In Episode 415 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo speak with Evans Mirageas, the artistic director of the Cincinnati Opera, about the company’s decision to present “Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio” as a fully-staged opera during its 2024 Summer Festival. [The news segment runs from 2’12” to 9’30.” The interview with Evans follows.]

The performances are July 18, 20, 21, 25 and 27, and the cast includes Andrew Owens as Shanty; Jacqueline Echols McCarley as Mary Dee; Kayleigh Decker as Miss Inkley, Chief Mourner and Nurse, and Kevin Short as Headmaster, Preacher and Mr. Dingle. The production is directed by Caroline Clegg, with sets and costumes by Leslie Travers. For more information: https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/liverpool-oratorio

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