Sam Buntrock
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Ariana Grande y Jonathan Bailey en conversaciones para SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE en Londres (Dec 16, 2025)
WICKED's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey in Talks to Lead SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in London (Dec 16, 2025)
Interview: Hugh Panaro’s Happy to Be A MAN WITHOUT A MASK (Nov 22, 2024)
Ariana Grande y Jonathan Bailey en conversaciones para SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE en Londres (Dec 16, 2025)
WICKED's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey in Talks to Lead SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in London (Dec 16, 2025)
Interview: Hugh Panaro’s Happy to Be A MAN WITHOUT A MASK (Nov 22, 2024)
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Sam Buntrock, Sunday in the Park with George
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Direction of a Musical
Sam Buntrock, Sunday in the Park with George
Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Director
Sam Buntrock, Sunday In The Park With George
Videos
Broadway Rewind: THE LITTLE MERMAID Makes a Splash on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-05 16:31:00
VIDEO: Check Out 360 Degrees of Andy Mientus in DCPA's THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Julie Musbach - 2018-05-25 14:32:35
VIDEO: He's a Pinball Wizard! Andy Mientus Dishes on Taking on the Title Role in TOMMY
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-10 18:16:43
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes with Denver Center's THE WHO'S TOMMY Starring Andy Mientus
by Julie Musbach - 2018-05-04 14:00:00
VIDEO: First Look at Andy Mientus in The Who's TOMMY at The Denver Center
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-04-27 23:31:29
VIDEO: Andy Mientus of The Denver Center's TOMMY Sings for Denver Actors Fund
by Stephi Wild - 2018-03-28 06:16:58
VIDEO: Lulu Fall of The Denver Center's TOMMY Sings for Denver Actors Fund
by Stephi Wild - 2018-03-28 06:14:34
VIDEO: On This Day, February 21- Menier Chocolate Factory's Production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Lands on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-02-21 16:46:05
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes with Costume Designer of FRANKENSTEIN at DCPA
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-10-07 07:03:38
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of the Reimagined FRANKENSTEIN at DCPA
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-10-05 07:09:36
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at New Version of FRANKENSTEIN at DCPA
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-08-25 07:54:48
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE-HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Rob McClure!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2015-03-01 09:00:51
VIDEO: First Look - Tony Nominee Rob McClure Stars in New Film RECURSION
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-03-26 13:04:19
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes of New York City Opera's POWDER HER FACE
by Stage Tube - 2013-01-31 20:07:01
TV Exclusive: An Intimate Chat With 'Sunday In The Park' Director Sam Buntrock
by Craig Brockman - 2008-06-10 00:25:02
News
Ariana Grande y Jonathan Bailey en conversaciones para SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE en Londres
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 16, 2025
La producción, dirigida por Marianne Elliott, tiene previsto presentarse en el Teatro Barbican de Londres en 2027.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 16, 2025
La producción, dirigida por Marianne Elliott, tiene previsto presentarse en el Teatro Barbican de Londres en 2027.
WICKED's Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey in Talks to Lead SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in London
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025
Wicked's Glinda and Fiyero, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, are in talks to reunite on stage in a new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical Sunday in the Park With George, directed by Marianne Elliott, in London in 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025
Wicked's Glinda and Fiyero, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, are in talks to reunite on stage in a new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical Sunday in the Park With George, directed by Marianne Elliott, in London in 2027.
Interview: Hugh Panaro’s Happy to Be A MAN WITHOUT A MASK
by Gil Kaan - Nov 22, 2024
Broadway leading man Hugh Panaro celebrates the release of his new CD Man Without a Mask with a one-nighter December 5, 2024, at the Catalina Bar & Grill. Songs from the CD recorded over two nights at 54 Below will be featured amongst some other favorites of Hugh.
by Gil Kaan - Nov 22, 2024
Broadway leading man Hugh Panaro celebrates the release of his new CD Man Without a Mask with a one-nighter December 5, 2024, at the Catalina Bar & Grill. Songs from the CD recorded over two nights at 54 Below will be featured amongst some other favorites of Hugh.
Puccini's TOSCA to Open at San Diego Opera Next Month Starring Michelle Bradley and Greer Grimsley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023
San Diego Opera’s 2022-2023 Season will continue with Puccini’s Tosca on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023
San Diego Opera’s 2022-2023 Season will continue with Puccini’s Tosca on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances.
Puccini's TOSCA Continues San Diego Opera Season March 25, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2023
San Diego Opera's 2022-2023 Season continues with Puccini's Tosca on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2023
San Diego Opera's 2022-2023 Season continues with Puccini's Tosca on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances.
New York Festival Of Song Presents A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! At Kaufman Music Center On December 14
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2022
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, presents its annual holiday show, A Goyishe Christmas to You! on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:00pm at Merkin Hall's Upper Lobby at the Kaufman Music Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2022
New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, presents its annual holiday show, A Goyishe Christmas to You! on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:00pm at Merkin Hall's Upper Lobby at the Kaufman Music Center.
BAT OUT OF HELL is Headed to Germany This Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022
Jim Steinman's globally successful stage epic Bat Out of Hell – The Musical returns to Germany: The award-winning original from London's West End with the greatest hits of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf can be experienced for the first time in its original English version in this touring production from 20th December 2022 to 4th January 2023 only, at the Capitol Theater Düsseldorf.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022
Jim Steinman's globally successful stage epic Bat Out of Hell – The Musical returns to Germany: The award-winning original from London's West End with the greatest hits of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf can be experienced for the first time in its original English version in this touring production from 20th December 2022 to 4th January 2023 only, at the Capitol Theater Düsseldorf.
Village Theatre Announces New Leadership With New Artistic Director and First-Ever Managing Director
by Grace Cutler - Jul 8, 2022
Village Theatre announces Adam Immerwahr (Washington DC’s Theater J) as its next Artistic Director and Laura Lee (Seattle’s ArtsWest) as its first-ever Managing Director.
by Grace Cutler - Jul 8, 2022
Village Theatre announces Adam Immerwahr (Washington DC’s Theater J) as its next Artistic Director and Laura Lee (Seattle’s ArtsWest) as its first-ever Managing Director.
Lauren Worsham, Lilli Cooper and More Star in THE WILDNESS Virtual Reimagining
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021
On May 26 at 8pm ET, cast members of 2016’s Lortel-nominated show “The Wildness” will reunite for a virtual reimagining of the production as part of Ars Nova's Supra series. This one-night-only concert event features members of the theatrical indie-pop band Sky-Pony, including Tony nominees Lauren Worsham, Lilli Cooper and Kyle Jarrow.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2021
On May 26 at 8pm ET, cast members of 2016’s Lortel-nominated show “The Wildness” will reunite for a virtual reimagining of the production as part of Ars Nova's Supra series. This one-night-only concert event features members of the theatrical indie-pop band Sky-Pony, including Tony nominees Lauren Worsham, Lilli Cooper and Kyle Jarrow.
PlayCo Productions Available to Audiences Everywhere This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2021
PlayCo announces plans for Spring 2021, building on the company's multi-platform exploration of this moment, its engagement with artists who are illuminating the complexities of relationships sustained from a distance, and its introduction of new initiatives responding to the changes in our world.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2021
PlayCo announces plans for Spring 2021, building on the company's multi-platform exploration of this moment, its engagement with artists who are illuminating the complexities of relationships sustained from a distance, and its introduction of new initiatives responding to the changes in our world.
Lilli Cooper, Kyle Jarrow, Lauren Worsham and More Announced for Additional Ars Nova Online Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2021
Ars Nova Supra highlights include a night of original music with composer and performer Ellen Winter on April 23; Showgasm, Ars Nova’s monthly variety-show-meets-party, with guest host George Civeris on April 29; and a special concert performance of Sky Pony’s indomitable rock fairy tale, The (virtual) Wildness, on May 26.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2021
Ars Nova Supra highlights include a night of original music with composer and performer Ellen Winter on April 23; Showgasm, Ars Nova’s monthly variety-show-meets-party, with guest host George Civeris on April 29; and a special concert performance of Sky Pony’s indomitable rock fairy tale, The (virtual) Wildness, on May 26.
VIDEO: On This Day, February 21- SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Returns to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2021
On this day in 2008, the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George opened on Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2021
On this day in 2008, the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George opened on Broadway.
100 New York Arts Workers Will Assemble in Times Square to Sing 'Will I' for BE AN #ARTSHERO: ARTS WORKERS UNITE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2020
A dynamic and diverse cross-section of 100 New York Arts Workers will briefly assemble in Times Square to sing 'Will I?' from Rent. The song's pointed questions 'Will I lose my dignity? Will someone care. Will I wake tomorrow from this nightmare?' will be followed by 100 seconds of silence: a second for each U.S. Senator.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2020
A dynamic and diverse cross-section of 100 New York Arts Workers will briefly assemble in Times Square to sing 'Will I?' from Rent. The song's pointed questions 'Will I lose my dignity? Will someone care. Will I wake tomorrow from this nightmare?' will be followed by 100 seconds of silence: a second for each U.S. Senator.
Broadway Rewind: THE LITTLE MERMAID Makes a Splash on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2020
'We then travel to the exciting opening night of Disney's musical, The Little Mermaid and I asked an exuberant Sierra Boggess, who was making her Broadway debut as Ariel, what that magical day meant to her. 'Did it really happen tonight? Are we sure that that just happened! Before I went on stage tonight, I felt my heart pounding because I was just so excited and there was such anticipation and I realized all I had to do tonight was share Ariel.''
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2020
'We then travel to the exciting opening night of Disney's musical, The Little Mermaid and I asked an exuberant Sierra Boggess, who was making her Broadway debut as Ariel, what that magical day meant to her. 'Did it really happen tonight? Are we sure that that just happened! Before I went on stage tonight, I felt my heart pounding because I was just so excited and there was such anticipation and I realized all I had to do tonight was share Ariel.''
Arena Stage Announces Additional Playwrights To Join Power Plays Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces four additional commissioned playwrights as a part of Power Plays, an ambitious initiative commissioning and developing 25 new plays and musicals from a diverse mix of writers, composers and lyricists over the course of 10 years. Playwrights Lauren Yee, Zack Zadek, Emily Feldman and Karen Zacarías join previously commissioned playwrights with projects underway, including Eduardo Machado, whose Power Play Celia and Fidel, a perceptive and authentic look at Fidel Castro's most trusted confidant and political partner, Celia Sánchez, enjoys its world premiere in Arena's Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle, February 28 through April 12, 2020.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2020
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces four additional commissioned playwrights as a part of Power Plays, an ambitious initiative commissioning and developing 25 new plays and musicals from a diverse mix of writers, composers and lyricists over the course of 10 years. Playwrights Lauren Yee, Zack Zadek, Emily Feldman and Karen Zacarías join previously commissioned playwrights with projects underway, including Eduardo Machado, whose Power Play Celia and Fidel, a perceptive and authentic look at Fidel Castro's most trusted confidant and political partner, Celia Sánchez, enjoys its world premiere in Arena's Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle, February 28 through April 12, 2020.
Andrea McArdle & Donna McKechnie, Andy Mientus, and More Highlight Next Week at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2019
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 19, 2019
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
Shoshana Bean, Krysta Rodriguez, New Musicals And More Announced At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2019
This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2019
This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
IN THE CLOSET To Explore Ageism In The Gay Community
by Julie Musbach - Apr 26, 2019
Ebner-Page Productions today annonuced the New York Premiere Off-Broadway run of Siegmund Fuchs' IN THE CLOSET, a stirring dramedy about ageism in the gay community that will begin a limited Off-Broadway engagement Wednesday, May 29, 2019 continuing through June 16, 2019 at Theatre Row's Studio Theatre, (410 West 42nd Street). Eli Carpenter will direct. Mr. Fuchs lives in Washington, D.C., is an attorney for the United States Department of Justice, and his academic work focuses on abuse victims.
by Julie Musbach - Apr 26, 2019
Ebner-Page Productions today annonuced the New York Premiere Off-Broadway run of Siegmund Fuchs' IN THE CLOSET, a stirring dramedy about ageism in the gay community that will begin a limited Off-Broadway engagement Wednesday, May 29, 2019 continuing through June 16, 2019 at Theatre Row's Studio Theatre, (410 West 42nd Street). Eli Carpenter will direct. Mr. Fuchs lives in Washington, D.C., is an attorney for the United States Department of Justice, and his academic work focuses on abuse victims.
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES Extends Run Through January 6
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 17, 2018
The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) announced today that due to overwhelming demand, the 2018 production of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by Chase, will extend its run through January 6, 2019. The added performances are Wednesday, January 2 at 2:00PM and 8:00PM; Friday, January 4 at 2:00PM and 8:00PM; Saturday, January 5 at 1:00PM, 4:00PM and 7:00PM; and Sunday, January 6 at 12:00PM, 3:00PM and 6:00PM. The 2018 Christmas Spectacular, which features a brand-new finale number, 'Christmas Lights,' opened on November 9, 2018. Tickets for the 10 additional performances are on sale now at www.rockettes.com/christmas.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 17, 2018
The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) announced today that due to overwhelming demand, the 2018 production of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by Chase, will extend its run through January 6, 2019. The added performances are Wednesday, January 2 at 2:00PM and 8:00PM; Friday, January 4 at 2:00PM and 8:00PM; Saturday, January 5 at 1:00PM, 4:00PM and 7:00PM; and Sunday, January 6 at 12:00PM, 3:00PM and 6:00PM. The 2018 Christmas Spectacular, which features a brand-new finale number, 'Christmas Lights,' opened on November 9, 2018. Tickets for the 10 additional performances are on sale now at www.rockettes.com/christmas.
The 2018 Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes Will Integrate 100 Drones Into Brand-new Finale
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2018
The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) announced today that Intel, the global leader in drone innovation, has joined the creative team for the 2018 production of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by Chase. One hundred Intel Shooting StarTM mini drones will create a groundbreaking magical holiday drone light show over the Great Stage of Radio City using choreographed movements to create holiday-themed silhouettes in the all new finale scene "Christmas Lights." This large scale integrated drone performance will mark the first of its kind for theater and for Intel. Intel will join an acclaimed creative team including the finale director and director of new digital show content, Sam Buntrock, a Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier Award-nominee (Broadway and West End productions of Sunday in the Park with George); and globally recognized design studio, Obscura Digital, which created stunning brand new digital projections that extend the show beyond the stage.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2018
The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) announced today that Intel, the global leader in drone innovation, has joined the creative team for the 2018 production of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, presented by Chase. One hundred Intel Shooting StarTM mini drones will create a groundbreaking magical holiday drone light show over the Great Stage of Radio City using choreographed movements to create holiday-themed silhouettes in the all new finale scene "Christmas Lights." This large scale integrated drone performance will mark the first of its kind for theater and for Intel. Intel will join an acclaimed creative team including the finale director and director of new digital show content, Sam Buntrock, a Tony, Drama Desk, and Olivier Award-nominee (Broadway and West End productions of Sunday in the Park with George); and globally recognized design studio, Obscura Digital, which created stunning brand new digital projections that extend the show beyond the stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Sam Buntrock been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George and Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Sunday In The Park With George.
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