8 Reasons to See Street Scene
Opera McGill is proud to present Kurt Weill鈥檚 Street Scene. From January 31 to February 2, you can catch Opera McGill students, accompanied by McGill Symphony Orchestra musicians, at the gorgeous Monument National. Under the direction of Patrick Hansen and lead by conductor Brian DeMaris, our students bring Elmer Rice鈥檚 Pulitzer-winning play of the same name to life with true dramatic and musical spectacle. You won鈥檛 want to miss Street Scene, and here are 8 reasons why!
1. Don't miss one of Opera McGill's biggest productions ever, with more than 40 students in the cast and supporting production team, and over 30 musicians in the orchestra.
2. Hear the McGill Symphony Orchestra playing Kurt Weill's music under guest conductor Brian DeMaris. Weill orchestrated the entire show himself, an unusual feat that helped him win the 1947 Tony Award for best original score!
3. Witness an epic set that took 200 hours to plan, 300 hours to build, and 70 hours to paint.
4. With dancing choreographed by Mary Corsaro, compelling acting, and powerful singing, this show is a triple threat! Come learn about the secret talents of Opera McGill students.
5. This production will feature Elizabeth Wirth鈥檚 beautiful black Labrador, Lucy Wirth-Fauteux.
6. Did you know that Langston Hughes wrote the lyrics for all the arias? From "What good would the moon be" to "I got a marble and a star," witness his poetry in action.
7. Stunning costumes that took 500 hours to prepare, design, and create.
8. Referred to as an 鈥淎merican opera鈥�, this work is a unique, brilliant fusion of the American musical theatre genre and European opera.
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