[NEohioPAL]Akron Lyric Opera Theatre presents "Gianni Schicci"

[Kristen Jones]

Press release submitted by
Akron Lyric Opera Theatre
Contact: Todd E. Ranney, Artistic Director

AKRON LYRIC OPERA THEATRE
presents

Gianni Schicchi
by  G. Puccini

and other selections

In his only comedy, Puccini has created a timeless
picture of family greed and class warfare.  Gianni
Schicchi has been summoned to help a bickering family
get the money back that it's patriarch has left to the
monks.  He creatively disguises himself as the elder
(recently diseased) man and has the will rewritten to
everyones' surprise, including a special twist at the
end.

An encore performance of the production by Akron Lyric Opera Theatre
will take place on January 22th 7:00 pm at Valley Forge High
School, 9999 Independence Blvd., Parma Heights.
Starring in this production will be Brian Johnson,
Todd E. Ranney, Jared Plasterer, Kristen Jones, and Timothy
Culver.  The opera will be performed in English.  The
First half of the performance will include selections
from opera and musical theater with special guest
Catherine Robison.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling
ALOT at (330)864-ALOT. $10.00 general, $5.00 student


Akron Lyric Opera Theatre:  280 Merriman Rd.  Akron,
Ohio 44303-1567   (330) 864-ALOT (2568)