Dive into the world of artistic obsession and the complexities of creativity with Sunday in the Park with George, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. This visually stunning and thought-provoking piece explores the life and struggles of Georges Seurat, the pointillist painter known for his masterpiece, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte."
The musical intertwines past and present, blurring the lines between reality and Seurat's artistic vision. We see Seurat grappling with his creative process, his relentless pursuit of perfection, and the toll it takes on his relationships. His muse, Dot, embodies the woman depicted in the painting, and their tumultuous love story unfolds alongside the creation of the iconic artwork.
Sunday in the Park with George is a masterpiece in its own right. The hauntingly beautiful score, filled with Sondheim's signature intricate lyrics and soaring melodies, perfectly complements the themes of the musical. With its innovative staging, exploring dreamscapes and artistic inspiration, and its exploration of the beauty and frustrations of the creative process, Sunday in the Park with George remains a powerful and enduring work of art.
Year | Category | |
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1984 | Best Musical | |
2008 | Best Revival of a Musical |
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BEASTLY: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL FEMINIST FOLK TALE
Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre (2/28 - 3/2) | |
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The Recursion of a Moth
Boston Playwrights' Theatre (2/27 - 3/9) | |
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“An Evening With Liz Callaway”
JM Productions at The Church of Presidents (2/22 - 2/22) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN | |
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Daddy's Little Girl
The Chester H. Hawrylciw Theater, Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill. MA (2/21 - 3/2) | |
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Ada and the Engine
Castle Hill Productions (2/27 - 3/9) | |
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The Fig Tree, and The Phoenix, and The Desire to Be Reborn
Boston Playwrights' Theatre (2/20 - 3/9) | |
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Final Fantasy
Boch Center Wang Theatre (3/8 - 3/8) | |
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The HUMANS by Stephen Karan, directed by Joe Stallone
Arlington Friends of the Drama (3/14 - 3/30) | |
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Bruce Hornsby & yMusic
Boch Center Shubert Theatre (5/8 - 5/8) | |
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Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
Boch Center Wang Theatre (5/10 - 5/10) | |
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Eventide Theatre Company (2/20 - 3/2) | |
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