Overview
Character Name
Narrator
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Non-singer
Time & Place
Various eras and settings evoked through Stephen Sondheim’s songs, spanning 1950s–1970s New York and beyond.
Analysis
The Narrator provides the connective tissue between songs, introducing musical numbers with witty commentary and contextual background. This performer must have impeccable comedic timing, clear articulation, and a sophisticated understanding of Sondheim’s artistry. The
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