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The Threepenny Opera

The Threepenny Opera
Description

This 1928 musical satire of a satire of a satire displays the unique and distinctive musical score that originated "Mack the Knife." The story centers on a crime lord of Victorian London who marries the daughter of an outfitting shop for beggars. Their adventures together examine the attitudes toward crime, poverty, love, and marriage of underground types who want it all. (Contains adult situations)

Production Credits
Lyrics By
Jeremy Sams
Music By
Kurt Weill
Book By
Bertolt Brecht, translated by Robert MacDonald
Directed By
Doug Zschiegner
Choreographed By
Terri Filips
Sets By
Troy Hourie
Costumes By
Maureen T. Stevens
Lights By
Jon Harper
Dates & Times
  • Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 7:00pm
  • Friday, April 24, 2009 at 8:00pm
  • Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 4:00pm
  • Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 2:00pm (Post Show Discussion)
  • Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 7:00pm
  • Friday, May 1, 2009 at 8:00pm
  • Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 8:00pm (Alumni Preshow Dinner)
  • Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2:00pm