Amahl and the Night Visitors

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Bemidji State University musicians will return to the stage in February with a production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Italian-American composer, playwright and director Gian-Carlo Menotti. The opera follows the life of a young boy with a physical disability named Amahl and his mother as they are visited by the three wise men of the Christian Epiphany seeking shelter on their journey to see the infant Jesus. During the night, Amahl’s mother is caught stealing some of the travelers’ gold, which leads to miracles of redemption, love and forgiveness. Written for television and the NBC Opera Theatre, the show was debuted on NBC in 1951. Performances of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” will be held on the main stage of BSU’s Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex on Feb. 25 and Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 27. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. BSU and NTC students may attend for free. Masks are required. Reserve tickets by calling (218) 755-3352