La MaMa presents Grusomhetens Teater of Norway in American premiere of 'The Mountain Bird,' a romantic opera by Henrik Ibsen, March 2-5. 2017. Hanne Dieserud, Nina Eileen Sponnich, Miguel Emilio Dobrodenka Steinsland, Odille Annette Heftye Blehr, Jimmie Photo

From: Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Grusomhetens Teater's THE MOUNTAIN BIRD, Coming to La MaMa

Grusomhetens Teater--Norwegian for 'The Theater of Cruelty' (a nod to Antonin Artaud)--is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. This independent, Oslo-based theater troupe will make its North American debut at La MaMa March 2 to 5 with 'The Mountain Bird' (Fjeldfuglen) by Henrik Ibsen, its celebrated staging of a romantic 1859 opera libretto by the great giant of Norwegian theater. The production contains a critically acclaimed original score by contemporary composer Filip Sande and is the company's longest-running show. Scroll down for photos and footage of the piece!