Hélène's Dreams
Oct
17
5:00 PM17:00

Hélène's Dreams

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Join us for a staged reading of the play Hélène’s Dreams, written and directed by Amira-Géhanne Khalfallah and music by Sebastian Buhts, followed by a panel discussion about the politics of translation today. Complimentary Moroccan food will be served.

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Union Avenue Opera presents Salome
Aug
23
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents Salome

Salome is a dark and provocative opera centered on the biblical story of King Herod’s stepdaughter and her obsessive desire for John the Baptist (Jochanaan). Captivated by Jochanaan’s purity and resistance, Salome becomes consumed by her longing to possess him. When Jochanaan rejects her advances, Salome manipulates Herod into granting her a gruesome request as her reward for performing the sensual “Dance of the Seven Veils” for him. The opera culminates in a shocking and tragic finale as Salome’s desires lead to her own demise. Richard Strauss’ lush, dramatic score heightens the tension and psychological intensity of this gripping tale.

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Union Avenue Opera presents Salome
Aug
22
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents Salome

Salome is a dark and provocative opera centered on the biblical story of King Herod’s stepdaughter and her obsessive desire for John the Baptist (Jochanaan). Captivated by Jochanaan’s purity and resistance, Salome becomes consumed by her longing to possess him. When Jochanaan rejects her advances, Salome manipulates Herod into granting her a gruesome request as her reward for performing the sensual “Dance of the Seven Veils” for him. The opera culminates in a shocking and tragic finale as Salome’s desires lead to her own demise. Richard Strauss’ lush, dramatic score heightens the tension and psychological intensity of this gripping tale.

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Union Avenue Opera presents Salome
Aug
16
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents Salome

Salome is a dark and provocative opera centered on the biblical story of King Herod’s stepdaughter and her obsessive desire for John the Baptist (Jochanaan). Captivated by Jochanaan’s purity and resistance, Salome becomes consumed by her longing to possess him. When Jochanaan rejects her advances, Salome manipulates Herod into granting her a gruesome request as her reward for performing the sensual “Dance of the Seven Veils” for him. The opera culminates in a shocking and tragic finale as Salome’s desires lead to her own demise. Richard Strauss’ lush, dramatic score heightens the tension and psychological intensity of this gripping tale.

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Union Avenue Opera presents Salome
Aug
15
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents Salome

Salome is a dark and provocative opera centered on the biblical story of King Herod’s stepdaughter and her obsessive desire for John the Baptist (Jochanaan). Captivated by Jochanaan’s purity and resistance, Salome becomes consumed by her longing to possess him. When Jochanaan rejects her advances, Salome manipulates Herod into granting her a gruesome request as her reward for performing the sensual “Dance of the Seven Veils” for him. The opera culminates in a shocking and tragic finale as Salome’s desires lead to her own demise. Richard Strauss’ lush, dramatic score heightens the tension and psychological intensity of this gripping tale.

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Union Avenue Opera presents Josephine & Pagliacci
Aug
2
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents Josephine & Pagliacci

Presented together, Josephine and Pagliacci explore the complex interplay between performance and personal turmoil. In Josephine, Tom Cipullo brings to life the intimate reflections of Josephine Baker, the trailblazing entertainer and activist from St. Louis, MO, as she navigates the tension between her public persona and private struggles with love, identity, and racism. In Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, the inner turmoil of a traveling actor troupe explodes into violence as Canio, the troupe’s lead clown, confronts his wife Nedda’s betrayal, shattering the boundary between performance and reality. Both works reveal the emotional depths of performers whose onstage lives mask profound personal pain. Together, they create a compelling evening of raw humanity and unflinching artistry.

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Union Avenue Opera presents Josephine & Pagliacci
Aug
1
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents Josephine & Pagliacci

Presented together, Josephine and Pagliacci explore the complex interplay between performance and personal turmoil. In Josephine, Tom Cipullo brings to life the intimate reflections of Josephine Baker, the trailblazing entertainer and activist from St. Louis, MO, as she navigates the tension between her public persona and private struggles with love, identity, and racism. In Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, the inner turmoil of a traveling actor troupe explodes into violence as Canio, the troupe’s lead clown, confronts his wife Nedda’s betrayal, shattering the boundary between performance and reality. Both works reveal the emotional depths of performers whose onstage lives mask profound personal pain. Together, they create a compelling evening of raw humanity and unflinching artistry.

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Union Avenue Opera presents Josephine & Pagliacci
Jul
26
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents Josephine & Pagliacci

Presented together, Josephine and Pagliacci explore the complex interplay between performance and personal turmoil. In Josephine, Tom Cipullo brings to life the intimate reflections of Josephine Baker, the trailblazing entertainer and activist from St. Louis, MO, as she navigates the tension between her public persona and private struggles with love, identity, and racism. In Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, the inner turmoil of a traveling actor troupe explodes into violence as Canio, the troupe’s lead clown, confronts his wife Nedda’s betrayal, shattering the boundary between performance and reality. Both works reveal the emotional depths of performers whose onstage lives mask profound personal pain. Together, they create a compelling evening of raw humanity and unflinching artistry.

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Union Avenue Opera presents Josephine & Pagliacci
Jul
25
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents Josephine & Pagliacci

Presented together, Josephine and Pagliacci explore the complex interplay between performance and personal turmoil. In Josephine, Tom Cipullo brings to life the intimate reflections of Josephine Baker, the trailblazing entertainer and activist from St. Louis, MO, as she navigates the tension between her public persona and private struggles with love, identity, and racism. In Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, the inner turmoil of a traveling actor troupe explodes into violence as Canio, the troupe’s lead clown, confronts his wife Nedda’s betrayal, shattering the boundary between performance and reality. Both works reveal the emotional depths of performers whose onstage lives mask profound personal pain. Together, they create a compelling evening of raw humanity and unflinching artistry.

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Union Avenue Opera presents My Fair Lady
Jul
12
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady follows the journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who becomes the subject of a social experiment by Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert. Higgins bets he can transform Eliza into a refined lady capable of passing as a duchess at a high-society ball through speech training. As Eliza masters her new persona, she begins to assert her independence, challenging Higgins’ views on class and gender. The story explores themes of identity, self-worth, and human connection with wit and charm. Set against a vibrant Edwardian London backdrop, the musical features iconic songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.”

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Union Avenue Opera presents My Fair Lady
Jul
11
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady follows the journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who becomes the subject of a social experiment by Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert. Higgins bets he can transform Eliza into a refined lady capable of passing as a duchess at a high-society ball through speech training. As Eliza masters her new persona, she begins to assert her independence, challenging Higgins’ views on class and gender. The story explores themes of identity, self-worth, and human connection with wit and charm. Set against a vibrant Edwardian London backdrop, the musical features iconic songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.”

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Union Avenue Opera presents My Fair Lady
Jul
6
3:00 PM15:00

Union Avenue Opera presents My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady follows the journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who becomes the subject of a social experiment by Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert. Higgins bets he can transform Eliza into a refined lady capable of passing as a duchess at a high-society ball through speech training. As Eliza masters her new persona, she begins to assert her independence, challenging Higgins’ views on class and gender. The story explores themes of identity, self-worth, and human connection with wit and charm. Set against a vibrant Edwardian London backdrop, the musical features iconic songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.”

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Union Avenue Opera presents My Fair Lady
Jul
5
8:00 PM20:00

Union Avenue Opera presents My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady follows the journey of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who becomes the subject of a social experiment by Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert. Higgins bets he can transform Eliza into a refined lady capable of passing as a duchess at a high-society ball through speech training. As Eliza masters her new persona, she begins to assert her independence, challenging Higgins’ views on class and gender. The story explores themes of identity, self-worth, and human connection with wit and charm. Set against a vibrant Edwardian London backdrop, the musical features iconic songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.”

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