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Sondheim by Sondheim
' I've been moving towards singing more and speaking less because it stretches the musical muscles. In fact, I would love to write a movie, but the content dictates form - once you've got the story you also have the form of the musical.'
Stephen Sondheim , composer and lyricist, talks to Sheridan Morley about his latest musical based on the story of Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and recalls some of his various successes.
Producer JOHN BOUNDY
Sheridan Morley 's films: p 21
9.59 Weather

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Stephen Sondheim
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Sheridan Morley
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Sweeney Todd
Producer:
John Boundy
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Sheridan Morley
Source: Radio Times

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