On Sunday, October 13th, 2019, Freddie Miller, dramaturg for Penn State Centre Stage’s production of A Little Night Music, hosted a cabaret celebrating the works of Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince. The cabaret was conceived, written and directed by Miller; it was inspired out of a response to honor the partnership of Sondheim and Prince, specifically in the aftermath of Prince’s passing away earlier this summer.

Featuring songs from some of Sondheim and Prince’s most popular shows (Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, and Merrily, We Roll Along), A Salute to Sondheim & Prince celebrated Sondheim and Prince’s contributions to the American theatre. The cabaret featured several members of the nationally recognized Penn State Musical Theatre program. Throughout the evening, Miller acted as the master of ceremonies, providing commentary on Sondheim and Prince’s careers as well as providing context for the songs that were performed.

The cabaret was made possible by a generous grant from the Student Engagement Network. The production team consisted of Freddie Miller (director and dramaturgy), Jack Maloney (music direction), David Reingold (lighting design), and Rowan Young (stage manager).