About the Concert

The Dayton Philharmonic, in collaboration with Joe Deer and the next generation of Broadway stars from the acclaimed Musical Theatre program at Wright State University, salutes Stephen Sondheim, one of the most influential musical theatre creators of our time. Known for musicals that faced the contemporary world head-on, with lyrics filled with wit and complexity, Sondheim was the creative genius behind such favorites as “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Into the Woods,” and “Sweeney Todd.” Join us as we pay homage to one of Broadway’s greats.

Program

Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021)
Overture from Follies
Comedy Tonight from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Pretty Lady from Pacific Overtures
You Could Drive a Person Crazy from Company
It Takes Two from Into the Woods
Agony from Into the Woods
Children Will Listen from Into the Woods
A Weekend in the Country
Our Time from Merrily We Roll Along

- Intermission -

Stavisky Suite
Broadway Baby from Follies
Green Finch and Linnet Bird from Sweeney Todd
Not While I'm Around from Sweeney Todd
Saturday Night from Saturday Night
Anyone Can Whistle from Anyone Can Whistle
Not a Day Goes By from Merrily We Roll Along
Getting Married Today from Company
Send in the Clowns from A Little Night Music
Sunday from Sunday in the Park with George

Featured Artists

Joe Deer, producer Wright State University

Wright State University Musical Theatre and Acting Programs

School of Fine and Performing Arts Combined Chorale

Patrick Reynolds, conductor

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra