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Come Together, Cincy

A regional celebration of Cincinnati Opera’s world stage premiere of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio.

This summer, Cincinnati Opera presents the world stage premiere of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio. It’s a powerful story, full of heartfelt lyrics and soaring melodies, written by Paul McCartney and Carl Davis in 1991 for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society. While it has been performed around the world, it has never been presented with full scenery, costumes, lighting, and choreography—until now.

Everyone is invited to come together to #GetPaulToMusicHall, show the world how special the Greater Cincinnati region is—and why Sir Paul said “Yes!” to this historic production happening right here.


Come Together, Cincy! / #GetPaulToMusicHall Campaign Launch:

Photos by Mikki Schaffner


Three Ways to Connect

 

#getpaultomusichall

Greater Cincinnati comes together to #GetPaulToMusicHall for the world stage premiere of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio happening right here at Music Hall this summer!

Make your shareable digital video tribute to Sir Paul letting him know how special he is to you and why he should visit Cincinnati this summer. Post your video on your favorite social media channel tagged with #GetPaulToMusicHall and #CincyOpera.

Send email tributes to info@cincinnatiopera.org or mail to: #GetPaulToMusicHall
c/o Cincinnati Opera
1243 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202-7531

 
 

paul mccartney’s liverpool oratorio
July 18, 20 & 25 • 7:30 p.m.
July 21 & 27• 3:00 p.m.

Music Hall • Springer Auditorium

See the world premiere opera adaptation of Paul McCartney’s acclaimed work for orchestra and voices, a powerful story full of heartfelt lyrics and effortless melodies.

 
 

TO SIR, WITH LOVE
Thursday, July 18 • 9:15 p.m.

Music Hall • Ballroom

An exclusive fundraising event honoring Paul McCartney in support of Cincinnati Opera’s world stage premiere of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio.

 

calendar of events

  • Wednesday, May 22 • 10:00 a.m.
    Come Together, Cincy! Get Paul to Music Hall! kickoff with Mayor Aftab Pureval and Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney at Music Hall.

    Sunday, May 26 • 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
    Stop by the Cincinnati Opera booth at Taste of Cincinnati to record your own video tribute to Paul McCartney as part of the region’s campaign to #GetPaulToMusicHall for the world stage premiere of Cincinnati Opera’s Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio.

  • Sunday, June 9 • 7:30 p.m.
    Opera in the Park, a family-friendly concert featuring some of the cast members and music from Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio as well as opera favorites and selections from Don Giovanni and La Traviata, kicks off opera season in Washington Park. FREE.

    Sunday, June 16 • 9:00 a.m.
    The Cincinnati Parks Foundation hosts a Sing-Along of "Good Day, Sunshine" at Smale Riverfront Park in honor of Paul McCartney's birthday. Includes special giveaways to the Krohn Conservatory's Butterfly Show and discounts to Moerlein Lager House on the Banks. FREE.

    Tuesday, June 18 • 8:00 p.m.
    Metropolitan Opera star, soprano Jacqueline Echols McCarley, who sings the role of Mary Dee in Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio, takes center stage in a cabaret-style performance of opera, gospel, jazz, and more in Music Hall’s Wilks Studio.

  • Saturday, July 6 • 7:30 p.m.
    FC Cincinnati welcomes soprano Jacqueline Echols McCarley (Mary Dee in Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio) to perform The National Anthem at TQL Stadium for FC Cincinnati vs. Miami.

    Sunday, July 7 • 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
    3CDC presents OTR Performs featuring Dead Centric performing selections from Sir Paul and The Beatles in Washington Park.

    Monday, July 8 • 7:30 p.m.
    Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performs Boogie Nights (70s music, fashion, and dancing) with a shoutout to the music of The Beatles in Covington’s Devou Park.

    Tuesday, July 9 • 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
    Hard Rock Casino hosts Cincinnati Opera Happy Hour featuring McCartney- and Beatles-themed drink specials and music.

    Tuesday, July 9 • 7:30 p.m.
    Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performs Boogie Nights (70s music, fashion, and dancing) with a shoutout to the music of The Beatles in Ft. Thomas’s Tower Park.

    Saturday, July 13 • Noon-1:00 p.m.
    3CDC presents Rock & Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at music venues across the country that allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times), plays Music of The Beatles at Fountain Square.

    Saturday, July 13 • 4:10 p.m.
    The Cincinnati Reds welcome mezzo-soprano Kayleigh Decker (Miss Inkley/Nurse in Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio) to perform the National Anthem before the Reds vs. Miami Marlins game at Great American Ball Park.

    Wednesday, July 17 • 7:30 p.m.
    FC Cincinnati welcomes bass-baritone Kevin Short (Headmaster/Preacher in Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio) to perform The National Anthem at TQL Stadium for FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago.

    Thursday, July 18 • 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    A brass quintent comprised of members of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra (Summermusik) perform the music of Paul McCartney and Beatles-inspired selections on Washington Park’s Music Hall Plaza, courtesy of 3CDC.

    Thursday, July 18 • 7:30 p.m.
    Opening night of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool at Music Hall

    Thursday, July 18 • 9:15 p.m.
    To Sir, With Love, the exclusive post-show fundraiser in honor of Sir Paul McCartney, takes place in Music Hall’s Ballroom immediately following the opening night of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio.

    Saturday, July 20 • 7:30 p.m.
    Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio at Music Hall

    Sunday, July 21 • 3:00 p.m.
    Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio at Music Hall

    Wednesday, July 24 • 7:30 p.m.
    Opera Rap: Meet the Cast of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio at ARCO Cincinnati Arts & Community Center. FREE; reservation required.

    Thursday, July 25 • 7:30 p.m.
    Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio at Music Hall

    Saturday, July 27 • 3:00 p.m.
    Closing performance of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio at Music Hall

 

Partner Organizations

 
 

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