I saw Stephen Sondheim today

[mallardo]

Posted: 4/28/12 at 2:13pm

He was at the matinee performance of the South Downs/Browning Version double bill at the Harold Pinter Theatre. He was by himself - for some reason I love it that he would spend his Saturday afternoon in London going to the theatre by himself. He entered just ahead of me and sat a few rows behind me (I was in a front row day seat) between two ladies who clearly didn't know who he was.

I thought long and hard about approaching him but in the end I chickened out. I gave him a long look at intermission and I think we made eye contact - I'll settle for that.

BTW, the show was EXCELLENT. And the front row at the Harold Pinter (20 pounds) is a great place to see it.

[abitoftap]

Posted: 4/28/12 at 3:08pm

The best I can manage is being there when He came on stage at the end of the NY Phil concert of Sweeney.
You win.

[exedore]

Posted: 4/28/12 at 4:32pm

I got to interview him by email for some research I've been doing. The man is a total bro.

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 4/28/12 at 5:48pm

I can verify your story as being true Mallardo, as he told me he was going to see this show South Downs/The Browning tomorrow afternoon. when we had a late lunch on Friday, I have to say he wasn't on his best form, as he was jet-lagged.

[devonian.t]

Posted: 4/28/12 at 6:08pm

give him my number- i don't mind accompanying him, even though I hear he is planning on seeing We Will Rock You this week

[06s091]

Posted: 4/29/12 at 9:17am

He was at the evening performance of Sweeney yesterday. :)

[West_London]

Posted: 4/29/12 at 9:53am

Well I am Stephen Sondheim and I can confirm that you are all correct. By the way Phantom, I wasn't jet-lagged...just bored dear.

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 4/29/12 at 11:36am

LOLOL