Deciding what is to be sung and what is not to be sung is really what writing a musical is about.
Stephen SondheimAlmost all the shows I've been connected with have been extremely well cast. They're playing the show, not just doing the songs.
Stephen SondheimOne difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fade into the background. They fade on the page and live on the stage when set to music.
Stephen Sondheim