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About The Counterfeit Opera
A Beggar’s Opera for a Grifter’s City
A new take on the legendary satire - The Beggar's Opera - that has criticized corruption and picked on politicians for centuries.
The Counterfeit Opera: A Beggar’s Opera for a Grifter's City sets the antihero robber Macheath in the streets of 1850s Manhattan, where grifting gangs and working women find themselves too poor to win, but too smart to fail.
With book and lyrics by Kate Tarker, original music by Dan Schlosberg, direction by Dustin Wills – and tickets for $25 – this new people’s opera makes for a rip-roaring, watch-your-pockets evening – trading in charm, mystery, and steamy romance, until the closing bell.
Run time
105min.
Categories
Start date
May 29th, 2025
End date
June 15th, 2025
Accessible tickets
For accessible tickets, see more below.
Sign-interpreted performances
For tickets to the sign-interpreted performance on June 8th, see more below.
Loved it! The location of Little Island near west village and Chelsea and the charming intimacy of the amphitheater made for a lovely and memorable night out. Perfect atmosphere for a casual but special summer night in New York City.
An incredible, intimate venue that attracts fabulous artists by giving them creative freedom and a loving atmosphere. There is no better place in New York to experience a musical performance!
Great views long walk crowded access Eccentric performances
The Counterfeit Opera cast and creative team
Book and Lyrics by: Kate Tarker
Music by: Dan Schlosberg
Directed by: Dustin Wills
Arrangements & Music Direction by: Dan Schlosberg
Choreography by: Rosie Herrera
Scenic Design by: Lisa Laratta & Dustin Wills
Costume Design by: Rodrigo Muñoz
Lighting Design by: Barbara Samuels
Sound Design by: Sun Hee Kil
Fight Director: David Brimmer
Casting Director: Taylor Williams, CSA
Production Stage Manager: Kasson Marroquin
Cast: Christopher Bannow, Damon Daunno, Sola Fadiran, Ann Harada, Vin Knight, Dorcas Leung, Daniel Liu, Rebecca L. Hargrove, Rob Kellogg, Leonardo Khan, Jamilyn Manning, Katerina McCrimmon, Lauren Patten, Emma Ramos, David Samuel, Jason Veasey, Zenzi Williams
Musicians: Dan Schlosberg, Julia Danitz, Samantha Lake, Taylor Levine, Tyler Neidermayer, Dan Schlosberg, Rebecca Steinberg, Kristina Teuschler, Clara Warnaar V
Venue
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For accessible tickets, click here.
For tickets to the sign-interpreted performance on June 8th, click here.
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