This event is in the past.It took place on March 12, 2026 at Society of Illustrators.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkSee Sondheim's iconic musicals through the eyes of caricature master Al Hirschfeld. David Leopold shares untold stories from the archives and rare drawings of "West Side Story," "Sweeney Todd," and more, all sketched before opening night.
Theater history
Illustration archives
Talk with book signing
Intimate cultural talk
Tips
🎭"Hirschfeld's images capture the essence of the performances even better than the photographs" (Ben Brantley)
📚book signing for "Hirschfeld's Sondheim" after the talk
🍸check out the speakeasy-style bar on the third floor
Hirschfeld’s Sondheim
Lenox Hill
Literature TalkLiterature TalkSee Sondheim's iconic musicals through the eyes of caricature master Al Hirschfeld. David Leopold shares untold stories from the archives and rare drawings of "West Side Story," "Sweeney Todd," and more, all sketched before opening night.
Theater history
Illustration archives
Talk with book signing
Intimate cultural talk
Tips
🎭"Hirschfeld's images capture the essence of the performances even better than the photographs" (Ben Brantley)
📚book signing for "Hirschfeld's Sondheim" after the talk
🍸check out the speakeasy-style bar on the third floor
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