Hirschfeld’s Sondheim

Al Hirschfeld drew his first Stephen Sondheim show in 1957 when Sondheim wrote the lyrics to West Side Story. David Leopold, archivist of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation, has compiled the best of Hirschfeld in a new book of detachable posters, Hirschfeld’s Sondheim, that includes an introduction by Broadway star Bernadette Peters. Come hear Leopold, in conversation with book critic Bill Goldstein, as he talks about Hirschfeld’s passion and process for drawing scenes and characters from Sondheim’s many works. Tonight’s event also includes a performance of Sondheim songs by the cabaret couple, Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano, who will pair Sondheim’s Broadway compositions with Hirschfeld’s illustrations. A book signing follows the performance.