Featuring music by Joel Thompson and lyrics by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Minnesota Opera’s upcoming production of The Snowy Day tells the story of a young boy who wakes to find that the first snow of winter has fallen overnight. He delights in making footprints in the snow and meeting new friends, before returning home to the cozy embrace of his parents. Based on the Caldecott Medal-winning book by Ezra Jack Keats, The Snowy Day brings centerstage the fleeting but indelible magic of childhood. Make sure to catch the show at the Ordway Center in St. Paul from Feb. 8-16. Listen below as host Tynia Major speaks to members of the cast and watch how the crew makes snowball props in advance of Saturday’s premiere.
Interviews
Listen as Leah Hawkins discusses performing the role of Peter’s mother.
Listen as Raven McMillon discusses performing as Peter.
Video
YourClassical's Tynia Major interviews Rachel Krieger, who creates props for Minnesota Opera, about the beautiful “snowballs” crafted for The Snowy Day.
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