Details

Based on Peter Stephan Jungk's novel and written by Philip Glass, one of the world's most important composers, The Perfect American imagines the final years of Walt Disney's life, including mythical imaginings of Abraham Lincoln and Andy Warhol. This latest opera from Glass, his 24th, was commissioned by ENO and Teatro Real Madrid to mark his 75th birthday.

Creatives/Company

Music: Philip Glass

What's On By Year ...

Archive listings for The Perfect American (2013)

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T01810757551

New Production. Running time: 2hrs 5minsProducer English National Opera. Conductor Gareth Jones. Director Phelim McDermott. Design Dan Potra. Choreographer Ben Wright. Design 59 Ltd (video design). Lighting Jon Clark. Performer Christopher Purves (Walt Disney). Performer David Soar (Roy). Performer Janis Kelly (Hazel George). Performer Sarah Tynan (Sharon). Performer John Easterlin (Andy Warhol). Performer Zachary James (Abraham Lincoln). Performer Pamela Helen Stephen (Lillian Disney).

1 Jun 13 to 28 Jun 13

London Coliseum, West End :: V376
listing details L01963865557

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.

Ad not shown

CORONAVIRUS: All venues in the UK were shut down on March 16, 2020, and the restrictions were finally lifted on July 19, 2021. It is important to mention that the UK Theatre Web archive listings (iUKTDb) from March 2020 to July 2021 might not be accurate due to the lack of information regarding rescheduled and cancelled shows.