Difference between revisions of "Stephen Sondheim"
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Musical - theatre composer, changed the face of modern musical theatre, has written music/lyrics for over 21 works, won Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1985), 6 Tony Awards. Notable works include 'Sweeney Todd' (1984), 'Sunday in the Park With George' (1984), and 'Gypsy' (1959). Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015). | Musical - theatre composer, changed the face of modern musical theatre, has written music/lyrics for over 21 works, won Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1985), 6 Tony Awards. Notable works include 'Sweeney Todd' (1984), 'Sunday in the Park With George' (1984), and 'Gypsy' (1959). Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015). | ||
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==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== |
Revision as of 15:19, 15 February 2016
Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1930 -
Occupation
Composer
Notable Achievements
Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Presidential Medal of Freedom
Description
Musical - theatre composer, changed the face of modern musical theatre, has written music/lyrics for over 21 works, won Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1985), 6 Tony Awards. Notable works include 'Sweeney Todd' (1984), 'Sunday in the Park With George' (1984), and 'Gypsy' (1959). Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2015).