Side by Side by Sondheim 1976

Opened: May 14, 1976
Closing: April 29, 1978

Side by Side by Sondheim - 1976 - West End History , Info & More

Mermaid Theatre
42nd Street/ Dwyer Street New York, NY 10036

The sophistication, wit, heart and genius of Broadway's most innovative and influential artist is at the center of this tribute to composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. This dazzling array of some of Sondheim's best-known songs features numbers from shows that revolutionized musical theatre, including songs from Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

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Side by Side by Sondheim FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Side by Side by Sondheim and what's the order?
Comedy Tonight/Love is in the Air
If Momma Was Married
You Must Meet My Wife
The Little Things You Do Together
Getting Married Today
I Remember
Can That Boy Foxtrot!
Company/Another Hundred People
Barcelona
I Never Do Anything Twice
Beautiful Girls/Ah, Paree!/Budy's Blues
Broadway Baby
You Could Drive a Person Crazy
Everybody Says Don't
Anyone Can Whistle
Send in the Clowns
We're Gonna Be All Right
A Boy Like That/ I Have A Love
The Boy From&
Pretty Lady
Losing My Mind
Could I Leave You?
I'm Still Here
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What productions of Side by Side by Sondheim have there been?
Side by Side by Sondheim has had 13 productions including West End which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1977, Broadway which opened in 1977, Australia which opened in 1977, Chicago which opened in 1977, US Tour which opened in 1978, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, Regional (US) which opened in 1979, Regional (US) which opened in 1980, Regional (US) which opened in 1980, Regional (US) which opened in 1980 and West End which opened in 2007.
What awards has Side by Side by Sondheim been nominated for?
Side by Side by Sondheim has been nominated for several prestigious awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Resident Musical at the Olivier Awards for its production at the Olney Theatre. Additionally, it was also nominated for Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for its outstanding contribution to the world of musical theater by Sondheim. These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Side by Side by Sondheim has received in the industry.

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