Composed by Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Libretto by W.H. Auden (1907-1973) and Chester Kallman (1921-1975)
Composed, 1951. Opera Omaha Company Premiere.
Fri. Feb. 7, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sun. Feb. 9, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Embark on a journey through the perils of excess in The Rake's Progress. This satire depicts the rise and fall of Tom Rakewell, a young man enticed by the promise of wealth and pleasure. Features some of the finest singing actors in opera, with Stravinsky’s genius score at the forefront, join us and find out whether Trulove conquers all.
Tom Rakewell | Adrian Kramer
Nick Shadow | Craig Colclough*
Anne Trulove | Liv Redpath*
Baba the Turk | Margaret Gawrysiak*
Mother Goose | Rehanna Thelwell*
Sellem | Brian Jeffers*
Principal Guest Conductor | Steven White
*Opera Omaha Debut