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Follies to be revived by the Northern Ireland Opera next year

Follies to be revived by the Northern Ireland Opera next year

Star-studded Sondheim on Sondheim concert – photos released

Star-studded Sondheim on Sondheim concert – photos released

Star-studded Sondheim on Sondheim concert – first look at rehearsals

Star-studded Sondheim on Sondheim concert – first look at rehearsals

Gypsy on Broadway announces near-complete casting

Gypsy on Broadway announces near-complete casting

Gypsy on Broadway announces further casting

Gypsy on Broadway announces further casting

Star-studded Sondheim on Sondheim concert reveals full cast

Star-studded Sondheim on Sondheim concert reveals full cast

Starry Sondheim on Sondheim concert to be staged this autumn

Starry Sondheim on Sondheim concert to be staged this autumn

Cast album for Sondheim’s final musical Here We Are released

Cast album for Sondheim’s final musical Here We Are released

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends live cast recording to be released this week

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends live cast recording to be released this week

Here We Are review – Sondheim’s final musical has its world premiere in New York

Here We Are review – Sondheim’s final musical has its world premiere in New York

New Stephen Sondheim musical Here We Are announces full cast

New Stephen Sondheim musical Here We Are announces full cast

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends – new West End trailer released

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends – new West End trailer released

Full cast for <em>Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends</em> in the West End announced

Full cast for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends in the West End announced

Watch Rosalie Craig and Jenna Russell perform "Losing My Mind/Not a Day Goes By"

Watch Rosalie Craig and Jenna Russell perform "Losing My Mind/Not a Day Goes By"

Understudies are the biggest stars at this year's West End Live

Understudies are the biggest stars at this year's West End Live

Broadway transfer of <em>Company</em> to close

Broadway transfer of Company to close

17 musicals set for film adaptations

17 musicals set for film adaptations

Marianne Elliott describes how she made Stephen Sondheim cry in <em>Company</em> rehearsals

Marianne Elliott describes how she made Stephen Sondheim cry in Company rehearsals

Winner of the 2022 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition revealed

Winner of the 2022 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition revealed

<em>Into the Woods</em> transfers to Broadway with Sara Bareilles and Phillipa Soo

Into the Woods transfers to Broadway with Sara Bareilles and Phillipa Soo

Broadway star Linda Lavin makes London debut at Crazy Coqs

Broadway star Linda Lavin makes London debut at Crazy Coqs

Star-studded <em>Sondheim</em> concert to be staged at Cadogan Hall

Star-studded Sondheim concert to be staged at Cadogan Hall

<em>Passion</em> starring Ruthie Henshall at Hope Mill Theatre – review

Passion starring Ruthie Henshall at Hope Mill Theatre – review

<em>Passion</em> revival with Ruthie Henshall – first look

Passion revival with Ruthie Henshall – first look

Finalists announced for the 14th Annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year

Finalists announced for the 14th Annual Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year

<em>Sondheim's Old Friends</em> review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

Sondheim's Old Friends review – the shivering sense of seeing musical history embodied

Watch Ruthie Henshall, Dean John-Wilson and Kelly Price in rehearsal for <em>Passion</em>

Watch Ruthie Henshall, Dean John-Wilson and Kelly Price in rehearsal for Passion

Olivier Awards presenters and performers announced

Olivier Awards presenters and performers announced

Sondheim West End gala to be live-streamed into second venue

Sondheim West End gala to be live-streamed into second venue

Ariana DeBose wins Oscar for <em>West Side Story</em>

Ariana DeBose wins Oscar for West Side Story

<em>Anyone Can Whistle</em> revival – watch the cast in rehearsals

Anyone Can Whistle revival – watch the cast in rehearsals

Ariana DeBose wins BAFTA for <em>West Side Story</em>

Ariana DeBose wins BAFTA for West Side Story

<em>Maria Friedman and Friends: Legacy</em> at the Menier Chocolate Factory – review

Maria Friedman and Friends: Legacy at the Menier Chocolate Factory – review

Maria Friedman extends Menier concert run

Maria Friedman extends Menier concert run

Daniel Radcliffe to star in <em>Merrily We Roll Along</em> revival in New York

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Merrily We Roll Along revival in New York

Sondheim gala to take place in the West End in May

Sondheim gala to take place in the West End in May

Play to the gods and you win a theatregoer for life

Play to the gods and you win a theatregoer for life

Full cast for <em>Passion</em> revival joining Ruthie Henshall announced

Full cast for Passion revival joining Ruthie Henshall announced

22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Everything you need to know

22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: Everything you need to know

Watch the <em>Gypsy</em> cast in their sitzprobe

Watch the Gypsy cast in their sitzprobe

<em>Anyone Can Whistle</em> revival unveils complete casting

Anyone Can Whistle revival unveils complete casting

<em>Steve</em> at Seven Dials Playhouse – review

Steve at Seven Dials Playhouse – review

Hosts, performers and presenters announced for 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Hosts, performers and presenters announced for 22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

<em>Into the Woods</em> at the Lyric Theatre – review

Into the Woods at the Lyric Theatre – review

<em>Into the Woods</em> at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast – production shots released

Into the Woods at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast – production shots released

Menier Chocolate Factory announces Maria Friedman Sondheim, LeGrand and Hamlisch concert run

Menier Chocolate Factory announces Maria Friedman Sondheim, LeGrand and Hamlisch concert run

Watch four <em>Gypsy</em> Rose performers discuss playing the iconic role

Watch four Gypsy Rose performers discuss playing the iconic role

Read Tony Kushner's screenplay for <em>West Side Story</em>

Read Tony Kushner's screenplay for West Side Story

Documentary about the making of Marianne Elliott's <em>Company</em> revival announced

Documentary about the making of Marianne Elliott's Company revival announced

<em>Gypsy</em> at Alexandra Palace Theatre reveals complete casting

Gypsy at Alexandra Palace Theatre reveals complete casting

<em>Anyone Can Whistle</em> to be revived in London with Alex Young leading the cast

Anyone Can Whistle to be revived in London with Alex Young leading the cast

<em>Into the Woods</em> at the Lyric Theatre announces casting

Into the Woods at the Lyric Theatre announces casting

<em>Cats</em>, <em>Walden</em> plus Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> and <em>Swan Lake</em> to be broadcast this Christmas

Cats, Walden plus Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes and Swan Lake to be broadcast this Christmas

Truly Scrumptious star Sally Ann Howes has died aged 91

Truly Scrumptious star Sally Ann Howes has died aged 91

<em>Gypsy</em> to be revived at Buxton International Festival

Gypsy to be revived at Buxton International Festival

<em>Into the Woods</em> to be revived at Theatre Royal Bath

Into the Woods to be revived at Theatre Royal Bath

Audra McDonald to perform concert at The London Palladium

Audra McDonald to perform concert at The London Palladium

<em>West Side Story</em> review – a remake that soars beyond expectations with something to say

West Side Story review – a remake that soars beyond expectations with something to say

<em>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</em> and <em>A Little Night Music</em> announced in Leeds Playhouse season

Hedwig and the Angry Inch and A Little Night Music announced in Leeds Playhouse season

<em>Into the Woods</em> to be revived at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast

Into the Woods to be revived at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast

<em>West Side Story</em> announces soundtrack release date and details

West Side Story announces soundtrack release date and details

Book of condolence for Stephen Sondheim opened at the West End's Sondheim Theatre

Book of condolence for Stephen Sondheim opened at the West End's Sondheim Theatre

<em>Gypsy</em> with Imelda Staunton added to Netflix UK

Gypsy with Imelda Staunton added to Netflix UK

West End to dim lights in honour of Stephen Sondheim

West End to dim lights in honour of Stephen Sondheim

Tributes pour in for Stephen Sondheim

Tributes pour in for Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim has died aged 91

Stephen Sondheim has died aged 91

Ruthie Henshall to star in <em>Passion</em> revival in 2022

Ruthie Henshall to star in Passion revival in 2022

New <em>tick, tick…boom!</em> trailer and photos released, plus first listen to Andrew Garfield's "30/90"

New tick, tick…boom! trailer and photos released, plus first listen to Andrew Garfield's "30/90"

<em>Gypsy</em> to be presented in concert at Alexandra Palace with seven performers as Rose

Gypsy to be presented in concert at Alexandra Palace with seven performers as Rose

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals <em>Cinderella</em> Broadway plans for 2022

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals Cinderella Broadway plans for 2022

Watch a new <em>West Side Story</em> trailer with clips from "America" and the gym dance

Watch a new West Side Story trailer with clips from "America" and the gym dance

<em>Tick, Tick…Boom!</em> musical film: everything you need to know

Tick, Tick…Boom! musical film: everything you need to know

Stephen Sondheim reveals plans to premiere new Broadway musical, "Square One" next season

Stephen Sondheim reveals plans to premiere new Broadway musical, "Square One" next season

Lin-Manuel Miranda's <em>tick, tick…boom!</em> musical movie reveals Netflix release date and first look

Lin-Manuel Miranda's tick, tick…boom! musical movie reveals Netflix release date and first look

<em>Piaf</em> revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

Piaf revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

Watch Jenna Russell and Sally Ann Triplett discuss their careers and working together on <em>Piaf</em>

Watch Jenna Russell and Sally Ann Triplett discuss their careers and working together on Piaf

First trailer for <em>tick, tick…boom!</em> Netflix musical film, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda released

First trailer for tick, tick…boom! Netflix musical film, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda released

Full casting announced for <em>Piaf</em> starring Jenna Russell

Full casting announced for Piaf starring Jenna Russell

Hit revival of <em>Company</em> announces Broadway reopening date

Hit revival of Company announces Broadway reopening date

Andrew Garfield discusses working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on <em>tick, tick…boom!</em> Netflix movie

Andrew Garfield discusses working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on tick, tick…boom! Netflix movie

<em>West Side Story</em> 2021 film: everything you need to know

West Side Story 2021 film: everything you need to know

Sondheim's new musical <em>Buñuel</em> is reportedly no longer in development

Sondheim's new musical Buñuel is reportedly no longer in development

<em>Sunday in the Park with George</em> not set to run in 2021, producers confirm

Sunday in the Park with George not set to run in 2021, producers confirm

Janie Dee to star in <em>A Little Night Music</em> revival this summer

Janie Dee to star in A Little Night Music revival this summer

Netflix provides first look at <em>Tick, Tick…Boom!</em> musical film, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Netflix provides first look at Tick, Tick…Boom! musical film, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda

<em>Ruthless!</em> and <em>Gypsy</em> to be streamed on YouTube this weekend

Ruthless! and Gypsy to be streamed on YouTube this weekend

Lin-Manuel Miranda completes filming on <em>Tick, Tick…Boom!</em> Netflix musical film

Lin-Manuel Miranda completes filming on Tick, Tick…Boom! Netflix musical film

Sam Tutty, Grace Mouat and Jacob Fowler join <em>Kings of Broadway</em> West End concert

Sam Tutty, Grace Mouat and Jacob Fowler join Kings of Broadway West End concert

Watch Stephen Sondheim surprise composer with dementia after song goes viral

Watch Stephen Sondheim surprise composer with dementia after song goes viral

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Our 10 favourite Olivier Awards moments from the last decade

Antonio Banderas to direct and star in <em>Company</em> Spanish-language production

Antonio Banderas to direct and star in Company Spanish-language production

Chichester Festival Theatre announces autumn season including Sondheim concerts and <em>Crave</em>

Chichester Festival Theatre announces autumn season including Sondheim concerts and Crave

New <em>West Side Story</em> film release pushed back to winter 2021

New West Side Story film release pushed back to winter 2021

Barn Theatre announces autumn season including Sondheim musical revue

Barn Theatre announces autumn season including Sondheim musical revue

Diana Rigg has died aged 82

Diana Rigg has died aged 82

12 musical revivals to see in 2021

12 musical revivals to see in 2021

Damian Humbley joins <em>A Little Night Music</em> outdoor musical concert

Damian Humbley joins A Little Night Music outdoor musical concert

Watch Sainsbury's workers perform a special musical number for charities including Black Lives Matter Global Network

Watch Sainsbury's workers perform a special musical number for charities including Black Lives Matter Global Network

All-star concert celebrating the works of Jule Styne, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim announced

All-star concert celebrating the works of Jule Styne, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim announced

<em>Sunday in the Park</em> with Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford in the West End postponed until 2021

Sunday in the Park with Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford in the West End postponed until 2021

Musical director arranges remote performances from <em>West Side Story</em>, <em>Company</em>, <em>Love Never Dies</em> and more

Musical director arranges remote performances from West Side Story, Company, Love Never Dies and more

Quiz: Is it a Stephen Sondheim or Andrew Lloyd Webber number?

Quiz: Is it a Stephen Sondheim or Andrew Lloyd Webber number?

Here he comes, mister whiz – celebrating Stephen Sondheim at 90

Here he comes, mister whiz – celebrating Stephen Sondheim at 90

What is your favourite Stephen Sondheim number?

What is your favourite Stephen Sondheim number?

Jenna Russell and Daniel Evans to co-curate Donmar Lates with Giles Terera and Hannah Waddingham performing

Jenna Russell and Daniel Evans to co-curate Donmar Lates with Giles Terera and Hannah Waddingham performing

Chichester Festival Theatre 2020 season to include <em>Assassins</em>, <em>South Pacific</em>, Mark Gatiss, Andrea Levy and more

Chichester Festival Theatre 2020 season to include Assassins, South Pacific, Mark Gatiss, Andrea Levy and more

<em>West Side Story</em> full cast announced at the Royal Exchange, Manchester

West Side Story full cast announced at the Royal Exchange, Manchester

<em>Les Misérables</em> at the Sondheim Theatre opening night – watch Jon Robyns, Bradley Jaden, Carrie Hope Fletcher and more

Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre opening night – watch Jon Robyns, Bradley Jaden, Carrie Hope Fletcher and more

Review: <em>Les Misérables</em> (Sondheim Theatre)

Review: Les Misérables (Sondheim Theatre)

Sondheim Theatre delays lunchtime opening event following Stephen Sondheim fall

Sondheim Theatre delays lunchtime opening event following Stephen Sondheim fall

Sarah Crompton's top shows to see in 2020

Sarah Crompton's top shows to see in 2020

Review: <em>Gypsy</em> (Royal Exchange, Manchester)

Review: Gypsy (Royal Exchange, Manchester)

Leeds Playhouse spring 2020 season announced

Leeds Playhouse spring 2020 season announced

<em>Gypsy</em> at Royal Exchange, Manchester: first look at Ria Jones and cast

Gypsy at Royal Exchange, Manchester: first look at Ria Jones and cast

Review: <em>West Side Story</em> (Curve, Leicester)

Review: West Side Story (Curve, Leicester)

<em>West Side Story</em> at the Curve Leicester: watch the cast rehearse for the classic musical

West Side Story at the Curve Leicester: watch the cast rehearse for the classic musical

Ria Jones and Jo Davies discuss <em>Gypsy</em>'s revival at the Royal Exchange, Manchester

Ria Jones and Jo Davies discuss Gypsy's revival at the Royal Exchange, Manchester

<em>West Side Story</em> at the Curve Leicester: first look at revival with Jamie Muscato and Adriana Ivelisse

West Side Story at the Curve Leicester: first look at revival with Jamie Muscato and Adriana Ivelisse

Stephen Sondheim's <em>Follies</em> to be adapted into a musical film by Dominic Cooke

Stephen Sondheim's Follies to be adapted into a musical film by Dominic Cooke

<em>West Side Story</em> at Curve Leicester: choreographer Ellen Kane discusses reimagining a classic

West Side Story at Curve Leicester: choreographer Ellen Kane discusses reimagining a classic

<em>West Side Story</em> at the Curve Leicester: first look at rehearsals with Jamie Muscato and Adriana Ivelisse

West Side Story at the Curve Leicester: first look at rehearsals with Jamie Muscato and Adriana Ivelisse

<em>Gypsy</em> at the Royal Exchange Manchester full casting announced

Gypsy at the Royal Exchange Manchester full casting announced

<em>Assassins</em> at the Watermill and Nottingham Playhouse: first look photos

Assassins at the Watermill and Nottingham Playhouse: first look photos

<em>A Little Night Music</em> to be staged at Leeds Playhouse, co-produced with Opera North

A Little Night Music to be staged at Leeds Playhouse, co-produced with Opera North

<em>Gypsy</em> at the Royal Exchange Manchester to star Ria Jones, Melissa Lowe and Melissa James

Gypsy at the Royal Exchange Manchester to star Ria Jones, Melissa Lowe and Melissa James

<em>Company</em> to transfer to Broadway with Patti LuPone and Katrina Lenk

Company to transfer to Broadway with Patti LuPone and Katrina Lenk

Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein to star in <em>Merrily We Roll Along</em> film?

Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein to star in Merrily We Roll Along film?

<em>West Side Story</em> at Curve Leicester casting announced

West Side Story at Curve Leicester casting announced

<em>Assassins</em> at the Watermill and Nottingham Playhouse full casting announced

Assassins at the Watermill and Nottingham Playhouse full casting announced

Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford to star in <em>Sunday in the Park with George</em> in the West End

Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford to star in Sunday in the Park with George in the West End

<em>Assassins</em> at the Watermill and Nottingham Playhouse casting announced

Assassins at the Watermill and Nottingham Playhouse casting announced

Joanna Riding to host the Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and The Stiles and Drewe Prize

Joanna Riding to host the Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year and The Stiles and Drewe Prize

Rachel Tucker, Beverley Knight, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss in Live At Zédel season

Rachel Tucker, Beverley Knight, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss in Live At Zédel season

Review: <em>Sweeney Todd</em> (Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse)

Review: Sweeney Todd (Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse)

<em>West Side Story</em> stars Gabriela Garcia and Andy Coxon discuss the in-the-round Manchester production

West Side Story stars Gabriela Garcia and Andy Coxon discuss the in-the-round Manchester production

Competition: win a copy of <em>Company: The Complete Revised Book and Lyrics</em> signed by the West End cast, plus the cast recording

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Competition: win a copy of Company: The Complete Revised Book and Lyrics signed by the West End cast, plus the cast recording

<em>Kiss Me, Kate</em>, <em>Assassins</em> and <em>The Prince and the Pauper</em> feature in The Watermill's new season

Kiss Me, Kate, Assassins and The Prince and the Pauper feature in The Watermill's new season

Olivier Awards 2019: the winners show British theatre's risk-taking instincts and gift for reimagining classics

Olivier Awards 2019: the winners show British theatre's risk-taking instincts and gift for reimagining classics

Stephen Sondheim to appear in conversation at the National Theatre

Stephen Sondheim to appear in conversation at the National Theatre

Corey Stoll and Brian d'Arcy James join Steven Spielberg's <em>West Side Story</em> film

Corey Stoll and Brian d'Arcy James join Steven Spielberg's West Side Story film

<em>Assassins</em> and Alex Kingston confirmed in Nottingham Playhouse autumn 2019 season

Assassins and Alex Kingston confirmed in Nottingham Playhouse autumn 2019 season

Review: <em>Follies</em> (National Theatre)

Review: Follies (National Theatre)

Top shows to see over Valentine's Day

Top shows to see over Valentine's Day

Top selling shows on WhatsOnStage in 2018

Top selling shows on WhatsOnStage in 2018

<em>Sweeney Todd</em> at Liverpool Everyman further casting announced

Sweeney Todd at Liverpool Everyman further casting announced

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in December

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in December

<em>Company</em> in the West End: have a first look at Rosalie Craig and Patti LuPone in the new trailer

Company in the West End: have a first look at Rosalie Craig and Patti LuPone in the new trailer

Competition: win tickets to see <em>Company</em>

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Competition: win tickets to see Company

Casting announced for <em>West Side Story</em> at Manchester Royal Exchange

Casting announced for West Side Story at Manchester Royal Exchange

<em>Company</em> West End cast recording announced

Company West End cast recording announced

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in October

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in October

<em>West Side Story</em> to run at Curve over Christmas 2019

West Side Story to run at Curve over Christmas 2019

New <em>West Side Story</em> production and <em>Hobson's Choice</em> feature in Royal Exchange 2019 season

New West Side Story production and Hobson's Choice feature in Royal Exchange 2019 season

Rosalie Craig, Patti LuPone and more at <em>Company</em> opening night

Rosalie Craig, Patti LuPone and more at Company opening night

Did <em>Company</em> drive critics crazy?

Review Round-Ups

Did Company drive critics crazy?

Review: <em>Company</em> (Gielgud Theatre)

Review: Company (Gielgud Theatre)

Patti LuPone, Rosalie Craig and the cast of <em>Company</em>: first look photos

Patti LuPone, Rosalie Craig and the cast of Company: first look photos

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in September

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in September

<em>Company</em> first listen featuring Patti LuPone, Rosalie Craig and the cast

Company first listen featuring Patti LuPone, Rosalie Craig and the cast

Patti LuPone, Rosalie Craig and cast of <em>Company</em> unite for first day of rehearsals: gallery

Patti LuPone, Rosalie Craig and cast of Company unite for first day of rehearsals: gallery

Hope Mill Theatre replaces <em>A Christmas Story</em> with Sondheim's <em>Putting It Together</em>

Hope Mill Theatre replaces A Christmas Story with Sondheim's Putting It Together

West Side Story shouldn't be a museum piece: why a new version could be a good thing

West Side Story shouldn't be a museum piece: why a new version could be a good thing

Ivo van Hove to direct new version of <em>West Side Story</em> on Broadway

Ivo van Hove to direct new version of West Side Story on Broadway

<em>Follies</em> National Theatre return announces further casting

Follies National Theatre return announces further casting

Review: <em>It's Only Life</em> (Union Theatre)

Review: It's Only Life (Union Theatre)

Sierra Boggess cast in <em>West Side Story</em>, Louise Dearman in <em>On the Town</em> for BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall

Sierra Boggess cast in West Side Story, Louise Dearman in On the Town for BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall

Mel Giedroyc: 'The role that I'd love to play? Caiaphas in an all-female <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em>'

Mel Giedroyc: 'The role that I'd love to play? Caiaphas in an all-female Jesus Christ Superstar'

Review: <em>Assassins</em> (Pleasance Theatre)

Review: Assassins (Pleasance Theatre)

The WhatsOnStage nominations show British theatre is in rude health

The WhatsOnStage nominations show British theatre is in rude health

Cast announced for Sondheim's <em>Assassins</em> at Pleasance Theatre

Cast announced for Sondheim's Assassins at Pleasance Theatre

My Top 5 Showtunes: Ashleigh Gray

My Top 5 Showtunes: Ashleigh Gray

National Theatre's <em>Follies</em> will return next year

National Theatre's Follies will return next year

Stephen Sondheim's <em>Assassins</em> to be revived at the Pleasance Theatre

Stephen Sondheim's Assassins to be revived at the Pleasance Theatre

Steven Spielberg's <em>West Side Story</em> is confirmed with open auditions announced

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story is confirmed with open auditions announced

<em>Company</em>'s Oliver Savile, Anita Louise Combe and Simbi Akande: first listen

Company's Oliver Savile, Anita Louise Combe and Simbi Akande: first listen

Oliver Savile and cast in rehearsals for <em>Company</em> in Aberdeen

Oliver Savile and cast in rehearsals for Company in Aberdeen

What more is there for critics to say about <em>Hamilton</em>?

What more is there for critics to say about Hamilton?

Oliver Savile and Ashleigh Gray to star in new production of <em>Company</em>

Oliver Savile and Ashleigh Gray to star in new production of Company

In pictures: Behind the scenes at <em>Follies</em>

In pictures: Behind the scenes at Follies

JT Rogers: 'We've all been pummeled by bad political theatre'

JT Rogers: 'We've all been pummeled by bad political theatre'

Musicals must break the mould to be exciting

Musicals must break the mould to be exciting

Theatre needs intervals and not just for toilet breaks

Theatre needs intervals and not just for toilet breaks

Did critics lose their minds over <em>Follies</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Did critics lose their minds over Follies?

Review: <em>Follies</em> (National Theatre, Olivier)

Review: Follies (National Theatre, Olivier)

The cast of <em>Follies</em> discuss the show backstage

The cast of Follies discuss the show backstage

In pictures: Imelda Staunton, Janie Dee and the cast of <em>Follies</em>

In pictures: Imelda Staunton, Janie Dee and the cast of Follies

Stephen Sondheim: 'I said no to John Tiffany's all-male version of <em>Company</em>'

Stephen Sondheim: 'I said no to John Tiffany's all-male version of Company'

Stephen Sondheim to talk about <em>Follies</em> at National Theatre platform

Stephen Sondheim to talk about Follies at National Theatre platform

Remembering Barbara Cook: a life in performances

Remembering Barbara Cook: a life in performances

First look at Imelda Staunton and cast in rehearsals for National Theatre's <em>Follies</em>

First look at Imelda Staunton and cast in rehearsals for National Theatre's Follies

Exclusive: Laura Pitt-Pulford and Fra Fee perform Sondheim's "Loving You"

Exclusive: Laura Pitt-Pulford and Fra Fee perform Sondheim's "Loving You"

Review: <em>Anyone Can Whistle</em> (Union Theatre)

Review: Anyone Can Whistle (Union Theatre)

Cast joining Imelda Staunton in <em>Follies</em> at the National announced

Cast joining Imelda Staunton in Follies at the National announced

Musical writer Stephen Clark dies

Musical writer Stephen Clark dies

The Other Palace announces first season and Paul Taylor-Mills as artistic director

The Other Palace announces first season and Paul Taylor-Mills as artistic director

Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee to star in <em>Follies</em> at the National Theatre

Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee to star in Follies at the National Theatre

Imelda Staunton's <em>Gypsy</em> DVD dates announced

Imelda Staunton's Gypsy DVD dates announced

Cast change for <em>Into the Woods</em> announced

Cast change for Into the Woods announced

Hugh Maynard and Sophie-Louise Dann to star in <em>Sweeney Todd</em>

Hugh Maynard and Sophie-Louise Dann to star in Sweeney Todd

<em>Into the Woods</em> (Menier Chocolate Factory)

Into the Woods (Menier Chocolate Factory)

Can we ever get enough of <em>Into the Woods</em>?

Can we ever get enough of Into the Woods?

In pictures: <em>Into The Woods</em> rehearsals

In pictures: Into The Woods rehearsals

<em>Into the Woods</em> (West Yorkshire Playhouse)

Into the Woods (West Yorkshire Playhouse)

<em>Into the Woods</em> to transfer to the Menier Chocolate Factory

Into the Woods to transfer to the Menier Chocolate Factory

Winners announced for the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year

Winners announced for the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year

What does it take to write a musical theatre song?

What does it take to write a musical theatre song?

5 minutes with: Gillian Bevan – 'Being the first woman to play Cymbeline at the RSC was too good to miss'

5 minutes with: Gillian Bevan – 'Being the first woman to play Cymbeline at the RSC was too good to miss'

Julian Ovenden to host West End gala

Julian Ovenden to host West End gala

Watch: Stephen Sondheim in conversation with Rufus Norris

Watch: Stephen Sondheim in conversation with Rufus Norris

Stephen Sondheim: Judi Dench's 'Send In The Clowns' moved me

Stephen Sondheim: Judi Dench's 'Send In The Clowns' moved me

<em>Road Show</em> (Union Theatre)

Road Show (Union Theatre)

Top news stories of 2015

Top news stories of 2015

<em>Into the Woods</em> (Royal Exchange, Manchester)

Into the Woods (Royal Exchange, Manchester)

Michael Coveney: Let's celebrate panto

Michael Coveney: Let's celebrate panto

Further casting announced for <em>Kings of Broadway</em>

Further casting announced for Kings of Broadway

The top ten selling shows in October

The top ten selling shows in October

Sweeney Todd (Welsh National Opera – tour)

Sweeney Todd (Welsh National Opera – tour)

Test your theatre knowledge: Stephen Sondheim

Test your theatre knowledge: Stephen Sondheim

Su Pollard stars in <em>Side By Side By Sondheim</em>

Su Pollard stars in Side By Side By Sondheim

Janie Dee, Richard Fleeshman and more to star in <em>Kings of Broadway</em> at Palace Theatre

Janie Dee, Richard Fleeshman and more to star in Kings of Broadway at Palace Theatre

Michael Coveney: Actors following in famous fatherly footsteps

Michael Coveney: Actors following in famous fatherly footsteps

Imelda Staunton, Jamie Parker and Jenna Russell lead Sondheim gala

Imelda Staunton, Jamie Parker and Jenna Russell lead Sondheim gala

James Lapine: 'Everything I do with Sondheim is a pleasure'

James Lapine: 'Everything I do with Sondheim is a pleasure'

20 Questions: Michael Xavier – 'My West End debut was playing a gawky farmgirl'

20 Questions: Michael Xavier – 'My West End debut was playing a gawky farmgirl'

Manchester Royal Exchange announces new season

Manchester Royal Exchange announces new season

How stagey are you? Carley Stenson vs Noel Sullivan

How stagey are you? Carley Stenson vs Noel Sullivan

Opera North to stage <em>Kiss Me, Kate</em> and <em>Into the Woods</em>

Opera North to stage Kiss Me, Kate and Into the Woods

Follies (Royal Albert Hall)

Follies (Royal Albert Hall)

Christine Baranski leads <em>Follies</em> at Albert Hall

Christine Baranski leads Follies at Albert Hall

Exclusive: First look at Christine Baranski in rehearsals for <em>Follies</em>

Exclusive: First look at Christine Baranski in rehearsals for Follies

Gypsy (Savoy Theatre)

Gypsy (Savoy Theatre)

First look at Ruthie Henshall, Anita Dobson and cast of <em>Follies</em> in rehearsal

First look at Ruthie Henshall, Anita Dobson and cast of Follies in rehearsal

Sondheim joins Thompson and Terfel at <em>Sweeney Todd</em>

Sondheim joins Thompson and Terfel at Sweeney Todd

Emma Thompson is 'divine' in ENO <em>Sweeney Todd</em>

Review Round-Ups

Emma Thompson is 'divine' in ENO Sweeney Todd

Jerry Herman revue transfers from St James to Jermyn Street

Jerry Herman revue transfers from St James to Jermyn Street

Sweeney Todd (London Coliseum)

Sweeney Todd (London Coliseum)

Leading Ladies: Elaine Paige – 'In my head I still feel 25'

Leading Ladies: Elaine Paige – 'In my head I still feel 25'

<em>Sweeney Todd</em> extends on Shaftesbury Avenue to 30 May

Sweeney Todd extends on Shaftesbury Avenue to 30 May

Sweeney Todd (Harrington’s, Shaftesbury Avenue)

Sweeney Todd (Harrington’s, Shaftesbury Avenue)

Test your theatre knowledge: Lloyd Webber or Sondheim?

Test your theatre knowledge: Lloyd Webber or Sondheim?

Michael Coveney: Happy birthday to the grand old men of musical theatre

Michael Coveney: Happy birthday to the grand old men of musical theatre

Stephen Sondheim brands Lady Gaga at Oscars a 'travesty'

Stephen Sondheim brands Lady Gaga at Oscars a 'travesty'

Full West End <em>Gypsy</em> cast announced

Full West End Gypsy cast announced

Jennifer Coolidge and Alistair Brammer join cast of <em>Follies</em> concert

Jennifer Coolidge and Alistair Brammer join cast of Follies concert

Pie shop <em>Sweeney Todd</em> comes to Shaftesbury Avenue

Pie shop Sweeney Todd comes to Shaftesbury Avenue

Michael Xavier and Anna Francolini are <em>Assassins</em>

Michael Xavier and Anna Francolini are Assassins

Jonathan Kent: <em>Gypsy</em> is proof that new musicals can succeed

Jonathan Kent: Gypsy is proof that new musicals can succeed

After <em>Into the Woods</em>, could <em>Follies</em> be next for Meryl Streep?

After Into the Woods, could Follies be next for Meryl Streep?

Christine Baranski leads all-star <em>Follies</em> at Royal Albert Hall

Christine Baranski leads all-star Follies at Royal Albert Hall

Test your theatre knowledge: Sondheim or Disney?

Test your theatre knowledge: Sondheim or Disney?

West End dates confirmed for <em>Gypsy</em> starring Imelda Staunton

West End dates confirmed for Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton

Fairytale team: James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Rob Marshall talk <em>Into the Woods</em>

Fairytale team: James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Rob Marshall talk Into the Woods

<em>Assassins</em> hits the mark at Menier

Review Round-Ups

Assassins hits the mark at Menier

Stephen Sondheim and Jonathan Ross attend <em>Assassins</em> opening night

Stephen Sondheim and Jonathan Ross attend Assassins opening night

Assassins (Menier Chocolate Factory)

Assassins (Menier Chocolate Factory)

Stephen Sondheim visits site-specific <em>Sweeney Todd</em> in Tooting

Stephen Sondheim visits site-specific Sweeney Todd in Tooting

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Parker joins cast of <em>A Little Night Music</em> at the Palace Theatre

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Parker joins cast of A Little Night Music at the Palace Theatre

Philip Quast joins Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel in <em>Sweeney Todd</em> cast

Philip Quast joins Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel in Sweeney Todd cast

Catherine Tate, Aaron Tveit and cast rehearse Jamie Lloyd's <em>Assassins</em>

Catherine Tate, Aaron Tveit and cast rehearse Jamie Lloyd's Assassins

Imelda Staunton triumphs in <em>Gypsy</em>

Review Round-Ups

Imelda Staunton triumphs in Gypsy

Twickenham Theatre closes less than a month after opening

Twickenham Theatre closes less than a month after opening

Elaine Paige: Page by Page by Paige (Tour – Manchester)

Elaine Paige: Page by Page by Paige (Tour – Manchester)

EXCLUSIVE: West End concert marks 40th anniversary of Sondheim's <em>Little Night Music</em>

EXCLUSIVE: West End concert marks 40th anniversary of Sondheim's Little Night Music

Casting announced for <em>Sweeney Todd</em> in Tooting pie shop

Casting announced for Sweeney Todd in Tooting pie shop

Sweeney Todd (Twickenham Theatre)

Sweeney Todd (Twickenham Theatre)

10 new productions we're looking forward to this Autumn

10 new productions we're looking forward to this Autumn

Exclusive: Historic pie and mash shop to host site-specific <em>Sweeney Todd</em>

Exclusive: Historic pie and mash shop to host site-specific Sweeney Todd

<em>Marry Me a Little</em> returning to St James Studio

Marry Me a Little returning to St James Studio

Marry Me A Little (St James Theatre)

Marry Me A Little (St James Theatre)

Show Pics: First look at Simon Bailey and Laura Pitt-Pullford in <em>Marry Me A Little</em>

Show Pics: First look at Simon Bailey and Laura Pitt-Pullford in Marry Me A Little

Images released for <em>Into the Woods</em> film starring Meryl Streep and James Corden

Images released for Into the Woods film starring Meryl Streep and James Corden

Theatre highlights of the Week: Gillian Anderson in <em>Streetcar</em> and Cynthia Erivo in <em>Dessa Rose</em>

Theatre highlights of the Week: Gillian Anderson in Streetcar and Cynthia Erivo in Dessa Rose

David Bedella and Sarah Ingram star in Twickenham Theatre's <em>Sweeney Todd</em>

David Bedella and Sarah Ingram star in Twickenham Theatre's Sweeney Todd

A few of my favourite things: <em>Les Miserables</em>' Celinde Schoenmaker

A few of my favourite things: Les Miserables' Celinde Schoenmaker

Pacific Overtures (Union Theatre)

Pacific Overtures (Union Theatre)

Michael Coveney: <em>Carousel</em> turns for Mary Rodgers, Arts Council cuts both ways

Michael Coveney: Carousel turns for Mary Rodgers, Arts Council cuts both ways

Simon Bailey and Laura Pitt-Pulford star in Sondheim's <em>Marry Me A Little</em>

Simon Bailey and Laura Pitt-Pulford star in Sondheim's Marry Me A Little

Sondheim revue <em>Marry Me a Little</em> revived at St James Theatre

Sondheim revue Marry Me a Little revived at St James Theatre

James Corden eyes Broadway return in <em>A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum</em>

James Corden eyes Broadway return in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Cameron Mackintosh acquires West End's Victoria Palace and Ambassadors theatres

Cameron Mackintosh acquires West End's Victoria Palace and Ambassadors theatres

West Side Story (Tour – Birmingham)

West Side Story (Tour – Birmingham)

Into the Woods (Cambridge)

Into the Woods (Cambridge)

Do I Hear a Waltz? (Park Theatre)

Do I Hear a Waltz? (Park Theatre)

Brief Encounter with… <em>Do I Hear a Waltz?</em> director John Savournin

Brief Encounter with… Do I Hear a Waltz? director John Savournin

Sweeney Todd (Coventry)

Sweeney Todd (Coventry)

Chichester <em>Gypsy</em> starring Imelda Staunton due in 'early October'

Chichester Gypsy starring Imelda Staunton due in 'early October'

Park Theatre stages rare revival of Rodgers / Sondheim musical <em>Do I Hear A Waltz?</em>

Park Theatre stages rare revival of Rodgers / Sondheim musical Do I Hear A Waltz?

Putting it Together (St James Theatre)

Putting it Together (St James Theatre)

1st Night Photos: Humbley, Dee, Sheen, Bedella and Crossley are <em>Putting it Together</em>

1st Night Photos: Humbley, Dee, Sheen, Bedella and Crossley are Putting it Together

West Side Story (Tour – Manchester)

West Side Story (Tour – Manchester)

Sweeney Todd (Oxford Operatic)

Sondheim revue <em>Putting it Together</em> comes to St James in Jan

Sondheim revue Putting it Together comes to St James in Jan

Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Leeds)

Brief Encounter with Sweeney Todd Choreographer Nick Winston

Menier’s Merrily We Roll Along broadcast to cinemas

Hollywood heavyweights line up for film of Sondheim’s Into the Woods

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