Last Minute Plans: March 21-23
This week’s guide spans a wide spectrum of musical storytelling, from operatic adaptations of classic horror to rock-and-roll legends brought to life on stage. Portland Opera delivers a haunting take on Stephen King's The Shining, while Chicago pays tribute to The Kinks with the North American premiere of Sunny Afternoon. Seattle offers Baroque brilliance with Handel’s pastoral cantata Aminta e Fillide. The weekend continues with a celebration of New Mexico’s trailblazing women in Santa Fe, followed by intimate chamber music in San Francisco and a Bach-focused program in Las Vegas.
Portland: The Shining – Portland Opera
Stephen King's iconic novel takes a chilling new form in this operatic adaptation, featuring a gripping score by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paul Moravec and vivid scenic design set in 1977.
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Chicago: Sunny Afternoon – Chicago Shakespeare Theater
The North American premiere of this Olivier Award-winning musical charts the rise of The Kinks through hits like “You Really Got Me” and “Lola,” offering a rock-and-roll journey through fame, triumph, and heartbreak.
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Seattle: Handel’s Aminta e Fillide – Early Music Seattle
Twelfth Night ensemble presents Handel’s virtuosic pastoral cantata alongside Vivaldi’s electric sinfonia from Il Giustino, all performed by rising stars of the Baroque scene.
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Santa Fe: New Mexico’s Women in History – Santa Fe Public Library
Ana Pacheco delves into four centuries of Santa Fe’s history, honoring the New Mexican women who shaped cultural, educational, and feminist legacies throughout the region.
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San Francisco: Chamber Music at Gunn Theater – San Francisco Symphony
Enjoy an intimate afternoon as SF Symphony musicians perform chamber works that highlight their artistry within the close setting of Gunn Theater.
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Las Vegas: Mostly Bach – Las Vegas Sinfonietta
Las Vegas Sinfonietta presents a program centered around the timeless works of J.S. Bach, performed with precision and elegance.
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Friday, March 21st
Portland: The Shining – Portland Opera
Stephen King's iconic novel takes a chilling new form in this operatic adaptation, featuring a gripping score by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paul Moravec and vivid scenic design set in 1977.
• Tickets + More Information
Chicago: Sunny Afternoon – Chicago Shakespeare Theater
The North American premiere of this Olivier Award-winning musical charts the rise of The Kinks through hits like “You Really Got Me” and “Lola,” offering a rock-and-roll journey through fame, triumph, and heartbreak.
• Tickets + More Information
Seattle: Handel’s Aminta e Fillide – Early Music Seattle
Twelfth Night ensemble presents Handel’s virtuosic pastoral cantata alongside Vivaldi’s electric sinfonia from Il Giustino, all performed by rising stars of the Baroque scene.
• Tickets + More Information
Saturday, March 22nd
Santa Fe: New Mexico’s Women in History – Santa Fe Public Library
Ana Pacheco delves into four centuries of Santa Fe’s history, honoring the New Mexican women who shaped cultural, educational, and feminist legacies throughout the region.
• Tickets + More Information
Sunday, March 23rd
San Francisco: Chamber Music at Gunn Theater – San Francisco Symphony
Enjoy an intimate afternoon as SF Symphony musicians perform chamber works that highlight their artistry within the close setting of Gunn Theater.
• Tickets + More Information
Las Vegas: Mostly Bach – Las Vegas Sinfonietta
Las Vegas Sinfonietta presents a program centered around the timeless works of J.S. Bach, performed with precision and elegance.
• Tickets + More Information
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