Sondheim on Sondheim

Run Time:
2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 6+
Opened: April 22, 2010
Closing: June 27, 2010

Sondheim on Sondheim - 2010 - Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More

Studio 54 (Broadway)
254 West 54th St. New York, NY

He brought us Into The Woods, Company, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, West Side Story and Gypsy (to name a few). By writing songs that reflect the complexity of his characters, he has changed the way we define a great musical. But even though millions of fans know his songs by heart, few know much about Stephen Sondheim himself. Until now. Roundabout presents Sondheim On Sondheim, an intimate portrait of the famed composer in his own words... and music. Through the use of exclusive interview footage, you'll get an inside look at Sondheim's personal life and artistic process. An ensemble cast of Broadway's best will perform brand-new arrangements of over two dozen Sondheim tunes, ranging from the beloved to the obscure. Directed by frequent Sondheim collaborator James Lapine, this unique experience will take you inside the life and mind of an ordinary New Yorker... with an extraordinary talent.

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Sondheim on Sondheim

'Sondheim on Sondheim' on Broadway: Careful the Things You Say
8 / 10

There are many fine performances of these incomparable theatrical compositions. Williams is mercifully irreverent, there is only one Cook, and, while Wopat only goes so deep, Lewis' take on “Being Alive” is formatively and emotionally magnificent. But they are not what stays with you. It is not easy for the performers to cohere as a throbbing ensemble, because the star of the show is not in the building.

Sondheim on Sondheim
7 / 10

Certainly, it is a joy to see Cook back on Broadway for her first musical in nearly 30 years. At 82, she continues to embroider her gossamer soprano with rich threads of longing, sincerity and emotional intelligence. But although Vanessa Williams looks as sensational as ever, her acting is not always up to the demands of the incisive lyrics. (Her account of “Ah, but Underneath,” one of the sharpest and most underrated Sondheim songs, nails the physical striptease but not the emotional one.) And Tom Wopat’s casual leading-man style is lamentably wrong for his big numbers, Sweeney Todd’s “Epiphany” and Sunday’s “Finishing the Hat.”

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Cast Recording Gets 8/31 Release by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2010

PS_Classics_SONDHEIM_ON_SONDHEIM_20010101 As BroadwayWorld previously reported, PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, recorded the original Broadway cast album of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM on June 6th and 7th. The production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), began performances at Studio 54 on March 19th, opened officially on April 22nd and will close on June 27th. Today, it has been announced that the album will be available beginning August 31, 2010 in both online and retail outlets. The track list has now been unveiled on Amazon.com.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Concludes Limited Engagement Today, 6/27 by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2010

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) limited engagement of Sondheim on Sondheim will play its final performance on Sunday, June 27th at 2:00 PM. This new Broadway musical stars Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Tom Wopat, Leslie Kritzer, Norm Lewis, Euan Morton, Erin Mackey & Matthew Scott. Music & lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim and the production is conceived & directed by James Lapine.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Honors The Actor's Fund Today, 6/25 by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2010

The Broadway production of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM will host a performance on Friday, June 25 at 8pm to benefit The Actors Fund. For tickets, please visit https://www.store.actorsfund.org or call 212.221.7300 ext. 133, Monday through Friday, 10 am - 4:30 pm.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Cast Recording Gets 8/31 Release by Jessica Lewis - June 24, 2010

PS_Classics_SONDHEIM_ON_SONDHEIM_20010101 As BroadwayWorld previously reported, PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, recorded the original Broadway cast album of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM on June 6th and 7th. The production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), began performances at Studio 54 on March 19th, opened officially on April 22nd and will close on June 27th. Today, it has been announced that the album will be available beginning August 31, 2010 in both online and retail outlets. The track list has now been unveiled on Amazon.com.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Cast Recording Track List Revealed by Robert Diamond - June 23, 2010

PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, recorded the original Broadway cast album of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM on June 6th and 7th. The production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), began performances at Studio 54 on March 19th, opened officially on April 22nd and will close on June 27th. The track list has now been unveiled on Amazon.com.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Honors The Actor's Fund, 6/25 by Nicolas Coburn - June 16, 2010

The Broadway production of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM will host a performance on Friday, June 25 at 8pm to benefit The Actors Fund. For tickets, please visit https://www.store.actorsfund.org or call 212.221.7300 ext. 133, Monday through Friday, 10 am - 4:30 pm.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Concludes Limited Engagement 6/27 by Gabrielle Sierra - June 15, 2010

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) limited engagement of Sondheim on Sondheim will play its final performance on Sunday, June 27th at 2:00 PM. This new Broadway musical stars Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Tom Wopat, Leslie Kritzer, Norm Lewis, Euan Morton, Erin Mackey & Matthew Scott. Music & lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim and the production is conceived & directed by James Lapine.

Trevor Project To Honor Vanessa Williams and Macy's June 28 by Robert Diamond - June 7, 2010

The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, today announced that it will honor multi-faceted entertainer Vanessa Williams and premier retailer Macy's, Inc. at Trevor New York, the organization's 10th annual East Coast fundraising gala. The event will be held on Mon., June 28 at Capitale in New York City.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Gets Cast Album Recording Jun. 6 & 7 by Jessica Lewis - June 2, 2010

PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, will record the original Broadway cast album of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM on June 6th and 7th. The production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), began performances at Studio 54 on March 19th, opened officially on April 22nd and recently announced a two-week extension through June 27th.

STAGE TUBE: Cook & Williams Perform SONDHEIM on 'The View' by BroadwayWorld TV - May 14, 2010

On Thursday, May 13th, Barbara Cook & Vanessa Williams performed on ABC's 'The View' in celebration of their Broadway show, Sondheim on Sondheim, now playing at Studio 54. Vanessa Williams also served as a guest co-host for the episode.

STAGE TUBE: Barbara Cook Reflects on Career and SONDHEIM by BroadwayWorld TV - May 10, 2010

Yesterday, Sunday May 9 Rafael Pi Roman sat down with Broadway's Barbara Cook to reflect on her career and talk about all things SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM. Click below to see the heartfelt segment.

Broadway Beat Tony 2010 Q&A: Barbara Cook by Broadway Beat - May 18, 2010

The Tony Awards Nominations were announced Tuesday, May 4th and the Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 13, 2010. The day after the nominations, on Wednesday, May 5th, Broadway Beat talked to nearly all of the nominated stars in advance of a special two-part Broadway Beat Tony Awards extravanganza. Every day, we'll be presenting unedited, raw 'Short Takes' sneak peeks of some of these amazing interviews. Next up - Barbara Cook, nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM. Read the transcript of her interview below!

Sondheim on Sondheim FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Love Is In The Air
Comedy Tonight
Take Me To The World
So Many People
Something's Coming
You Could Drive A Person Crazy
The Wedding Is Off
Now You Know
Franklin Shepard, Inc.
Good Thing Going
Waiting For The Girls Upstairs
Fosca's Entrance (I Read)
Is This What You Call Love?
Happiness
The Best Thing That Ever Has Happened
Loving You
Sondheim on Sondheim has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2010 and Los Angeles which opened in 2017.
Best Sound Design of a Musical for Dan Moses Schreier.
Outstanding Musical Revue (Drama Desk Awards) for Sondheim on Sondheim, Distinguished Production of a Musical (Drama League Awards), Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards)Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beowulf Boritt and Sondheim on Sondheim (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ken Billington .
Outstanding Musical Revue (Drama Desk Awards) for Sondheim on Sondheim Distinguished Production of a Musical (Drama League Awards) Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) Outstanding Set Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Beowulf Boritt Sondheim on Sondheim (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ken Billington .

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