James Lapine
American theatre director, playwright, librettist and screenwriter best known for his collaborations with composer Stephen Sondheim on musicals such as Sunday in the Park with George and Into the Woods; recipient of multiple Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize.
Books
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1. Putting It Together
How Stephen Sondheim and I Created Sunday in the Park with George
A candid theatrical memoir that traces the author’s life in musical theater, focusing on his long creative partnerships—most notably with a celebrated composer—and the practical, often intimate work of shaping musicals from idea to stage. Through rehearsal-room anecdotes, collaborator portraits, and reflections on writing, directing, and storytelling, the book illuminates the artistic negotiations, failures, and breakthroughs behind landmark productions while offering an accessible, behind-the-scenes look at the craft of making modern musical theater.
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