JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Glimmerglass Festival Announces Tour Details and Cast for Collaborative Production of Happy End.

  • Published In: Diversity Rules, 2026, v. 20, n. 4. P. 16 1 of 2

  • Database: LGBTQ+ Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a statewide partnership among leading upstate New York opera companies—The Glimmerglass Festival, Opera Saratoga, Finger Lakes Opera, and Seagle Festival—to present a touring production of *Happy End*, a jazz-infused musical comedy by Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, and Elisabeth Hauptmann. This collaboration aims to expand access to opera across New York and Western Massachusetts through a series of performances at multiple venues, featuring a cast of internationally recognized and emerging artists. The production reimagines the 1929 satirical work, which explores themes of faith, commerce, and morality in a Chicago speakeasy setting, and is designed for flexibility and intimacy. The partnership reflects a commitment to cultural inclusivity, artist development, and regional engagement in the performing arts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Diversity Rules. 2026/04, Vol. 20, Issue 4, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2372-2207
  • Accession Number:192670273
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