CCM Studio Series Presents a Musical Celebration of Stephen Sondheim
CCM opens its Sesquicentennial Studio Series with
, a musical revue of Stephen Sondheims most beloved works, on
Thursday, Oct. 5
through
Saturday, Oct. 7
in the
Cohen Family Studio Theater
. The performance paints an intimate portrait of the songwriter, told through his music and through video clips of Sondheim himself.
Sondheims comments are amazingly candid, giving a unique and personal insight into the stories behind the songs, as well as the personal battles he has faced with his family, producers and fame, says CCM Musical Theatre Professor and Department Chairman
, director of the show.
Eight singers from
will perform some of Sondheims most popular tunes without amplification and accompanied only by piano. Audiences will recognize featured songs in the revue, such as Comedy Tonight from
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
, Somethings Comin from
West Side Story
and Send in the Clowns from
A Little Night Music
.
The show also includes excerpts from
Passion
,
Assassins
and
Bounce
, as well as a brand-new song written just for
Sondheim on Sondheim
.
The strength of the show comes from the brilliance of the music and lyrics and the accomplishments of the performers in interpreting the songs of the modern master of musical theatre, Berg says.
CCM Musical Theatre has a long history with Sondheim musicals; the department has staged almost all of Sondheims major works over the years.
His songs can be witty and ironic, but also heartfelt and deeply emotional, Berg says. They provide a tremendous challenge to young performers and serve as excellent training for our more advanced students.
With this show, CCM Musical Theatre also welcomes the return of
(BFA Musical Theatre, 2012) as a Visiting Adjunct Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre. Johannigman choreographs
Sondheim on Sondheim
, which features music direction and accompaniment by
.
I have watched Katie grow up and remember her as a star-struck little girl attending productions at CCM, Berg says. The last performance she gave here was as Cinderella in Into the Woods (a favorite Sondheim work). I am delighted that she is visiting us this year as a teacher, choreographer and director. It gives us a wonderful sense of continuity.
You can see Johannigmans choreography in
Sondheim on Sondheim
in CCMs Cohen Family Studio Theater from Oct. 5-7. Admission is free, but reservations are required; tickets become available at noon on Monday, Oct. 2. They often sell out quickly, so visit our
guide to Studio Series tickets
for tips and tricks to secure your seats.
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SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Conceived and directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Production Team
- Aubrey Berg, director
- Stephen Goers, music director and accompanist
- Katie Johannigman, choreographer
- Nicholas Smith, lighting designer
- Margo Leist, stage manager
Cast list
- Bryce Baxter
- Aria Braswell
- Emily Fink
- Ciara Harris
- Phillip Johnson
- Alex Stone
- Keaton Whittaker
- Gabe Wrobel
Performance Times
- 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5
- 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6
- 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7
Location
Cohen Family Studio Theater, CCM Village,
University of Cincinnati
Tickets
Admission is free. Reservations are required. Tickets become available at noon on Monday, Oct. 2. 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
for more 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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Sondheim on Sondheim
is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.MTIShows.com.
CCM Season Presenting Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Studio Series Sponsors: Dr. & Mrs. Carl G. Fischer, Ms. Margaret L. Straub & Mr. Neil R. Artman
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