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jrmarr's review against another edition
4.0
An almost perfect recounting of bringing ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ to life. It was actually such a privilege to read Sondheim’s words knowing he has now passed away, and to get a glimpse into his and Lapine’s writing process. A terrific insight into what it takes to make a work, from inception through to the theatre and what comes after.
ravenph's review against another edition
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I appreciate Behind the Scenes look of a project that I admire. The Audiobook format is perfect for this, adding in Sondheim’s score watered my eyes with yearning.
Even though this was rife with anxiety and nerves, my personal nightmare. I would love to do what they had done. Anything that is done with love is worthwhile.
Even though this was rife with anxiety and nerves, my personal nightmare. I would love to do what they had done. Anything that is done with love is worthwhile.
dreahreyna's review against another edition
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5.0
extrabees's review against another edition
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5.0
The highlight of this book is learning that Leonard Bernstein kisses everyone with tongue.
_rachelreads_'s review against another edition
5.0
This is absolutely divine. It's not surprising that James Lapine was able to put together a beautiful oral history of the writing and original production of Sunday in the Park with George, but that does not make this book any less special. Lapine is naturally a gifted writer and interviewed many of the key players in the making of Sunday, first and foremost Stephen Sondheim himself. And while we sadly could never have known this, the book feels all the more poignant now after Sondheim's passing the day after Thanksgiving. I certainly think I read this book at the right time, and it is so wonderful and special that Lapine was able to interview Sondheim for this project. This is a must-read for anyone who loves theater, musicals, Sondheim, or all of the above. This literary work of art about a work of art (the musical) about a work of art (Seurat's painting) will hold a special place in my heart.
dalefan29's review against another edition
5.0
Exceptionally detailed insight into the creative process that created this important work in the American musical theatre canon. Told almost exclusively through interviews conducted by librettist and director James Lapine.