Elmer Gantry

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.

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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

Production Sponsors

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

Cast & Credits

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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