Sondheim Quotes

I think I enjoy Sondheim so much because of the lyrics. The lyrics, the cornucopia of options. Alice Ripley

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That's one of the beauties of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim and their work together. They have such a depth to the emotional exploration of the story that they're telling, but there's always a release, and the release is a laugh. Annaleigh Ashford

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Because I am the biggest musical theater nerd, I worship Sondheim. Beanie Feldstein

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No One Is Alone by Stephen Sondheim is all about thinking for yourself and being your own person. Bernadette Peters

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Stephen Sondheim I am in awe of. Christoph Waltz

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I think Stephen Sondheim is a - and I hardly ever use this word - but this is as close as it gets to a genius. Christoph Waltz

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I compare Stephen Sondheim with humor, because humor is unanalyzable. You can't analyze humor. You just have to get through it. Elaine Stritch

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I don't think it's that I don't like Sondheim. It's that I find it really... I don't know how to describe it. Doing it is the most extraordinary thing. Because it's like Shakespeare times 100 with singing. It's that satisfying - and that demanding. Imelda Staunton

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I am thrilled to receive the Sondheim Award from the wonderful Signature Theatre. I have already received the invaluable gift of over twenty-five years of collaboration and friendship with Steve. Now I get to have his award, too! James Lapine

I first started listening to Sondheim's work when I was a kid. Josh Groban

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We got to see Sondheim shows, 'Phantom of the Opera,' 'Cats' and all sorts of stuff. When you're 10 or 11 years old, it's just magnificent. The story-telling, the music - it lifts you out of your seat. Josh Groban

Musically, I'm a huge fan of Stephen Sondheim, and I love, love 'Sweeney Todd.' Keala Settle

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I'm a devotee of Stephen Sondheim. I think he's a genius. Kenneth Branagh

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My favorite show tune has got to be Stephen Sondheim's 'I Remember Sky.' It's probably the saddest song of all time; I sing it to myself in the mirror. No, I am kidding. That's the joke. Laura Benanti

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The thing about Sondheim is that it does get very cerebral. You do need a faculty with words and a love for the lyrics to not just pull it off, but to have an appreciation for it. Lea Salonga

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I had no idea how difficult Sondheim's music would be. All through the rehearsals, I kept flubbing. There were so many tempo changes. I could never get through the opening number without any mistakes. One day, I went up to Hal Prince and offered to leave the show. He laughed it off. He said, 'Don't be silly. That's why we have tryouts.' Mako

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When Sondheim was visiting the Library of Congress, where the manuscript of 'Porgy and Bess' is housed, he was so overcome with emotion while holding the score in his hands that he shed a tear. He shed several tears, but one of the tears actually fell onto the original manuscript. And he was horrified. Michael Feinstein

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If I could play any role in any musical, it would be Desiree in 'A Little Night Music' - Oh my, it is perfection. The character gets to be funny, beautiful, sexy and smart all at the same time and have two men fighting over her. The show is Stephen Sondheim at his absolute best... need I say more? Nancy Allen

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The three theater peeps I would love to dine with are Mel Brooks, because he is so funny; Stephen Sondheim, because he is a god-like genius; and Ethel Merman, to compare notes on fabulous belting. Nancy Allen

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Hollywood has always seen Sondheim as a caviar brand unsuitable for a popcorn industry. Richard Corliss

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Technically, 'Kukla, Fran and Ollie' was a kids' show, but adults watched almost religiously - and we're talking adult adults, celebrated adults - including James Thurber, Orson Welles, John Steinbeck, Adlai E. Stevenson and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Tom Shales

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Both of my parents are actors and directors and whatnot. My dad loves really solid, old school, Broadway musicals, and one of them is 'Assassins' by Stephen Sondheim. All of the successful or non-successful assassins that have ever existed in the United States come together, and they talk about their killing or attempts through songs. Will Rothhaar

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