Dead Man Walking Tickets

See it if into an intense work, Van Hove's spare style with live video, and great performances. Some truly strong scenes.

Don’t see it if well... not an easy watch, and this drags in parts, but the effect reminded me of the best classic tragic operas, just closer to home.

See it if Modern stark monochromatic opera with Ivo van Hove's trademark use of multimedia video cameras & screens which mostly worked except for the

Don’t see it if Themes of extreme violence, religion, and capital punishment may be triggering for some.

See it if you are curious about opera conventions: characters talking to themselves, highly dramatic moments, broad themes, big chorus, violence, etc

Don’t see it if you’re not open to seeing an opera: lots of vibrato, reading along, characters alone on stage thinking about an unfair/messed up world

See it if you're looking for a top-notch gut punching performance of a stunning contemporary opera, with great voices and outstanding use of video.

Don’t see it if you don't care for a show dealing with the topic of capital punishment, graphic depiction of brutal violence and rape, or lengthy operas.