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05/27/2026
Looking back at the first listen of the orchestra workshop for "The Many Deaths of Laila Starr," composed by Kamala Sankaram with a libretto by Minita Gandhi. ✨
The final orchestral workshop is a major milestone in the life of a new opera, bringing together the full orchestra, cast, and chorus for the first time. It’s a chance for the creative team to hear the work in its full form and make final refinements as the opera comes to life.
Commissioned and developed through MN Opera’s New Works Initiative and adapted from the acclaimed graphic novel by Ram V and Filipe Andrade, "The Many Deaths of Laila Starr" premieres this fall, opening the 2026–2027 season!
Learn more about the production at mnopera.org
📸 Photos by Tim Evans
Go backstage with supernumerary Hannah Celine Benditt as she transforms into Capitano! 🎭✨
Shoutout to makeup artist Alisa, Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer Priscilla Bruce, and the MN Opera Costume Shop for the incredible artistry behind the scenes.
Don’t miss “Pagliacci” this closing weekend, May 16 and 17 at the Ordway! Tickets and details at mnopera.org/pagliacci
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