Dido and Aeneas
By Henry Purcell
Oct. 21-23, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 24, 3:00 p.m.
The exquisite music of Dido and Aeneas contains all the drama and variety
of a much longer work. The opera is by turns graceful, romantic, bawdy,
suspenseful and grief-stricken. This is music that lifts the spirit and moves
the soul. Come to experience a much-loved classic again, or to discover it for
yourself. Tickets: $15 adults. Free with Mercer ID or any student ID.
Little Women, the Musical
Jason Howland, music; Andi Dickstein, lyrics; Allen Knee, book
Mar. 31-Apr. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 3, 3 p.m.
Little Women, the 1868 novel by Louisa May Alcott, is a story beloved
by generations of Americans. The heartwarming tale of the March
sisters has been adapted in many forms: from film and television to
ballet and opera. The first stage play opened on Broadway in 1912; the
Broadway musical opened almost a century later, in 2005, to terrific
reviews. Wonderful songs that illuminate a timeless story have made
this show a favorite with audiences all over the United States. Tickets:
$15 adults. Free with Mercer ID or any student ID.
Mercer University Opera
Martha Malone, director
Richard Kosowski, conductor
All performances will take place in Neva
Langley Fickling Hall in e McCorkle Music
Building on Mercer's Macon campus.
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