Inspired by the painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's stunning masterpiece, merges past and present into beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the creation of art. One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, this moving study of the enigmatic painter, Georges Seurat, won a Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for an astounding ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The days leading up to the completion of his most famous painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Georges Seurat is struggling to make meaningful art and maintaining a relationship with his lover, Dot. Amid the scorn of the artistic community, Seurat's artistic ability thrives while his love diminishes. A century later, Seurat's descendant – named George and also an artist – finds himself burnt out and in search of what artistic path to follow, but he finds the answer to his future in the past.
“Sunday in the Park with George” opens February 23rd and runs through March 17th. Friday and Saturday evenings begin at 8:00pm, and Sunday matinees at 3:00pm.
““Sunday in the Park with George” was enthralling, emotional, and surprisingly funny. From the lighting and projections to the heartfelt performances, this show is one you don’t want to miss”
“A vivid portrayal about an artist desperately trying to connect with others through his art, “Sunday in the Park with George” will engulf you in his love and struggle.”
““Sunday in the Park with George”, a collaborative masterpiece that will ignite laughter, joy , and tears for the character’s love, loss, and art.”