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See photos of 'Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends' on Broadway

Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and more celebrate the late theatre songwriter Stephen Sondheim in this joyous, spectacular musical revue through June 15.

Gillian Russo
Gillian Russo

Hey, old friends! Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga have returned to the Broadway stage in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, and new photos are available of these two theatre icons and more in the new musical revue.

Old Friends is a celebration of the work of the late theatre composer Stephen Sondheim, revisiting and reimagining songs from his iconic musicals: Into the Woods, Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, West Side Story, Gypsy, and more.

The complete cast also features Jacob Dickey, Jasmine Forsberg, Kate Jennings Grant, Kevin Earley, Bonnie Langford, Beth Leavel, Gavin Lee, Jason Pennycooke, Joanna Riding, Jeremy Secomb, Kyle Selig, Maria Wirries, Daniel Yearwood, Kevin Earley, Paige Faure, Alexa Lopez, Peter Neureuther, and Greg Mills.

See photos of this joyous musical spectacular below!

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Photo credit: Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends on Broadway. (Photos by Matthew Murphy)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends playing?

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends is playing at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The theatre is located at 261 West 47th Street, New York, 10036.

How long is Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends?

The running time of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.

What is Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends about?

Tony Award winners Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga star in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, a musical celebration of the master composer. Their history with this production and Sondheim’s work honors his storied career in a dazzling evening of song and dance.

How do you book tickets for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends?

Book tickets for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends on New York Theatre Guide.

What's the age requirement for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends?

The recommended age for Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends is Ages 10+. Children under 5 are not permitted..

What are the songs in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends?

Audiences can expect to hear songs from Sondheim’s award-winning canon. Tunes from Gypsy, Merrily We Roll Along, Follies, and more will all be on display.

Who wrote Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends?

The titular man himself wrote all the lyrics and/or music within the show you’ll see, and the piece itself is devised by Cameron Mackintosh, famed producer of shows including The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and Miss* Saigon*.

Who directed Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends?

Olivier Award winner Matthew Bourne provides the musical staging and direction for this production,

Is Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends appropriate for kids?

An age recommendation has yet to be finalized, but all Broadway audiences regardless of show must be four and over.

Is Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends good?

Reviews sang the production’s praises, and London Theatre called the show a “rapturous musical tribute by a glorious all-star ensemble.”

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