For which musical did Sondheim first write both music and lyrics?

For which musical did Sondheim first write both music and lyrics?

West Side Story
Gypsy
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Company

Answer

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (1962) marked the first time Stephen Sondheim wrote both music and lyrics for a musical. Before this, he had primarily worked as a lyricist for shows like "West Side Story" and "Gypsy."

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