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The Stephen Sondheim Society is a UK-based charity that studies & celebrates the work of the composer/lyricist. To join, visit
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Tickets now on sale for
#SSSSPOTY2024
@sondheimsociety
#StudentPerformeroftheYear
! With the amazing
@bonnie_langford
hosting & some great guests & judges planned - it’s going to be a fabulous
#Sunday
9 June! …
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There are no words. He had them all. And the music.He was incomparable. He was God to many of us. We loved his work. And god he was good. So good. Rest peacefully ❤️💔❤️
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Carol Burnett AND Stephen Sondheim - fans of
@RandyRainbow
Yes! Love this
Well that’s a wrap on my life, folks. There’s nothing left. 👋🏻 Thank you, Carol Burnett, my friend. I love you beyond. ❤️
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Thinking of her family, friends & all those who will miss this fiercely talented lady
#SendInTheClowns
#HaydnGwynne
💔Let us raise a glass 🥂
#EverybodyRise
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Remembering Mr Stephen Joshua Sondheim, born this day, in 1930. He would have been 94 today… Not a Day Goes By that we do not celebrate, laud & appreciate his genius. The GOAT & gone way too soon.
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Happy Birthday to Mr Stephen Joshua Sondheim. 91 years old. Today we celebrate his life, his work, his genius and his contribution to theatre. What would we do without you? Sir.
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The word
#Legend
is sometimes over used. Few can really claim to be one. Nobody can argue though that these two truly deserved to be described as such. 2022 has been a hard year for losing legends. 💔💔
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OK. Now we REALLY need to have Daniel Radcliffe’s (Not)Getting Married Today… 😂
Daniel Radcliffe raps
@blackalicious_
's "Alphabet Aerobics"
#Tonight10
#FallonTonight
#FallonFlashback
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Today we celebrate the life and work of Mr Stephen Sondheim Show us some
#Sondheim90Love
and tweet us w your fav clip, lyric, photo or memory and if it’s good, we’ll RT. Or just tell us why he’s important to you...
#WeLoveYou
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36 years ago today, Sunday in the Park with George opened at The Booth Theatre on Broadway. The original cast starred our beloved
@OfficialBPeters
and
@PatinkinMandy
Were you lucky enough to see this incredible pairing?
#MoveOn
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We will miss the entire cast of
@SondheimFriends
but let us take a moment to appreciate just how lucky London has been to have
@OfficialBPeters
&
@MsLeaSalonga
grace the Gielgud stage. They are legends for good reason - it’s been an utter pleasure! Come back soon! We ❤️❤️ you!
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True. Always.
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OTD 63 Years ago Bernstein, Sondheim and Laurents, groundbreaking "West Side Story" opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway.
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OTD 48 years ago, the original Broadway production of Sondheim and Wheeler's "A Little Night Music" opened at The Shubert Theatre.
#Sondheim
#StephenSondheim
#lalala
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7 years ago today the
@MenChocFactory
production of Merrily We Roll Along opened at The Harold Pinter Theatre! Starring the delights that are
@jennarusselluk
@damianhumbley
@JfeenaB
& Mark Umbers, Directed by
@MariaFriedman1
#OurTime
#HeyOldFriends
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30 minute call. Get your drinks and snacks ready. I'm going to get into my jammies...and then let the party begin. Who's joining me?
#Sondheim90Concert
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Shocked and deeply saddened to hear this news. An acclaimed
#Sondheim
performer, Haydn Gwynne will be sorely missed.
Our sincere condolences to family, friends & those
@SondheimFriends
who will be feeling the loss. Heartbreaking 💔
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RIP, Glynis Johns
Of "Clowns", Steve wrote: "her vesion is still the most satisfying... Deeply moving as Judi Dench's cello-voice performance of this song was in the British Royal National Theatre revival of the show, I'll always hear Glynis's flute."
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She is a Queen. She reigns supreme 👑
ok so we need to talk about Patti LuPones vocal health?? the woman is 74? like????? this is not normal????? how is she doing this??? does anyone know???
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RIP Diana Rigg, you will always be our Phyllis and you will never leave us, how could you leave us?
#stephensondheim
#sondheim
#follies
#dianarigg
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@michaelsheen
@JamesEFoster
@Jay_Beecher
Truth matters. Something journalists seem to have forgotten
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Tomorrow will be His 91st Birthday. If he were on Twitter, what would your message be to the Great Man himself? Thankfully He’s been vaccinated. Nothing’s Gonna Harm Him...Important song, lyric, importance in your life, anecdote? Do tell
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Sending our love, appreciation & respect to all the cast, musicians and crew of
@SondheimFriends
today. We say ‘Farewell’ to some of the best interpreters of
#Sondheim
ever. We have loved this production. See you tonight. We’ll be the ones cheering - & probably weeping! ❤️
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Happy Birthday to the Dame of Broadway. The living legend that is
@PattiLuPone
A
#Mistress
of
#Sondheim
. Let us raise a glass to her fearless talent & wish her well!
#IllDrinkToThat
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OTD 49 years ago, the Original London production of "Company" opened at Her Majesty's Theatre. Starring Elaine Stritch, reprising her Broadway role of Joanne
#Sondheim
#StephenSondheim
#Illdrinktothat
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What a woman! Utter queen 👸🏼 *AND sings one of best Send in the Clowns EVER.
Judi Dench was on Graham Norton last night to push her new book about her life and work with Shakespeare. After making the point we quote Shakespeare daily without knowing it, this happened:
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My heart. Hello George…
Hey, old friend!
Mandy Patinkin (who is currently performing in his own West End concert) popped by to see Bernadette Peters in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends next door.
The two originated the roles of George and Dot in Sunday in the Park with George on Broadway in 1984.
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OTD 95 Years ago, the Broadway legend Elaine Stritch was born. Elaine originated the role of Joanne in ""Company" both on Broadway and in the West End.
#Sondheim
#StephenSondheim
#ElaineStritch
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On this day 47 years ago, Gypsy opened in the West End at the Picadilly Theatre. Angela Lansbury played the iconic role of Mama Rose. Were you lucky enough to see this production?
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I’m going to need time to process what I’ve just seen. What a celebration of
#Sondheim
- a perfect balance of voices, performers content. Going home with a tear in my eye & many songs in my heart. Thanks to
#Team
@SondheimFriends
An evening of delights. Get your tickets NOW!
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OTD 80 years ago, our very own Patron, Julia McKenzie was born. Star of acclaimed productions including Into the Woods, Follies, Sweeney Todd et al. I think we might have to dedicate today to clips of julia! Happy 80th Birthday Julia!
#Blowoutthecandles
#Sondheim
#StephenSondheim
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What we wouldn’t give to be in the Gielgud waiting for the curtain to go up on Company again! When you have friends like
@Rosiemae
@RFleeshman
@MatSeadonYoung
@JonnyBailey
@DaisyMaywood
et al. In these times, an injection of this show would remind you what
#BeingAlive
feels like!
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OTD 3 years ago, "Follies" opened at the
@NationalTheatre
The show was nominated for an incredible 10 Olivier Awards. This is one show that is particularly missed, sublime direction, stunning choreography and a divine cast!
#imstillhere
@Deejanie
@OfficialTracieB
@alexdeboo
et al
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Another loss. What a woman! Unforgettable… 💔
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Such versatility!
@hanwaddingham
is a wonder. But I’m not sure I’ve ever seen
#Sondheim
described as ‘rap’….😬Would love to see Hannah back on the West End stage singing Sondheim again… 🙏
Hannah Waddingham’s ability to effortlessly cover such a wide range of music genres is insane🤯
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How apt. Haydn was an accomplished
#Sondheim
performer, with so many career highlights performing his material. My abiding memory was from our own 85th Birthday gala concert when she sang
#SendintheClowns
with Daniel Evans. Broke my heart then. Tonight more hearts will break 💔
The Company of Old Friends is dedicating tonight’s performance to Haydn Gwynne's memory and her extraordinary career.
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There’s an excited buzz in the room.
#SondheimOldFriends
#SondheimTheatre
. The theatre is packed. So now let’s see what they’ve been putting together…!
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#TBThursday
to this Sublime Lynda Baron and the original London cast of Follies performing “who’s that woman” at
@OlivierAwards
Full video:
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Dear god, please let there be a documentary of this...
#Sondheim90Concert
Hope someone is rolling on the Noises Off production happening right now at
#Sondheim90Concert
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OTD 25 Years ago, "A Little Night Music" opened at the
@NationalTheatre
in The Olivier. The cast included such stalwarts as Dame Judi Dench and Patricia Hodge. Many believe Judi to be the ultimate Desiree, what do you think?
#Sendintheclowns
#lalala
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Today would have been 92nd birthday of the legend Stephen Sondheim. Hard to think of a world without his presence but lucky for us, he left a canon of work that will bring joy for generations to come. If we have anything to do with it. Happy Birthday Mr Sondheim. You are missed.
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On this day in 1959, the original Broadway production of Laurents, Bernstein and Sondheim's West Side Story closed at The Winter Garden Theatre after playing 732 performances. The production transferred during the run to The Broadway Theatre before transferring back again.
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Somebody make this happen. Please 🙏
Perfect location for a production of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM methinks
@minacktheatre
@SondheimSociety
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OTD 31 Years ago, the original Broadway production of "Into the Woods" closed at The Martin Beck Theatre after 764 performances.
#intothewoods
#itstimetogo
#beans
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So... this will be happening in 2020.
#SundayInTheParkWithGeorge
Be still my beating heart...
#JakeGyllenhaal
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Watching this again with a little tear in my eye. Marvelling at the strength of
#Sondheim
material & the absolute scale, range & depth of talent we have on this stage. Every song a classic. Every performer a star. And then there’s seeing Haydn Gwynne again… 😢
#Moments
Tune in! Another chance to watch
#SondheimOldFriends
broadcast tomorrow, Sun 3 December, 9.30pm on
@BBCFourTV
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On this day 26 years ago, Passion opened at The Plymouth Theatre on Broadway. Winner of 4 tony awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
@DMurphyOfficial
as Fosca
#LovingYou
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Lucky to be one of the people that can say
#IWasThere
#LastNight
@CompanyWestEnd
Such a special night - with
#StephenSondheim
there too! How we will miss this amazing show... 😢
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Just to remind you. That you will regret not seeing this. For in years to come, people will talk about this beautiful production. So book it now. It will make you. Laugh. Cry. Think. Sit in awe and amazement at the talent both on and off stage. And bring you huge joy.
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X followers. Your mission should you choose to take it, is to locate one of these in UK for me to purchase. Otherwise I will self destruct! 😂
#MissionSondheim
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Just came out of theatre to hear this news. Another sad loss.
#SendintheClowns
😢
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❤️ So pleased for Haydn’s family & friends. So many fond memories of
#Sondheim
performances ❤️
The Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role goes to
#HaydnGwynne
for When Winston Went To War With The Wireless at the
@DonmarWarehouse
.
#OlivierAwards
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So pleased for Johnny Bailey! Thoroughly deserves all the success. But please don’t forget us in UK, because we still love you 🎵🎼🎶…
Jonathan Bailey, winner of the Best Supporting Actor in a Limited series for
#FellowTravelers
at the
#CriticsChoiceAwards
- full speech ♥️
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Finally! We have our
#SondheimTheatre
❤️❤️❤️
Breaking:’Curtain up,light the lights:
@CamMackLtd
has revealed that Queen’s Theatre will become the
#Sondheim
Theatre in honour of musical genius
#StephenSondheim
. “Steve’s the first living artist to have his name on a theatre on the Avenue, “ Mackintosh told me.
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Happy Birthday Stephen Joshua Sondheim! 90 years old today. Perhaps the most important composer lyricist in Musical Theatre. So ‘Blow Out the Candles’ 🎂 ‘Everybody Rise’ and raise a glass 🍸 to our
#God
#Sondheim90Love
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Just amazing… Feeling the loss of this legend 💔
I lose my mind over the Hot Honey Rag already, but Chita and Gwen doing it? Next level
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Oh go on then... twist our arm... have one final
#ThrowbackThursday
from the original London cast of Into The Woods. This time our very own Stunning Sondheim Songstress - Julia McKenzie and The Last Midnight. Aren’t we good to you? Full video:
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What a special man. What a special evening. He held the audience in thrall. Such a varied & interesting set list. Whimsical; reflective; idiosyncratic; raconteur… we’d have stayed all night, given half a chance. When he spoke about
#Sondheim
…💔
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OTD 31 Years ago, Follies closed at The Shaftesbury Theatre in London after 644 performances. The show had been reimagined after the Broadway run, including new songs and an alternative "optimistic" ending.
#Sondheim
#StephenSondheim
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OTD 12 years ago, the
@MenChocFactory
production of "Sunday in The Park With George" opened at Studio 54 on Broadway. The transfer took with it
@jennarusselluk
and
@DanielGwynEvans
#Sondheim
#StephenSondheim
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#Sunday
Always brings a tear to my eye. But today when so many are struggling because Art Isn’t Easy. Just weeping 😭
#SaveTheArts
#SaveOurArtists
#Viable
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Have just come home and heard the news. Another legend lost. I bet Steve is pleased she’s come to join them… What a star 🌟
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Hey old friend… what?… Broadway? They are SO lucky! It’s going to be epic. London loved this show. You will too!
Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, will transfer to Broadway
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That night in
@OpenAirTheatre
Unforgettable! And with the inimitable
@hanwaddingham
❤️And a cast to die for including
@jennarusselluk
@michaelxavierUK
❤️❤️
Did you know? Two of the most prolific musical theatre composers, Stephen Sondheim (who passed away in 2021) and Andrew Lloyd Webber, share a birthday: today, March 22nd!
Here's "Last Midnight" from Sondheim's Into the Woods sung by Hannah Waddingham (available worldwide). ❤️
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This is fabulous.
#ChildrenWillListen
careful the tale you tell
that is the spell
children will listen...
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OTD 73 Years ago, our patron
@OfficialBPeters
was born! Bernadatte has long been linked with Sondheim, originating roles of "The Witch" & "Dot". Whilst starring in revivals of shows of "Follies" & "A Little Night Music" amongst others. Happy Birthday!
#Sondheim
#StephenSondheim
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Wishing all our followers & friends the very best of this Festive season. To
#Sondheim
lovers everywhere! And what a year we are enjoying!
@SondheimFriends
in London;
@MerrilyOnBway
@SweeneyToddBway
A new
#Sondheim
@HWAMusical
Plus
#AFunnyThingHappenedontheWayToTheForum
in Paris!
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Would love to see her back on stage again - in any show - but especially in a
#Sondheim
❤️
Hannah Waddingham is just magnificent! Her wonderful Desiree just came to mind, would love to see that again
#Sondheim
#HannahWaddingham
#BAFTAs
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Today we remember our friend & founding patron. Beautiful to see such an outpouring of love for Steve & his work:
@SondheimFriends
& Pacific Overtures
@MenChocFactory
in London,
@sweeneytoddnyc
&
@MerrilyOnBway
taking in >$3m a week on Bway, Here We Are
@TheShedNY
off-Bway 🥰❤️
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How about we start this perfect “Sunday” with looking back at
@DanielGwynEvans
and
@jennarusselluk
performing “Move On” from the 2008 Tony Awards. Full video:
OTD 12 years ago, the
@MenChocFactory
production of "Sunday in The Park With George" opened at Studio 54 on Broadway. The transfer took with it
@jennarusselluk
and
@DanielGwynEvans
#Sondheim
#StephenSondheim
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Yay! We are all Team Maria! Bring it home…
#TonyAward
It’s our time!
Maria Friedman is a 2024 Tony Award nominee for Best Direction of a Musical! 🎶🎉
#MerrilyOnBway
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This brought a little tear to my eye… One of the best productions of
#Follies
-ever. ❤️
♪ You said you loved me, or were you just being kind? ♪
Don't mind me I'm just dreaming of Imelda Staunton in Follies 💭
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Anybody else agree? We DO need a cast recording
#PacificOvertures
@MenChocFactory
🙏🙏🙏
My congratulations to cast, musicians and creatives for
#PacificOvertures
👏👏👏It is a production that has brought yet more insight into the storytelling and
#Sondheim
genius. Thanks to you all. ❤️❤️❤️… Now
@MenChocFactory
, about that cast recording… 🙏🙏🙏
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#TeamMerrily
for the WIN! It’s your time! Congratulations to all.
There might have been a slight tear in my eye at the thought that his ‘flop’ is now a HIT! Would that he were here to see it.
#Sondheim
❤️
It’s OUR time!
#MerrilyOnBway
is nominated for 7 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical! 🎶🎉
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That overture. This cast. This musical. These orchestrations. My heart…
Hey, old friends, “Merrily We Roll Along – The New Broadway Cast Recording” will be released tonight at midnight eastern! Listen now and pre-order the CD (available January 12th) here:
#MerrilyOnBway
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Is it greedy to want both recording AND filmed pro shot performance of current cast
@SondheimFriends
? Asking for a friend - or more! Saw this again last night & performances were off the scale. Just
#Superlative
#Sondheim
. And props to
@alfonsocasadot
& his amazing team too. ❤️
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Thanks to cast, musicians, creatives & support team
@MenChocFactory
#PacificOvertures
!
@SondheimSociety
had a wonderful visit. If you love
#Sondheim
it’s an absolute MUST SEE! Great musicality, interpretation, weight & emotional connection. This production has grown so much ❤️
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This. Is what every kid deserves from their parents. Acceptance, love and support. A thought for the weekend… ❤️
This scene felt very fitting to share after this week. Sending lots of love ♥️🍂
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I’d also like to propose a toast 🍸to
@alfonsocasadot
& his amazing te of musicians who created
#Sondheim
magic. Utter pleasure to hear the glorious orchestrations for this production. The second act
#Merrily
opening?… Just fabulous! 🎶 🎼 🎵 We miss you already…
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Now. How much have we got in the
@SondheimSociety
account?… 😬Maybe we need to crowdfund this, in order to keep it for all
#Sondheim
lovers.
Mr Sondheim's townhouse is on the market. I know people who've actually been IN... 🥰
@SondheimSociety
#stephensondheim
🌹
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On the subject of glorious costumes by
@NationalTheatre
, I thought I’d revisit
#Follies
1. Who can forget that moment when those younger versions came on stage? Those elegant costumes? Those headdresses
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Nearly time… Light the lights! Curtain up!
#SondheimFriends
Palpable buzz in the air.
#Sondheim
; this astonishingly talented cast; fabulous musicians; & the great & the good. Plus I almost committed MT sacrilege by almost knocking Elaine over! It’s going to be a good night!
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We are all Ben…
It is the birthday of Stephen Sondheim, whose music I listen to every day, if only in my head, as it annotates my encounters with an ever-changing world and an ever-shifting self. It sometimes comforts, sometimes challenges, always illuminates. My gratitude for it is boundless.
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Merry And Bright Tidings to you all! I’ve ‘stolen’ this beautifully apt
#Sondheim
shot, courtesy of our member
@Type40_Twigg
Have a wonderful time 🎄🎁🥂
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