Sondheim on Sondheim 2010
Run Time:
2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission
2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 6+
Opened: April 22, 2010Closing: June 27, 2010
Sondheim on Sondheim - 2010 Broadway History , 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.
Sondheim on Sondheim - 2010 - Broadway Cast
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Sondheim on Sondheim
3 / 10
The revue, conceived and directed by Sondheim's frequent collaborator James Lapine, feels haphazard and uneven. For every choice moment like the ones mentioned so far there are jarringly disappointing ones, notably Tom Wopat's attempts at 'Epiphany' from Sweeney Todd and 'Finishing the Hat' from Sunday in the Park with George, and Vanessa Williams's lackluster 'Ah, But Underneath' from Follies. The material is presented in no particular order, skipping around chronologically and thematically; some important themes of Sondheim's work are virtually unrepresented here, especially his wit. Where are the funny songs like 'Impossible' or 'Barcelona' or 'I Never Do Anything Twice'? The Sondheim shown here is resolutely serious and melancholy; the only real laugh in the show comes from a naughty anecdote about Ethel Merman.
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
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| 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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