Tag: Stephen Sondheim
Rich singing connects Sondheim’s ‘Company’ at Silver Spring Stage
The musical's themes of longing, friendship, and coupling remain evergreen, and the cast sings beautifully together. By LISA TRAIGER
A dazzling ‘Into the Woods’ at 2nd Star Productions
Everything in this production — the acting, music, and singing — comes together. By ANDY ARNOLD
Georgetown University’s take on ‘Sweeney Todd’ is a bloody good show
The Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society brings the musical to life with impressive talent and bold direction. By RASHEEDA AMINA CAMPBELL
The ensemble shines in ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ at Gaithersburg Arts...
The emotional complexity of the Stephen Sondheim/George Furth musical comes through in Damascus Theatre Company's production. By BOB ASHBY
How to read Sondheim and how he can change your life...
Theater historian Richard Schoch offers perceptive interpretations of Sondheim’s lyrics but doesn't impart their shareable life lessons. By GEOFFREY MELADA
Chills and thrills aplenty in ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Rockville Musical Theatre
The talented cast and crew relish the fiendish challenges of this monumental Sondheim musical. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Hilarious things happen in Sondheim’s ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the...
Forget laughs per minute; this cast gets a laugh in for every breath they take. By IAN KIRKLAND
‘Assassins’ at Silver Spring Stage shocks and entertains
History buffs will enjoy this musical look at the lives and twisted thinking of notorious American presidential assassins. By WILLIAM POWELL
‘Into the Woods’ by Good Shepherd Players showcases spectacular vocals
Sondheim’s message lives on: The performers are startlingly impressive. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
‘Gypsy’ takes off at Classic Theatre of Maryland
The direction and tech work well, the cast is fine, and one of the most delightful aspects of the show is the dancing. By JENNIFER GEORGIA
Raise a toast to reimagined ‘Company’ on tour at Kennedy Center
Fresh from its Tony Award–winning run on Broadway, a robust revival of Stephen Sondheim’s sophisticated and acerbic dark-comedy musical. By GEOFFREY MELADA
A sumptuous ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ by Sondheim at Greenbelt Arts...
The show is visually splendid, full of complicated musical numbers, excellent choreography, and strong performances by both cast and orchestra. By CYBELE POMEROY
‘Into the Woods’ sparkles and charms at Rockville Musical Theatre
The interweaving fairy tales take you on a roller coaster joyride.
Signature Theatre’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ fails to draw blood
Revenge is a dish served cold in this revival of Stephen Sondheim’s 1979 musical.
A fun sampling of Sondheim in ‘Putting It Together’ at Colonial...
A lovely way to experience the composer's power, beauty, and brilliance.
Ethan Heard on directing ‘Pacific Overtures’ with an Asian American lens
Signature Theatre’s new associate artistic director talks about bringing identity, history, and authenticity to a culturally fraught Sondheim musical.
A gorgeously detailed ‘Pacific Overtures’ opens at Signature Theatre
Set in mid-19th-century Japan, the musical may be Stephen Sondheim's most strikingly unique.
A wish comes true as Broadway’s ‘Into the Woods’ comes to...
It's the perfect show for grappling with life's big questions while laughing, crying, and cheering for the fairy tale characters of your childhood.
Signature announces ‘So Many Possibilities: A Season of Sondheim’
Season features three new Sondheim productions and additional special events including sing-along nights.
The theater gods are shining on Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’ at...
A deliciously detailed production encompassing the deepest emotions of one of the greatest works of American musical theater.