Sam Buntrock
Sam Buntrock is a director whose BroadwayWorld credits include Taking Steps, Cradle and All, and Sunday in the Park with George.
Latest News on Sam Buntrock:
- SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Cancelled Following Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey DepartureSep 14, 2026
- Jonathan Bailey Departs SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, Following Ariana Grande's DepartureSep 1, 2026
- SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Still Scheduled for Summer 2027 Following Grande's Exit, Producers ConfirmAug 3, 2026
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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
News
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Cancelled Following Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Departure
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026
Following the departure of Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, the previously announced London revival of Sunday in the Park With George has been cancelled. Leanrn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026
Following the departure of Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, the previously announced London revival of Sunday in the Park With George has been cancelled. Leanrn more here.
Jonathan Bailey Departs SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, Following Ariana Grande's Departure
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Jonathan Bailey has exited the West End's Sunday in the Park with George, following Ariana Grande's earlier departure from the production. Get the full story.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Jonathan Bailey has exited the West End's Sunday in the Park with George, following Ariana Grande's earlier departure from the production. Get the full story.
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Still Scheduled for Summer 2027 Following Grande's Exit, Producers Confirm
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 3, 2026
Producers on Sunday In The Park With George have released a statement, following the exit of Ariana Grande from the production.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 3, 2026
Producers on Sunday In The Park With George have released a statement, following the exit of Ariana Grande from the production.
Ariana Grande Drops Out of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2026
The London revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, was eyeing a June 2027 opening at the Barbican Theatre, but now whether the production will heppen is in question as one star has left the production.
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2026
The London revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, was eyeing a June 2027 opening at the Barbican Theatre, but now whether the production will heppen is in question as one star has left the production.
Grande & Bailey SUNDAY IN THE PARK Eyes June 2027 Opening; Auditions This Summer
by Michael Major - Jul 15, 2026
The London revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, is eyeing a June 2027 opening. Auditions for other roles in the production are reportedly taking place this summer.
by Michael Major - Jul 15, 2026
The London revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, is eyeing a June 2027 opening. Auditions for other roles in the production are reportedly taking place this summer.
Tickets Sales to SUNDAY IN THE PARK With Ariana Grande & Jonathan Bailey Delayed
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026
Ticket sales to the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, have been delayed. As of June, performances are still slated to begin at the Barbican Centre in summer 2027.
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026
Ticket sales to the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, have been delayed. As of June, performances are still slated to begin at the Barbican Centre in summer 2027.
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande Confirmed to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George.
Photo: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Tease SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Reunion
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey have taken to Instagram to further tease the production of Sunday in the Park With George, in which they are rumored to star in London.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey have taken to Instagram to further tease the production of Sunday in the Park With George, in which they are rumored to star in London.
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 25, 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 25, 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 17, 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 17, 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.
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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