Opera in the Outfield
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Our FREE summer tradition is back with opera on the big screen and family fun!
Gates open early for tons of family-friendly arts & crafts, live community performances, MARS tastings, and a screening of Elephant and Piggie presents Slopera! A Bite-Sized Opera by Mo Willems and Carlos Simon.
Then, settle in for a broadcast of Porgy and Bess on the high-definition NatsHD scoreboard! Here’s your chance to see WNO’s celebrated production that captivated audiences in May.
4:30 p.m.: Gates open early for tons of family-friendly activities, including balloon twisters, crafts, and MARS tastings
4:45 p.m.: Delight in a live performance by Semilla Cultural as they sing, dance, and play Puerto Rican musical genres of Bomba and Plena in celebration of WNO's upcoming production of West Side Story
5:10 p.m.: Experience Jubilee Voices singing songs from the Georgia Sea Islands—reflecting the Gullah Geechee culture of the fictional "Catfish Row" in Porgy and Bess
5:30 p.m.: Join a screening of Elephant & Piggie’s Slopera! A Bite-Sized Opera by Mo Willems and Carlos Simon (run-time ~20 minutes)
6:30 p.m.: Settle in for a broadcast of Porgy and Bess (run-time ~107 minutes)
No tickets or reservations required! Limited free seating is available on the outfield grass—or head to the ballpark stands for plenty of seating. Arrive early to secure a spot and enjoy entertainment and activities!
About the operas:
Porgy and Bess, often considered the first great American opera, melds jazz, gospel, and folk styles and features some of Gershwin’s most beloved music—from the gentle duet “Bess, You Is My Woman Now” to the instantly recognizable “Summertime” lullaby. Run-time approximately 107 minutes. Contains mature themes; parental discretion is advised.
Slopera! A Bite-Sized Opera is by Mo Willems and Carlos Simon and is based on Mo Willems’ book I Really Like Slop! Elephant and Piggie are best friends, but what happens to besties when they find out they might not be able to share everything together? Do friends have to like all the same things? Run-time approximately 20 minutes. Recommended for all ages.
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