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Sondheim’s generative geniality
- Source: Studies in Musical Theatre, Volume 17, Issue Sondheim from the Side, Dec 2023, p. 151 - 155
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- 15 Mar 2023
- 15 Mar 2023
- 19 Feb 2024
Abstract
Stephen Sondheim’s kindness and enthusiasm for the emergent artistry of others made him musical theatre’s ‘encourager-in-chief’. This article spotlights Sondheim’s distinctive generative geniality. It centres this aspect of Sondheim by looking at the ways in which people remember his role as a mentor who often wrote positive notes of support. It also spotlights his appearance (or representation) in two films – Camp and Tick, Tick…Boom!, alongside an episode of the The Simpsons – as himself to highlight his generosity of spirit and willingness to help (and be an inspiration for) others.
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