Unrealized Collaboration Between Streisand, Madonna, and Midler Resurfaces

The planned 1993 recording of 'Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better' was canceled after Madonna withdrew at the last minute.

Barbra Streisand's 1993 'Back to Broadway' album was set to feature a collaboration with Madonna and Bette Midler on the Broadway classic 'Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better.'
David Foster crafted a unique arrangement that incorporated each artist's signature style, including a disco beat for Madonna and a 'Wind Beneath My Wings' motif for Midler.
The collaboration was envisioned as a playful reinterpretation with a comedic ending involving a restroom scene featuring all three stars.
Although all three artists initially agreed to participate, Madonna withdrew at the last minute for undisclosed reasons, leading to the project's cancellation.
The story, revisited in 2025, highlights the cultural significance of the potential collaboration and its enduring status as a missed opportunity in music history.