STAGE TUBE: Sondheim Gives Interview On The Today Show

By: Apr. 20, 2010
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Stephen Sondheim gave an interview to The Today Show, during which he discussed his career, Sondheim on Sondheim and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Sondheim brought the world Into The Woods, Company, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, West Side Story and Gypsy (to name a few). By writing songs that reflect the complexity of his characters, he has changed the way we define a great musical. Sondheim is currently represented on Broadway by the Roundabout's Sondheim On Sondheim, an intimate portrait of the famed composer in his own words and music. In the show, audiences get an inside look at Sondheim's personal life and artistic process. An ensemble cast of Broadway's best perform brand-new arrangements of over two dozen Sondheim tunes, ranging from the beloved to the obscure. The show is directed by frequent Sondheim collaborator James Lapine.

Sondheim on Sondheim stars Vanessa Williams, Barbara Cook, Tom Wopat, Leslie Kritzer, Norm Lewis, Euan Morton, Erin Mackey & Matthew Scott. Music & lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim and the production is conceived & directed by James Lapine. The production began previews on March 19th, 2010 and will open officially April 22nd, 2010 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street). This will be a limited engagement through Sunday, June 13th, 2010.

Sondheim on Sondheim's creative team includes David Loud (Music Direction & Arrangements) and Dan Knechtges (Musical Staging). The design team includes Beowulf Boritt (Sets), Susan Hilferty (Costumes), Ken Billington (Lights), Dan Moses Schreier (Sound) and Peter Flaherty (Projections).

Tickets are available by calling Roundabout Ticket Services at (212)719-1300, online at www.roundabouttheatre.org or at the Studio 54 Box Office (254 West 54th Street). To become a Roundabout subscriber visit www.roundabouttheatre.org or call Roundabout Ticket Services (212)719-1300. Ticket prices range from $36.50-$126.50.

 



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