The Dream of America
APR 12-14 | Music Hall
Peter Boyer’s poignant Ellis Island: The Dream of America celebrates the historic American immigrant experience and the American dream.
Artists
John Morris Russell, conductor
Venue
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Conductor John Morris Russell and the Pops present Peter Boyer’s poignant Ellis Island: The Dream of America, celebrating the historic American immigrant experience and the American dream. Innovative in its format, bringing elements of theater and multimedia, including historical images from the Ellis Island archives, performers share real stories of those arriving to America and the circumstances surrounding their journey.
The program opens by showcasing the vibrancy of Cincinnati’s international communities, with the Donauschwaben Schuhplattlers, Greater Cincinnati Indian Community Choir, Cincinnati Baila! Dance Academy, and more, presenting cultural traditions from around the world.