Reflective of a familiar American headline, this new work by Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson centers on the hopes and fears of a young black couple as they raise a son in Harlem. In this story of love and loss, we see the father, a police officer, and the mother supported by a loving community of fellow law enforcement, churchgoers and friends as they respond to the killing of their son.
Find the full plot synopsis here. Find suggested further reading here.
In English with projected English text.
New co-production with Washington National Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago
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The Festival is pleased to host a series of talks in conjunction with Blue with Colgate University faculty an hour prior to each performance. On select dates, an additional moderated discussion will be held after the performance. Please see the schedule below for these talkbacks.
- July 26 (Pre-show and post-show talkbacks)
John Palmer, Professor of Educational Studies - July 29 (Pre-show and post-show talkbacks)
Brenda Sanya, Assistant Professor of Educational Studies - August 2 (Pre-show only)
Carolyn Hsu, Professor of Sociology - August 6 (Pre-show and post-show talkbacks)
Carolyn Hsu, Professor of Sociology - August 10 (Pre-show only)
Brenda Sanya, Assistant Professor of Educational Studies - August 17 (Pre-show only)
Alicia Simmons, Associate Professor of Sociology - August 22 (Pre-show and post-show talkbacks)
John Palmer, Professor of Educational Studies
“The times are fraught. Lit by lightning and divisiveness. Love, family, friends and the church are there when we need them. And we need them now. We need a song to soothe our sorrows as we confront painful, personal truths. We need music in our lives and our children near to help us repair heartache; music to ultimately lift us and celebrate the bonds of sisterhood and brotherhood togetherness.” – Tazewell Thompson, librettist and director
2 hours and 30 minutes