CMUS 420 - Stephen Sondheim

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.
This course is cross-listed with MHST 420