Thursday evening we will enthrolled and entertained by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with an evening at the Assembly Hall in which they sang the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein. I was actually moved to tears a few times.
What really made it special was that between songs, Oscar “Andy” Hammerstein III told stories about his famous family, the trials and trevails, as well as the triumphs. Andy is the grandson of Oscar Hammerstein II who collaborated with Richard Rodgers to bring us many of those timeless show tunes that were so much a part of many of our lives.
Special guest soloist Dallyn Vail Bayles sang in about half the songs. He did such a great job with Oklahoma! that I want to jump to my feet and yell as he wrapped it up. But I didn’t. I stayed dignified, and applauded loudly – yelling from my seat…
Following is a list of the songs they sang, with the Broadway show in italics:
It’s a Grand Night for Singing – State Fair
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin” – Oklahoma
Oklahoma! – Oklahoma!
You’ll Never Walk Alone – Carousel
If I Loved You – Carousel
Some Enchanted Evening – South Pacific
Hello, Young Lovers – The King and I
The Sound of Music – The Sound of Music
My Favorite Things – The Sound of Music
Climb Ev’ry Mountain – The Sound of Music
