Stephen Sondheim books in order
American composer and lyricist
- Lived
- 1930–2021
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 19
Stephen Sondheim published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 5 plays and 10 other books, beginning with Into the Woods (1988).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Stephen Sondheim
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Into the Woods
Stephen Sondheim's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Finishing the Hat (2010)
Non-fiction in order
Sondheim on Music (2002)
Look, I Made a Hat (2011)
Children's books in order
Into the Woods (1988)
Plays in order
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1963)
Sunday in the Park with George (1990)
Assassins (1991)
Getting Away with Murder (1997)
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1997)
Other books in order
Anyone Can Whistle (1965)
Company (1970)
Follies (1971)
Pacific Overtures (1976)
Passion (1994)
Merrily We Roll Along (1997)
Four by Sondheim (a Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, a Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) (2000)
Little Night Music (2000)
Sweeney Todd (2000)
Sondheim for Piano Solo (2022)
About Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Joshua Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist. Regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century theater, he is credited with reinventing the American musical. He received numerous accolades, including eight Tony Awards, eight Grammy Awards and five Olivier Awards. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1982 and awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 1993 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
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Stephen Sondheim FAQ
- How many books has Stephen Sondheim written?
- Stephen Sondheim published 1 novel, 2 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 5 plays and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Stephen Sondheim's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Into the Woods.
- What is Stephen Sondheim's last book?
- Look, I Made a Hat (2011).
- What is Stephen Sondheim's most famous book?
- Into the Woods (1988) is Stephen Sondheim's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.