Sunday in the Park with George
“Sondheim's Pulitzer prize-winning musical in its original Broadway run.”
Synopsis
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.
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Mandy Patinkin
Georges Seurat / George
Bernadette Peters
Dot / Marie
Charles Kimbrough
Jules / Greenberg
Barbara Bryne
Old Lady / Blair
Dana Ivey
Yvonne / Naomi
Mary D'Arcy
Celeste #2 / Elaine
Sue Anne Gershenson
Woman / Photographer
Cris Groenendaal
Louis / Billy
John Jellison
Man / Party Guest
Frank Kopyc
Mr. / Publicist
Judith Moore
Nurse / Mrs. / Harriet
Nancy Opel
Frieda / Betty
William Parry
Boatman / Redmond
Natalie Polizzi
Louise
Michele Rigan
Girl
Brent Spiner
Franz / Dennis
Melanie Vaughan
Celeste #1 / Waitress
Robert Westenberg
Soldier / Alex
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Hughes, James Lapine
- Screenplay & Story
- James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim
- Original Score
- Stephen Sondheim
- Original Title
- Sunday in the Park with George
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Brandman Productions, American Playhouse, The Shubert Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Hughes, James Lapine
James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim
Jimmy B. Frazier
Emanuel Azenberg, Michael Brandman, Bernard B. Jacobs, Gerald Schoenfeld, Iris Merlis
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy B. Frazier
Editor
Ann Hould-Ward
Costume Design
Patricia Zipprodt
Costume Design
Iris Merlis
Producer
James Lapine
Writer
Stephen Sondheim
Writer
Stephen Sondheim
Original Music Composer
Terry Hughes
Director
James Lapine
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sunday in the Park with George.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday in the Park with George
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What is Sunday in the Park with George about?
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.
Who directed Sunday in the Park with George?
Sunday in the Park with George was directed by Terry Hughes, James Lapine.
Who stars in Sunday in the Park with George?
The principal cast of Sunday in the Park with George includes Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Charles Kimbrough, Barbara Bryne, Dana Ivey.
When was Sunday in the Park with George released and how long is it?
Sunday in the Park with George was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunday in the Park with George?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunday in the Park with George was composed by Stephen Sondheim.