The sound of your Cincinnati Pops at Music Hall is a quintessential Queen City experience and we can’t wait to share the dazzling music and extraordinary talent we’ve lined up for your 25/26 Pops season. From the music of “America’s Sweetheart” and a galaxy far, far away, to holiday classics and cabaret decadence, your Cincinnati Pops plays it all just for you! The Pops is about bringing people together with great music, so come for the music and stay for the fun of experiencing it together. See you there!
John Morris Russell Cincinnati Pops Conductor
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HOLIDAY POPS
DEC 12-14
FRI 11 AM & 7:30 PM; SAT 2 PM & 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM & 7 PM
John Morris Russell conductor Cody Fry vocalist
There’s nothing quite as magical as the Pops during the Holiday season, when family memories are created anew at festive, sold-out performances of Holiday Pops! This December, Grammynominated singer-songwriter Cody Fry will join JMR, the Pops, choruses and dancers from around the city to bring your holiday favorites to life.
In Symphony, is an innovative multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories.
Guest vocalists and musicians selected by Dolly, along with the Cincinnati Pops, will present new and innovative orchestrations of her hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” in addition to her personal favorites and an unreleased selection from her upcoming Broadway musical.
*Please note, Dolly Parton will not be performing on this program.
Photo Courtesy of Dolly Parton
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Martin Sheen
AMERICAN MOSAIC MAR 13-15
FRI & SAT 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM
John Morris Russell conductor Martin Sheen narrator
Be uplifted and inspired by a powerful new musical-visual work created by composer Peter Boyer and photographer Joe Sohm. Stunning video imagery from across all 50 states, passages from Boyer’s quintessential American-themed orchestral music, plus live narration of powerful, relevant quotes from throughout American history will combine to celebrate the land, cities, towns, people and spirit of the United States for its 250th birthday.
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Experience Whitney Houston’s musical legacy like never before. This special concert tribute features original and remastered recordings of Whitney’s vocals set to new orchestrations in a one-of-a-kind reimagining of her biggest hits — including “I Wanna Da nce with Somebody,” “Higher Love” and “I Will Always Love You” — all accompanied by neverbefore-seen video footage, film performances and interviews.
SUBSCRIBERS get first access to this ONE-NIGHT-ONLY performance with INGRID MICHAELSON!
INGRID MICHAELSON
OCT 21 TUE 7:30 PM
Grammy and Emmy Nominated singersongwriter Ingrid Michaelson makes her highly anticipated debut with the Cincinnati Pops! Ingrid has become a defining force in the music industry, with chart-topping hits like “The Way I Am,” “Girls Chase Boys,” and “You & I,” all certified gold and platinum. With her blend of introspective lyrics and timeless melodies, Ingrid will bring a fresh, captivating mix of her iconic songs and new material for a mesmerizing fusion of pop and orchestral music.
NAS NOV 12
WED 7:30 PM
Thirty years after Illmatic ’s critically acclaimed release, Grammy winning hip-hop legend Nas performs the iconic album in its entirety — plus additional tracks from his illustrious career — with the Cincinnati Pops! Released in 1994, Illmatic is the groundbreaking debut from Nas and has long been considered one of the greatest hip-hop records of all time with hits including “N.Y. State of Mind,” “The World Is Yours,” “Memory Lane (Sittin’ in Da Park),” and “It Ain’t Hard to Tell.”
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NEW YEAR’S EVE: Cabaret Café
DEC 31 WED 8 PM
John Morris Russell conductor Password, please! Travel across Berlin, New York, Paris, Buenos Aires and beyond as you ring in the new year in the style of 1930s cabaret speakeasies. With an intoxicating blend of decadence, rebellion and raw emotion, cabaret music thrives on the tension between love and tragedy. Join JMR and the Pops as they perform iconic songs of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago), Kurt Weill (Threepenny Opera), Edith Piaf (La Vie en Rose) and more. Your evening at our cabaret café will be one of playful indulgence.
DISNEY’S HOCUS POCUS
In Concert
NOV 1 & 2
SAT 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM
“It’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus!”
Join Max, Allison and Dani on a magical Halloween romp through Salem as they match wits with the legendary Sanderson sisters. Catch this bewitching film on the big screen as the Cincinnati Pops performs the score live to film. Dust off your broom — or vacuum! — and zoom down to Music Hall for a night of music and movie magic.
OFF Kids’ Tickets
OFF Kids’ Tickets
DISNEY & PIXAR’S TOY STORY
In Concert
JAN 3 & 4
SAT 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM
Ever wonder what your toys do when you’re not around? Toy Story answers that question through the eyes of two rival toys — Woody, the lanky, likable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, the fearless space ranger. When circumstances separate them from their owner, the duo learn to put aside their differences and embark on an adventure-filled mission to return home.
The Cincinnati Pops go to infinity and beyond as they bring Buzz and Woody’s journey to life on the big screen!
POPS SERIES
Packages
FRIDAY, SATURDAY OR SUNDAY SERIES
5 Concerts + 1 Choose-Your-Own
FRI 7:30 PM; SAT 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM
Subscribe today and get 6 concerts for the price of 5! Your 6th concert is yours to choose for FREE! Select from special events like The Voice of Whitney, Ingrid Michaelson, Hocus Pocus, New Year’s Eve and Toy Story. Some concert restrictions may apply. Additional charges for seat upgrades.
TROUPE VERTIGO: Cirque España!
SEP 12-14 FRI & SAT 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM
HOLIDAY POPS
DEC 12-14 FRI 11 AM & 7:30 PM; SAT 2 PM & 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM & 7 PM
DOLLY PARTON’S THREADS: My Songs in Symphony
JAN 23-25 FRI & SAT 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM
AMERICAN MOSAIC
MAR 13-15 FRI & SAT 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM
THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS
MAY 1-3 FRI & SAT 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM
FAMILY SERIES
4 Concerts
Bring the whole family for a series of performances that are sure to delight, enchant and bring joy to our younger (or young at heart!) listeners. Choose the days and times that work best for you!
TROUPE VERTIGO: Cirque España!
SEP 12-14 FRI & SAT 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM
HOLIDAY POPS
DEC 12-14 FRI 11 AM & 7:30 PM; SAT 2 PM & 7:30 PM; SUN 2 PM & 7 PM
