It’s passion, betrayal, magic, laughter, romance, redemption and love. This is a season that has it all – a wonderful classic comedy, a landmark contemporary American drama and a heartbreaking romantic tragedy. The Barber of Seville, Dead Man Walking and Madame Butterfly are three masterpieces that will move you, open your mind and delight your senses. It’s Tulsa Opera. The music and magic awaits.
Barber of Seville
GIOACHINO ROSSINI
October 8, 14 & 16, 2011
Deception, disguises and a sprinkle of trickery stir up the town of Seville at the hands of its most famous barber, Figaro. With Figaro’s help, Seville’s very eligible bachelor, Count Almaviva, succeeds in wooing the beautiful Rosina and pries her away from the clutches of her elderly guardian, the cantankerous Dr. Bartolo. It’s a lively love affair and the most hilarious comedy in opera!
STARRING SARAH COBURN, COREY MCKERN AND DAVID PORTILLO
Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Tickets not available. Production completed in 2011.
Dead Man Walking
A Tulsa Opera Premiere!
MUSIC BY JAKE HEGGIE
LIBRETTO BY TERRENCE MCNALLY
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SISTER HELEN PREJEAN
February 25, March 2 & 4, 2012
A young nun, working with the poor in the projects outside New Orleans, becomes a pen pal to Joseph De Rocher, a convicted murderer on death row. At his request, she becomes his spiritual adviser. Through meetings with him, the parents of his victims and his own family, Sister Helen makes an extraordinary journey through pain, conflict and grief to help De Rocher find his way to the truth, and the redemptive power of love.
STARRING KIRSTIN CHAVEZ AND MICHAEL MAYES
COMMISSIONED BY SAN FRANCISCO OPERA
Sung in English with supertitles. Learn More
Madame Butterfly
GIACOMO PUCCINI
April 21, 27 & 29, 2012
When the Geisha Cio-Cio San marries Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton, she gives him her whole heart and promises to be his for life. When his tour of duty ends, he abandons her to return to America. Although everyone tells her to forget him and move on, three years go by and she still waits faithfully for his return. When he arrives she is shocked to find their relationship changed forever.
STARRING MARIA KANYOVA IN HER COMPANY DEBUT
Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Learn More