Mandy Patinkin in Sunday in the Park with George
Mandy Patinkin starred as Georges Seurat / George in the original Broadway production of Sunday in the Park with George. The musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, premiered in 1984 at the Booth Theatre.
Production Background
The show is inspired by Georges Seurat's painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. It explores art, relationships, and the creative process across two time periods. The production was directed by James Lapine and choreographed by Susan Stroman.
Legacy and Revivals
Sunday in the Park with George has been revived multiple times, including a 2017 Broadway revival starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford. Patinkin's original performance is widely cited in theatre reference works and production histories.
For more details on the musical's history, visit IBDB.
