Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell’s The Shining

OVERVIEW

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.

Runtime: approximately 2 hours
Composer: Paul Moravec
Librettist: Mark Campbell
Language: Sung in English with English supertitles.
Content Advisory: Strong language, instances of violence and mature themes.

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

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

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ARTISTS

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

Aaron McKone
Bill Watson/Lloyd

Christopher Clayton
Mark Torrance

Stephanie Chee
Mrs. Grady

Julia Holoman
Mrs. Massey

Rodney Sharp II
Horace Derwent

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 wig & make-up designer

Kate Casalino
wig & make-up designer