Would the soundtrack of a gay man's life be what it is if not for the gifts of Stephen Sondheim? Absolutely not! "Send in the Clowns," "Some People," 'Rose's Turn," "Ladies Who Lunch," "I Feel Pretty" and on and on. This openly gay musical theater legend turns 77 today and I want to wish him a very happy birthday and thank him for contributing so much to the culture.
In addition to my beloved "Gypsy," Sondheim is the man behind such classic shows as "West Side Story," "Into the Woods," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Company," "Sweeney Todd," "Assassins," "Follies," "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," and the amazing "A Little Night Music."
What. A. Talent.