Theater

“Side by Side by Sondheim”: Creators David Kernan and Ned Sherrin originally intended their anthology to introduce the emerging talents of a young composer-lyricist named Stephen Sondheim to a wider audience. In the last 30 years, Sondheim’s increasing prominence in the musical theater has made the need for introductions unnecessary. Director Nick DeGruccio is no stranger to the intricacies of a Sondheim revue (having staged the West Coast premiere of “Putting It Together”) and has met the challenge here by delving deep into the psychological and emotional nuances of the material with cast members Teri Ralston, Davis Gaines and Tami Tappan Damiano.

Ends Sunday at the Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. (805) 667-2900.