Tonight At Eight

August 13, 1998 • Victoria Theatre - The second summer concert almost didn't happen because the creative team didn't realize that, after just one show, the concerts had become a thing. As the year rolled on, there were many questions about what the next concert would be and it became apparent that what was initially considered a byproduct of the first CD was now considered an annual event. To make quick work of the material, music director David Düsing assembled an eclectic collection of folk, musical theatre, spiritual and pop songs (many previously performed by his professional vocal group, the Düsing Singers). Choreography began to expand and the unexpected emotional diversity of the concert, from tearful moments to genuinely funny bits, would define Muse concerts to come. Unbeknownst to anyone at the time, this was to become part one of a bigger project...