Sondheim on Sondheim
2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission
Sondheim on Sondheim - 2010 Broadway History , Info & More
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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.
Sondheim on Sondheim - 2010 - Broadway Cast
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5 / 10
Indeed, it’s cleverly withholding: We get just enough information to feel like we’re learning something about Mr. Sondheim without actually learning anything about him. We’re shown his studio and told he writes on yellow pads with soft pencils, but we don’t learn anything substantive about his writing process. We’re told he had a terrible relationship with his mother, but we don’t really learn how that affected him. We’re told he was confused about his sexuality at 35 and had his first serious relationship at 60, but he doesn’t mention anything—even the gender—of the person he met at 60. It’s a live-action A&E Biography, and it’s a dull one. But, hey, you can’t complain about the soundtrack.
Sondheim on Sondheim
6 / 10
The unavoidable irony of any Sondheim revue is that his songs lose power and punch when performed out of context. 'Sondheim on Sondheim' is polished and well-intentioned, but it leaves you hungry for something more substantial and involving. Watching 'Follies' in its entirety is a lot better than sampling two or three of its ballads. But it's worth noting that 'Sondheim on Sondheim' is far, far better than 'Putting It Together,' which awkwardly imagined rich people singing Sondheim songs in a Manhattan penthouse. After all, isn't that what all rich people do?
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Sondheim on Sondheim - 2010 Broadway Awards and Nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Musical Revue | Sondheim on Sondheim |
| 2010 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Production of a Musical | 0 |
| 2010 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Barbara Coo |
| 2010 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | 0 |
| 2010 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Set Design | Beowulf Boritt |
| 2010 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Sondheim on Sondheim | Ken Billington |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Barbara Cook |
| 2010 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Musical | Dan Moses Schreier |
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