Stephen Sondheim is an American composer and lyricist known for his work in musical theatre. He has won multiple Tony Awards, an Academy Award, and a Pulitzer Prize. Sondheim is known for his complex music and lyrics, often exploring darker and more adult themes than traditional musicals.
Born on March 22, 1930, in New York City.
Began his career as a lyricist for the musicals West Side Story and Gypsy.
Composed the music and lyrics for several successful musicals, including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Has won multiple awards throughout his career, including eight Tony Awards.
Inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1981.
Continues to work in the industry, writing new musicals and reviving his old productions.
English composer and impresario of musical theater. Known for his successful shows such as Cats, Phantom of the Opera, and Evita.
American composer, lyricist, actor, and playwright. Known for his work on the musicals In the Heights and Hamilton.
American musical theatre composer, lyricist, and playwright. Known for his work on the musicals Parade and The Bridges of Madison County.
A musical thriller set in the mid-19th century about a vengeful barber and his accomplice, who bake their victims into meat pies.
A musical that intertwines the plots of several fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.
A musical comedy that follows Bobby, a single man unable to commit to a steady relationship, as he celebrates his 35th birthday with his married friends.
Stephen Sondheim is known for his work as a composer and lyricist in musical theatre. He is known for his complex and intricate music and lyrics and explores darker themes than traditional musicals.
Stephen Sondheim has won eight Tony Awards throughout his career.
Some of Stephen Sondheim's most famous musicals include Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Into the Woods, Company, and Follies.
Stephen Sondheim's writing process involves extensive collaboration with the show's book writer, often discussing character motivations and themes before writing a single note. He also writes the lyrics before composing the music.
While Stephen Sondheim is primarily known for his work in musical theatre, he has also written a few non-musical works, including books and plays.