      @Probablylani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a crime she isn’t more well known.

    • @brooks5713
      @brooks5713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      jane wittenshaw

    • @theofields6359
      @theofields6359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Her "slipping down the drain" made me laugh out loud

  • @Paddiemae
    @Paddiemae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The “bride” is amazing! You can tell how much S. Sondheim likes her performance.

  • @nbammodu
    @nbammodu 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1994

    Amy is really good. The soprano is fantastic!!! She has a few annoying tendencies, but the rolling of R's, to me, seems as if someone has told her to do it

    • @chriskeene1788
      @chriskeene1788 6 ปีที่แล้ว +477

      Niyi Bammodu I know that you commented this 3 years ago and your probably like why am I getting notified on this. But I'd like to explain to you why she rolls her r's, she's a classically trained singer and in the theater (I don't know if you know anything about singing but) if you don't roll your r's it becomes dropped and doesn't sound right to the point where the audience doesn't hear it. So it's just her technique showing through and in a theater setting it would sound normal but seeing her on the stage this close-up it sounds weird but that's why she rolls her r's.

    • @boacow862
      @boacow862 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      chris keene o

    • @midnightrally357
      @midnightrally357 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      chris keene exactly! Like how you have to overdo glottals and things like that when on stage. Same with turning out to face the audience even if it means not looking the other actor you're performing with in the eye at intense moments. Theatre has an element of illusion that I love.

    • @juliebiddle1636
      @juliebiddle1636 6 ปีที่แล้ว +230

      The soprano is singing exactly the way a trained soprano in a cathedral would sing and it's perfect for this. She also did a wonderful thing in her last verse with "slipping down the drain" and brought out the humour in that verse - the juxtaposition of the very formal phrasing with the informal slang expression is marvellous. I haven't seen anyone else do that with the part.

    • @raheldeborah
      @raheldeborah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Honestly, those are not the most annoying part of her singing. The constant scooping is sooooo annoying...

  • @rebeccalong8385
    @rebeccalong8385 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    RIP Jane Whittenshaw 😥 think this video really shows her incredible talent

  • @nokocchi1983
    @nokocchi1983 6 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    god he's such a dad i love him

  • @HikeYourHeartOut
    @HikeYourHeartOut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Rest in peace Mr. Sondheim. Not only a fantastic composer, but an inspiring teacher.

  • @alleycone9530
    @alleycone9530 9 ปีที่แล้ว +775

    WOW! the women singing Amy is Brilliant. did she go on to have a serious broadway career?

    • @ayapapaya2532
      @ayapapaya2532 8 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      I saw somewhere that she played the gossip columnist at Merrily We Roll Along.

    • @Tytytytyty1776
      @Tytytytyty1776 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yeah, thats Glenn Close

    • @midnightrally357
      @midnightrally357 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      tytytytyty it's actually Jane Shaw

    • @jgregveneklasen2657
      @jgregveneklasen2657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Rosannasfriend Her subsequent career is further tribute to her fantastic diction.

  • @myloverisbillmurray
    @myloverisbillmurray 13 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    look hang on. the soprano is obviously from the singing course, and paul is an actor..as is the amy...thats why shes so damn good. if ur going to pick paul apart pick away at his acting.

  • @josephpaquette3061
    @josephpaquette3061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Anyone else here after hearing the news of his passing? This video shows how incredible he was and also how he nurtured talent and made people better. RIP Stephen Sondheim

  • @stevencgr
    @stevencgr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    what a loss, 91 years, still not enough, rest in peace Stephen

  • @florencepossee
    @florencepossee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    i just had to come back and rewatch this today

  • @eliya-quayeconstance5218
    @eliya-quayeconstance5218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    who else is watching this the day after his passing and reminiscing on his genuine deep love towards these performers and his work

  • @chrisrobinsontv8491
    @chrisrobinsontv8491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thought I’d comment on this video following the sad news of Sondheim’s death. I’ve watched it many times. His facial expressions to them singing is something very special to see. I can’t imagine the pressure they felt having him watch over them when they performed his words. What a genius. Also loved Jonathan Bailey’s epic version from Company in London’s West End, as well as the show itself.

  • @ekstadropsen
    @ekstadropsen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The way he leans forward to the point where he almost falls off the chair to stare fixedly at Jane is just amazing! I wish all my teachers would've looked at me like that when I did something well

  • @darkangel4994
    @darkangel4994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    He looks so proud. It’s adorable.

  • @nujac321
    @nujac321 10 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Even the seventies, Sondheim was already a legend.

  • @singing4life66
    @singing4life66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Had to come back to this after his passing… such a legend we are blessed to be able to watch him at work

  • @emmyhewitt4063
    @emmyhewitt4063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The way he was mouthing the lyrics along with the Amy 🥺

  • @kizzy5053
    @kizzy5053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That look on his face when they're hitting that last note. Like; "Who was the sadistic bastard who wrote this? ...Or right, me!" *insert evil laughter here*

  • @fib5019
    @fib5019 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I laughed so hard watching the way he looked at Amy with such joy!
    (Who was GREAT!) ... Great job all!

  • @tomsparks6099
    @tomsparks6099 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    What a fabulous opportunity for some very talented performers. Everyone focuses on the bride, but the soprano role is often unrecognized as important , yet it requires a strong voice to stitch the song along.

  • @CoriLovesMusic143
    @CoriLovesMusic143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    may his memory be a blessing.

  • @MajiggerRose
    @MajiggerRose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awww the way he's always smiling so proudly at the Amy (like at 3:23) is so wholesome. I just finished learning and performing this song for what I hoped was going to be a workshop but I never go to do it so I'm kinda living vicariously through this video. I guess at least I can imagine I'm at least a fraction as good as this woman and that Sondheim is still alive.

  • @climbinguphill
    @climbinguphill 10 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    I wouldn't be able to do that. I would probably faint if I knew he was right there.

  • @Amber-fp5wz
    @Amber-fp5wz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Did she ever go on to do this part professionally? If not, it is definitely a shame.

  • @chucknyc123
    @chucknyc123 15 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I wish the nasty comments on this would just go away. Do they realize how fortunate the singers are to have this little master class with the maestro himself? What a generous thing for Sondheim to do. The woman singing Amy is genius, especially with the composer of one of his signature pieces sitting ten feet away. To all the haters, this is an amazing piece of musical coaching.

  • @publiusnaso9473
    @publiusnaso9473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    His smile here is how I'll remember him while listening to the music he made

  • @ashleyallensworth5646
    @ashleyallensworth5646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He's so invested in them performing and listening to them sing. You can tell he loved teaching them. He was a wonderful composer.

  • @roysonline
    @roysonline 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I remember seeing this when it was first televised in the UK. Watching Sondheim watching the students was so thrilling. What a memory for them. Jane Shaw is incredible in this. Even Sondheim couldn't find many notes for her.

  • @caustic1611
    @caustic1611 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how absolutely giddy he looks when the woman playing Amy nails the fast bits, that's so awesome! Thank you for this video, OP!

  • @hot4crocs443
    @hot4crocs443 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1427

    Amy was great and all, she really embodied the panicking questioning bride. The guy, however... they couldn't find someone better?

    • @Haleyncasey
      @Haleyncasey 10 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      He wasn't terrible..

    • @FionaAppleRocks
      @FionaAppleRocks 9 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Olivia Isme The guy playing Paul, is actually Paul - no wonder she wouldn't marry him!

    • @Amber-fp5wz
      @Amber-fp5wz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      Olivia Isme I think he plays the part too well. Who would want to marry him?

    • @TheLadyWhoLunches
      @TheLadyWhoLunches 8 ปีที่แล้ว +263

      I think he was just nervous. He was singing in front of Sondheim, after all!

    • @mckenna8663
      @mckenna8663 7 ปีที่แล้ว +152

      To me (as someone who has both cast and directed musicals)... this is what I call the "never been there". I don't think the guy has yet to experience a love like that - so he doesn't have the experience to pull from. To him, perhaps, this IS his depth of what adoration would seem like (because I would hope and assume he is giving his all for Sondheim). Somewhat the soprano too. But the girl who plays Amy... she either KNOWS what inner panic is - or she is a good enough actress... AND a WISE one at that.
      After all... THIS is not only a demonstration. THIS is an audition for the great Sondheim. And Sondheim SHOWS that, should he have a part for her - this actress is a SHOE-in. The others? He wouldn't ever hire them.

  • @pika23
    @pika23 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    My friend was one of the ONLY MEN given permission from the Sondheim estate to perform as Mrs. Lovett in drag but had to use his drag name.

  • @quinnbenz987
    @quinnbenz987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    sondheim’s look of approval feels like a hug it’s just so warm and loving

  • @radial2074
    @radial2074 6 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    *This is what she is saying:*
    (First Part)
    Pardon me, is everybody here?
    Because if everybody's here
    I want to thank you all
    For coming to the wedding
    I'd appreciate you going even more
    I mean, you must have lots of better things to do
    And not a word of it to Paul
    Remember Paul? You know, the man I'm going to marry
    But I'm not, because I wouldn't ruin anyone
    As wonderful as he is
    Thank you all for the gifts and the flowers
    Thank you all, now it's back to the showers
    Don't tell Paul, but I'm not getting married today
    (Second Part)
    Listen everybody, look, I don't know what you're waiting for
    A wedding. What's a wedding? It's a prehistoric ritual
    Where everybody promises fidelity forever
    Which is maybe the most horrifying word I ever heard of
    Which is followed by a honeymoon, where suddenly he'll realize
    He's saddled with a nut, and want to kill me, which he should
    Thanks a bunch, but I'm not getting married
    Go have lunch, cause I'm not getting married
    You've been grand, but I'm not getting married
    Don't just stand there, I'm not getting married
    And don't tell Paul, but I'm not getting married today
    (Third Part)
    Listen everybody, I'm afraid you didn't hear
    Or do you want to see a crazy lady fall apart in front of you?
    It isn't only Paul who would be ruining his life
    You know, we'll both of us be losing our identities
    I telephoned my analyst about it, and he said to see him Monday
    But by Monday I'll be floating in the Hudson with the other garbage
    I'm not well, so I'm not getting married
    You've been swell, but I'm not getting married
    Clear the hall, 'cause I'm not getting married
    Thank you all, but I'm not getting married
    And don't tell Paul, but I'm not getting married today
    (Fourth Part)
    Look, I didn't want to have to tell you
    But I may be coming down with hepatitis
    And I think I'm gonna faint
    So if you want to watch me faint, I'll do it happily
    But wouldn't it be funnier to go and watch a funeral?
    So thank you for the twenty-seven dinner plates
    Thirty-seven butter knives
    Forty-seven paperweights
    Fifty-seven candle holders

  • @SilverArro
    @SilverArro 9 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Amy was absolutely wonderful.

  • @perfumaphilia3246
    @perfumaphilia3246 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I wish my father had demonstrated the same simultaneous love, attention, enthusiasm, belief in, and advice for me, that Soundheim provided to these students.

  • @abbymurty2433
    @abbymurty2433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad this popped back up in my TH-cam today ....
    Rest in Peace Stephen Sondheim you will be missed greatly.

  • @clude9897
    @clude9897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    Ok, a quick assessment:
    Sondheim - the most genuine, kind and incredibly talented instructor/teacher/composer/whatever-you-want-to-call-him I’ve ever seen.
    Amy - incredibly talented and deserves every look she got from Sondheim
    The other girl - what happens when a classically-trained singer sings musical theatre
    Paul - shame on you
    The pianist - the silent assassin; didn’t waste any-ones time and nailed everything

    • @RadicalCaveman
      @RadicalCaveman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +128

      "The other girl" is supposed to sing in an operatic style. It's in the script.

    • @tesscrelli783
      @tesscrelli783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      The soprano is excellent, she certainly deserves more commendation than that.

    • @Annfam5
      @Annfam5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The other girl had a beautiful voice but when he told her to change some things...she didn't do it and looked at him like...how dare you critique me.

    • @rori1827
      @rori1827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      why shame on paul?

    • @hazelchief-rabbit5903
      @hazelchief-rabbit5903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@rori1827 for singing off key (at times)? I don't blame him though. It's probably the nerves. Gotta give kudos to the kid for trying and for being brave enough to sing in front of Sondheim. I'm sure his voice has probably matured over the years.

  • @DestinyMarkov
    @DestinyMarkov 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just looking at his face as he listens to these kids, he's just so fucking stoked. It's the cutest thing

  • @aurorajof9857
    @aurorajof9857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how Stephen is mouthing along at 4:50

  • @winterm5578
    @winterm5578 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It's so brilliant, and a note of a good teacher, when he ignores flat/sharpe etc notes and gives feedback on performance etc... he knows that the singer knows the note is off... he doesn't need to bring attention to it.... he wants the "energy". What amazing experience it seems to have performed for him.

    • @rfrolicarts
      @rfrolicarts 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Indeed. I can't believe how mean some of the comments here are. A good teacher can tell when a student already has seen their own mistake and isn't going to needlessly make them feel worse about it. Sondheim rules, commenters drool.

  • @Buffy8Fan
    @Buffy8Fan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    To do a song by Sondheim (or by anyone who wrote the song your singing) in front of them would have me hyperventilating.

  • @cor-z8m
    @cor-z8m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So happy future generations will have opportunity to see this genius at work!

  • @Sam97812
    @Sam97812 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fascinating rhythms in Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics. Great rhythms in the words

  • @maddee4543
    @maddee4543 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    everyone’s talking about the amy but the other girl is INCREDIBLE

    • @rickmulder6729
      @rickmulder6729 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I kept scrolling to find this comment 😂

  • @keplerr1512
    @keplerr1512 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i would die for the sondheim look of approval

  • @fizzlyTV
    @fizzlyTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’m so flabbergasted that anyone can sing lyrics that quickly and with such precision

  • @bendothemailman
    @bendothemailman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video is criminally underviewed

  • @DrewFromNY
    @DrewFromNY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Videos like this inspire even more appreciation and reverence for the Master Maestro. Him, his coaching, this song! All brilliant. Rest In Peace.

  • @88Ravenfeathers
    @88Ravenfeathers ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how sondheim worked his humour in it the delivery of this number.

  • @bennettschneider5164
    @bennettschneider5164 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sondheim looked star struck by the synchronicity of these actors I was too their all amazing

  • @LegalVampire
    @LegalVampire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Imagine singing this fast and perfectly while Sondheim is sitting right there

  • @ENGABU1
    @ENGABU1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Still one of the most beautiful things on TH-cam

  • @TheGeekMonster
    @TheGeekMonster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm taking a moment to appreciate the gorgeous soprano as well! Lovely voice!