The Wondrous Wit & Scintillating Songs of Tom Lehrer
"Be Prepared” for hours of irreverent revelry as we journey through the songs and career of one of our most acclaimed social satirists. See interviews in which he reveals what/who inspired his work – from his familiar recorded repertoire to rare gems never released to the public. And watch him performing his songs over the years in his inimitable style. Your instructor has been corresponding with Tom, age 97, for over 16 months. He’s happy about the course and is looking forward to students’ feedback.
Faculty Bio
Bonnie Weiss is a seasoned theatre educator, writer and cabaret producer. She has been giving courses on musical theatre history and appreciation for programs at UC Berkeley, San Francisco State, Dominican and other Bay Area universities since 2008.
This is a Livestreamed + Recorded Course
- Classes will stream live on the scheduled day and time
- Classes will also be video recorded
- You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.
Schedule Highlights
- Course starts on Wednesday, June 4, and ends on Wednesday, June 25
- Classes meet for 4 weeks, 1.5 hours per session (1:30–3 PM)
- All course materials, including videos, will remain available to view and enjoy through Aug. 31
Member Praise for Bonnie Weiss
Bonnie’ s enthusiasm for her topic is always engaging and interesting. Just a delight!
Absolutely wonderful! Great knowledge and presentation of the course material. One of my very favorite OLLI instructors!