Could I Leave You? {Follies ~ City Center Encores!, 2007} - Donna Murphy

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  • čas přidán 7. 01. 2013
  • Another one of my favorite interpreters of Sondheim's work - Donna Murphy as Phyllis in the City Center Encores! production of Follies. I'm not really a big fan of this particular production but at least Donna, Vicki Clark, Lucine Amara, and Mimi Hines managed to save it with their stellar performances.
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Komentáře • 66

  • @zentraveler1834
    @zentraveler1834 Před 4 lety +238

    More people need to know the name “Donna Murphy”

    • @Madamonitor
      @Madamonitor Před 4 lety +10

      She is so shockingly good and a two time tony award winner, so I thought everyone did know her name but I was suprised to find out that this isn't always the case. To me she is one of the greats!

    • @alwaysnew189
      @alwaysnew189 Před 3 lety

      Not one cd

    • @laurenceesposito3393
      @laurenceesposito3393 Před 2 lety +1

      Her Dolly was magnificent! As well as everything else.

    • @truthfulmusic
      @truthfulmusic Před rokem +4

      A whole generation know her as Mother Gothel from Tangled! Lucky.

    • @hefinrosser8685
      @hefinrosser8685 Před rokem +1

      Donna Murphy is an amazing talent xx a godess of theatre xx

  • @boywithdreams12
    @boywithdreams12 Před 11 lety +162

    I got really excited when Bernadette made an appearance at 4:24

  • @princepeterwolf
    @princepeterwolf Před 11 lety +93

    Her voice is SO clear! gosh what a talent

  • @dannysimion
    @dannysimion Před 5 lety +103

    Hahah! I love Donny Murphy’s riveting performance here! I watched her on Sondheim’s 80th Birthday video and seeing her in this Broadway act is even more fun to watch! Her voice is just tinged with regret and sarcasm and heartbreak!

  • @eschiss1
    @eschiss1 Před 8 lety +133

    Well done. With venom and terrific attention to the words (having heard Sondheim sung by otherwise terrific singers who were more in love with the sound of their voice than communicating and interpreting, can't take that for granted.) Thanks!

  • @AvalonMorley
    @AvalonMorley Před 10 lety +44

    Love this performance. Such passion and righteous anger. And she's gorgeous. A wonderful Phyllis.

  • @margaritaperla
    @margaritaperla Před 11 měsíci +6

    the definitive versions of this song are 1) donna murphy with a scene partner and 2) donna murphy without a scene partner (red dress segment at sondheim’s bday concert)

  • @Christinasvenska
    @Christinasvenska Před 11 lety +68

    Absolutely phenomenal!!! She enthralls her audience, and keeps us captivated the entire time she's on stage....hands down, she is by far my favourite Broadway Diva! Thanks for posting!

  • @Caroux84
    @Caroux84 Před 4 lety +12

    Master. Class. Absolute perfection.

  • @ladyladidah
    @ladyladidah Před 4 lety +17

    a great interpretation with the balance pretty spot on where the vituperation meets resolute sardonistic release of pent up anger and bitterness; power and control and vulnerability unlike the versions where the performer becomes victim this is the character finding her chuzpah and freedom on voice

  • @newjackfan
    @newjackfan Před 11 lety +9

    I was so fortunate to be there in 2007. She was, and is, awe inspiring. Thank you, Donna.

  • @johnflynn9619
    @johnflynn9619 Před měsícem

    Magnificent.
    Just Perfect.

  • @williamsnyder4338
    @williamsnyder4338 Před 7 lety +38

    Sondheim himself said that that Alexis Smith's rendition is his favorite, since he wrote it for her. There are many examples of Murphy doing it and each one is different. It's one of those songs that can NOT be sung wrong if the singer sings the meaning.

  • @vintagehaynesflute
    @vintagehaynesflute Před 4 lety +7

    She’s just amazing!

  • @hazellightinthedark1412
    @hazellightinthedark1412 Před 5 lety +5

    Absolutely the best version I have heard. Her portrayal is astonishing!!!🙏😍

  • @vintagehaynesflute
    @vintagehaynesflute Před 5 lety +5

    Donna Murphy is just outstanding!

  • @annabellethedoll4032
    @annabellethedoll4032 Před 5 lety +6

    I. LOVE. HER. BRAVO!

  • @danielleuhbelle
    @danielleuhbelle Před 11 lety +6

    i adore her

  • @hyperman1010
    @hyperman1010 Před 7 lety +44

    a great voice for this song, that alexis smith and lee remick never really had. she does this so well. even better at the sondheim birthday bash. terrific, thanks.

    • @johnflynn9619
      @johnflynn9619 Před měsícem

      Lee was a Great Actress. But, not good singing this song.

  • @justin4253
    @justin4253 Před 13 dny

    We don’t talk about this performance enough.

  • @ChrisRandomSinger
    @ChrisRandomSinger Před 11 lety +8

    Perfection!

  • @jameshknight8804
    @jameshknight8804 Před 5 lety +7

    Was a concert production with amazing performances ... wish they had taken this cast into a full production.

  • @hefinrosser8685
    @hefinrosser8685 Před rokem +1

    Miss Murphy is incredible xx

  • @richardgornalle4536
    @richardgornalle4536 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for this gem. Wonderful.

  • @actorguy213
    @actorguy213 Před 5 lety +4

    Perfect.

  • @alexandreleite2541
    @alexandreleite2541 Před 5 lety +3

    Superb.

  • @princepeterwolf
    @princepeterwolf Před 11 lety

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ;____;

  • @jaybonn5973
    @jaybonn5973 Před 4 lety +1

    Donna is such a movie actress

  • @kellianndecarlo
    @kellianndecarlo Před 11 lety +2

    BRILLIANCE.

  • @orlandocordova4381
    @orlandocordova4381 Před rokem +1

    Great Talent.

  • @joejojo6
    @joejojo6 Před 2 lety +1

    The best.

  • @seantodd8875
    @seantodd8875 Před 8 dny

    You know what she's not doing, that so many younger performers do? She's not wearing a mic. A true actor doesn't need one.

  • @murraypeat2871
    @murraypeat2871 Před rokem +1

    Donna, Bernadette and Patti were just MADE to perform sondheim ❤

    • @tuberaxx
      @tuberaxx Před 8 měsíci

      Hmm, I don’t think Patti belongs on this list. She’s a belter compared to the others, and lacks nuance in her interpretations. She wasn’t part of any original Sondheim productions, unlike Donna and of course, Bernadette.

    • @ACinemafanatic
      @ACinemafanatic Před 6 měsíci

      @@tuberaxxI sort of agree she doesn’t dig into the layers of Sondheims work everyone says she’s great as rose but Angela is better patti just belts and over does it at times

  • @laurenceesposito3393
    @laurenceesposito3393 Před 2 lety +1

    In my estimation - the best performance.

  • @alwaysnew189
    @alwaysnew189 Před 3 lety

    Lucine Amara also!!! ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹 Donna....magic 👌🙏😘

  • @tracyroweauthor
    @tracyroweauthor Před 4 lety +4

    Amazing that she started her career performing at the Improv and has gone on to be such a legend

  • @robertkahan3826
    @robertkahan3826 Před 6 lety +9

    How funny: our current part time Dolly with the future Horace Vandegelder!

  • @francoaragosta4285
    @francoaragosta4285 Před 6 lety +1

    YES!

  • @HaupiaFanatic
    @HaupiaFanatic Před 11 lety +3

    ughhh she so goddamn amazing. I can't even.

  • @jrbaskind
    @jrbaskind Před 3 lety +3

    My favorite song from the show, although “I’m Still Here” is a very close second.

  • @christopherlundgren3499
    @christopherlundgren3499 Před 3 lety +1

    With the great Victor Garber!

  • @R.P.McMurphy
    @R.P.McMurphy Před 11 lety +19

    jejejejeje she's just like Mother Gothel but in human version XDDD

  • @ozzietadziu
    @ozzietadziu Před 3 lety +1

    Too bad about the poor audio quality.

  • @MikeA15206
    @MikeA15206 Před 11 lety +2

    It assumed you were gay. Welcome to my world :)

  • @mychalbodeman
    @mychalbodeman Před 4 lety

    I dont know whats more sad. That it sounds like "Last Midnight" or Last Midnight is basically the same song

  • @LM-su2xw
    @LM-su2xw Před 11 lety +1

    youtube recommended I watch Justin Bieber takes his shirt off while singing Baby because I watched this ... right :/

  • @pudgeuncle
    @pudgeuncle Před 11 lety +2

    Stunning,,,but Dee Hoty is vocally superior to every Phyllis.

  • @stevehinnenkamp5625
    @stevehinnenkamp5625 Před 6 lety +3

    Unlike her predecessor Alexis Smith, I want nothing to do with the character portrayed here.
    She is venomous and we must ask her spouse why he didn't leave her when he had the chance.
    Miss Murphy makes the scene backfire.

    • @stevenl8054
      @stevenl8054 Před 3 lety +14

      Don't marry her then. She's too good for you.