EVERYBODY
UC College-Conservatory of Music
Oct. 5-7
Cohen Family Studio Theatre [University Heights]
Directed by Bridget Leak
This modern riff on the 15th-century morality play Everyman follows Everybody as they journey through life’s greatest mystery: the meaning of living. Life is determined by chance and so is the cast—roles are reassigned at each performance by lottery.
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SWEET CHARITY
UC College-Conservatory of Music
Sept. 28-30
Patricia Corbett Theatre [University Heights]
Hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine desperately seeks love in New York City in the 1960s. In this exuberant, groovy, hilarious musical comedy, Charity tries again and again to find her dream and make something of herself. Sweet Charity captures all the energy, humor, and heartbreak of Life in the Big City for an unfortunate but irrepressible optimist. The musical features popular hits like “Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “I’m a Brass Band” and “Baby, Dream Your Dream.”
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Mark your calendar for CCM’s fall ticketed events; Tickets on sale August 15
CINCINNATI, OH — Experience world-class performances by the next generation of performing and media artists at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)! The college’s fall 2023 schedule of ticketed events is now available; tickets are on sale through the CCM Box Office website.
From exhilarating concerts to breathtaking theatre, CCM offers a variety of performances for
audiences to enjoy. Ticketed event details are below; view the full fall calendar at
ccm.uc.edu/onstage.
Tickets can be purchased by following the event-specific “buy tickets” links in the listings
below. Patrons can also purchase tickets in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone at 513-556-4183 or online through our e-box office.
CCM’s Fall Ticketed Events
8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9
• CCMpower Special Event Series •
AN EVENING WITH AARON LAZAR: FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD
CCM Musical Theatre alumnus and star of the stage and screen, Aaron Lazar, presents his
cabaret From Broadway to Hollywood, which follows his expansive stage-to-screen career with songs from his many Broadway credits, a medley of film and musical theatre classics and more. With a voice that has been characterized as “velvety”, Lazar’s reputation for “reliably robust pipes” and “a sterling tone and wide, almost effortless range” guarantees the audience an evening of exceptional entertainment, up close and personal with one of Broadway’s most charismatic leading men.
Location: Robert J, Werner Recital Hall
Tickets: $50. For more information about CCM fundraising, contact Elaine Cox in the CCM Development and Alumni Relations Office at 513-556-2528.
8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28
8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29
2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30
• Musical Theatre Series •
SWEET CHARITY
Book by Neil Simon
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields
Diane Lala, director and choreographer
Ian Axness, music director
Hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine desperately seeks love in New York City in the 1960s. In this exuberant, groovy, hilarious musical comedy, Charity tries again and again to find her dream and make something of herself. Sweet Charity captures all the energy, humor, and heartbreak of Life in the Big City for an unfortunate but irrepressible optimist. The musical features popular hits including, “Big Spender,” “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “I’m a Brass Band” and “Baby, Dream Your Dream.” CCM’s production showcases a new set design by alumnus Joshua Gallagher (MFA Stage Design, ’21).
Estimated run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, plus a 15-minute intermission
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group
discounts available.
8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6
2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7
• Play Series •
EVERYBODY
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Bridget Leak, guest director
This modern riff on the 15th-century morality play Everyman follows Everybody as they journey through life’s greatest mystery: the meaning of living. Life is determined by chance and so is the cast—roles are reassigned at each performance by lottery.
Estimated run time: 90 minutes, no intermission
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Tickets: $25 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group
discounts available. Buy tickets online.
8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20
2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21
2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22
8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26
8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27
2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
• Play Series •
LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
Collaboration with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC)
By Jack Thorne
Based on the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist
Brian Isaac Phillips, guest director from CSC
Featuring CSC actors Barry Mulholland, Kelly Mengelkoch, Geoffrey Barnes II and Billy Chace
An enchanting, brutal vampire myth and coming-of-age love story adapted from the bestselling novel and award-winning film. Oskar is a bullied, lonely teenage boy living with his mother on a housing estate at the edge of town when a series of sinister killings rock the neighborhood. Eli is the young girl who has just moved in next door. She doesn’t go to school and never leaves the flat by day. Sensing in each other a kindred spirit, the two become devoted friends. What Oskar doesn’t know is that Eli has been a teenager for a very long time.
Content Advisory: For mature audience, includes sexual situations, violence, blood and gore.
Estimated run time: 2 hours, plus 15-minute intermission
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group
discounts available.
8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8
8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9
2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11
2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12
• Musical Theatre Series •
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Chaz Wolcott, director
Steve Goers, music director
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
Content advisory: For mature audiences, some scenes include sexual innuendo
Estimated run time: 90 minutes, no intermission
Location: Cohen Family Studio Theater
Tickets: $25 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group
discounts available.
8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16
8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18
2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19
• Opera Series •
THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA
Composed by Benjamin Britten
Libretto by Ronald Duncan, after the play by André Obey
Darya Zholnerova, student director
William Langley, conductor
Virtue is threatened by corruption in this haunting chamber opera. In ancient times, the city of Rome has fallen into depravity and it seems the only honorable woman who remains is Lucretia. The king’s son seethes with jealousy, determined to test Lucretia’s chastity. The events that ensue become a symbol of the regime’s oppression, sparking an uprising among the people. Featuring some of Britten’s most beautiful music, the opera conveys with intense passion the struggle between evil and redemption. Sung in English with supertitles.
Content advisory: For mature audiences, contains scenes of self-harm and implied violence.
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group
discounts available.
8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30
8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1
8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
• Dance Series •
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS + OTHER WORKS
Set to music by George Gershwin
Shauna Steele, director
Set in the French capital in the wake of World War II, An American in Paris tells the romantic story of a young American soldier, a beautiful French girl, and an indomitable European city – each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of international conflict. Inspired by the 1951 Academy Award-winning film, this one-act ballet is set to George Gershwin’s vibrant score.
Location: Patricia Corbett Theater
Tickets: $36 adult, $20 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group
discounts available.
Directions and Parking
CCM is located on the campus of the University of Cincinnati. For detailed driving
directions, visit ccm.uc.edu/directions.
Parking is available in UC’s CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off
Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Effective July 1,
2023, all University of Cincinnati Parking Services locations will become cashless. Pay for
parking securely with your credit/debit card. All major credit cards accepted.
CCM OnStage patrons can add pre-paid parking to their checkout carts when purchasing
tickets. Pre-paid parking is date/performance specific. CCM Garage parking rates for a
performance or special event is usually available for $10-15. Learn more about parking at
UC’s CCM Garage.
For additional information on parking at UC, please visit uc.edu/about/parking.
A preeminent institution for the performing and media arts, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is the largest single source of performing arts presentations in the state of Ohio. All event dates and programs are subject to change. For a complete calendar of events, please visit us online at https://ccm.uc.edu.
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An Evening With Aaron Lazar:
From Broadway to Hollywood
Saturday, September 9, 2023
8 P.M. Werner Recital Hall
Tickets On Sale Now!
Click here to purchase
CCM Musical Theatre alumnus and star of the stage and screen, Aaron Lazar, presents his cabaret From Broadway to Hollywood, which follows his expansive stage-to-screen career with songs from his many Broadway credits, a medley of film and musical theatre classics and more. With a voice that has been characterized as “velvety”, Lazar’s reputation for “reliably robust pipes” and “a sterling tone and wide, almost effortless range” guarantees the audience an evening of exceptional entertainment, up close and personal with one of Broadway’s most charismatic leading men.
For more information, contact Elaine Cox in the CCM Development and Alumni Relations Office at 513-556-2528.
Proceeds support student scholarships through CCMpower, a group of friends and alumni generating essential support across CCM.
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The two new operas—Robeson by Scott Davenport Richards and David Cote and The Righteous by Gregory Spears and Tracy K. Smith—will receive workshops this April and May, and the public is invited to attend a sneak peekCincinnati, Ohio—Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) are pleased to announce the next events in their joint program, Opera Fusion: New Works.
Opera Fusion: New Works (OF:NW) is a creative partnership between CCM and Cincinnati Opera that fosters the development of new operatic works. Through OF:NW, composers and librettists are given a 10-day workshop to hone their operas-in-progress and further prepare them for the opera stage. Each workshop ends with a public performance of excerpts from the featured work.
This April 4–13, OF:NW will mount a second workshop for the new opera, Robeson, featuring music by Scott Davenport Richards and a libretto by Richards and David Cote, with CCM Professor and Co-Director of Opera Fusion: New Works Robin Guarino as dramaturg and stage director. The work received an initial workshop last May through OF:NW.
Robeson Creative Team
Scott Davenport Richards
Composer & Co-Librettist
David Cote
Co-Librettist
Robin Guarino
Stage Director & Dramaturg
From the creative team behind Cincinnati Opera’s critically acclaimed 2019 world premiere, Blind Injustice, Robeson is an epic and inspiring biographical examination of Black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson (1898–1976). A global superstar, Robeson leveraged his fame to fight on the frontlines for equality. His heroic and uncompromising efforts against fascism and racism worldwide led Robeson to be entangled in the tragic power struggle between the two superpowers of the twentieth century—the United States and the USSR—with his own life and career hanging in the balance. Inspired by historical events, Robeson also resonates with today’s ongoing fights for social justice. The public performance of excerpts from Robeson will take place on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at Music Hall’s Wilks Studio.
From May 5–15, OF:NW will host a workshop for The Righteous, the newest opera from composer Gregory Spears and librettist Tracy K. Smith, the creative team behind Cincinnati Opera’s celebrated 2022 world premiere, Castor and Patience. Kevin Newbury (Castor and Patience, Fellow Travelers) will serve as stage director and dramaturg.
The Righteous Creative Team
Gregory Spears
Composer
Tracy K. Smith
Librettist
Kevin Newbury
Stage Director & Dramaturg
Commissioned by Santa Fe Opera and slated for a summer 2024 world premiere, The Righteous follows a preacher and leader of a growing church in the 1980s American Southwest, who finds himself caught up in the confluence of religion and politics. Slowly his connection to God is weakened as he becomes drawn to public office alongside contemporary events including the rise of feminism, the war on drugs, conflict in the Middle East, and the AIDS epidemic. Along the way, those closest to him grapple with their own understanding of faith and truth. The Righteous explores the timeless struggle to reconcile spiritual humility with ambition in our modern world. The public performance of excerpts from The Righteous will take place on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at CCM’s Cohen Family Studio Theater.
Admission to the public performances is free, and reservations are required. Reservations are available through the Cincinnati Opera Box Office by calling 513-241-2742 or visiting cincinnatiopera.org.
Opera Fusion: New Works presents
Robeson
Music by Scott Davenport Richards
Libretto by David Cote and Scott Davenport Richards
Dramaturgy and stage direction by Robin Guarino
When: Thursday, April 13, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
What: A performance of excerpts from the new opera-in-progress, Robeson.
Where: Music Hall’s Wilks Studio, 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Admission: Free; reservations are required. Reservations are available by calling 513-241-2742 or visiting cincinnatiopera.org.
Opera Fusion: New Works presents
The Righteous
Music by Gregory Spears
Libretto by Tracy K. Smith
Dramaturgy and stage direction by Kevin Newbury
When: Monday, May 15, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
What: A performance of excerpts from the new opera-in-progress, The Righteous.
Where: Cohen Family Studio Theater, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, 290 CCM Boulevard, Cincinnati, OH 45221
Admission: Free; reservations are required. Reservations are available by calling 513-241-2742 or visiting cincinnatiopera.org.
About Opera Fusion: New Works
Funded through a generous gift from the Mellon Foundation, Opera Fusion: New Works (OF:NW) is a partnership between Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) dedicated to fostering the development of new American operas. This collaboration is jointly led by Evans Mirageas, The Harry T. Wilks Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera, and Robin Guarino, professor of opera at CCM. OF:NW offers composers or composer/librettist teams the opportunity to workshop an opera during a residency in Cincinnati. Residencies utilize the facilities, personnel, and talent of both Cincinnati Opera and CCM. The workshops are cast with a combination of CCM students and professional artists, and each workshop concludes with a free public presentation of excerpts followed by an audience Q&A session. For more information, visit ofnw.org.
About Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Opera’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through diverse opera experiences. Founded in 1920 and the second-oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every summer and engaging programs throughout the year. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative artists.
Season Presenting Sponsor for Cincinnati Opera’s 2023 Summer Festival is Chavez Properties. Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. Cincinnati Opera also receives general season support from the Ohio Arts Council, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Patricia A. Corbett Estate and Trust, and the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. Cincinnati Opera is a proud member of OPERA America. To learn more, visit cincinnatiopera.org
About CCM
Nationally ranked and internationally renowned, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is a preeminent institution for the performing and media arts. The school’s educational roots date back to 1867, and a solid, visionary instruction has been at its core since that time. CCM offers nine degree types (BA, BM, BFA, MFA, MM, MA, AD, DMA, PhD) in nearly 120 possible majors, along with a wide variety of pre-collegiate and post-graduate programs.
Declared a top college vocal program by Backstage Magazine and described as “one of the continent’s major music schools,” by the Toronto Star, CCM’s Departments of Opera and Voice provide one of the most comprehensive training programs for opera singers, coaches and directors in the United States. CCM offers an international faculty of dedicated educators who are also celebrated professionals in their own right, widely and currently active in their respective fields. Several national opera companies hold auditions at the conservatory, and CCM students frequently advance to the final rounds of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. CCM graduates have performed on the stages of the world’s greatest opera companies, including Cincinnati Opera, the Metropolitan Opera (New York), Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, Royal Opera (London), La Scala (Italy) and more. To learn more, visit ccm.uc.edu.
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