written and directed by Mary Zimmerman
based on the classic Chinese fable
Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman brings an ancient and beloved Chinese fable to life in a dazzling new adaptation hailed as “strikingly beautiful” by National Public Radio. Based on a story as popular as Cinderella, The White Snake chronicles the tale of a gentle serpent spirit who lives for centuries coiled on a mountaintop. One day, she transforms herself into a beautiful young woman and, with her feisty companion Green Snake, travels down to the world of humans where she unexpectedly finds love and vows to remain a human forever. But when a vengeful monk discovers her true identity, he becomes determined to destroy the life and love that she’s built. Funny, moving and stunningly staged, The White Snake is a ravishing theatrical spectacle that will enchant and delight young adults to the young at heart.
Run time: approximately 1 hour 40 minutes with no intermission
Online sales until 4pm for evening performances, 10am for matinees. Call the Box Office at 612.377.2224 for assistance.
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The White Snake
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September 11, 2014 7:30PM
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written and directed by Mary Zimmerman
based on the classic Chinese fable
Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman brings an ancient and beloved Chinese fable to life in a dazzling new adaptation hailed as “strikingly beautiful” by National Public Radio. Based on a story as popular as Cinderella, The White Snake chronicles the tale of a gentle serpent spirit who lives for centuries coiled on a mountaintop. One day, she transforms herself into a beautiful young woman and, with her feisty companion Green Snake, travels down to the world of humans where she unexpectedly finds love and vows to remain a human forever. But when a vengeful monk discovers her true identity, he becomes determined to destroy the life and love that she’s built. Funny, moving and stunningly staged, The White Snake is a ravishing theatrical spectacle that will enchant and delight young adults to the young at heart.
Run time: approximately 1 hour 40 minutes with no intermission
Online sales until 4pm for evening performances, 10am for matinees. Call the Box Office at 612.377.2224 for assistance.
Tickets for this production are not currently available online. Please contact the Box Office at 612.377.2224 for more information.