Stars respond to the death of composer Stephen Sondheim at the age of 91
Broadway icon. The composer-lyricist, whose hits include West Side Story, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the park with George, died at his home in Connecticut on November 26, a day after Thanksgiving. Sondheim, who was loved by the theater community and outside for his innovative approach to the medium, was celebrated by a number of stars in the wake of his death, who used social media to express their grief over his passing.
Barbra Streisand, a musical legend in her own right for roles in musicals such as Funny girl, , “Thank the Lord that Sondheim turned 91 years old so he had time to write such wonderful music and FANTASTIC lyrics! May he rest in peace.”
Anna Kendrick, who starred in the film version of Sondheim’s Into the forest, , “I just talked to someone a couple of nights ago about how fun (and f — ing hard) it is to sing Stephen Sondheim. Performing his work has been among the greatest privileges of my career. A devastating loss.”
Hugh Jackman, who has graced the Broadway scene in musicals such as The boy from Oz and The musician, shared, “Every so often someone comes along who fundamentally changes an entire art form. Stephen Sondheim was one of them. While millions mourn his passing, I would also like to express my gratitude for all he has given me and so many more. Sending my love to his nearest and dearest. “
Evil alun Idina Menzel , and writes: “Goodbye dear sir. We will spend our lives making you proud.. “
Author of his experience in getting the rights to a song from Sondheim’s Gladly we roll along.
“He wrote a wonderful letter of permission for me to use ‘Old Friends’ in American gods. I avoided meeting him (failed only once) and refused dinner because I did not have many heroes, ”he said. “Now I have a smaller one. Thank you very much Stephen Sondheim.”
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Orange is the new black star , “Stephen Sondheim was the best he has ever been. I do not know when we will ever get another of his caliber, of his breadth and scope. Only the greatest, a legend, a true titan. Rest in peace.”
Actor Josh Gad added: “Perhaps not since April 23, 1616 has the theater lost such a revolutionary voice. Thank you Mr. Sondheim for your Demon Barber, some night music, a Sunday in the park, company, fun at a forum, a trip Into the forest and tells us a West Side Story. RIP. “
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