Glory Denied at Union Avenue Opera

Dates: (8/16/2019 - 8/24/2019 )

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Union Avenue Opera

733 N. Union Blvd
Saint Louis,MO 63108

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Union Avenue Opera presents Tom Cipullos Glory DeniedFour Performances: August 17, 18, 23, 24 at 8:00 p.m.Based on the novel Glory Denied by Tom PhilpottPresented in English with English supertitlesAmericas longest-held prisoner of war dreams of coming home. But home is a place he will not recognize. Follow the gut-wrenching saga of Colonel Jim Thompson as he transitions from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the tree-lined streets of suburban America. Glory Denied speaks to the plight of so many of our veterans who nobly fought for their country but face huge challenges when it comes to re-assimilating into societyand their longed-for normal livesafter service. This true story explores the unimaginable bravery asked of soldiers and the nature of hope itself. It is a story of a nation divided and a country that changed significantly in the decade of his imprisonment. Tom Cipullos Glory Denied made waves in opera circles when it premiered a decade ago and continues to do so today.The Glory Denied cast of four includes David Walton (Albert, Albert Herring) as Younger Thompson, Peter Kendall Clark in his UAO debut as Older Thompson, Karina Brazas (Yum-Yum, The Mikado) as Younger Alyce, and Gina Galati (Donna Elvira, Don Giovanni) as Older Alyce. Schoonover conducts as St. Louis native Dean Anthony makes his UAO directorial debut.To purchase tickets, visit our website or call the box office at (314) 361-2881. General admission adult tickets: $35, Reserved adult tickets: $45.
Ages: All ages. Parent Advisory suggested; deals with violent content.

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America's longest-held prisoner of war dreams of coming home. But home is a place he will not recognize. Follow the gut-wrenching saga of Colonel Jim Thompson as he transitions from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the tree-lined streets of suburban America.

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