SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at POINT PARK UNIVERSITY

Dates: (3/14/2019 - 3/24/2019 )

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POINT PARK UNIVERSITY

607 Lawrence Hall 201 Wood Street
PITTSBURGH,PA 15222

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Dive into the world of artistic obsession and the complexities of creativity with Sunday in the Park with George, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. This visually stunning and thought-provoking piece explores the life and struggles of Georges Seurat, the pointillist painter known for his masterpiece, "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte."

The musical intertwines past and present, blurring the lines between reality and Seurat's artistic vision. We see Seurat grappling with his creative process, his relentless pursuit of perfection, and the toll it takes on his relationships. His muse, Dot, embodies the woman depicted in the painting, and their tumultuous love story unfolds alongside the creation of the iconic artwork.

Sunday in the Park with George is a masterpiece in its own right. The hauntingly beautiful score, filled with Sondheim's signature intricate lyrics and soaring melodies, perfectly complements the themes of the musical. With its innovative staging, exploring dreamscapes and artistic inspiration, and its exploration of the beauty and frustrations of the creative process, Sunday in the Park with George remains a powerful and enduring work of art.

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Tony Awards and Nominations for SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

Year	Category
1984	Best Musical
2008	Best Revival of a Musical

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