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This season, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Nutcracker in Cincinnati. The Company first performed the holiday classic in 1973. What a treat it will be to take a special commemorative trip to the Land of Sweets with all of you this December. New This Season – ADDED performances after Christmas.

When a curious young girl named Clara receives a magical Nutcracker for Christmas, her dreams come to life. Joined by her Nutcracker Prince, Clara meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and a cast of colorful characters, with Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

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Friends of Music Hall partners with Rhinegeist Brewery to bring you a unique tour experience. Enter the world of late nineteenth-century history as the tour uncovers the surprising intersection of the Cincinnati beer industry and its contributions to the development of Music Hall. Tour parts of the building and quench your thirst with beer selections from Rhinegeist. Hops and history: a two-for-one activity that’s bound to please the palate and the intellect.

TOUR DETAILS

Tour length: one hour
Limit (4) tickets per transaction
Age restriction: 21 and over
Proceeds benefit Friends of Music Hall, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information go to, friendsofmusichall.org

Ring in the New Year with the Pops and the sophisticated and timeless music of Cole Porter, whose refined melodies and witty lyrics have become songbook standards on Broadway and in film. Join Tony DeSare and his guests Aubrey Logan (trombone/vocals) and John Manzari (tap dance/vocals) as they give their fresh spin on such hits as: “Night and Day,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “You’re the Top,” and many more.

Artist
John Morris Russell, conductor
Tony Desare, piano & vocals
Aubrey Logan, trombone & vocals
John Manzari, tap dance & vocals

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Join the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for a wondrous journey into the mysterious world of Harry Potter. Using only music, with no film projections, the Pops will bring to life the magical music of all eight Harry Potter films, plus more from the “Potterverse,” featuring the iconic themes you know and love. The concert will also include insights from the books and films, interactive games and trivia experiences.

Whether you're a devoted fan of the Harry Potter series or simply a lover of film music, prepare to step into a world where magic intertwines with music, where spells are cast through melodies, and where the enchantment of Harry Potter comes to life in an unforgettable live concert experience.

*Note: there will NOT be film projections associated with this performance.

Start times:
Jan 3rd, 2025 - 7:30 PM
Jan 4th, 2025 - 7:30 PM
Jan 5th, 2025 - 2 PM

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Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.

This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph), and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House,” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities, and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

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Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto churns with uber-romantic melodies and Unsuk Chin’s music delights in contrasts. Copland’s last symphony, ringing with bells and brass, brings us home. The finale builds on Fanfare for the Common Man — an enduring masterpiece written for and premiered by the CSO at Music Hall — signaling the culmination and convergence of the composer’s entire career.

Artists
Matthias Pintscher, conductor
George Li, piano

Program
Unsuk CHIN: subito con forza
RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 3
COPLAND: Symphony No. 3

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Violinist Hillary Hahn’s playing is “at once impetuous and authoritative, brilliant and beautiful,” (The New York Times). The 3-time Grammy Award-winner returns to Music Hall for the first time since 2016 to perform timeless solo works by Johann Sebastian Bach.

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Friends of Music Hall presents a spooky look at Music Hall, one of Cincinnati's most iconic buildings and a designated National Historic Landmark since 1975. It's also well known to paranormal enthusiasts as one of the nation's most active sites, with occurrences reported from the early 1800s. Built upon the grounds of an old potter's field and purported to be haunted, Travel Channel lists Music Hall as one of the most terrifying places in America. Additionally, the building was featured in the Halloween 2014 episode of the TV show Ghost Hunters.

For those fascinated by the history of this unique venue, the Friends of Music Hall and Cincinnati Arts Association host special after-hours tours in partnership with a local group dedicated to investigating, documenting, and researching paranormal claims. The Cincinnati Research & Paranormal Studies team will show you a side of Music Hall not often seen by patrons attending performances.

Tours include the following:
• Knowledgeable guides from Friends of Music Hall and CR&PS relate the history of Music Hall's founding and evolution with additional stories about the firsthand experiences of visitors and staff past and present.
• Tours will see public and private areas of the building not open to the typical concert-goer.
• Each tour is approximately 75 minutes long.

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By purchasing a ticket you are also agreeing to certain terms and conditions in connection with the Tour.

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Event subject to cancellation and/or rescheduling. Tour involves significant walking and stairs however, special accommodations and assistance can be provided. Please notify the box office of any special needs when booking tour ticket.

No video/audio recordings of the tour are permitted

A Dangerous Secret: The Incredible True Story of Irena Gut Opdyke

Step into the shadows of Nazi-occupied Poland to witness the harrowing tale of a 19-year-old Polish Catholic nurse turned housekeeper who risks her life to secretly hide more than a dozen Jews in the house of her employer—a high-ranking German officer who is growing dangerously fond of her.

With suspenseful storytelling and enrapturing dialogue, Irena’s Vow is more than a play; it is a testament to the moral courage of a young woman who saved a generation of Jews.

Age Recommendation of 14+ due to the mention of sexual violence

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All hail the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll." Tina Turner’s singular voice provided the soundtrack of a generation and her story inspired hearts and minds around the world. With a career including 12 Grammy wins and more than 100 million records sold worldwide, she was simply “better than all the rest.” Join the Pops for a tour of Turner’s iconic musical legacy featuring hits like “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Disco Inferno” and more!

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