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Massive ensembles. White hot arias. The dark recesses of the mind. Verdi’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s smoldering tragedy is a riveting exploration of power, corruption, and freedom. Fresh off the success of Romeo and Juliet in our 2023–2024 season, Washington National Opera brings the Bard’s historical epic back for the first time in 17 years.

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### Event Description: Pagliacci at The Glimmerglass Festival 2024

**Event:** Pagliacci  
**Dates:** July 27 - August 18, 2024  
**Location:** The Glimmerglass Festival, Cooperstown, NY  
**Tickets:** Available for purchase now

#### Overview:
Experience the gripping drama and passionate performances of Ruggero Leoncavallo’s *Pagliacci* at the 2024 Glimmerglass Festival. This new production of the beloved opera intertwines a farcical play performed by a troupe of clowns with a harrowing tale of jealous love, inspired by a true crime report. The immersive festival setting adds a unique third frame to the opera, featuring a pre-opera picnic performance, "Lyrics on the Lawn," on the outdoor stage.

#### Performance Details:
- **Music and Libretto:** Ruggero Leoncavallo
- **Language:** Sung in Italian with projected English text
- **Outdoor Picnic Performance:** 40 minutes, begins one hour before curtain
- **Mainstage Performance:** 1 hour and 45 minutes

#### Performance Dates:
- July 27 (matinee)
- July 29 (matinee)
- August 2
- August 6 (matinee)
- August 8
- August 10
- August 18 (matinee)

#### Creative Team:
- **Conductor:** Joseph Colaneri
- **Director:** Brenna Corner
- **Choreographer:** Eric Sean Fogel
- **Set Designer:** James Rotondo
- **Costume Designer:** Erik Teague
- **Lighting Designer:** Robert Wierzel
- **Hair & Makeup Designer:** Tom Watson
- **Chorus Director:** Katherine Kozak

#### Synopsis:
The opera begins with an aging Tonio recalling his days with a traveling commedia dell’arte troupe. The story unfolds as the troupe arrives in a village to perform. Canio, who plays Pagliaccio, becomes suspicious of his wife Nedda’s fidelity. The tension escalates when Tonio, rejected by Nedda, informs Canio of her affair with Silvio. The boundaries between the staged farce and real-life drama blur during the evening performance, leading to a tragic conclusion.

#### Cast:
- **Canio:** Robert Stahley
- **Nedda:** Amber Monroe
- **Tonio:** Troy Cook
- **Silvio:** Jonathan Patton
- **Peppe:** Fran Daniel Laucerica
- **Clown Performer/Consultant:** Holly Adams
- **Ensemble:** Henry Benson, Lauryn Davis, Benjamin Dickerson, SarahAnn Duffy, Saane Aziza Halaholo, Kaylan Hernandez, Emilie Kealani, Seiyoung Kim, Evan Lazdowski, Winona Martin, Tshilidzi Ndou, Daniel O’Hearn, Ajit Persaud, Namarea Randolph-Yosea, Alexandra Sanchez, Geoffrey Schmelzer, Tzytle Steinman, Joshua Thomas, Catherine Thornsley, Kyle Sanchez Tingzon, Ethel Trujillo, Zizhao Wang, Xiao Xiao
- **Dancers:** Kailee Brandt, Peter Murphy, Scout Santoro

#### Special Notes:
- **Generously Sponsored By:** Elizabeth M. and Jean-Marie R. Eveillard

Join us for an unforgettable summer of myth, mystery, and adventure at The Glimmerglass Festival. Secure your tickets now and be part of this extraordinary operatic experience.

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Pagliacci

Alice Busch Opera Theater of Cooperstown 

Immerse yourself in a world where the lines between reality and performance blur at The Glimmerglass Festival's new production of "Pagliacci." This gripping opera, composed and with a libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo, is sung in Italian with projected English texts, ensuring an accessible and deeply engaging experience for all attendees. Set against the backdrop of a traveling troupe of players, "Pagliacci" explores themes of love, jealousy, and the tragic consequences of blurred realities through its compelling narrative and emotionally charged music.

The festival proudly presents this opera from July 27 to August 18, 2024, offering a unique pre-opera experience, "Lyrics on the Lawn," an outdoor picnic performance that begins 40 minutes before the curtain rises. The mainstage performance, lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, promises to captivate audiences with its intensity and dramatic depth.

Under the generous sponsorship of Elizabeth M. and Jean-Marie R. Eveillard, the production boasts a talented creative team, including conductor Joseph Colaneri, director Brenna Corner, choreographer Eric Sean Fogel, and a host of other skilled professionals dedicated to bringing this story to life.

The cast features Holly Adams as a Clown Performer/Consultant, Robert Stahley as Canio, Amber Monroe as Nedda, Troy Cook as Tonio, Jonathan Patton as Silvio, Fran Daniel Laucerica as Peppe, and a vibrant ensemble that adds depth and color to the performance.

Set in a village where a troupe of players arrives to perform, the opera unfolds a tale of love, betrayal, and vengeance that mirrors the drama of the characters' offstage lives. As the boundary between performance and reality dissolves, the audience is drawn into a powerful narrative that culminates in an unforgettable climax.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this masterful blend of comedy, thriller, and tragedy at The Glimmerglass Festival. Secure your tickets now for a summer filled with myth, mystery, and adventure, and support the arts by becoming a part of the Glimmerglass community.

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Brenna Corner

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