Trevor Nunn Hoping to Mount 'Follies' in London

With major groundbreaking Musical Theatre Works like 'West Side Story', 'Gypsy', 'Company', 'Follies', and 'Sweeney Todd' to name but a few, Stephen Sondheim is unquestionably one of the most influential figures in American theatre. Now nearing his 80's, Sondheim is often witness to a revivals of many of his works served up to newer generations.

In an interview with the New York Times, Sondheim expresses his approval for most of these revivals; assuring that he has "been well served by the productions, including those that received mixed reviews, like 'Night Music,' or even unfavorable notices, like "Pacific Overtures" in 2004 and "Follies" in 2001."

'Night Music's director Trevor Nunn, who is hoping to mount a revival of 'Follies' in London, says that Sondheim revivals are "especially appropriate for reimagination".

"When I first went to see ‘Next to Normal,'" Nunn says referencing the current Broadway hit which deals with depression and loss, "I thought it was a stunning achievement that probably would not have been attempted if Sondheim had not shifted the frontier about what could be achieved by musical theater. And when we revive Sondheim, if done well, the frontiers can move imaginatively again."

To read the rest of the story in the New York Times, please click here.

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