Character assassination
Austin Opera’s 2024 production of The Manchurian Candidate proved to be a daring and timely commentary on political power in America, shortly after the 2024 election, just as it had been before the 2016 election.
14 pieces since 2015 — in 13 roles, at 6 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
1 piece as Austin Opera — stats above show all coverage for Frederick Ballentine.
View allAustin Opera’s 2024 production of The Manchurian Candidate proved to be a daring and timely commentary on political power in America, shortly after the 2024 election, just as it had been before the 2016 election.
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