The Marble City Opera presents the staged premiere of “The Copper Queen” June 2-4 at 7:30 p.m.
Described as a cross between La Traviata and The Shining, Clint Borzoni and John de los Santos’ “The Copper Queen” is based on the dramatic true story of Julia Lowell, a resident of The Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee, Arizona, in 1910, who was forced to live in captivity in service to the town’s men.
A century later, Addison Moore — a stranger to Bisbee — visits Room 315, the site of Julia’s tragic suicide, where her ghost now famously roams. The riveting tale — told across the generations — is one of human bondage, furtive romance, secret connections and ultimately — redemption. The opera won the top prize for Arizona Opera’s commission program, Arizona SPARK. Marble City Opera’s production will be the first time the opera is performed live on stage.
Tickets are $40 for the live performance at Flying Anvil Theatre, 1300 Rocky Hill Road. Masks are strongly encouraged. Tickets for online-streaming are $30. The link will be emailed 15 minutes before performance granting access to view the show online. For more information and tickets, go here.
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Suzanne Cada is deputy director of the Arts & Culture Alliance.