Scalia/Ginsburg
Welcome to the Supreme Court chambers as you’ve never seen them before: as the stage for a comedic, high-stakes operatic battle. Derrick Wang’s Scalia/Ginsburg is a witty, moving, and brilliantly composed tribute to two of the most iconic justices in American history.
The opera is based on the real-life, legendary friendship between Justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Despite their disagreements on the bench, they enjoyed a decades long friendship with a mutual love for opera, fine dining, and traveling.
A staple for law aficionados and music lovers alike, Scalia/Ginsburg is packed with legal citations and direct quotes from the Justices’ famous opinions, paired with recognizable tunes from the operatic tradition. It’s also a powerful reminder of the importance of civility, celebrating the idea that two people can view the world through completely different lenses yet maintain a profound mutual respect.
The opera’s central premise: “We are different, we are one”.
Don’t miss Scalia/Ginsburg, where the Constitution sings, the gavel drops to a beat, and friendship gets the final word.
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Estimated Running Time: 1 hour with no intermission
Performed in English with English and Spanish supertitles