A musical that was revealed to be the late Stephen Sondheim's last work before passing away is about to hit theatres soon.
While it was a awaited by many critics and fans of the well-revered musician, some are completely dumbfounded by the tidbit that some insiders had revealed recently.
Stephen Sondheim Musical 2023 'Here We Are'
According to The New York Post insiders, the final Stephen Sondheim musical "Here We Are" has fewer songs than many would expect.
The publication called it "the biggest mystery of the theatre season," as the "should-be major cultural event" has a major "head-scratcher."
Per sources familiar with the book and score of "Here We Are," the musical has "hardly any songs in its second act. To be more specific, an insider revealed that it has "zero."
"Steve bailed because he could not write Act 2. He gave it up and never thought it would be done," one claimed.
Aside from this, a source also said that there were only six songs in Act 1, with one of these being repeated in the majority of the scenes. Production Spokesperson Rick Miramontez also kept the details of the musical under wraps when asked by the publication.
Casting on the musical reportedly gathered nonsinging actors - with people like David Hyde Pierce and Bobby Cannavale now in the mix.
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Final Stephen Sondheim Musical A Huge Risk, Flop?
Another source even claimed that the upcoming Stephen Sondheim Musical "Here We Are" was "half a show," disguised as a full one for a huge price.
Reportedly, the show is priced at a higher cost with tickets costing $129 to $350, which was said to have been more than a weekend seat at "Hamilton" and "Lion King" on Broadway.
The insiders also pointed out that the show poses a huge risk as the quality of the musical is relatively unknown and the material it was based on is "unfamiliar to many."
The said Stephen Sondheim musical is based on the two films by Spanish surrealist director Luis Bunuel and "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie" and '62's "
However, another source claimed that the show, at the very least, has "several terrific melodies" but some said that "it's not great Sondheim" and sounds "like David Yazbek if translated from the French."
One also said that the show was shelved seven months before Sondheim passed away.
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