Please note that orchestra seats are sold out for Opening Night, but we will release additional seating in the balcony. You may visit EmmettTillOpera.com and sign up for notices.
FEATURING
Tania León, Conductor
Terrance McKnight, Host
Lucia Bradford, Mezzo-Soprano (Mamie Till)
Robert Mack, Tenor (Emmett Till)
Abigail Wright, Mezzo-Soprano (Roanne Taylor)
Amanda Rose Austin, Soprano (Carolyn Bryant)
Justin Ryan, Baritone (Roy Bryant)
Nicholas Davis, Baritone (Uncle Mose Wright)
Karmesha Peake, Contralto (Aunt Lizzy)
Markell Reed, Baritone (Maurice Wright)
Mary Watkins, Composer
Clare Coss, Librettist
Malcolm Merriweather, Chorus Master
Kyle Walker, Rehearsal Pianist
With Opera Noire International and orchestra comprising members of The Harlem Chamber Players
TICKETS
Angel - $1,000
Champion - $150
Orchestra Seat - $30
Student/Senior Discount - $20
Click here to purchase your ticket(s).
IN THE NEWS
“Whose song is this to sing? A new opera about Emmett Till faces scrutiny and protest.”
The Washington Post - March 22, 2022
“New Emmett Till Opera Faces Backlash for Being Centered Around Creator's ‘White Guilt'“
NBC News - March 22, 2022
“Hear the opera: The ignorant, pernicious attempt to cancel ‘Emmett Till’ at CUNY’s John Jay College”
New York Daily News - March 22, 2022
Paul DeRienzo Interviews Liz Player and Nina Flowers
WBAI Evening News - March 20, 2022
“Composer Mary D. Watkins & Librettist Clare Coss Respond to Criticism of ‘Emmett Till’”
OperaWire - March 20, 2022
“Petition Calls to Cancel 'Disgraceful' Opera Based on Murder of Emmett Till”
Newsweek - March 18, 2022