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The Strollers presents "Beethoven's Wrong Note: A Steampunk Opera"

Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 8:00pm



Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts
10 Durand Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040

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Join the The Strollers in an extraordinary world-premiere! 

"Beethoven's Wrong Note: A Steampunk Opera" is a light-hearted look behind the scenes as Beethoven attempts to write "the greatest opera yet written!" 

Blending opera, pop-rock, and featuring the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, 'Beethoven's Wrong Note' will get you to party like it's 1804!  Suitable for all ages. The musical includes Book and Lyrics by Jay Stephenson.

The production features Direction by Jay Stephenson and Musical Direction by James Higgins. The cast features Luke Basile, Jillana Kucey, Mollie McLoughlin, Frankie Mendoza, Monica Niemi, Katy Reiser, Jay Stephenson, Kimberley Stephenson, Jack Anderson White, and Riad Ymeri.

The production team also includes: Stage Managed by Odarka Stockert; Produced & Choreographed by Carol Cornicelli; Set Design by Stephen Crooks; Set Construction by Ken Lordy; Props by Yvonne Perry; and Projections by Xavier Vassallo.

Performances take place May 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, and 18th at 8:00pm; May 12th and 19th at 2:00pm. All performances take place at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts (10 Durand Road) in Maplewood, New Jersey. Tickets are available for purchase online.




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