Stephen Sondheim
1930 - 2021
General Information
Bio
(1930-2021) Composer, lyricist. Stephen Sondheim was born in Manhattan, New York, and died in Roxbury, Connecticut. He was known for more than a half-century of contributions to musical theatre.
Full Name
Stephen Sondheim
Locations
New York
Author's Timeline
1930
BIRTH
Stephen Joshua Sondheim was born in Manhattan, New York, on March 22, 1930.
1930
RESIDENCE
As a child in the 1930s, Mr. Sondheim lived on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York.
1957
LITWORK
West Side Story
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "West Side Story."
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "West Side Story."
1959
LITWORK
Gypsy: A Musical Fable
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Gypsy."
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Gypsy."
1962
LITWORK
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum."
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum."
1970
LITWORK
Company
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Company."
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Company."
1971
LITWORK
Follies
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Follies."
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Follies."
1973
LITWORK
A Little Night Music
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "A Little Night Music."
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "A Little Night Music."
1979
LITWORK
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
1986
LITWORK
Into The Woods
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Into The Woods."
Mr. Sondheim wrote the lyrics for the musical, "Into The Woods."
2010
LITWORK
Finishing the Hat: Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) with Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes
Knopf
0679439072 / 978-0679439073
Memoir.
Knopf
0679439072 / 978-0679439073
Memoir.
2011
LITWORK
Look, I Made a Hat: Collected Lyrics (1981���2011) with Attendant Comments, Amplifications, Dogmas, Harangues, Digressions, Anecdo
Knopf
030759341X / 978-0307593412
Memoir.
Knopf
030759341X / 978-0307593412
Memoir.
2021
DEATH
Stephen Sondheim died at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut, on November 26, 2021.
2021
INTERMENT
Stephen Sondheim was interred at Ferncliff Cemetery and Mausoleum in Hartsdale, Westchester County, New York.
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