Utah Opera Massenet’s Thaïs

Utah Opera Presents
Massenet’s Thaïs

DATES and TIMES:
May 4 (7:30PM), 6 (7PM), 8 (7PM), 10 (7:30PM), 12 (2PM)

VENUE:
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
50 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101

SYNOPSIS:
Steven White, conductor
Andrea Cigni, director
Nicole Heaston, Thaïs

Long ago in 4th century Egypt, the monk Athanaël resolves to convert the seductive Thaïs to a life of piety. After first mocking his conversion attempt, she meditates and determines to follow him, rejecting the luxurious trappings of her former life. As Thaïs enters the convent and her new life, Athanaël recognizes that he loves her desperately—but it may be too late for them.

With an opulent set, shimmering costumes, and artists from Repertory Dance Theatre joining on stage, this lavish production is a feast for the senses.

Rating: PG-13 for depictions of slavery and mild sexual content.

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Sung in French with English supertitles.

Announce/Subscriptions On Sale: March 14, 2023
Design-A-Series & Group Tickets On Sale: June 5, 2023
2022-23 Subscriber Presale: July 25, 2023
Single-performance Tickets On-Sale: August 1, 2023

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://utahopera.org/plan-your-visit/capitol-theatre-accessibility/.

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals ages five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at utahopera.org.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
Opera Talks – One hour before each performance, ticket holders are invited to join Utah Opera Principal Coach Carol Anderson to learn more about the production at a free talk in the Capitol Room of the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre. The talk will also be available online here.

Learn Before You Go – Read about the history, music, storyline, and more, through an online multiple-part learning course at https://utahopera.org/explore/posts/online-learning/.

Post Opera Q&A – Join Utah Opera’s Artistic Director to discuss Utah Opera’s production of the opera following each performance in the Capitol Room.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.