Under One Roof: The African American Experience in Music Hall Tour
May 2 All day
Music Hall
$20
Attend Under One Roof: The African American Experience in Music Hall Tour on May 2.
African American artists, athletes, and agents of change have been integral to Cincinnati Music Hall’s history for nearly 150 years. The Springer Auditorium hosted politicians and speakers, such as John Mercer Langston, legendary operatic diva Madame Sissieretta Jones, and the “Queen of the Blues,” Mamie Smith.
The South Hall ballroom was an essential venue for music legends, including Edward “Duke” Ellington, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Sarah Vaughan. The North Hall, once the city’s sports arena, hosted games of the Black Fives basketball league and boxing matches with “Cincinnati Cobra,” Ezzard Charles.
Discover these captivating stories and legacies that continue to inspire us as you take a 90-minute tour of Music Hall, Under One Roof.
Tickets to Under One Roof: The African American Experience in Music Hall Tour
Tickets to Under One Roof: The African American Experience in Music Hall Tour are $20.
Music Hall Venue Information
Parking
Near Music Hall, there is a 450-space underground garage, surface lots, and on-street parking. Use the Cincy EZ Park App to pay for parking as appropriate. Take the Cincinnati METRO to the venue.
Accessibility
The 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. A staff member can make an exception for individuals with medical necessity. All bags and jackets are subject to inspection at the entrance.
View a list of prohibited items.
Additional Downtown Excursions
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