Ainadamar

Butler Opera Center

An impressionistic paining of Federico García Lorca in his iconic suit and bowtie stands contemplatively, while a flamenco dancer dances around him, enveloping him in the red waves of her dress.

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Music by 
Osvaldo Golijov 

Libretto by 
David Henry Hwang

Conductor
Douglas Kinney Frost

Stage Director
Garnett Bruce

Scenic Designer
Gustavo Adolfo Hernandez Pinzon

Lighting Designer
Patrick Schoen

Media Designer
Desne Wharton

Costume Designer
Aaron Kubacak

BOC Director, Producer & Principal Coach
Tamar Sanikidze


Explore the life and work of the poet-playwright Federico García Lorca through the eyes of his artistic muse — the Catalan actress Margarita Xirgu. Featuring a score that sizzles with the rhythms and vitality of flamenco music, come relive a story of unrequited love amidst the chaos of political upheaval.  

Sung in Spanish with English supertitles.

 

Event Status
Scheduled
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Feb. 18, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 19, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 21, 2027, 4 p.m.

$10 – 20

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed one free ticket as long as they are available. Student tickets must be picked up at the Box Office with valid student I.D. Seating is unassigned.

There are four wheelchair seats available in McCullough Theatre.

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