Excerpt from the Dayton Daily News
The influential legacy of Tony-, Grammy-, Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical theater composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) will be saluted by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) in a SuperPops collaboration with Wright State University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts Friday, Jan. 20, and Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Schuster Center.
Opening with the hauntingly gorgeous overture from “Follies,” “An Evening of Sondheim” will feature over 15 numbers from his definitive, musically intricate repertoire.
In addition to songs from his most familiar works such as “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Into the Woods,” the program will also showcase his lesser known shows such as “Anyone Can Whistle,” “Pacific Overtures” and “Saturday Night.”
The evening will culminate with the glorious “Sunday” from “Sunday in the Park with George.”
“This is a dream program for audiences because Stephen Sondheim was one of the most versatile and creative minds not just on Broadway but in music altogether,” said Patrick Reynolds, DPO associate conductor. “There’s so much variety of style. There’s so much humor, wit and wisdom. This is really a win-win program for everybody.”
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