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Central City Opera’s ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD (2010). Pictured (Above Center) Joannna Mongiardo (Eurydice) and (Below Center) Ryan MacPherson (Pluto) surrounded by citizens of the Underworld. Photo by Mark Kiryluk. |
From the 2010 Summer Festival
COMEDY. FUN. CAN-CAN.
Evoking the days of the Moulin Rouge, there isn't a serious minute in this operetta famous for its "Can-can" dance. A married couple looks for an escape (from each other) and ends up, literally, on a journey to Hell!
"If ever there were an offering for people who claim not to like opera or have never given the form a try, this is it."
- Kyle MacMillan,
Denver Post
Orpheus in the Underworld
by Jacques Offenbach
Director/Choreographer: Marc Astafan
Conductor: Martin André
Public Opinion: Joyce Campana
Eurydice: Joanna Mongiardo
Orpheus: Edward Mout
Pluto: Ryan MacPherson
Jupiter: Matthew Worth
A new production performed in English with English supertitles.
OPERA PERFORMANCES:
Matinees at 2:30 pm - July 10, 14, 18+, 22, 28+, 30; August 3*, 8
Evenings at 8:00 pm - July 3, 8, 16, 24; August 3
+Sunday July 18 & Wednesday July 28th - Buses available from Sports Authority in Glendale & Simms Steakhouse in Lakewood
*Tuesday August 3 - Nina Odescalchi Kelly Family Performance
Run time approximately 2 hours with a 20-minute intermission.
OPERA NOTES: FREE PRE-PERFORMANCE PREVIEW in Williams Stables at 1:50 and 7:15 pm. Arrive early, as seating is limited.
The 2010 Opera Insider features history on the operas and composers, interviews with artists, festival information and activity pages. Download the full festival study guide full festival study guide (pdf) or the specific Orpheus in the Underworld pages (pdf).
Pianos courtesy of Baker's Piano Center
The conductor's podium is endowed in perpetuity by the Eleanore Mullen Weckbaugh Foundation. Assisted listening devices generously donated by Myra B. Levy.
Scenery constructed by Cyco Scenic. Costumes constructed by Sarah Greene, Martin Izquierdo Studios, Leah Pelz, Tasco Couture. Additional costume rental from TDF Costume Collection, NY.
By arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., Agent in the USA for Josef Weinberger, Ltd., London, publisher and copyright owner. Critical edition by Keck – By arrangement with Bote & Bock Berlin and Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
