Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
mfaye9
Stand-by Joined: 7/19/10
#1Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 5:00pm
I'm not the biggest Buzzfeed fan, but this article is really worth a look. Some great perspectives from a lot of great performers.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/louispeitzman/look-you-made-a-hat?utm_term=.ml245P6PVv#.xkyddXKl5
#2Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 5:13pmThat's great. I never knew Mia Farrow was so close to him. I wonder why After Eight wasn't asked for a quote, though.
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#2Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 5:17pmOh, he'll come in to fart his opinion in t-minus 10...9....8...
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
#3Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 5:41pmHas Sondheim written a really great tune yet?
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#4Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 5:43pmI have to say Mia Farrow's quote made my BS detector go off. And Martha Plimpton's story is remarkably jejune.
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#5Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 6:11pmI love Billy Magnussen's quote.
#6Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 6:13pmI love Billy Magnussen.
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
#7Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 6:13pm
"Has Sondheim written a really great tune yet?"
Yes. A ton.
#8Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 6:38pmIn the history of Broadway there are a handful who stand above the rest. He has not composed any of my all time favorite musicals yet when I page through my copy of Finishing the Hat, I am spellbound by his use of the language. He is a genius and it is both fitting and heartwarming to read those comments.
#9Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 6:52pm
I like Hunter Ryan Herdlicka's story.
I can't believe I never noticed the lyric change until this article.
....but the world goes 'round
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#10Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 6:54pmWow. Reading these tributes has me in tears.
#11Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 6:55pm
I love the word jejeune.
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#12Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 7:23pmAll those incredible talents and the best Buzzfeed could come up with as a tag for the end was, "More News About Anna Kendrick".
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
#13Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 8:24pm
Love Benanti's quote: "I wanted to sing music that transports us to the most important place one can travel, our hearts."
Also, first time I saw Cheno talk about Sondheim. I know she sometimes sings "Green Finch and Linnet Bird" but I don't think I've ever seen her mention him in any interview she's had.
Martha Plimptons quote is so beautiful.
God, I love the man. I could read books on peoples interpretations of his songs and what he means to them.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#14Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 8:56pmSome really weird photos were chosen for this.
#15Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 9:08pm
Martha Plimpton put genuine thought and emotion behind her words.
Anna Kendrick had a publicist write something.
#16Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 9:21pmI love the words that come out of Martha Plimpton's mouth. Enjoyed the Billy Magnussen and Hunter Ryan Herdlicka stories as well because they were true personal anecdotes.
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#17Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/19/15 at 9:50pm
I loved what Michael Cerveris said.
Updated On: 3/20/15 at 09:50 PM
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#18Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/20/15 at 12:11am
"Has Sondheim written a really great tune yet?"
If you don't think the Night Waltz is a really great tune, then maybe there's something wrong with your bumper, as a certain stripper once suggested.
#19Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/20/15 at 3:30amThis was surprisingly nicely done for a Buzzfeed listicle thing. I actually really enjoyed Martha Plimpton's quote. Though I must thank Namo for introducing me to the word jejune.
#20Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/20/15 at 6:36am
I love Plimpton's quote! (Also love the pairing of "Sweeney Todd" with the Sim "Christmas Carol.")
Side bar: I first heard "jejune" in Woody Allen's "Love and Death."
"Jejuneosity"
#21Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/20/15 at 7:02am
I like David Yazbek's lyric from DRS:
I'm sorry if I seem jejune
I promise I'll find my marbles soon
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
#22Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/20/15 at 7:35am
^^^
I was just about to post that Whizzer!
I first heard the word in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
....but the world goes 'round
#23Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/20/15 at 7:58am
Me too, taz.
That song has many fun lyrics. I also love:
So veni vidi vici folks,
Let's face it, Je suis ici folks!
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
#24Why Stephen Sondheim Is A Genius, According To The Broadway Stars Who Love Him
Posted: 3/20/15 at 8:03am
The final line gets me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btDqtCGIgGY
Stephanatic
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