The ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (As One) and poet/librettist Elaine Sexton (Site Specific). Produced by American Opera Projects, The Post Office makes its New York premiere featuring a cast of five singers and piano, and a set designed by Charles Renfro, a partner in the distinguished architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro (The High Line, The Shed).
Join us for a Q&A with the creators of The Post Office and Jeffrey Brown of PBS NewsHour following the performance on Sun, May 17.
Join us for a Q&A with the creators of The Post Office and Jeffrey Brown of PBS NewsHour following the performance on Sun, May 17.
Commissioned by Queen City Opera & Kenneth Shaw
Co-Produced by Spruce Peak Arts
Co-Produced by Spruce Peak Arts
ONSALE DATES
Tue, Jan 27 at 1pm
BAM Members & Patrons
Thu, Jan 29 at 1pm
General Public
BAM Members & Patrons
Thu, Jan 29 at 1pm
General Public
UPCOMING Performances
RUNNING TIME
1hr 10min
VENUE
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets start at $30
Please note: All online and phone orders are subject to a $3 facility fee and an $8 handling fee per ticket. All orders at the box office are subject to a $3 facility fee per ticket.
BAM Members & Patrons receive 20% off tickets through February 14. No promo code needed.
Please note: All online and phone orders are subject to a $3 facility fee and an $8 handling fee per ticket. All orders at the box office are subject to a $3 facility fee per ticket.
BAM Members & Patrons receive 20% off tickets through February 14. No promo code needed.
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM programming provided by:
Additional support for
opera at BAM provided by
The Francena T. Harrison Foundation Trust
