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Payne, a gifted lyricist and voracious listener, had a steeper climb to find his own sound.
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
That first season featured iconic lyricists Yip Harburg, Johnny Mercer, Lerner and, on May 2, 1971 – shortly after Follies premiered on Broadway – a young Stephen Sondheim in his very first public speaking appearance.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The late Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, who could be pretty cranky himself about various aspects of the Dead’s world, music, and culture, had no issues acknowledging Lesh’s presence.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
The musical, which had its world premiere in 2023 at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, will feature music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning artist Joy Huerta of the Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy and composer/lyricist Benjamin Velez, book by Lisa Loomer with Nell Benjamin.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
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August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
That first season featured iconic lyricists Yip Harburg, Johnny Mercer, Lerner and, on May 2, 1971 – shortly after Follies premiered on Broadway – a young Stephen Sondheim in his very first public speaking appearance.
—Jane Levere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The late Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, who could be pretty cranky himself about various aspects of the Dead’s world, music, and culture, had no issues acknowledging Lesh’s presence.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
The musical, which had its world premiere in 2023 at American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, will feature music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning artist Joy Huerta of the Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy and composer/lyricist Benjamin Velez, book by Lisa Loomer with Nell Benjamin.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Lyricist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lyricist. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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