![]() He recalls the first time Sondheim played “Finishing the Hat,” on a piano in a bar across the street from Playwrights Horizons: On Tuesday, Broadway actor Mandy Patinkin, who originated the role of George (and the role of George) in Sondheim’s landmark Sunday in the Park with George, gave an interview to The New Statesman remembering his working relationship with the playwright. From Broadway stars to fellow composers, people shared messages honoring Sondheim’s legacy and reflecting on their memories of him. The scope of Sondheim’s vast influence was evident as friends, fans, and famous collaborators alike took to social media to react to the news of his passing. His sudden death reportedly came a day after he celebrated Thanksgiving with friends in Roxbury, Connecticut. ![]() ![]() Sondheim was known for his transformative and enduring impact on the American musical, working on beloved productions like Into the Woods, West Side Story, and Sweeney Todd, among many others. The theater world mourned the loss of a giant after legendary lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim died at age 91 on Friday, November 26. Photo: The Washington Post/The Washington Post via Getty Images ![]()
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