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You're never far from great Broadway when you’ve got a friend in the business. Broadway Songbook: The Words and Music of Stephen Sondheim brings an intimate, evening-length concert experience to the Ordway Center in St. Paul, MN. Hosted by James A. Rocco, this edition presents 24 songs from Stephen Sondheim’s catalog, interwoven with storytelling and anecdotes about the composer and his work. It’s a relaxed, informal format that lets the music—and the cast—take center stage.

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Dates: January 18–27, 2013. Location: McKnight Theatre, Ordway Center, St. Paul. The program features a celebrated Minnesota cast, including Jennifer Baldwin Peden, Joel Liestman, Dieter Bierbrauer, Regina Marie Williams, Kersten Rodau, and Erin Schwab. This was part of Ordway’s broader Broadway Songbook series, known for honoring legendary songwriters like Cole Porter and Rodgers & Hammerstein with intimate, storyteller-driven performances.

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For fans of Sondheim and classic Broadway through a modern, personal lens, this run offered a unique chance to hear beloved tunes performed with warmth and connection to the audience. We’ve got you covered for details, and can help secure your seats for similar future events as they become available.

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Background and ongoing relevance: Broadway Songbook’s concept—an intimate, evening-length concert with host-led storytelling—continues to be part of regional Broadway celebrations in Minnesota. While the exact 2013 Sondheim edition did not recur in 2025, Ordway’s season materials and regional press confirm the enduring appeal of this format, with future Songbook programs exploring other icons of American musical theatre. For updates on upcoming Broadway Songbook events or similar performances, follow the performers’ official channels and the Ordway’s programming announcements.

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Quick Facts About Broadway Songbook: The Words and Music of Stephen Sondheim

  • Venue/date: Ordway Center, McKnight Theatre, St. Paul, MN; January 18–27, 2013; host-presenter James A. Rocco; cast included Jennifer Baldwin Peden, Joel Liestman, Dieter Bierbrauer, Regina Marie Williams, Kersten Rodau, and Erin Schwab.
  • Format/style: intimate, informal evening-length concert with Sondheim songs and storyteller-host between numbers; repertoire totaled 24 songs from Stephen Sondheim's catalog, plus anecdotes about the composer and his work. ([knightfoundation.org](https://knightfoundation.org/articles/the-ordways-broadway-songbook-series-pays-tribute-to-sondheim/))
  • Series lineage: part of Ordway’s Broadway Songbook offerings; other editions have celebrated Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more in different years. A Minnesota regional press recap from 2013 confirms the Sondheim edition and the broader Songbook concept. ([knightfoundation.org](https://knightfoundation.org/articles/the-ordways-broadway-songbook-series-pays-tribute-to-sondheim/?utm_source=openai))
  • Tour history around the era: the Ordway subsequently staged related Broadway Songbook programs (e.g., first 100 years, Comden and Green) and Minnesota outlets ran tours of Broadway Songbook titles, though not necessarily the Sondheim edition in 2025. ([minneapolis.org](https://www.minneapolis.org/media/news-releases/ordway-center-performing-arts-presents-broadway-songbook-comden-and-green/?utm_source=openai))
  • 2025 status: Ordway’s 2025–2026 season info exists and shows season-wide Broadway/rock titles, but no public record of a 2025 touring revival of the specific Sondheim edition. ([ordway.org](https://ordway.org/news/40th-season-on-sale?utm_source=openai))
  • Social presence note: performers from the 2013 cast maintain active profiles and local engagement; e.g., Erin Schwab has an active website and performs in the Twin Cities; Regina Marie Williams has a public recording history (Dinah Washington tribute) and ongoing theater work. ([erinschwabsoprano.com](https://www.erinschwabsoprano.com/about))

Background and ongoing relevance: Broadway Songbook’s concept—an intimate, evening-length concert with host-led storytelling—continues to be part of regional Broadway celebrations in Minnesota. While the exact 2013 Sondheim edition did not recur in 2025, Ordway’s season materials and regional press confirm the enduring appeal of this format, with future Songbook programs exploring other icons of American musical theatre. For updates on upcoming Broadway Songbook events or similar performances, follow the performers’ official channels and the Ordway’s programming announcements.

Performer biographies and social links follow for each stage artist, providing official pages and social media to stay connected and inspired. We’ve included direct links to each artist’s site and Facebook/Twitter/Instagram where applicable, all opening in new tabs for your convenience.

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