Sondheim, Stephen
Overview
| Works: | 2,431 works in 6,923 publications in 11 languages and 130,949 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Musical films Film adaptations Musicals Librettos Original cast recordings Romance films Filmed musicals Criticism, interpretation, etc Horror films |
| Roles: | Author, Lyricist, Composer, Librettist, Performer, Instrumentalist, Interviewee, Singer, Bibliographic antecedent, Author of screenplay, Musician, Other, Contributor, Conceptor, Speaker, Recipient, Arranger, Commentator, Author of introduction, Creator, Scenarist, Editor, Dedicatee, Actor |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Stephen Sondheim
- 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 & Co. by Craig Zadan( Book )
- Sondheim by Martin Gottfried( Book )
- Sondheim and Lloyd-Webber : the new musical by Stephen Citron( Book )
- Art isn't easy : the achievement of Stephen Sondheim by Joanne Lesley Gordon( Book )
- How Sondheim found his sound by Steve Swayne( 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 )
- The Sondheim review( )
- Sondheim, a celebration at Carnegie Hall by Stephen Sondheim( Visual )
- 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 )
- The Oxford handbook of Sondheim studies by Robert Gordon( Book )
- Six by Sondheim( Visual )
- Sweeney Todd : the demon barber of Fleet Street by Mark Salisbury( Book )
- Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical by Robert L McLaughlin( Book )
- Lord Grade, Martin Starger, Robert Fryer, and Harold Prince present Merrily we roll along : a new musical by Stephen Sondheim( )
- Into the woods by Stephen Sondheim( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Stephen Sondheim
West Side Story by
Robert Wise(
Visual
)
191 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 6,107 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
191 editions published between 1961 and 2015 in 9 languages and held by 6,107 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
West Side story : original Broadway cast recording by
Leonard Bernstein(
Recording
)
273 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 5,263 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Program notes and synopsis by Roy Hemming, in English with German, French and Italian translations (36 p. : ill.) inserted in container
273 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 5,263 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Program notes and synopsis by Roy Hemming, in English with German, French and Italian translations (36 p. : ill.) inserted in container
Into the woods by
Stephen Sondheim(
Visual
)
64 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 3,420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Een bakker en zijn vrouw kunnen geen kinderen krijgen omdat hun familie door de heks is vervloekt. In ruil voor het opheffen van de vloek moeten zij in het bos vier voorwerpen voor de heks halen
64 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 3,420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Een bakker en zijn vrouw kunnen geen kinderen krijgen omdat hun familie door de heks is vervloekt. In ruil voor het opheffen van de vloek moeten zij in het bos vier voorwerpen voor de heks halen
Sweeney Todd : the demon barber of Fleet street by
Tim Burton(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 2,923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the play, in which the title character is not only a barber, but also a thief and murderer. Sweeney Todd seeks revenge against the judge who once deported him to Australia, an act that led to the death of Todd's beloved wife
23 editions published between 1984 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 2,923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the play, in which the title character is not only a barber, but also a thief and murderer. Sweeney Todd seeks revenge against the judge who once deported him to Australia, an act that led to the death of Todd's beloved wife
A little night music : original Broadway cast recording by
Stephen Sondheim(
Recording
)
106 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,314 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
106 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 2,314 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
Gypsy : the new Broadway cast recording by
Jule Styne(
Recording
)
46 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bernadette Peters is a surprising gem in the main role as Mama Rose, Tammy Blanchard convincingly blooms into the famous Gypsy Rose Lee, and the rest of the cast and crew shine on their own merit in this revival of a Broadway classic
46 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bernadette Peters is a surprising gem in the main role as Mama Rose, Tammy Blanchard convincingly blooms into the famous Gypsy Rose Lee, and the rest of the cast and crew shine on their own merit in this revival of a Broadway classic
Into the woods by
Stephen Sondheim(
Book
)
48 editions published between 1986 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,722 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
48 editions published between 1986 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,722 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
Reds by
Warren Beatty(
Visual
)
36 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the story of John Reed, journalist, and Louise Bryant, feminist, during the years following World War I, and their connections with Emma Goldman, Grigory Zinovyev, and other figures of the Russian Revolution. The radical American journalist becomes involved with the Communist revolution in Russia hoping to bring its spirit and idealism to the United States
36 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,591 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the story of John Reed, journalist, and Louise Bryant, feminist, during the years following World War I, and their connections with Emma Goldman, Grigory Zinovyev, and other figures of the Russian Revolution. The radical American journalist becomes involved with the Communist revolution in Russia hoping to bring its spirit and idealism to the United States
Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street : a musical thriller by
Stephen Sondheim(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1979 and 2007 in English and held by 1,524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Barber Sweeney Todd returns to London seeking revenge for the loss of his wife and daughter by killing customers and dropping to the shop downstairs to be made into meat pies by Mrs. Lovett. Includes sketches and photographs from several productions
10 editions published between 1979 and 2007 in English and held by 1,524 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Barber Sweeney Todd returns to London seeking revenge for the loss of his wife and daughter by killing customers and dropping to the shop downstairs to be made into meat pies by Mrs. Lovett. Includes sketches and photographs from several productions
West Side story : a musical by
Leonard Bernstein(
Book
)
50 editions published between 1956 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,453 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
50 editions published between 1956 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,453 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 : original cast recording by
Stephen Sondheim(
Recording
)
30 editions published between 1987 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1: Prologue: Into the Woods 11:58; 2: Cindrella at the Grave 1:14; 3: Hello, Little Girl 2:32; 4: I Guess This Is Goodbyej Maybe They're Magic 2:02; 5: I Know Things Now 1:48; 6: A Very Nice Prince First Midnight Giants in the Sky 5:18; 7: Agony 2:26; 8: It Takes Two 2:47; 9: Stay with Me 2:40; 10: On the Steps of the Palace 2:34; 11: Ever After 2:19; 12: Act II Prologue: So Happy 3:48; 13: Agony 2:15; 14: Lament 2:03; 15: Any moment Moments in the woods 4:56; 16: Your fault 4:43; 17: No More 4:11; 18: No One is Alone 3:44; 19: Finale: Children Will Listen 5:09
30 editions published between 1987 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,342 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1: Prologue: Into the Woods 11:58; 2: Cindrella at the Grave 1:14; 3: Hello, Little Girl 2:32; 4: I Guess This Is Goodbyej Maybe They're Magic 2:02; 5: I Know Things Now 1:48; 6: A Very Nice Prince First Midnight Giants in the Sky 5:18; 7: Agony 2:26; 8: It Takes Two 2:47; 9: Stay with Me 2:40; 10: On the Steps of the Palace 2:34; 11: Ever After 2:19; 12: Act II Prologue: So Happy 3:48; 13: Agony 2:15; 14: Lament 2:03; 15: Any moment Moments in the woods 4:56; 16: Your fault 4:43; 17: No More 4:11; 18: No One is Alone 3:44; 19: Finale: Children Will Listen 5:09
Sunday in the park with George by
Stephen Sondheim(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Broadway musical loosely based on the life of artist Georges Seurat
44 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Broadway musical loosely based on the life of artist Georges Seurat
Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street : a musical thriller by
Stephen Sondheim(
)
55 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
55 editions published between 1979 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Company; a musical comedy by
Stephen Sondheim(
Book
)
26 editions published between 1969 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,219 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."
26 editions published between 1969 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,219 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."
Candide by
Leonard Bernstein(
Recording
)
22 editions published between 1986 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New York City Opera
22 editions published between 1986 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,191 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New York City Opera
Pacific overtures by
Stephen Sondheim(
Book
)
22 editions published between 1976 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,149 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
22 editions published between 1976 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 1,149 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
Company : original Broadway cast recording by
Stephen Sondheim(
Recording
)
40 editions published between 1970 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A bachelor observes the the pros and cons of marriage
40 editions published between 1970 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A bachelor observes the the pros and cons of marriage
Gypsy by
Mervyn LeRoy(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1962 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,096 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
19 editions published between 1962 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,096 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
Sondheim on music : minor details and major decisions by
Mark Eden Horowitz(
Book
)
9 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and held by 1,069 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
9 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and held by 1,069 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
Lord Grade, Martin Starger, Robert Fryer, and Harold Prince present Merrily we roll along : a new musical by
Stephen Sondheim(
)
29 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
29 editions published between 1981 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Bernstein, Leonard 1918-1990 Interviewee Arranger Performer Librettist Conductor Author Contributor Instrumentalist Composer
- Laurents, Arthur Other Interviewee Librettist Adapter Director Author of screenplay Honoree Author Lyricist Composer
- Wheeler, Hugh 1912-1987 Other Lyricist Librettist Adapter Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author Contributor
- Lapine, James Other Interviewee Librettist Lyricist Scenarist Conductor Director Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author
- Gemignani, Paul Other Performer Actor Conductor Creator Instrumentalist
- Robbins, Jerome Other Interviewee Performer Producer Director Conceptor Choreographer Author Contributor
- Styne, Jule 1905-1994 Author Composer
- Tamblyn, Russ Other Singer Performer Contributor Actor
- Furth, George 1932-2008 Other Librettist Speaker Author Contributor Editor Honoree
- Todd, Sweeney (Legendary character)
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Associated Subjects
Barbers Bond, C. G.--(Christopher Godfrey), Bryant, Louise, Cinderella--(Legendary character) Composers England--London England--London--Fleet Street Fairy tales Families Fictitious characters First loves Gangs Great Britain Griffith, Robert E Immigrants Incantations Jazz Laurents, Arthur Lee, Gypsy Rose, Little Red Riding Hood (Tale) Magic Man-woman relationships Meat grinders Motion picture music Murder Musicals Musicals--Analysis, appreciation Musicals--Excerpts Musicals--Librettos Musicals--Vocal scores with piano New York (State) New York (State)--New York 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
Alternative Names
Sondheim
Sondheim, S.
Sondheim, Stepen
Sondheim, Stephen 1930-
Sondheim, Stephen Joshua.
Sondheim, Stephen (Joshua), 1930-
Sondhein, Stephen
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 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, 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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German (26)
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Danish (3)
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