CCM Studio Series Presents a Musical Celebration of Stephen Sondheim

CCM opens its Sesquicentennial Studio Series with

Sondheim on Sondheim

, a musical revue of Stephen Sondheim’s 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.

“Sondheim’s 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

Aubrey Berg

, director of the show.

Eight singers from

CCM's Musical Theatre program

will perform some of Sondheim’s 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

, “Something’s 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 Sondheim’s 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

Katie Johannigman

(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

Stephen Goers

.

“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 Johannigman’s choreography in

Sondheim on Sondheim

in CCM’s 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 

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

.

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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