Best Use of Local Talent in a Rarely Produced Jazz Opera

It’s not unusual for Nashville Opera to attract internationally acclaimed artists. But when artistic director John Hoomes staged Marc Blitzstein’s landmark 1937 jazz opera The Cradle Will Rock in May, he seized the opportunity to work with local talent from the theater community. Nashville favorites such as Megan Murphy Chambers, Eric Pasto-Crosby, Martha Wilkinson and more delivered this fast-paced satire with style. Enthusiastic audiences embraced the work, and rewarded Nashville Opera with a sold-out run. AMY STUMPFL

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