R.I.P. Stephen Sondheim

2021-11-27 by Brendan Schroer EMERITUS | 9 Comments
Legendary American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has passed away at the age of 91. His cause of death has yet to be revealed.

Sondheim is regarded as one of the most influential and well-respected figures in 20th-century musical theater. His extensive list of works includes Follies, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, West Side Story, and several more. His achievements and awards include nine Tony awards, eight Grammy awards, a Pulitzer prize, and the 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Check out the video below for a PBS video commemorating Sondheim's legacy:


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Koris
Emeritus
November 27th 2021
22618 Comments


Huge RIP, what a legend

Relinquished
November 27th 2021
50089 Comments


just settle on a username dude

Koris
Emeritus
November 27th 2021
22618 Comments


perhaps

CottonSalad
November 27th 2021
3275 Comments


RIP. What a guy!

I love Milton Babbitt, and what he was able to help Sondheim become is pretty special.

ChaoticVortex
November 27th 2021
1616 Comments


Huge RIP, what a legend (2)

Grungil
November 27th 2021
663 Comments


So young.. RIP.

sixdegrees
November 27th 2021
13129 Comments


RIP

LeisureMuffin
November 27th 2021
86 Comments


It's really such a mystery how a 91 year old could die

Slex
November 28th 2021
17869 Comments


He got to live a full life so that's good but damn this is an immeasurable loss for theatre. Sweeney Todd is still my favorite musical of all time



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