Candide
April 7th and 8th
A treat for Opera, Broadway and Bernstein fans alike!
Candide by Leonard Bernstein
Based on the novella of the same name by Voltaire
Book by Hugh Wheeler
A GLITTERING PRODUCTION AWAITS as Anchorage Opera and the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra join nationwide celebrations of the Leonard Bernstein Centennial. Based on the story by Voltaire, the fast-paced, funny, and philosophical, Candide finds its main character setting off with friends to find the true meaning of life. Their exploits along the way include separation, war, mistaken identity, kidnapping, murder, and a shipwreck, yet they never give up their search for truth. It is a story about community, faith and humanity — all the things reflected in the legendary Leonard Bernstein and his musical career. Full of soaring arias and a brilliant overture, Candide is a treat for opera, Broadway and Bernstein fans alike. This production’s collaborative team includes two of Alaska’s largest arts producers, Anchorage stage director Teresa K. Pond, and guest conductor, Charles Prince.
Bernstein's CANDIDE New York City Opera Version. By arrangement with Boosey and Hawkes, Inc., Sole Agent for Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Company LLC, publisher and copyright owner.
Candide is co-presented by Anchorage Opera and Anchorage Symphony Orchestra.
Runs approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes including intermission.
MATURE CONTENT: violence and sexual references.
BABIES - Discouraged. Ticket required for all ages.
CHILDREN - Recommended for ages 16 and older.
Disruptive patrons of any age will be expected to exit the show.
Sung in English with English supertitles.
Get Behind-the-Scenes: ASO Education Consultant, Susan Wingrove-Reed, will give a pre-concert lecture on the music and personalities of the performance of Candide. This free lecture begins one hour before the show.
Patron Lounge Info
Patron Lounge Open: The Patron Lounge opens 1 hour prior to this event. Access is an exclusive benefit for our major donors ($500 and up).
Anchorage Opera
Anchorage Symphony Orchestra
Atwood Concert Hall
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
621 West 6th Avenue, Anchorage
Seat map
All levels of the theatres in the Center have wheelchair-and scooter-accessible locations where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs/scooters or transfer to portable theater seats. Select seats labeled "W" to purchase these seats.
Exception: a standard scooter device cannot be accommodated in E 705-706 or H 702-703 of the Center Orchestra.
Scooters cannot be placed in the aisles due to the Center's evacuation plan. Patrons are welcome to transfer to a Center transport wheelchair in the lobby to gain access to permanent seat locations. Devices will be stored in the lobbies.
Courtesy wheelchairs may be borrowed while on site courtesy of the Carolyn Ramey Memorial Fund for access to the seats.
Assistive Listening Devices - Sound from the stage is broadcast directly to you by our in-house listening system (Listen Technologies LR-52000-072). This system has a standard 3.5mm output jack, so you can use your own headset or one of our stereo headsets. A limited number of T-coil compatible loop lanyards are also available. Listening devices are kept at the House Manager's station in the lobby prior to and during performances. This service is free of charge, however a deposit or ID is required.
Braille or Large Print programs are available if requested at least three (3) weeks prior to the event.
TTY or Text Telephone is available to assist with patrons who are deaf; call the Center's TTY line at 907-263-2717.
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