By BENJAMIN BRITTEN
Benedum Center Sunday, May 6, 2007 2 pm* Tuesday, May 8, 2007 7 pm Thursday, May 10, 2007 8 pm Saturday, May 12, 2007 8 pm *Note change in date sequence

All aboard for the flagship production of the season!
Billy Budd is a timeless story of good vs. evil based on the American classic by Herman Melville, and one of the finest music dramas of the 20th century. With support from UPMC Presents, this breathtaking production docks in Pittsburgh, headlined by superstar Nathan Gunn—THE premier Billy Budd. Opposite Gunn is Greer Grimsley as the villainous Claggart, who fascinated audiences with his gripping portrayals of Scarpia in Tosca and the Flying Dutchman.

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THE CAST
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Captain Edward Fairfax Vere     Billy Budd John Claggart Mr. Redburn Mr. Flint Sailing Master Lieutenant Ratcliffe Red Whiskers Donald Dansker Novice Squeak Bosun First Mate Second Mate Maintop Novice’s Friend Arthur Jones

Robin Leggate David Adam Moore Greer Grimsley Kristopher Irmiter Timothy Mix Philip Skinner John Duykers Daniel Teadt Arthur Woodley Jason Karn Scott Scully Peter Lindskoog Daniel Billings Charles Unice Arthur Espiritu Craig Verm Jason Steele

PRODUCTION
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Conductor Production Stage Director Set & Costume Designer Lighting Designer

Antony Walker Francesca Zambello Christian Räth Alison Chitty Alan Burrett

Estimated Running Time: three hours including one 25-minute intermission.

Cast and opera are subject to change without notice.
A Covent Garden Production.

Production photos by David Bachman and Daniel V. Klein for Pittsburgh Opera.

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