O’Donnell Receives Distinguished Award

Rosie O’ Donnell has wowed critics and fans alike with her career. Being a producer, TV personality, performer, and host Rosie O’ Donnell also captures the hearts of many with her program, Rosie’s Kids. We had the chance to catch up with O’ Donnell this week at a benefit gala that recognized her accomplishments in giving young children in New York City the gift of live theater. It was an honor to talk with Rosie O’ Donnell and everyone at Broadway.tv wishes her the very best with her initiative of inspiring young people. Click here to watch our interviews with Rosie O’ Donnell, Angela Lansbury, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Stephen Sondheim continues his Broadway roll. With the big-buzz Broadway revival of Sunday In The Park With George opening, and Gypsy next month, recent news that Roundabout Theatre is eyeing Merrily We Roll Along for a Broadway revival in 2009. According to a Feb. 20 article by Philip Boroff in Bloomberg, James Lapine who worked with Stephen Sondheim writing the book for Sunday In The Park With George may direct. Merrily features popular songs like “Our Time” and “Not A Day Goes By” (famously covered by Frank Sinatra). Though the show had a troubled Broadway debut, it is hard to bet against the combination of Roundabout and Sondheim…with the possibility of Lapine, as well. With Sweeny Todd slaying fans at the movies, and more Sondheim likely on its way to Broadway, Sondheim’s Time thankfully continues! What will be next???

Christopher Moore, Broadway Magazine