(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) — The Actors Studio of New Jersey and The Sieminski Theater present Finishing the Hat: The Music of Sondheim from April 18-19, 2026. This is a spectacular tribute to the legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
This exciting collaboration marks the first producing partnership between the two acclaimed arts organizations, joining forces to pay tribute to one of musical theater’s most influential voices.
Finishing the Hat: The Music of Sondheim is an unforgettable musical journey through Sondheim’s unparalleled body of work, featuring songs from his most celebrated musicals, including Company, Into the Woods, Merrily We Roll Along, Sweeney Todd, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, among others.
Performances take place Saturday, April 18 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 19 at 2:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The Sieminski Theater is located at 8000 Fellowship Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Audiences will experience the brilliance, complexity, and emotional depth of Sondheim’s music and lyrics in a performance that honors his timeless artistry and profound impact on the art form.
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“Collaborating on this production is a thrilling opportunity to bring together two creative forces dedicated to enriching the performing arts in New Jersey,” said Michael Restaino, Artistic Director of The Actors Studio of New Jersey. “Sondheim’s music reminds us of the beauty and intricacy of storytelling through song—something we are proud to share with audiences at The Sieminski Theater.”
The Sieminski Theater is a state-of-the-art theater with lighting, sound, and acoustics all professionally designed by Fisher Dachs Associates, KDA Architects, and K2, renowned performing arts and acoustic experts. This intimate theater is a premier entertainment venue for the very best in music, theater, dance, and the cultural arts providing the optimal live experience in performing arts.
This program was made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.