I rarely watch TV. But if ever I had the chance to do so, one of the shows that I tune into is “The Late Late Show.” I mean, James Corden is a master entertainer. He is a pretty hilarious host AND a great singer. His show’s hit segment, Carpool Karaoke, is a testament to the guy’s talent. So, I am not surprised that Corden has become a hit among U.S. late night viewers.
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And if there’s one a person who can rise to Corden’s hosting and singing skills, it has to be Neil Patrick Harris. Both Harris and Corden starred on Broadway and won a Tony for their performance. Both hosted the Tony Awards. So, if there would be a hosting or musical showdown between the two, it would definitely be legendary.
And the TV gods responded. NPH dropped by (or should I say gate-crashed) Corden’s Jan. 9 show to challenge him to a riff-off to settle once and for all “who is truly more Broadway.” Featuring the a cappella group The Filharmonic on backing vocals, NPH and Corden belted out “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” (Guys and Dolls), “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” (Gypsy), “Being Alive” (Company), “On My Own” (Les Misérables), “All That Jazz” (Chicago), and “Sugar Daddy” (Hedwig and the Angry Itch). Both NPH and Corden were flawless in their renditions of timeless Broadway tunes, and honestly, it was difficult to choose the winner of the battle. Especially after ending the epic duet some with “My Shot” (Hamilton).
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Words are not enough to describe how gifted these two performers are. I hope someone (paging Lin Manuel-Miranda) would pen a play that will be headlined by these two. But for now, let’s be grateful that this video exists.
Hello, Bradley J. Sterling here. As a theater major, I can’t express how glad I was when I chanced upon the NPH-Corden Broadway showdown. We need more Showtunes sing-offs, right? Drop me a note on Twitter.
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