Something's Coming | Discovering Stephen Sondheim: The Man, The Friend, The Partner

About this episode

Hosts Martin Milnes and Peter E. Jones share intimate stories and memories of Stephen Sondheim, revealing the man behind the legend.

In this unprecedented tribute to legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, hosts Martin Milnes and Peter E. Jones open a deeply personal window onto the Sondheim they knew and loved. Peter – known affectionately as PJ – was Stephen Sondheim's former partner and first love. For 30 years, PJ remained at Steve's side as his lifelong trusted ally. Martin was Steve's close friend in the last six years of his life, bonding over a shared passion for obscure old movies. Together, PJ and Martin draw back the curtain on Stephen Sondheim's life away from spotlight; sharing the 'Steve' which only his friends got to see. "We're going to embark on a quest, like going Into The Woods! To find not 'Stephen Sondheim' - but Steve. And share what a wonderful human being he was with the world." – Peter E. Jones They share intimate memories from inside Stephen Sondheim's New York townhouse at 246 East 49th Street, including the famous "Six O'Clock Slot" – a cherished time when Sondheim loved to entertain guests with pure conversation and drinks. And previously unheard stories of celebrity visitors, including Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, and Bradley Cooper. Stephen Sondheim's passion for Golden…

People in this episode

Hosts: Martin Milnes, Peter E. Jones

Guest: Dame Julie Andrews

Topics covered

• Stephen Sondheim
• Broadway
• personal stories
• celebrity encounters
• musical theatre

Keywords

• Stephen Sondheim
• Broadway composer
• personal stories
• celebrity visitors
• musical theatre

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New York, 246 East 49th Street

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