First published 2025
This collection gathers Stephen Sondheim's theatrical compositions spanning his later creative period. The volume contains songs from major productions including Into the Woods, Assassins, Passion, and Road Show. Sondheim presents his lyrics alongside musical notations, offering insight into his compositional process during these decades. The book includes material from both Broadway successes and lesser-known works, documenting how Sondheim continued to push theatrical songwriting boundaries well into his seventies. Readers encounter the intricate wordplay and musical complexity that defined his mature period, from the fairy tale deconstructions of Into the Woods to the historical meditations of Assassins. The collection serves as both a practical resource for performers and a window into the mind of American musical theater's most sophisticated lyricist-composer.
Genres: 20th-century, music
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: artistic-process, creative-evolution
Period: 1985-2010
Paperback · Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation