Many centuries ago, the Roman poet Horace put it this way: Carpe diem! But whatever language you choose, it’s one of the biggest themes in the American musical. Our goal is to inspire you to stand up, open the door and make the most of every minute of your life armed with songs like “Open a New Window,” “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Comes Once in a Lifetime,” “No Day but Today,” Sondheim’s “The Miller’s Son” and even Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Climb Ev’ry Mountain.” Along the way, a bit of the Gershwin brothers, too, because Ira makes the point with disarming urgency: “Life is short; we’re growing older. Don’t you be an also-ran. You’d better dance, little lady! Dance, little man! Dance whenever you can!” —B.R.

Hosted by BILL RUDMAN and NANCY MAIER

Featuring ERIC FANCHER, SHERI GROSS, and SARA MASTERSON