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Butler School of Music Alumnus Nicholas Rodriguez Finds a New Side of Sondheim
When Stephen Sondheim passed away in 2021, fans around the world began sharing the personal letters they had received from the legendary composer. For Butler School of Music alumnus Nicholas Rodriguez, those letters revealed a side of Sondheim that few people knew and inspired a new theatrical production, Sincerely, Sondheim. As the Austin native returned home to perform at the Zach Theatre, he reflected on the mentors who shaped his career, his time at the Butler School of Music, and the enduring impact of one of musical theater's greatest artists. Read More
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