⭐ QUEEN’S THEATRE TO BE RENAMED IN HONOUR OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM ⭐
Cameron Mackintosh has revealed that the Queen’s Theatre will become the Sondheim Theatre in honour of musical genius Stephen Sondheim.
“Steve’s the first living artist to have his name on a theatre on the Avenue” said Mackintosh.
In an official statement Stephen Sondheim said:
“I have loved British theatre since I saw my first play here in 1958. I have treasured Cameron Mackintosh’s support and friendship ever since he produced Side by Side by Sondheim in 1976.
Cameron is synonymous with British theatre, so the confluence on this occasion is truly exhilarating. I am chuffed, as you say in British English, to a degree I wouldn’t have imagined, or as we say in American English, it’s awesome.”
The Queen’s name change to the Sondheim will mark the composer’s 90th birthday next year.
The Sondheim signage could go up by the end of this month. Les Misérables will reopen the Sondheim, after refurbishment in December.
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