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Sheridan Smith's best stage roles, as her new musical Opening Night makes its debut in the West End

Over the past 25 years, the darling of British theatre has proved there’s little she can’t do. On the eve of her latest big London show we take a look at her best roles yet

Evening Standard

Olivier Awards 2024: nominations in full including nods for Nicole Scherzinger and Sarah Jessica Parker

The National Theatre’s stellar year is recognised with 15 nominations

Evening Standard

Melissa Errico debuts Sondheim In The City album, honoring Broadway

Discover Melissa Errico's rich connection with Stephen Sondheim as a friend & collaborator, honoring his legacy with her latest album and performances.

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All you need is love songs: 12 novelists pick their favourite romantic tracks

Writers who know a thing or two about matters of the heart on the love songs they adore – from Sondheim’s bittersweet portrait of a romance sceptic to Roberta Flack’s timeless expression of hope

The Guardian - UK

‘I died in Michael Ball’s arms’: Lea Salonga on 35 years of West End and Broadway success

She was the original Miss Saigon, sent Les Mis stratospheric and sang some of Disney’s most memorable songs. She reflects on her legacy, and which of her princesses is best – Jasmine or Mulan?

The Guardian - UK

Broadway legend Chita Rivera was a triple threat, a trailblazer – and a hoot

The actor, dancer and singer, who has died aged 91, did not just provide great entertainment on stage. She was an eloquent, mischievous chronicler of musical theatre

The Guardian - UK

David Kernan obituary

Musical actor renowned for devising and performing Side By Side By Sondheim who was a regular on That Was the Week That Was

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Vale 'sister suffragette': how Glynis Johns became a pop-culture icon in the story of votes for women

Glynis Johns, most famous for her role as the suffragette mother Mrs Winifred Banks in Disney’s Mary Poppins (1964), passed away last week at the age of 100.

The Conversation

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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"

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

The Independent UK

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

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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 Canberra Times

Taking pride in spoofing prejudices

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Will Gillian Anderson play Truss in a film?

Evening Standard

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

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