Opinion The movie adaptations of stage musicals that I've seen, without exception, in my opinion don't work. A lot of people would disagree with me. Stephen Sondheim 17
be the best All the best performers bring to their role something more, something different than what the author put on paper. That's what makes theatre live.... Stephen Sondheim 34
Chance I firmly believe lyrics have to breathe and give the audience's ear a chance to understand what's going on. Particularly in the theater, where you... Stephen Sondheim 29
Communication I'm interested in the theater because I'm interested in communication with audiences. Otherwise I would be in concert music. Stephen Sondheim 25
