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Side by Side by Sondheim at Oil Lamp Theater
Dates: 8/15/2025 - 9/14/2025
📍 Theatre: Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Road
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: 8478340738
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Oil Lamp Theater, which recently opened the Oil Lamp Theater’s SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts, is proud to present, Side by Side by Sondheim, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers and Jule Styne with continuity by Ned Sherrin. The production runs August 15 - September 14, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road. Side by Side by Sondheim is directed by Christina Ramirez and music directed by Amy Branahl.
Side By Side By Sondheim offers a captivating journey through the wit and brilliance of one of Broadway’s greatest musical storytellers. Simple and unpretentious, this Tony Award-winning musical is a perfect introduction to the work of the contemporary master, Stephen Sondheim, and a must for diehard fans featuring songs from Gypsy, Company, West Side Story, A Little Night Music, Follies and others.
In addition, the SPARK CENTER fall adult classes are now open for registration at OilLampTheater.org/spark-center.
The performance schedule is Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.,Saturdays at 3 and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. with additional Wednesday performances August 20 at 3 p.m. and September 3 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be an understudy performance on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.Tickets are on sale now for $30 for previews and $55 for the run at OilLampTheater.org.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Side by Side by Sondheim
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Best Musical | Nominated |
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Oil Lamp Theater is at 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL.
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