Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia
Synopsis
Breaking the Waves tells the story of Bess McNeill, a religious young woman with a deep love for her husband Jan, a handsome oil rig worker. When Jan becomes paralyzed in an off-shore accident, Bess’s marital vows are put to the test as he encourages her to seek other lovers and return to his bedside to tell him of her sexual activities.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Darrah
- Original Title
- Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Darrah
Department Leadership Roster
James Darrah
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What is Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia about?
Breaking the Waves tells the story of Bess McNeill, a religious young woman with a deep love for her husband Jan, a handsome oil rig worker. When Jan becomes paralyzed in an off-shore accident, Bess’s marital vows are put to the test as he encourages her to seek other lovers and return to his bedside to tell him of her sexual activities.
Who directed Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia?
Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia was directed by James Darrah.
Who stars in Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia?
The principal cast of Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia includes Kiera Duffy, John Moore, Eve Gigliotti, Patricia Schuman, David Portillo.
When was Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia released and how long is it?
Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.