Come and join us on November 4, 2023 to the Metropolitan Opera rebroadcast in High Definition of the “DEAD MAN WALKING” . Music by the American composer Jake Heggie, libretto by Terrence McNally.

This compelling masterpiece is the most widely performed new opera of the last 20 years. Based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer. This powerful story recalls Sister Helen’s prose and her advocacy style: direct, unaffected, and unflinchingly honest—but not without a deep understanding of the heart and humanity inside each one of us.

Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for this landmark premiere, with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato starring as Sister Helen. The outstanding cast also features bass-baritone Ryan McKinny as the death-row inmate Joseph De Rocher, soprano Latonia Moore as Sister Rose, and legendary mezzo-soprano Susan Graham as De Rocher’s mother.

The world premiere took place at the San Francisco Opera in 2000 with Sister Helen sung by Susan Graham.

The performance lasts approximately 3 hours with one 30-minutes intermission

The 23/24 Metropolitan Opera season opened on September 26, 2023 with this bold and audacious opera about love and forgiveness. Here’s one of many raving reviews: REVIEW – Financial Times

Content Advisory: Dead Man Walking contains a depiction of a rape and murder, as well as other adult themes and strong language.

Event logistics

This rebroadcast will take place at the Empress Walk Cineplex (5095 Yonge St 3rd Floor) on Saturday November 4, 2023 starting at NOON. The box office opens at 11:30. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before showtime to the 3rd floor lobby to get your ticket, and meet with EACTN friends.

The continued use of face masks is strongly recommended while attending  the event at Theater #8 of Cineplex. While not mandatory, wearing a mask is a small measure that we can all take to keep ourselves and audience communities safe.

We offer an Après-Opera program for those interested to socialize or have a post-opera chat. Details will be provided a few weeks before the  actual event

The Empress Walk Cineplex is accessible by subway from the North York Centre  TTC station. Parking is available under the building, entrance is from Hillcrest Ave; first 3 hrs free, 4th hour at $1, then regular rates.

Registrations close on October 28, 2023.  We regret that we shall not be able to give credit for cancellations after this date.

You can register online (preferred), as follows:

• by forwarding your electronic payment via Interac as described here AND
• by filling the “Electronic event registration” form below and clicking “Submit”

You will only receive a response from our Registrar if there is an issue with your registration information or payment. After the registration deadline, the event organizer will send a reminder notification to all those registered.

Please see here if you wish to register using a more traditional method.

You can find the latest text of the Waiver of Liability and Consent here.

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