A Mozart written classic, The Magic Flute is a fantastical tale set in a world where the forces of day and night, light and darkness, are constantly in tension. The story follows Prince Tamino, who is thrust into a mysterious and shadowy land after a harrowing encounter. Rescued by enigmatic figures, he is soon caught between opposing powers: the alluring yet dangerous Queen of Night and the wise, sunlit ruler Sarastro.
As Tamino embarks on a quest filled with magical instruments and mystical trials, he navigates a landscape where nothing is as it seems. Accompanied by the whimsical bird-catcher Papageno, he must decipher who truly represents good and evil in this world of shifting allegiances. The journey challenges his understanding of truth and wisdom, leading him through dark forests and sacred temples, where the line between night and day blurs.
Fri. Sep. 6 at 7:30 pm, as part of the LUMA Festival
Sun. Sep. 8 at 3 pm
Performed in English, with English supertitles
1 hour with no intermission
Broome County Forum Theatre
236 Washington Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
April 21, 2024
October 19, 2024