About the Opera

“More than anything else, Margaret Garner is an opera that reminds us that we all still belong to the same human family. It demonstrates what can happen when we forget this fundamental truth.”
- Richard Danielpour, composer

Margaret Garner premiered in May 2005 at Michigan Opera Theatre. This was followed by July 2005 performances at Cincinnati Opera and a February 2006 engagement at Opera Company of Philadelphia.

MUSIC BY: Richard Danielpour
LIBRETTO BY: Toni Morrison
DIRECTED BY: Kenny Leon
CONDUCTED BY: Stefan Lano

Margaret Garner Cast*:

Margaret Garner: Denyce Graves (Nov 1 & 2)
Margaret Garner: Tracie Luck (Nov 6, 8 & 9)
Robert Garner: Gregg Baker ( 1, 2, 8, & 9)
Robert Garner: Leonard Rowe (6)
Edward Gaines: James Westman (Nov 1, 2 & 8)
Edward Gaines: Timothy Mix (Nov 6 & 9)
Caroline Gaines: Amanda Majeski
Casey: Jason Collins
3rd Judge: Aaron Stegemoller
George Hancock: Ryan Macpherson
Auctioneer: Torrance Blaisdell

*Casting subject to change.


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