Sunday In the Park With George

Inspired by Georges Seurats magnificent painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte Stephen Sondheim and James Lapines soaring musical is itself an artistic masterpiece The musical begins with the story of Georges and his model and lover Dot As Georges struggles to find his artistic voice he becomes more and more distant from the one woman who truly sees him for who he really is A century later Georges and Dots descendants themselves struggling artists grapple with the same issues of artistic ingenuity and a public that just doesnt understand Through melodic and heartbreaking music poetic lyrics and quick jaunty wit Sunday In the Park With George reveals universal truths about the nature of art love and passion with the breadth and depth of arts most enduring masterpieces Filmed live at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris in 2013 and broadcast on Mezzo