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Post by theatreian on Nov 29, 2021 17:44:06 GMT
Yes that video was so emotional.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 29, 2021 19:19:45 GMT
/ Nice video of dimming the lights outside the Sondheim and Shaftsbury Avenue.
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Post by anthony40 on Nov 29, 2021 19:31:52 GMT
Thank you alec10 for posting this.
Alas a dental appointment prevented me from going in tonight.
I will however endeavour to get down there to sign the book of condolence.
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Post by scarpia on Nov 29, 2021 23:09:13 GMT
Do we know how long the book of condolences will be there for?
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Post by ruthieh on Nov 29, 2021 23:36:41 GMT
Lovely tribute from Ball and Boe tonight in their opening concert.
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Post by anthony40 on Nov 30, 2021 12:41:26 GMT
Do we know how long the book of condolences will be there for? I am planning on going down tonight after work. I will ask when i go and get back to you.
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Post by scarpia on Nov 30, 2021 13:57:07 GMT
Do we know how long the book of condolences will be there for? I am planning on going down tonight after work. I will ask when i go and get back to you. Thank you! It'd be interesting to know as well when they take the book away, as I assume at some point in the evening (e.g. when punters arrive for Miz) it won't be possible to sign.
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Post by og on Nov 30, 2021 15:48:28 GMT
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Post by craig on Nov 30, 2021 16:12:33 GMT
I think for a lot of us this will be one of those moments where you know exactly where you were and what you were doing when you heard. Very much this. I was on a Thames Clipper boat down the river after seeing Steps at the O2, absolutely bursting for the loo. The ridiculousness of the situation, and of the light hearted, fun evening I'd just had seemed so at odds with the sadness of the news.
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Post by maggiem on Nov 30, 2021 16:12:43 GMT
Oscar Hammerstein works (with Rodgers) to redefine what's possible in a musical with "Carousel" ...
Inspiring Stephen Sondheim to follow suit with his musicals (I'm thinking of "Pacific Overtures" here, but pick your own!) ...
Inspiring Lin-Manuel Miranda to write "Hamilton" ...
So, who's next?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 30, 2021 17:29:50 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Nov 30, 2021 18:45:52 GMT
As can be seen in the above photographs, the blood of condolence is inside the foyer of the theatre itself. The floral tribute is outside.
I was able to ask the man there a couple of questions,
The doors to sign the book of condolence will be open from 10am -6pm, Monday-Friday.
As can be seen in the second photograph, there is a large television screen inside the foyer but facing out, so it can be see from the street projecting image from his shows and of Stephen Sondheim.
The man explained that because it had happened all so quickly- the announcement of his passing and the setting up of the book of condolence, that the information he has was limited.
He said that the book would remain as long as there was a demand.
He explained there had been a steady flow of people- there were some girls before me and two guys after me.
He also said the floral tribute seemed to happen instantly.
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Post by Phantom of London on Nov 30, 2021 21:20:45 GMT
I am sure you mean book of condolences.lol.
But thanks for a great report.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 30, 2021 21:47:15 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Nov 30, 2021 22:51:27 GMT
Love this version.
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Post by crabtree on Dec 1, 2021 17:19:57 GMT
and then there's this......
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Post by alece10 on Dec 1, 2021 17:57:01 GMT
and then there's this...... Very clever. I guessed them all apart from Can you hear a Waltz.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 2, 2021 7:45:31 GMT
Wonderful.
Thanks for sharing
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Post by Deal J on Dec 2, 2021 9:15:35 GMT
I was about to say there's a nice tribute to Sondheim with today's Google doodle, but when I clicked through it's for Georges Seurat! Ah well.
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 2, 2021 10:54:49 GMT
Upon news of his passing my Uncle in Australia wrote the following poem that i'd like to share with you all:
Together, we ventured into the woods Where terrible giants dwelt in the sky And a brazen young girl in a scarlet hood Met a hungry wolf, who was up to no good As a witch sought ingredients impossible to buy.
You shared a story, set on the upper West Side Of two young lovers, neither one to blame Of tragedy and prejudice, ignorance and pride Of secret desires on opposing sides Of an anger not even love could tame.
We walked together through London streets Along lanes of filth and grime Passing taverns; serving pies of questionable meats Wary of strangers and those who would greet A barber, the protagonist of a terrible crime.
Your wit and flair has filled our minds and challenged our hearts to grow Images and music of various kinds Messages and humour that sought to bind Encompassed in a theatre, on a stage, within a show.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 2, 2021 11:13:41 GMT
The BBC Proms 2010 Sondheim 80th Birthday Celebration concert will be shown on BBC Four on 27 December.
Featuring songs from A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and many more, performed by Simon Russell Beale, Dame Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Maria Friedman, Caroline O’Connor, Julian Ovenden, Jenna Russell and Bryn Terfel.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 2, 2021 11:58:39 GMT
The BBC Proms 2010 Sondheim 80th Birthday Celebration concert will be shown on BBC Four on 27 December. Featuring songs from A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and many more, performed by Simon Russell Beale, Dame Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Maria Friedman, Caroline O’Connor, Julian Ovenden, Jenna Russell and Bryn Terfel. I was at that Prom and it was one of the best nights ever. Will be lovely to see it again. But poor Mr Sondheim tripped and nearly fell as he was coming on the stage to take his bow.
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Post by og on Dec 3, 2021 20:09:18 GMT
The BBC Proms 2010 Sondheim 80th Birthday Celebration concert will be shown on BBC Four on 27 December. Featuring songs from A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and many more, performed by Simon Russell Beale, Dame Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Maria Friedman, Caroline O’Connor, Julian Ovenden, Jenna Russell and Bryn Terfel. Looks like 27th will be a Sondheim celebration on BBC4, with these also: Face to Face - In a revival of the classic Face to Face format, Jeremy Isaacs talks to leading personalities of the day www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yz8rm Sondheim at the BBC - A selection of Sondheim's finest songs performed by some of the world's greatest stars at the BBC, including Shirley Bassey, Sammy Davis Jr, Michael Ball and Liza Minnelli. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012txlDisney's Into the Woods will follow the next evening.
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 5, 2021 15:26:44 GMT
Thanks to Amazon.co.uk failing to deliver I had to place an order with Amazon.com and my hardback book Putting it Together has finally arrived.
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Post by maggiem on Dec 6, 2021 14:56:56 GMT
The BBC Proms 2010 Sondheim 80th Birthday Celebration concert will be shown on BBC Four on 27 December. Featuring songs from A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and many more, performed by Simon Russell Beale, Dame Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Maria Friedman, Caroline O’Connor, Julian Ovenden, Jenna Russell and Bryn Terfel. I was at that Prom and it was one of the best nights ever. Will be lovely to see it again. But poor Mr Sondheim tripped and nearly fell as he was coming on the stage to take his bow. I watched the broadcast. Favourite part was Julian Ovenden singing "Being Alive".
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 6, 2021 17:36:23 GMT
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Post by Phantom of London on Dec 6, 2021 22:41:10 GMT
Lin Manuel got choked up reading Stephen Sondheim’s words. Words are important and was my hook into musical theatre. Music just elevates great Words. Words are what Stephen Sondheim was an absolute Grandmaster of. His words will immortalise him.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 13, 2021 16:11:44 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 13, 2021 17:33:35 GMT
She lives down the road from me.
If I see her I will that her for that 😢
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Post by alece10 on Dec 13, 2021 17:39:24 GMT
She lives down the road from me. If I see her I will that her for that 😢 When you see her tell her we need to see her Dolly soon.
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