Thursday, May 25, 2023

Music for dreamers and strugglers: Eric McCormack, Cynthia Dale and more take on Sondheim’s ‘A Little Night Music’ by Joshua Chong - Staff Reporter

Along with Dan Chameroy, the stars reflect on Stephen Sondheim’s legacy ahead of Friday’s Koerner Hall concert production.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:20PM
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Sunday, April 30, 2023

Sondheim's A Little Night Music Opens at Pasadena Playhouse April 30 by Logan Culwell-Block

Merle Dandridge and Michael Hayden lead the cast of the 50th anniversary revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Sondheim's A Little Night Music Begins at Pasadena Playhouse April 25 by Logan Culwell-Block

Merle Dandridge and Michael Hayden lead the cast of the 50th anniversary revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM
Monday, April 24, 2023

VIDEO: Cast of Pasadena Playhouse's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Sings 'A Weekend in the Country'

Get a first look at the cast of Pasadena Playhouse's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC rehearsing the show-stopping 'A Weekend in the Country.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM
Thursday, April 13, 2023

A Little Night Music – The 2023/2024 Theatre Company Season by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Winner of seven Tony Awards, A Little Night Music has inspired decades of theatre-lovers with its masterful music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (Company, West Side Story), an unforgettable …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:32AM
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Full Casting Revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's Now-Extended A Little Night Music by Logan Culwell-Block

Merle Dandridge and Michael Hayden will lead the cast of the 50th anniversary Sondheim revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM
Wednesday, April 5, 2023

1973 Tony Awards flashback: Battle of the Stephens (Sondheim vs. Schwartz) by Susan King

It was the battle of the Stephens at the 27th annual Tony Awards telecast March 25, 1973 on ABC from the Imperial Theatre. In one corner was Stephen Sondheim’s glorious and exquisite roman…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM
Thursday, March 30, 2023

“A CHORUS LINE” FOR THE 21ST CENTURY by Ron Fassler

Current cast members of “A Chorus Line” at the Cincinnati Playhouse: Musa Hitomi (Connie), Diego Guevara (Paul), Courtney Arango (Diana), Drew Lachey (Zach), Jonathan Duvelson (Ritchie) …

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 12:55PM
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Artistic Director Chris Coleman Announces DCPA Theatre Company’s 2023/2024 Season by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Join us for a theatrical thrill ride that explores new frontiers in theatre and honors the all-time greats! For 2023/24, we’ve curated a season of grand adventures and underdog stories. M…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:55PM
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

ALMOUS FAMOUS IS NOT FLEETING By Peter Filichia

And now for a very different homage to a 50th anniversary. Much has been made here in recent weeks of some great 1973 events in musical theater. Two involved a certain composer-lyricist whos…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 06:00AM
Friday, March 10, 2023

50 YEARS LATER: “SONDHEIM: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE” by Ron Fassler

Dual record set for “Sondheim: A Musical Tribute,” or as it’s commonly known, the “Scrabble Album” (1973).March 10, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler On March 11,…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 08:05AM
Thursday, March 2, 2023

These Broadway Alums Will Star in Pasadena Playhouse's A Little Night Music by Leah Putnam

The California theatre has announced initial casting for its 50th Anniversary production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:51PM

Merle Dandridge, Michael Hayden, Jodi Long & More to Star in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for the 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music. See who is starring, and how to purchase tickets!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40PM
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

REPLACEMENTS: PART THREE by Ron Fassler

Latecomer Larry Kert with the original cast of “Company” (1970).Theatre Yesterday and Today, February 1, 2023, by Ron Fassler. To continue with more on replacements, the story of how La…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 08:41AM
Monday, January 30, 2023

REPLACEMENTS: PART TWO by Ron Fassler

Elaine Stritch as she appeared on Broadway as Martha in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (1963).Theatre Yesterday and Today, January 30, 2023, by Ron Fassler. Due to a warm response…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 09:14AM
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Top 5 Stage Performances to Stream This Weekend January 27-29 - See Ian McKellen in 'King Lear,' Sondheim and 'Glee' concerts and more by Raven Snook

Even though in-person theatre and dance are back in full swing, in the name of accessibility, we're continuing to round up performances to watch online from the comfort of home. Our carefull…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Hannah Waddingham to Host 2023 Olivier Awards by Margaret Hall

Waddingham is a three-time Olivier nominee for her work in Spamalot, A Little Night Music, and Kiss Me, Kate.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Ted Lasso Star and Three-Time Olivier Nominee Hannah Waddingham to Host the 2023 Olivier Awards by Caitlin Moynihan

Three-time Olivier Award nominee Hannah Waddingham will host the West End's biggest night! The Ted Lasso star is set to host the 2023 Olivier Awards on April 2 at London's Royal Albert Hall…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:33AM
Tuesday, January 10, 2023

“IT’S AN HONOR JUST TO BE NOMINATED” by Ron Fassler

January 10, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler Though the Tony Awards have been handed out since 1948, the citing of nominees didn’t enter the mix until 1956. Since then, a…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 09:28AM
Saturday, December 10, 2022

BROADWAY 50 YEARS AGO TODAY by Ron Fassler

As an inveterate theatergoer since the age of twelve, I’ve chronicled in these columns and elsewhere about the days when I saw shows on a weekly basis in the late 60s and early 70s. I’ve…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 01:06PM
Saturday, November 19, 2022

Top 10 Stage Performances to Stream This Thanksgiving Weekend - See Josh Groban in concert, 'A Christmas Carol,' the Thanksgiving Day Parade and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Larry Owens' Sondheimia, Eleri Ward's Acoustic Sondheim, More Join Sondheim Celebration Lineup at Pasadena Playhouse by Logan Culwell-Block

The six-month event at the California theatre will include full productions of Sunday in the Park With George and A Little Night Music.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM
Monday, October 24, 2022

Fashion Designer & Performer Isaac Mizrahi to Join Chicago on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Isaac Mizrahi, the performer and fashion designer, will play Amos Hart in Broadway's Chicago for a limited time. Mizrahi will bow at the Ambassador Theatre from November 7 through November…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:55PM
Friday, October 21, 2022

Watch the Entire Recording Session for 1990 London Studio Album of Sondheim's A Little Night Music by Logan Culwell-Block

Maria Friedman, Siân Phillips, and Eric Flynn lead the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM
Saturday, October 15, 2022

Vocal splendors shine in ‘A Little Night Music’ at Reston Community Players by Bob Ashby

Whether for first-time viewers or longtime Sondheim fans, the singing here is not to be missed.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:19PM
Friday, October 14, 2022

LEGEND: THE CAREER OF ANGELA LANSBURY, PART 3 by Ron Fassler

Angela Lansbury (1925–2022).In yesterday’s column, Angela Lansbury’s whirlwind of activity in the 1970s was explored. Not only did she perform on Broadway and the West End, as well as …

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 12:50PM
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Photos: Look Back at 6-Time Tony Recipient Angela Lansbury on Stage by Andrew Gans, Michael Wiltbank

View production photos and Playbill covers from the decades-long career of the stage and screen star, including her work in Sweeney Todd, Gypsy, Mame, A Little Night Music, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM
Friday, October 7, 2022

Watch Eleri Ward in an Exclusive Performance of Stephen Sondheim’s 'I Remember' by Playbill

Following the release of her first album, Eleri Ward's releases Keep a Tender Distance, Ward's second album of folk-inspired Sondheim covers. Released via Ghostlight Records in digital and s…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:49AM

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