Stephen Colbert, along with Stephen Sondheim, Neil Patrick Harris and Bernadette Peters have been named as “Honorary Gala Chairmen” of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller”.
The New York Philharmonic will perform a staged production of Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning musical thriller, starring Bryn Terfel as Sweeney Todd, and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Lovett, during their Spring Gala at Avery Fisher Hall from March 5th – 8th.
The show will be nationally telecast on Live From Lincoln Center. Date to be confirmed.
(Thank you to StephenSmile64 for the Tip!)
Hello, Hubsters!
Welcome back, everyone. I hope those of you who celebrated Thanksgiving didn’t go overboard TOO much–at least with the turkey and sides. You can’t go overboard with being thankful, though, and that’s how I feel about the return of The Colbert Report and The Daily Show. While Stephen and Jon have been off, Republican debates have continued, Occupiers are under more danger than ever of eviction, and plenty of parody-worthy events have happened. I’m sure I’m not the only one who reacts to a news story when the boys are off by thinking: “Darn! They should be doing a bit on this tonight!” In a world that sometimes seems to be going mad, we need them.
This week holds some real treats for us, including the very welcome return of Stephen Sondheim. But there’s also another musical wonder: Tinariwen. You’ll read about this group below, but I’m giving them a shout out because I think they’re so amazing. Jon’s also got a great lineup, but as of writing, his Thursday guest remains a mystery. So let’s start “better knowing” them now! Continue reading
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Colbert, along with Stephen Sondheim, Neil Patrick Harris and Bernadette Peters have been named as “Honorary Gala Chairmen” of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller”.
The New York Philharmonic will perform a staged production of Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning musical thriller, starring Bryn Terfel as Sweeney Todd, and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Lovett, during their Spring Gala at Avery Fisher Hall from March 5th – 8th.
The show will be nationally telecast on Live From Lincoln Center. Date to be confirmed.
(Thank you to StephenSmile64 for the Tip!)
Hello, Hubsters!
Welcome back, everyone. I hope those of you who celebrated Thanksgiving didn’t go overboard TOO much–at least with the turkey and sides. You can’t go overboard with being thankful, though, and that’s how I feel about the return of The Colbert Report and The Daily Show. While Stephen and Jon have been off, Republican debates have continued, Occupiers are under more danger than ever of eviction, and plenty of parody-worthy events have happened. I’m sure I’m not the only one who reacts to a news story when the boys are off by thinking: “Darn! They should be doing a bit on this tonight!” In a world that sometimes seems to be going mad, we need them.
This week holds some real treats for us, including the very welcome return of Stephen Sondheim. But there’s also another musical wonder: Tinariwen. You’ll read about this group below, but I’m giving them a shout out because I think they’re so amazing. Jon’s also got a great lineup, but as of writing, his Thursday guest remains a mystery. So let’s start “better knowing” them now! Continue reading