April 12 – April 14
Music Hall
Peter Boyer’s poignant Ellis Island: The Dream of America celebrates the historic American immigrant experience and the American dream.
Conductor John Morris Russell and the Pops present Peter Boyer’s poignant Ellis Island: The Dream of America, celebrating the historic American immigrant experience and the American dream. Innovative in its format, bringing elements of theater and multimedia, including historical images from the Ellis Island archives, performers share real stories of those arriving to America and the circumstances surrounding their journey. The program opens by showcasing the vibrancy of Cincinnati’s international communities, with choruses and dancers presenting cultural traditions from around the world.
Conductor: John Morris Russell
Tickets
Tickets to The Dream of America range from $26 – $109.
Showtimes:
- April 12 @ 7:30 p.m.
- April 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
- April 14 @ 2:00 p.m.
About John Morris Russell
A renowned conductor, John Morris Russell, has dedicated his career to revitalizing the American orchestral experience. He holds prestigious positions with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Russell collaborated with artists like Aretha Franklin, Emanuel Ax, and Brian Wilson. His commitment to American music has resulted in acclaimed recordings such as American Originals and American Originals: 1918.
About the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its primary concert venue is Music Hall. In addition to its symphony concerts, the orchestra gives pops concerts as the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. The Cincinnati Symphony is the resident orchestra for the Cincinnati May Festival, the Cincinnati Opera, and the Cincinnati Ballet. Additionally, the orchestra supports the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO), a program for young musicians in grades 9 to 12.
Music Hall Venue Information
Parking
A 450-space underground garage, surface lots, and on-street parking are available near Music Hall. Use the Cincy EZ Park App to pay for parking as appropriate. Take the Cincinnati METRO to the venue.
Accessibility
The A.D.A. Accessibility entrance is located on the southeast side of the building on Elm Street. Please ask a Music Hall usher or staff member for additional assistance or directions.
Prohibited Items
Music Hall restricts bag sizes to 12″ x 12″ for your safety. Bags exceeding this designated size, including instrument cases, will not be permitted inside the building beginning September 1, 2023. A staff member can make an exception for individuals with medical necessity. All bags and jackets are subject to inspection at the entrance.
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Images from Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
