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Becoming Santa Claus at Studebaker Theater

Dates: (12/11/2021 - 12/19/2021 )

Theatre:

Studebaker Theater

Chicago Opera Theater

410 S. Michigan
Chicago,

Phone: 312.704.8414

Tickets: $45-$150

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Chicago Opera Theater (COT) performs a brand new production of celebrated American composer Mark Adamo's family-friendly holiday opera Becoming Santa Claus in it's Chicago premiere. December 11 at 7:30 PM, 17 at 7:30 PM & 19 at 3:00 PM, at the Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, in the Fine Arts Building.In Becoming Santa Claus, a bratty elf Prince learns the meaning of family, love, and the true spirit of gift-giving. The 90-minute work performed without intermission is sung in English, with English supertitles.Conducted by COT's Music Director Lidiya Yankovskaya with choreography and stage direction by Kyle Lang, this colorful take on the meaning of Christmas is sure to become a family holiday favorite. The cast is lead by American tenor Martin Bakari as Prince Claus.Becoming Santa Claus presents a wonderful opportunity to introduce the operatic art form to audience members of all ages. For more information, including up to date COVID precautions, please visit chicagooperatheater.com.



News About Becoming Santa Claus at Studebaker Theater

Chicago Opera Theater Presents Family-Friendly Holiday Opera BECOMING SANTA CLAUS
Chicago Opera Theater Presents Family-Friendly Holiday Opera BECOMING SANTA CLAUS
November 08, 2021

Chicago Opera Theater, Chicago's foremost producer of contemporary and re-imagined opera, continues its 2021-2022 season with the Chicago premiere of the seasonal treat, Becoming Santa Claus, in three performances only, December 11, 17 & 19, at the Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, in the Fine Arts Building.


Chicago Opera Theater Announces 2021-22 Season
Chicago Opera Theater Announces 2021-22 Season
June 23, 2021

The season includes Bizet’s beloved CARMEN in concert, featuring duo debuts by Jamie Barton and Stephanie Blythe; the family-friendly holiday delight BECOMING SANTA CLAUS by Mark Adamo; and a world premiere commission by Errollyn Wallen and Deborah Brevoort, QUAMINO’S MAP.


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