Stephen Joshua Sondheim (/ ˈsɒndhaɪm /; March 22, 1930 – November 26, 2021) was an American composer and lyricist. Regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th …

Nov 8, 2025 · Stephen Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist whose brilliance in matching words and music in dramatic situations broke new ground for Broadway musical …

Nov 7, 2025 · For more than 50 years, Stephen Sondheim set an unsurpassed standard of brilliance and artistic integrity in the musical theatre.

In 1962, Sondheim finally achieved his goal of writing both music and lyrics for a show with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, a hilarious, bawdy and more or less …

Sep 25, 2025 · Sondheim was an omnivorous collector of both classical and serious contemporary music recordings, many of them obscure, a surprising number of Scandinavian …

Jun 4, 2019 · Stephen Sondheim was a legendary composer and lyricist in the world of American musical theatre. Not only did he achieve the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the …

Nov 5, 2025 · The late Stephen Sondheim left behind a huge legacy. We've compiled a list of his major musical theater projects along with behind-the-scenes insights.

Apr 15, 2014 · A guide to the work of Stephen Sondheim, including production information, publications, recordings, a complete song listing and more.

He did his pre college training at George School, Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, then was in a class of 50 at Williams College majoring in music as an undergraduate distinguishing …

Stephen Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist whose most acclaimed works include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1962), Company (1970), Follies (1971), A …