Single tickets will go on sale in July 2025.
We end our season with a powerful adaptation of Steinbeck's classic novella by the father of American opera, Carlisle Floyd. Of Mice and Men delves deep into the American psyche and experience of the 1930s and brings to life the unbreakable bond between George and Lennie, migrant farm workers, striving for the American Dream. Directed by Kristine McIntyre, our production uses projections to immerse the audience in Lennie's perspective, blending intimate humanity with cinematic scope in a gripping, tragic journey.
This brand-new production is co-produced by Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Houston Grand Opera, Florida State University, and Des Moines Metro Opera.
Principal Cast
John Moore
George Milton
Bille Bruley
Lennie Small
Sara Gartland
Curley's Wife
Matthew DiBattista
Curley
Alex Smith
Slim
Creative Team
Joseph Mechavich
Conductor
Kristine McIntyre
Director
Luke Cantarella
Set Designer
Kara Harmon
Costume Designer
Kate Ashton
Lighting Designer
Production Imagery
As the sets and costumes are being built for this production, check out the production visuals below. Of Mice and Men set renderings by Luke Cantarella.
Show Art
Season Sponsors
With public support from the State of Missouri and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.