A Conversation with Ian Axness

on Sweeney Todd at the University of Cincinnati

Ian Axness is Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre and Resident Music Director at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, home to the United States’ first BFA musical theatre program. In April, CCM mounts a major production of Sweeney Todd. It was a pleasure to speak with Ian about CCM’s remarkable history, his own relationship w…