Scalia/Ginsburg
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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.”
Don’t miss Scalia/Ginsburg, where the Constitution sings, the gavel keeps time, and friendship has the final word.
More Ways to Engage with Scalia/Ginsburg
Pre-Show Talks — 30 minutes before each performance
Audiences can arrive early for an in-depth introduction to the opera and its themes.
• Phoenix: September 26 at 6:30 PM and September 27 at 1 PM — presented by composer and librettist Derrick Wang
• Tucson: October 3 at 6:30 PM and October 4 at 1 PM — presented by Brian DeMaris, General Director of Arizona Opera
Post-Show Talks
Stay after the performance for an informal conversation with Arizona Opera leadership and members of the production team.
• Phoenix: September 27 following the performance — with Brian DeMaris and select cast and crew members
• Tucson: October 3 and 4 following the performances — with Brian DeMaris and select cast and crew members
Both events are free for Scalia/Ginsburg ticket holders.
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Estimated Running Time: 1 hour with no intermission
Performed in English with English and Spanish supertitles
Scalia/Ginsburg is part of the McDougall Arizona Opera Fall Series. Production made possible, in part, through generous support from Fall Series Sponsor, Womble Bond Dickinson. Additional support provided by Karen Wadman, Colonel (Ret.) Kimberley Smith, and Dean Yannias.
Original production performed by Castleton Festival.
Scalia/Ginsburg is presented with special arrangement by Consequent Music.
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This event is FREE to attend.
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Join us immediately after curtain for a Post-Show Talkback featuring a select few of our Artists, Creatives, and Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio you just saw on stage! In this Q&A style talkback, artists will share their experience working in the opera industry and Arizona Opera and what its like being on stage.
Enhance your opera experience with our insightful 30-minute talks starting one hour before each season production. Dive deeper into the story, music, and history behind the opera you’re about to enjoy. No registration is required, just your ticket to the performance!
Join us immediately after curtain for a Post-Show Talkback featuring a select few of our Artists, Creatives, and Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio you just saw on stage! In this Q&A style talkback, artists will share their experience working in the opera industry and Arizona Opera and what its like being on stage.