Sondheim on Newsnight 1990

@gvsharon 3 years ago

There is certainly nothing haphazard about Sondheim, is there? I am so grateful to have him in our lives. And he is so willing to work with people with new ideas for his music. I saw a production of Pacific Overtures by a small, Asian theatre company in Los Angeles some years ago. They had pared down the original large cast show to fit their small cast and small performance space. It was just wonderful. I learned that they had approached Sondheim for permission to adapt the show for their company. Not only did he grant permission, he worked with them personally to make the show fit their needs. Wow! I just love him so much!

@colinwaterson7493 4 years ago

God, he's brilliant isn't he?

@roysonline 1 year ago

It still feels like a personal bereavement. I often remember watching him watching the students on a televised workshop. Leaning forward, head slightly cocked and so caring and intent on getting the best possible performance from them.

@scottdavis7730 3 years ago

Thank you so much for posting this. Every time I hear Sondheim explain his work it just blows my mind. In 200 years when the Stones and Elton are distant memories, people will still go to Sondheim musicals.