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The Sondheim Archive: 2. Send in the Clowns

2. Send in the Clowns

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Sondheim Archive, 2. Send in the Clowns

Maria Friedman and guests explore programmes in the BBC archive featuring Stephen Sondheim

Maria Friedman, Mark Umbers, Jason Carr, David Benedict and Catherine Jayes share their love of the work of Stephen Sondheim

Maria Friedman and a panel of guests continue sharing their love of the work of American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim.

 In the second of three programmes from the BBC Radio Theatre, Maria discusses the incredible impact of his work and performs songs from his hit shows. 

Multi-award winning actor, singer and director Maria Friedman has had an association with the musicals of Stephen Sondheim ever since she starred in the National Theatre’s production of “Sunday in the Park With George” in 1990. 

Maria is joined by actor Mark Umbers who starred in her recent production of "Merrily We Roll Along" and pianist and composer Jason Carr who has done orchestrations for Sondheim musicals.

Plus critic David Benedict who is writing Sondheim's authorised biography and Catherine Jayes who has worked as Musical Director on Sondheim shows.

Producer: Emma Kingsley

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in March 2019.

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Maria Friedman, Mark Umbers, Jason Carr, David Benedict and Catherine Jayes share their love of the work of Stephen Sondheim.

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