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May 2022
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Patti LuPone On Stephen Sondheim's Passi...

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Patti LuPone returns to The Late Show for a fascinating conversation that centers around her friend and mentor, the late Stephen Sondheim, who she lovingly describes as a “taskmaster” in rehearsals. We want your feedback on The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert! Visit http://www.colbertlateshow.com/podsurvey to take a brief survey. To learn more abou ... Show More
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