Tue, Oct 19, 2010 to Sat, Nov 6, 2010
SPONSORED BY: SMYLIE & CROW ASSOCIATES
SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM
A MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
and music by Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers,
Richard Rodgers, Jule Styne
OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 6
A celebration of the music of legendary Stephen Sondheim, this lively review captures and celebrates the many landmark shows of the revolutionary Broadway and film composer’s early career. Selections include songs from Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum as well as the classics written with musical theatre giants Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Richard Rodgers including West Side Story, and Gypsy.
"(Side by Side by Sondheim) is Sondheim at his most simple and subtle. Yet, in their way, all the tunes are showstoppers -- that's the point of the show."
- Richard Costello, TheatreMania.com
"Sophisticated to sad from cynical to romantic, Side by Side is a life’s worth of emotional material that takes theatergoers on an unforgettable journey."
- Jordan Allystair, Torontostage.com
"Side by Side by Sondheim is sophisticated musical theater that proves tunes also have lyrics - and sometimes lessons in life."
- Mal Vincent, The Virginian-Pilot
Additional Information
Stephen Sondheim's work has won eight Tony Awards!
“Sondheim's melodies and lyrics are a real pleasure to sort of tromp around in. It is really beautiful stuff.”
- Johnny Depp, Actor
“Sondheim writes the music and lyrics, and because he's so smart and goes so deep with his feelings, there's a lot to explore, get involved with and learn about.”
- Bernadette Peters, Actress
"Steve (Sondheim) writes for character all the time. Steve, of all the composers I've worked with, understands more about the musical theater than anyone."
- Michael Bennett, Choreographer