Vancouver Opera to Host Canadian Premiere of Nico Muhly's DARK SISTERS, 11/26

Vancouver, BC ~ Excitement is building for the much-anticipated Canadian premiere of Nico Muhly's Dark Sisters, onstage at the Vancouver Playhouse from November 26 - December 12, 2015. Four of the nine performances are already sold out or nearly sold out.

The lives of six women living in a fundamentalist community, surrounded by religious and political tension and media hysteria are the heart of this astounding work by the composer of the much acclaimed Two Boys. The libretto is by the Pulitzer Prize shortlisted playwright and screenwriter Stephen Karam.

Vancouver Opera's Dark Sisters will be onstage at the Vancouver Playhouse for 9 performances, November 26 - December 12, 2015.

Thursday, November 26 • 7:30pm • opening night

Friday, November 27 • 7:30pm

Saturday, November 28 • 7:30pm

Thursday, December 3 • 7:30pm

Friday, December 4 • 7:30pm

Saturday, December 5 • 7:30pm

Sunday, December 6 • 2:00pm

Thursday, December 10 • 7:30pm

Saturday, December 12 • 7:30pm • closing night

All performances take place at the Vancouver Playhouse, corner of Dunsmuir and Hamilton Streets, Vancouver, B.C.

Dark Sisters will be sung in English with SURTITLESTM projected above the stage. Approximate running time: 2 hours, including 1 intermission.

Tickets are available exclusively through the Vancouver Opera Ticket Centre: 604-683-0222 or www.vancouveropera.ca. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted. Special pricing for groups of 10 or more is available by phone.

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