'Story So Far' surveys Stephen Sondheim's career

Trent Kowalik (left), Kiril Kulish and David Alvarez, share the lead role of Billy Elliot in the Broadway musical version of the film. By Michael Kuchwara, AP Drama Writer NEW YORK — Broadway buffs just can't get enough of Stephen Sondheim on CD. And to satisfying that addiction, Sony BMG Masterworks has just released a four-CD box set surveying his career. It's called Stephen Sondheim: The Story So Far. CITY GUIDE: Check out other NYC attractions And although much of it is culled from original cast recordings previously released on such labels as Columbia, RCA, Capitol and others, there is enough rare material — and we mean unknown Sondheim songs sung by the master himself — to satisfying the most ardent groupie. Plus an array of photographs, starting with childhood photos all the way up to photos of more recent vintage.... [read full story]