CMUS 420 - Stephen Sondheim

Mode(s) of Instruction: Hybrid
FC ARHU

4 credits
An introduction to the major works of Stephen Sondheim, focusing on his collaborations with Arthur Laurents (West Side Story, Gypsy, Anyone Can Whistle), Harold Prince (Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along), and James Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Passion). Topics will include Sondheim’s interpretation of the Rodgers-and-Hammerstein musical, the development of the so-called “concept” musical, and his legacy today. Required viewings outside class time.
Prerequisites & Notes: One 200-level course in MHST, MUTH 132, and consent of the instructor.
Does this course require off campus field trips? No

This course is cross-listed with MHST 420

Course Last Offered/Scheduled: Spring 2021