Utah Opera Paul Moravec & Mark Campbell’s The Shining

Utah Opera Presents
Paul Moravec & Mark Campbell’s The Shining

DATES and TIMES:
October 11, 2025 (7:30PM), 13 (7PM), 15 (7PM), 17 (7:30PM), 19 (2PM)

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

SYNOPSIS:
Geoffrey McDonald, conductor
Brian Staufenbiel, director and concept designer
Austin McWilliams, chorus director & assistant conductor

Craig Irvin, Jack Torrance
Kearstin Piper Brown, Wendy Torrance
Christian Sanders, Stuart Ullman/Delbert Grady
Patrick Blackwell, Dick Hallorann
Utah Opera Chorus
Utah Symphony

Jacquelyn Scott, scenic designer
David Murakami, projection designer
Marcella Barbeau, lighting designer
Jim French, original lighting designer
Alina Bokovikova, costume designer
Y. Sharon Peng, original wigs & makeup designer

Based on Stephen King’s spine-tingling novel, The Shining plunges you into a realm of isolation, psychological unraveling, and sinister forces. When Jack Torrance accepts a winter caretaker job at the remote Overlook Hotel, his hope for a fresh start turns into a desperate struggle to keep his family together amid its overpowering, dark influence. Debuted in 2016 by the Pulitzer Prize-winning duo of composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell, this opera marries gripping storytelling with an evocative, modern score. Whether you’re a seasoned opera aficionado or new to the genre, its suspenseful story and haunting music promise an unforgettable experience during the Halloween season.

Composer: Paul Moravec
Librettist: Mark Campbell
Based on the Novel by: Stephen King

Published by and presented with the permission of Subito Music Corporation.

A Co-Production by Opera Parallèle, Hawaii Opera Theatre and Portland Opera.

Sung in English with English supertitles.

Content Advisory: Strong language, instances of violence and mature themes.

Season Ticket Packages On Sale: March 26, 2025
Design-A-Series & Group Tickets On Sale: May 28, 2025
Single-Performance Tickets On-Sale: August 1, 2025

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 age 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’s Principal Coach to learn more about the production at a free talk in the Capitol Room of the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre.

Learn Before You Go – Read about the history, music, storyline, and more at https://utahopera.org/plan-your-visit/elevate-your-experience/paul-moravec-amp-mark-campbells-the-shining/.

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.