🎭 The Return of King Idomeneo – A Mixed Precipitation Pickup Truck Opera!
Join Mixed Precipitation as we celebrate 17 years of outdoor summer fun with The Return of King Idomeneo — a joyful mash-up of Mozart’s opera and 1950s doo-wop, set in mid-century America and performed from the bed of a blue pickup truck!
This fan-favorite adaptation brings the epic tale of General Idomeneo, victorious from the Trojan War, to life with a quirky twist: Greek gods, sewage monsters, and a whole lot of musical flair. Expect arias, girl groups, chorus numbers, and unexpected fun — all in a 75-90 minute outdoor spectacle that’s perfect for all ages.
🎶 Directed by Paul Coate
🩰 Choreography by Antonia Perez
🎼 Music Direction by Gary Ruschman
🌟 Featuring a vibrant cast of local talent
📍 Performed in parks, farms, and community spaces across Minnesota. This has become a beloved Swede Hollow tradition!
🪑 Bring a lawn chair and your favorite beverage
💵 Suggested donation: $5–$45
📅 Reservations open June 15th
Stay tuned to our website and social media for performance locations and weather updates.
This is opera... reimagined. Don’t miss it!
Special acknowledgement: This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board
through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the Minnesota Arts and
Cultural Heritage Fund.
You may also like the following events from Saint Paul Parks Conservancy:
- Next month, 13th August, 06:30 pm, Parks, Pints & Play - Benefit for Newell Park in St Paul
- Next month, 14th August, 05:30 pm, Party for the Parks! (Reschedule!) in St Paul
- This September, 25th September, 05:30 pm, Play Ball - a benefit for parks in Saint Paul
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Nonprofit events in St Paul,
Arts events in St Paul.
