Playbill: Here's to the Ladies Who Sing Sondheim, Starring Lansbury, Monk, Russell, McKechnie, Walsh

Here's to the Ladies Who Sing Sondheim, Starring Lansbury, Monk, Russell, McKechnie, Walsh and More

By Kenneth Jones
April 7, 2008

The promise of Angela Lansbury reuniting with the songs of Stephen Sondheim would seem to be reason enough to fight your way into the sold-out April 7 Broadway concert, The Ladies Who Sing Sondheim. But the benefit for The Acting Company also has the glitter of Jenna Russell, Donna McKechnie, Debra Monk and more stars who have sung the composer-lyricist's work.

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NYT: After Years on the Road, New Dreams in New York

Ms Houdyshell is returning as Head Shiztress...

After Years on the Road, New Dreams in New York

By PATRICIA COHEN

For many little girls who live in rural America and dream of one day becoming actresses, the fantasy that dances in their heads usually consists of holding a golden Oscar and reciting an acceptance speech, or perhaps playing the diva in a big-budget musical on Broadway.

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