A Little Night Music: The Musical

A Little Night Music is a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. It opened in 1973, featuring Glynis Johns as Desiree Armfeldt and Len Cariou as Fredrik Egerman. The show is known for its waltz-time score and intricate exploration of romantic entanglements among a group of characters in turn-of-the-century Sweden.

Songs like 'Every Day a Little Death' and 'Send in the Clowns' became standout pieces, with the latter often cited as one of Sondheim's most famous compositions. The original Broadway cast recording from 1973 captures the production's mood, blending wit and melancholy. Other notable recordings include a London cast version in 1975 and a concert recording in 1990.

The musical's original run included performances by Hermione Gingold as Madame Armfeldt and Patricia Elliot as Anne Egerman. It has been revived several times, including a 2009 Broadway production. While the initial staging faced some challenges due to its non-linear storytelling, it has since been widely praised for its lyrical depth and character studies.