Thursday, February 12, 2026
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sondheim
The New York Times: To call Stephen Sondheim America’s greatest musical dramatist is to make him into a monument. He was that, of course, bringing to Broadway, in his lyrics but also his music, the psychological acuity and convincing characterization of theater at its most elevated.
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I love Sondheim and his works, so I had to read the article that would make you love him. I though it was going to be more fun facts, but i like how you got varying songs written by him that had differently impacted people, but ultimately created a lasting impression. I don't know how Sondheim did it, but every song has an underlining tone that is specific to the show and a varying range of shows dealing with a murderous barber or a 35 year old looking for love. I like that the only context they got for picking a Sondheim song is a song to offer a "Sondheim newbie". I would have probably picked something from Merrily We Roll Along, Company or Sweeney Todd, but Sunday in the Park is also such a great piece. I is interesting to see how most of his works were displayed is people varying opinions on which would be a great pick for the new Sondheim listener.
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