At St Paul’s
The Sondheim Showstopper: ‘Send in the Clowns’
'Send in the Clowns’ was probably the most commercially successful song by the revered Stephen Sondheim. This lecture considers the song in the context of the musical A Little Night Music, and how major singers like Frank Sinatra, Judy Collins and Sarah Vaughan came to cover it
'Send in the Clowns’ was probably the most commercially successful song by the revered Stephen Sondheim.
It confounds the expectations of a showstopper, having been written for an actress of limited singing ability, the late Glynis Johns. This lecture considers the song in the context of the musical A Little Night Music, and how major singers like Frank Sinatra, Judy Collins and Sarah Vaughan came to cover it. How has a song of limited vocal range and abstract lyrics become such a favourite?
This lecture will be given by Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh and the lectures are organised by Gresham College.
This Lecture will include live performances by Olivier Award winner Sara Kestelman.
Seats are not assigned for this event.
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At St Paul’s
The Sondheim Showstopper: ‘Send in the Clowns’
- Dates
- 17 Oct 2024
- Time
- 6pm
- Tickets
- Free to attend
- Where
- St Pauls Church Bedford Street London WC2E 9ED Registered Charity No. 1135636