SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
Presented by Pure Intentions Coffee
July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
at the Stage Door Theater at Blumenthal Arts
Director: Jonathan McDonald
Music Director: Zachary Tarlton
Stage Manager: Laura Hall
About the show:
His story. His inspiration. His genius. SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM is a personal and intimate portrait of the life and legacy of “The Father of the Modern Musical,” Stephen Sondheim. Told through his own words and music, SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM features exclusive interview footage, giving audiences an inside look at the personal life and artistic process of the famed composer. The musical includes songs from his library of work, including INTO THE WOODS, FOLLIES, SWEENEY TODD, COMPANY and more!
As a celebration of Queen City Concerts on legacy, it is with great excitement that QCC presents SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM in the intimate Stage Door Theatre as the summer Gala Event production of 2026. Featuring the QCC orchestra and cast members from the QCC stage, this is an event not to be missed.
Exclusive premium cabaret-style seating is available, along with traditional seating for this celebration of live theatre in the Queen City!
This production is recommended for ages 12 and up and contains mild adult language.
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM is presented through special arrangement of Music Theatre International (MTI).
Seating Information:
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM is our final production of the season in the Stage Door Theatre. The orchestra will be located both on and in front of the stage. Premium cabaret seating (tables) begins in Row B through Row D. Traditional theatre seating (on risers) begins in Row E and continues through Row L.
A visual description of the seating and layout of the space is provided below.
About our Sponsor:
QC Concerts is pleased to have Pure Intentions Coffee as our production sponsor for Sondheim on Sondheim! Pure Intentions Coffee is a local, Charlotte-based business committed to quality, accessibility, service, education, and innovation. Learn more about their impact in our local region (and beyond) by visiting: www.pureintentionscoffee.com.
Meet the Creative Team:
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Jonathan McDonald
DIRECTOR
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Zachary Tarlton
MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Laura Hall
STAGE MANAGER
Meet the Cast:
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Ciara Aranda
Once, Hair
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Ashley Benjamin
We Will Rock You
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Cameryn Bost
Sunday in the Park with George
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Susan Cherin
Angels in America, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Sunday in the Park with George
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Megan Cobb
Diana, Ragtime, Merrily We Roll Along, Sunday in the Park with George
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Bart Copeland
Murder Ballad, Kinky Boots, Titanic, Diana, Merrily We Roll Along, Sunday in the Park with George, Darling Grenadine, A New Brain
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Allison Rhinehardt
Diana, Sunset Boulevard, Everybody’s Talking about Jamie, Ragtime
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Athena Sarantis
Diana, Sunset Boulevard, Merrily We Roll Along, Rent (Assistant Director), Hair (Director)
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Zee Sierra
Kinky Boots, Titanic, Head Over Heels, Hit the Wall, Sunset Boulevard, Rent, The Secret Garden, Sunday in the Park with George, Side Show, Hair
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Patrick Stepp
tick, tick…BOOM!, 35MM, Head Over Heels, Sunset Boulevard, Local Singles, Ragtime, Rent, We Will Rock You
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Beau Stroupe
Titanic, Angels in America, Sunset Boulevard, Ragtime, Sunday in the Park with George
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Kel Wright
Ordinary Days, Kinky Boots, Titanic, 35MM (Director), Head Over Heels, Diana, Local Singles (Director), Merrily We Roll Along, Rent, Once, A New Brain (Lighting Designer), We Will Rock You (Lighting Designer)
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Jake Yara
Head Over Heels