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January 24, 2018 · 1:45 pm

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Runs Feb. 22-March 4

CCM_Jesus Christ Superstar promoJESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
UC College-Conservatory of Music
Feb. 22-March 4
Patricia Corbett Theater [University Heights]

Directed & choreographed by Diane Lala
Music directed by Roger Grodsky

What’s the buzz? CCM presents the first hit by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice! A timeless work, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has wowed audiences for over 40 years. The rock opera is based on the last week of Jesus’ life. Set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events, the story is told through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. A true global phenomenon, the iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.”

  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 24 at 2pm &  8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 25 at 2pm
  • Wed-Fri, Feb. 28-March 2 at 8pm
  • Sat, March 3 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, March 4 at 2pm

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January 5, 2018 · 10:09 am

LOVE AND INFORMATION Runs Feb. 7-11

CCM_Love and Information promoLOVE AND INFORMATION
UC College-Conservatory of Music Acting
Feb. 7-11
Patricia Corbett Theater [University Heights]

Directed by Brant Russell

Described by the New York Times as “thought-churning” and “deeply poignant,” Love and Information premiered in London’s Royal Court Theatre in 2012. In this fast-moving kaleidoscope, more than 100 characters try to make sense of what they know. The play is presented in a series of short vignettes, which have no predetermined order, no named characters and no stage direction. The work explores the prevalence of technology in today’s culture, the thirst for knowledge and the importance of human connection.

  • In preview Wed, Feb. 7 at 8pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 8-9 at 8pm
  • Sat, Feb. 10 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, Feb. 11 at 2pm

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November 22, 2017 · 2:31 pm

CCM Mainstage Dance Presents THE ART OF MOTION

The mixed-repertoire Mainstage production features The Little Mermaid, Paquita and John Adams’ Shaker Loops

CCM_logoThe University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music’s fall Mainstage Series comes to a stunning conclusion with THE ART OF MOTION, a concert of mixed repertoire presented by the Dance Department. Co-directed by Dance Department Chair Jiang Qi and Associate Professor of Dance Deirdre Carberry, the production runs from Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, through Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in CCM’s Patricia Corbett Theater.

The program begins with featured work The Little Mermaid, which is choreographed by guest artist Adam Sage with music by Léo Delibes and Antonín Dvořák. This classic fairytale, written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, is about the lengths in which a young mermaid will go for love.

The concert also showcases Paquita with music by Ludwig Minkus, restaged by Deirdre Carberry to choreography by Marius Petipa. Set in Spain during the occupation by Napoleon’s army, the ballet follows the story of a young gypsy girl who saves the life of a French officer and falls in love with him.

The performance concludes with Shaker Loops by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams, featuring choreography by CCM Dance Professor André Megerdichian. CCM’s Café MoMus Ensemble performs the beloved work under the direction of CCM student Alexandria Black. Shaker Loops includes an illuminated collaboration with UC DAAP faculty member Henry Hildebrandt, the Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs in the School of Architecture and Interior Design.

Experience “The Art of Motion” at CCM, which runs Nov. 30-Dec. 3 in Patricia Corbett Theater. Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone 513-556-4183 or online at ccm.uc.edu/boxoffice/mainstage/art-of-motion.
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Performance Times

  • 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30
  • 8 p.m. Friday Dec. 1
  • 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
  • 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3

Location
Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village
University of Cincinnati

Purchasing Tickets
Tickets to THE ART OF MOTION are $27-31 for adults, $17-20 for non-UC students and $15-18 for UC students with a valid ID.

Student rush tickets will be sold one hour before each performance to non-UC students for $12 or $15, based on availability. UC students can receive one free student rush ticket with a valid ID, based on availability.

Customizable subscription packages are also available for CCM’s 2017-18 Mainstage
Series.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone at 513-556-4183 or online at ccm.uc.edu/boxoffice/mainstage/art-of-motion.

Parking and Directions
Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit uc.edu/parking for more information on parking rates.

For detailed maps and directions, please visit uc.edu/visitors. Additional parking is available off-campus at the U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.

For directions to CCM Village, visit ccm.uc.edu/about/directions.

CCM Season Presenting Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Mainstage Season Production Sponsor: Macy’s
Dance Department Supporter: The Corbett Endowment at CCM
Dance Performance Sponsor: Teri Jory & Seth Geiger

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October 27, 2017 · 4:13 pm

CCM Studio Acting Series Presents Premiere of THE EARTH IS FLAT

CCM_The Earth is Flat promoThis work by alumnus Todd Almond is a coming-of-age tale set at UC. Admission is free but reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, Oct. 30.

CCM opens its Studio Acting Series with the premiere of Todd Almond’s THE EARTH IS FLAT at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2. Directed by CCM Acting Professor and Department Chair Richard Hess, the play runs through Saturday, Nov. 4 in CCM’s Cohen Family Studio Theater.

THE EARTH IS FLAT follows the story of a UC freshman named Ethan and his journey to self-discovery. Set in a UC dormitory, the play explores the universal awkwardness of the American college experience. The search for identity by those least prepared with answers resonates with unexpected comedy in this new play, which was commissioned by CCM Acting as part of the Cincinnati Playwrights Conference in 2016.

“Ethan struggles to discover what it means to step into a new life far from home as he enters college, after a personal family tragedy almost derails his life,” Hess says. “This bittersweet comedy will make your heart smile.”

“This play is important to UC and CCM because it follows a student’s journey to discover truth in a world that has fallen flat,” says CCM Acting student Olivia Passafiume, who plays the role of Jennifer in THE EARTH IS FLAT. “It explores grief, and what it means to have the rug pulled from under you during some of the most formative years of your life.”

“Most importantly, Todd Almond’s words give hope that no matter what you may believe, the power of human connection is eternal,” she adds.

Almond (BM Vocal Performance, BFA Acting 1999) is a composer, performer, lyricist and playwright. He starred alongside Courtney Love in the rock opera Kansas City Choir Boy, for which he also wrote the original book, music and lyrics. His original theatrical works include Girlfriend, Melancholy Play and musical versions of The Tempest and The Winter’s Tale, among others. Since graduating, Almond has returned to CCM to hold master classes and participate in the annual Cincinnati Playwrights Conference. Learn more about Almond on his professional website: toddalmond.com.

THE EARTH IS FLAT runs Nov. 2-4 in CCM’s Cohen Family Studio Theater. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, Oct. 30. They often sell out quickly, so visit our guide to Studio Series tickets for tips and tricks to secure your seats.

Performance Times

  • 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2
  • 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3
  • 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4
  • 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4

Location
Cohen Family Studio Theater, CCM Village, University of Cincinnati

Cast List

  • Jack Steiner as Ethan
  • Graham Lutes as Derek
  • Carissa Cardy/Meg Olson as Shelly
  • Olivia Passafiume/Madeleine Page-Schmit as Jennifer
  • Carter LaCava as Guy Who Looks Like Jeremy
  • Graham Rogers as Man Various
  • Paige Jordan as Woman Various

Tickets
Admission is free. Reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, Oct. 30. Please visit the CCM Box Office or call 513-556-4183 to reserve. Limit two tickets per order.

Parking and Directions
Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Please visit uc.edu/parking for more information on parking rates.

For detailed maps and directions, please visit uc.edu/visitors. Additional parking is available off-campus at the U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.

For directions to CCM Village, visit ccm.uc.edu/about/directions.

CCM Season Presenting Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

Studio Drama Series Sponsor: Ms. Margaret L. Straub & Mr. Neil R. Artman

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October 10, 2017 · 3:11 pm

THE EARTH IS FLAT Runs Nov. 2-4

CCM_logoTHE EARTH IS FLAT
UC College-Conservatory of Music Studio Series
Nov. 2-4
Cohen Family Theater [University Heights]

Written by Todd Almond (BM ’99)
Directed by Richard Hess

A love letter to the University of Cincinnati written by Almond, THE EARTH IS FLAT explores the universal awkwardness of the American college experience. The search for identity by those least prepared with answers resonates with unexpected comedy in this new play commissioned by CCM Acting as part of the Cincinnati Playwrights Conference in 2016. A coming-of-age story set in Calhoun Hall, THE EARTH IS FLAT follows purple-haired Ethan as he takes his first tentative steps toward self-knowledge.

Admission is free. Reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, Oct. 30. 

  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 2-3 at 8pm
  • Sat, Nov. 4 at 2pm & 8pm

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