Director Adam Koplan discusses how Stephen Sondheim revolutionized Broadway musicals

Director Adam Koplan joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to share reflections on the musical theater giant and the story of his rise to prominence in a field he’d forever change with his contributions. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Since Stephen Sondheim passed away in November, tributes have continued to pour in from those who knew him and those whose lives were touched by his musical theater work. Friend of the show and director of Flying Carpet Theater Company Adam Koplan joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to share reflections on the musical theater giant and the story of his rise to prominence in a field he’d forever change with his contributions. 

Interview highlights:

Sondheim, the central figure of the last 50 years in musical theater: