Faust 1995

Opened: September 19, 1995
Closing: unknown

Faust - 1995 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla, CA 92037

Based on the play by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Gounod’s version of the age-old battle between good and evil is a treasure chest of glorious arias, gorgeous duets, and stirring choruses and ensembles. Our production, especially designed to showcase our newly renovated theatre, will take place in contemporary times, giving the powerful story a new and vibrant immediacy.

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