Teatro Grattacielo has announced an upcoming production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s classic opera Così fan tutte. The performances are scheduled for Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. The production will take place on the second floor of the Ellen Stewart Theatre, a Shares at La MaMa space located at 66 East 4th Street in New York City.
The new staging is directed by Cate Pisaroni and conducted by Abdiel Vázquez. This version reframes the traditional story through a contemporary, polyamorous lens, focusing on fluid identity and emotional connection. The minimalist set design draws visual inspiration from Bauhaus geometry and filmmaker Lars von Trier’s movie Dogville.
In this adaptation, the character of Cupid is utilized as a narrator, observer, and provocateur rather than a decorative romance symbol. The performance will be sung in Italian and will feature English supertitles. The total running time for the production is two hours and 30 minutes, which includes a 20-minute intermission.
The opera features the original libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte, who historically lived and taught in New York City after his collaborations with Mozart. The venue and all Teatro Grattacielo productions are wheelchair accessible and disability-friendly. Organizers request that attendees contact them in advance for specific accommodation needs.
Teatro Grattacielo has spent the past three decades focusing on the preservation and performance of lesser-known operatic works from the Italian Verismo era. This upcoming event represents their latest production aimed at introducing innovation and diverse interpretations to the traditional operatic canon. Ticket prices for the July performances start at $52.75.
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