Don Giovanni
May 6–21, 2023
MUSIC BY WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
LIBRETTO BY LORENZO DA PONTE
So hot, he’ll burn.
Don Giovanni is an egotistical and infamous womanizer, brazen in his shameless seductions. But his betrayals soon catch up to him when divine retribution exacts the ultimate price. Set in the 1930s, this new production centers the women who cross paths with Don Giovanni and ultimately deliver his grim fate. Mozart’s sharp and otherworldly opera seamlessly blends dark comedy with biting social commentary, all set to some of opera’s most stirring music.
Sung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage.
This production contains mature content, including a simulated sexual assault which occurs during the Overture and depictions of a consensual sadomasochistic relationship which includes bondage. A late seating opportunity will be provided after the Overture for patrons who do not wish to view this scene. The production also contains theatrical haze, recorded gunshots, and simulated cigarette smoking. Recommended ages 14+
Cast & Creative Team
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Read MoreAct One
Near the home of the Commendatore, Leporello bemoans his lot in life as servant to Don Giovanni. His thoughts are interrupted by screams from Donna Anna, who calls for help as a disguised Giovanni tries to flee…
Director's Notes
Read MoreWhen I approach a work as well written as Don Giovanni, I think less about altering it or modernizing it, and more about turning it over to look at it from another angle.
Composer Biography
Learn MoreChild wonder, virtuoso performer and prolific creative artist, Mozart is the first composer whose operas have never been out of repertory.
Digital Program
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Stickann on Don Giovanni
READ MOREThe story of Mozart’s Don Giovanni has been presented for hundreds of years across the world. Featuring an infamously charismatic and layered title character…