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Opera, Theatre and Ballet
Written By: Mary Adair Trumbly - Highlands PAC | Issue: 2016/01 - Winter
January and February are busy months for the Live in HD Series at the Performing Arts Center featuring the MET Opera, the National Theatre of London, and the Bolshoi Ballet – all via satellite.
January brings The National Theatre Encore performance of “Skylight,” Saturday, January 9, at 1:00 P.M. Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan star.
MET Opera presents “Les Pecheurs de Perles” on Saturday, January 16, at 12:55 P.M. Pre-Opera Discussion will be led by Beverly Wichman at 12:30 P.M.
The Bolshoi Ballet performs “The Taming of the Shrew” on Sunday, January 24, at 12:55 P.M. Based on William Shakespeare’s play, this love story is anything but conventional – While Petruchio would appear to be interested only in Baptista’s fortune, once the ink is dry on their marriage certificate he doesn’t let go of Katharina.
The MET Opera presents “Turandot” on Saturday, January 30, at 12:55 P.M. Pre-Opera discussion is led by Beverly Wichman at 12:30 P.M. Opera’s leading dramatic soprano Nina Stemme sings the title role of the proud princess of ancient China, whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand.
In February, The National Theatre will deliver “Coriolanus” on Saturday, February 6 at 1:00 P.M. Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge is staged with uncompromising passion and fury.
The National Theatre performance of “Les Liasons Dangereuses” will be screened on Saturday, February 13, at 1:00 P.M. In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary France scandalized the world. Two hundred years later, Christopher Hampton’s adaptation won the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Play.
The National Theatre offers “As You Like It” on Saturday, February 27, at 1:00 P.M. Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change has earned a cherished part in the heart of theatre-goers for over 400 years.
Highlands PAC is located at 507 Chestnut Street. Tickets are available online at highlandspac.org or by calling (828) 526-9047.
