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Surprise! Josh Groban and More Celebrate Barbara Cook’s 85th Birthday at Carnegie Hall

Photos By Marc Snetiker October 19, 2012 - 3:28PM

Surprise! Josh Groban and More Celebrate Barbara Cook’s 85th Birthday at Carnegie Hall

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Barbara Cook at Carnegie Hall

Barbara Cook receives some star power surprises at her birthday concert!

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Barbara Cook made a triumphant return to the Carnegie Hall stage on October 18, celebrating her 85th birthday with a night of musical standards and special performances by a number of celebrities who showed up to honor her. Among the surprise guests? Josh Groban, who performed a gorgeous rendition of “Not While I’m Around” dedicated to Cook. Click through our gallery to see who else feted the golden-voiced Broadway legend. Happy Birthday, Barbara!

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