Opera Theatre presents 'The Old Maid and the Thief' & 'Amelia Goes to the Ball'

Friday, April 23, 2021

Time:

Cost: Free


Location:

Duerksen Fine Arts Center

1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260

Event Contact

Alan Held
Email: alan.held@wichita.edu

The Old Maid and the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti

The work uses an English language libretto by the composer which tells a twisted tale of morals and evil womanly power. "The devil couldn't do what a woman can - Make a thief out of an honest man.

Amelia Goes to the Ball by Gian Carlo Menotti

Menotti's first mature opera and first critical success. The opera recounts a series of farcical events as all Amelia wants is to get her husband to take her to the ball....and if he won't take her, somebody else will.

Location: Duerksen Fine Arts Center; Miller Concert Hall

Currently, Miller Concert Hall is still experiencing limited seating capacity. There will be free tickets available the evening of the performance at the Box Office in the Lobby for you to pick up prior to entering the Hall. Tickets are at a first come first serve basis.

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