Gosh wish there were more of these episodes.

Incredible story of how he got in there so quickly! Wonder if it could happen like that for others today.

This is an awesome series! Wow! Congratulations! Please do more!

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So, a thing you do with oats 🤣

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Very interesting insights!

I miss them two…

Wow. I've learnt so much more from these short 7 minutes than from a lecture. The points he made about pop songs being more difficult to work within musical theatre and grooves appealed to the body, not the head are so accurate! But I've never thought about them this way! Thank you guys so much for doing these interviews and sharing them with us!

My most vivid Sondheim moment is actually a Michael Starobin moment, so I leave it here so people know how GRACIOUS and AMAZING Mr. Starobin is. Starobin introduced me to the strength of Sondheim's vision and my own love for the darkness of his imagination. His amazing musical "Assassins" was making its debut in 1993. Starobin orchestrated it for a small three-piece group, for off-Broadway, and was playing piano. The musical is extremely dark -- all of its characters have either killed or attempted to kill a US President. The musical's actual topic is dispossessed people, guns, and mania. The 1993 run didn't make it to Broadway, as I recall, because the Pope was shot and the topic deemed too sensitive. Later, the Broadway opening would be re-attempted for fall 2001, then cancelled again, after 9/11. But the "limited run" in 1993 (about one month) was entirely sold out -- it was Sondheim, it was magnificent, and everyone knew it wasn't going to make it to Broadway. Reviews were great, but seats were super-tight. I asked Michael if I could get a ticket, he said there were ZERO seats available, but I was welcome to sit on his piano bench (!) if I wore a dark suit and turned pages for him. Which is how I ended up gaining a tremendous love for Sondheim, early on in my life (and also SERIOUS respect for and gratitude to Michael Starobin, who won the Tony for his work, later on, when Assassins had a formal opening)! Thank you, Stephen Sondheim. Thank you, Michael.

Who are these lovely interviewers?

Always so interesting! Following Sondheim closely since I was growing up in South America, these interviews are so wonderful being between confirmation and illumination. Starobin is right on target and makes superb points (and Maddie her delicate self asking the great questions.) The post-production is marvelously achieved!

What a treat listening to stories on three iconic Sondheim collaborators. Thanks interviewers/producers! Maddy: ❤️

Gemignani is an icon for us Sondheim fans. To have his stories on record is a contribution to the history of Broadway. Great job. 🙏🏽

"Sunday in the Park". Of course you could end it on the 1st act, but I agree with MS: the 2nd Act is so wonderful, why stop?

Starobin is a class act on what he does, and he articulates it here beautifully. 'Children and Art' being held! (wow, what a story) Another thing: I like about these interviews are the interviewers themselves. They do it softly, with respect and admiration and with enormous interest and thirst for learning (typical journalists would definitely not do it that way, sorry!)

LOL. Joe ashamed of the many "like"... Welcome to the world! My daughter is a great speaker, but cannot have a conversations without dozens of "likes" (I challenged her once!). Funny note. But do not pain over it.

Fascinating. Reveals many interesting aspects of production not found anywhere else.

He expresses a lot of what those of us who discovered Sondheim when young being teachers who serendipitously discovered ‘Send in the Clowns’ for the first time living in South America. “Liaisons” is a jewel in ECM’s catalogue. (But the Rachel Maddow mention was unfortunate. Sorry)

The ECM release is a huge artistic success. And the beauty of these interviews is that they touch on themes and people that others seem to ignore. And with unbelievable grace and knowledge.👏

This is so special. Just listening to Starobin makes one emotional considering the love and admiration I have had since listening and watching “Sunday....” for the first time. A breakthrough, a revelation, something one cannot share easily with most others because they just can’t get it. (Add Maddie and one is all fuzzy.)

Starobin being interviewed is really a novelty!👍🏼

Who is Rachel? Did we miss something?

Starobin is a recognized master. Never saw an Interview with him before. Who are the interviewers? (Her sweetness melts my heart)

Geminiagni‘s name has been attached to Sondheim’s for decades. This is great. But the interviewers deserve to be named! ... Her smile warms the heart ❤️(sigh)

For us Sondheim fans for decades, this fills in a gap. Always illuminating. But why not name the interviewers? Her demeanor warms my heart😍

There was also an orchestration for (I think) 13 pieces used by the San Jose Civic Light Opera in 1994, which included "Something Just Broke".

This is beautiful.

These videos are fantastic. Thank you for speaking to these artists and having such thoughtful, colourful discussions. I hope you can talk to the man himself

Love this! Made my heart beat faster. Thank you, Mr. S, and to you two for the insider interviews.

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Just heard Michael's Suite from Assassins as part of the New Year's Eve concert Celebrating Sondheim by the New York Phil. It needs to be recorded and made available! It was wonderful!

The best one yet. So instructive for me as a listener. And such symbiosis between you interviewers and Anthony de M. Bravo! “Give us more to see.”

What an amazing interview. Loved his story about having the music in his head. And so amazing to hear of these new creations inspired and guided by Sondheim’s work. Bravo you guys!

Such a gift to hear about his collaborations. Bravo.

Wow. Thank you for the travelogue journey through these reimagined pieces. Such valuable content.

Wonderful!

Wow, I felt like I was at the birth when he relates (or relives!) this. So inspirational. Another exciting interview.

Fascinating interview.

Just fabulous. So interesting to hear these interviews. Love your enthusiasm as well as the tasty tidbits from those you interview. Makes me feel like a real "insider."

A satisfying conclusion to a great series. Great questions. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for this insider’s look at creating a musical. Makes me realize it’s truly a miracle.

Fabulous.

This has been a terrific interview that has answered so many questions I had. Thanks!

“He let’s you be you.” That’s a wonderful way to sum Sondheim up. He can make any performer shine by working with their talents instead of forcing a square peg in a round hole. This series is wonderful.

“The Gershwin of the 21st Century.” Amazing statement. Delightful insights.

Paul Gemignani was a name I saw so much as I was creating my musical theatre library. It's good to put a face to a name. And I agree with him on how the greatness of live theatre is for it to be, well, live. (Even though I did want him to name names.) I'm going to love this series. I just enjoy hearing these stories from people who've had long careers.