OPENING NIGHT - THE FIRST 75 YEARS  features music from various memorable shows presented over Orpheus's first 75 years. The show was developed by long-time Orpheans  Nancy Turner, Paul Gaffney and Frank Burke and highlights  the different phases that Orpheus went through ranging from  Glee Club Recitals (1906-16), through Operettas (1917-54) and then to Broadway musicals from 1955 to 1981. Close to 50 numbers from 42 Orpheus productions feature as much of this memorable music as can fit in the time available.  Continuity and context are provided by two hosts as well as  film clips and still projections.

Director: Paul Gaffney and Nancy Turner

Musical Director: Frank Burke

Choreographer: Marnie Edwards