Stephen Sondheim News

For 'Porgy and Bess,' removing happy ending is a happy ending Washington Post (blog) - ‎23 minutes ago‎ A controversial adaptation of “Porgy and Bess” is losing its revisionist happy ending as it makes its way to Broadway, reports the New York Times. “The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess,” starring Audra McDonald and David Alan Grier, ... Broadway's Porgy and Bess drops new ending after Stephen Sondheim complains The Guardian - ‎33 minutes ago‎ The forthcoming Broadway production of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess has dropped plans for a new happy ending, following public criticism from composer Stephen Sondheim. Director Diane Paulus, whose 2009 production of Hair transferred to the West End ... 'Porgy': No New Scene, Some Hard Feelings New York Times - ‎16 hours ago‎ There will be no revisionist happy ending in the coming Broadway production of “The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess.” A new scene, in which the title characters have a final emotional encounter meant to deepen their love story, ... The New Porgy and Bess Won't Be So Different After All New York Magazine (blog) - ‎1 hour ago‎ The upcoming revamped revival of Porgy and Bess won't be as drastically different from the original show as previously thought. Stephen Sondheim can finally relax! (Just kidding, Stephen Sondheim will never relax.) Back in August, the creative team ... PORGY & BESS to Drop 'New Final Scene' on Broadway Broadway World - ‎17 hours ago‎ Back in August, a controversy arose from a New York Yimes article that explained director Diane Paulus' new vision for the ART production, and soon to be Broadway transfer, of THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS. Specifically in reponse to Paulus' new 'final ... Second chances at the Cadillac Hotel San Francisco Bay Guardian - ‎22 hours ago‎ "Oh Lawd, I'm On My Way": the cast of SF Recovery Theatre's Porgy and Bess. Never let it be said that the Cadillac Hotel's lobby is a stranger to people in need of a do-over in life. Muhammed Ali sparred in the gym that once stood here, Jerry Garcia ... Tickets Now Available to See Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis in Porgy and Bess Broadway.com - ‎Nov 14, 2011‎ The much-talked-about revival of Porgy and Bess will get the new year off to an exciting start on Broadway. Tickets are now on sale for the Gershwins' operatic musical, which will feature Norm Lewis and four-time Tony winner Audra McDonald in the title ...