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Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
Season 38
Episode 2
An all-star cast celebrates the 80th birthday of musical theater legend, Stephen Sondheim. Hosted by David Hyde Pierce. Including stars Mandy Patinkin, Audra McDonald, Nathan Gunn, Patti LuPone, and Michael Cerveris.
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Enjoy this semi-staged oratorio following the story of Jewish refugees in World War II Shanghai.
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1:55:25
Features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
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The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance.
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Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium.
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Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.
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Explore how virtuosos become maestros, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Chang and more.
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Explore the work of two legendary virtuosos, Niccolò Paganini and Robert Johnson.
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Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow’s virtuosos.