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ion theatre presents: Sunday in the Park with George
Inspired by the painting 'A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte' by Georges Seurat, 'Sunday in the Park with George,' Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's stunning masterpiece, merges past and present into beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the creation of art. One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, this moving study of the enigmatic painter Georges Seurat won a Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for an astounding 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
The days leading up to the completion of his most famous painting, 'A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte Georges Seurat is struggling to make meaningful art while maintaining a relationship with his lover Dot. Amid the scorn of the artistic community, Seurat's artistic ability thrives while his love diminishes. A century later, Seurat's descendant named George and also an artist finds himself burnt out and in search of what artistic path to follow, but he finds the answer to his future in his past.
Co-directed by Producing Artistic Director Glenn Paris and Associate Artistic Director Kim Strassburger, 'Sunday in the Park with George' will be staged in partnership and on location at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park.
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LocationSan Diego Museum of Art Copley Auditorium (View)
1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92102
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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