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

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.

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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 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.

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.

Come a bit early to set up space to sit. I will be bringing a folding chair to sit in.

Location is
Dodge Nature Center
Main Property, Farm Entrance
1701 Charlton Street, West St. Paul, MN 55118