Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Exclusive interview: Stephen Sondheim
The Denver Post: "Stroll by the Broadway marquees near Times Square, and you'll see the titles of dozens of shows, ranging from Andrew Lloyd Webber's long-running 'The Phantom of the Opera' to Mel Brooks' soon-to-open stage version of 'Young Frankenstein.' You won't encounter Stephen Sondheim's name anywhere, but don't be misled. No one has had more of an impact on the Great White Way during the past five decades than the celebrated 77-year-old composer and lyricist."
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I think its fascinating that even Sondheim, such a critical element in shaping today's musical theatre thinks that having more musicals than plays represents the public's lack of interest in real issues. I always hear things like that from more academic 'play enthusiasts,' but from him it comes from a different perspective.
He contributes towards musicals with some depth and tries to take the concepts of a straight play and combine it with the style of a musical. That conglerate form of theatre is the type I find most astounding, creative and rewarding.
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