All in One:Words and Music: Jerry Herman, Meredith Willson, Dolly Parton at American Classics

American Classics wraps up its 29th season with another concert saluting songwriters who wrote both the words and music, with All in One: Words and Music: Jerry Herman, Meredith Willson, and Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, and more.  Also included are songs by Tom Lehrer, Richard Rodgers, John Denver, and Carole King.  

The stellar cast is Bradford Conner, Jean Danton, Michelle Deluise, Wes Hunter, Caryn May, Brandon Milardo, Cynthia Mork, Carolyn Saxon, and Benjamin Sears with Steve Sussman on piano.  Among the featured songs are Herman’s title songs for both Hello, Dolly and Mame; Willson’s Till There was You; Parton’s I Will Always Love You; Mitchell’s The Circle Game; and Denver’s Take Me Home, Country Roads.

The two performances will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm in First Church Congregational (11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA), and Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 3:00 pm at First Parish Church (75 Great Road, Bedford, MA), both of which are wheelchair accessible. Tickets are $25 (seniors/students) to $30.  For tickets and information, visit amclass.org. 

About American Classics
American Classics, led by Bradford Conner and Benjamin Sears as Artistic and Producing Directors, is the Boston area's only organization dedicated exclusively to American music. Our concerts showcase both forgotten gems and newly discovered musical treasures, offering a distinctive experience that celebrates the diversity and richness of American musical heritage.