Do NOT come to NMI’s Holiday Party! (Here’s why….)
Last thing you want to do is spend another evening on Zoom.
So we’re giving you a chance to celebrate the holidays with New Musicals Inc. by NOT attending our non-event on Saturday, December 18th.
Don’t show up; we won’t be here, either in person, or online. You’ll have the evening to yourself AND you get to support new musicals!
Last year, you might remember, we hosted a similar NON-event, and hundreds of you stayed away in droves, and thanked us for NOT throwing a party.
Think of what you’ll miss for a second year in a row. No e-ppetizers; no e-ggnog; no Silent Night auctions; no having to listen to Scott sing cynical Christmas songs. Best of all, tell everyone, “So sorry, I can’t make your event because I’m not attending an event at NMI that evening.”
We will gently suggest you spend a portion of the evening of December 18th reminiscing on the legacy of Stephen Sondheim. Hum one of his tunes, or click a link and visit someone singing his songs. Or just bow your head a moment to remember him.
Here’s the one catch. You have to make a reservation. You can’t just plain stay away…you have to be able to prove you’ve stayed away. Everyone stays home. No expenses for catering, decorations, drinks, or entertainment. Which means that all of the money you give will go to New Musicals Inc. Because of this, your gift is 100% tax-deductible. (FEIN # 01-0745909).
Don’t join us on December 18th. It will be lovely not to see you.
You’re welcome.
Scott, Elise, John, and the staff and Board of Directors
New Musicals Inc.
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New Musicals Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation (FEIN #01-0745909), so your donation via this page is entirely tax-deductible.
Don’t watch this video.
Just revel in all the holiday videos like this one which we have SPARED you. You’re welcome.
Some videos to watch as you are remembering the great Stephen Sondheim…
Raul Esparza - Being Alive.
From the February 20th, 2008 “Company” edition of “Great Performances” on PBS.
Bernadette Peters - Not a Day Goes By (Sondheim’s 80th)
Mandy Patinkin singing the song Children Will Listen in 1995.
A rare television find, Evening Primrose is a 1966 musical that aired on ABC Stage 1967 and is most notable for its music and lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim. This is the song “I Remember”.
In a never-before-seen interview, Stephen Sondheim sat down with The New York Times in June 2008 to talk about his life, career and accomplishments.
In 2020 Patti LuPone (star of the new Broadway revival of “Company”) spoke with musical theater legend Stephen Sondheim for “CBS Sunday Morning,” to discuss his craft, his favorite character, and his college acting career.
Stephen Sondheim on “Sweeney Todd” and His Process for Writing a Musical –New Yorker Festival.
Adam Gopnik talks with Stephen Sondheim about what goes into writing a musical and who should be the real judge of what’s good.
The Art of Songwriting with Stephen Sondheim and Adam Guettel. Legendary theatrical composer Stephen Sondheim invites Adam Guettel into his studio to break down the art of songwriting for this episode of “Legacy Project,” presented by the Dramatists Guild Foundation.
What part of “Go away” isn’t clear to you?
Seriously — now you’ve scrolled to the very bottom? Not sure what more you’re expecting.
Want to donate some other amount? Click below to choose your amount!
New Musicals Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation (FEIN #01-0745909), so your donation via this page is entirely tax-deductible.