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_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.
sarahonthecoast's review against another edition
5.0
Read this slowly because I didn't want it to ever end
jagussow's review against another edition
5.0
Part memoir, part interviews - this was a fascinating look at one of my favorite musicals
mbesq's review against another edition
5.0
A fabulous book that tells the story about brilliant, creative people who came together, worked together, and put together a marvelous, pulitzer prize winning musical.
oldbooksandjasmine's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0