Fascinating Sondheim Article

By John Lahr.

Pre-Sunday in the Park, so some of the points raised are negated by the later pieces.

A fascinating read, and brilliantly written. I don't agree with everything said, but brilliant nonetheless
John Lahr: Essays on Star Turns - Stephen Sondheim

Yes, thanks for posting that. Mr. Lahr once again proves why he is my favorite theatre expert, as well as the most trustworthy reviewer in New York. Brilliantly written!

Bump.

This was very interesting, thanks.

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Updated On: 2/7/06 at 06:39 PM

I had never read that before and I loved it. Thank you. :)

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dziekuje, ale jestem mezczyna.

You're right paradox, Sunday did depart from a lot of the kind of thing with which Lahr takes issue in Sondheim's work. But I don't think he fully considered some of the scores which he mentioned, or was perhaps to quick to dismiss. "Not While I'm Around" is a great example of what Sondheim is capable of when he drops his defenses and allows himself to write a song of complete emotional honesty. While one could further analyze it's placement, and what ultimatley becomes of the character who sings it, the song is still proof that irony is not the driving force of everything he does.

I'd like to hear more of what you all think about this.