Signature names librettist John Weidman as Sondheim Award winner

In a move sure to thrill fans of both Stephen Sondheim and Elmo, Signature Theatre has named librettist John Weidman the winner of its 2016 Sondheim Award.The prize is given annually at the theater's spring gala to an artist who has collaborated with the great musical-theater lyricist and composer. Recipients include James Lapine, Jonathan Tunick and Bernadette Peters.