Rick Pender literally wrote the book on Stephen Sondheim. The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia is being released tomorrow and Rick dropped by to talk about how the book came together and his years of writing about–and talking with–Stephen Sondheim.

You can order The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia here: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538115862/The-Stephen-Sondheim-EncyclopediaDon't forget to use the promo code: RLFANDF30

You can also visit Rick's website: https://rickpenderwrites.comYou can also find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rick-Penders-Theater-Stages-Scenes-106638539375167And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PenderRick

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

Our sponsors this week are:

1. Rümi - https://www.rumi.ca/ - Our guiding mission is to create homeowner happiness, one smile at a time. Right now, you'll only find us in Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas, but you'll be able to find us in other Alberta cities soon. By offering a range of home solutions, we express our true purpose—to provide the best, most complete, homeowner experience to all.
2. Calgary Foundation - https://calgaryfoundation.org - During this period of unprecedented urgent needs, Calgary Foundation renewed its commitment to building a healthy, vibrant, giving, caring, and resilient community.

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