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Deemed by Puccini himself as one of his greatest works, The Girl of the Golden West premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1910. The story follows a card-playing, bible reading Saloon owner Minnie beloved who must face a decision between love and the law during the gold rush era of California. The audience will be a part of the action, transported to the Wild West in the iconic setting of the Cheyenne Saloon and the Ceviche Ballroom. Specialty cocktails, appetizers, and desserts will add to the evening with cash bars also available. A detailed menu can be found at the bottom of this page.

Check out a preview from Orlando Sentinel Arts Writer Matt Palm. 

Yee-haw! ‘Cowboy caviar’ at the Cheyenne Saloon for ‘Girl of the Golden West’

ESTIMATED RUN TIME: 2 Hours 45 Minutes

SHOW TIMES:
Friday, February 7, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT
Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. LIMITED SEATS REMAINING

Sung in English in a new American libretto by David Scott Marley based on the original play by David Belasco

 
 
 

Cast

The "Girl" of the Golden West is none other than the saloon owner herself, Minnie, played by internationally acclaimed soprano Amy Cofield, who gets mixed up with a renegade tenor Dick Johnson played by Ben Gulley, last seen as Rodolfo in Opera Orlando's critically acclaimed production of La Boheme. Opera Orlando's own Robin Jensen serves as music director with theatre veteran Alan Bruun as stage director and members of the Victorian performance troupe Phantasmagoria (last seen in 2019's "Pagliacci/Pulcinella) will be featured, bringing unique brand of performance to create the immersive world of "The Old West.”

Did you know?

Act I of The Girl of the Golden West will take place at Cheyenne Saloon. Then, for Act II we move to the Ceviche Ballroom right across the street and then finally return to Cheyenne Saloon for Act III. A detailed menu can be found at the bottom of this page.

Come in your best Wild West costume and win special prizes as part of our costume competition for both performances.

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Phantasmagoria

Creative Team

 

Michelle Engleman - Production Manager/Stage Manager

Grant Preisser - Technical Director

Alison Reid - Costume Designer

 

Music

Listen to excerpts from The Girl of the Golden West.

Franco Corelli (8 April 1921 -- 29 October 2003) was a famous Italian tenor who had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976. Associated in particular with the spinto and dramatic tenor roles of the Italian repertory, he was celebrated universally for his powerhouse voice, electrifying top notes, clear timbre, a very elegant and passionate singing and remarkable performances.

Leontyne Price--soprano Edward Downes--conductor New Philharmonia Orchestra 1978 (?)

Food provided by Arthur’s Catering

Passed Hors d’oeuvres to include:

• Buffalo Chicken Meatballs | Bleu Cheese Celery Fondue 

• Bacon Wrapped Scallops | Mango Beurre Blanc 

• Mini Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese | Fontina Cheese | Tomatillo Jam 

• Watermelon Tomato Basil Skewers | Balsamic Syrup 

 

Appetizer Station to include:

• Cowboy Caviar

• Black-eyed Pea Salad

 

Passed Desserts to include:

• Almond Cream Bar

• Lime Thyme Tarts

• Passion Fruit Clouds

• Maple Whiskey Cupcake

• Red Velvet Dessert Shot

 

Passed Specialty Drink

Sunset Peach Sangria

White Wine infused with peaches, apples, lemon,
blueberries and kiwis served in a mason jar.

Premium Cash Bar also available with Premium liquor brands to be set up as well as traditional mixers, Cocktails, Imported Beer, Domestic Beer, Soft Drinks, and Bottled Water

Premium tickets include drink ticket to cash bar

Wine to be served and provided complimentary by Winter Park Wine

 
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