Pacific Overtures

Two friends caught in the inevitable winds of change tell of Japan's painful and harrowing Westernization.

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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 farther 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 - looking for a challenge.

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Concert Selections for Pacific Overtures

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Amateur
£60.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £30.00 per performance per song
Extra months are £15.00 per month per song

Professional
£125.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £62.50 per performance per song
Extra months are £31.25 per performance per song

Pricing is for individual songs only. Pricing for orchestral suites and other items is available by contacting us directly.

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PACIFIC OVERTURES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
8 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
Dm

Estimated duration
11 min 55 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 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

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MARCH TO THE TREATY HOUSE

From
PACIFIC OVERTURES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
2 min 4 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 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

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NEXT

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PACIFIC OVERTURES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS (FEATURED SOLOS)

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
5 min 39 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 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

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PLEASE HELLO

From
PACIFIC OVERTURES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Stephen Sondheim

Lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim

Orchestrated by
Jonathan Tunick

Instrumentation
Reed 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

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PRETTY LADY

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PACIFIC OVERTURES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
3 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
4 min 13 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 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

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PRETTY LADY ("SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM")

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PACIFIC OVERTURES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
4 min 13 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Arranged by
SEBESKY, DON

Instrumentation
1 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

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SOMEONE IN A TREE

From
PACIFIC OVERTURES

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
4 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
11 min 59 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 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

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SUITE OF DANCES FROM "PACIFIC OVERTURES"

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PACIFIC OVERTURES

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Type
SYMPHONIC SUITE

Arranged for
INSTRUMENTAL

Starting Key
Em

Estimated duration
42 min 25 sec

Music by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Arranged by
BROHN, WILLIAM D.

Instrumentation
1 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

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