Riches-to-Rags Epic The Ballad of Baby Doe from Berkeley Opera
Berkeley Playhouse at The Julia Morgan Theatre (2640 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704)
- Full Price:
- $48.00
- Our Price:
- $24.00*
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The last date listed for The Ballad of Baby Doe was Friday July 17, 2009 / 8:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Reviews
Merle
Mine is a mixed review. The talent was good but the first half of the show did not match that talent. The content was superficial and left me and my companion with eyes rolling and the feeling of "so what". Luckily, we stayed for the second half where the content began to match the talent. Here there was emotion, self-exploration, and internal conflict that made for interesting theater. So, don't expect much from the "set up" but be prepared to be surprised by the followup.Written on Jul 20 2009
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Sylvia Ahern
A thoroughly charming night out. The ever-lovable Berkely Opera has done it again. Strong principals (Jillain Khuner floats her top notes with exquisite control, and Lisa Houson's Augusta, the ditched-off wife, is as sympathetic, in the end, as she is forceful and stern throughout). Crisp diction from the the robust chorus, and also in the many smaller ensembles, add to the pleasure (though having supertitles is nice, too!). This is a fascinating piece of Americana, rich in emotion and history. Very satisfying night out. If Goldstar has sold out its ticket allotment, consider the senior-rush or the side tickets sold only at showtime -- or put on the dog and pay full freight; our local arts need support, this company is a treasure, and this offering is well worth full fare.Written on Jul 16 2009
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Vivian N.
Best version I've ever seen of this opera. Being in a small theater adds to the story. Augusta & Baby Doe had world class voices. Horace was okay. Magical eveningWritten on Jul 16 2009
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More Information About The Ballad of Baby Doe
Website
http://www.berkeleyopera.org/season.html#BabyDoe
Description
By Douglas Moore
In English with English supertitles
The names of Baby Doe, Horace Tabor, and Augusta Tabor have become mythical, but they are actual figures in Colorado history.
A star vehicle for the late Beverly Sills, the role of Baby Doe will be sung by soprano Jillian Khuner.