Casablanca: A Chamber Ballopera at Mission Theater

“It’s still the same old story…” but now told through opera and ballet!

In February, the month of love, Cinballera Entertainment is presenting a new take on the most beloved movie of all time, “Casablanca!”

You’ll see the story twice, once through song and once through dance. First, be swept away by Tiffany Brannan’s original chamber opera based on the iconic World War II drama. Five singers tell the story through a captivating collection of art songs, opera excerpts, and rousing melodies from the film, woven together with narration and familiar snippets of dialogue.

Next, the roles are switched, and the ballet brings the story to life through movement. Rebekah Brannan has created a 50-minute original ballet, with innovative new choreography which blends classical dancing with 1940s style. The eternal triangle duels through dance to a compelling compilation of jazz standards used in the film, Max Steiner’s breathtaking score, and a romantic violin concerto.

Cinballera performances blend opera and ballet with inspiration from classic movies. Every production is staged with artistic integrity and historical accuracy. Just like classic films from the Golden Era of Hollywood, Cinballera productions are staged with subtlety, taste, and decency, so viewers of all ages and backgrounds can come.

"Casablanca” is the third show Cinballera has presented at the Mission Theater in their current home of Fallbrook.

On February 22nd at 7 PM and 23rd at 3 PM, come join the roundup of usual suspects, as some of your favorite Cinballera players meet new faces in Casablanca! Don’t be the one to miss out, because everybody comes to Rick’s!