Opera star Arden Scott returns to her hometown to save the struggling company that launched her career. The opening night performance of the long-lost opera she discovered falls on the same night as the home team’s first National Championship game (Go, Grizzlies!). The fate of the company hangs in the balance as Arden discovers that greatness is truly a matter of heart.
Starring Joyce DiDonato • Ailyn Pérez • Frederica von Stade • Nathan Gunn • Anthony Roth Costanzo
Conductor Patrick Summers • Director Jack O’Brien
Set and Costume Design Bob Crowley • Lighting Design Brian MacDevitt • Projection Design Elaine J. McCarthy
With an original libretto by Terrence McNally, Great Scott is the sixth opera by Jake Heggie. To purchase tickets, please click here.
The San Diego Opera will give the west coast premiere in May of next year. To purchase tickets, please click here.