Generally, the best recording is the original cast, because that's the way the piece grew: integrally, with them.
Stephen SondheimI've always liked puzzles, since I was a kid. I like party games, silly games. I loved chess. I enjoy jigsaw puzzles, but I'm not particularly visual.
Stephen SondheimI don't write songs apart from theatrical pieces. I'm not interested in writing songs qua songs.
Stephen SondheimFor anyone approaching any one of the cast albums, if they don't like what they hear, it's not the performer's fault.
Stephen Sondheim