2. Send in the Clowns
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 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ 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 Theatreβs production of βSunday in the Park With Georgeβ 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 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in March 2019.
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