An edible opera adventure for the whole family!

“Opera. Pop music. Delicious food. The beautiful Minnesota summer. What could be better than Mixed Precipitation’s annual summer picnic operetta that combines all of these things?! Not much.”  Cherry and Spoon

Mixed Precipitation Theater presents Dr. Falstaff and the Working Wives of Lake County: A Picnic Operetta, a new adaptation of Otto Nicolai’s German opera, The Merry Wives of Windsor, with a bit of Minnesota history, and the music of Bruce Springsteen.

Story: On the shores of Lake Superior, the company town is in trouble. The taconite plant has gone bust and jobs are leaving town fast. Meanwhile, the sleazy Doctor Falstaff has washed up on shore. He’s looking to sell a boat, eat some herring, and seduce some married women. Luckily, a trio of tough working gals has teamed up to chase the rat out of town. These working wives (a nurse, a park ranger, and a librarian) show the men in town who’s the Boss.

Created by Producing Artistic Director Scotty Reynolds, Director Kym Longhi, Music Director Gary Ruschman, and the Mixed Precipitation team, this late summer harvest celebration offers local flavors with picnic bites shared with the audience. It’s fun for everyone!

Must reserve in advance to participate in the picnic.

Read the full review form Cherry and Spoon

Idomeneo Work Sample from Scott Reynolds on Vimeo.

This is a Kids Play Free Event

This event is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.