Maria Friedman to to Direct MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Revival at Menier Chocolate Factory?
by Caroline Cole - May 28, 2010
According to whatsonstage.com, British actress Maria Friedman will direct a revival of Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at The Menier Chocolate Factory, in celebration of Sondheim's 80th birthday. Dates for the production are unknown at this time. Friedman is n stranger to the piece. She has not only appeared in the production, but also recently directed a student production at the Central School of Speech and Drama. The Menier Chocolate Factory has previously hosted other Sondheim revivals such as SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE and SWEENEY TODD.
'Bury the Dead' and 'Being Audrey' Part of Transport Group Season
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 28, 2008
Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, has announced its 2008-09 season: Bury the Dead, written by Irwin Shaw and directed by Joe Calarco, and Being Audrey, music and lyrics by Ellen Weiss, book by James Hindman, additional book and lyrics by Cheryl Stern, developed with Jack Cummings III and Adam R. Perlman, and directed by Jack Cummings III.
Sondheim's 'Merrily' Aims For Broadway In 2009/10
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2008
During an exclusive live online chat with legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, Roundabout's Artistic Director Todd Haimes announced plans to bring 'Merrily We Roll Along' to Broadway sometime in 2009/2010.
Merrily We Roll Along at TheatreWorks Begins April 4
by Eugene Lovendusky - Apr 1, 2007
TheatreWorks closes its 37th season with a revival of Stephen Sondheim's classic modern musical 'Merrily We Roll Along' playing April 4 - 29 (opening April 7) at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
Coverage of Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 21, 2005
Report and photos from the 12-hour celebration of everything Sondheim, which was held at Symphony Space three days before his 75th birthday.
