An A to Z of Cut Sondheim Lyrics

Cut, maybe—but still a cut above

From matters of moment to weighty matters that wait, from brilliantine to milkable ducks, Stephen Sondheim’s cut lyrics are—perhaps unsurprisingly—treasure troves of wit, wisdom, and wordplay. Let’s take a moment to explore some of these lyrics—and in so doing, let’s remind ourselves of (or perhaps discover for the first time) some of Sondheim’s more hi…