Everything’s Different, Nothing’s Changed: ‘Company’ With a Female Bobbie
By flipping a few genders, Marianne Elliott’s new London revival turns Sondheim and Furth’s classic into a meditation on modern relationships.
All Stories About Stephen Sondheim
John Doyle Directs His Favorite Sondheim Show
His minimalist aesthetic seems to mesh well with the character-driven work of the composer/lyricist. Next: ‘Pacific Overtures.’
How Sarna Lapine Makes ‘Sunday in the Park’ Sing
Family and time have something to do with how her new revival cracks open the great musical her uncle wrote with Sondheim.
Offscript: Alternating Lears with Nathaniel Fuller and Stephen Yoakam
On this week’s podcast, we talk to two King Lears. Then, the editors discuss Sondheim and the recent spate of artistic director departures.
From Orientalism to Authenticity: Broadway’s Yellow Fever
American musicals have often returned to Asian themes and settings—as theatrical tourists. ‘Allegiance’ starts closer to home.
This Month in Theatre History
Births, deaths, debuts and bans of bygone Marches.
In London, a Mix of Old and New, Often on the Same Stage
A new history play set in the future holds its own alongside classics, as well as new works by Stoppard and Hare and a pair of ace musical revivals.
A Turntable of ‘Assassins’
In mounting Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Assassins,’ Milwaukee Rep created a revolving carnival on two turntables.
Selling It
With his second volume of lyrics, Sondheim makes the case for his theatrical vision, even when it’s led him down blind alleys.
Full of ‘Passion’
John Doyle plans an intimate, uncomfortable take on Sondheim and Lapine’s musical drama.