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Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends Tickets

Production shot of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends in London, with Lea Salonga and  Bernadette Peters.
Production shot of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends in London, with Bradley Jaden and Bernadette Peters.
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Production shot of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends in London, with Lea Salonga and Jeremy Secomb.
Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends Tickets

About Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends

See the return of this magnificent concert honouring the late great American composer Stephen Sondheim. Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends tickets are available on London Theatre now.

Old Friends will play for 16 weeks only at the Gielgud Theatre. Look forward to hearing many of Sondheim’s most beloved and multi-layered tunes in this homage to the admired composer and lyricist. Anticipate listening to songs from some of his most distinguished musicals, such as Sunday in the Park With George and Sweeney Todd. Read our complete guide to Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends.

Join Broadway leading ladies Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga as they perform some of the most iconic Sondheim songs. Peters has frequently collaborated with Sondheim for many of his shows, including originating roles in Sunday in the Park With George and Into the Woods. Salonga, who has more recently starred on Broadway in Here Lies Love will return to the West End stage for the first time in over twenty-seven years.

The concert was originally intended as a one-night-only gala in 2022, selling out in two hours. Due to the overwhelming demand, producer Cameron Mackintosh is bringing the award-winning concert back to the West End stage for audiences to have another chance to see one of the most poignant tributes to a man who changed musical theatre forever.

Matthew Bourne and Julia McKenzie will direct the star-studded concert, joined by choreographer Stephen Mear, conductor Alfonso Casado Trigo, musical supervisor Stephen Brooker, set designer Matt Kinley, projection designer George Reeve, costume designer Jill Parker, lighting designer Warren Letton, sound designer Mick Potter, with musical arrangements by Stephen Brooker.

Who will perform in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends

Old Friends will see Bernadette Peters (Hello, Dolly!, Annie Get Your Gun) returning to perform in the concert, joined by Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables).

West End stars Christine Allado, Janie Dee, Bonnie Langford, Joanna Riding, Jeremy Secomb, Jac Yarrow, Marley Fenton, Beatrice Penny-Touré, Haydn Gwynne, Damian Humbley, Bradley Jaden, Gavin Lee and Jason Pennycooke, Harry Apps, Bella Brown, and Monique Young.

Tickets to Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends are available now. Book your Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends tickets on London Theatre today.

Run time

2 hours and 30 minutes (incl. interval)

Start date

16th September, 2023

End date

6th January, 2024

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Age

Everyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.

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Reviews

Audiences Say
Entertaining, Delightful, Great singing, Enchanting, Absorbing
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GreatAvi
P e r f e c t i o n, Masterpieces of musical theater, Bernadette peters & lea salonga!
100 / 100
Jillbaila
Semi staged, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful
87 / 100
Jason 3075
Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Ambitious, Absorbing
100 / 100
Ilvin Nieves
Epic, Indulgent, Great singing, Enchanting, Delightful
100 / 100
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Production note
Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. You may not bring in food or drink. The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist at any performance due to illness or events beyond their control.

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends cast and creative team

Songs by: Stephen Sondheim
Director: Matthew Bourne and Julia McKenzie
Choreography: Stephen Mear
Producer: Cameron Mackintosh
Cast list: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Christine Allado, Clare Burt, Janie Dee, Damian Humbley, Bradley Jaden, Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, Jason Pennycooke, Joanna Riding, Jeremy Secomb, Jac Yarrow, Marley Fenton and Beatrice Penny-Touré, Harry Apps, Bella Brown, Richard Dempsey, Monique Young
Design: Matt Kinley
Costumes: Jill Parker
Lighting: Warren Letton
Sound: Mick Potter
Other info: Conducting by Alfonso Casado Trigo, music supervision and arrangements by Stephen Brooker, projection design by George Reeve

Venue

35-37 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United Kingdom, W1D 6AR

Directions

Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Brewer Street (3mins)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.

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