Sond‧heim, Ste‧phen /ˈsɒndhaɪm $ ˈsɑː-, ˈstiːv
ən/ 
 (1930–) a US songwriter and 
composer known especially for the clever and amusing words he uses in his songs. He wrote the words for the musical show 
 West Side Story (1957), and the words and music for many successful musical shows, including 
 A Little Light Music (1973). He won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for 
 Sunday in the Park with George. 
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