The Giacomo Variations

Based on the life of famous Italian author and adventurer Giacomo Girolamo Casanova, the chamber opera play, Giacomo Variations will be staged at the New York City Center this season. The highly anticipated show will be featuring renowned actor John Malkovich in the lead, along with Ingeborga Dapkunaite. It will be presented by the Cherry Orchard Festival Foundation. The play will also feature performances by the Wiener Academy Chamber Orchestra. With opera scenes inspired by the works of Lorenzo Da Ponte and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the show is a must watch for all theatre lovers. You can get hands on The Giacomo Variations tickets now to avoid missing this spectacular theatrical piece.

Inspired by Giacomo’s auto biography and opera scenes by Ponte and Mozart, the Giacomo Variations offers a fresh and humorous take on the life of Giacomo Casanova. Written and directed by Michael Sturminger, the show features music by Martin Haselbock.

The play revolves around Giacomo Casanova’s life, which was a truly adventurous one. The Italian born poet, writer, gambler and lover lived one of the most extraordinary lives. From his military days and prison escape to luxurious lifestyle and colorful affairs, Giacomo’s life presents a rich and exciting journey for all. Born in 1725, Giacomo quickly immersed himself in the true colors of eighteen century Venice. The city was Europe’s pleasure capital with beautiful courtesans, gambling houses, renowned carnivals, high tourism and tolerance of social vices. Giacomo traveled throughout Europe in pursuit of wealth and opportunities. He became highly popular for his complicated love affairs as well as his gambling routines.
During the last decade of his life, Giacomo began writing a memoir which later became known as the 'Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life)'. This autobiography is often cited as 'one of the most authentic sources of norms and customs of social life in Europe' during the eighteenth century. He was also highly popular for his association and friendships with cardinals, popes, royalty as well as luminaries such as Mozart, Goethe and Voltaire.

With Hollywood star John Malkovich portraying Giacomo during his last days, the play takes the audience on an epic journey of exciting encounters and Giacomo’s very own confrontations with his approaching death. With power packed performances by John and Ingeborga along with marvelously performed music by the eminent Wiener Academy Chamber Orchestra the play has become a hit amongst the audience and critics.

The opera play will be presented at the New York City Center during the Cherry Orchard Festival. The internationally famous annual arts festival features some of the best works in films, music and theatre. The Festival aims to promote an ongoing dialogue between American audience and international artists to spread greater cultural understanding in the community. The Cherry Orchard Festival Foundation stages various theatrical works and music performances all around New York including the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Carnegie Hall, Baryshnikov Arts Center and the Lincoln Center. The Giacomo Variations will be staged at the New York City Center located between the sixth and seventh avenues in Manhattan. With a capacity of over two thousand and seven hundred seats, the venue will provide the perfect place to enjoy this exciting opera performance.

The epic life of Giacomo Casanova continues to fascinate millions around the world. He has become a cultural phenomenon with numerous books, songs, plays, films and TV series dedicated to his life events. The chamber opera play, Giacomo Variations brings the life of Casanova to limelight under the masterful storytelling and direction of Michael Sturminger. The fans can witness this exciting show live by grabbing The Giacomo Variations tickets and enjoy a memorable theatrical experience with friends.