Greed, lust, and old-time religion burst into flames in Aldridge and Garfein’s gospel-infused opera, based on Sinclair Lewis’ satirical novel and the movie that won Burt Lancaster his first Oscar.
By Robert Aldridge and Herschel Garfein
Genre: Satirical drama, set in the Midwestern United States in the early 20th century
Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes including intermission
Language: English with English supertitles
Venue: Lobero Theatre
‘A marvelous amalgam of toe-tapping accessibility’ –Opera News
STARRING:
Evan Bravos as Elmer Gantry
Christina Pezzarossi as Sharon Falconer
Artist Sponsor, Evan Bravos – Chrisman Emerging Artist Fund
Artist Sponsor, Christina Pezzarossi – Chrisman Emerging Artist Fund
Artist Sponsor, Brooklyn Snow – Chrisman Emerging Artist Fund
Artist Sponsor, Matthew Greenblatt – Chrisman Emerging Artist Fund
Artist Sponsor, Colin Ramsey – Chrisman Emerging Artist Fund
OSB Chorus & Chorus Master Sponsor – Simon & Euzetta Williams
Lighting Design Sponsor, Helena Kuukka – Nick Burlett & Jessie Dove
DIRECTION
Director:
Tara Faircloth
Conductor:
Kostis Protopapas
ARTISTS
Elmer Gantry:
Evan Bravos
Sharon Falconer:
Christina Pezzarossi
Frank Shallard:
Matthew Greenblatt
Eddie Fisslinger:
William Grundler
Lulu Baines:
Brooklyn Snow
Reverend Baines:
Nathan Stark
Mrs. Baines:
Adrien Roberts Gonzalez
Revival Singer:
Byron Mayes
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