Kurt Weill: Street Scene (2019)
The main plot of this rampant collection of scenes from the streets of the lower East Side of New York revolves around Frank and Anna Maurrant and their daughter Rose. A violent and tough character, Frank fails to see his wife’s growing despair due to his lack of affection. When he discovers her with her lover, he shots them both and goes to jail, leaving behind a heartbroken Rose who, after having experienced relentless harassment by two aggressive suitors, misses her one true chance at love. The opera ends by showing the streets of New York City moving on from these mundane events in total indifference.
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Paulo SzotFrank Maurrant
Patricia RacetteAnna MaurrantMary BevanRose MaurrantJoel PrietoSam KaplanLucy SchauferEmma JonesJeni BernGreta FiorentinoMichael J. ScottLippo FiorentinoTyler ClarkeDaniel BuchananMarta Fontanals-SimmonsJennie HildebrandEric GreeneHenry DavisSarah-Marie MaxwellMae JonesDominic LambDick McGannMovie DNA
Frequently asked questions about Kurt Weill: Street Scene
What is Kurt Weill: Street Scene about?
The main plot of this rampant collection of scenes from the streets of the lower East Side of New York revolves around Frank and Anna Maurrant and their daughter Rose. A violent and tough character, Frank fails to see his wife’s growing despair due to his lack of affection. When he discovers her with her lover, he shots them both and goes to jail, leaving behind a heartbroken Rose who, after having experienced relentless harassment by two aggressive suitors, misses her one true chance at love. The opera ends by showing the streets of New York City moving on from these mundane events in total indifference.
How long is Kurt Weill: Street Scene?
Kurt Weill: Street Scene has a runtime of 160 minutes.