All is Calm
The Christmas Truce of 1914
Written by Peter Rothstein
Vocal arrangements by Erick Licthe & Timothy C. Takach
Christmas Eve 1914, a lone soldier stepped out of the trenches singing Stille Nacht. This a cappella opera, sung in English, shares the stories of soldiers along the Western Front in the spontaneous Christmas Truce of World War I.
Sung in English
December 15, 17*, 19*, 22, 23*
Kentucky Opera Center for Cultural Health
*Matinee
The Pirates of Penzance
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
Leap years come around every four years, and for one young pirate it causes mayhem and turmoil in this comedy about being a “slave to duty.” Gilbert’s witty word play coupled with Sullivan’s memorable music make for a rollicking night at the theatre.
Sung in English with English captions
February 16, 18*, 20*, 22, 24
The W.L. Lyons Brown Theatre
*Matinee
As One
Music by Laura Kaminsky
Libretto by Mark Campbell & Kimberly Reed
Film by Kimberly Reed
With humor and empathy, As One chronicles Hannah’s inner journey as she endeavors to resolve the discord between herself and the outside world. Two singers, a baritone and a mezzo-soprano, share the part of the sole transgender protagonist Hannah in this most produced contemporary opera in the world. The three scenes trace Hannah’s struggle to measure up to expectations, her search for her identity, and finally making peace with herself and the world around her.
Sung in English
April 12, 14*, 16*, 18, 19
Kentucky Opera Center for Cultural Health
*Matinee
The Hobbit
Opera by Dean Burry
Based on The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy The Hobbit is the “children’s opera to rule them all.” Travel to mythical lands in this production by Kentucky Opera’s Youth Opera Project.
Sung in English
June 7 & 8*
Kentucky Opera Center for Cultural Health
*Matinee