L'Amant Anonyme is an 18th-Century opera that tells the story of a lover afraid to reveal his true identity to the object of his affections.
This is perhaps modeled on composer Chevalier de Saint-Georges' own experience as someone of African ancestry, able to love - but never marry - a European woman.
One of the earliest known composers of color, Saint-Georges rose to fame in the period before the French Revolution. This original adaptation of his only surviving complete opera score incorporates the composer's swashbuckling biography and celebrates the unusual environment of Saint-Georges' life.
By CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES
Libretto by DESFONTAINES after MME. DE GENLIS
Conducted by ELLIOT FIGG
Adapted & Directed by PHILIP SHNEIDMAN
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru THURSDAY @ 7:15 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8:15 PM
SUNDAY @ 3:15 PM
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L'Amant Anonyme
First Preview: Mar 3, 2016
Opening Date: Mar 12, 2016
Closing Date: Mar 20, 2016
Running Time: 01:15
Playing @
59E59 Theaters
59 East 59th Street, New York City, NY 10022
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Sung in French, dialogue in English, with supertitles.
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Full-price tickets:
$35.00 - $35.00
Accessibility
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Box Office
Box Office windows are wheelchair accessible -
Parking
60th St (Park & Lexington Ave); 58th St (Park and Lexington Ave) -
Curb Ramps
Yes -
Restroom
One floor down from lobby, available via elevator. Wheelchair-accessible stall, sink, and paper towel dispenser -
Seating
Theater A (200 seats); Theater B (100 seats); Theater C (50 seats) -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator. -
Telephone
None on premises -
Entrance
The entrance is street level. No steps -
Visual Assistance
Low vision seating available upon request -
Folding Armrests
Chairs with no armrests (free standing) available -
Assisted Listening System
Audio Listening Devices with an included headset. Pick up at the front desk by the box office, -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair seating available. -
Water Fountain
Lower level accessible via elevator
