Saturday, October 18	8 pm		Tuesday, October 21	8 pm
Friday, October 24	7 pm		Sunday, October 26	2 pm

Note: The Saturday, October 18 Opening Night performance begins at 7:00 pm.
Sung in French with English translations projected above the stage.

French grand opera meets ancient Israel as Hebrew warrior Samson faces his greatest opponent - the Philistine temptress Dalila. As Samson’s rejected lover, she’s only too happy to bring the Hebrew rebellion to an end by seducing Samson and robbing him of his strength - his magnificent hair. Even though blinded and chained, Samson destroys the Temple of Dagon and puts an end to the wickedness of the Philistines.

Spectacular mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe (Amneris in Aida 2007) weaves her spell as Dalila in an exotic production that evokes Biblical times. Dramatic tenor Mark Lundberg brings down the house as Samson, Metropolitan opera baritone Kim Josephson schemes against him as the High Priest of Dagon, and Harry Dworchak thunders as the despised ruler Abimélech.  Music Director Antony Walker leads the sumptuous orchestra and chorus, and Michele de la Reza and Peter Kope bring the talents of Attack Theater to the erotic Bacchanale, Saint-Saëns’ famous dance of the temple priestesses.

“A force of nature…
Ms. Blythe’s voice is tremendous. It pulls a listener to the edge of his seat.”
- New York Times

The annual Diamond Horseshoe Celebration on Opening Night (Saturday, October 18) culminates with the Opera Blast, immediately following the opera. The Blast includes extravagant desserts, cocktails, entertainment, and silent auction; tickets are $60 per person.

Cast and opera are subject to change without notice.