Everyone seems to be in love with Ninetta, but when she takes the blame for a theft perpetrated by a bird, her life is turned upside down. This rarely heard comic opera boasts a dazzling score and sensational situations.
“Rossini’s The Thieving Magpie has all the hallmarks of a typical rescue opera – a heroine in distress, unjustly accused of a crime she did not commit; a dastardly and powerful lecher who offers freedom in return for her acquiescence; true love apparently thwarted; and a last-minute, photo-finish rescue. The fact that salvation comes in this case from a magpie (that occasionally talks) makes this all the more breathtaking…will Ninetta survive or won’t she?
The deus ex machina from the animal kingdom adds just the right touch of spice and humor to this darkly thrilling tale. Add in Rossini’s spectacular vocal writing, gorgeous melodies and one of the most famous overtures ever, and this is sure to be an exciting performance.” -- Peter Kazaras, director
Conductor: Joseph Colaneri
Director: Peter Kazaras
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Monday, July 25, 1:30pm
Friday, July 29, 7:30pm
Sunday, August 7, 1:30pm
Friday, August 12, 7:30pm
Tuesday, August 16, 1:30pm
Saturday, August 20, 8:00pm
Thursday, August 25, 7:30pm
Show Finder
The Thieving Magpie
First Preview: Jul 16, 2016
Opening Date: Jul 16, 2016
Closing Date: Aug 25, 2016
Running Time: 02:20
Playing @
Glimmerglass Festival
Alice Busch Opera Theatre, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Audience Advisory: Presented in Italian with projected English text. Matinee performances 8/7 & 8/16 - SOLD OUT
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
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Never
Full-price tickets:
$26.00 - $122.00
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Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Assisted listening devices are complimentary and may be picked up at the Audience Services Desk at the front of the theater one hour prior to the performance. Headphones, earbuds and neck loops are offered to connect to our receivers -
Elevator/Escalator
No elevator to the second level of the theater. -
Parking
General parking is located across the street from the Alice Busch Opera Theater. Handicapped parking is available on the same side of the street as the theater, and golf cart shuttles travel from the handicapped parking area to the front of the theater -
Restroom
Family and handicapped-accessible bathrooms are available. -
Telephone
None on premises -
Translation
Interpreters and braille programs are available if requested in advance. Please contact the Box Office at (607) 547-2255 at least three weeks in advance of your visit -
Visual Assistance
Large-print program books are available upon request. Supertitles with English translations are provided for all subscription-based operas. The lyrics for musicals are also projected above the stage. -
Wheelchair Info
The first level of the theater is ADA compliant Please be aware there is no elevator to the second level of the theater.
