Hey, old friend!
Welcome to The Sondheim Hub.
We publish a new essay every Sunday and a new interview each Wednesday. Whether you’re a lifelong Sondheim devotee or you’re just beginning to dip a toe into the rich waters of his work, we hope you’ll find this a valuable resource.
If you’d like to see a flavor of what we offer, try our essay on the opening of Sweeney Todd, a piece about Hamilton’s roots in Pacific Overtures, our guide to Into the Woods’s “bean theme”, or our essay on Johanna’s “Green Finch and Linnet Bird.” Or take a look at some of our recent interviews! These include conversations with Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Merrily We Roll Along’s original Mary and Charley, Ann Morrison and Lonny Price, and star of stage and screen Richard Kind.
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I’ve been privileged to conduct two productions of West Side Story, plus Into the Woods, Company, and Forum. But, being busy with the nuts and bolts of performing, I never really had time to consider the work in the in-depth, reflective way of this Hub. Thank you for your insight and information.
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I was an original subscriber of The Sondheim Review and a theater musician who had the privilege of playing/conducting a number of SS’s scores and teaching others. SS became my musical hero in my late teens and remains so into my seniorhood. I look forward to new writing about him and his creations.
