Music
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SONDHEIM SOUNDS New York University presents Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along.” The show explores sudden changes in the lives of three friends: a composer, a lyricist, and a novelist. John Simpkins directs. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m., Thursday, September 29-Saturday, October 1, 8 p.m., and Sunday, October 2, 3 p.m., New York University, Frederick Loewe Theatre, 35 W. 4th St. at Greene Street, 212-998-5281, $20 general, $10 NYU students.
COMPOSERS CREATE Eight young composers from around the world create new work in a series of storefront displays throughout New York City (Friday and Sunday, 8 p.m.).The “Monster Composer Rally” culminates when these works are performed by the MATA Micro-Orchestra (Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m.). Series: St. Peter’s Church, 346 W. 20th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues, 212-563-5124, $20 general, $15 seniors and students, $50 festival pass.
ROCKETS AND PANTS The Brooklyn Lyceum presents performances by three bands: Rockets and Cars, Pants, and Mancino. Friday, 9 p.m., Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 Fourth Ave., between Union and President streets, Park Slope, Brooklyn, 866-469-2687, $10.
JAZZ AND BLONDIE Deborah Harry joins the Jazz Passengers for a one night-only performance. Saturday, 7 p.m. doors open, 9 p.m. concert, Ace of Clubs, inside Acme, 9 Great Jones St., between Lafayette Street and Broadway, www.ticketweb.com, $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
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