THR 345 The Musicals of Sondheim
An examination of the works of musical theatre composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, including Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, and Assassins, among others. Sondheim has been charged by critics and supporters alike with transforming the American musical. Has it been to its benefit or detriment? Does controversy have a place on the musical stage? The course examines these questions and others through the analysis of both text and music, and by placing Sondheim's work in broad historical context. The ability to read music is not required.