Category Archives: Sondheim

Meryl you are a witch???

No I am not complaining about my disappointment in Meryl Streep’s Oscar win last week for “The Iron Lady“. This post is much more of a delight. Meryl Streep is rumoured to be cast as the Witch in a film … Continue reading

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Here she is boys…here comes Babs!

The other Babs, the more famous one! RUMOUR has it (according to gossip monger and Spiderman the musical’s arch nemesis Michael Riedel of the NY Post) that Barbra Striesand is interested in producing, directing and starring in a new movie … Continue reading

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The parade leaves town….

The Magnormos Sondheim Triptyche is over, withdrawals are setting in. When will I get my next Sondheim fix? Into the CD collection I go. Last night was the final production – “Anyone Can Whistle”. Another of Sondheim’s lesser  known and … Continue reading

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Saturday Night on a Monday night.

The Magnormos Musical Theatre company have joined other worldwide companies in celebrating composer Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday year. He became an octogenarian on March 22. Magnormos decided to present a Sondheim Triptyche – 3 concert productions of lesser known musicals … Continue reading

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Light the lights

Everythings coming up roses for famed Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim as the lights are lit for the theatre named after the great man. Photos courtesy of Broadwayworld.com Check out the photo coverage by clicking on the link Photo Coverage: Stephen … Continue reading

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Putting it together

Workmen were seen putting up the marquee signage for the newly christened Stephen Sondheim theatre on Sept 10. Named after the famed Broadway composer, (my all time favorite) the official lighting up ceremony will occur on Sept 15. Wish I … Continue reading

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Herman plays Sondheim

No it is not a pairing of songwriters Jerry Herman & Stephen Sondheim, that would be way too weird. It is Pee Wee Herman and his hit stage show, which will be performed at the newly named Stephen Sondheim theatre. … Continue reading

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“Great Performances” to Broadcast Sondheim: The Birthday Concert in November – Playbill.com

Something to look forward to, it should eventually come out on DVD, or anyone who has a friend in the US that has a DVD recorder……….. {{desc}} via “Great Performances” to Broadcast Sondheim: The Birthday Concert in November – Playbill.com.

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The show edition

Thought it was about time I made time, and reported on the shows I have seen, so far. 1. SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM. What a great choice for my first show. A musical revue, come documentary of sorts, all about Stephen … Continue reading

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