Just like the first Musical, the Music is composed by Stephen Sondheim, with Lyrics by Tim Rice. The Book was also written by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, who previously wrote the Book for their predecessor, while the Show is directed by Harold Prince. The Show premiered at the Jerome Robbins Theater on Broadway New York City in February 24, 2000 and was a Critical and Financial Smash-Hit. It is now the tenth longest-running Broadway Musical. In 2001, it was made into a Highly Successful Motion Picture Sequel to the first Film.