Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends concert first look as it comes to BBC
Here’s a first look at the all star Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends concert on its way to the BBC.
Originally taking place in May this year, the event saw producer Cameron Mackintosh invite many of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends to join him in London’s West End for a thrilling, joyously staged production.
He had specially devised it to celebrate Stephen’s extraordinary talents as a composer and lyricist, and also to honour his great legacy in the theatre Cameron had completely rebuilt and renamed in his honour.
All profits from the evening went to the recently formed Stephen Sondheim Foundation which supports new writers.
The all star cast of performers included Michael Ball, Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Petula Clark, Anna-Jane Casey, Rosalie Craig, Janie Dee, Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Maria Friedman, Haydn Gwynne, Bonnie Langford, Damian Lewis, Julia Mckenzie, Julian Ovenden, Bernadette Peters, Sian Phillips, Jon Robyns, Clive Rowe, Jenna Russell, Imelda Staunton, Charlie Stemp, Gary Wilmot and Michael D. Xavier.
The production was devised and produced by Cameron Mackintosh with staging by Matthew Bourne, Maria Friedman and Stephen Mear, and conducted by Alfonso Casado Trigo.
A year on from the legendary composer and lyricist’s death, the concert will broadcast on BBC Two on Saturday, 31 December at 5:35PM.
The concert will also be available to watch online via BBC iPlayer from the same date.
