Pictured above: The Atlanta Lyric Theatre's 2014 production of Cats
In one of the most extraordinary miracles in the history of mankind, we have a double Broadway birthday this weekend.
On March 22, 1930, American composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim was born, and then exactly 18 years later, British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber came into the world.
Between the two of them, the world of musical theatre has thrived, seeing innovative movements in the art form- and most notably making it through the ’80s.
So below, let’s take a look at some of our favorite songs from shows by these talented artists!
Stephen Sondheim
Tony Awards: 8 (the most of any composer, even Richard Rodgers)
Academy Awards: 1
Olivier Awards: 1
Grammy Awards: 8
“No one is Alone” from Into the Woods
“Not Getting Married” from Company
“Send in the Clowns” from A Little Night Music
“Everybody’s Got the Right” from Assassins
“The Worst Pies in London” from Sweeney Todd
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tony Awards: 6
Academy Awards: 1
Olivier Awards: 7
Grammy Awards: 3
