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Where better than Washington Heights to meet local hero Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Manhattan neighborhood’s most vociferous supporter? How about at the United Palace Theater, an old movie palace Miranda has been supporting for years, and in whose rehearsal rooms the cast of his debut feature Tick, Tick… BOOM! assembled to read through his adaptation of Rent creator Jonathan Larson’s heartfelt autobiographical musical? The story covers Larson’s life in the period immediately before he created Rent, when Broadway success felt impossible, but the drive to try would not abate. Larson died on the night of Rent’s first off-Broadway preview.

Michael Appler Patti LuPone took her seat on the stage of the Bernard B.

If there’s a better, more vital way to honor the late, incomparable Stephen Sondheim than Marianne Elliott’s superb production of Company, Broadway hasn’t invented it. This gorgeous revival of the Sondheim-George Furth masterwork at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, is, from across-the-board excellent performances and thoughtful revisions to the visual delight of a lovely and ingeniously clever set design, a gift both to and from the genius we lost last month.

Meeting the man behind the music was a dream come true for the cast of “West Side Story”.

recent death of Stephen Sondheim, a letter he wrote Team America: World Police and South Park co-creator Trey Parker has emerged.The Broadway legend, who was well known for musical classics such as West Side Story and Sweeney Todd, passed away last month aged 91.Following the news, the official account for The Book Of Mormon has posted a letter that Sondheim wrote to Parker, revealing he voted for their 2004 comedy Team America for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.“I would have written you

photo of the letter, captioned “Inspired by the greatest.”Inspired by the greatest. pic.twitter.com/vNLymFJwXzDated Feb.

Broadway theaters will dim their lights for Stephen Sondheim on Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Stephen Sondheim reinvented the American musical by creating something deeper, darker, richer and more artistically daring. In “Company,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Into the Woods,” he pushed the boundaries of the form and left a legacy of hits.

Stephen Sondheim, died at age 91.At Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, the film’s stars such as Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, Mike Faist, David Alvarez and Rita Moreno walked the red carpet in black tuxedos and muted dresses, making onlookers wonder if outfits were changed at the last minute out of respect for the “Sweeney Todd” and “Into The Woods” composer.“West Side Story” is, after all, a famously colorful musical.Before the lights went down, director Steven Spielberg movingly

, the film's cast and creator were remembering the life and legacy of Stephen Sondheim, the man behind the musical's iconic lyrics.Sondheim — who wrote the lyrics for the original Broadway production of, which accompanied the music written by Leonard Bernstein — died on Friday at the age of 91.

Naman Ramachandran Theaters in London’s West End are getting ready to honor the memory of the late composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who passed away at the age of 91 on Friday.The theaters will dim their lights for two minutes at 7pm U.K. time on Monday, Nov.

members of the Broadway community came out to pay musical tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim on Sunday.Members of nearly every Broadway company and many others whose roots run deep in theater stood on the red steps in Times Square to honor the incomparable life and legacy of the lyricist and composer, who died on Friday at age 91.Together, the large assembly of mourners and fans — which included Broadway icons including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Laura Patton, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban and many

Many of Broadway’s biggest stars gathered in Times Square on Sunday (November 28) to honor the life and legacy of late composer Stephen Sondheim, two days after his death.

Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed that Stephen Sondheim actually re-wrote on of the scenes in tick, tick…Boom! that involved him.

Some of the biggest stars in musical theatre gathered together to pay tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim with a special Times Square performance on Sunday, Nov. 28. 

Michael Appler On Sunday in New York City, the Broadway community gathered to honor, mourn, and celebrate the late composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who passed away at the age of 91 on Friday.On the red stairs above TKTS in Times Square, as the first flurries of the winter season drifted down on the city, members of every Broadway company—joined by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, Kathryn Gallagher and Lauren Patton—gathered in a chorus to sing “Sunday,” the heartrending

NEW YORK -- Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He was 91.Sondheim's death was announced by Rick Miramontez, president of DKC/O&M.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorFor Christine Baranski and a generation of musical theater stars, Stephen Sondheim, the legendary Broadway composer who died on Friday at 91, was nothing less than a father figure, a musical giant and an inspiration.“Even though he was 91 we are blindsided by the loss.

Stephen Sondheim, who wrote the show’s score. The crowd leapt up, its thunderous cheering causing aminor seismic shock in Times Square.You couldn’t see Sondheim’s face – masking is strictly enforced on Broadway – but I have no doubt it flashed that sly grin that always seemed to say (to me at least), “Thanks for the recognition, but let’s not get carried away.”Sondheim, who died Friday at 91, was the most feted musical theater legend since Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Miranda said in an interview with the New Yorker. “But he said, ‘One thing: the last voice-mail message to Jon, it sounds a little cliché.

West End theatres are to pay tribute to Stephen Sondheim The composer and lyricist, famous for creating the musical Sweeney Todd, was described as one of theatre’s “greatest geniuses” after his death aged 91 on Friday morning. To pay tribute, West End theatres will dim their lights for two minutes at 7pm on Monday.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorThe show must go on.That’s what Broadway’s latest production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Company” did Friday night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater, but not before director Marianne Elliott paid tribute to the late composer, who passed away just hours before at the age of 91.

Forever in their hearts. Following the death of Stephen Sondheim, celebrities and Broadway stars have taken to social media to honor the late songwriter, their experience working with his material and remembering his legacy.

Tributes poured in following the death of Stephen Sondheim as performers and writers alike saluted a giant of the theater. Sondheim died at his home Friday in Roxbury, Connecticut, according to his friend F.

Catherine Zeta-Jones has paid tribute to musical theater icon, Stephen Sondheim, after he sadly passed away at the age of 91. The Chicago star took to Instagram to pen a touching message after the master craftsman's death was confirmed. MORE: Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas look so in love as they celebrate wonderful news togetherAlongside a photo with Stephen, she wrote: "R.I.P. dearest Stephen Sondheim.

Bradley Whitford is paying tribute to Stephen Sondheim, following the news of his passing.

West Side Story, Sweeney Todd and Into The Woods – has died at age 91.The New York Times reports that Sondheim passed away early Friday (November 26) in his Roxbury, Connecticut home. His cause of death is yet to be released, though according to Sondheim’s lawyer and friend F.

Stephen Sondheim was one of the most renowned lyricists and composers of the Broadway stage.Sondheim was one of the first people to whom Lin-Manuel Miranda reached out in 2008 for feedback on his early drafts of “Hamilton.” More than half a century earlier, Sondheim had learned to compose music and lyrics at the knee of his mentor, Broadway great Oscar Hammerstein II.In between learning from one generation’s preeminent Broadway influencer and mentoring another’s, Sondheim reinvented the Broadway

Sondheim co-created Broadway theatre classics such as West Side Story, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods, all of which also became hit movies.

died on Friday at the age of 91.The composer and lyricist’s acclaimed and eclectic career transcended the Broadway stage and made it onto the film screen.

NEW YORK -- In 2010, the year he turned 80, Stephen Sondheim had to endure a public fuss when a Broadway theater was being renamed in his honor.At a ceremony outside the 1,055-seat auditorium on West 43rd Street, the composer looked sheepish by the time he got to the podium following gushing words from admirers that included Patti LuPone and Nathan Lane.

Tributes quickly flooded social media following the death of Stephen Sondheim as performers and writers alike saluted a giant of the theater:“Rest In Peace, Stephen Sondheim, and thank you for your vast contributions to musical theater. We shall be singing your songs forever.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorStephen Sondheim was hailed as one of the most influential and innovative voices in history of American musical theater by friends and fans following the composer’s death Friday at the age of 91.Sondheim was remembered for his musically challenging works, for his inventive storytelling and his unique approach to crafting stage musicals.Barbra Streisand was quick to comment on social media of her appreciation for the composer behind such Broadway landmarks as

Stephen Sondheim, the Broadway legend behind shows like and more, died on Friday at age 91.Sondheim's lawyer and friend, F. Richard Pappas, announced the death to the , noting that Sondheim died at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut.One of the most lauded and central figures in 20th century American theater, Sondheim, who was born in New York City in 1930, was the composer and lyricist best known for Broadway hits(1962),  (1970),  (1971),  (1973), (1979), (1984), and  (1987).

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theatre in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He was 91.

https://t.co/jHX7ob9JWvCritic and author Mark Harris, whose husband Tony Kushner wrote the new version of “West Side Story,” simply (and correctly) dubbed him “The Greatest.”The greatest.https://t.co/Dv2k8HyNEEUzo Aduba called Sondheim, simply, “the best that ever was.”Stephen Sondheim was the best there ever was. I don’t know when we will ever have another of his caliber, of his breadth and scope.