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Thank you for signing up for New York Today. Every morning, you'll receive weather, transit news, listings of free events and a glimpse at the lighter side of life in the city. START READING TODAY Impromptu Sondheim Wakes Fill Piano Bars With Tears and Tunes Lines of Stephen Sondheim fans formed outside Marie's Crisis Cafe in Greenwich Village as news of his death spread. Inside, it was all-Sondheim on the piano. By Elisabeth Vincentelli At 'Company' and 'Assassins,' Praise for Stephen Sondheim "I would ask you to sit back and luxuriate in his extraordinary words and music," the director John Doyle said before Friday's performance of the "Assassins" revival. By Matt Stevens, Sadiba Hasan and Julia Jacobs Days Before Dying, Stephen Sondheim Reflected: 'I've Been Lucky' In an interview on Sunday, the revered composer and lyricist, 91, contentedly discussed his shows running on Broadway and off, as well as a new movie about to be released. By Michael Paulson Murders 'Doubled Overnight,' and the Percentage Solved by the N.Y.P.D. Plunged The police solved nearly 90 percent of murder cases before the pandemic, but only around 60 percent in 2020. By James Barron Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for the New York Today email from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The Times|Get the NYT app Change Your Email|Privacy Policy|Contact|Advertise|California Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018