Mozart is coming back to life in the Opera Program's newest show, "The Magic Flute." The 18th-century opera opens Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m in Smothers Theatre.In the opera, Prince Tamino, played by senior Vocal Performance major John Silva, is tasked with saving the Queen of the Night's daughter Pamina from the high priest Sarastro. Alongside Papageno, a quirky bird … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘The Magic Flute’ Opera Teaches Peace and Resilience
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Opera Program Stages Romantic Comedy in ‘The Merry Widow’
A fun, lighthearted romantic comedy that tells the story of wealthy, young widow Hannah Glawari and playboy Count Danilo Danilovitsch, childhood sweethearts who must overcome their pride, pettiness, fortunes, titles and stubbornness to be together — “The Merry Widow” stages how to live life with laughter. The Flora L. Thornton Opera Program presented the … [Read more...] about Opera Program Stages Romantic Comedy in ‘The Merry Widow’