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Highway 1, U.S.A.
Composer:William Grant Still
Librettist:Verna Arvey
Synopsis
Bob and Mary have worked hard and sacrificed a lot in order to put Nate, Bob's brother, through college. Mary dreams of the life they will have once Nate's education is completed. Bob explains that according to his mother's deathbed wish, they must support Nate until he has established himself financially. Mary tells Aunt Lou of her hatred for Nate. After finishing his education, Nate remains idle for a year, living with Bob and Mary and contributing nothing. One morning Bob expresses his doubt that Nate will ever get a job. Nate comes in after Bob has left and commences to woo Mary. Mary laughs at him and confirms her love for Bob. Nate becomes enraged and stabs her. Mary's screams bring Bob running. Thinking that Mary is dead, Bob takes the blame in order to protect his brother. Mary regains consciousness and names Nate as her assailant. As he is led away, Nate pleads with Bob to help him. Ignoring his pleas, Bob kneels by Mary and promises a brighter future.

Productions
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COMPANYTITLEDATES
Los Angeles OperaHighway 1, U.S.A.2/24/2024 - 3/17/2024
The Cleveland OperaHighway 1, U.S.A.2/18/2024 - 2/18/2024
the little OPERA theatre of NYHighway 1, U.S.A.5/31/2023 - 6/4/2023
Opera IthacaHighway 1, U.S.A.11/3/2022 - 11/6/2022
Opera Theatre of Saint LouisHighway 1, U.S.A.5/29/2021 - 6/17/2021
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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
1:00

 Number of Acts
1

 Musical Style
Through-composed; tonal, with chromaticism; vocal lines vary from conversational on repeated pitches to lyrical, disjunct vocal lines.

 Vocal & Musical Forces
Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Tenor, Baritone, SATB chorus; Two flutes (piccolo), 2 oboes (English horn), 2 B clarinets (bass clarinet), 2 bassoons, 4 French horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 timpani, percussion, harp, strings

 Original Cast
n/a


 
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