From 1970, the lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim created a daring musical comedy every two years, directed and produced by his friend Harold Prince. Bloody like “Sweeney Todd” or melancholic like “Follies”. They called him God on Broadway. He was best known as the lyricist of West Side Story. As a composer, he revolutionized the … Read more
In this Seriefonia, double news since we evoke the film Tik Tik Boom and the disappearance of a great name from Broadway: Stephen Sondheim. [Extrait Sonore « Tick Tick Boom, 1991 »] [« SérieFonia : Season IV : Opening Credits » – Jérôme Marie] The great Musical family is in mourning… This November 26, Stephen Sondheim passed … Read more
Died last Friday at the age of 91, considered one of the greatest composers of American popular music, Stephen Sondheim has left an indelible mark on the music scene. Here are 7 of his works adapted to cinema. Legend of the musical, formed by the great master Oscar Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim passed away this Friday … Read more
The news of the death on Saturday in Connecticut of Stephen Sondheim at the age of 91 sparked a wave of emotion and reactions in the entertainment world. Successful composer, revealed as lyricist of West Side Story in 1957, Stephen Sondheim was considered one of the greatest composers of musicals. Stephen Sondheim wins 8 Grammy … Read more
Stephen Sondheim, American musical legend and lyricist of West Side Story, died on Friday at the age of 91, a spokesperson said. His lawyer, F. Richard Pappas, had announced to the New York Times that Stephen Sondheim had suddenly passed away at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, after celebrating Thanksgiving with his friends the day … Read more
Published on : 11/27/2021 – 8:03 AM Broadway songwriter and lyricist Stephen Sondheim died on Friday at the age of 91. Known for his work on works like “West Side Story” or “Sweeney Todd”, he has helped to evolve American musical theater beyond mere entertainment. Stephen Sondheim, American musical legend and “West Side Story” lyricist, … Read more
Published on : 11/27/2021 – 01:04Modified : 11/27/2021 – 01:02 Washington (AFP) – Stephen Sondheim, American musical legend and “West Side Story” lyricist, died on Friday at the age of 91, a spokesperson said. His lawyer, F. Richard Pappas, told the New York Times that Stephen Sondheim died suddenly at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut … Read more
His lawyer, F. Richard Pappas, announced to the New York Times that Stephen Sondheim had died suddenly at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, after celebrating Thanksgiving the day before. Rick Miramontez, spokesperson for one of his plays, Company, currently performing on Broadway, has confirmed her passing. Trained at a young age by the great master … Read more
DISAPPEARANCE – American musical comedy legend and West Side Story lyricist Stephen Sondheim passed away Friday morning at the age of 91. “To God in Broadway”. One could say of Stephen Sondheim in the world of musical comedy in the United States, the same thing as of Jean d’Ormesson in France for a few decades: … Read more