Glimmerglass Festival Theater

COVID-19 Update

Work and preparation continues as planned for the 2020 Glimmerglass Festival season.
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Woman holds a sheer blanket up as it is caught in the wind with a sense of freedom. Photo: Niki Boon

July 11, 2020 - August 25, 2020

The Sound of Music

The hills are alive with this classic story of Maria, a young woman who leaves the nunnery for a job as a governess for naval captain Georg von Trapp and his seven children.

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Child wearing a cape in silhouette against a cloudy sunset raises a toy sword. Photo: Lyuba Alex

July 12, 2020 - August 18, 2020

Rinaldo

Crusaders and sorcerers converge in the city of Jerusalem in one of Handel’s most famous operas.

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Person with head thrown backward appears to be wearing antlers and raises hands in front of face mimicking the position of the antlers. Photo: Laurence WInram Photography

July 16, 2020 - August 21, 2020

Die Feen (The Fairies)

An otherworldly romance full of fairies, demons and princes, Wagner’s seldom produced first opera brings fantasy and whimsy to the stage.

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Woman holds an open book on fire. Photo: Jurij Krupiak.

July 17, 2020 - August 24, 2020

Don Giovanni

Hell hath no fury like the fires that consume abuser and womanizer Don Giovanni in this tale of retribution.

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Close-up of Polaroid photos of group of friends enjoying day showing peace sign at camera. Photo: Guille Faingold.

August 4 - 22, 2020

Così?

A brand new adaptation of Mozart’s Così fan tutte.

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Illustration by Elicia Edijanto of a wolf looking down on a child in silhouette.

August 3 - 18, 2020

The Jungle Book

This retelling of The Jungle Book offers a fresh look at the story of Mowgli, an endangered human cub who seeks refuge from dangers of the jungle with a pack of wolves.

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Rhiannon Giddens poses with Francesco Turrisi

August 18, 2020

Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi

Grammy Award-winning singer, violinist and banjo player Rhiannon Giddens partners with multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi to present a concert featuring works from their new album “there is no Other.”

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Indoor Portrait of Isabel Leonard. Photo: Becca Fay

August 7, 2020

Isabel Leonard in Concert

Grammy Award-winner Isabel Leonard joins the Festival on the mainstage for an afternoon of song.

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Indoor portrait of John Holiday. Photo: Shervin Lainez

August 14, 2020

Gospel Concert with John Holiday

Acclaimed countertenor John Holiday explores the gospel repertoire in concert.

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2020 Festival

Glimmerglass Festival theater

COVID-19 Update

Woman holds a sheer blanket up as it is caught in the wind with a sense of freedom. Photo: Niki Boon

July 11, 2020 - August 25, 2020

The Sound of Music

Child wearing a cape in silhouette against a cloudy sunset raises a toy sword. Photo: Lyuba Alex

July 12, 2020 - August 18, 2020

Rinaldo

Person with head thrown backward appears to be wearing antlers and raises hands in front of face mimicking the position of the antlers. Photo: Laurence WInram Photography

July 16, 2020 - August 21, 2020

Die Feen (The Fairies)

Woman holds an open book on fire. Photo: Jurij Krupiak.

July 17, 2020 - August 24, 2020

Don Giovanni

Close-up of Polaroid photos of group of friends enjoying day showing peace sign at camera. Photo: Guille Faingold.

August 4 - 22, 2020

Così?

Illustration by Elicia Edijanto of a wolf looking down on a child in silhouette.

August 3 - 18, 2020

The Jungle Book

Rhiannon Giddens poses with Francesco Turrisi

August 18, 2020

Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi

Indoor Portrait of Isabel Leonard. Photo: Becca Fay

August 7, 2020

Isabel Leonard in Concert

Indoor portrait of John Holiday. Photo: Shervin Lainez

August 14, 2020

Gospel Concert with John Holiday

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Now Accepting Internship Applications for 2020

We are now accepting applications for the 2020 Glimmerglass Festival Summer Internship Program. Learn more about the program and the many internships offered in production and artistic administration. Meal allowance and free housing included. Deadline to apply is March 13, though early response is encouraged as some positions are filled as early as January.

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COVID-19

 

Work and preparation continues as planned for the 2020 Glimmerglass Festival season. The company is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and evaluating our operations using guidance from the CDC, health care professionals, and public health officials. If any changes must be made to the season, you will absolutely hear from us.

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Experience

The Glimmerglass Festival’s summer-long celebration of the arts features a full schedule of performances, events and discussions to round out your visit, whether you’re here for the day, weekend or summer. The Festival is truly a one-of-a-kind summer destination. Join us, and see for yourself why there’s no place quite like Glimmerglass.

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2020 Calendar

 

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