Ep306 - Melissa Errico: Paying Tribute to Sondheim

The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

A multifaceted artist, Melissa Errico talks about her career, including her album "Sondheim In The City," her latest project which pays tribute to the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Melissa also reveals the reason behind her Instagram username, what it’s like raising kids in a “tough city”, and how theatre became her place to organize her emotions. Living in New York, she’s developed a deep connection with the city, which also reflects on her exploration of Sondheim's profound relationship with Manhattan–emphasizing the importance of preserving its vibrant and pluralistic spirit. With an upcoming residency at Birdland, Melissa shares her plans to combine Sondheim, jazz, and film noir elements, creating a unique and immersive experience for the audience.

Melissa Errico is a Tony Award nominated actress who made her Broadway debut in the 1992 production of “Anna Karenina”. She's since added a bazillion more credits to her resume, including “My Fair Lady”, “Amour”, “High Society”, and “Dracula, The Musical”. Her TV and film credits include the 1995 TV series, “C.P.W.”, “Law & Order”, “Blue Bloods”, “The Good Wife”, “The Jim Gaffigan Show”, “The Knick”, and “Billions” among many others. She's also a writer and a recording artist and was a frequent collaborator with the late great Stephen Sondheim for decades. Her 2018 album, “Sondheim Sublime”, was called “The best all-Sondheim album ever recorded” by the New York Times. She now has a new album dropping on February 16th called “Sondheim in the City”.

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• Melissa Errico and Billy Stritch: "BABY ITS WOKE OUTSIDE" by Adam Gopnik
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