Live Cinema: Faust (opera) @ Gesa Power House Theatre

The 2019 Live Cinema Series continues at Gesa Power House Theatre with a screening of the current Royal Opera House production of "Faust" on Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 p.m.

There are many versions of the story of Faust, who trades his soul with the Devil for youth and power, but Gounod’s opera remains one of the most constantly enthralling. This production is filmed live in London and rebroadcast internationally to select screens.

Michael Fabiano stars as Faust, with Diana Damrau as his beloved Marguerite and Erwin Schrott as the diabolical Méphistophélès. Virtuoso leading roles, a large chorus, sensational sets, ballet and an ecstatic finale make this the epitome of theatrical spectacle – the lavish scale of French grand opera is wonderfully in evidence in this production by David McVicar, set in 1870s Paris. Above all, the music includes several of popular opera’s most recognizable numbers, performed by a cast of great international singers and the Royal Opera Chorus.

Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series broadcasts - sponsored in part by Shakespeare Walla Walla - offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers.

This screening runs approximately 3 hours 45 minutes including an onscreen introduction and one intermission. "Faust" is performed in French with English surtitles.

Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater.

Reserved seating tickets ($15 Adults, $10 Students) are available online (https://phtww.com) or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.