Don't Look Back

Sun, Mar 30 • 2:00 PM

Palace of Fine Arts

About this event

Join us for 'Don't Look Back,' a unique and sensual adaptation of the ancient Greek myth exploring themes of love, suffering, and creativity. Orpheus, a street musician, encounters Eurydice, an actress, as they navigate their intersecting lives. This production has been staged in Russian for the first time in 25 years and features a cast that includes veteran actors of the Gesher Theater. Dedicated to the memory of composer Faustas Latenas, the story raises poignant questions about the necessity of suffering in art and life.

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