Patti LuPone "Send in the clowns"

[HamburgerIngo]

listen to the most beautifel version of zarah leander

[Hijodelaisla]

It's hard to see LuPone as vulnerable.

[tomatoherb]

@Hijodelaisla I totally agree. I'm not really a fan of her as Fantine or Fosca, and I am not really feeling her in this song. I bet she was an awesome Desiree in every other way though, which kind of sounds like a backhanded compliment.

[dayo1026]

If you really want to hear this song done well and unparalleled, then check out Sarah Vaughn's version of this song. It will make your toes tingle.

[simplystreeptacular]

Sorry, Patti - I adore you, but you can't beat out Glynis Johns. (Your voice, however, remains flawless.)

[agrifflark704]

I just have to put my two cents into the Patti vs. Bernadette argument. I do agree Bernadette owns this song, emotionally and vocally, however I have to say that it really gets to me when people say that Patti Lupone can not act. The woman is a Julliard graduate, and acts for the theater as she was trained. Therefore, a too-closeup version of Rose's Turn says nothing about her theatrical skills. Both women are brilliant in their own ways, and neck and neck in the business for good reason.

[BELTERFAN]

This song is very tricky, no matter how good singer you are because you can´t show off your voice with this number. This song has been made by dozens I'm a die hard fan of Lupone but it isn't her song, Shirley Bassey sang it too and I have the same emotion: all the singer can't sing all the songs, stick to what you do better. My faves are Streisand who can combine perfect voice, with phrasing and acting and Dame Judi Dench and probably my third vote goes to Barbara Cook.

[broadway0987]

obsessed with this! Patti can do absolutely no wrong in my eyes! love love love her!

[TheTombRaider94]

Patti LuPone, while I agree she is a Broadway legend, Sondheim is not her strong suit! Bernadette Peters is, however, a far better Sondheim performer!

[mwilson345]

Yes of course Bernadette is better. Dramatic interpretation is not Lupone's strength. Her delivery always has the subtlety and sensitivity that you would expect from say a drunk drag queen. Belting out a Broadway standard- that is when you want Lupone. (BTW, Mama Rose is a subtle character, and while Lupone hit the notes and hit them rather loudly, the character was completely lost. Mama Rose in her hands was some mental asylum escapee. She rocked Evita. Stick to ALW, Patti. Leave Sondheim alone

[dummygeek]

Patti LuPone is a great actress, but her interpretation here ruins the mood of the song here, too over the top

[tenorlovesasoprano]

Though you can't beat Dame Judi in regards to acting value, no one can deny that this is superbly sung. Patti's vocal transitions are flawless.

[derdriui]

Patti has her interpretation and it's a good one. A diva, there's an arrogance and vulnerability there, but also a lot of pride. It's different, the character is not likable much here, but it's certainly not worth dismissing this interpretation.

[aasjb4ever]

I like Patti's rendition, but Bernadette's was the gold standard for me.

[crackerpopskikay]

I prefer barnadette peters

[thegingerbreadgirl16]

God! No matter how hard I try she just....

rubs me the wrong way in EVERYTHING-- Except Evita, she was an amazing Evita but..... other that I'm sorry, please don't kill me but I just prefer Bernadette Peters' acting and singing and well everything!

MY OPINION!!!

please don't hate!!

:)

[derdriui]

@thegingerbreadgirl16 Gypsy! Sunset Boulevard! Have you seen her version of Ladies Who Lunch?

[RoothAndPeter]

I watched this show on Broadway it was great!

[TheDesmo54]

this is the best PLP i have ever heard... restrained.. 

[unclealand]

Patti needs to stick to her Merman impressions.

[Rugger0430]

Patti Lacks a Softness, She's just so Harsh..... sorry but its how i feel

[aasjb4ever]

Is this Ravinia?

[freedom509rwk]

GEORGE HEARN!

[evitaperon88]

HAHAHA...what is going on at 3:10? Oh Patti...I love you.

[tbwhan]

@evitaperon88 What the hell was that. My god.

[evitaperon88]

@tbwhan It's just weird......Patti and her uh...large tracts of land. I swear, in some shows she does, they should get a mention in the Playbill......

[EyeballHighballHand]

I have always imagined her as a Petra if I'm honest, of course when she was younger. However, this is very beautifully done by Patti!

[boynamedalexxx]

@EyeballHighballHand I think she'd make a wonderful Charlotte. It's still a role she could play! haha.

I'll never be able to see Patti as Desiree, though...

[KaraokeKid22]

When was this!!

[Puppies140]

YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!

[fountainchain126]

hmmmmm not sure about the wig Patti

[AtLastOnTheGround]

Her voice is far too robust and sing-songy for this. I saw Bernadette do this two nights ago -- It was understated, heartbreaking, and poignant. Patti's is almost wooden, I have to say.

[sonson226]

Dame Judi....ruined me for anyone else, and CZJ was just comical....not sure how she pulled out a Tony for the role...

[Boonedaba]

@sonson226 Yeah! Catharine keped doing crazy movements. Like loking back and fourth rapidly. It was.... odd. I however, EXHALT Dame Judi's version. It's gold to me.

[risingdancer]

@sonson226 Catherine Zeta-Jones was phenominal in the role. At the Tony's she was acting a bit different while singing it. For one, she didn't turn her head as many times like she did at the Tony's.

Also, I love Patti's version! She sings it just how Sondheim intended it to sound like. :)

[royalnt1]

@risingdancer Actually Glynis Johns sang it how Sondheim intended it to sound like. Because, you know, he WROTE the song for her voice. He's also stated that he prefers this song sung by people who aren't legitimate singers because they won't over sing it. This is an actor's song, not a singer's song. He's also now gone public in "Finishing the Hat" that Johns was and still is his favorite rendition (not that he doesn't love others).

[dudewheresmydignity]

@sonson226 lack of competition. the only two who deserved to win were from closed shows.

[boynamedalexxx]

@dudewheresmydignity Also, the performance for the revival of "Ragtime" was very akward.

[elphbwckd]

@sonson226 Because she's Catherine Zeta Jones...

[roccoh21]

Vocally..lovely but some of her acting the song is a bit over the top for a song so subtle. And she is much too old for the part.

[broadwayloverny10]

@roccoh21 no actually she is not to old because right now at this moment bernadette peters age 62 is doing this exact play singing this exact song of course people think she is better at it because bernadette has "better" emotion than Patti when it comes to songs like this. I love them both dearly but i think...oh i dont no who has dont it better :)

[Dalthis555]

Whoa! I never knew Patti Lupone did A Little Night Music! =D <3333 Patti!

[landwherethenutsgrow]

I think I just watched her slaughter that song in cold blood...yep...I'm pretty sure that's what it was...I hated it...It was so presentational--too much Patti...

[Kahiara]

@landwherethenutsgrow I still like her ;) And I'm not stalking your comments I promise!

I would have liked to see her a little more fragile, she's always quite strong, but could be because of her voice...

I still like it though :P

[Paigeturnernyc]

wrong, wrong, wrong..she looks like Hermione Gingold when she played Madame Armfeldt

[ozzian2000]

She's lovely. When did she do this??? I saw Dame Judy four times in London. I wonder what CZJ will do with the role in the upcoming revival. I really like this show and would have loved to have seen Patti in it.

[eMEELyah]

2:19 It's George Hearn!

[secondarycharacters]

OH MY GOD! I cannot beleive she did this! its like 2 of my favorite things in one!!!! she should sing this on an album... anybody know where this was? Its hard to think who has done this role regionally (its shocking)...even Donna McKeknie

[Selendomono]

I cant believe Patti was ever in this part.... it seems like it wouldnt be her part but I think it is interesting to see.

[TheConneman]

Sung well, obviously, but not acted well. Judi Dench and Glynis Johns own this role.

[tylerb013]

she was a juilliard drama major...

[wiz337]

@TheConneman True, But Neither Of Them Can Touch Patti Vocally. Especially Judi Dench.

[bigjoetube]

Isnt she great! Just wonderful..........

[tenorlovesasoprano]

this is absolutely beautiful

[DivaBehavior]

Thank you SOOOO much for posting this! I've been wanting to see this for SOOO long!

[mollybell313]

I LOVE her version of this song.

[roccoh21]

She looks like a drag queen. For her, this is very restrained but the song requires more sublety.

[DivaBehavior]

I agree : / (Not about the drag queen part). This just isn't a song for Patti. It's really more of a diseuse than a chanteuse song.