News about Stephen Sondheim

Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen actor who appeared in 'Mary Poppins' and introduced the world to Stephen Sondheim's bittersweet standard 'Send in the Clowns', has died. She was 100.

David Kernan (pictured), who is best known for his roles in Carry On and Zulu, has died sadly, with obscene tributes paid to his 'truly amazing' career. The 85-year-old died 'fully' on Boxing Day, according to his handlers who posted a note on his social media page. Kernan was best known as an interpreter of Stephen Sondheim's songs. Tributes to him from his time on Earth and playing Private Hitch in Zulu. The tragic news was revealed in a story on the late TV legend's X account.

In a preview of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends in May 2022, the actress, who died aged 66 after a recent cancer diagnosis, appears in the clip. The performance was postponed several days last month after the actress of stage and screen, who received Olivier and Tony awards for her role in Billy Elliot The Musical, dropped out due to 'personal circumstances.'

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: None other than the Prince and Princess of Wales indulged in what could be described as fervent window shopping last Friday, when they paid a discreet and entirely private evening visit to auctioneers Dreweatts in Berkshire. They were all looking very, very interested,' a antique trade trade devotee tells me, adding that 'everybody was on twitter to see them.' It was the start of a huge champagne reception that auctioneers always have before a serious bidding event.' And there are few such spectacular sales as the one that drew in Prince William and Catherine.

Lily James was in good company on Tuesday evening when she attended Stephen Sondheim's musical Old Friends in the West End. When attending the performance at London's Gielgud Theatre, the actress was joined by Freddie Fox, son of legendary actor Edward Fox and her co-star in TV miniseries The Pursuit Of Love. Both were holding hands as they welcomed onlookers at the festival, with Lily, 34, smiling to be reunited with her older sister Emilia Fox, the younger brother of outspoken actress and activist Laurence Fox.

Jane Whittenshaw (left) of EastEnders has died. The actor, who is best known for playing Anita Banks (right) on the BBC soap also appeared in The Bill, Silent Witness, Grange Hill, Endeavour, and Call the Midwife. Jane Whittenshaw, a long-loved and highly respected client of more than 30 years, died in a tweeting from her agents.'It's with profound sadness we must report Jane Whittenshaw's death.'

PATRICK MARMION: Susan Stroman's coronation is obviously in order. She may be averse to such regal splendor, but her triumph of the 1992 Broadway hit Crazy For You (for which she was the original choreographer) secures her place among musical royalty. The only issue - now in the West End - that wowed Chichester last year - starring Charlie Stemp and Carly Anderson - might have been too polished for its own good. A few fluffs or falls may have made it more human. But it never puts a note or a foot wrong.

In case you didn't know that Jake Gyllenhaal can sing, he gave you a delightful reminder on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" on Monday. The actor went head to head with Kelly Clarkson on "Sing That Tune," causing the pair to perform a duet to Billy Ray Cyrus's "Achy Breaky Heart." Gyllenhaal stepped on an illuminated platform and crooned the lyrics with a Southern twang, and Clarkson stepped in to harmonise as the country reached its first few chords. Though they only performed the chorus together, their short appearance has us craving more duets from the unexpected pairing. Gyllenhaal confessed that the accent came out after posting a high five with Clarkson. . . What the hell is this thing. Billy Ray Cyrus has "I'm so sorry." Despite this, he ended up winning the round and was also given an extra point for humour.

Dylan Mulvaney, a trans influencer, has spoken out, saying, 'it's difficult to see the light now,' after being chastised for her Nike brace, striking back at opponents in a defiant song. The transgender influencer, 26, who worked with Nike to advertise its women's sportwear, sparked backlash from some who considered the relationship a "sad mockery of what being a woman entails." Mulvaney, who could have a $150,000 per post as a result of the arrangement, has had a fairly low profile until the article was posted on TikTok and Instagram.

While listening to BBC Radio 3, the screenwriter, singer, and composer died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' last month. The Royal Family were huge supporters of Hesketh-Harvey's work and, at a service in Covent Garden yesterday, his son Rollo read a letter sent from the monarch about who his father used to be. Dame Penelope Keith (left), model and make-up artist Jemma, Marchioness of Douro (middle), and Oscar winner Sir Tim Rice (right).

True love will bring real pain. Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal's introduction to the classic tale is included in the trailer for the new film version of "Carmen." Carmen with Mescal is the protagonist in the film, directed by Benjamin Millepied, and it will be seen in theaters this spring. The teaser trailer for the series, which was released on February 22, showcases the gritty world of the film as well as a glimpses at its tragic romance. The film is based on Georges Bizet's famous opera "Carmen" (which some young people might remember from a very important episode of "Hey Arnold"), but makes some significant improvements. Carmen is dreaming of life in Los Angeles as a change from Spain to a desert in Northern Mexico. Aidan, a former marine, appears on Mescal's Old Marine.

She never puts a foot wrong when it comes to beauty. Kate Hudson wore flawless chic on Saturday in London at a screening of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Myster - In which she appears, she looked stunning. In a beige feathered mini dress for the occasion held at King's Cross St. Pancras station, the actress, 43, displayed her flawless fashion sense.

She never puts a foot wrong when it comes to beauty. And Kate Hudson wore her chic attire to a screening of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, in which she appears, on Friday in London. In a black knitted midi dress, the actress, 43, displayed her impeccable fashion sense when she posed at The Ham Yard Hotel.

She has never been shy of wowing with her glamorous looks. And Kate Hudson donned another stunning silver trouser suit on Thursday as she attended the premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Down Mystery on Thursday in Paris. After flying to France for the new premiere of the Knives Out sequel, which is set to be released on Netflix on December 23, the actress, 43, captured interest in her eye-catching two-piece.

On Tuesday, Kate Hudson appeared as chic as ever as she arrived in New York City for an interview. The 43-year-old actress, who recently spoke about the breakdown of her previous marriages, was on trend in NBC Studios for her latest appearance promoting Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. As she entered the morning news/chat studio, Kate stunned in a white sherpa coat with black trim and buttons. She donned a retro red polka dot dress featuring a large collar and black ribbon tie-up and added a modern twist in the form of black leather knee high booties

James Murphy enters the new Civilian hotel in New York's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. He finds out that the hotel has "some impressive showbiz credentials." Clint Ramos' guest rooms have jet-black illustrations of stage exteriors and stage plans; he notes that there are swag curtains cloaking a spiral staircase in the lobby; and that a'maquettes' exhibit shows the compelling scale models used by designers for shows. The Civilian is a hotel made by theatre-lovers for theatre-lovers,' he says, adding, 'The Civilian may not be on Broadway itself, but it is in the wings, sure of its lines, and eager for a starry future.'

Dame Angela Lansbury will appear on the screen for one last time in the forthcoming film 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,'. She died on October 12 at the age of 96, only five days before her 97th birthday.

According to a Ticketmaster listing, the Stephen Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd is scheduled to land at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City in 2023. According to the listing, the musical will premiere on Broadway for the first time since 1980 - with Jonathan Tunick's classic 26-player orchestration on an epic scale.' Hamilton director Thomas Kail, 44, leads a cast including Josh Groban, 41, playing the titular role, and Annaleigh Ashford, 37, playing Mrs. Lovett.

PATRICK MARMION: Gloating may be ostentious, but Terry Gilliam has unquestionably earned the right to crow about Stephen Sondheim's sensational new production. The Monty Python legend was found guilty of transphobic thought crimes by the politically correct Stasi who directed the performance, but it was insufficiently supportive of the #MeToo campaign. It's also a relief to learn that artistic merit can still rule over small minds. Gilliam's debut is the sweetest revenge, and for sheer spectacle, it is a peach. Sondheim followers who are not ruled by their political orthodoxy will flock to see it, but the rest of us will find it safe.