Stephen Sondheim News

The U.S. regional premiere of the Stephen Sondheim - John Weidman musical Road Show , which traces the lives of eccentric brothers Wilson and Addison Mizner on their quest for the American dream, officially opens May 24 after previews that began May 22 at Stages Repertory Theatre in Houston, TX.

Blank Canvas Theatre presents a benefit concert of Merrily We Roll Along, with Music and lyrics By Stephen Sondheim and Book by George Furth .

The Thtre du Chtelet's recent production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine 's Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George , which starred Julian Ovenden and Sophie-Louise Dann, is broadcast on the European Arts channel Mezzo May 24 and 28.

Five-time Tony Award-winning theatre icon and frequent small screen and big screen player Audra McDonald talks about her sensational new Broadway-themed album, GO BACK HOME and takes us behind the creation of some tracks in particular with some fascinating behind-the-scenes clips just released by Nonesuch.

Join a baker and his wife on their journey into the woods in search of a cow, a red cape, a pair of golden slippers and some magic beans to lift a curse that has kept them childless.

Celebrating the launch of her new solo album, "ALL THIS HAPPINESS", on PS Classics, Judy Kuhn is making her debut at 54 Below, in, " ALL THIS HAPPINESS" on Monday, June 10th and Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m., featuring Dan Lipton , Musical Director, cellist Peter Sachon and percussionist Damien Bassman .

Company: Friday, May 24-Saturday, May 25, 8 p.m. $5-$12.50. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, 208-342-5104, boiselittletheater.org ; Veronica's Room: Friday, May 24-Saturday, May 25, 8:15 p.m. $15. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, 208-342-2000, stagecoachtheatre.com . Fridays, Saturdays, 8:15 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m. and ... (more)

That's because the five-time Tony Award winner has programed the ring tone for both to be The Carpenters' hit version of " Close to You." For more revealing things about McDonald look no further than her new CD and televised concert.

Blank Canvas Theatre presents a benefit concert of Merrily We Roll Along, with Music and lyrics By Stephen Sondheim and Book by George Furth .

Dan Polletta shares his interview with Chicago blues guitar legend - Buddy Guy - prior to his performance at the Rib Cook Off this weekend.

Welcome to BWW's Daily ON THIS DAY Series celebrating theatrical birthdays, openings and special events that took place on this day in theatre history! Today in 1959, Gypsy opened at the Broadway Theatre, where it ran for 702 performances.

It's a busy month for Audra McDonald . On May 9 she performed at Avery Fisher Hall for Lincoln Center's spring gala .

Back in 1973 Stephen Sondheim wrote a song for a Broadway play he titled Send in The Clowns.

Paris's Theatre du Chatelet recently presented Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine 's Pulitzer Prize-winning SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, starring Julian Ovenden , and the production was filmed and broadcast by Mezzo TV.

This May 16, 2012 file photo shows Audra McDonald at the Friars Club Roast of Betty White in New York.

GUYS & DOLLS SANDPOINT HIGH SCHOOL 5/10-5/29/2013 Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy - soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission ... (more)

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN MISSISQUOI VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL 5/23-5/25/2013 You remember the plot.

With rumors still circulating that James Corden is in talks to play "The Baker" in the upcoming Disney film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim 's INTO THE WOODS, BWW brings you two clips of Corden singing: a performance of Queen 's "Don't Stop Me Now" and a duet with Gary Barlow on "Pray." Click below to hear Corden sing! As BroadwayWorld previously ... (more)

Way Off Broadway, Iowa's only professional musical theatre company and the residential company at the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts will kick off its 2013 summer theater season with three treasure hunts May 25.

Mother Shaw, played by Lois Alexander, right, tries to help Yolanda gain an appreciation for her heritage in the Bridge Players Theatre Company's production of Regina Taylor's "Crowns." In "Company," Stephen Sondheim's ironic musical about love in the modern urban world, one cynical woman with too much money and too little love in her life snarls a ... (more)