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Fresh Air Weekend: Remembering Stephen Sondheim

December 4, 2021

Sondheim, who died Nov. 26, was the lyricist/composer behind Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and other shows. Critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews the newly restored documentary Original Cast Album: Company.

FA | Theater

'Fresh Air' remembers Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim (Part 3)

December 3, 2021

We conclude our tribute to Sondheim by listening to archival interviews with collaborators and performers, including Stephen Colbert, James Lapine, Paul Gemignani and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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'Fresh Air' remembers Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim (Part 2)

December 2, 2021

We continue our tribute to Sondheim by listening back to a 2010 interview in which he shared the stories behind some of his most famous songs and gave his take on other great lyricists.

FA | Theater

'Fresh Air' remembers Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim (Part 1)

December 1, 2021

Sondheim, who died Nov. 26, was the lyricist and composer who gave us Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods and other shows. In 2010 he spoke about his writing process, from rhyming to finding the right note.

FA | Theater

'Original Cast Album: Company' provides a glimpse of Sondheim's perfectionism

November 30, 2021

In 1970, Stephen Sondheim's comic musical Company broke most of the conventions of American musical theater. Now, a newly restored documentary goes inside the making of the original cast album.

FA | Movie Interviews

'Passing' filmmaker Rebecca Hall shares the personal story behind her movie

November 30, 2021

Hall's new Netflix film centers on two light-skinned Black women — one of whom passes for white. The story is a personal one for Hall: Her grandfather and mother also passed as white.

FA | Author Interviews

'Flying Blind' author says Boeing put profit ahead of safety with the 737 MAX

November 29, 2021

The 737 MAX was grounded in 2019 after two deadly crashes exposed flaws pilots hadn't been told about. Journalist Peter Robison says Boeing cut costs and co-opted regulators in designing the craft.

FA | TV Reviews

The long and winding Beatles docuseries will enchant die-hard and casual fans

November 29, 2021

The new three-part Disney+ docuseries Get Back is a true treasure. It offers an inside look at The Beatles' creative process, as well as amazing footage from their legendary rooftop concert.

FA | Fresh Air Weekend

Fresh Air Weekend: Dave Grohl; Will Smith

November 27, 2021

Grohl retraces his journey from Nirvana to Foo Fighters. Justin Chang reviews The Path of the Dog. Smith says he crafted a joyful image to cover the pain of the past.

FA | Food

Julia Child introduced Americans to French cuisine

November 26, 2021

The renown chef and public television star, who died in 2004, spoke to Fresh Air in 1989 about the food she ate as a child in Pasadena, Calif. Child is the subject of the new documentary, Julia.

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Fresh Air Weekend: Remembering Stephen Sondheim

'Fresh Air' remembers Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim (Part 3)

'Fresh Air' remembers Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim (Part 2)

'Fresh Air' remembers Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim (Part 1)

'Original Cast Album: Company' provides a glimpse of Sondheim's perfectionism

'Passing' filmmaker Rebecca Hall shares the personal story behind her movie

'Flying Blind' author says Boeing put profit ahead of safety with the 737 MAX

The long and winding Beatles docuseries will enchant die-hard and casual fans

Fresh Air Weekend: Dave Grohl; Will Smith

Julia Child introduced Americans to French cuisine

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