Dead Man Walking

Sun, Sep 14 • 2:00 PM

San Francisco Opera

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Experience 'Dead Man Walking', a powerful opera by Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its world premiere. This emotionally charged production follows the journey of Sister Helen Prejean as she accompanies death row inmate Joseph De Rocher. Facing profound moral dilemmas, the opera explores themes of faith, forgiveness, and humanity amidst the backdrop of a capital punishment narrative. Heggie’s evocative score and a talented cast promise to deliver a gripping theatrical experience that has been hailed as a masterpiece since its debut.

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