Washington National Opera
Jungle Book
Terrace Theater
Our colorful family opera steps into the jungle to find courage and friendship.
Dec. 13 - 15, 2024
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Step into the jungle, where adventure awaits! Orphaned child Mowgli seeks refuge with a group of wolves deep in the jungle. Should the pack accept Mowgli as its own, even if it makes an enemy of the dangerous tiger Shere Khan?
Our holiday opera returns for all ages with a new take on the Kipling classic from Kamala Sankaram and Kelley Rourke. The beloved story gets a contemporary twist with music from South Asian and Western music traditions and mesmerizing Bollywood dance from Indian classical dance company Taal. Join Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and more animal characters for a heartwarming tale about friendship, compassion, and forgiveness. The jungle may be filled with dangers but there is strength in chosen family.
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Music by Kamala Sankaram / Libretto by Kelley Rourke
In English with Projected English Titles
Originally commissioned 2020 | World premiere orchestration
Original Commissioned by The Glimmerglass Festival.
Kamala Sankaram, Composer
Kelley Rourke, Librettist
Stephanie Rhodes Russell, Conductor
Francesca Zambello, Co-Director
Brenna Corner, Co-Director
Taal Academy of Dance Executive Director, Shuchi Buch
Erik Teague, Costume Designer
Amith Chandrashaker, Lighting Designer
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