What did Sondheim think of Larson?

What did Sondheim think of Larson?

BOOM! What did Sondheim think of Larson’s work? He believed in him, but he was honest about the state of his development. In an interview with Evelyn McDonnell for The New York Times, just a few months after Larson’s death, Sondheim spoke about his thoughts on his friend.

Did Sondheim ever marry?

He lived alone until he was 61, when he met and fell in love with Peter Jones, a young songwriter, according the New York Times. The two eventually went their own ways but remained friends. In 2017, Sondheim married Jeffrey Romley.

Was Stephen Sondheim a genius?

To the rest of us, Sondheim was genius, whether with the simple lament, “The sun comes up/I think about you/The coffee cup/I think about you,” or the slightly paranoid, “Be careful the things you say/Children will listen,” or the sublime “Marry me a little/Do it with a will/Make a few demands/I’m able to fulfill.”

What religion was Jonathan Larson?

Larson was born in Mt. Vernon, New York to Nanette (née Notarius) and Allan Larson of White Plains, New York, on February 4, 1960. His family was Jewish.

Who inherited Sondheim’s estate?

The Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim who died in November left an estate worth $75 million to his spouse, arts charities and friends, the Mail reports this month. The songwriter of West Side Story’s estate included the rights to his music and literary works, his personal effects and finances.

Is Gypsy by Sondheim?

Gypsy: A Musical Fable is a musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents.