The Eleanors
Music & Libretto by Jodi Goble; Michael Ching, Co-Librettist
West Coast Premiere of a new chamber opera sung in English.
“You’re just a bunch of Eleanors,” says a curmudgeon to three young women, intending it as an insult. But to this trio of friends–two with husbands fighting on the frontlines of World War II–it’s an honor to be associated with their hero, Eleanor Roosevelt–a woman of strength, intelligence, compassion and purpose. In this uplifting tale of wartime solidarity and friendship, the three women experience the terror, hardship and enduring hope of living during a time of global strife. As they struggle to keep the home fires burning and face myriad challenges, they lean on each other, ultimately discovering their own strengths and the power of friendship. Featuring music influenced by swing and the American Songbook, this new chamber opera composed by Jodi Goble, with libretto by Goble and Michael Ching, is a nostalgic delight. Reserve your tickets for this West Coast premiere!
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