Opera in the Pines will world premiere “The Barber of the Cape” on May 16, 2025. The showcase, set to take place at Cape Neddick Lobster Pound in Maine, is an adaptation of Rossini’s famed “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” In this version, Rosie, a waitress, falls for a visitor from Manhattan. In order to find her happy ending, she must {…}
On May 10, 2023, Opera in the Pines will kick off its “Bar Crawl Bohème” tour throughout local venues in Maine. Puccini’s classic opera will be transposed into the modern day, and set within 2019, with an English libretto by Kristine McIntyre and updated by Sable Strout. The cast will be comprised of Maine natives, with sopranos Mary Johnston Letellier {…}
Opera in the Pines is set to present “The Diary of Anne Frank” on May 5 and 7 at the Maine Jewish Museum. The 21-scene monodramatic opera will be headlined by Rachel Policar in the title role and will feature Tina Davis at the piano. The opera will last 90 minutes and will be performed in English without intermission. There {…}