Sondheim, Stephen
Overview
| Works: | 2,785 works in 7,496 publications in 10 languages and 134,667 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Musical films Film adaptations Musicals Librettos Romance films Filmed musicals Criticism, interpretation, etc Horror films Comedy films |
| Roles: | Author, Lyricist, Composer, Librettist, Performer, Instrumentalist, Interviewee, Singer, Bibliographic antecedent, Author of screenplay, Other, Musician, Arranger, Conceptor, Contributor, Speaker, Recipient, Commentator, Author of introduction, Creator, Actor, Scenarist, Editor, Dedicatee, wpr |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Stephen Sondheim
- How Sondheim found his sound by Steve Swayne( )
- Art isn't easy : the achievement of Stephen Sondheim by Joanne Lesley Gordon( )
- Stephen Sondheim : a life by Meryle Secrest( Book )
- Finishing the hat : collected lyrics (1954-1981) with attendant comments, principles, heresies, grudges, whines and anecdotes by Stephen Sondheim( Book )
- Sondheim and Lloyd-Webber : the new musical by Stephen Citron( Book )
- Sondheim & Co. by Craig Zadan( Book )
- Sondheim by Martin Gottfried( Book )
- Stephen Sondheim : a casebook by Joanne Lesley Gordon( Book )
- Reading Stephen Sondheim : a collection of critical essays by Sandor Goodhart( Book )
- On Sondheim : an opinionated guide by Ethan Mordden( Book )
- Bernstein's West Side Story by Burton D Fisher( )
- The Sondheim review( )
- Sondheim, a celebration at Carnegie Hall by Stephen Sondheim( Visual )
- The Oxford handbook of Sondheim studies by Robert Gordon( Book )
- Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical by Robert L McLaughlin( Book )
- Art isn't easy : the theater of Stephen Sondheim by Joanne Lesley Gordon( Book )
- The theatre of the real : Yeats, Beckett, and Sondheim by Gina Masucci MacKenzie( Book )
- Six by Sondheim( Visual )
- Sweeney Todd : the demon barber of Fleet Street by Mark Salisbury( Book )
- Merrily we roll along : a new musical comedy by Stephen Sondheim( )
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Most widely held works by
Stephen Sondheim
West Side Story by
Arthur Laurents(
Visual
)
48 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 5,265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This musical sets the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of the rivalry of two street gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, in New York of the 1950s. A young woman who is sister to the Sharks leader has her first taste of love with the former head of the Jets
48 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 5,265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This musical sets the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of the rivalry of two street gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, in New York of the 1950s. A young woman who is sister to the Sharks leader has her first taste of love with the former head of the Jets
Into the woods by
Rob Marshall(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them
27 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,260 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them
Sweeney Todd : the demon barber of Fleet street by
Tim Burton(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 2007 and 2017 in English and German and held by 1,976 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man is unjustly sent to prison and vows revenge, not only for that cruel punishment, but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter. When he returns to reopen his barber shop, Sweeney Todd becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who shaved the heads of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard from again
30 editions published between 2007 and 2017 in English and German and held by 1,976 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man is unjustly sent to prison and vows revenge, not only for that cruel punishment, but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter. When he returns to reopen his barber shop, Sweeney Todd becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who shaved the heads of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard from again
A little night music : original Broadway cast recording by
Stephen Sondheim(
Recording
)
100 editions published between 1973 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Catherine Zeta-Jones makes her long-awaited Broadway debut in an intimate version of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical. Joining her in this production is stage and screen icon Angela Lansbury
100 editions published between 1973 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Catherine Zeta-Jones makes her long-awaited Broadway debut in an intimate version of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical. Joining her in this production is stage and screen icon Angela Lansbury
West Side story by
Leonard Bernstein(
Recording
)
195 editions published between 1957 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hayley Westenra and Vittorio Grigolo sing songs from the musical "West Side Story," including "Jet Songs," "America," "A Boy Like That," and more
195 editions published between 1957 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hayley Westenra and Vittorio Grigolo sing songs from the musical "West Side Story," including "Jet Songs," "America," "A Boy Like That," and more
Sondheim on music : minor details and major decisions by
Mark Eden Horowitz(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2003 and 2019 in English and held by 1,774 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Over a three-day period in 1997, Mark Eden Horowitz sat down with Stephen Sondheim in his Turtle Bay home and explored Sondheim's creative process. Beginning with a discussion of his latest work, Passion, and working back in time to Pacific Overtures, this collection of interviews details Sondheim's meticulous work as a composer. Among the topics discussed are Sondheim's approaches to dramatizing with music and lyrics; the creation and use of motifs and thematic material; the use of harmony, melody, and rhythm to reflect character; the structuring of a score; the use of pastiche; and the practical aspects of collaboration. The conversations also include amusing anecdotes about his shows, Sondheim's musings on art and musical theater, reflections on the evolution of theater music, and thoughts on the influences of those who came before him." "In addition, the book includes Sondheim's list of "Songs I Wish I'd Written (At Least in Part)," his reasons behind some of those choices, and messages he received from composers and lyricists whose songs were included on the list. The work is complemented by a comprehensive listing of all of Sondheim's musical works - the most complete discography of Sondheim recordings to date - and publishing information for all his songs and scores, including vocal ranges."--Jacket
10 editions published between 2003 and 2019 in English and held by 1,774 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Over a three-day period in 1997, Mark Eden Horowitz sat down with Stephen Sondheim in his Turtle Bay home and explored Sondheim's creative process. Beginning with a discussion of his latest work, Passion, and working back in time to Pacific Overtures, this collection of interviews details Sondheim's meticulous work as a composer. Among the topics discussed are Sondheim's approaches to dramatizing with music and lyrics; the creation and use of motifs and thematic material; the use of harmony, melody, and rhythm to reflect character; the structuring of a score; the use of pastiche; and the practical aspects of collaboration. The conversations also include amusing anecdotes about his shows, Sondheim's musings on art and musical theater, reflections on the evolution of theater music, and thoughts on the influences of those who came before him." "In addition, the book includes Sondheim's list of "Songs I Wish I'd Written (At Least in Part)," his reasons behind some of those choices, and messages he received from composers and lyricists whose songs were included on the list. The work is complemented by a comprehensive listing of all of Sondheim's musical works - the most complete discography of Sondheim recordings to date - and publishing information for all his songs and scores, including vocal ranges."--Jacket
Reds by
Warren Beatty(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"L'histoire vraie de John Reed, le militant communiste, journaliste, et écrivain américain qui fit la chronique de la révolution russe de 1917, auteur de "Dix jours qui ébranlèrent le monde" (Ten Days that Shook the World) et de sa compagne, Louise Bryant, fervente féministe." -- R004507028
34 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,557 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"L'histoire vraie de John Reed, le militant communiste, journaliste, et écrivain américain qui fit la chronique de la révolution russe de 1917, auteur de "Dix jours qui ébranlèrent le monde" (Ten Days that Shook the World) et de sa compagne, Louise Bryant, fervente féministe." -- R004507028
Into the woods by
Stephen Sondheim(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fairy tale characters materialize in the woods and help a childless couple on their quest after they seek help from a witch
41 editions published between 1987 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fairy tale characters materialize in the woods and help a childless couple on their quest after they seek help from a witch
West Side story : a musical by
Leonard Bernstein(
Book
)
42 editions published between 1956 and 2012 in English and German and held by 1,371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The feud between two New York teenage gangs abruptly ends the brief happiness shared by Maria, a Puerto Rican girl, and Tony, a member of the Jets. In his attempt to defend a fellow Jet, Tony kills Maria's brother and shortly thereafter is killed by Maria's rejected fiancé
42 editions published between 1956 and 2012 in English and German and held by 1,371 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The feud between two New York teenage gangs abruptly ends the brief happiness shared by Maria, a Puerto Rican girl, and Tony, a member of the Jets. In his attempt to defend a fellow Jet, Tony kills Maria's brother and shortly thereafter is killed by Maria's rejected fiancé
Into the woods by
Stephen Sondheim(
Book
)
28 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and Swedish and held by 1,369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interwoven with such classics as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Ridinghood, is the story of the baker and his wife, whose longing for a child is thwarted by a mischievous witch who lives next door
28 editions published between 1986 and 2014 in English and Swedish and held by 1,369 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interwoven with such classics as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Ridinghood, is the story of the baker and his wife, whose longing for a child is thwarted by a mischievous witch who lives next door
West side story by
Burton D Fisher(
)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1,259 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
University Theatre, the San Juan Drama Festival, Barry B. Yellen, managing director, Lehman Engel, musical director presents Carol Taylor, Frank Green, Rita Tanno, in "West Side Story," based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, production staged by John O'Shaughnessy, original choreography re-created by Tom Abbott, with Ronn Cummins, Vic Vallaro, Jaime Sánchez, Lonnie Davis, Vince Baggetta, John Mineo, Robbin Miller, Joel Craig, Margo DeBarr, Dave Starr, Michael Sargeant, Steve Ross and Joe E. Marks, production designed by Jack Bates, technical director Bert Breazeale, assistant musical director Oscar Kosarin, lighting by John Fiorello, production stage manager William Weaver
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 1,259 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
University Theatre, the San Juan Drama Festival, Barry B. Yellen, managing director, Lehman Engel, musical director presents Carol Taylor, Frank Green, Rita Tanno, in "West Side Story," based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, production staged by John O'Shaughnessy, original choreography re-created by Tom Abbott, with Ronn Cummins, Vic Vallaro, Jaime Sánchez, Lonnie Davis, Vince Baggetta, John Mineo, Robbin Miller, Joel Craig, Margo DeBarr, Dave Starr, Michael Sargeant, Steve Ross and Joe E. Marks, production designed by Jack Bates, technical director Bert Breazeale, assistant musical director Oscar Kosarin, lighting by John Fiorello, production stage manager William Weaver
Sweeney Todd : the demon barber of Fleet Street by
Stephen Sondheim(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,202 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Times are hard in 1846 London and one must make do. So Nellie Lovett adds something extra to the meat pies she peddles on Fleet Street. The secret ingredient: freshly murdered victims of her partner in crime, barber Sweeney Todd
19 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,202 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Times are hard in 1846 London and one must make do. So Nellie Lovett adds something extra to the meat pies she peddles on Fleet Street. The secret ingredient: freshly murdered victims of her partner in crime, barber Sweeney Todd
Company; a musical comedy by
Stephen Sondheim(
Book
)
25 editions published between 1969 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Company is a funny, sophisticated exploration of love and commitment as seen through the eyes of a charming perpetual bachelor questioning his single state and his enthusiastically married, slightly envious friends."
25 editions published between 1969 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Company is a funny, sophisticated exploration of love and commitment as seen through the eyes of a charming perpetual bachelor questioning his single state and his enthusiastically married, slightly envious friends."
Sunday in the park with George by
Stephen Sondheim(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A musical interpretation of George Seurat's painting "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" ; based loosely on Seurat's life
35 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,157 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A musical interpretation of George Seurat's painting "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" ; based loosely on Seurat's life
Pacific overtures by
Stephen Sondheim(
Book
)
23 editions published between 1976 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kennedy Center presents the Harold Prince production, in association with Ruth Mitchell "Pacific Overtures," starring Mako, with Soon-Teck Oh, Yuki Shimoda, Sab Shimono, Isao Sato, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman, additional material by Hugh Wheeler, scenic production designed by Boris Aronson, costumes designed by Florence Klotz, lighting designed by Tharon Musser, orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, music direction by Paul Gemignani, dance music by Daniel Troob, Kabuki consultant Haruki Fujimoto, masks & dolls by E.J. Taylor, choreography by Patricia Birch, production directed by Harold Prince
23 editions published between 1976 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kennedy Center presents the Harold Prince production, in association with Ruth Mitchell "Pacific Overtures," starring Mako, with Soon-Teck Oh, Yuki Shimoda, Sab Shimono, Isao Sato, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman, additional material by Hugh Wheeler, scenic production designed by Boris Aronson, costumes designed by Florence Klotz, lighting designed by Tharon Musser, orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, music direction by Paul Gemignani, dance music by Daniel Troob, Kabuki consultant Haruki Fujimoto, masks & dolls by E.J. Taylor, choreography by Patricia Birch, production directed by Harold Prince
Into the woods by
Stephen Sondheim(
Recording
)
35 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical comes to the big screen accompanied by a soundtrack that features performances from Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, and Johnny Depp
35 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical comes to the big screen accompanied by a soundtrack that features performances from Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, and Johnny Depp
Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street : a musical thriller by
Stephen Sondheim(
Book
)
8 editions published between 1979 and 2002 in English and held by 1,065 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performances by the State Opera of South Australia with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, directed by Gale Edwards, conductor and chorus master: Timothy Sexton, choreography by Kelly Aykers, costume design by Gabriela Tylesova, main cast members are: Lyndon Terracini, Gaye Macfarlane, Angus Wood, Jennifer Kneale, Douglas McNicol, Carol Young, Rodney Dobson, Brian Gilbertson, Grant Smith, John Greene and Adam Goodburn, ensemble cast members: Cherie Boogaart, Tass Buoyessis, Deborah Caddy, Catherine Campbell, Peter Deane, Adam Goodburn, Kent Green, Kristen Hardy, Joanna McWaters, Sharon Olde, Kerry Sampson, Valentyna Solowij, David Thelander, Andrew Turner and Chistopher Webb
8 editions published between 1979 and 2002 in English and held by 1,065 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performances by the State Opera of South Australia with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, directed by Gale Edwards, conductor and chorus master: Timothy Sexton, choreography by Kelly Aykers, costume design by Gabriela Tylesova, main cast members are: Lyndon Terracini, Gaye Macfarlane, Angus Wood, Jennifer Kneale, Douglas McNicol, Carol Young, Rodney Dobson, Brian Gilbertson, Grant Smith, John Greene and Adam Goodburn, ensemble cast members: Cherie Boogaart, Tass Buoyessis, Deborah Caddy, Catherine Campbell, Peter Deane, Adam Goodburn, Kent Green, Kristen Hardy, Joanna McWaters, Sharon Olde, Kerry Sampson, Valentyna Solowij, David Thelander, Andrew Turner and Chistopher Webb
Gypsy by
Mervyn LeRoy(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1962 and 2016 in English and held by 1,059 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mama Rose lives to see her younger daughter, June, succeed on Broadway by way of vaudeville. But, June runs away and gets married. Rose then turns her hope and attention to her elder, less obviously talented, daughter Louise. However, having her headlining as a stripper at Minsky's Burlesque is not what she initially has in mind. Louise changes her name to Gypsy Rose Lee. She has a volatile relationship with her overly ambitious mother
28 editions published between 1962 and 2016 in English and held by 1,059 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mama Rose lives to see her younger daughter, June, succeed on Broadway by way of vaudeville. But, June runs away and gets married. Rose then turns her hope and attention to her elder, less obviously talented, daughter Louise. However, having her headlining as a stripper at Minsky's Burlesque is not what she initially has in mind. Louise changes her name to Gypsy Rose Lee. She has a volatile relationship with her overly ambitious mother
Candide : comic operetta in two acts by
Burton D Fisher(
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 1,010 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 1,010 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Candide by
Leonard Bernstein(
Recording
)
20 editions published between 1986 and 2018 in English and held by 984 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New York City Opera
20 editions published between 1986 and 2018 in English and held by 984 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New York City Opera
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Related Identities
- Laurents, Arthur Other Interviewee Librettist Adapter Director Bibliographic antecedent Honoree Author Lyricist Composer
- Bernstein, Leonard 1918-1990 Other Interviewee Arranger Performer Librettist Conductor Author Contributor Instrumentalist Composer
- Wheeler, Hugh 1912-1987 Other Lyricist Librettist Adapter Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Honoree Author Contributor
- Lapine, James Other Interviewee Librettist Lyricist Scenarist Director Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author Conductor
- Robbins, Jerome Other Interviewee Performer Producer Director Conceptor Choreographer Author Contributor Creator
- Gemignani, Paul Other Performer Conductor Actor Instrumentalist
- Todd, Sweeney (Legendary character)
- Peters, Bernadette Other Interviewee Performer Singer Speaker Author Actor
- Furth, George 1932-2008 Other Contributor Librettist Speaker Author Editor Honoree
- Styne, Jule 1905-1994 Author Composer
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Barbers Bond, C. G.--(Christopher Godfrey), Bryant, Louise, Cinderella--(Legendary character) Composers England--London England--London--Fleet Street Entertainers Fairy tales Families Fictitious characters First loves Gangs Great Britain Griffith, Robert E Immigrants Incantations Laurents, Arthur Lee, Gypsy Rose, Little Red Riding Hood (Tale) Lloyd Webber, Andrew, Magic Man-woman relationships Meat grinders Murder Musicals Musicals (Sondheim, Stephen) Musicals--Analysis, appreciation Musicals--Excerpts Musicals--Librettos New York (State) Painters Prince, Harold, Rapunzel (Tale) Reed, John, Revenge Revolution (Soviet Union : 1917-1921) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare, William) Serial murderers Seurat, Georges, Shakespeare, William, Sondheim, Stephen Songs Soviet Union Stripteasers Thrillers (Motion pictures) Todd, Sweeney (Legendary character) United States Vaudeville Voyages and travels
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Alternative Names
Sondheim
Sondheim, S.
Sondheim, Stepen
Sondheim, Stephen 1930-
Sondheim Stephen Joshua
Sondheim, Stephen (Joshua), 1930-
Sondheimas S.
Sondhein, Stephen
Soudheim S.
Stephanus Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim American composer and lyricist
Stephen Sondheim americký hudební skladatel a textař
Stephen Sondheim Amerikaans componist
Stephen Sondheim amerikai zeneszerző, dalszövegíró, 1930-
Stephen Sondheim Amerikan besteci ve söz yazarı
Stephen Sondheim amerikansk kompositör och sångtextförfattare
Stephen Sondheim compositeur et librettiste
Stephen Sondheim compositore e commediografo statunitense
Stephen Sondheim US-amerikanischer Musicalkomponist und -texter
Steven Sondheim
Stīvens Sondheims
Στίβεν Σόντχαϊμ Αμερικανός συνθέτης και στιχουργός
Сондхайм С.
Сондхайм, Стивен
Сондхейм Стивен
Стивен Сондхајм
Ռյոնի Զոնդհայմ
סטיבן סונדהיים
استفان سوندهایم
ستيفن سونديم
손드하임, 스티븐 1930-
스티븐 손드하임
スティーヴン・サンドハイム
史蒂芬·桑坦
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