CCM Musical Theatre
2023 Senior Showcase
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music proudly presents the 2023 Musical Theatre Senior Showcase
Musical Selections
- 0:00 Introductions
- 1:14 "The Ballad of Sara Berry" | SJ Nelson
- From 35MM, Music and Lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver
- 2:45 "Jolene" | SJ Nelson, Zoey Johnson
- By Dolly Parton
- 5:15 "Tom" | Zoey Johnson
- From Hello Again, Book, Music and Lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa
- 7:08 "Spring Cleaning" | Rose Messenger
- From Fugitive Songs, Music by Chris Miller, Lyrics by Nathan Tysen
- 9:00 "Colors of Paradise" | Rose Messenger, Abby Tucker
- From The Spitfire Grill, Music and Book by James Valcq, Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
- 12:08 "(Not) A Picture Perfect Girl" | Abby Tucker
- From Barbie: Princess Adventure, by The Math Club
- 13:30 "Mooning" | Tate McElhaney
- From Grease, Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
- 15:12 "Sodom and Gomorrah" | Julia Yameen
- From Her Sound, Music and Lyrics by Ethan Carlson
- 17:05 "I Can't Recall" | Tate McElhaney
- From A Tale of Two Cities, Book, Music and Lyrics by Jill Santoriello
- 18:38 "I've Decided to Marry You" | Julia Yameen
- From A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman, Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak
- 19:50 "Welcome Home (Finale)" | Alloria Frayser
- From Bandstand, Music by Richard Oberacker, Book and Lyrics by Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker
- 21:40 "Alice" | August Bagg
- From The Honeymooners, Music and Lyrics by Alan Menken
- 23:41 “This Old Heart Of Mine/For Once In My Life” | Alloria Frayser, August Bagg
- “For Once in My Life by Stevie Wonder; “This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)” by The Isley Brothers
- 26:06 "Like Love" | Jess Zylstra
- From Charlie Girl, Music and Lyrics by David Heneker and John Taylor
- 27:56 "Let’s Misbehave/ Let’s be Bad" | Jess Zylstra, Alli Bossart
- “Let’s Be Bad” by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman; “Let’s Misbehave” by Cole Porter
- 29:48 "The Beanstalk" | Zoe Mezoff
- From Renascence, Book by Dick Scanlan, Music by Carmel Dean, Lyrics by Edna St. Vincent Millay
- 31:20 "My House" | Alli Bossart
- From Matilda, Book by Dennis Kelly, Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin
- 33:22 "Your Texas" | Zoe Mezoff
- From Giant, Book by Sybille Pearson, Music and Lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa
- 35:12 "The Squip Song" | Stone Mountain
- From Be More Chill, Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis, Book by Joe Tracz
- 36:11 "Spring" | Haley Root
- From Poems & Moon Songs, Music and Lyrics by Will Reynolds
- 38:10 "The Joke"/"Life on Mars" | Haley Root, Stone Mountain
- “The Joke” by Brandi Carlile, “Life on Mars” by David Bowie
- 41:10 "Raoul, I've Been There" | Sasha Spitz
- From The Phantom of The Opera, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Charles Hart
- 43:04 "You're Nearer" | Jenna Bienvenue
- By Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
- 44:26 "A Change in Me" | Sasha Spitz
- From Beauty and the Beast, Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
- 45:47 "Let Me Dance for You" | Jenna Bienvenue
- From “A Chorus Line” (movie), Music by Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban
- 47:20 "What Does She Mean By Love" | Garrett Van Allen
- From Daddy Long Legs, Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon, Book by John Caird
- 48:57 “Thinking Out Loud” | Garrett Van Allen, Delaney Benson
- By Ed Sheeran
- 51:44 “Gorgeous” | Delaney Benson
- From The Apple Tree, Book, Music and Lyrics by Jerry Block and Sheldon Harnick
- 53:18 “Slide” | Jack D’Angelo
- By Johnny Rzeznik, originally performed by The Goo Goo Dolls
- 54:47 “Nothing Short of Wonderful” | Sarah Pansing
- From Dogfight, Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Book by Peter Duchan
- 56:30 "You Don't Need to Love Me" | Jack D'Angelo
- From If/Then, Music by Tom Kitt, Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
- 58:10 "The Woman on the Moon" | Sarah Pansing
- From A Star is Born, Music and Lyrics by Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher
- 1:00:07 "Look What I Found" | All
- By Lady Gaga
Creative Credits
- Co-Directors/Choreographers | Eric Byrd, Eric Santagata, Katie Johannigman
- Music Director and Arranger | Julie Spangler
- Stage Manager | Sage Shepard
- Percussion | Kyle Roemer
- Repertoire Consultant | Rachel Hoffman
- Sound Engineers | Brenden Friedel, Lucia Thill
- Videographers | CCM Production Master Class Spring 2023, Jack Bolander
- Editors | Lauren Dull, Hailey Bernot
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to Diane Lala, Vince DeGeorge, Ian Axeness, Roger Grodsky, Patricia Linhart, Deborah Neiheisel-DeZarn, Rebecca Bromels, Jen Lampson, Jonathan Kregor, Sarah Mizelle, Didi Turley, Elaine Cox, the Performance Management Office, CCM Musical Theatre faculty, CCM Voice teachers, Becky Butts, Curt Whitacre and Mikki Graff. Thanks to all of the seniors' parents, family and friends who supported them over the last four years.
Experience CCM Musical Theatre Class of 2023 Virtual Senior Showcase
The 2023 Senior Showcase is now available to watch on-demand!. Originally performed and recorded at CCM's Patricia Corbett Theater on March 10, 2023; program details and credits above.
Get to know the Class of 2023: Click on the "About" button below each senior’s name to access their professional bios, resumes, websites and contact information.
CCM Musical Theatre’s Class of 2023
SJ Nelson
Zoey Johnson
Rose Messenger
Abby Tucker
Tate McElhaney
Julia Yameen
Alloria Frayser
August Bagg
Jess Zylstra
Alli Bossart
Zoe Mezoff
Stone Mountain
Haley Root
Sasha Spitz
Jenna Bienvenue
Garrett Van Allen
Delaney Benson
Jack D'Angelo
Sarah Pansing
About CCM Musical Theatre
CCM set the standard for musical theatre training ... literally. CCM Musical Theatre was the first program of its kind in the US, and it continues to be a leader in the industry. A four-year bachelor of fine arts (BFA) program, it was used by the National Association of Schools of Theatre in formulating the guidelines for the accreditation of Musical Theatre programs nationwide.
The program provides professional conservatory training designed to help singers, dancers and actors become accomplished musical theatre performers. Students participate in a number of productions while in residence and create a freshman and a senior showcase, the latter functioning as their New York debut for agents and casting directors. In addition, students undertake courses in English, history, psychology, dramatic literature, social and ethical issues and the humanities.
CCM Musical Theatre graduates are following careers as performers and creative artists in every facet of the entertainment industry. CCM Musical Theatre graduates are working on Broadway and throughout the nation in such productions as Anastasia, Hamilton, Waitress, The Book of Mormon, Pippin, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Les Miserables, Kinky Boots, Big Fish, Newsies and The Lion King. Students represent CCM in national and international touring productions, in dinner theatres and theme parks, on cruise ships, on television, in talent agencies, as producers and in many of the related entertainment fields.
Learn more about CCM Musical Theatre.