Sond ‧ heim, Ste ‧ phen /ˈsɒndhaɪm $ ˈsɑː-, ˈstiːv ə n/ BrE AmE
(1930–) a US songwriter and ↑ composer known especially for the clever and amusing words he uses in his songs. He wrote the words for the musical show West Side Story (1957), and the words and music for many successful musical shows, including A Little Light Music (1973). He won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for Sunday in the Park with George .