Opera Contempo
presents
“Butch Cassidy Hops a Train” with “Oedipus Tex”
September 11th-13th, 2025
Studio 5400
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
On sale: 6/11/2025 at 10am
This double-bill operatic performance includes “Oedipus Tex,” a comedic pastiche of Greek Tragedy as big as Texas by P.D.Q. Bach; and the world premiere of “Butch Cassidy Hops a Train,” a dramedy opera in one act by Utah composer Monica Hymas with libretto by Anthony Buck featuring the real-life story of Utah’s most infamous resident. Both operas will be sung in English with English supertitles. Run time: 85 minutes. All proceeds to benefit Land-Back initiatives.
Run time: 85 minutes including 10 minute intermission. Late seating available until 10min after curtain.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Infants not admitted. All patrons require a ticket regardless of age.
