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Glynis Johns, starred as Mrs. Banks in original ‘Mary Poppins’ film, dies at 100

On Broadway, Johns introduced the world to the bittersweet standard-to-be “Send in the Clowns” by Stephen Sondheim.

Chicago Sun-Times

Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who first sang Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns,' dies at 100

Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie “Mary Poppins” and introduced the world to the bittersweet standard-to-be “Send in the Clowns” by Stephen Sondheim, has died

The Independent UK

The week in theatre: Infinite Life; The Homecoming; Pacific Overtures – review

Chronic illness is captured to extraordinary effect in Annie Baker’s slow yet absorbing new play. Elsewhere, snarling Pinter lacks bite, while the songs eclipse all in rarely revived Sondheim

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Pacific Overtures review – small Sondheim is beautifully done

Co-production with Osaka company brings 1976 study of American imperialism arriving in Japan to subtle, funny life

The Guardian - UK

Pacific Overtures at Menier Chocolate Factory review: this Sondheim revival is a wonderful revelation

Unexpected? Yes, but don't let that put you off: this musical is a bijou delight

Evening Standard

Gender flip and terrific star make Sondheim’s ‘Company’ better than ever

With the skillful Britney Coleman front and center, touring production of the refreshed musical has more wit and more meaning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga join our Theatre Podcast for Sondheim's Old Friends

"I think the terrifying thing about performing Mrs Lovett, is putting on a cockney accent in front of all these Brits"

Evening Standard

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Up First newsletter: Maine shooter at large; support for humanitarian pause in Gaza

Residents of Lewiston, Maine, are still sheltering in place while police search for a man suspected of killing 18 and wounding 13. EU leaders call for a humanitarian pause to bring aid to Gaza.

WEKU

Things to do in Chicago Oct. 26-Nov. 1: The Mix

The Chicago debut of ‘POTUS,’ a show by Grammy winner Samara Joy and Halloween events for young and old are among this week’s entertainment highlights

Chicago Sun-Times

Krystal Joy Brown shines on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim revival of 'Merrily We Roll Along'

Krystal Joy Brown has planted her flag on Broadway, first professionally and now personally

The Independent UK

Here We Are review – posthumous Stephen Sondheim musical is hit-and-miss

The legendary composer and lyricist’s take on two surrealist Luis Buñuel movies is a patchy satire

The Guardian - US

Taking pride in spoofing prejudices

From Donald Trump to Costa Georgiadis, no one is safe from barbs.

The Canberra Times

The week in theatre: Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends; Noises Off; Imposter 22 – review

An all-star tribute to the acid genius of the late composer offers a terrific medley of hits, Michael Frayn’s clever farce also proves timeless, and seven neurodivergent actors put on a singular drama

The Guardian - UK

Search for Liz Truss actor is on as ex-PM gathers new support

Will Gillian Anderson play Truss in a film?

Evening Standard

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Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre review: musical big guns pay tribute to the genius of Stephen Sondheim

Broadway legend Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga and Bonnie Langford were among those taking the audience on a starry spin through the great composer and lyricist’s dazzling back catalogue

The Guardian - UK

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends review – merrily they roll along

A cleverly cast tribute, featuring Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga and Bonnie Langford, reflects on the passing of time with comedy and melancholy

The Independent UK

Sister Helen Prejean's 'Dead Man Walking' arrives at Met in Jake Heggie's operatic version

Jake Heggie's version of “Dead Man Walking” reaches the Metropolitan Opera for the season’s opening night in a production by Tony and Olivier Award winner Ivo van Hove starring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as Sister Helen Prejean

The Canberra Times

Shakespeare served straight and in a musical updating

My Cousin Vlad is also returning with a new comedy show.

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The Guardian - UK

Bernadette Peters: ‘Sondheim’s music is about the big, important things’

The American film and stage actor, renowned for her roles in the composer’s musicals, on making her West End debut in a celebration of his music

Chicago Sun-Times

Marriott brings something new to ‘Gypsy’: a Mama Rose we can relate to

Lucia Spina’s performance can feel shockingly down to earth for a stage mother whose delusions of grandeur are her one constant.

Homes & Gardens

Inside Stephen Sondheim’s impressive New York City Townhouse – on the market for $7 million

The former home of iconic music composer Stephen Sondheim has been listed on the market for $7 million

The Guardian - AU

Sweeney Todd review – a solid, haunting take on Sondheim’s demon barber

Drama theatre, Sydney Opera HouseThis dark and theatrical production doesn’t carve out new territory but its commanding cast deliver a crowd pleaser

Zenger

Krysta Rodriguez Revives Cinderella Role In Critically Acclaimed Into The Woods Tour

Krysta Rodriguez returns as Cinderella in final weeks of Into the Woods national tour engagement

Chicago Sun-Times

Parting is indeed sweet sorrow for Barbara Gaines as she departs Chicago Shakespeare Theater

After nearly 40 years, Gaines is exiting the world-renowned theater company she founded with a Chicago rooftop production.

The Week

Groundhog Day review: a simply sublime return to The Old Vic

Stephen Sondheim once thought about turning the 1993 film “Groundhog Day” into a stage musical. He gave up on the idea, saying: “It cannot be improved. It’s perfect the way it is.” And he may have been right about that, said Clive Davis in The Times – but this “glorious…

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