A sumptuous, perfectly cast production of this rarely performed musical gives deeply satisfying context to some of Sondheim’s most loved songs.

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The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

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The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.