The Art of Songwriting with Stephen Sondheim and Adam Guettel

Legendary theatrical composer Stephen Sondheim invites Adam Guettel into his studio to break down the art of songwriting for this episode of “Legacy Project,“ presented by the Dramatists Guild Foundation. This episode was filmed in September 2009 and originally premiered in 2011. Produced by the Dramatists Guild Foundation, the Legacy Project is a series of interviews featuring prominent contemporary American playwrights, lyricists, and composers. Each interview offers an intimate look into the lives and creative process of these writers of the theater. Subscribe for more episodes and new videos from DGF Galas, events, workshops, and much more. The Legacy Project was originally conceived by Jonathan Reynolds. Producers include Nancy Ford, Carol Hall, Peter Ratray and Jonathan Reynolds. The interviews are filmed and directed by Jeremy Levine and Landon Van Soest of Transient Pictures. The Dramatists Guild Fund’s Media Advisor is Leonard Majzlin. The Legacy Project: Volume III is made possible through the support of DGF Board Member Roe Green & The Roe Green Foundation. To support theater writers to keep creating, visit