Costume Designer

This production of The Lehman Trilogy is a transfer from Guthrie Theater (Minneapolis, MN) in association with Shakespeare Theatre Company (Washington, DC).

The Lehman Trilogy

Associated Bank Theater Center

He’s arrogant. He’s disobedient. He’s becoming the most powerful being in creation, and he’s about to wreak havoc on heaven.

Based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, The Monkey King makes its much-anticipated world premiere at the War Memorial Opera House. This new, action-packed opera combines high-energy music and text with puppetry, dance, Peking opera, and Buddhist sutras to tell the tale of the Monkey King’s beginnings.

The Monkey King is a beloved figure and has inspired countless interpretations in popular culture. A monkey born from stone, Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) is determined to find immortality for his tribe. Many scoff at his aspirations, but he is set on proving them wrong with his signature cunning and charm. He wins every battle against legendary warriors, but the respect he longs for is always out of reach. What will it take for the gods to recognize him as an equal?

Award-winning director Diane Paulus and puppeteer Basil Twist conjure up a whimsical world of gods, tricksters, superheroes, and rebels. Huang Ruo’s soaringly beautiful, energized score and David Henry Hwang’s incisive libretto blend traditional Chinese and contemporary Western styles into an extraordinary work that gives new voice to this enduring story. Carolyn Kuan makes her Company debut on the podium.

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The Monkey King

War Memorial Opera House

Floyd Collins had its world premiere at the American Music Theater Festival in Philadelphia in 1994. It was followed by the off-Broadway debut at Playwrights Horizons in 1996 where it won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical. Due to its enduring cast recording, the musical has achieved a devoted following over the years.  This Lincoln Center Theater production will mark the long-awaited Broadway debut of this modern-day classic.

Floyd Collins

Lincoln Center Theatre

**Salome at San Diego Opera**

Experience the gripping intensity of Richard Strauss's operatic masterpiece, *Salome*, at the San Diego Civic Theatre. This shocking opera, based on Oscar Wilde’s play, unfolds the biblical story of Princess Salome's dark infatuation with John the Baptist. Set against a backdrop of political and sexual intrigue, Salome's demand for the head of John the Baptist on a silver platter leads to a chilling climax, underscored by Strauss’s revolutionary music.

**Performance Dates & Times:**
- Friday, March 21, 2025, at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 pm
- Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm

**Venue:**
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

**Stellar Cast:**
- Marcy Stonikas as Salome (March 21 & 23)
- Kirsten Chambers as Salome (March 22)
- Dennis Petersen as Herod
- Kyle Albertson as Jochanaan
- Nina Warren Smith as Herodias
- Ben Werley as Narraboth

Under the baton of San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor Yves Abel, the San Diego Symphony will bring Strauss’s complex score to life, featuring performances sung in German with English and Spanish subtitles projected above the stage.

**Special Features:**
- Pre-Opera Talk: Starts at 6:40 pm before the Friday and Saturday evening performances and at 1:10 pm before the Sunday matinee, offering insights into the opera’s rich history and music.
- Mainstage Post-Opera Talk-Back: Engage with the stars and cast after the Saturday and Sunday performances to discover more about what happens on stage and behind the scenes.

**Sponsorship:**
Proudly sponsored by the City of San Diego, this season promises to immerse audiences in the opulent and tumultuous world of Salome.

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a tale of desire, power, and doom that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Secure your tickets for *Salome* at the San Diego Opera and be part of an unforgettable operatic experience.

Salome

San Diego Civic Theatre

Opera at its grandest! While Aida delights audiences with its visual splendor, it also captivates them with a score ranging from exquisitely intimate arias to deeply dramatic duets and trios, and the most thrilling choruses Verdi ever composed. At Lyric Opera of Chicago, each of the five principal artists boasts not only a sumptuously beautiful voice, but also the charismatic presence to bring these characters and the opera's story of a riveting love triangle vividly to life. Conducting Francesca Zambello’s striking production will be Music Director Enrique Mazzola, acknowledged internationally as an exceptionally authoritative Verdian.

Aida

Lyric Opera House

A daughter’s road trip with her father becomes a theatrical journey across more than just state lines. This funny, wise, and heartbreaking debut from an exciting new writer is brought to vibrant life by director Daniel Aukin, whom MTC audiences will remember from Fool for Love and Fulfillment Center.

The Best We Could

New York City Center

Francesca Zambello’s acclaimed production of Madame Butterfly returns to Glimmerglass, directed by Joshua Horowitz and conducted by Joseph Colaneri. This elegant, visually stunning staging presents a nuanced examination of the American presence in Japan and the cultural collision at the heart of Puccini’s timeless masterpiece.

Costume Designer

Anita Yavich

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 11 - Aug 17, 2026

Madame Butterfly · Glimmerglass Festival

Past events

Jan 13 - Feb 8, 2026

The Lehman Trilogy · Milwaukee Repertory Theater

14 - 30 Nov, 2025

The Monkey King · San Francisco Opera

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