Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera: The Return of King Idomeneo

Name: Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera: The Return of King Idomeneo
Start: 2025-09-11T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-11T20:30:00-05:00
Location: 1701 Charlton St, St Paul, MN 55118, United States

Schedule

Thu Sep 11 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1701 Charlton St, St Paul, MN 55118, United States | West St Paul, MN

It’s Mozart’s musical myth of humanity in peril! It’s 1950s doo-wop and an epic Greek adventure! It’s Mixed Precipitation‘s 17th annual summer opera extravaganza! With the barn as your backdrop, come to Dodge Nature Center to enjoy 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘰.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Mozart’s epic music comes to a 1950s street corner with a unique mash-up of passionate arias, exciting choruses, 50s doo-wop, and 60s girl groups. This mythical show is family-friendly and full of adventure.
Our adaptation, The Return of King Idomeneo, brings the action to mid-century America, as the neighborhood celebrates the return of its victorious hometown heroes from the long and bloody Trojan War. General Idomeneo has taken hostages from Troy: three brilliant scientists, Hecuba and her daughters Ilia and Cassandra. And Neptune, the vengeful god of the sea, prepares to unleash his sewage monsters.
All ages are welcome! Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, a folding chair or a blanket for seating on the grass. Indoor, accessible bathrooms are available in the Farm Education Building.
All performances are offered for a suggested donation ($5–$45). Children under 12 are welcome to attend for free.