If Judy Garland had lived into the 70s, and managed to stay healthy and in good voice, I would have loved to hear her interpretations of some of the great Sondheim diva roles: Joanne from Company, Sally from Follies, Desiree from A Little Night Music, and Mrs. Lovett from Sweeney Todd. I particularly think she would have made a fantastic Joanne and Desiree, and she would have had a wonderful chance to show off her acting chops as well as her vocal prowess as those sensational and complex characters. Just having an album of her singing songs from the Sondheim canon like "The Ladies Who Lunch", "Losing My Mind", "Send in the Clowns" and the "Worst Pies in London" gives me chills.
Updated On: 5/3/12 at 12:48 AM