A new opera that unfurls above the clouds, inspired by our ancient dreams of flight.

In evoking the story of Icarus, who flew with waxen wings only to plummet to his death after soaring too close to the sun, award-winning composer Brian Current and playwright Anton Piatigorsky impart a mythic dimension to the mundane experience of contemporary air travel. Set aboard a plane bound for Cleveland, their opera explores both the spiritual joy and the angst of flying as it invites us into the minds of passengers and crew, revealing their relationships and their inmost thoughts.

Directed by Tim Albery
Music Directed by Brian Current
Set & Costume Design by Teresa Przybylski
Lighting Design by Kimberly Purtell
Stage Managed by Kristin McCollum

Featuring: Dawn Bailey, Vania Chan, Sean Clark, Alexander Dobson, Larissa Koniuk, David Roth, Zorana Sadiq, Geoffrey Sirett, Krisztina Szabó, Jennifer Taverner, Graham Thomson

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Showtimes:

Tuesday, June 3 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, June 4 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, June 5 – 8:00 pm
Friday, June 6 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 7 – 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 8 – 3:00 pm

Post-Performance Chats – immediately following each performance. Stay after the opera for a discussion with members of the Airline Icarus artistic team.

Watch an interview with composer Brian Current and librettist Anton Piatigorsky discussing the themes and inspiration behind Airline Icarus: