American Theater Group’s mission is to focus on new works and undeservedly neglected classics.  So you may ask, why A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC? Although it has not been done professionally in New Jersey in years and the Broadway revival closed almost 15 years ago, no one can claim it being either new or neglected. 

Keith Levenson, our Music Supervisor (who also conducted our productions of BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY and last year’s production of PARADE, also directed by Hunter Foster) approached Hunter and me with a new and novel concept. Normally, ALNM is done with a cast of at least 15 actors (often more). The cast includes the ten main characters and has always been augmented by  “The Liebeslieders,” a quintet who serve as a sort of Greek chorus, commenting on the characters and story through song and staging.  The concept was to present the piece without the Quintet, having all their songs, dialogue and such performed by only the 10 characters.  And while it is orchestrated for at least nine musicians, Keith suggested doing it with only two pianos and cello. 

So while the piece may not be “new,” the approach decidedly is.  What you are seeing tonight, with the full the blessing of the authors’ estates, is the first professional production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC done this way. We hope you share our enthusiasm for the new take on the material.

And if you are in the mood for a new work, please make sure to join us in May for our next production -- CANNED GOODS by Erik Kahn, a world premiere play that tells the unknown story of the start of World War II.  It is a compelling piece of theater by a talented new playwright.

As always, we thank you for being here and supporting ATG!

James Vagias
Producing Artistic Director

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