On a bitterly cold Christmas Eve, a poor woodcutter and his two children have no gifts, barely enough to eat, and are in danger of losing their home to an impatient landlady. The surprise discovery of a large, but gentle arachnid leads to a seemingly miraculous turn of good fortune for the family, reinforcing the importance of love and togetherness.
Inspired by a Ukrainian legend (which resulted in the placing of spider ornaments on Christmas trees for a lucky New Year), THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER is the third operatic collaboration between composer Clint Borzoni and librettist John de los Santos following When Adonis Calls and The Copper Queen. Their goal is to dramatize a new tale for all ages, complete with an original yuletide carol, that adds to the rich musical tapestry of the holiday canon.
The Christmas Spider was developed by The American Opera Project in their First Chance program.
*Ticketing for this event is done through Opéra Louisiane HERE. If you have any ticketing questions, please call 225-377-2029.
This event is organized by an outside party. It is not part of official Manship Theatre programming. To book one of the Manship Theatre spaces for your next event, email events@manshiptheatre.org for details.
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