Convivencia – A Melopoeia
2024-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Actors Studio of Newburyport, Crossroads Plaza 1 Merrill Street, Unit # 3, Salisbury, MA, 01952, United States
The time of Convivencia in Spain (800 to 1492) was a period of cultural harmony shared by three faiths. The poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca and others draw inspiration from the poets of that earlier time. Convivencia translates to ‘living together’. This poetry…made a profound impact on Spain’s Generation of ’27, but, above all, influenced the work of Federico Garcia.
The Diminished Prophets present the poetry and song of Federico Garcia Lorca and contemporary poetry inspired by him. The words are read by renowned poets, Rhina Espaillat and Alfred Nicol, the guitar accompaniment is by John Tavano, with Roger Kimball on bass and Shannon Muhs on vocals.

Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade
2024-10-03 18:30 - 19:30 | MA
Haunted Happenings Grand Parade – October 3, 2024
The Good Witch of Salem will be taking part in this year’s Haunted Happenings Grand Parade! This event is held rain or shine.
PARADE
The Parade begins at 6:30PM and leaves from Shetland Park, 27 Congress St. Salem MA.
The Parade ends at Salem Common, N. Washington Square, Salem, MA.
For more information on this event > 27th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade.

In Bloom Listening Series with Joey Madison, Prateek and Grace Givertz
2024-10-03 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
THURSDAY, OCT 03, 2024
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LOCATION: THE VENUE / DOORS @ 7PM / SHOW @ 8PM / ALL AGES // FREE
The In Bloom Listening Series is an intimate listening experience with incredible local talent. On the bill for October 3rd we have Joey Madison, Prateek and Grace Givertz. GA Seating.
Joey Madison
Joey Madison is a dynamic and soulful artist whose musical journey is a testament to passion, versatility, and dedication. With a deep-rooted love for soul, funk, and jazz, Joey’s music effortlessly blends genres, creating a unique sound that resonates with authenticity. Drawing from personal experiences and emotions, Joey’s songwriting reflects themes of love, heartache, and self-discovery. Her performances are captivating, having graced iconic stages such as Carnegie Hall, MGM Music Hall, and Rockwood Music Hall. Joey has shared the stage with acclaimed artists like Allen Stone, further solidifying her place in the music world. Joey Madison’s artistry has been shaped by her time at Berklee College of Music, where she has honed her skills and collaborated with fellow musicians. Her experience extends beyond live performances to the creation of deeply personal music, like her debut EP Same Time Tomorrow, which explores the complexities of unreciprocated love. Joey’s ability to connect with audiences is evident in her performances, ranging from intimate ensembles and band showcases to large-scale venues.
www.joeyymadison.wixsite.com/joey-madison
Prateek
With his heartbreakingly powerful voice and incisive lyrics, Prateek (pruh – TEEK) has been described as “Not just any guy with a guitar…” by The Boston Globe. When you hear his music, you’ll believe it too. Evolving away from the spare, Dylan-esque sound of his first EP, Prateek’s latest album “‘Til June” adds gritty electric guitars, silvery backing vocals, and a driving rhythm section, all in service of his tightly written, evocative songcraft. Prateek has been a Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Finalist and has been nominated for Singer-Songwriter of the Year at both the New England Music Awards and the Boston Music Awards. His music has seen rotation all over the radio including Sirius XM, 98.9 WERS, and 92.5 The River. Listen to “‘Til June” now wherever music is sold or streamed.
www.prateeksongs.com
Grace Givertz
Hailing from the sunshine state of Florida, Grace Givertz captivates audiences with her indie folk compositions, blending earworm melodies with heartfelt storytelling. As a multi-instrumentalist, she infuses her music with a diverse array of sounds, weaving folk, Americana, and indie rock into a tapestry uniquely her own.
Drawing inspiration from her personal journey living with chronic illness, Givertz’s music resonates with raw emotion and introspection. Her experiences infuse her songs with depth and authenticity, inviting listeners to explore themes of resilience and vulnerability.
Grace Givertz showcases her multi-instrumentalism on her debut album, Year of the Horse, playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, and harmonica in addition to vocals. Year of the Horse showcases Grace’s ability to turn lemons in to lemonade through song. “…The only real option is to smile at how much she packs into a tiny punch of a song,” Nina Corcoran writes in digboston.
She has also been heavily involved with the Black Opry, an organization dedicated to highlighting and supporting Black musicians in the country music industry. In 2023, this lead to her participating in WXPN’s Black Opry Residency in Philadelphia.
In a groundbreaking move, Givertz is currently working on her sophomore album, which exclusively features BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled musicians. This collaborative effort not only amplifies underrepresented voices but also underscores her commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the music industry.
Givertz’s talent shines bright, earning her acclaim for her captivating performances. She’s been nominated for Boston Music Awards and received the City of Boston’s Extraordinary Women Award for her contributions to music and community. Beyond accolades, she shares her expertise through songwriting workshops, including sessions with the Harvard Ed Portal, empowering others to authentically express themselves.
Grace Givertz’s melodies resonate as beacons of authenticity, illuminating the indie folk landscape and reminding us of the enduring power of storytelling through song.
www.gracegivertz.com

Topsfield Fair
2024-10-04 16:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-05 10:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-06 10:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-07 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-08 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-09 11:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-10 10:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-11 10:00 - 22:00 and 3 more dates | Topsfield Fair, 207 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA, 01983, United States
We pride ourselves on being the quintessential county fair – traditional agriculture, big entertainment and good food! The Topsfield Fair is open eleven days prior to Columbus Day each year, as Columbus Day is always the last day.
Admission: $20.00
Parking: $15.00

Jake Shimabukuro
2024-10-04 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Music is a gift, and the ability to play it is a blessing. Be grateful for both. – Anonymous
Walking up the creaky wooden steps, there are what seems like hundreds of slippers all around the front door. Soft music floats through the air, inviting me to the back yard. Aunties and Uncles fill every lawn chair and the keiki run around in the freshly cut grass. There’s a warm breeze blowing and at least a dozen friends strum along, kanikapila style, to a tune we all know and everyone sings the words to. These are the songs of my life. I am home. And I am grateful.
He has captivated audiences around the world with his unique and dynamic style. With his mother as his first teacher of the instrument, Jake embraced a deep love and respect for the `ukulele and has explored new and unexpected ways to push the boundaries of what was possible on the humble four-strings. Each album has showcased his mastery of the instrument and his ability to weave together diverse genres to create a cohesive and captivating musical experience. He is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and exciting musicians of his generation, changing the perception of the instrument itself and breaking barriers of what kind of music it is capable of.
Enter his newest, and most personal album yet. Grateful is a coming home for Jake. With a literal who’s who of Hawai`i based musicians, this collection of songs is performed live, in studio with Jake’s friends, contemporaries, mentors, and heroes – all kanikapila style in a return to his roots. Grateful is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed duets album with artists from Willie Nelson, Ziggy Marley and Bette Midler to Jimmy Buffett, Jack Johnson and Kenny Loggins. It was these collaborations that inspired him to go back to the beginning and play with the musicians who first inspired him as he was growing up in Hawai`i. Jake shares a connection with each and every artist on this album.
In addition to his impeccable musicianship, Jake is also a gifted storyteller, weaving together musical narratives that draw listeners in and leave them spellbound. He wanted to bring the power of each artist’s stories to this album.

Alexandra Grace Music Studio Presents The Jack-O-Lantern Jive Halloween Costume Party and Concert
2024-10-06 15:30 - 18:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
10/6/24
Reserved Seating and G.A Standing 3:30pm Doors / 4:00pm Show
All Ages, $10-18
Join Alexandra Grace Music Studio for a very special recital featuring student musicians of the North Shore area ages ranging 7-18.

Broadway Bar Open Mic Party!
2024-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
THEME – “Desires, Obsessions. Prayers, Confessions.” We’re gearing up for the haunted/creepy season!!! Join Thom Smoker and Lianne Goodwin as they host an evening of musical theater, American Songbook, and your favorites from the film and stage – all sung by YOU! Bring a friend and the sheet music to your favorite showtunes. Bonus points if your song connects with the month’s theme!

Los Lobos
2024-10-09 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
10/9/24
21+, Positive I.D. Required. 7:00pm Doors / 8:00pm Show
GA Standing and Partial Seating. $75-$65
No Refunds or Exchanges
It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. In between they’ve recorded 17 studio albums, 7 live LPs, 3 compilations, 2 EPs, 2 DVDs, and contributed 40+ guest appearances on their friends’ recordings — all garnering 5 Grammys, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction, the ALMA Richie Valens Pioneer Award, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors, Congressional recognitions, plus countless “Keys to the City” and “Los Lobos Day” celebrations. And those are just a few of the highlights. But beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others, working for peace and justice, penning some of the most literate and important music of their time, transforming the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. The young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul, R&B, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots — nourished by Norteña and rancheras, buoyed by bolero and cumbias, soaring on the rhythms of son huasteco and son jarocho. Los Lobos have helped spread the rich diversity of cultures across every continent, throughout the global community. Kids in Antwerp now know about Aztlán. Residents of Luxor and Ghana are crooning Lalo Guerrero. People from Laos and Bulgaria are belting “La Bamba” — all thanks to The Wolves as cultural ambassadors. Talk about a living legacy. Talk about a productive half century. And in the true rebel spirit, they did it all on their own terms, against formula. For the ages. To our delight. Quite simply, they are one of the tightest, one of the best, one of the most prolific bands ever. And, amazingly, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez, Jr., Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, Steve Berlin.”

Hey-19
2024-10-11 19:30 - 23:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
10/11/24
Partial seating and G.A. Standing 7:30pm doors / 8:30pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $25-$35
Steely Dan Tribute band Hey Nineteen is an eleven piece groove machine which brings an enormous amount of performance energy and spot on Steely Dan music. Hey Nineteen is a group of professional musicians with the theoretical knowledge and musicality required to master the complex music of Steely Dan. Hey Nineteen packs venues throughout New England and are well known for their high energy show as well as their “spot on Steely Dan sound! Hey Nineteen will amaze you with their exacting solos (as originally recorded), vocals, harmonies, and musicality, all while keeping you moving with their high energy show.
Hey Nineteen a Tribute to Steely Dan is comprised of top professional musicians, many of whom have performed with Grammy- winning, international artists. Hey Nineteen brings the big hits and the deep cuts, from ‘Do It Again’ to ‘Your Gold Teeth II’, from ‘Reelin’ in the Years’ to “Doctor Wu” and “Peg” many more. Check out the gig section for a listing of all Hey Nineteen performances.

The Sixties Show
2024-10-11 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
A Show About Time Traveling Back to The 1960’s, Based Around the Greatest 1960’s Live Musical Re Creation Concert and Multi-Media Spectacle You will EVER see!
Re fresh of this popular touring stage show with; new songs, new multi-media, new narration, updated stage set and new cast members!
The Sixties Show is from NYC and is The Greatest 1960’s Musical Re-Creation Show on Earth. The band features former band members of The Who and John Fogarty { Creedence Clearwater Revival}
This popular theater show is a cross generational crowd pleaser and has been selling out virtually every theater and performing arts center that the show plays at. The band is widely celebrated and known for re-creating spot on, note for note re-creations of the hits, B-sides and deep album cuts from the greatest songs of the 1960’s.
In addition to the concert experience, this high energy show is a large scale and ambitious multi -media, stage production that is powerfully dramatized by a combination of time travel special effects, narration, 60’s archival audio and newsreel footage and a light show. This seen to be believed bigger-than-life show is nothing less than awe -inspiring.
The Sixties Show is a high energy trip back in time that reminds the audience how uniquely inspirational, entertaining, and historically significant the music and events of the 1960’s were and continues to be.
All of the music is performed live, with no samples, backing tracks or prerecorded music of any kind.
The band uses a state-of-the-art sound system but, only plays authentic 1960’s period vintage and re issue vintage gear and instrumentation just like original artist’s and original recordings. This combined with genuine 1960’s mod costumes that the band wears only add to the meticulous detail and authenticity of this popular and powerful theater show.
The members of The Sixties Show were hand-picked to perform and record with Sir Paul McCartney, The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, The Bee Gees, Mick Jagger, John Fogerty, Bruce Springsteen, Walter Becker and Donald Fagen -Steely Dan and other legends and individually have performed at the most renown venues in the world such a Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, Wembley Stadium, The Grand Rex in Paris, The Budokan in Tokyo and others.

PATTY LARKIN & LUCY KAPLANSKY
2024-10-11 20:00 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Two close collaborators from the “On A Winter’s Night” Reunion Tour come to Rockport! Patty Larkin, renowned for her guitar prowess and poignant songwriting, continues to build upon 30-plus years making boundary-pushing folk-urban pop music. She joins Lucy Kaplansky, a Billboard-charting performer of country, folk and pop.

Supernatural
2024-10-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Supernatural, the ultimate Santana Tribute band featuring the renowned guitarist Ed Antonelli, delivers an electrifying performance of Santana’s greatest hits. Experience inspired renditions of iconic tracks and virtuoso instrumentals spanning over five decades, including fan favorites like “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” “Maria,” “La Fiesta,” “Everybody’s Everything,” and many more. Dive into the magic of Santana with a show that celebrates all the big hits, deep cuts, and timeless classics!
Limelight Magazine’s nominee for Best Tribute band, Supernatural has earned a solid reputation for their dynamic performances across New England.
“Close your eyes, and you’ll swear you’re listening to Carlos Santana!”
Thelarcom.org/supernatural

Le Vent du Nord
2024-10-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Enjoy the energy and mirth of a Quebecois Saturday night kitchen party as this award-winning progressive string band returns to Belleville.
Le Vent du Nord is a driving force of the Quebec progressive folk movement, as well as a leading group in the revival of traditional music in Quebec. Since its founding in 2002, it has experienced a meteoric rise that never ceases to amaze! It has performed over 2,200 concerts on 4 continents, released 12 albums and received numerous prestigious awards.
Doors open at 7:00 pm

Mike Girard's Big Swinging Thing
2024-10-12 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
The scintillating lead singer of THE FOOLS has a new project, MIKE GIRARD’S BIG SWINGING THING!
It’s a BIG BAND but not your typical Big Band. It’s ROCK & ROLL with HORNS… a ton of them!
Expect to hear diverse covers by The Stones, AC/DC, The Animals, Green Day, Johnny Cash, & Tom Jones… plus some great FOOLS classics!
Mike Girard is joined by guitarist and founding member of The FOOLS Rich Bartlett, former FOOLS bass player Joe Holaday, and drummer Jim Taft- then stir in Steve LeClaire and The Tornado Alley Horns plus a dozen or so of the best and zaniest horn players in New England!

An Evening with Robert Ellis Orrall with an afterparty featuring Funbucket
2024-10-17 19:00 - 23:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
10/17/24
Reserved seating and G.A. Standing 7:00pm doors / 7:30pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $15-30
Join us for a night of stories and songs from renowned songwriter and producer Robert Ellis Orrall. He and his original band from the 80’s will be playing songs he wrote for and with Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Lindsay Lohan, Michael McDonald and hundreds of other legendary artists.
When RCA Records signed Robert Ellis Orrall in 1980 he had his dream band: Kook Lawry on guitar, Don Walden on bass and David Stefanelli on the drums. 44 years later they are back on the road and in the studio. Part of a New Wave of Boston artists that included The Stompers, Jon Butcher Axis, Til Tuesday and The Neighborhoods, REO rocked legendary venues like The Rat, The Paradise and The Orpheum Theater. The band’s critically acclaimed albums, “Fixation”, “Contain Yourself”, and “Special Pain” were recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales with producer Roger Bechirian (Elvis Costello, Squeeze), and supported with tours opening for U2, The Kinks, Psychedelic Furs and countless others. And their Top 40 smash hit with Carlene Carter “I Couldn’t Say No” still stands
as an 80’s classic.
When Robert moved to Nashville to write and produce, Kook, Don and David lent their talents to artists like Peter Wolf (J. Geils), Barry Goudreau & Brad Delp (Boston), Carlene Carter, Brian Maes, Nick Lowe and many more.
Robert Ellis Orrall has had over 350 songs (and five #1 songs) cut around the world and soundtracked in TV and movies llke “The Bourne Identity”, “Hannah Montana” and “Freaky Friday”. He produced tracks for Love and Theft, Cake Bake Betty and Taylor Swift’s 10X Platinum debut and followup EP.
The band regrouped to reminisce, tour and record “467 Surf And Gun Club”, an album John Hiatt called “absolutely joyful”, Michael McDonald called “relevant and timeless’, and said American Songwriter “The melodies, counter melodies, and killer performances constitute a unique
blend of ‘60s-pop-meets-modern-indie songwriting.”
The band is touring from now to forever, playing songs from all of their albums and albums to come, listed below. The old cliche “Let’s get the band back together” has come to life with these four best friends playing
their best music.

Shadows of Salem - Horror and Paranormal Con
2024-10-18 10:00 - 2024-10-20 18:00 | Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites,225 Derby Street Salem MA 01970, 225 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Shadows of Salem – Horror and Paranormal Con is the only event of it’s kind in the region and now returns for a 3rd year, October 18-20, 2024.
FRIDAY the 18th and SUNDAY the 20th at: Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites – 225 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970
Parking is located across the street at: 10 Congress St., Salem, MA 01970
SATURDAY the 19th at: Salem State University, 99 Harrison Rd. Salem, MA 01970
PLEASE NOTE: On Saturday the 19th, events of the day will take place at two locations. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre cast and crew will be signing at Longboards while the convention with special paranormal guests and vendors will be at Salem State University.
The weekend event will feature Special Guests, paranormal investigators, horror icons, authors, lectures, entertainment, a haunted artifacts museum display, and other special events and attractions. 50 vendor tables include psychic readers and mediums, witch themes, magick, artists, horror memorabilia, clothing, crafts, book sellers, authors, artisans and much more.
Only $19.99 advance admission 11am-8pm or Limited V.I.P. early bird admission only $25 allows early entry at 10am with first access to guests & vendors and up-close seating for stage events. Open to all ages.
EVENT SCHEDULE –
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 – Day 1 / Horror and Paranormal Con – Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites, 225 Derby St. Salem, MA 01970 / 10am – 8pm
THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (1974) – The Cabot Theater, 286 Cabot St. Beverly, MA 01915 / 6pm – 10pm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 – TEXAS CHAIN SAW 50th, signing and Q&A panel – Longboards, 72 Wharf St. Salem, MA 01970 / 10am – 5pm
Day 2 / Horror and Paranormal Con – Salem State University, 99 Harrison Rd. Salem, MA 01970 / 10am – 5pm
THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE BBQ DINNER – Limited VIP tickets will be available to have an intimate BBQ dinner with the cast and crew to celebrate TCM50! Chianti’s Restaurant and Lounge, 285 Cabot St. Beverly, MA 01915 / 6pm – 8pm
JOHN CHRIST, ex-DANZIG storyteller performance, John will share tales from the road and his time with the Legendary band as well as play some of those songs we know and love. Chiant’s Restaurant and Lounge, 285 Cabot St. Beverly, MA 01915 / 9pm – Midnight
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 – Day 3 / Horror and Paranormal Con -Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites, 225 Derby St. Salem, MA 01970 / 10am – 6pm
Visit our website: theshadowsofsalem.com
Info: (203) 795-4737 or info@theshadowsofsalem.com
Hosted by THE SHAMAN & THE SHOWMAN LLC., Thomas Gormley (Archangel of the Paranormal) and Charles F. Rosenay!!! of TOURS of TERROR, organizer of DraculaTours to Transylvania, GHOSTour to England, and author of the book “True Ghost Stories of Connecticut.”
Tom and Charles also present Connecticut’s original ParaConn, the CT Witch Trials Festival in Hartford, and CT’s Psychic FairFests.
In partnership with Chas S.S. Tewksbury ll of HFH Exhibitions.

Classical Concert with Daniel Maltz
2024-10-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, M, 01945, United States
Classical pianist Daniel Adam Maltz is traveling to Marblehead all the way from Vienna to play the music of Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn on a reproduction 18th Century piano based on Mozart’s own instrument.
This one-of-a-kind musical event will be performed on October 18 and 19 in the King Hooper Ballroom at the Marblehead Arts Association. It is co-hosted by the Marblehead Museum.
Daniel studied historical performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London and at Vienna’s University for Music and Performing Arts, and he made his Carnegie Hall debut at age 22. He is stopping in Marblehead as part of a national concert tour.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://marbleheadmuseum.org/upcoming-programs-page/
This program is generously sponsored by Marblehead Collision, The Mariner, Cleary Insurance, Flatrock Digital, and Mary Stewart/Heather Kaznoski Real Estate.

Throwback Throwdown with DJ Vito Ferrara
2024-10-19 09:00 - 23:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Come out for an unforgettable throwback throwdown night with DJ Vito Ferrara spinning the best hip hop and classic throwbacks!
21+ / Music @ 9p / Free.99

Grounded By Jeanine Tesori
2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Librettist: George Brant | Production: Michael Mayer | Set Designer: Mimi Lien | Costume Designer: Tom Broecker | Lighting Designer: Kevin Adams | Co–Projection Designers: Jason H. Thompson and Kaitlyn Pietras | Sound Designer: Palmer Hefferan | Choreographer: David Neumann | Dramaturg: Paul Cremo
Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Conductor), Emily D’Angelo (Jess), Ben Bliss (Eric)
Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded premieres at the Metropolitan Opera, wrestling with often-overlooked issues created by 21st-century warmaking: the ethical conflicts created by the use of modern military technology and the psychological and emotional toll supposedly safe remote technology takes on our servicepersons. Canadian mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo stars as the hot-shot fighter pilot whose unplanned pregnancy takes her out of the cockpit and lands her in Las Vegas, operating a Reaper drone halfway around the world. American tenor Ben Bliss costars as the Wyoming rancher Eric in a production by Michael Mayer that brings this story to life in a high-tech staging which presents a variety of perspectives on the action. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium to conduct Tesori’s kaleidoscopic opera, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to cinemas on October 19.
Approx. runtime: 2:44 [1 Intermission]
