Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory
Act One
“Something’s Coming” from West Side Story
Music by Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990)
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (1930–2021)
“Que Sera Sera”
Music by Jay Livingston (1915–2001)
Lyrics by Ray Evans (1937–2001)
“In These Shoes”
Song by Kirsty MacColl (1959–2000)
“Breathe” from In the Heights
Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (b. 1980)
“Satisfied” from Hamilton
Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (b. 1980)
“As If We Never Said Goodbye” from Sunset Blvd.
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber (b. 1948)
“And I Will Follow”
Song by Jason Robert Brown (b. 1970)
“Get Ready”
Song by Smokey Robinson (b. 1940)
Act Two
“Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman
Song by Pasek and Paul (Benj Paske and Justin Paul)
“Born to Run”
Song by Bruce Springsteen (b. 1949)
“Remember Me” from Disney’s Coco
Song by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
“Total Eclipse of the Heart”
Song by Jim Steinman (1947–2021)
“Being Green”
Song by Joe Raposo (b. 1937–1989)
“Defying Gravity” from Wicked
Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (b. 1948)
“Fearless” (with Choir)
Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (b. 1980)
“Firework” (with Choir)
Song by Katy Perry (b. 1984)
“But the world goes round”
Music by John Kander (b. 1927)
Lyrics by Fred Ebb (1928–2004)
Wednesday, September 3, 2035 at 6PM
Raise a Glass to 150 Years!
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre Lobby
Join us as we kick off our landmark 150th anniversary season with a festive pre-concert reception featuring live music, light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with wine, beer and signature cocktails. Meet Jennifer Smolos Steele, the new dean of the conservatory, and mingle with the remarkable faculty and students who make the conservatory what it is. Celebrate the start of an unforgettable season in great company — and set the stage for an extraordinary performance season.
Performing Arts Live provides the campus and community with more than just great live performances by internationally acclaimed guest artists. During their visits, artists serve as guest lecturers, conduct masterclasses and present free workshops and performances within our community!
Special thanks to Dean Jennifer Smolos Steele, John Bonanni, Patrick Brady, Lauren Chapman, Carolyn Coulson, Kevin Covert, Shaun Evans, Jennifer Green-Flint, Jeffrey Marlatt, Richard W. Robbins and Love at First Bite Catering.
When you join the Shenandoah Conservatory Dean’s Circle, your annual member support helps Shenandoah Conservatory address the costs of excellence in performing arts training, equipping state-of-the-art facilities, hiring world-class faculty, and fostering experimental and creative student projects.
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Shenandoah Conservatory is grateful to the Dean's Circle for supporting our creative community of artists, scholars and educators.
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To learn more about joining the Dean’s Circle and the other ways you can make a transformative gift to Shenandoah Conservatory visit www.su.edu/performs/support or contact:
Shenandoah University Office of Advancement
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Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Performing Arts Live (PAL) is supported in part by the L.P. "Skip" and Anne Hughes Hill Visiting Artist Endowment, honoring the legacy of L.P. "Skip" Hill and Anne Hughes Hill. Making a donation to the Hill Visiting Artist Endowment grows support for Performing Arts Live.
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As a Friend of the Conservatory, you designate your support for a specific academic department, student ensemble, high profile guest artist or special initiative. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community.
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Shenandoah Conservatory is grateful to the Friends of the Conservatory for supporting our creative community of artists, scholars and educators.
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Contact Shenandoah University's Office of Advancement at (540) 665-4512 or give@su.edu for more information or other ways to give.
Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
The Listen Everywhere system in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre is provided in part by Hearing Life: Winchester.
