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It takes a certain kind of warped sensibility to find the light side of cannibalism. But the late musical theater composer ...
Stephen Sondheim ‘s vast catalogue of work has been acquired for preservation by the Library of Congress.
The musical theater titan left behind material from beloved shows like “Sweeney Todd” and “Sunday in the Park With George.” ...
The Library of Congress has acquired the manuscripts, music and lyric drafts, recordings, notebooks and scrapbooks of ...
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As John Mulaney noted in a recent episode of Poker Face, Stephen Sondheim is “the best lyricist of the 20th century.” The Library of Congress was only a half-step behind Peacock’s mystery show, as the ...
As one of America's wealthiest Gilded Age dynasties, the Astor family's money and influence still make waves.
Items from “Into the Woods,” “Company,” “Sweeney Todd” and more will be enshrined in the archive.