Singer

A satirical novella by Voltaire meets a dazzling score by Leonard Bernstein in this 1956 operetta. The naïvely optimistic Candide sets out to explore the world, beset by an endless series of disasters, including war, an earthquake, and a shipwreck.

By turns funny, philosophical, and deeply moving, Candide mixes human foibles, supernatural catastrophes, and earthly adversity into a thoroughly entertaining whole. Come hear Bernstein’s legendary score, full of witty lyrics, romantic longing, and the greatest finale in all opera.

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Candide

Overture Center for the Arts

A satirical novella by Voltaire meets a dazzling score by Leonard Bernstein in this 1956 operetta. The naïvely optimistic Candide sets out to explore the world, beset by an endless series of disasters, including war, an earthquake, and a shipwreck.

Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical, which interweaves timeless fairy tales and explores the consequences of its characters’ wishes and quests. Featuring a cast of stars from the worlds of opera and musical theatre.

“…delightful, big and lovable and accessible and loaded with some of Stephen Sondheim’s most gorgeous and endearing songs.” —

Into the Woods

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Experience the world premiere of The Factotum, a soul opera inspired by Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" that has grown into a joyful, original piece all its own, commissioned by Lyric. Creators Will Liverman, a Grammy-nominated baritone, and dynamic producer/DJ/multi-instrumentalist DJ King Rico update the action to a Black barbershop on Chicago's South Side, creating an irresistibly upbeat work that celebrates the strength of community. The Factotum blends diverse musical styles with boundless imagination to create a soul opera, moving from gospel and funk to rap, hip-hop, classic barbershop quartet, and R&B. Those styles connect brilliantly with classical singing in a very human comedy that redefines everything that opera can be.

Martin Luther Clark

Tenor

Events

26 - 28 Apr, 2024

Candide · Madison Opera

26 - 27 Apr, 2024

Candide · Overture Center for the Arts

12 - 14 May, 2023

Into the Woods · Tulsa Opera

3 - 12 Feb, 2023

The Factotum · Harris Theater

Future and recently performed repertoire

Candide in Candide by Bernstein

Madison Opera

Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods by Sondheim

Tulsa Opera

CJ in The Factotum by Liverman

Harris Theater

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