Loading…
← Back to schedule
Writing with Sondheim: A Master-ful Conversation with John Weidman
Sunday February 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Regent/Sutton South
What’s it like to write with one of the greatest composers of all time? In this captivating discussion, Prof. Ed Barnes (Juilliard) and Gail Leondar-Wright (TalkingSondheim.com) interview John Weidman, librettist behind Sondheim classics like Pacific Overtures, Assassins and Road Show. Explore the challenges and triumphs of writing alongside Stephen Sondheim, and gain a deeper understanding of the creative process behind some of Broadway’s most celebrated works. Hailed as great Sondheim educators, this conversation with Ed and Gail is a must for anyone curious about the workings of that musical theatre giant's collaborative process.
Presenters
avatar for David Benkof

David Benkof

David Benkof (TheBroadwayMaven.com) is a Jerusalem-based Broadway-appreciation content creator who runs "The Broadway Maven," a vibrant online educational community that helps its members think more deeply about musical theatre. He fills several "virtual theaters" of Broadway fans... Read More →
avatar for Gail Leondar-Wright

Gail Leondar-Wright

Gail Leondar-Wright spends her time studying and teaching about the works of Stephen Sondheim. She facilitates the online “Sondheim Study Group,” and has taught her classes for a number of learning communities connected with universities and religious congregations. Gail has... Read More →
avatar for Edward Barnes

Edward Barnes

EDWARD is a composer, lyricist and producer, the winner of Guggenheim and NEA Fellowships, and the Stephen Sondheim Award for “the creation of innovative musical theater”. His work has been produced by Lincoln Center Theater Company, Mark Taper Forum, San Francisco Mime Troupe... Read More →
Sunday February 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Regent/Sutton South
  Panel

Attendees (5)


Sign up or log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Tweet Share
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link