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Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

Washington National Opera: Moby-Dick

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Closed March 8, 2014

Sumptuous and stirring! Theatrically stunning... epic in scale

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Why See Washington National Opera: Moby-Dick?

One man's obsession leaves a wake of destruction in Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's triumphant new opera,retelling Herman Melville's 19th-century masterwork.

Consumed with killing the fabled white whale that cost him his leg, Captain Ahab relentlessly scours the ocean, without regard for the living souls who serve him aboard the Pequod. Among his loyal crew - including lookout Greenhorn, cabin boy Pip, and island native Queequeg - only the first mate Starbuck sees the futility of the voyage. As Ahab spirals further into madness, no one can escape the inevitable, epic showdown.

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Dates

Opening night: 22 February 2014

Run time

Three hours with intermission

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Performed in English with projected English titles. Titles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra.

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You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Cast

Captain Ahab: Carl Tanner
Ishmael (Greenhorn): Stephen Costello
Starbuck: Matthew Worth
Queequeg: Eric Greene
Pip: Talise Trevigne

Creative

Music by Jake Heggie
Libretto by Gene Scheer
Commissioned by The Dallas Opera Company
Production co-owned by The Dallas Opera, State Opera of South Australia, Calgary Opera, San Diego Opera, and San Francisco Opera
Conductor: Evan Rogister
Director: Leonard Foglia
Set Designer: Robert Brill
Costume Designer: Jane Greenwood
Lighting Designer: Gavan Swift, based on an original design by Donald Holder Projection Designer: Elaine McCarthy
Based on the novel by Herman Melville

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