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With such masterpieces as West Side Story, Company and Sweeney Todd he took the musical into uncharted territory

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He was 91.

The composer and lyricist was a giant of musical theatre with a knack for adapting unlikely subjects.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical...

Stephen Sondheim, a towering figure in musical theatre, has died.

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century, has died

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He was 91.

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century, has died

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical...

STEPHEN JOSHUA SONDHEIM, a composer and lyricist whose best-known works include “West Side Story,” “Gypsy,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Sunday In The Park With George” and “Into The Woods,” passed away suddenly today at the age of 91 after spending THANKSGIVING at his home in ROXBURY, CT.SONDHEIM received an OSCAR, eight TONY AWARDS (including a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT honor in 2008), eight GRAMMY AWARDS, a PULITZER PRIZE, and a 2015 PRESIDENTIAL ...