How Stephen Sondheim changed musical theater forever

Sondheim, who died Friday at age 91, deserves a spot on playwriting's Mt. Rushmore, for his contribution to the theater is as significant from a literary as it is from a musical standpoint.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment November 27, 2021 How Stephen Sondheim changed theater forever — one musical masterpiece at a time A critic's tribute to Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, a master of storytelling in song. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT These are the real people of 'House of Gucci.' Here's how their stories compare to the movie The larger-than-life characters of "House of Gucci" are still no match for the lives of glamour, wealth and drama lived by the real-life subjects of the movie. SHARE       READ MORE Dave Chappelle was called 'childish' during a heated visit to his old high school Dave Chappelle dropped by D.C.'s Duke Ellington School of the Arts earlier this week and received a less than glowing reception from some students. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: 'Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres' spotlights music scribe Suzanne Joe Kai's documentary "Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres" profiles the veteran rock journalist. SHARE       READ MORE Guests on Sunday talk shows: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) will be on 'This Week' Sunday Talk Show Guests November 28: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) on "This Week"; "Face the Nation"; "Meet the Press"; "Fox News Sunday" SHARE       READ MORE Musical theater icon Stephen Sondheim dead at 91 The theater legend behind seminal works from "West Side Story" to "Sweeney Todd" has a show on Broadway and a movie due soon. SHARE       READ MORE What's on TV Friday: 'Great Performances: Coppelia' on PBS; animated holiday specials What to watch Friday, November 26: "Great Performances: Coppelia" on PBS; "Frosty," "The Grinch," "Trolls," "Santa Claus," "5 More Sleeps 'til Christmas" SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US