Britten’s BILLY BUDD at Blank Performing Arts Center
Dates: 7/20/2027
📍 Theatre: Blank Performing Arts Center
Des Moines Metro Opera
513 N D St, Indianola, IA 50125
Indianola, IA 50125
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Charismatic, good-hearted, and beloved by his fellow sailors, Billy Budd is pressed into service aboard a British warship during the Napoleonic Wars. His innocence and integrity inspire the crew, but also awaken jealousy and obsession in those around him. Based on Herman Melville’s classic novella, Benjamin Britten’s BILLY BUDD is a gripping drama that explores the moral grey zones between innocence and corruption, justice and mercy, duty and conscience. At its center stands Captain Vere, forced to make an impossible choice that will alter the lives of everyone aboard his ship. Featuring one of opera’s most powerful scores, this searing tale of morality and fate returns to Des Moines Metro Opera in Kristine McIntyre’s acclaimed production ten years after its celebrated premiere.
Britten’s BILLY BUDD at Blank Performing Arts Center Schedule
Saturday, July 10 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, July 15 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, July 18 at 2:00 pm
Tuesday, July 20 at 7:30 pm
Friday, July 23 at 7:30 pm
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What shows are coming up next at Blank Performing Arts Center?
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/02/27-07/02/27)
Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE (07/03/27-07/03/27)
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/04/27-07/04/27)
Britten’s BILLY BUDD (07/10/27-07/10/27)
Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE (07/11/27-07/11/27)
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/14/27-07/14/27)
Britten’s BILLY BUDD (07/15/27-07/15/27)
Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE (07/16/27-07/16/27)
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/17/27-07/17/27)
Britten’s BILLY BUDD (07/18/27-07/18/27)
Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE (07/21/27-07/21/27)
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/22/27-07/22/27)
Britten’s BILLY BUDD (07/23/27-07/23/27)
Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE (07/24/27-07/24/27)
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/25/27-07/25/27)
Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE (07/03/27-07/03/27)
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/04/27-07/04/27)
Britten’s BILLY BUDD (07/10/27-07/10/27)
Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE (07/11/27-07/11/27)
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/14/27-07/14/27)
Britten’s BILLY BUDD (07/15/27-07/15/27)
Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE (07/16/27-07/16/27)
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/17/27-07/17/27)
Britten’s BILLY BUDD (07/18/27-07/18/27)
Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE (07/21/27-07/21/27)
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/22/27-07/22/27)
Britten’s BILLY BUDD (07/23/27-07/23/27)
Philip Glass’s ORPHÉE (07/24/27-07/24/27)
Offenbach’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (07/25/27-07/25/27)
Where is Blank Performing Arts Center located?
Blank Performing Arts Center is at 513 N D St, Indianola, IA 50125, Indianola, IA.
What shows have played recently at Blank Performing Arts Center?
King Roger (07/04/26-07/17/26)
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Tosca (06/26/26-07/19/26)
The Love for Three Oranges (07/08/23-07/22/23)
Bluebeard's Castle (07/01/23-07/22/23)
Carmen (06/30/23-07/23/23)
A Thousand Acres (07/09/22-07/22/22)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (07/02/22-07/23/22)
Porgy and Bess (07/01/22-07/24/22)
Platée (07/10/21-07/23/21)
Of Mice and Men (06/27/26-07/18/26)
Tosca (06/26/26-07/19/26)
The Love for Three Oranges (07/08/23-07/22/23)
Bluebeard's Castle (07/01/23-07/22/23)
Carmen (06/30/23-07/23/23)
A Thousand Acres (07/09/22-07/22/22)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (07/02/22-07/23/22)
Porgy and Bess (07/01/22-07/24/22)
Platée (07/10/21-07/23/21)
What is the running time?
2 hours, 55 minutes
Is there an intermission?
Yes, one intermission.
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