Six by Sondheim
An intimate, intellectually rich portrait of Stephen Sondheim that uses six iconic songs to explore the mind and artistry of a Broadway master.
This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.
Essence
Ensemble
Stephen Sondheim
Self / Joe
Audra McDonald
Self
Darren Criss
Frank
Jeremy Jordan
Charley
America Ferrera
Self / Mary
Jarvis Cocker
Crooner
Jackie Hoffman
Singer #17
Dean Jones
Self (archive footage)
Angela Lansbury
Mrs. Lovett (archive footage)
Yvonne De Carlo
Self (archive footage)
Bette Midler
Mama Rose (archive footage)
Laura Osnes
Beth
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Something gentler
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
