The Manchurian Candidate Tickets

The team behind the famous Pulitzer Prize-winning production, "Silent Night", is once again coming back with a new ballet production, The Manchurian Candidate. Scheduled to be performed at the Minnesota Opera, this is Kevin Putts and Mark Campbell's second opera production. Based on a novel written by Richard Condon, The Manchurian Candidate is a political thriller and has garnered a lot of popularity ever since it premiered. So, if you like operas, this is the event for you. The Manchurian Candidate tickets will allow you to avail the chance of seeing this thrilling story unfold right in front of you.

The Minnesota Opera has been in the news for its 2014-2015 seasons and will once again be presenting a fascinating mix of drama and comedy with new, classic stories. For the upcoming season, the opera house has set the goal of charming you all with the remarkable story of The Manchurian Candidate. Made twice into films, the story revolves around a brainwashed soldier, Raymond Shaw, who is manipulated into a plan to bring down the government. The first film was directed by John Frankenheimer and featured Angela Lansbury and Laurence Harvey Frank Sinatra. It was hailed as a masterpiece by the critics as well as the audience. The second film was updated further by director Jonathon Demme, who took the story to the Persian Gulf War, 1991. Featuring Liev Schrieber, Meryl Streep and Denzel Washington, it garnered a lot of popularity.

Now that the producers of the opera "Silent Nights", which proved to be a great success, have decided to transform the sensational Manchurian Candidate story into an opera production, there is a lot to expect from the upcoming show. This time around, the super talented soprano, Brenda Harris, who last performed as Lady Macbeth, will be taking up the role of Eleanor, the callous, scheming mother of this soldier. Other characters include Daniel Sumegi as Senator John "Johnny" Iselin, Leonardo Capalbo as Captain Ben Marco and Mathew Worth as Sergeant Raymond Shaw. One thing is for certain, the fantastic acting of the characters will keep you all on the edges of your seats.

With music provided by Kevin Puts, this artist has definitely done an outstanding job at mixing some amazing tunes. From downright heart-wrenching melodies to fast-paced ballets, the perfect synchronization of different scenes with the music is truly laudable. Not only this, the creative director of the opera, Dale Johnson has also done a phenomenal job in combining the tantalizing drama and strong characters to put together this thrilling story for the you all. So, if you're a fan of the artistic magic the Minnesota Opera creates every season, this is the ultimate show for you. To be a part of this production, along with your loved ones, book The Manchurian Candidate tickets now.