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UNL Opera on Tour: La Traviata coming to Ord

- The Golden Husk Feb. 20, 2023

ORD - La Traviata, one of the most beloved theatrical works of all time, is coming to the Golden Husk in Ord.

La Traviata combines an exquisitel­y romantic story with gloriously memorable music. A treat for all audiences,it appeals to everyone from opera newcomers to the most enthusiast­ic aficionado­s.

The Golden Husk Theatre in Ord is honored to host the UNL Opera production of La Traviata on Sunday, March 5 at 3 p.m.

UNL Opera’s touring production of La Traviata features an evocative projection design created by the University’s

Emerging Media Arts Faculty. The opera will be presented with sumptuous costumes and beautiful singing by UNL Opera voice students, accompanie­d by a chamber ensemble enhancing the intimacy of the story.

The opera will be sung in its original Italian, with English supertitle­s. The audience will understand every word and feel all the emotional heart tugging from this most iconic and romantic operas ever composed.

The James C. and Rhonda Seacrest Tour Nebraska Opera Fund is dedicated to supporting the production, promotion, travel and other expenses incurred for outreach opera events, both artistic and educationa­l, across Nebraska, especially in rural venues. UNL Opera extends its heartfelt gratitude to Rhonda Seacrest for her astounding generosity, support, encouragem­ent, and the amazing gift she has given to UNL Opera and to the State of Nebraska.

Tickets are on sale now at The Golden Husk 308.730.8133, the Ord Area Chamber Office 308.728.7875 and on ShopOrd.com. Learn more about the performanc­e by visiting Facebook/@thegoldenh­usk or The Golden Husk website at www.goldenhusk­arts.org.

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