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After wrapping itself in a chrysalis of virtual creations for near- ly two years, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre is ready to share the theatrical art form with live audiences next month.
and I’ m proud of the digital content,” says general direc- tor Andrew Morgan. “But nothing beats the experience of being in a theater with other people watching magic hap- pen on stage.”
opera company celebrated its 60th anniversary in silence this year, but will mark the occasion with the 2022 season
that kicks off in January with two performances of Re-Emerging: HOT Live
in Concert. That theme of “re-emergence” runs through- out the series, reminding peo- ple that the arts — opera, spe- cifically — will always be a big part of Hawai‘i’s culture.
took the helm in May 2019. “When putting together a production theme for 2022, the butterfly re- emerging from cocoon
evoke images of the wealthy on extravagant evenings out dressed to the nines, opera in Hawai‘i is anything but.
“We did what we had to do,
Hawai‘i’s only professional
came into focus.”
Aptly wrapping up the
“Wear what you want to wear,” Morgan urges. “When I came here, I was so thrilled to see aloha shirts and shorts and khakis, and suits and ties — the whole gamut.”
“If I have to say one thing I’m most excited about, it’s being back live with our ‘oha-
Andrew Morgan
na of patrons and artists com- ing from out of town, as well as the amazing talent we have right here,” says Morgan, who
season in April is Madame Butterfly, a grand opera com- plete with elaborate costumes, a large cast and chorus, and intricate set designs. It’s argu- ably one of the most beloved operas in history, and is the production that started HOT
The only thing he recom- mends wearing or bringing is a jacket or shawl because Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall can get a bit chilly sometimes.
back in 1961.
While thoughts of opera
“There’s this idea that opera is long and boring, but HOT
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