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Hamilton County Theatre Guild presents “Side by Side by Sondheim,” a musical revue with music by Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers, Richard Rodgers, Julie Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
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Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love with lyrics that are heartbreakingly true and music that captures the soaring emotions of a new generation with “Side by Side by Sondheim.”
Simple and unpretentious, this Tony Award-winning musical is a perfect introduction to the work of this contemporary master and a must for die-hard fans.
This musical revue, directed by Ron Richards of Noblesville, will be presented during eight performances over three weekends, Jan. 24 to Feb. 9, at The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville.
Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 24, 25, 31, Feb. 1, 7, 8; and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 2 and 9.
In this award-winning revue, some of the most lush, unforgettable songs from this musical theater master are presented in one magical evening. Featuring music from “Company,” “Follies,” “A Little Night Music,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Anyone Can Whistle” and “Pacific Overtures,” not to mention the classics written with musical theater giants, Leonard Bernstein, Julie Styne and Richard Rodgers, this dazzling array of some of Sondheim’s best-known songs demonstrates his masterful craft and astounding creativity.
“Side by Side by Sondheim first opened on May 4, 1976, at the Mermaid Theatre in London, England. The show ran there for eight weeks and then moved to the larger Wyndham Theatre, where it ran for three years. This show became very popular with regional companies, and is perhaps the single biggest reason for the spread of Sondheim’s popularity beyond sophisticated New York and London Theatre circles. Since it was put together in 1975, the show only contains material up through Pacific Overtures, and is the only official Sondheim revue that uses music written by other composers with Sondheim lyrics.
Ron Richards is director and Brenna Whitaker is musical director of the revue, a Musical Theatre International production.
The cast features Thom Brown of Indianapolis, Scott Fleshood of Greenfield, Jennifer J. Kaufmann of Indianapolis, Carolyn Lynch of Carmel and Virginia Vasquez of West Lafayette. Pianists are Bernie Hirsch and Royce Thrush. Pianos are provided by Piano Solutions of Carmel
Diane Wilson is an assistant director and stage manager. Betsy Reason and Carla Lintner Crandall are co-producers. Choreographer is Anne Chesser Martin. Luke Hoefer is light designer. Fran Knapp is light board operator. Norma Floyd is costumer. Addie Taylor is hair designer. Sherri Byer is backstage crew.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 ages 12 and younger and ages 65 and older. For reservations, call (317) 773-1085 or visit thebelfrytheatre.com.