RIP Stephen Sondheim

[George K]

Age 91.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/stephen-sondheim-titan-of-the-american-musical-is-dead-at-91/ar-AARb5sD

[Mik]

MFR texted that to The Princess who loves Sondheim (who doesn’t?). She had to stop crying at work.

[George K]

@mik said in RIP Stephen Sondheim:

who loves Sondheim (who doesn’t?)

I run hot and cold with Sondheim. His genius as a lyricist is, IMO, undisputed.

"A Little Night Music" ("Send In The Clowns") is one of my favorite musicals. Every song is a waltz, you know...

Other stuff is not as engaging, at least to me. I really should spend more time getting acquainted with his work.

Where should I begin?

[Copper]

@george-k said in RIP Stephen Sondheim:

a lyricist

Someone gets in our way, someone don't feel so well

[Mik]

Into The Woods

[bachophile]

Hal David also died at age 91.

Makes you think…

Coincidence?

[George K]

@mik said in RIP Stephen Sondheim:

Into The Woods

I watched a couple of trailers for the movie of "Into the Woods."

Looks like something I'd enjoy. The style of music reminds me, a lot, of "A Little Night Music," which is one of my favorite musicals.

And, "Send in the Clowns" is not the best song in that show.

[Mik]

Try Company. It's most excellent.

Of course Sweeny Todd is fun too.

[Mik]

Best piece I have read from him. My daughter found it.

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/stephen-sondheim-taught-me-how-to-be-a-person?fbclid=IwAR0xSaGwMBnC9HfwH7Ug4oV3kZzceGlhGx_sMPvKLBR3-HqLMcXciWGYEeQ