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At the height of the McCarthy era, naive college graduate Timothy Laughlin comes to Washington eager to join the crusade against communism. But a chance encounter with a handsome State Department official, Hawkins Fuller, leads to Tim’s first job—and his first relationship with a man.

Under the threat of increased government scrutiny, this complicated and clandestine affair will put both men’s loyalties and convictions to the ultimate test. As the poisonous political climate pollutes their relationship, love becomes a casualty of what it takes to “play the game” in Washington.

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Fellow Travelers

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Immerse yourself in the epic saga of Wagner's "Curse of the Ring" with the Pacific Symphony, under the masterful direction of Carl St.Clair. This monumental event takes place from April 10 through April 15, 2025, at the prestigious Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Experience the mythical world of gods, Rhine mermaids, and dwarves in Wagner’s first opera of the iconic Ring Cycle, a story that has influenced generations, from Tolkien’s "The Lord of the Rings" to John Williams’ soundtrack for "Star Wars."

Conductor Carl St.Clair, renowned for his expertise in Wagnerian opera, having conducted the entire 15-hour Ring Cycle from memory in Weimar, will lead the Pacific Symphony through the gripping narrative of "Das Rheingold." This semi-staged opera, performed in German with English supertitles, promises an unforgettable journey through Wagner's mythic prologue, where the stakes are as high as the heavens and as deep as the Rhine itself.

Concert timings are as follows:
- April 10, 2025, at 8:00 pm
- April 12, 2025, at 8:00 pm
- April 15, 2025, at 8:00 pm

Enhance your experience with a preview talk at 7 p.m. by KUSC midday host Alan Chapman, offering insights into Wagner's masterpiece. Join us for a night of powerful music and storytelling, and witness the raw power of Wagner's vision brought to life by the Pacific Symphony.

Curse of the Ring

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

### Event Description: The Shining at Portland Opera

**Event Overview:**
Experience the chilling tale of "The Shining" at the Portland Opera, a gripping adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic novel. This opera, set in 1977, follows the Torrance family as they become winter caretakers of the remote Overlook Hotel. As the snow falls, malevolent forces awaken, and their son Danny, gifted with a sixth sense, starts experiencing terrifying visions. The tension escalates as Jack Torrance, the father, is consumed by the demons of his past and the dangerous ghosts of the Overlook.

**Music and Libretto:**
- **Composer:** Paul Moravec, Pulitzer Prize and Grammy-winning composer
- **Librettist:** Mark Campbell

**Production Details:**
- **Venue:** Newmark Theatre
- **Language:** English with English captions
- **Length:** 2 hours, including 1 intermission

**Creative Team:**
- **Conductor:** Damien Geter
- **Stage Director:** Erin Neff
- **Original Stage Director:** Brian Staufenbiel
- **Original Scenic Designer:** Jacquelyn Scott
- **Original Projection Designer:** David Murakami
- **Original Lighting Designer:** Jim French
- **Original Costume Designer:** Alina Bokovikova
- **Original Wig & Make-Up Designer:** Y. Sharon Peng

**Cast:**
- **Jack Torrance:** Robert Wesley Mason
- **Wendy Torrance:** Rebecca Krynski Cox
- **Dick Hollorann:** Quinton Gardner
- **Mark Torrance:** Richard Zeller

**Accessibility:**
- **Captions:** Live English captions projected above the stage for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- **Audio Description:** Available during Sunday matinee performances for patrons who are blind or have low vision.

**Additional Information:**
- **Production:** A co-production by Opera Parallèle, Hawai’i Opera Theatre, and Portland Opera.
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase, with options to renew subscriptions or create new ones.

**Community Commitment:**
Portland Opera is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees, with a strong stance against bigotry, discrimination, and harassment.

**Support and Sponsors:**
Portland Opera extends gratitude to its patrons and donors, including the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, Marie Lamfrom Charitable Trust, National Endowment for the Arts, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Community Foundation, Regional Arts and Culture Council, and support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and the Arts Education & Access Fund.

Join us for an unnerving journey through madness and the supernatural with "The Shining" at the Portland Opera. Secure your tickets today and immerse yourself in this stunning operatic experience.

The Shining

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts

Based on the true story of a 1996 ill-fated expedition to the world’s highest mountain, this evocative production scaffolds a breathtaking experience using intricate graphic novel imagery and a soaring sound world. Presented at the wildly immersive environment of the California Academy of Sciences Morrison Planetarium, Opera Parallèle guides you on an operatic adventure fusing vivid imagery with the visceral power of voice for a truly unique experience, even beyond previous award-winning productions.

Everest: Opera in the Planetarium

California Academy of Sciences

The West Coast Premiere of a deeply romantic masterpiece entwining loyalty, passion, and forbidden love amidst ‘The Lavender Scare’ of the 1950’s.

Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center

Gold, protected by the daughters of the river Rhine, harbours a deep magic. Anyone who casts a ring made from it can rule the whole world but must also renounce love forever. The promise of unlimited power proves irresistible to opportunistic gods, arguing giants, and ambitious dwarfs. The power of the gold trades hands many times, leaving a trail of misery and murder in its wake. Whoever wears the “rheingold” is cursed to be its slave. 

Wagner’s retelling of Norse mythology in Das Rheingold portrays universal themes of love and power, and the forceful music creates a grandeur unparalleled in opera. This is further magnified by positioning the entire eighty-piece orchestra and conductor on the stage with the cast and set.

Das Rheingold

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Competition abounds in this World Premiere double bill, where comedy takes to the court in a theatrical spectacle culminating in the 1973 ‘Battle of the Sexes!’

Birds & Balls

SFJAZZ Center

Based on James Hilton’s classic novella, composer Gordon Getty’s opera Goodbye, Mr. Chips tells of the life of beloved English schoolmaster Mr. Chipping, known to his students and others as “Mr. Chips.” Set at Brookfield, “a good public school of the second rate” in Eastern England, the story follows Chips from his first days at the boarding school in 1870, through his marriage to the woman who will change him forever, to the rapid changes of the turn of the century and outbreak of World War I. Along the way, we’re reminded of the difference one good teacher can make as we watch Chips and his children, “thousands of them, all boys,” enrich each other’s lives. The opera’s world premiere took place on November 14, 2021, in San Rafael, CA.

Goodbye, Mr. Chips Screening And Talkback

Austin PBS Media Center

Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Opera present Stephen King’s iconic, supernatural tale of possession and murder. Jack Torrance, a father with a troubled past, finds new employment as the winter caretaker for the Overlook Hotel. But as the family settles in to their new accommodations, demonic spirits from the hotel’s past begin to take hold of Jack as he becomes a vessel for their murderous intents. Composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell masterfully adapt this riveting story as an opera that will keep you on the edge of your seats from start to finish.

Alliance Theatre

The Atlanta Opera makes its long-awaited return to the Alliance Theatre as Stephen King’s iconic 1977 thriller comes to the stage in this supernatural tale of possession and murder. Jack Torrance, a father with a troubled past, finds new employment as the winter caretaker for the Overlook Hotel. 

Would you renounce love to become all powerful? The Nibelung Alberich steals enchanted gold to craft a ring which allows him to do just that. Yet the corruptive power won’t be his forever as gods and giants discover how far they will go to possess the cursed ring. Brother kills brother, the innocent are enslaved, and the King of Gods must decide where his power truly lies.

Bass-baritone and Wagner veteran Greer Grimsley returns as Wotan alongside Frederick Ballentine, Michael Mayes, and Kenneth Kellogg in their first Seattle Opera Wagner production. Internationally celebrated mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves makes her Seattle Opera debut as the earth goddess Erda.

Seattle Center

Gordon Getty's celebrated opera reimagined for film, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, receives a special screening at the historic Cameo Cinema in St. Helena. Getty’s fourth opera is based on the popular 1934 book Goodbye, Mr. Chips and other stories by James Hilton. Directed by Brian Staufenbiel, the film features tenor Nathan Granner, soprano Marnie Breckenridge, baritone Lester Lynch, and bass-baritone Kevin Short. The orchestra of stellar Bay Area players is conducted by Nicole Paiement. Members of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City, conducted by Francisco J. Núñez, also perform.

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Cameo Cinemas

Adapted from Stephen King’s iconic novel, the Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning team of Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell bring The Shining to even more frightening depths than ever before.

The Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA

Opera Parallèle is taking you to the top of the world! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes of Everest for a one-of-a-kind operatic adventure. Based on the true story of an ill-fated expedition in 1996, a group of mountaineers tap into the depths of their physical and emotional selves to realize their dreams of conquering Everest.

Stage Director

Brian Staufenbiel

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14 - 16 Nov, 2025

Fellow Travelers · Pittsburgh Opera

10 - 15 Apr, 2025

Curse of the Ring · Pacific Symphony

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