See a concert or show at CCM: Fall schedule of major events now available

4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 
• Winds Series • 
FROM THE ASHES 
CCM Wind Symphony  
Featuring guest artist Haley Bangs, flutist at Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra 
Kevin Michael Holzman, music director and conductor  
Like the legendary Phoenix, humanity has often risen from the fires of our past and present to emerge stronger than before. Our program explores this theme of moving towards peace and repose after troubled times. 
HAILSTORK: Celebration!  
VITUCCI: Caught in the Current  
MASLANKA: Tears  
PLOG: Concerto for Flute  
HINDEMITH: Symphony in B-flat 
Estimated run time: 90 minutes 
Location: Corbett Auditorium  
Tickets: $10 adult, $10 student, $10 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19
• Orchestral Series • 
SYMPHONIC JAZZ 
CCM Concert Orchestra 
Featuring guest artist Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield, vocalist; and faculty artist Sergio Pamies, piano 
Aik Khai Pung, music director and conductor 
Concert Orchestra’s collaboration with CCM Jazz is back! Jazz Professor Sergio Pamies arranges for the orchestra to perform some jazz standards with guest singer Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield, a jazz vocalist, composer and educator from Fort Worth, Texas. 
Estimated run time: 1 hour 
Location: Corbett Auditorium 
Tickets: $15 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 
2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 CANCELLED
•Orchestral and Choral Series• 
J.S. BACH’S ST. MATTHEW PASSION 
CCM Philharmonia, CCM Chamber Choir, CCM Chorale and Cincinnati Youth Choir Bel Canto 
Joe Miller, music director and conductor  
James Alexander, stage director  
Mark Gibson, Brett Scott, Robyn Lana, ensemble music directors  
Featuring faculty artist Daniel Weeks, tenor  
J.S. Bach’s monumental St. Matthew Passion is presented in a staged performance, illuminating the dramatic intensity of this Baroque masterwork, which retells the compelling story of the events leading up to the trial of Jesus, his crucifixion and burial. Featuring stage direction by guest artist James Alexander, lighting design by faculty artist Sharon Huizinga and stage design by faculty artist Stirling Shelton.  
Estimated run time: 2 hours and 45 minutes with 15-minute intermission  
Location: Corbett Auditorium  
Tickets: $19.50 adult, $15 student, $15 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.

4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19
• Jazz Series •
DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER SUITE
CCM Jazz Orchestra 
Scott Belck, music director 
Featuring CCM Musical Theatre dancers 
Diane Lala, choreographer 
Enjoy our original retelling of Ellington’s remarkable adaptation of The Nutcracker Suite, brought to life with stunning choreography from CCM Musical Theatre’s stars of tomorrow. 
Estimated run time: 90 minutes 
Location: Corbett Auditorium 
Tickets: $25 adult, $12.50 student, $20 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.

2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3
• Choral Series •
FEAST OF CAROLS  
CCM Chamber Choir, Chorale and Concert Orchestra, UC Choruses and Cincinnati Youth Choir 
Featuring guest choirs from Milford High School, Little Miami High School, St. Xavier High School and Campbell County High School 
Joe Miller, Brett Scott, Aik Khai Pung and Robyn Lana, conductors with guest conductors Tracy Carpenter and Robin Baker 
Bring family and friends to CCM to welcome the 2023 holiday season with festive choral favorites performed by CCM’s, UC’s and CYC’s fabulous choirs and outstanding guest choirs. 
Estimated run time: 2 hours 
Location: Corbett Auditorium 
Tickets: $21.50-$25.50 adult, $16.50-$20.50 student, $17.50-$21.50 UC faculty/staff, $10 UC student, $5 CCM student; group discounts available.

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
Based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini,
Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Flaiano
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 like “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.

SWEET CHARITY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. (www.concordtheatricals.com)

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.

“EVERYBODY is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)”

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 
By Jack Thorne 
Based on the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist 
A collaboration with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (CSC) 
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. This play is not appropriate for children 12 and under. Parents strongly cautioned.
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.

Parking Advisory: Do you plan on attending an Oct. 21 performance of Let The Right One In? Be sure to add pre-paid parking to your checkout cart when purchasing tickets if you want to park in UC's CCM Garage.

Due to the large number of on-campus events occurring on Oct. 21, UC Parking will only allow patrons with pre-paid parking to access the CCM Garage. If you do not purchase pre-paid parking, you will be directed to UC's Eden Garage on Oct. 21. Please expect heavier-than-normal traffic on and around campus that day.

“Let The Right One In” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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.