The musical theater giant’s death at 91 leaves behind an enduring and influential legacy.
There are giants in the sky, andStephen Sondheimis now among their number.
A new film adaptation from Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner is coming to cinemas in December.
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The show was a hit, winning Best Musical at the Tony Awards, following its 1962 Broadway debut.
But Sondheim’s score was not particularly lauded at the time.
Pennebaker about the recording of the cast album.
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Many artists have covered it since, including Judy Collins, Kenny Rogers, and Barbra Streisand.
In 1976, Collins' rendition won the Grammy for Song of the Year.
Set on a yacht, a mystery game turns into a macabre gathering in this Agatha Christie-esque tale.
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The original production won the Tony for Best Musical.
In 2007, Tim Burton directed a film adaptation starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.
The original production starred Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters and has been revived numerous times since.
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Sondheim’s artistic memoirsFinishing the HatandLook, I Made a Hattake their titles from lyrics from this musical.
It remains one of his most enduring and oft-revived works.
In 2014, Rob Marshall directed a film adaptation starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and others.
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Assassins
Originally considered an Off Broadway oddity,Assassinshas only risen in esteem over the years.
A production is currently running Off Broadway starring Will Swenson, Brandon Uranowitz, and Tavi Gevinson.
Madonna famously performed the track at the 1991 Oscars wearing in a look inspired by Marilyn Monroe.
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Later Sondheim became a mentor and collaborator to Lin-Manuel Miranda, giving notes on the work that would becomeHamilton.
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