Tulsa Opera to Present OF MICE AND MEN, 4/10-12

Tulsa Opera concludes its 67th Anniversary season with a continuation of the company's ongoing commitment to American and English language opera with the Oklahoma premiere of Carlisle Floyd's rendition of John Steinbeck's iconic novella Of Mice and Men on April 10 and 12 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Presented on the 45th anniversary of the opera's world premiere, Of Mice and Men is a faithful retelling of one of America's most celebrated works of literature, an intimate saga of two Depression era workers' struggle for survival and the dream of owning their own farm. Carlisle Floyd is one of the nation's most revered opera composers, known for his early masterwork Susannah and, more recently, Cold Sassy Tree.

Tenor Corey Bix makes his company debut as Lennie in this staple of the American repertoire, and baritone Craig Verm debuts as George. This production marks the return of Matthew DiBattista, who made a stunning debut as Eddie Fislinger in Tulsa Opera's 2014 production of Elmer Gantry, as Curley and Ava Pine, who wowed audiences as Susanna in the 2013 production of The Marriage of Figaro, sings the role of Curley's Wife. Kristine McIntyre returns as stage director, after a triumphant debut with Elmer Gantry, to lend her signature cinematic style to this production.

Of Mice & Men opens on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapman Music Hall of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center and continues on Sunday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $25-$105, and may be purchased online at www.tulsaopera.com or by phone at 918.587.481