Stephen Sondheim musical revue to open Jan. 23
Possum Point Players’ “Sondheim on Sondheim” musical revue performances will be held Friday to Sunday, Jan. 23 to 25, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1, at Possum Hall, 441 Old Laurel Road, Georgetown.
Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m.
The show offers an intimate portrait of Stephen Sondheim in the famed songwriter’s own words and music. Using exclusive video interviews and new orchestrations of many of his acclaimed works, audiences get an inside look at the personal life and artistic process of the father of the modern musical.
A starry ensemble of the area’s best will perform more than two dozen Sondheim tunes ranging from the beloved to the obscure. Performers include Luisa Forger, Camden; Steve Givens, Georgetown; Carter Huffman, Georgetown; Lorraine Leavel, Milford; Thomas Oxbrough, Millsboro; Abbey Ruark, Georgetown; Ashlie Sayler, Seaford; and Justin Truitt, Dover. John H. Hulse, Rehoboth Beach, is stage director, and Jerry Birl, Rehoboth Beach, directs the music. The show's band consists of eight instrumentalists who round out this stellar ensemble. Chase Schirmer, Milford, is the video technician who will bring Stephen Sondheim’s clips to life.
