Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia

The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference volume on the works of the prolific composer and lyricist, providing detailed information about his career, apprenticeship, early work, television work, and major works.

Format: Hardback
Length: 652 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference volume dedicated to the life and work of the prolific composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim. This authoritative resource offers readers a wealth of detailed information about Sondheim's artistic journey, from his early apprenticeship with Oscar Hammerstein II to his collaborations with Leonard Bernstein and his work on television. The encyclopedias entries cover all of Sondheim's major works, including Assassins, Company, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Gypsy, Into the Woods, A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, and West Side Story. Additionally, the encyclopedia includes entries that focus on Sondheim's key collaborators, such as lyricists and directors, providing a comprehensive overview of his creative process and the impact of his work on the world of musical theater. With its extensive coverage and insightful analysis, The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this legendary composer and lyricist.

Weight: 1354g
Dimension: 262 x 186 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538115862