Sunday in the Park With George
Sunday in the Park With George is a Broadway musical written and composed by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. The story is set on a 19th century Sunday afternoon in France.
Fast Facts
- First production in 1984
- Based on a painting by Georges Surat
- Won two Tony Awards in 1984
- 1985 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
- Production was revived in London in 2005
- Current production by the Roundabout Theater Company
- Performing at Studio 54 on Broadway from January 25 through June 29, 2008
Plot Synopsis
The play follows a fictional version of the life of French painter Georges Surat. Interaction between Surat and his mistress and model, Dot, are explored as well as his creativity on the canvas.
2008 Tony Awards
Although nominated for nine awards in the 2008 Tony Awards competition, the production failed to receive even one.
