Stephen Sondheim Biography

Stephen Sondheim biography

Quick Facts

NAME: Stephen Joshua Sondheim
OCCUPATION: Songwriter, Writer
BIRTH DATE: March 22, 1930 (Age: 82)
PLACE OF BIRTH: New York City, New York
ZODIAC SIGN: Aries

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Stephen Sondheim is perhaps the best-known American composer and lyricist in musical theatrer. He works include Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and Assassins.

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Profile

Mentored by Oscar Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim is perhaps the best-known and greatest lyricist and composer for musical theater of all time. His most famous scores include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George and Into the Woods. He also wrote the lyrics for West Side Story and Gypsy. He has won eight Tony Awards, an Oscar and multiple Grammys.