Stephen Sondheim

[Billy R. Hinshaw]

I've heard a lot of his musicals, and they are rather dark, yet sound great. Who else likes his work?

 

[romaneagle13]

I liked Into the Woods. Sweeney Todd is ok, but I never really "got" Sunday in the park with George.

 

[iamaBelle]

I love Bernadette Peters and she loves to perform his work!

 

[Billy R. Hinshaw]

Yeah, as does Len Cariou. He performed on "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music."

 

[jazzbird]

Stephen Sondheim is hands down my favorite broadway composers and one of my favorite composers, period. He really is a genius. His wit, his understanding of the human condition, the way he turns a phrase..... He just *gets* it. You know? He gets life - he knows what makes people tick and he exposes that in his work.

I got turned onto him when I saw a production of Into the Woods on PBS. I was 12. I was like "what IS this??" I was competely enthralled. From there I fell more in love with each show I was introduced to.

My absolute favorite is Sunday in the Park, followed by Into the Woods (it holds a special place in my heart), then Company or Sweeney Todd depending on my mood (I guess they are a tie for third place), after that I guess I would have to say Passion.

I'd be happy to talk in more detail about any of his shows with anyone who is interested in a deeper discussion. Anytime.

 

[Billy R. Hinshaw]

Who here's heard his musical, Bounce?
There's a soundtrack CD out for it now. It had 2 shows, then closed unfortunately. It's good stuff.