The Fix
This event happened in 2019, to find our current shows, visit mnopera.org/season/2020-2021/
Music by Joel Puckett | Libretto by Eric Simonson
Commissioned by MN Opera as part of its New Works Initiative
Baseball’s Greatest Scandal
One of the most notorious scandals in American history comes to life in this new major league opera. The 1919 Chicago White Sox were arguably the best team in the game, but they were also the most poorly paid, always at odds with their penny-pinching owner. Resentment, revenge, and ambition gone awry motivate eight players to conspire with gamblers and fix the World Series. Featuring a lyrical, poetic score and legendary figures from baseball, The Fix is a tale of epic proportions about betting against the establishment, all set against the backdrop of America’s favorite pastime.
Language
Sung in English with English captions projected above the stage.
Runtime
Two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission.
The Fix Videos
Cast & Creative Team
Learn MoreThe Fix Digital Program
Synopsis
Read MoreAct I
“Shoeless” Joe Jackson, star slugger for the Chicago White Sox, is scolded by his wife, Katie, for signing a contract against his interests. She reminds him he is far too trusting of others.
Director's Notes
Read MoreEric Simonson
Librettist and Stage Director Eric Simonson pulls the curtain back for a look behind the inspiration for The Fix.
Meet the Artist
Learn MoreJoshua Dennis
This season, we couldn’t be happier to welcome back Joshua Dennis for the world premiere of The Fix, debuting the role of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, the star pitcher of the 1919 Chicago White Sox…
Meet the Composer
Read MoreJoel Puckett
Joel Puckett is one of the most performed composers in America. Hailed as “visionary” and “an astonishingly original voice,” Joel Puckett is one of the most performed composers in America…
