Stephen Sondheim: Stars Pay Tribute to Legendary Broadway Composer

Stephen Sondheim was hailed as one of the most influential and innovative voices in history of American musical theater by friends and fans following the composer’s death Friday at the age of 91.Sondheim was remembered for his musically challenging works, for his inventive storytelling and his unique approach to crafting stage musicals.Barbra Streisand was quick to comment on social media of her appreciation for the composer behind such Broadway landmarks as “Company,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Follies,” “A Little Night Music,” “Sunday in the Park With George,” “Merrily We Roll Along,” “Into the Wood” and “Assassins.”“Thank the Lord that Sondheim lived to be 91 years old so he had time to write such wonderful music and Great lyrics,” Streisand wrote on Twitter.Thank the Lord that Sondheim lived to be 91 years old so he had the time to write such wonderful music and Great lyrics! May he Rest In Peace

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