CCM Prep Presents 'Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) Preparatory Department presents the musical Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn July 13 through 15 in CCM’s Cohen Family Studio Theater. Mark Femia directs this adaptation of Mark Twain’s classic novel with music and lyrics by Roger Miller and book by William Hauptman. The musical is perfect for audiences of all ages and features a cast composed of talented area high school students.

Big River sweeps audiences down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Propelled by an award winning score from Miller, the king of country music, this jaunty journey provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana.

“It is great to have the chance to work with these 30 teenage singers and actors on a fun and fascinating piece of theater,” states Femia. “With a familiar story, a great score and important messages about family and friendship, it is truly an enjoyable production that I think everyone will love. And what could be better than to bring Big River to our river city of Cincinnati?”

Big River was originally produced on Broadway in 1985 and won eight Tony awards, including Best Book, Best Score and Best Musical. The show was revived for Broadway in 2003 by the DeafWest organization, featuring hearing-impaired performers with sign language interpreters, and won three Tonys, including Best Revival of a Musical.

CCM Preparatory Department
The CCM Preparatory Department offers classes, lessons and performing opportunities for students of all ages in music, theater and dance. Over 1,800 students participate in programs, classes and summer arts camps. Performing opportunities include the Starling String Project, Cincinnati Junior Strings, Cincinnati Children’s Choir, Preparatory Youth Dance Company, Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble, the Preparatory Brass Choir, Jazz Explosion and dramatic productions. For more information, please call 513-556-2595 or visit www.ccm.uc.edu/prep.
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CCM Preparatory Department
BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
Music and lyrics by Roger Miller
Book by William Hauptman
Mark Femia, director

Performance Dates:
July 13-15

* July 13 (Fri.): 7:30 p.m.
* July 14 (Sat.): 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
* July 15 (Sun.): 2:30 p.m.

Location:
Cohen Family Studio Theater, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Tickets:
$12—Call 513-556-2595 to order.

Additional Information:
513-556-2595 or www.ccm.uc.edu