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Through the use of exclusive interview footage, audiences get an inside look at famed composer Stephen Sondheim’s personal life and artistic process. A starry ensemble of Broadway’s best will perform brand-new arrangements of over two dozen Sondheim tunes, ranging from the beloved to the obscure.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jun. 27, 2010.

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About Sondheim on Sondheim on Broadway

Previews: Mar 19, 2010 • Opening: Apr 22, 2010 • Closing: Jun 27, 2010
Broadway Musicals
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Studio 54 Studio 54
254 West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
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Available upon request.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair access on the Orchestra level only.
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What Is the Story of Sondheim on Sondheim?
Strung together with songs both obscure and famous, Sondheim on Sondheim explores the life and creative process of its namesake composer, Stephen Sondheim, in the genius’ own words. Through the use of intimate interviews with its subject, the production shines new light on pieces of the artist’s autobiography, including his childhood, his relationship with mentor Oscar Hammerstein and stories of personal demons and professional triumphs. The show mostly focuses on his how he created the shows Broadway knows and loves today.
 

Reviews

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.

""Nothing quite tops other cast members sitting quietly on stage and listening to Barbara Cook sing 'Send in the Clowns.' Cook's exquisite rendition of Sondheim's best-known song demonstrates the essence of musical theater: an expert performer capturing the emotional truth found in a perfect blending of words and music.""

Associated Press

Michael Kuchwara

""Sondheim on Sondheim confirms enchantingly what we already know but can gladly bear such eloquent repeating of: that Sondheim is the best composer-lyricist we’ve got. To have it incarnated on Broadway by a cast headed by Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Tom Wopat and five personable others leaves us, after two-and-a-half hours, only hungry for more.""

Bloomberg News

John Simon

"Engrossingly entertaining and thoroughly captivating. An enchanting, warm and provocative opportunity to hear not only Sondheim's songs but, literally, the master's voice."

Variety

Steven Suskin

"Revealing, fascinating, utterly charming."

Newsday

Linda Winer

"[A] funny, affectionate and revealing tribute."

USA Today

Elysa Gardner

Cast & Creative

Cast

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Barbara Cook
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Matthew Scott
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Creative

Music and Lyrics
Stephen Sondheim
Conceiver and Director
James Lapine
Set Designer
Beowulf Boritt
Costume Designer
Susan Hilferty
Lighting Designer
Ken Billington
Sound Designer
Dan Moses Schreier
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