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Sunday in the Park with George (1986): Cast

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Sunday in the Park with George is a 1986 music drama directed by Terry Hughes, starring Mandy Patinkin as Georges Seurat / George, Bernadette Peters and Brent Spiner. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.

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Sunday in the Park with George (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 26m (146 min)
Director
Terry Hughes
Genres
Music , Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sunday in the Park with George About?

The premise of Sunday in the Park with George without spoilers.

The Pulitzer‑winning musical, drawn from Georges Seurat’s masterpiece A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, explores art, love and commitment through the eyes of the painter and his muse. Book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; the show delves into how connections shape creativity and relationships. Originally aired on PBS’s American Playhouse.

Sunday in the Park with George Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Sunday in the Park with George Cast & Characters

Mandy Patinkin leads the cast as Georges Seurat / George, with Bernadette Peters as Dot / Marie and Brent Spiner as Franz / Dennis. Directed by Terry Hughes; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Terry Hughes

More films directed by Terry Hughes: Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls, Mrs. Santa Claus, The Butcher’s Wife and Barnum.

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Sunday in the Park with George Also Known As

Also known as “"American Playhouse" Sunday in the Park with George”.

Also known as
  • "American Playhouse" Sunday in the Park with George

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Sunday in the Park with George FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sunday in the Park with George, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sunday in the Park with George?

Sunday in the Park with George runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

When was Sunday in the Park with George released?

Sunday in the Park with George was released on June 16, 1986.

Who directed Sunday in the Park with George?

Sunday in the Park with George was directed by Terry Hughes.

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Who is in the cast of Sunday in the Park with George?

Sunday in the Park with George stars Mandy Patinkin as Georges Seurat / George, Bernadette Peters as Dot / Marie and Brent Spiner as Franz / Dennis, among 18 credited actors.

Does Sunday in the Park with George have a post-credit scene?

No. Sunday in the Park with George has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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