CCM Premieres New Showcase of Popular Musical Theatre Tunes
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) continues its popular Studio Series with the world premiere of
THEY WERE YOU
, a musical revue showcasing the songs of
Tom Jones
and
Harvey Schmidt
. Devised and directed by
Aubrey Berg
, the Patricia A. Corbett Distinguished Chair of Musical Theatre at CCM,
THEY WERE YOU
plays
Oct. 5-9
in the Cohen Family Studio Theater. Admission is free, but reservations are required.
Conceived and curated by Berg with musical arrangements by CCM faculty member
Stephen Goers
and choreography by alumna
Katie Johannigman
,
THEY WERE YOU
features songs from some of Jones and Schmidts most beloved musicals, including
The Fantasticks
,
Celebration
and
110 in the Shade
. The production represents the first comprehensive revue of Jones and Schmidts work.
Jones, a Texas native, is widely known not only for his lyrics and librettos but also for his directing and acting chops. He directed a New York City revival of
The Fantasticks
in 2006, and also played the role of the Old Actor in that production. He has written a screenplay for that show and a book called
Making Musicals: An Informal Introduction to the World of Musical Theater
.
Schmidt, also a Texan, attended the University of Texas at Austin to study art, but began to play piano as an accompanist for Jones during his time there. In addition to composing some of the worlds most beloved musicals, Schmidt has also continued to work as an illustrator for
Life
,
Harpers Bazaar
,
Sports
Illustrated
,
Fortune
and other publications.
The duos work together earned them several Tony Award nominations and the 1992 Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre, as well as induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the American Theatre Hall of Fame.
THEY WERE YOU
is organized thematically, moving from innocence to experience through the course of the performance. Each song along the way showcases some universal emotion and lauds the resilience of humanity in the face of sorrow and disillusionment. The program promises favorites like Try to Remember from
The Fantasticks
and My Cup Runneth Over from
I Do! I Do!
alongside other songs from throughout the celebrated duos oeuvre.
Admission to
THEY WERE YOU
is free, but tickets are required. CCM's Studio Series productions often sell out quickly, so
visit our guide to Studio Series tickets
for tips on how to secure your seats.
THEY WERE YOU: The Songs of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt
Lyrics by Tom Jones
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Aubrey Berg, director
Stephen Goers, musical director
Katie Johannigman, choreographer
Cast List:
- Gabe Wrobel
- Emily Fink
- Stavros Koumbaros
- Aria Braswell
- Karl Amundson
- Michelle Coben
Performance Times
- 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5
- 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6
- 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7
- 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
- 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9
Location
Cohen Family Studio Theater, CCM Village
University of Cincinnati
Admission
Admission is free. Reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, Oct. 3. 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 UC campus. Please visit
for information on parking rates.
For detailed maps and directions, please visit
. Additional parking is available off-campus at the U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.
For directions to CCM Village, visit
.
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CCM Season Presenting Sponsor & Musical Theatre Program Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
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