A Rich Version of Threepenny Opera in Flushing
It’s known as the “beggars’ opera,” but it’s more of a boisterous musical. It was written in Berlin in the 1920s, but it takes place in Victorian England. It offers a socialist critique, but is defined by capitalist norms. And it features acid harmonies that mock traditional opera, but its opening number is one of…
It’s known as the “beggars’ opera,” but it’s more of a boisterous musical. It was written in Berlin in the 1920s, but it takes place in Victorian England. It offers a socialist critique, but is defined by capitalist norms. And it features acid harmonies that mock traditional opera, but its opening number is one of the most recognizable, most sweet-sounding songs of all time, “Mac the Knife.” More information on jump page.
The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht pushes many buttons while telling the tale of a displeased father who sets out to destroy his daughter’s marriage. Starting on March 19th, Queens College will offer eight performances of this provocative play at the Goldstein Theatre. A production of the Department of Drama, Theatre & Dance, the quality of acting and singing is top notch, but the price is reasonable.
Details: The Threepenny Opera, Goldstein Theatre at Queens College, vicinity of 65-23 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, March 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th at 7 pm, March 21st and 28th at 8 pm, and March 22nd and 29th at 3 pm, $16/$10 for seniors.
Bonus details: What’s New (and Old) in Long Island City? Part 1. Official Queens historian Jack Eichenbaum leads a walking tour of LIC. Part 1 explores the oldest section from Court Square to the East River. Meet at the northwest corner of 23rd Street and 44th Drive, March 21st, 2 pm, $20.
Top photo: USC School of Dramatic Arts; bottom photo: The Well-Tempered Ear
The two photos embedded in this article are not from the Queens College production. These are photos of other productions by other institutions and therefore have nothing to do with the production that this article is about. Including these random photos is very misleading and borderline plagiarism, as it leads the reader to believe that these photos show the work by the creative team of the Queens College production, when in fact they show other people’s work. Very irresponsible of this “newspaper.”