Steve Sondheim

Interview: Robbie Rozelle of CITATION NEEDED at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - May 16, 2025

Comedic cabaret musical storyteller Robbie Rozelle is bringing his yearly one-off to 54 Below and he shared some thoughts on the art form, the importance of attacking fear, and the need for comedy to be front-loaded.

Video: Christine Baranski Recalls 50th Birthday Celebration with Stephen Sondheim
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2025

On a recent visit to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Christine Baranski recalled what she considers to be her best birthday, which she spent with Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim. Watch her tell the story here!

Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Apr 9, 2025

The music of Stephen Sondheim is alive and well at the Samuel J. Friedman Thetare, where Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends opened just last night. Watch in this video as we take you inside the big night with stars Bernadette peters, Lea Salonga, and more.

Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2025

Some diamonds in the rough, but why can't we choose for ourselves from the BBC archive?

Photos: 3 FACES OF STEVE: SONDHEIM IN CONCERT at the Odyssey Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 14, 2024

“3 Faces of Steve: Sondheim in Concert,” a song compendium that spans the breadth of Stephen Sondheim’s oeuvre, directed by soprano Angelina Réaux, who personally knew and worked with Sondheim, opened last weekend at the Odyssey Theatre. Check out production photos below!

Review: 3 FACES OF STEVE: SONDHEIM IN CONCERT at Odyssey Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Sep 9, 2024

Memorable, entertaining and show-stopping, 3 Faces of Steve is a special treat to be savored.  The lavish, luxurious operatic voices and powerhouse emotive performances of Angelina Réaux, Michael Sokol and Bernardo Bermudez shine in the intimate, warm space of the Odyssey.

Video: Mia Farrow Recalls Attending Patti LuPone's Party as Sondheim's Date
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2024

Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday to discuss The Roommate, a new play that will open on Broadway September 12. During the interview, the two recalled the first time they were introduced to each other 30-odd years ago at a New Year's Eve party at LuPone's house.

3 FACES OF STEVE SONDHEIM in Concert to be Presented at the Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present 3 Faces of Steve: Sondheim in Concert, a song compendium that spans the breadth of Stephen Sondheim’s oeuvre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Recap the 2024 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024

The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.

Backstage at the 2024 Tony Awards
by Caitlin Hornik - Jun 16, 2024

How does it feel to be a Tony winner? What project is up next? Who did they forget to thank? Find out straight from the winners themselves!

Video: Maria Friedman Has Brought MERRILY Home
by Joey Mervis - Jun 7, 2024

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Maria Friedman chats about the importance of Merrily WE Roll Along, the joy of staging Sondheim's work, and so much more.

Melissa Errico Will Release New Solo Album, Sondheim In The City
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2023

Concord Theatricals Recordings has just announced the forthcoming release of Sondheim In The City, a new album by Tony Award®-nominated actress, singer and author Melissa Errico. The album will release on CD, streaming and digital platforms on February 16, 2024.

SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2023

Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.

The Girls Upstairs: Stories of 1998's Ill-Fated FOLLIES
by AJ Hunsucker - May 7, 2023

What is it about juicy backstage drama that so intrigues audiences? For decades, people have flocked to films and plays portraying the exciting events that happen behind the curtain. Arguably, the most famous musical on this topic was written by the God of musical theatre: Stephen Sondheim. It’s title: Follies.

Richard Cortez, Ben Allison With Ted Nash and Steve Cardenas, And More Coming Up At Birdland, January 2 - January 15
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2022

Get the scoop on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running January 2 through January 15.

See Marylin Maye, SWINGIN' SONDHEIM & More at Birdland in January 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this January with a full slate of nightly performances! See the lineup, how to get tickets, and more!

BWW Interview: Sondheim Staple Teri Ralston Sings Birthday Wishes in A SONDHEIM BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION LIVE! LAUGH! LOVE!
by Gil Kaan - Mar 6, 2022

The Musical Theatre Guild will be presenting for one-night only A Sondheim Birthday Celebration Live! Laugh! Love! on Stephen Sondheim’s birthday March 22nd at The El Portal Theatre. Jason Graae hosts the Celebration featuring Musical Theatre Guild members with special guest, Stephen Sondheim veteran Teri Ralston. I got to playfully rouse Teri to reminisce about her decades’ history with Stephen Sondheim.

Broadway Community Reacts to Stephen Sondheim's Passing
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2021

In the wake of Stephen Sondheim's passing, there has been an outpouring of grief from the Broadway community and beyond. Read them all here.

OPERA America Seeking Applications for Campbell Opera Librettist Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2020

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the  nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce the official launch of its newest grant  program: the Campbell Opera Librettist Prize (COLP). Conceived and funded by acclaimed librettist and  lyricist Mark Campbell, the Prize is the first award in the history of American opera that specifically  recognizes the work of the opera librettist. Applications are now open. 

BWW Interview: John Bucchino of GRATEFUL 20TH ANNIVERSARY VIRTUAL CONCERT
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 23, 2020

Twenty years later the songs of John Bucchino are still in demand. On December 15th fans all over the world will get to see why.