One of the most talked-about theatrical events of last year, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends: A Celebration paid tribute to the life and works of one of the world’s greatest composers and lyricists.
This live cast recording of the event features an array of sensational stars from theatre and film including Shan Ako, Christine Allado, Michael Ball, Rob Brydon, Ashley Campbell, Helena Bonham Carter, Anna-Jane Casey, Petula Clark, Rosalie Craig, Janie Dee, Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Maria Friedman, Josefina Gabrielle, Louis Gaunt, Amy Griffiths, Haydn Gwynne, Rob Houchen, Holly-Anne Hull, Bradley Jaden, Bonnie Langford, Damian Lewis, Julia McKenzie, Julian Ovenden, Bernadette Peters, Sian Phillips, Jon Robyns, Clive Rowe, Jenna Russell, Jeremy Secomb, Imelda Staunton, Charlie Stemp, Gary Wilmot, and Michael D. Xavier, and Students from Mountview, The Royal Academy Musical Theatre Company.
The album contains many of the composer and lyricist’s legendary songs across an astounding 41 tracks including “Send in the Clowns,” “I’m Still Here,” “Comedy Tonight,” “Company,” “Into the Woods,” “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd,” “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “Side by Side by Side,” “Getting Married Today,” “Hello, Little Girl,” “Pretty Women,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “You Gotta Get a Gimmick,” “Losing My Mind,” “Sunday,” “Children Will Listen,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Being Alive,” “Old Friends,” “Not a Day Goes By,” “Broadway Baby” and many more.
Performed with a 26-piece orchestra conducted by Alfonso Casado Trigo
Revue is running now through Jan 6, 2024 in London’s West End, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.