Gift of the Magi at Lowry Lab Theater

Tired of the same old humbug! Enjoy this new adaptation of O. Henry's holiday classic. Gift of the Magi is an opera in four scenes with music by David Conte and libretto by Nicholas Giardini. Based on the 1905 short story by O. Henry it is an enduring story of love and sacrifice. The world is at war. Times are difficult for many Americans. In this closely-knit community, everyone works hard to get what little they have. For Jim and Della, it's their first holiday together as a married couple. What each wish for most of all is to give "the perfect gift" to his/her beloved. Through their struggles to obtain these elusive gifts, Jim and Della are reminded of what is truly most important. Appropriate for the entire family.  Sung in English.  90 Minutes long. Ticket available at skylark.booktix.net.