An unprecedented tribute to Stephen Sondheim will be unveiled this spring with the release of Loving You: The Untold Sondheim, a twelve-part podcast offering exclusive recollections from the composer’s closest friends, family and collaborators.
The series, created by Martin Milnes and Peter E. Jones in association with Jason Caffrey of Creative Kin Ltd, will be available on all streaming platforms from Thursday 5 March 2026.
Over two years in the making, the podcast paints an affectionate and candid portrait of Sondheim, exploring his life, personality and private passions. It marks the first time in over 25 years that Jones has spoken publicly about his romantic relationship with Sondheim – the composer’s first official partnership – and their enduring friendship.
Guests include Dame Julie Andrews, Jamie Bernstein, Dame Judi Dench, Mia Farrow, Ronan Farrow, Maria Friedman, Adam Guettel, John Kander, James Lapine, Patti LuPone, Maltby & Shire, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bernadette Peters, Jonathan Tunick, John Weidman and Maury Yeston. Family memories are shared by Sondheim’s half-brother, Walter E. Sondheim.
Martin Milnes said: “Our podcast is a valentine to Steve produced by – and made with – those good and crazy people, his friends. In his lifetime, it was often said that ‘Steve’s got his story and he’s sticking to it.’ But in this series, we lovingly portray surprisingly different sides to our friend – shared by those with whom Steve chose to spend time away from the spotlight. Their intimate memories humanise a giant of theatre, highlighting his great sense of fun. Simultaneously, they express how deeply and profoundly Steve’s love transformed so many lives.”
Peter E. Jones added: “Yeah. What he said.”
The podcast is written, devised, directed and co-produced by Martin Milnes, with Jones composing the original score. Jason Caffrey serves as Executive Producer.
The first two episodes will be released on 5 March, followed by two more on 12 March, and then one episode weekly.
The podcast will be available on all streaming platforms
