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Sondheim, Stephen (1930– ) US composer and lyricist. Sondheim made his mark on Broadway in 1957 with the lyrics for Leonard Bernstein' West Side Story. His first success as a lyricist-composer was A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1962). Sondheim's reputation was enhanced by works such as A Little Night Music (1972), Sunday in the Park with George (1984), and Assassins (1991).

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