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Sweeney Todd

Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson to star in Sweeney Todd in London

16 September 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

After the success of Sweeney Todd in concert with the New York Philharmonic in March of this year, Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson return in their roles for thirteen performances at the London … [Read more...] about Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson to star in Sweeney Todd in London

Ken Russell dies at 84

28 November 2011 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Ken Russell, the British director of "Women in Love" and "The Devils", has died at the age of 84. In a statement his wife said, It was completely unexpected. He had recently agreed to direct the … [Read more...] about Ken Russell dies at 84

London’s new Mrs Lovett, Imelda Staunton, on loneliness

1 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Imelda Staunton has returned to the musical stage as Mrs Lovett in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. She talked to The Telegraph: “I read somewhere that, if you want to be different, you have to be … [Read more...] about London’s new Mrs Lovett, Imelda Staunton, on loneliness

Big-eyed, big-voiced and bubbly Caroline O’Connor will make an ideal Mrs Lovett in Paris

4 April 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Best known for her energetic performances in Chicago, Mack and Mabel and the film "Moulin Rouge",  multi-talented Caroline O'Connor will now step into Mrs Lovett's shoes as part of a starry cast for … [Read more...] about Big-eyed, big-voiced and bubbly Caroline O’Connor will make an ideal Mrs Lovett in Paris

Angela Lansbury’s tribute to Stephen Sondheim at the 2011 Olivier Awards

20 March 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

At the 2011 Olivier Award ceremony this year Stephen Sondheim was presented with a lifetime achievement award. Part of the tribute to the 80 year-old composer was from his 85 year-old star Angela … [Read more...] about Angela Lansbury’s tribute to Stephen Sondheim at the 2011 Olivier Awards

‘It’s alarming how charming I feel.’ – Stephen Sondheim calls his ‘West Side Story’ lyrics ’embarrassing’

30 December 2010 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Stephen Sondheim appeared on ABC’s 'Nightline' on Tuesday night, and during the interview, the theater legend disclosed that he found the words to his 1957 masterpiece  'West Side Story', written with … [Read more...] about ‘It’s alarming how charming I feel.’ – Stephen Sondheim calls his ‘West Side Story’ lyrics ’embarrassing’

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New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced

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Royal Ballet principal dancer Laura Morera to retire

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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