Presented by the Flora L. Thornton Opera Program
Thursday, February 25, 2027 and Saturday, February 27, 2027 • 7:30 PM
The Jolly Knight Sir John Falstaff hopes to refill his coffers and slake other immense
appetites by wooing two married women in Windsor. These merry wives quickly see through
the rotund rogue’s plan. They devise a series of misadventures for the corpulent cavalier,
whereby they curb his mischievous ways. Through the ensuing hijinks, a jealous husband
is chastened and a pair of young lovers unite, despite their parent’s wishes. Nicolai’s
setting of this light-hearted Shakespearean tale promises merriment for all who attend.
Pictured above: The Flora L. Thornton Production of Gianni Schicchi, February 2019
