(text by Rev. Randolph W.B. Becker, set to music by Adolphus Hailstork ( Read more... )

19 February, 2010

Stephen Sondheim is a genius. A brilliant lyricist, and - in my opinion - an even more masterful composer, the fact that he is able to so effectively write character-driven satire (Into the Woods); unforgettable and heart-rending lyrics (West Side Story, among others); and pieces as light as the pure comedy A Funny Thing ( Read more... )