Rodgers & Hammerstein: Showstoppers

A wonderful concert of a toe-tapping rhythms, witty lyrics and soaring melodies from the great musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein that will have you singing along and cheering for encores.   

Please note: this event is not held at the Sydney Opera House.

One of the highlights of 2023 was Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ Golden Age of Broadway concert with their Symphony Chorus – an irresistible evening of toe-tapping tunes and sheer entertainment that sent everyone home with smiles to ‘make the world worthwhile’. And they’re back in 2024 with a celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein showstoppers. 

We’ve got this beautiful feelin’ that Brett Weymark is planning something wonderful with rousing choruses and fabulous musical moments from R&H musicals that have stood the test of time to become classics – plus some rare treats from the ‘backstage comedy’ Me and Juliet and the 1945 film State Fair. And we know he’ll be spoilt for choice with all the memorable melodies, witty lyrics and touching themes that emerged from this legendary musical theatre partnership.

You’ll be singing along and cheering for encores. 

Presented by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

Richard RODGERS & Oscar HAMMERSTEIN II 
Songs, choruses and music from the great Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals:

Prologue and Main Title from The Sound of Music
Do-Re-Mi, from The Sound of Music
Edelweiss, from The Sound of Music
June Is Bustin’ Out All Over, from Carousel
I Enjoy Being a Girl, from Flower Drum Song
You Are Beautiful, from Flower Drum Song
There Is Nothin’ Like a Dame, from South Pacific
Keep It Gay, from Me and Juliet
People Will Say We’re in Love, from Oklahoma!
Soliloquy from Carousel
You’ll Never Walk Alone, from Carousel

– INTERVAL – 

It’s a Grand Night for Singing, from State Fair
I Have Confidence in Me, from The Sound of Music
Happy Talk, from South Pacific
I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair, from South Pacific
Some Enchanted Evening, from South Pacific
Something Wonderful, from The King and I
Kansas City, from Oklahoma!
Love, Look Away, from Flower Drum Song
If I Loved You, from Carousel
I Have Dreamed, from The King and I
I Whistle a Happy Tune, from The King and I
Something Good, from The Sound of Music
Climb Ev’ry Mountain, from The Sound of Music

Brett Weymark conductor
Johanna Allen 
Ashleigh Rubenach 
Daniel Belle 
Rob McDougall 
Symphony Chorus
Chamber Singers
Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra