Student Preview

Scalia/Ginsburg

An Opera by Derrick Wang

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 7 PM - 8 PM
Location: Herberger Theater Center
Rating: PG-13
Language: Performed in English with English and Spanish supertitles
Length: 1 hour with no intermission
 

Welcome to the Supreme Court chambers as you have never seen them before, transformed into the stage for a comedic, high-stakes operatic battle where law, wit, and music collide.

Scalia/Ginsburg is a clever and moving tribute to the extraordinary friendship between two of the most iconic Justices in American history, Justice Antonin Scalia and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Though often in sharp disagreement on the bench, they shared a deep and enduring bond rooted in a mutual love of opera, fine dining, and travel. The work weaves legal citations and excerpts from landmark opinions into recognizable melodies from the operatic canon, creating a tapestry of music and meaning that is at once playful and profound. It offers a powerful reminder that disagreement and respect can coexist. As the opera suggests, “We are different, we are one.”

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Grade Level: Each performance is individually rated.
Cost: FREE for Title 1 Schools, $5 per student including College, $10 per chaperone
Chaperone Requirement: One supervising teacher required per 10 students (free chaperone ticket provided for every 10 students).
Student Requirement: To attend a Student Preview, you are required to be a CURRENT student and may be asked to present a student ID when picking up your ticket if you are not traveling with a large school group. If you are not able to present your student ID when picking up your ticket at will-call you will not be allowed into the event.
No school ID? Before completing your reservation, indicate in the notes section why you cannot present an ID (Homeschool student, private group, etc.)