A Conversation with Stephen Sondheim
46:26
Grades: 7 - 12

Video Description: Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim was the recipient of the 2018 St. Louis Literary Award from Saint Louis University. Sondheim is the first lyricist to receive the honor in the history of the award, which is presented by the St. Louis University Library Associates. St. Louis Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson interviewed Sondheim and the result is an insightful and illuminating conversation we are proud to share with you.

Type of Video: Interview*
Unique Video ID: Sondheim-12**

Quick Ideas for Using the Video:

  • Provide the video to any student interested in the career of Stephen Sondheim and/or doing an independent or group project on him, musical theatre, music composition and lyric writing, and/or other related subjects.
  • Provide the video to students as they engage in projects focused on creating a biography of someone. What first person information/video excerpts can they use in their project?

 

*Interviews feature extended conversation exploring fascinating topics with fascinating people in the area of study.

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