A summer evening by the river. A Montana classic. A first look at a major new work before its world premiere.A Montana classic. A story that still resonates fifty years later.
Opera Montana presents a special preview of A River Runs Through It, a new opera created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Norman Maclean’s beloved novella. Before its world premiere this September, experience selections from this remarkable new work inspired by one of Montana’s most enduring stories of family, faith, fly fishing and the landscapes that shape us.
Set at Riverhouse BBQ on the banks of the Gallatin River, where scenes from the acclaimed film adaptation were filmed, this intimate evening offers a rare opportunity to experience the music before the full production premieres this fall.
Guests are invited to arrive at 7:00 PM to enjoy the setting, socialize, and grab a drink before the performance begins. Following the presentation, performers will participate in a short audience Q&A.
“The reward is a fresh perspective from a talented cast and writers who explore themes of love, loss, and fly fishing, of course, to bring the familiar characters to new life. My father would have been delighted to see his story on stage and his words, often only a heartbeat away from poetry, turned to song.”
— John N. Maclean
John N. Maclean is the author of Home Waters and the son of Norman Maclean, whose novella A River Runs Through It remains one of Montana’s most beloved literary works.