Category Archives: Sondheim

Matching Minds Published and Exhibit Launched

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Barry

So yeah – I made a new pop-exhibit. On October 2, after three years, my new book Matching Minds with Sondheim: The Puzzles and Games of the Broadway Legend was launched. For the past two months I’ve led ten workshops, … Continue reading →

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Matching Minds: Book in Hand

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Barry

After nearly three and a half years–of interviews, and research, and writing, and promoting–last night I got to hold my latest book in hand. Matching Minds with Sondheim has been a remarkable journey for me. And I am well aware … Continue reading →

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Broadway Legend Sings My New Podcast Theme

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Barry

This is just crazy! I am beyond thrilled to have an original theme song written for my upcoming Matching Minds podcast by composer-lyricist Colm Molloy. (Check out his videos on YouTube, especially his brilliant Sondheim birthday puzzle medleys, and on … Continue reading →

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Unpacking Sondheim: Me and my book in Games Magazine

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Barry

As I shared last month, Andrew Parr (@lego_nerd_puzzles) wrote not one but TWO articles about the Sondheim auction, for Games WORLD OF PUZZLES magazine. The first second is out NOW. This one also includes a number of my photos but … Continue reading →

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Barry’s Books – Summer 2024 Edition

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Barry

As many of you know, the last two years I have been deep into researching and writing my new book, which comes out spring of next year: Matching Minds with Sondheim: The Puzzles and Games of the Broadway Legend. To … Continue reading →

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A fun interview with me about the Sondheim Auction

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Barry

The Sondheim Hub is a lovely new blog out of England. Alex, who runs it, reached out to include me in his deep dive into the Doyle Sondheim Auction experience. He interviewed a total of five people them spliced them … Continue reading →

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2023: A Year At Work and Play

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Barry

Mark Twain once said: “Work consists of whatever a body is obliged to do. Play consists of whatever a body is not obliged to do.” Twain, clearly, never worked with me! My favorite part of running my own consultancy is … Continue reading →

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Big News: My Sondheim Book Has Found Its Publisher

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Barry

After 26 rejections, my amazing agent, Eric Myers secured a placement with Applause Books, America’s foremost publisher of theatre, cinema, and TV books. I am beyond thrilled! Matching Minds with Sondheim will invite readers on a journey into the rich … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Mentioned My New Book on Sondheim

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Barry

Last May I had an idea for a crazy new project. Today I saw it promoted in the New York Times. I love when that happens. Overall, it’s a lovely piece by Eric Grode, but below are the key parts … Continue reading →

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