22 June 2016

Bernstein Revealed

Running time: 1 hour 50 Minutes including interval

Following its sold-out premiere as part of the London Festival of Cabaret, broadcaster Edward Seckerson, composer and musical director Jason Carr and West End leading lady Sophie-Louise Dann return with their intimate show celebrating the life and music of legendary composer, conductor, pianist, teacher, father and activist, Leonard Bernstein through a cocktail of stories and songs performed live.

To mark Bernstein’s forthcoming centenary in 2018, the show celebrates the musical superman who bestrode the Broadway stage as whole-heartedly and adeptly as he did the world’s great concert halls.

Edward Seckerson conducted one of the last major interviews with Leonard Bernstein less than one year before his death in 1990 and it is that memorable encounter that lies at the heart of this special musical evening.

Including songs from West Side Story, Candide, On The Town and Wonderful Town, as well as rarities from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Peter Pan, Mass and Trouble in Tahiti.

Reactions to BERNSTEIN REVEALED:

‘…the fast-paced evening never had a dull moment…patter and anecdotes (mostly based on [Seckerson’s] interview with the master) were always enlightening… It is hard to pick out highlights among [Dann’s] impeccable renditions of Bernstein classics.’ Musical Theatre Review

‘…the evening at St James Theatre was a thorough exploration of this most prolific and versatile musician and writer… This is an impeccably researched, informative and very entertaining evening, performed by three of the best artists in London.’ Capital Cabarets And Shows Scene

It was a triumph… beautifully constructed and presented. A wonderful balance of contribution from the three of you… and the insight into the unfamiliar a real enrichment for us all.’ Patricia Routledge

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