Operatic Turn of the Screw, Boston Treat this Feb

Prepare to be scared, musically, that is, as the Boston Lyric Opera presents its Opera Annex productions are fully staged and designed for a space outside the traditional theatre. Based on the book by Henry James, the plot begins as a Governess arrives at a lonely English country house to care for two parentless children and something is very, very wrong. Wire-taught tension mounts as she gradually senses the truth....Evil has corrupted the children and she must fight it. Britten’s chamber opera will glue you to your seats. Devastating story, riveting music.al Endowment for the Arts
Sung in English.

February 3, 5, 6, 2010. All performances 7:30pm.
Approx. length is two hours 30 minutes (includes one 20 minute intermission)

Music by Benjamin Britten.

New BLO production made possible by the generous supporters of the BLO Vision Fund and by the Nation
Join us for the free Opera Preview talk one hour before curtain led by BLO’s Principal Guest Lecturer, Elizabeth Seitz.

Composer: Benjamin Britten, Librettist: Myfanwy Piper; based on the classic story by Henry James

SPECIAL LOCATION -- The Park Plaza Castle, 130 Columbus Avenue, Boston.

Buy tickets online or call BLO’s Audience Services at 617.542.6772
Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm.

Tickets will be available for pick up at The Castle one hour before curtain time. Because all performances begin on time, patrons should arrive at least half an hour prior to curtain. Available online up to one day before each performance and for sale at The Castle one hour before curtain time.