Sunday in the Park with George 1984 - Articles Page 14

Ages: 12+
Opened: May 2, 1984
Closing: October 13, 1985

Sunday in the Park with George - 1984 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Suggested by the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grand Jatte and the life of Georges Seurat.

Shimmering with love and light, this unique, inventive musical is one of the most acclaimed shows of our time. Inspired by the life and work of enigmatic 19th century impressionist painter Georges Seurat, this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece explores the complexity of life and the art of understanding it. Stephen Sondheim’s soaring score and insightful lyrics intertwine with Seurat’s distinctive art to create a moving, poetic drama, dot by dot.

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Mandy Patinkin Performs With Pittsburgh Symphony at Heinz Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2014


Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. The acclaimed actor, singer and storyteller will appear on the Heinz Hall stage with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra tonight, April 5 at 8 p.m. in his most electrifying role - concert performer.

Mandy Patinkin to Perform With Pittsburgh Symphony at Heinz Hall, 4/5
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 17, 2014


Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. The acclaimed actor, singer and storyteller will appear on the Heinz Hall stage with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m. in his most electrifying role - concert performer.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to Perform with MANDY PATINKIN, 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2014


Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. The acclaimed actor, singer and storyteller will appear on the Heinz Hall stage with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m. in his most electrifying role — concert performer.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 2/21- SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2014


Today in 2008, the first Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park with George opened at Studio 54, where it ran for 149 performances. Sunday in the Park with George is a 1983 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. The musical was inspired by the painting 'A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte' by Georges Seurat. The musical won the 1985 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, two Tony Awards for design (and a nomination for Best Musical), numerous Drama Desk Awards, the 1991 Olivier Award for Best Musical and the 2007 Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production.

Kennedy Center Hosts AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2014


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin tonight, February 18 to the 23rd, 2014 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater.

Kennedy Center to Host AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN, 2/18-23
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 28, 2014


The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin February 18 to 23, 2014 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Appearing together again after their Tony Award winning performances in Evita, Patti LuPone joins Mandy Patinkin onstage for eight performances. Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin are two of Broadway's most venerated performers, having both won a Tony Award for their performances in Andrew Lloyd Webber's groundbreaking Evita in 1980. Since then they have both starred in film, television, the concert stage and back to Broadway. An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin brings them together again - at last. Press opening night is Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone in Never-Before Aired PBS Soap Operetta
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2014


Below, watch Broadway star Patti LuPone like you've never seen her before as we present: 'Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta', a 'mini'musical' made for PBS in 1984 which was never broadcast.

INTO THE WOODS Begins Tonight at Main Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2014


Main Street Theater begins 2014 with Into the Woods, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's exploration of everyone's favorite fairytale characters. Main Street Theater's production will return the material to its storytelling roots with a small company and simple accompaniment on its intimate Rice Village stage.

ROAD SHOW Comes to Theatre Rhinoceros, Now thru 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2014


Theatre Rhinoceros presents the Bay Area Premiere of the Stephen Sondheim Musical ROAD SHOW, featuring Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Book by John Weidman, and running today, January 2 - 19, 2014.

INTO THE WOODS to Begin 1/11 at Main Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2013


Main Street Theater begins 2014 with Into the Woods, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's exploration of everyone's favorite fairytale characters. Main Street Theater's production will return the material to its storytelling roots with a small company and simple accompaniment on its intimate Rice Village stage.

ROAD SHOW Comes to Theatre Rhinoceros, 1/2-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2013


Theatre Rhinoceros presents the Bay Area Premiere of the Stephen Sondheim Musical ROAD SHOW, featuring Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and Book by John Weidman, and running January 2 - 19, 2014

Signature Theatre to Kick Off 2014-15 Season with SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE; Runs 8/5-9/21
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2013


Signature Theatre celebrates the start of its 25th anniversary season next fall with an all-new production of Sunday in the Park with George, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical. Directed by Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner and staged in the MAX Theatre, this production marks the first time Signature has produced the play since the theatre's co-production with Arena Stage in 1997.

Limited Number of Tickets Now on Sale for CSC's THE LAST TWO PEOPLE ON EARTH Workshop with Mandy Patinkin & Taylor Mac
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2013


Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, in association with Staci Levine, will present Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin and acclaimed actor/performance artist Taylor Mac in THE LAST TWO PEOPLE ON EARTH: AN APOCALYPTIC VAUDEVILLE, a workshop presentation with direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, and music direction by Paul Ford, for a strictly limited engagement from Saturday, December 14 thru Tuesday, December 31. Performances of THE LAST TWO PEOPLE ON EARTH: AN APOCALYPTIC VAUDEVILLE will be presented at the Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand Street, NYC).

Nancy Opel, Matthew Saldivar & David Josefsberg to Join Tony Danza & Rob McClure in Paper Mill's HONEYMOON IN VEGAS; Full Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 16, 2013


Honeymoon in Vegas will star television, screen and stage icon Tony Danza (Who's the Boss?, Taxi, The Producers, A View From The Bridge, The Iceman Cometh) as Tommy Korman, a widowed and unscrupulous gambler looking for another shot at love. Leading the company are Tony nominee Rob McClure (Chaplin) as Jack Singer, Brynn O'Malley (Annie) as Betsy Nolan, Tony nomineeNancy Opel (Memphis, Urinetown) as Bea Singer, Matthew Saldivar (Peter and the Starcatcher) as Johnny Sandwich and David Josefsberg(Wedding Singer) as Tony Rocky/Roy Bacon

Stephen Sondheim & Wynton Marsalis Collaboration, A BED AND A CHAIR: A NEW YORK LOVE AFFAIR to Play City Center in November
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2013


Stephen Sondheim and Wynton Marsalis will collaborate on A BED AND A CHAIR: A New York Love Affair, a new musical event featuring Sondheim's music arranged and performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. This Encores! Special Event, directed by frequent Sondheim collaborator John Doyle, with choreography by Parker Esse and musical supervision by David Loud, was conceived by Peter Gethers, Jack Viertel and John Doyle, and will run for seven performances, November 13 - 17 at City Center.

Stephen Sondheim to Receive 54th Edward MacDowell Medal Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2013


The MacDowell Colony will award composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim with its 54th Edward MacDowell Medal today, August 11. The MacDowell Colony, the nation's first artist residency program, has awarded the medal annually since 1960 to an individual artist who has made an outstanding contribution to his or her field. This year marks the first time a luminary has been chosen from the realm of musical theatre and Sondheim's generous offering of his talents to the stage made him a clear choice.

Stephen Sondheim to Be Awarded 54th Edward MacDowell Medal on 8/11
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 16, 2013


The MacDowell Colony will award composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim with its 54th Edward MacDowell Medal on Sunday, August 11. The MacDowell Colony, the nation's first artist residency program, has awarded the medal annually since 1960 to an individual artist who has made an outstanding contribution to his or her field. This year marks the first time a luminary has been chosen from the realm of musical theatre and Sondheim's generous offering of his talents to the stage made him a clear choice.

Jeffrey Seller Directs Dallas Theater Center's FLY World Premiere, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2013


Dallas Theater Center presents the world premiere of Fly, a new musical based on J.M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights) makes his directorial debut with this production.

Mandy Patinkin Performs in DRESS CASUAL at SOPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2013


Celebrating its 7th consecutive season, SOPAC hosts a one-night only benefit concert with Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, tonight, June 22nd at 8pm. Accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, Patinkin brings his critically acclaimed theatre concert titled 'Dress Casual'.

2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #5 - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA & INTO THE WOODS
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 5, 2013


Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on the final of our featured major Best Musical match-ups this year - the granddaddy of them all - THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and INTO THE WOODS.

2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown: #6 - SUNDAY/LA CAGE
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 4, 2013


Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on a major Best Musical battle of the 1980s - SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE versus LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.

Jeffrey Seller to Direct Dallas Theater Center's FLY World Premiere; Cast & Creative Team Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2013


Dallas Theater Center announced the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Fly, a new musical based on J.M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights) makes his directorial debut with this production.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Begins in Central Park - Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced additional casting today for the 2013 season of free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte. This summer, all performances for THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, A NEW MUSICAL will begin at 8:30 p.m. with running times of approximately 90 minutes, no intermission.

Mandy Patinkin to Perform in DRESS CASUAL at SOPAC, 6/22
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013


Celebrating its 7th consecutive season, SOPAC hosts a one-night only benefit concert with Broadway's master songman, Mandy Patinkin, on Saturday, June 22nd at 8:00pm. Accompanied by Paul Ford on piano, Patinkin brings his critically acclaimed theatre concert titled 'Dress Casual'.

Daniel Breaker, Colin Donnell, Rebecca Naomi Jones & More Set for COMEDY OF ERRORS and LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST in the Park!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2013


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced additional casting today for the 2013 season of free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte. This summer, all performances for THE COMEDY OF ERRORS and LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, A NEW MUSICAL will begin at 8:30 p.m. with running times of approximately 90 minutes, no intermission.

Other Productions of Sunday in the Park with George

1983   Off-Broadway Playwrights Horizons Workshop
Off-Broadway
1984   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1986   Regional (US) Long Beach Revival
Regional (US)
1990   West End London Revival
West End
1994   Broadway Reunion Concert
Broadway
1997   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2002   Regional (US) Sondheim Festival Production
Regional (US)
2004   Regional (US) Regional Concert
Regional (US)
2005   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
2006   West End West End Transfer
West End
2007   Los Angeles Reprise! Concert
Los Angeles
2008   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2014   Arlington, VA (Regional) Signature Theatre Production
Arlington, VA (Regional)
2016   New York New York City Center Concert Gala
New York
2017   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2020   London 2020 West End Revival
London

Sunday in the Park with George - 1984 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1985 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Stephen Sondheim
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Bernadette Peters
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical James Lapine
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Ann Hould-Ward
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical James Lapine
1984 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Charles Kimbrough
1984 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Stephen Sondheim
1984 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical James Lapine
1984 The Hewes Awards Costume Design Ann Hould-Ward
1984 The Hewes Awards Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt
1984 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Richard Nelson
1984 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Bran Ferren
1984 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Tony Straiges
1984 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical James Lapine
1984 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Ann Hould-Ward
1984 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Patricia Zipprodt
1984 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical James Lapine
1984 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Richard Nelson
1984 Tony Awards Best Musical Emanuel Azenberg
1984 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stephen Sondheim
1984 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Mandy Patinkin
1984 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Bernadette Peters
1984 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Tony Straiges

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