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Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera: Master Class

Award-winning actress Tyne Daly stars as Maria Callas in Terrence McNally's Tony-winning Master Class, which depicts the diva reminiscing on the triumphs and tragedies of her life and career. Part of Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera.

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Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera
 
Master Class
 
From comedies and dramas to musical theater and movies, Terrence McNally has secured his place among the great modern playwrights. McNally has earned four Tony Awards (Ragtime, Master Class, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Kiss of the Spider Woman) and written theater hits from Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune to The Full Monty. For the 2009–2010 Theater season, the Kennedy Center presents The Lisbon Traviata, Master Class, and Golden Age, a special collection of three McNally plays on one of his favorite subjects--the opera.
 
A Tony winner for Best Play, Master Class stars Emmy and Tony Award–winning actress Tyne Daly as Maria Callas. The play is a portrait of the opera diva told through her recollections of the glories, triumphs, and tragedies of her own life and career. Her voice is gone, her lover is long departed, and her sanity could possibly be next. All she has is a lonely itinerary of master classes and luggage packed full of the memories that are her only travel companion. Her students are the hapless targets of her sharp tongue, while she remains the picture of innocent aristocracy. Master Class shows that while the actress may have left the stage, she will never give up her audience.

Note: This production contains strong language.

Notice: There are a limited number of $25 tickets available for this engagement. They are available for purchase in-person only at the Kennedy Center Box Office with a limit of two (2) tickets per person. Prior to coming to the Kennedy Center, please call (202) 467-4600 to check availability.
Theater at the Kennedy Center is presented with the generous support of Stephen and Christine Schwarzman.


Additional support is provided by The Laura Pels Foundation.




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Related Events

Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera: Golden Age  Mar 12 - Apr 4, 2010

In Conversation: Terrence McNally  Mar 15, 2010 at 7:30 PM [Performance Plus logo.]

Terrence McNally's Nights at the Opera: The Lisbon Traviata  Mar 20 - Apr 11, 2010

Masters of McNally  Mar 22, 2010 at 7:30 PM [Performance Plus logo.]

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