NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 16, 2010
The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.
Audition Date Changed for Barn Players' ASSASSINS
by Mary Hanrahan
- Mar 2, 2010
The Barn Players have changed the dates for auditions for ASSASSINS, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman. Directed by Damron Russell Armstrong, musical direction by Martha Risser. The auditions will now be held on Thursday, April 1st from 6:00-9:00 PM and on Saturday, April 3rd from 2:00 - 6:00 PM, at St. Pius Church, located at 55th and Woodson, Mission, KS.
Lane, LuPone, Garber et al. Celebrate Sondheim's 80th with Starry Benefit Gala, 4/26
by Jessica Lewis
- Feb 24, 2010
Tom Aldredge, Len Cariou, Nathan Lane, Alexander Hanson and Michele Pawk have joined other stars who have shone in Stephen Sondheim musicals, including Michael Cerveris, Barbara Cook, Raúl Esparza, Sutton Foster, Victor Garber, Joanna Gleason, Patti LuPone, Donna Murphy and Bernadette Peters in a gala celebration of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Stephen Sondheim on the occasion of his 80th birthday on Monday, April 26. The gala, directed by Tony Award winner John Doyle, will highlight numbers from shows for which Mr. Sondheim has written both music and lyrics, and will feature a full orchestra conducted by Encores! Music Director Rob Berman. The benefit will help fund New York City Center's artistic and education programs. In addition, a portion of the evening's proceeds will go to Young Playwrights Inc, a charity of great importance to Mr. Sondheim.
BWW Reviews: ASSASSINS
by Mark Andrew Lawrence
- Feb 12, 2010
Birdland Theatre has joined forces with Barrie's Talk is Free Theatre to present a mesmerizing production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's darkly comic piece Assassins. Fans of the show will no doubt want to see it, but others are well advised to take this scary ride and see for themselves.
* * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)
The Barn Players Host Auditions For ASSASSINS
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 8, 2010
The Barn Players hold auditons for ASSASSINS, music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman. Directed by Damron Russell Armstrong, musical Direction by Martha Risser
Garber, Mazzie & Danieley Join Lansbury Tribute at Signature Theatre
by Jessica Lewis
- Feb 5, 2010
Broadway stars Victor Garber, Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley, and Signature favorite Sherri L. Edelen will salute Angela Lansbury at the Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award Gala on April 12 at the Embassy of Italy. The beloved stage, screen, and television actress will be presented with the company's first Stephen Sondheim Award, established last year in honor of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer.
The Business of Show: Archive Material Goes on the Auction Block in February
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 29, 2010
Bonhams & Butterfields is pleased to present the extensive archives of the New York theatrical agency, American Play Company (APC)/ Century Play Company (CPC), including correspondence, contracts, company records, and theatrical scripts covering the first two quarters of the 20th century (est. $120,000-180,000), during the Fine Books & Manuscripts auction on February 14, 2010.
Lansbury, Esparza, LuPone et al. Celebrate Sondheim at New York City Center Benefit, 4/26
by Jessica Lewis
- Jan 20, 2010
New York City Center will celebrate Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner Stephen Sondheim on the occasion of his 80th birthday on Monday, April 26 with a gala celebration featuring stars who have shone in Sondheim musicals including Michael Cerveris, Barbara Cook, Raúl Esparza, Victor Garber, Joanna Gleason, Angela Lansbury, Patti LuPone, Donna Murphy and Bernadette Peters. Directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle, the evening will highlight shows for which Mr. Sondheim has written both music and lyrics, and will feature a full orchestra conducted by Encores! Music Director Rob Berman. The Benefit will help fund New York City Center's artistic and education programs. In addition, a portion of the evening's proceeds will go to Young Playwrights Inc, a charity of great importance to Mr. Sondheim.
Michael Cerveris Gets Interviewed on LETS DO LUNCH!
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Dec 24, 2009
Broadway star Michael Cerveris, currently on the boards as Dr. Givings in In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play joins host Robin Milling of Blog Talk Radio.com's Let's Do Lunch!
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