The Sondheim Archive

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20190309

Multi-award winning actor, singer and director Maria Friedman has had an association with the musicals of Stephen Sondheim for 30 years ever since she starred in the National Theatre's production of “Sunday in the Park With George ? in 1990.

For this Radio 4 Extra showcase, she is joined by a panel of guests in the BBC Radio Theatre to explore Sondheim programmes in the BBC's archive, discuss the incredible impact of his work and perform some of the songs from his hit shows.

Maria is joined by actor Mark Umbers who starred in her recent production of 'Merrily We Roll Along', pianist and composer Jason Carr who has done orchestrations for Sondheim musicals, critic David Benedict who is writing Sondheim's authorised biography and Catherine Jayes who has worked as Musical Director on Sondheim shows.

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

Finishing The Hat

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Maria Friedman pays tribute to the American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim who died in November 2021.

Followed by the first of three programmes from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, in which Maria explores Sondheim programmes in the BBC's archive, whilst discussing the incredible impact of his work and performing songs from his hit shows.

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

She's joined by actor Mark Umbers who starred in her recent production of 'Merrily We Roll Along', 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.

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

Maria Friedman and a panel of guests share their love of the work of Stephen Sondheim.

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

In the first of three programmes from the BBC Radio Theatre, Maria explores Sondheim programmes in the BBC's archive, whilst discussing the incredible impact of his work and performing some of the songs from his hit shows.

She's 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,

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

Send In The Clowns

20201118

20220105 (BBC7)
20240302 (BBC7)
20240303 (BBC7)
20240307 (BBC7)

Maria Friedman pays tribute to the American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim.

Followed by the second of three programmes from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, in which 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.

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

Maria Friedman pays tribute to American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, as she explores the BBC archive with her guests.

Maria Friedman pays tribute to the American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim who died in November 2021.

Anyone Can Whistle

20201125

20220112 (BBC7)
20240309 (BBC7)
20240310 (BBC7)

Maria Friedman pays tribute to the American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim who died in November 2021.

Followed by the last of three programmes from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, in which Maria explores Sondheim programmes in the BBC's archive, discusses the incredible impact of his work and performs songs from his hit shows.

Multi-award winning actor, singer and director Maria 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.

She's 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 2019.

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

Maria Friedman pays tribute to American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, as she explores the BBC archive with her guests.

She's 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.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
		20190309		Multi-award winning actor, singer and director Maria Friedman has had an association with the musicals of Stephen Sondheim for 30 years ever since she starred in the National Theatre's production of “Sunday in the Park With George ? in 1990. For this Radio 4 Extra showcase, she is joined by a panel of guests in the BBC Radio Theatre to explore Sondheim programmes in the BBC's archive, discuss the incredible impact of his work and perform some of the songs from his hit shows. Maria is joined by actor Mark Umbers who starred in her recent production of 'Merrily We Roll Along', pianist and composer Jason Carr who has done orchestrations for Sondheim musicals, critic David Benedict who is writing Sondheim's authorised biography and Catherine Jayes who has worked as Musical Director on Sondheim shows. Maria Friedman and guests explore programmes in the BBC archive featuring Stephen Sondheim
01	Finishing The Hat	20201111	20201112 (BBC7) 20211229 (BBC7) 20240224 (BBC7) 20240225 (BBC7) 20240229 (BBC7)	Maria Friedman pays tribute to the American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim who died in November 2021. Followed by the first of three programmes from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, in which Maria explores Sondheim programmes in the BBC's archive, whilst discussing the incredible impact of his work and performing songs from his hit shows. Multi-award winning actor, singer and director Maria had an association with Sondheim's musicals ever since she starred in the National Theatre's production of “Sunday in the Park With George ? in 1990. She's joined by actor Mark Umbers who starred in her recent production of 'Merrily We Roll Along', 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. Maria Friedman and guests explore programmes in the BBC archive featuring Stephen Sondheim Maria Friedman and a panel of guests share their love of the work of Stephen Sondheim. Multi-award winning actor, singer and director Maria Friedman has had an association with Sondheim's musicals ever since she starred in the National Theatre's production of “Sunday in the Park With George ? in 1990. In the first of three programmes from the BBC Radio Theatre, Maria explores Sondheim programmes in the BBC's archive, whilst discussing the incredible impact of his work and performing some of the songs from his hit shows. She's 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, Maria Friedman, Mark Umbers, Jason Carr, David Benedict and Catherine Jayes share their love of the work of Stephen Sondheim
02	Send In The Clowns	20201118	20220105 (BBC7) 20240302 (BBC7) 20240303 (BBC7) 20240307 (BBC7)	Maria Friedman pays tribute to the American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim. Followed by the second of three programmes from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, in which 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. Maria Friedman and guests explore programmes in the BBC archive featuring Stephen Sondheim Maria Friedman pays tribute to American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, as she explores the BBC archive with her guests. Maria Friedman pays tribute to the American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim who died in November 2021.
03	Anyone Can Whistle	20201125	20220112 (BBC7) 20240309 (BBC7) 20240310 (BBC7)	Maria Friedman pays tribute to the American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim who died in November 2021. Followed by the last of three programmes from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, in which Maria explores Sondheim programmes in the BBC's archive, discusses the incredible impact of his work and performs songs from his hit shows. Multi-award winning actor, singer and director Maria 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. She's 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 2019. Maria Friedman and guests explore programmes in the BBC archive featuring Stephen Sondheim Maria Friedman pays tribute to American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, as she explores the BBC archive with her guests. She's 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.