Monday, June 1 was Stephen Sondheim Day in Philadelphia. He was awarded the First Master Story Teller Award from the Arden Theater, a regional theater in the city that has produced most of his work over the years. Thanks to good friends we were able attend and meet him. He even signed my copy of "Finishing the Hat." The entire affair was of the highest caliber from the food to the entertainment to the opportunity to meet and chat with him. I did not mention that we had met briefly at McCarter. I was afraid he would remember and be frightened off. It was a wonderful evening. The performers worked under adverse conditions. There was a power failure in the Theater but the show went on. They ended with "Sunday" which is apparently his favorite song that he wrote. It certainly is mine!
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