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Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2024
Highlights from the 16th annual SSSSPOTY competition, courtesy of photographers David Ovenden and Ian Bowkett.
The Grand Final was held in the Sondheim Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue, London, on Sunday 9th June 2024 and saw 12 finalists (plus two reserves) compete for the £1,000 first prize before a panel of judges comprising Fra Fee, Callum Scott Howells, Jak Malone, Alex Parker, Society patron Jenna Russell and chair of the jury, Edward Seckerson.
Finalists had to sing one song with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, plus a song from the catalogue at New UK Musicals (in order to honour Steve Sondheim's wish of always supporting new writing for the stage).
The afternoon also featured an ensemble from the National Youth Music Theatre, who will be presenting Sondheim and Lapine's Into the Woods later this year at the Southwark Playhouse.
As the judges deliberated, the 2023 winner Milly Willows returned for a repeat of her winning "Worst Pies in London" from Sweeney Todd; Pacific Overtures star Joaquin Pedro Valdes shared a duet version of "Giants in the Sky" with Ronav Jain, who is playing Jack in the upcoming NYMT Into The Woods; Jack Quarton and Molly Osborne treated us to "Time" from the upcoming West End transfer of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, written by Jethro Compton and Darren Clark (founder of New UK Musicals), and our host Bonnie ended with her rendition of "I'm Stil Here", opting for the Shirely MacLaine version from the movie Postcards from the Edge.
The judges singled out three performances: Oliver Halford from Emil Dale Academy was commended; Gavin Rasmussen from LAMDA was runner-up, and the Royal Academy of Music's Madeleine Morgan was the overall winner.
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Stephen Sondheim's Beautiful Girls to open SSSSPOTY 2024
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See the opening number for the 2024 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition take shape under the guidance of Director Hannah Chissick, Choreographer Myles Brown and Assistant Musical Director John Haslam. The 16th annual Final is being staged at the Sondheim Theatre in London's West End at 3pm on Sunday 9th June 2024, hosted by the incredible Bonnie Langford. Tickets ...
The Art of Making Art: Staging Sondheim (2023)
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In April 20223 the Victoria and Albert Museum, in conjunction with The Stephen Sondheim Society, hosted an afternoon exploring the challenges and joys of working with material written by the composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, focused primarily on his show MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. In the first part of the afternoon, theatre critic Matt Wolf chaired a fascinating panel discussions with actors Oli ...
The Art of Making Art: Staging Sondheim (2022)
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In May 2022, the Victoria and Albert Museum, in conjunction with The Stephen Sondheim Society, hosted an afternoon exploring the challenges and joys of working with material written by the composer-lyricst Stephen Sondheim. In the first part of the afternoon, theatre critic Matt Wolf chaired a fascinating panel discussions with West End performers Janie Dee, Rosalie Craig and Julian Ovenden abo...
Ellie Nunn Sings Sondheim At People
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Ellie Nunn presented an all-Sondheim cabaret at the Crazy Coqs in London's Piccadilly Circus on 27 October 2022. With Musical Director Stephen Gage. Filmed and edited by Ian Bowkett. Here she is boys, Here she is world… the concert no one asked for, it’s Ellie Nunn sings Sondheim at People! An entire evening dedicated to Ellie’s love of the big man himself: the one and only, Mr Stephen Sondheim...
Jade Oswald: "On the Steps of the Palace" - at ALEX YOUNG & FRIENDS
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Royal Academy of Music graduate Jade Oswald performs Cinderella's "On the Steps of the Palace" from Sondheim & Lapine's Into the Woods. Jade is appearing in ALEX YOUNG & FRIENDS cabaret, celebrating the best of musical theatre at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate. This two-nights only cabaret features songs performed by JORDAN BROATCH, ALASTAIR BROOKSHAW and DESMONDA CATHABEL, with support ...
Alex Young and Alastair Brookshaw: "You Must Meet My Wife" - at ALEX YOUNG & FRIENDS
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Alastair Brookshaw ("Into the Woods", "A Little Night Music", "Sweeney Todd") joins Alex Young ("Into the Woods", "Anyone Can Whistle", "Follies") for an evening celebrating the work of Stephen Sondheim and his contemporaries at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. This two-nights only cabaret features songs performed by JORDAN BROATCH, ALASTAIR BROOKSHAW and DESMONDA CATHABEL, with support from this yea...
Jade Oswald: "Sorry I Asked" - at ALEX YOUNG & FRIENDS
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Royal Academy of Music graduate Jade Oswald performs the Kander & Ebb classic "Sorry I Asked" for the ALEX YOUNG & FRIENDS cabaret celebrating the best of musical theatre at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate. This two-nights only cabaret features songs performed by JORDAN BROATCH, ALASTAIR BROOKSHAW and DESMONDA CATHABEL, with support from this year's Finalists from The Stephen Sondheim Soc...
Remembering Sondheim: Jessica Walker, Joe Atkins and Special Guests at the Lichfield Festival 2022
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Lichfield Festival Associate Artist, Jessica Walker, returned in 2022 for a special cabaret appearance to celebrate the music, life and songs of the late, great Stephen Sondheim, who died in late 2021 at the age of 91. Among the most important figures in 20th-century music theatre, Sondheim won eight Tony Awards, 8 Grammy Award, a Pulitzer Prize and an Oscar, among his many accolades, starting ...
He's got Class! Book now for "Comparing Notes" with Sondheim Student finalist Cassius Hackforth
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On 4 September 2022, critic and broadcaster Edward Seckerson welcomes to the Crazy Coqs the exciting new talent that is Cassius Hackforth for his COMPARING NOTES cabaret. Book now to hear Cassius and Edward in conversation and song at www.brasseriezedel.com/events/comparing-notes-with-cassius-hackforth/ Cassius, a graduate of the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, first came to Edw...
SSSSPOTY 2022 rehearsal: "Back In Business"
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Meet the Finalists and Reserves for the 2022 Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition! This talented bunch will be on stage at The Sondheim Theatre on Monday 30th May at 7pm in a celebration of Sondheim and new writing hosted by the award-winning JENNA RUSSELL! Here, Hannah Chissick and MD Nigel Lilley put the 15 students through their paces as they work up their openi...
Rebecca d'Lacey at The Pheasantry
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Rebecca d'Lacey makes her Pheasantry debut singing for Jeremy Chapman's 80th birthday cabaret. Rebecca, a graduate of the Trinity Laban BA (Hons) Musical Theatre course who sang for The Stephen Sondheim Society in their sessions at The Phoenix Artist Club in October 2019, here sings a selection of Jeremy's favourite cabaret numbers.
Dim the lights: West End theatres honour Stephen Sondheim
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At 7pm on Monday 29 November 2021, the lights were dimmed in London's West End to mark the passing of Broadway titan Stephen Sondheim. Fans centred on the Sondheim Theatre on Shaftesbury to lay flowers and sign a book of condolences.
Jack Wolfe: "A Little House for Mama"
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Jack Wolfe sings "A Little House for Mama" - cut from Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Wise Guys (later reworked as Road Show) - at Alex Parker's "Sondheim: Almost Unknown" cabaret at the Crazy Coqs/Zedel in May 2018. Music and lyrics: Stephen Sondheim MD/piano: Alex Parker Filmed for The Stephen Sondheim Society (sondheim.org) by Craig Glenday
Yasmeen Audi - Moments in the Woods
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The Stephen Sondheim Society Presents... Royal Academy of Music showcase 2019. Part of the Society's monthly Monday-night cabaret at the Phoenix Artist Club in Soho, London. Here, Yasmeen Audi sings "Moments in the Woods" from Sondheim's Into The Woods. MD: Billy Bullivant
SSSSPOTY 2019 rehearsal video
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SSSSPOTY 2019 rehearsal video
RAM Sondheim Showcase
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RAM Sondheim Showcase
Sondheim Society Presents... The Alex Cardall Trio, "Purpose"
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Sondheim Society Presents... The Alex Cardall Trio, "Purpose"
Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall & Tom Self, "Pretty Women"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall & Tom Self, "Pretty Women"
Sondheim Society Presents... Tom Self & Eleanor Walsh, "It Only Takes a Taste"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Tom Self & Eleanor Walsh, "It Only Takes a Taste"
Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall, "Dad"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall, "Dad"
Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall, "Luck Be A Lady"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall, "Luck Be A Lady"
Sondheim Society Presents... Eleanor Walsh, "Sorry I Asked"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Eleanor Walsh, "Sorry I Asked"
Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardell & Eleanor Walsh - "Hello Little Girl"/"Country House"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardell & Eleanor Walsh - "Hello Little Girl"/"Country House"
Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall, "You and Me"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall, "You and Me"
Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall, "Sweet Charity"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall, "Sweet Charity"
Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall, "Everybody Says Don't"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Alex Cardall, "Everybody Says Don't"
Sondheim Society Presents... Tom Blackmore, "Finishing the Hat"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Tom Blackmore, "Finishing the Hat"
Sondheim Society Presents... Tom Blackmore, "Now"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Tom Blackmore, "Now"
Sondheim Society Presents... Tom Blackmore, "Beautiful City"
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Sondheim Society Presents... Tom Blackmore, "Beautiful City"

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Sam4G0d
    @Sam4G0d Місяць тому

    I got to know of Jack Wolfe through Next To Normal (he is phenomenal live!), and it looks like he has a very exciting future ahead. Amazing performer :)

  • @MikeA15206
    @MikeA15206 Місяць тому

    Wow! Just wow, lovely

  • @onceuponahair20
    @onceuponahair20 2 місяці тому

    WYLAN AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW 😭

  • @Tammy-JillTammy
    @Tammy-JillTammy 4 місяці тому

    Bravo

  • @donnyg6595
    @donnyg6595 4 місяці тому

    Bravo!

  • @leslies9181
    @leslies9181 5 місяців тому

    Gorgeous angel boy 🥹❤️ i love him to bits

  • @Mutatedcorpse
    @Mutatedcorpse 6 місяців тому

    the music was too loud , couldnt hear their voices sometimes

  • @hollo0o583
    @hollo0o583 6 місяців тому

    Yes it doesn’t perfectly fit Wy but it is also so incredibly different!

  • @TerrasTacosOffical
    @TerrasTacosOffical 7 місяців тому

    sweeney just sounds stereotypically gay in this, which is possible since he was in jail for 15 years (take a guess what happened in the showers) and doesn't return lovett's advances.

  • @a.j.9410
    @a.j.9410 9 місяців тому

    crazy that this has under 200 likes in five years

  • @alaskawalls
    @alaskawalls 9 місяців тому

    literally the voice of an angel

  • @buniflakes
    @buniflakes 9 місяців тому

    His singing helps remind me why singing is so beautiful and special to me. It's a gift for every listener, and there is so much happiness and love to give in every performance. I felt that when he sang this piece.

  • @nancybain7785
    @nancybain7785 10 місяців тому

    i want wylan to sing in six of crows

  • @MarianelaLopez-r7l
    @MarianelaLopez-r7l 11 місяців тому

    😊😊😊😊✨✨✨✨🥰🥰🥰

  • @hefinrosser8685
    @hefinrosser8685 Рік тому

    Shame the 2nd Mike wasn't working xx but brilliant xx

  • @juniorgang2088
    @juniorgang2088 Рік тому

    I cannot stop replaying this video his voice is so gorgeous and satisfying to listen to my boyfriend (whom looks exactly like jack Wolfe I might add) and I will sit and listen to this video over and over it never gets old

  • @MrSnicklesnickle
    @MrSnicklesnickle Рік тому

    🍆🍆🍆

  • @xhelan131
    @xhelan131 Рік тому

    Really a shame when the audio crew ruins the entire performance for everyone. Literally cannot hear these talented kids over the music. Sad.

  • @ElSings
    @ElSings Рік тому

    I swear if he doesn’t end up on Broadway at some point, the universe wasted his talent

  • @anelp.e720
    @anelp.e720 Рік тому

    I met him from Six of Crows- acting and immediately tought where does he come from? When I found out he was a theater actor-singer I just loved him even more😍his voice is so fullfilling

  • @alvanystarache9238
    @alvanystarache9238 Рік тому

    omg, what a beautiful voice, he's amazing ! <33

  • @leo2873
    @leo2873 Рік тому

    I'd love to hear him sing Johanna from Sweeny Todd.

  • @dorothywagstaff3792
    @dorothywagstaff3792 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video. It is absolutely fascinating to hear the actors talk about their experiences performing Sondheim’s pieces, and also their memories of meeting him and even working with him. Julian Ovenden, in particular, reflected profoundly on his experiences and obviously has a genuine appreciation and respect for Stephen Sondheim’s works and legacy. I appreciated listening to everyone’s comments and thoughtful contributions.

  • @mikejanus3654
    @mikejanus3654 Рік тому

    Audio on this is really difficult to understand.

  • @peterd.9522
    @peterd.9522 Рік тому

    He has a pretty voice, and sings with honest emotion. Good looking too.

  • @huolalupin6008
    @huolalupin6008 Рік тому

    Ghastly song. Ghastly singer.

    • @onceuponahair20
      @onceuponahair20 2 місяці тому

      ok…? first of all, wrong, second of all, no-one asked

    • @huolalupin6008
      @huolalupin6008 2 місяці тому

      And someone asked you? Stroll on.

  • @rabbitfishtv
    @rabbitfishtv Рік тому

    Why hasn’t this show gone to Broadway? It was Sondheim’s last completed musical and I love it. It also contains his only gay love song, “You Are the Best Thing.”

  • @user-tm1oy6ck4t
    @user-tm1oy6ck4t Рік тому

    If Jack never played the role of Toby in SWEENEY TODD, he sure as hell should! Perfect voice for it.

    • @stephensondheimsociety
      @stephensondheimsociety Рік тому

      He did! In the production at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast in 2019. Reviews and prod stills at lyrictheatre.co.uk/about-us/news/reviews-are-in-for-sweeney-todd - and my own review of the show here: musicaltheatrereview.com/sweeney-todd-the-demon-barber-of-fleet-street-lyric-theatre-belfast%ef%bb%bf/

  • @pantasdiwa1622
    @pantasdiwa1622 Рік тому

    very tight pants

  • @FB711_
    @FB711_ Рік тому

    Wow, that was beautiful! I put it on to have as background music while I did some work and that “skyline” in the opening line immediately drew me in and made me drop everything else. Absolutely stunning!

  • @jirimacek7662
    @jirimacek7662 Рік тому

    👏

  • @DavidLS1
    @DavidLS1 Рік тому

    I am so jealous of Jack's boyfriend.

  • @laurabid
    @laurabid Рік тому

    reminder that Wylan is canonically a really talented perfect singer im not kidding it says that in SOC. "perfect tenor" "very talented"

  • @karenhenry1233
    @karenhenry1233 Рік тому

    Mesmerizing. I wonder how much of this is natural versus acquired through years of training & practice? His performance is charming & his voice is as clear as a bell. Absolutely loved it!❤

  • @allisterfong4867
    @allisterfong4867 Рік тому

    👏👏👏🌈💜🙏

  • @troygaspard6732
    @troygaspard6732 Рік тому

    An ironic song from Sondheim, considering how he loathed his own mother.

  • @rothko1234
    @rothko1234 Рік тому

    Can this boy hold a tune, or what…?! Wow ❤

  • @OtakBolong
    @OtakBolong Рік тому

    Six of Crows musical when

  • @pouetpouetdaddy5
    @pouetpouetdaddy5 Рік тому

    seems hung lol

  • @bobhall1515
    @bobhall1515 Рік тому

    Nic. He is very good. Sondheim is tough stuff.

  • @charlieinfinite9434
    @charlieinfinite9434 Рік тому

    Tell me why I can't stop watching this. Before a couple of days ago, I had no idea who this kid was, nor really much about the musical its from (despite being a Sondheim diehard). But now I'm obsessed with both.

  • @robertcase1435
    @robertcase1435 Рік тому

    Well. He certainly is fit, isn't he then.

  • @ohmygot3321
    @ohmygot3321 Рік тому

    A pink and yellow skylight To let the sun come streaming in, A Chinese courtyard filled with trees and flowers. A little house for Mama. A terra cotta kitchen, A paneled den for dreaming in, An open porch to while away the hours. A little house for Mama. No, A nice big house for Mama. "M" is for the mullioned windows, "O" is for the oriels, "T" is for the terrace made of tile, "H" is for the--uh-- "H" is for the hearthstone. Put them all together they spell "moth." A fireplace in every room To keep her warm and cheerful If she gets a chill, A bedroom facing south So she can look at the ocean When she awakens. A place to rest for Mama. A cozy nook, to read a book, With wallpaper from France. Mama likes to dance. So, a mirrored ballroom not too large, A sitting room I'll make my most exquisite Yet. A shady trellis breezeway When summer heat comes steaming in, To keep her cool to shield her from the showers. A little gift from Addie To Mama.

  • @ohmygot3321
    @ohmygot3321 Рік тому

    he's really really really x10000 talented. i love him so much, I can't even describe in words how inspiring he is💗

  • @flososseus7830
    @flososseus7830 Рік тому

    Jack Wolfe is so unbelievably attractive i actually cannot explain

  • @lauraayo9370
    @lauraayo9370 Рік тому

    Gosh! He has such a beautiful voice... I could listen to him singing for hours. ❤️🥰

  • @joelarama
    @joelarama Рік тому

    Great comic timing and an excellent voice. I wish you every success. ☺️

  • @rainglade
    @rainglade Рік тому

    loml

  • @alexandruv.3390
    @alexandruv.3390 Рік тому

    Did someone say Wylan love song on piano for Jesper in season 3? Well i'm in!