VideoWhat Did Stephen Sondheim Give to Annaleigh Ashford for an Opening Night Present?
The star played Dot in the 2017 Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park With George.
By
Dan Meyer
January 27, 2022
Stephen Sondheim and Annaleigh Ashford worked together on the 2017 Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park With George. Find out what the late lyricist-composer gifted the Tony winner—and everyone in the cast—on opening night above.
Ashford, who was appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers, also talked about filming B Positive during the pandemic and how her son has reacted to learning that his mom is famous. Up next, the star will appear in Immigrant, the origin story of the famed male dancer troupe
As for what that gift was? Mr. Sondheim gave what he enjoyed most: puzzles. The theatre giant, who passed away last year, was well-known for his love of antique thinking games.
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