Lights, Camera… Opera! Lyric Opera of the North celebrates the opening of the NorShor with a production of Don Giovanni set in the “Golden Age” of 1930s Hollywood.
In this Mozart-meets-the-movies production, our leading man uses his power to play with the lives of everyone on set. But every action has a consequence, and although he’s well-rehearsed—nothing could prepare him as the line between fantasy and reality blur at the movie studio.
Christina Baldwin directs, Dirk Meyer conducts, and Calland Metts stars in the title role.
Run Time: Estimated 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission
Language: Sung in Italian and English, with English supertitles.
Promotional graphic image provided by LOON
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Pre-Performance Chat with MPR’s Steve Staruch Opening Night Only.
Steve Staruch, from Classical MPR, will be joined by Lyric Opera of the North Music Director, Dirk Meyer, and Stage Director Christina Baldwin, in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 22. We’ll hear about Mozart, Don Giovanni, and the process of bringing this brand-new production to life in the newly renovated NorShor Theatre! No separate ticket required – just come early and join in the conversation!
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Cast & Creative Team
Don Giovanni
Composer – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte
World Premiere at Prague Italian Opera, October 29, 1787
Creative Team
Stage Director – Christina Baldwin
Music Director – Dirk Meyer
Scenic Designer/Painter – Ann Gumpper
Costume Designer – Ora Jewell-Busche
Lighting Designer – Alex Flinner
Stage Manager – Jane Heer
Harpsichordist – Jeanne Doty
Chorus Master – Ben Ellison
Cast
Don Giovanni – Calland Metts
Donna Elvira – Vicki Fingalson
Donna Anna – Sarah Lawrence
Zerlina – Erin Persick
Don Ottavio – Gennard Lombardozzi
Leporello – Lee Gregory
Masetto – William Bryan
Il Commendatore – Andrew Gangestad
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Note on Tickets
LOON is delighted to be a part of the excitement of the first season of the beautifully restored NorShor Theatre.
The NorShor Box Office is in charge of ticketing for these performances. You will find the system very easy to navigate. The chart is not color-coded but if you hover your cursor over a seat, you will see the price of that seat.
Student tickets are available in any section so that students and non-students can sit together. Ticket orders that include student tickets are available by calling the Playhouse/NorShor Box Office at 218-733-7555.