Happy Birthday, Stephen Sondheim...
The greatest creative talent in American musical theater turns 78 years young today. This seven-time Tony winner is responsible for virtually all my favorite Broadway shows.
His most famous scores include (as composer/lyricist) "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "Company," "Follies," "A Little Night Music," "Sweeney Todd," "Sunday in the Park with George," "Into the Woods," and "Assassins," as well as, get this, the lyrics for "West Side Story" and "Gypsy."
Greg Hernandez has covered the entertainment industry for the Daily
News since 2001. He's considered a bit odd by some for his obsession
with box office numbers, has been known to camp out near the kitchen
at premieres for first crack at the hors d'oeurves, and Greg's never
seen a red carpet he didn't want to stroll down.