It truly is A Grand Night For SInging!
Of course, for me, any night is a grand night for singing.
I am a faithfully, unabashed musical theatre fan and among my earliest favorites were the classics by the great team of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Their amazing collaboration created dozens of songs that are considered the best of the best. I'm not sure which was most important to the success: the music or the lyrics, but for me, the lyrics are what stick with me the most.
When A Grand Night For Singing played on Broadway, I never had the chance to see it. In all honesty, I can't imagine it any better than what our team has put together here. The vocal arrangements are stunning and, along with our on stage orchestra, we have a real treat for you.
As you all know, the past two+ years have been a real challenge for the performing arts industry. If I never have to use the words pivot or contingency plan again, I'd be happy. Covid has caused changes to our schedules like never before. This show being one of those changes from our originally schedule production of The Wizard of Oz. I truly appreciate your support and understanding during these difficult times.
Looking ahead, we have two more great shows on tap: the world premiere of the charming new comedy, The Lobby, playing next month in the Dressing Room Theatre and our recently announced, Disaster, the musical, (another schedule shuffle) playing in the Kweskin Theatre in June.
VERY SOON, we'll be able to announce what I hope will be a normal and exciting season for you. We have several shows planned which have never played here before - and at least one which will be an area premiere. Watch your email for the good news.
For now, sit back and enjoy the incredible music of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Lou Ursone Executive Director Curtain Call, Inc.
April 8 - 23, 2022
Kweskin Theatre
Curtain Call presents
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Musical Arrangements by FRED WELLS
Orchestration by MICHAEL GIBSON AND JONATHAN TUNICK
Conceived by WALTER BOBBIE
Director – Jeff Bianco
Music Director – Benjamin Doyle
Choreographer – Kelly Nayden
Lighting Design - Peter Petrino
Sound Design – Jamie LaJoie
Set Design – Based on a design by Martin Marchitto
Production Stage Manager - Jan Ursone
Stage Managers - Katie Imholt, Beth Jackson
A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
ACT 1
The Carousel Waltz
The Company
So Far
Meaghan
It's A Grand Night for Singing
The Company
The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
Duane, Jenna, Meaghan and Zully
Stepsisters' Lament
Jenna and Meaghan
We Kiss In A Shadow
Mark
Hello, Young Lovers
The Company
A Wonderful Guy
Zully
I Can't Say No
Jenna
Maria
Duane
Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?
Meaghan
Honey Bun
Mark and Company
The Gentleman Is A Dope
Zully
Don't Marry M
The Company
Many A New Day/ I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out
Duane, Jenna, Meaghan and Zully
If I Loved You
Jenna
Shall We Dance?
Duane and Meaghan
That's The Way It Happens
Duane and Zully
All At Once You Love Her
Duane and Mark
Some Enchanted Evening
The Company
ACT II
Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'
Mark
To Have And To Hold/Wish Them Well
The Company
The Man I Used to Be
Duane, Jenna and Zully
It Might As Well Be Spring
Meaghan
Kansas City
The Company
A Hundred Million Miracles
Zully
When The Children Are Asleep
Duane and Jenna
I Know It Can Happen Again
Meaghan
My Little Girl (from Sililoquy)
Mark
It’s Me
Duane, Mark and Zully
Love, Look Away
Duane
When You’re Driving Through The Moonlight
Jenna
A Lovely Night
Duane, Jenna, Mark and Zully
Something Wonderful
Meaghan
This Nearly Was Mine
Mark
Impossible / I Have Dreamed
The Company
Jenna Colavito
Meaghan Elliot
Duane Lanham
Zully Ramos
Mark Silence
Producer
Lou Ursone
Director
Jeffrey Bianco
Music Director
Benjamin Doyle
Choreographer
Kelly Nayden
Lighting Design
Peter Petrino
Sound Design
Jamie Lajoie
Production Stage Manager
Jan Ursone
Assistant Stage Managers
Katie Imholt, Beth Jackson
Prop Manager
Jordon Hensley
Sound Engineer
Jonathon Wu
Crew
Laura Castiglione, Tommy DeSalvo, Gail Yudain
Set Design
Based on original plan by Martin Marchitto
Tuxedos Courtesy of Zemo Men’s Store, Stamford