Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Catch 'Otello' at Local Movie Theaters

Get transported to Cyprus in the opera "Otello" by just a quick trip to a local movie theater.

The Metropolitan Opera offers this big-screen viewing Wednesday as part of its Summer Encore series. Rave Cinemas has scheduled showings for 2 and 7 p.m. at Franklin Park 16 (at the mall on Monroe Street in Toledo) and 7 p.m. at Fallen Timbers 14 (at the mall on Russell Road in Maumee).

Faithful love will be tested by jealous plots, military ambition, and the angry vices that have plagued men and women since their first pairings.

In Verdi's retelling of Shakespeare's towering tragedy, Renée Fleming gives a captivating performance as the innocent Desdemona, a role long considered one of her calling cards. As the title hero, Johan Botha, delivers an imposing portrayal of a proud warrior brought down by jealousy, with Falk Struckmann as the villainous Iago.

The Live in HD series includes interviews and behind-the-scenes features.

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