Good Lord, what magic moments. Chita, Bebe, Liza...and the forever music of Kander and Ebb. I'm in total awe of the talent on that stage!!! (and in the audience)
The original production of Chicago in 1975 got mixed reviews because it was way ahead of it's time. The 1996 smash hit revival got rave reviews. One critic wrote, "This is one of the great Broadway shows of all time. What were we thinking 20 years ago!?"
SymphonyBrahms Well, the problem was when CHICAGO opened in the 70s it was up against another new, unusual musical; A CHORUS LINE, But, since the revival in the 90s it has played continuously on Broadway. My dream came true when I saw Bebe in the show. Nobody works harder than she does. Roxie Hart is the lead character but I salivated over every note and step of Bebe’s Velma Kelly.❤️
I've seen both Bebe & Chita and they are both amazing! I have met both ladies and they are both class acts. Chita is beyond a star and she can still outshine anyone. It is no slight to Bebe's talent, Chita is in a league of her own.
Bebe Neuwirth is a teriffic performer UNTIL she has to share a stage with Chita, who is 30 years older than she is and still blows her right out of the water.
Both Bebe and Chita sound so amazing individually. But when they did it together, it sounded like a cat was shrieking. I think it's because they have a different way of singing. Chita is one and only but I personally think Bebe was holding back. But this was really amazing.
For what it's worth, I think Bebe Neuworth did a great job here. Most dancers can't keep up with Chia Rivera, never mind look reasonably classy doing so.
it is really cool it's almost like this is what it would look like if Velma didn't kill her sister and she could perform with her... this was great!!!!
For your infomation, orvgg, this is no homosexual event. This is the Kennedy Center Honors, an event which honors artists in the performing arts. And this is in 1998.
You can see Clinton saying to Hillary (at 2:55) "I've never seen her (Liza Minnelli) that fat!" and then Hillary nods in agreement.......I can't believe the editors kept that in!
that has nothing to do with it. and as a person studying and working in this business, i can tell you that there might be more homosexuals in this business than others, but there are just as many, if not more heterosexuals. dont make yourself sound ignorant, thats all you are doing.
Now THAT was a production. Great.
Liza is so amazingly brave to do this performance for kander & ebb. This was just after her vocal surgery. She's truly a genuine soul.
Good Lord, what magic moments. Chita, Bebe, Liza...and the forever music of Kander and Ebb. I'm in total awe of the talent on that stage!!! (and in the audience)
The original production of Chicago in 1975 got mixed reviews because it was way ahead of it's time. The 1996 smash hit revival got rave reviews. One critic wrote, "This is one of the great Broadway shows of all time. What were we thinking 20 years ago!?"
SymphonyBrahms
Well, the problem was when CHICAGO opened in the 70s it was up against another new, unusual musical; A CHORUS LINE,
But, since the revival in the 90s it has played continuously on Broadway. My dream came true when I saw Bebe in the show.
Nobody works harder than she does. Roxie Hart is the lead character but I salivated over every note and step of Bebe’s Velma Kelly.❤️
Mrs.Hilary AND Bill
FABULOUSNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ahh, so amazing. Bebe and Chita in the same video
I've seen both Bebe & Chita and they are both amazing! I have met both ladies and they are both class acts. Chita is beyond a star and she can still outshine anyone. It is no slight to Bebe's talent, Chita is in a league of her own.
Bebe Neuwirth is a teriffic performer UNTIL she has to share a stage with Chita, who is 30 years older than she is and still blows her right out of the water.
I love Chita Rivera! 😘😘😂
Liza the #1 Lady of Broadway Forever♥️ 👏
Bebe is a star, Chita is a galaxy.
Best comment ever... I mean, Bebe is an excelent artist, but Chita is incredible, the greatest and wait... She was 65 at this performance!!!
I don't think I can handle that much greatness.
That was THE finale... wow!!!
Had to see Chita Rivera's version she's the Broadway legend who originated the role. The original is always the greatest.
i love clinton's and cosby's reactions when chita comes on!
I love when Chita does all that jazz. Liza is in a league of her own.
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS. I NEEDED THE INSPIRATION. CHITA AND LIZA LOVE YA.
Kander and Ebb..hell of a duo!
Both Bebe and Chita sound so amazing individually. But when they did it together, it sounded like a cat was shrieking. I think it's because they have a different way of singing. Chita is one and only but I personally think Bebe was holding back. But this was really amazing.
Thanks for posting this! Watched to see what Alan did during "New York, New York" but enjoyed listening to both songs. :)
Chita's awesome in this number.
Fantastic!!!!Enough said.
This is so amazing to watch. Though, I must say Chita and Bebe have very different ways of singing All That Jazz.
Yep Judy and Barbara, and it's an all out FEST!
Kennedy Center Honors from 1998; Kander & Ebb were two of the honorees.
Thank you so much AMAZING
Iconic!
Now that's a Finale!
liza is so brave... doing this just after her throat sugery... just for love.... she is great
I love Bebe.
Bebe. Chita. Liza. Can you ask for more??
@BetteDavisMimic so wonderfully put... i soooo agree!
I love, love, love that video. Do you have the beginning of the tribute, where Joel Grey and Alan Cumming sing Wilkommen? I'd love to see that again.
For what it's worth, I think Bebe Neuworth did a great job here. Most dancers can't keep up with Chia Rivera, never mind look reasonably classy doing so.
Resurrección
I was about to type that to yes please i'd like to see them both.
@bigjoetube
What a great way to put it!!
it is really cool it's almost like this is what it would look like if Velma didn't kill her sister and she could perform with her... this was great!!!!
WOW! What a treat! Thank you for sharing! Can you put a date in your description of when this took place? Thanks again!
AH! Bill Cosby!! It's like everything I love put together:
Dance
Jazz
Chita
Chicago
Kander and Ebb
AND BILL COSBY!
THANK YOU? Do you have the Bill Cosby and Shirley Temple segments from that year? I'd love to see them.
joel 😭😭😭
Roccoh2, honey, it always depend on what you care about the most. She's definetly got soul!
For your infomation, orvgg, this is no homosexual event.
This is the Kennedy Center Honors, an event which honors artists in the performing arts.
And this is in 1998.
plus 'a chorus took' a clean sweep against chicago at that years tony's (75)
When was this event?
@Snowydog123 OMG. So true..
Why was Sherrill milnes there??? I love him but still why?
oops, It's 1:30. I love Bebe. ;)
Two womanizing Bills in the balcony @ 0:47-- Clinton and the Cos
Liza too? Fuck me, taht's nirvana! Thank you!
Neuwith is a talented chorus girl. Rivera the greatest dancer in Broadway history.
de mal gusto,la critica
oh dear poor liza. but still such an amazing performer, regardless of her voice.
Right... and most male Broadway songwriters/producers/performers are not gay at all.
Both Bebe and Chita sound great alone but for some reason when they start singing together it sounds terrible! lol
チタ・リヴェラ、少し玉置浩二入っていてビビ・ニューワースやりにくそう💦ジョエル・グレイは流石❗
Chita’s equal was Gwen
I'm sorry, the choreography just doesn't look the same against a shimmering silver curtain. Gimme a seedy looking dark stage for this number, please
Chita and Bebe together? I'm died and gone to heaven! Yes, I'm gay. So what?
You can see Clinton saying to Hillary (at 2:55) "I've never seen her (Liza Minnelli) that fat!" and then Hillary nods in agreement.......I can't believe the editors kept that in!
Omg so rude lol. At least Hillary looked pissed off
I don't think that's what he said
Hi guys, when was this homosexual event held?
What a crappy ending... And all of you know Liza is off-key and sadly struggling through this entire song.
that has nothing to do with it. and as a person studying and working in this business, i can tell you that there might be more homosexuals in this business than others, but there are just as many, if not more heterosexuals. dont make yourself sound ignorant, thats all you are doing.
the finale looks like a nazi salute... not that saying that liza, bebe, joel, chita, alan, fred or ebb are nazis
God, MInellis is a ghastly parody of her former self here. Cringe-inducing.
Chita's awesome in this number.
Chita's awesome in this number.