NOT content to coast on the success of bringing Opera Australia’s “The Magic Flute” to the Sunshine Coast, Noosa Long Weekend Festival director Ian Mackellar is back on centre stage once again, this time as director of Noosa Arts Theatre’s production of “Side by Side by Sondheim”.
For Stephen Sondheim fans, the revue “Side by Side by Sondheim” is a retrospective of loved musical numbers by one of Broadway’s greatest composers.
Sondheim’s songs, as the narrator explains, deal primarily with the theme of relationships and with New York City.
In Noosa Arts Theatre’s production, snippets from the Sondheim musicals West Side Story, Follies, Pacific Overtures, A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum, A little Night Music and Company have been carefully and lovingly pieced together under the musical directorship of Simon Russell-Baker.
“Sondheim’s music is very emotionally driven and his lyrics are touching, very clever and witty. Even though some of the songs were written decades ago, they are still very poignant today, making you fall in love with Sondheim all over again,” Mr Mackellar said.
“Side by Side by Sondheim” plays at Noosa Arts Theatre until 29 November, with cut-price previews on 19 November. Tickets range from $27 (previews) to $37, with concessions and group discounts available.
To book visit www.noosaartstheatre.org, visit the Theatre (Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 2pm) at 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville, or phone 5449 9343.
