Tony-winning ‘Company’ to close on Broadway, go on national tour NEW YORK — Broadway will soon have a little less “Company.” Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022
Why the Tony triumph of ‘A Strange Loop’ is momentous for Broadway Michael R. Jackson’s “A Strange Loop” received more Tony nominations than any other show in Broadway’s 2021-22 season, but Tony voters are a fickle lot. Recall what happened to Jeremy O. Harris’ “Slave Play” last year. Nominated for 12 awards, a record for a drama, the production went home empty-handed. Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2022
Tony Moments: A Night for Broadway to Reclaim its Groove Surely many in the audience were thinking it, but “Company” director Marianne Elliott said it most directly at Sunday's Tony awards: In the devastating two years since the pandemic hit, it “felt at times that live theater was endangered.” As in, the industry might never recover. The exuberant ceremony Sunday… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022
Tony Moments: A night for Broadway to reclaim its groove Broadway has its groove back, said Tonys host Ariana DeBose at an exuberant ceremony seeking to illustrate just that sentiment The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
6 takeaways from the 2022 Tony Awards Ariana DeBose should host everything. Jennifer Hudson makes history. And we should all celebrate understudies. WEKU · Jun 13, 2022
'Shine the light': Ariana DeBose talks hosting Tony Awards Tony Award host and theater veteran Ariana DeBose says this year’s telecast will spread its arms wider to celebrate both Broadway’s stars and the unsung heroes like understudies and swings who kept shows open during the pandemic restart The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022
New this week: Dinosaurs, Def Leppard and 'The Responder' This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from Def Leppard, a five-part Apple+ series on dinosaurs and a documentary about the late composer Stephen Sondheim and his musical “Company.” The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
Passion review – thrilling singing in a rousing Sondheim reboot Ruthie Henshall and Kelly Price shine in a sophisticated and intimate staging of Stephen Sondheim’s 1994 musical The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022
Packed Tony nominations show return of pre-pandemic Broadway After a frantic end to the Broadway season and some nervous moments as shows struggled to reach the eligibility deadline amid fresh COVID-19 outbreaks, nominations for the Tony Awards are finally at hand The Independent UK · May 9, 2022
Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends review – a glorious all-star memorial service Judi Dench, Rob Brydon, Imelda Staunton and Bernadette Peters joined the cast for this superb tribute to a genius The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022
Dawn French embraces her greys as fans dub her 'hairstyle role model' after ditching dye Dawn French was among the guests at the Sondheim's Old Friends gala last night, which was held in honour of the late composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim who passed away in November Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022
Stephen Sondheim celebrated by Dench, Peters at London gala Dozens of stars of musical theater gathered at a London theatre for a celebration titled “Old Friends” to raise money for the Stephen Sondheim Foundation, which will benefit young composers The Independent UK · May 4, 2022
Commentary: Are Broadway megastars obsolete? Not while Hugh Jackman and Patti LuPone are around Broadway stars might be thought of as extinct creatures from a bygone era of entertainment. But reports of this species being wiped out are greatly exaggerated. Los Angeles Times · May 2, 2022
Katrina Lenk takes two bows on stage and screen From joking on the “Ozark” set with Jason Bateman, to getting show notes from Stephen Sondheim, Katrina Lenk’s career has hit a sweet spot The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Apr 10, 2022 West End legend Ruthie Henshall on what she makes of Gemma Collins taking on iconic role in Chicago The West End and Broadway legend is heading to Manchester to take on the lead role in Stephen Sondheim’s Passion
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2022 Anyone Can Whistle review – Sondheim flop gets a blazing revival This 1964 curiosity – whose original production closed on Broadway after nine performances – finds brilliant new contexts for its absurdist story
Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2022 Anyone Can Whistle review: Oafish production justifies the neglect of this Sondheim musical Unless you’re a bereaved Sondheim completist, give this dud a full body-swerve
Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2022 Tom Parker and his wife Kelsey were the 'definition of soulmates' says wedding goer A reporter who met Tom Parker many times over the years, and reported on his wedding, has paid tribute to the singer who died last week aged just 33, from a brain tumour, describing him as a "bright light".
Manchester Evening News · Apr 4, 2022 The Wanted's Tom Parker fans 'break down' over tribute at the Grammys as wife's fundraiser smashes target Tom was highlighted during an emotional Grammys memorial segment on Sunday night following his death last week
Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2022 The Wanted's Tom Parker remembered at the Grammys after tragic death aged just 33 Tom Parker from The Wanted was remembered as part of the Grammys In Memoriam section, which also featured a tribute to Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins amongst other late music stars
Los Angeles Times · Apr 4, 2022 Taylor Hawkins, Stephen Sondheim honored at 2022 Grammy Awards As most Grammy Awards viewers were sadly aware, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was supposed to be pounding his kit with the band at this year's ceremony. Tragically, though, less than two weeks ago, Hawkins, 50, was found dead in a Bogota, Colombia, hotel room.
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022 Hillary Clinton to voice 'Into The Woods' role in Arkansas Hillary Clinton will play the offstage role of the Giant in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into The Woods” in her onetime home state of Arkansas
Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022 Grammys to feature Stephen Sondheim tribute by Rachel Zegler, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Cynthia Erivo Grammys night won’t be just any night — thanks to a tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2022 The week in theatre: Nora: A Doll’s House; The Key Workers Cycle; Legacy Stef Smith’s Ibsen update can’t quite match the original for its sense of dread; the mystery play gets a Covid-era reboot; and Maria Friedman wallows in showtune nostalgia
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 Maria Friedman: ‘One year you can be winning awards, the next year nothing because you’ve reached 45’ The three-time Olivier winner is returning to the stage with a new show celebrating the music of her friends and collaborators Stephen Sondheim, Michel LeGrand and Marvin Hamlisch. She speaks to Isobel Lewis about their lives, dyslexia and roles for women on stage