Pacific Overtures
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Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman (authors of Assassins) mix elements of Kabuki theatre with the conventions of the Broadway musical in Pacific Overtures, a highly original, inventive, powerful, educational and surprisingly humorous theatrical experience. Considered by many to be the artistic pinnacle of the legendary Sondheim/Prince collaborations, this exploration of culture and imperialism pushes the boundaries of musical theatre further than ever before.
Commodore Matthew Perry's 1853 mission to open trade relations with isolationist Japan through gunboat diplomacy forges an unlikely friendship between the samurai, Kayama, and the Americanized fisherman, Manjiro. Kayama and Manjiro – and all of Japanese society – must face the wave of Westernization that follows.
Its epic scope, ethnic cast and subject matter, and sheer ambition make Pacific Overtures a unique and worthwhile effort for any theatre, large or small, that is looking for a challenge.
Concert Selections for Pacific Overtures
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- CHRYSANTHEMUM TEAFromPACIFIC OVERTURESFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSHOW EXTRACTIONArranged for8 MALE VOICESStarting KeyDmEstimated duration11 min 55 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byTUNICK, JONATHANInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone, 2 Horn 1&2, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 17 Violin AB, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Keyboard, 8 Chorus books
- MARCH TO THE TREATY HOUSEFromPACIFIC OVERTURESFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSHOW EXTRACTIONArranged forINSTRUMENTALStarting KeyCEstimated duration2 min 4 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byTUNICK, JONATHANInstrumentation1 Reed 1(Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Flute), 1 Reed 3(Clarinet), 1 Reed 4(Oboe), 1 Reed 5(Bassoon), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion 1&2(Bells, Drum Set) 1 Violin, 1 Viola , 1 Cello,1 Keyboard, 1 Harp, 2 Piano/Conductor
- NEXTFromPACIFIC OVERTURESFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSHOW EXTRACTIONArranged for1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS (FEATURED SOLOS)Starting KeyBbEstimated duration5 min 39 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byTUNICK, JONATHANInstrumentation1 Piccolo, 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion 1&2, 1 Harp, 1 Keyboard, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
- PLEASE HELLOFromPACIFIC OVERTURESFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSHOW EXTRACTIONEstimated duration0 secMusic byStephen SondheimLyrics byStephen SondheimOrchestrated byJonathan TunickInstrumentationReed 1 (Piccolo, Flute), Reed 2 (Flute, Clarinet), Reed 3 (Clarinet), Reed 4 (Oboe), Reed 5 (Bassoon), 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, 1 Harp, 2 Percussion, (16) Violin, (7) Viola), (6) Cello, (5) Bass, 6 Vocal Books, 2 Piano-Conductor Scores
- PRETTY LADYFromPACIFIC OVERTURESFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSHOW EXTRACTIONArranged for3 MALE VOICESStarting KeyFEstimated duration4 min 13 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byTUNICK, JONATHANInstrumentation1 Flute, 1 Alto Flute, 1 Eng.Horn, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 2 Horn 1&2, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 3 Chorus books
- PRETTY LADY ("SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM")FromPACIFIC OVERTURESFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeCONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)Arranged forINSTRUMENTALStarting KeyFEstimated duration4 min 13 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENArranged bySEBESKY, DONInstrumentation1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Piccolo, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 English horn, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Trumpet, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Full Score, 1 Harp, 1 Celesta
- SOMEONE IN A TREEFromPACIFIC OVERTURESFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100TypeSHOW EXTRACTIONArranged for4 MALE VOICESStarting KeyEbEstimated duration11 min 59 secMusic bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byTUNICK, JONATHANInstrumentation1 Flute 1, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 2 Oboe(English horn), 1 Bassoon, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Percussion 1, 1 Percussion 2, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Keyboard , 1 Harp, 4 Chorus books
- SUITE OF DANCES FROM "PACIFIC OVERTURES"FromPACIFIC OVERTURESFirst Performance Fee:$300Each Additional Performance:$150TypeSYMPHONIC SUITEArranged forINSTRUMENTALStarting KeyEmEstimated duration42 min 25 secMusic bySTEPHEN SONDHEIMArranged byBROHN, WILLIAM D.Instrumentation1 Flute (Shakuhachi, Alto Recorder), 1 Flute 2 (w/piccolo), 1 Clarinet (Bb/A) 1 Clarinet 2 (Bb/A), 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 English Horn (Bass Oboe, Oboe), 1 Bassoon, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion 1&2, 1 Percussion 3 (Timpani), 1 Piano/Celeste, 1 Harp, 1 Conductor Score
Show Essentials
Songs
The Advantages Of Floating In The Middle Of The Sea
There Is No Other Way
Four Black Dragons
Poems
Welcome To Kanagawa
Someone In A Tree
Please Hello
A Bowler Hat
Pretty Lady
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