The Departments of Music and Theatre collaborate to present Bertolt Brecht's "The Threepenny Opera."

Location:
Ticket Info:
This event is free and open to the public, however tickets are required. Tickets available March 31.
Questions:

“The Threepenny Opera”
A play with music based on John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera
By Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill in collaboration with Elizabeth Hauptmann
Directed by Kevin N. Wines and Annette Thornton

A play with music based on John Gay’s “The Beggar’s Opera” by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill in collaboration with Elisabeth Hauptmann. Written in 1928 “The Threepenny Opera” is a biting satire of the post-war rise of capitalism, wrapped up in Kurt Weill’s jazzy score, and the tale of Macheath, a debonair crime lord on the verge of turning his illegal empire into a legitimate business. Songs from “Threepenny” have become classic standards, including “Pirate Jenny” and most notably, “Mack the Knife,” which has been covered by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Buble.

This production will be co-directed by Annette Thronton and Kevin N. Wines and accompanied by the Denison Wind Ensemble conducted by Christopher Westover-Muñoz.

Performance Dates and Times are as follows:

  • Friday, April 14, at 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 15, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 16, at 2 p.m.

 

    COVID Policy Information: At this time, masks are optional at performances in the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts. We encourage our audiences to be fully vaccinated, but will no longer require proof of vaccination to reserve tickets. All events and COVID policies are subject to change.


    More Upcoming Events

    Tiny TUTTI Festival: 'Come Sunday'

    The Department of Music presents the Denison University Gospel Choir and Wind Ensemble.

    'Mareas/Tides' dance performance

    A dance performance by Denison Dance and Music faculty that celebrates World Water Day 2023.

    Degree recital by senior Ally Peterson

    The Department of Music presents a senior degree recital by Ally Peterson. 

    Beck Series: Melissa Valentine and Michael X. Wang

    The Beck Series welcomes GLCA Prize winners for nonfiction, Melissa Valentine, and for fiction, Michael X. Wang.

    Piano recital by senior Ellie Blasko

    The Department of Music presents a senior degree recital by pianist Ellie Blasko.

    Piano recital by guest artist Tatjana Rankovich

    The Department of Music welcomes Tatjana Rankovich for a recital on piano.

    18th Human Rights Film Festival : 'Blue Island'

    Denison University's 18th Annual Human Rights Film Festival presents a screening of "Blue Island."

    Degree recital by senior Blythe Dahlem

    The Department of Music presents a senior degree recital by Blythe Dahlem.