{"product_id":"how-sondheim-can-change-your-life-paperback","title":"How Sondheim Can Change Your Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Schoch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn \"incisive...heartwarming\" (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e) exploration of the powerful and universal lessons from the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, the genius behind such musical theater masterworks as \u003ci\u003eCompany\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eInto the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStephen Sondheim died on November 26, 2021, but for countless fans around the world, he is \"still here,\" to quote one of his lyrics. With acclaimed revivals of his landmark shows occurring around the world and introducing new generations to the man who transformed American musical theater, Sondheim's legacy has only grown. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Sondheim Can Change Your Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003emakes the case that Sondheim's greatness--beyond the clever lyrics and adventurous music--rests in his ability to tell stories that relate to us all. From Louise's desire for freedom as Gypsy Rose Lee to Sweeney Todd's thirst for revenge, we as an audience relate easily to Sondheim's characters. His works understand us as much as we understand them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With clarity and accessibility\" (Ben Brantley, former theater critic, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eHow Sondheim Can Change Your Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis rich with stories about productions and iconic performers, deep readings of his music and lyrics, and insights into his creative process. But more than that, it reveals how Sondheim's works can enrich our own lives.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Schoch is professor of drama at Queen's University Belfast. He graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University and received his PhD from Stanford University. He has received fellowships from the Whiting Foundation, The Folger Shakespeare Library, and the Stanford Humanities Center. Before launching his academic career, Schoch directed plays in New York City and worked for the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45444798578790,"sku":"9781668030608","price":26.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/sJnNLlCF3a9781668030608.webp?v=1776088280","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/how-sondheim-can-change-your-life-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}