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

In the end, like all born of flesh and blood, the iconic Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim proved mortal.

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 sub

He won his initial fame as the lyricist for 'West Side Story' in 1957, and was associated with many of the most celebrated and enduring musicals of his time.

A film critic pays tribute to his mother.

In every other adaptation of Sholem Aleichems stories, Chavas marriage destroys her family. Until, that is, she came to America.

It’s the opinion of a few people on Google that the humorous TV sitcom is dying. Why is that? Do we no longer think something that’s funny is important?

DETROIT — After a closure of a year and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the curtains are open again for Broadway touring shows in Detroit.

Is Blazing Saddles better than Young Frankenstein or The Producers? Is Life Stinks Mel Brooks worst film? Let the argument begin.

In October 1971, The Electric Company flipped a switch and hit the public TV airwaves, aiming to use sketch comedy and animated shorts to teach kids to read.