Last spring Wait Don’t Leave producer Joanna Castle Miller was assistant producer for the New York Philharmonic’s production of Sweeney Todd. Now it’s airing on PBS as part of Live from Lincoln Center!
If you’re outside of DC, check your local listings. The show will air across the country on Friday, 9/26/14.
But if you’re in DC, why not make a night of it?
On Sunday, 9/28, come party and enjoy the show with meat pies, sweet pies, and a Sweeney Toddy bar, hosted by Wait Don’t Leave Productions.
Contact Joanna to request an invite.
On the Screen:
Sondheim’s classic comedic horror musical about a barber-turned-serial-killer and a woman who makes meat pies out of his victims.
Starring:
Emma Thompson (yes, THAT Emma Thompson)
Bryn Terfel (int’l opera star)
Audra McDonald (record 6-time Tony winner)
Philip Quast (Javert in 10th Anniversary Les Miz)
Christian Borle (Smash on NBC)
In Your Cup:
BYOB, and enjoy a Sweeney Toddy bar just in time for fall.
On Your Plate:
Hand pies (empanadas)
And a PIE BAKING CONTEST!*
*Contest details: Bring a pie (you can enter as many as you want). Pies must arrive by 5:30pm to be eligible. A panel of judges will vote for the best pie. Everyone who enters gets a prize. The grand prize winner gets a 1-month Lite Membership to Canvas CoWork for themselves or a friend, a whiskey decanter from the event, and bragging rights.
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