Cyclops: A Rock Opera by Chas LiBretto

Book by Chas LiBretto
Music by J. Landon Marcus and Benjamin Sherman
Lyrics by J. Landon Marcus
A glam-rock adaptation of Euripides' Cyclops, featuring The Satyrs, a rock band of shirtless goat men, a flesh-hungry Cyclops with a penchant for singing about the one who got away, and Odysseus, a ukulele-toting soldier just trying to get home.
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Cyclops: A Rock Opera

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  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend:
    14 May. 2021
    “ Well, this is super fun. It's a rock opera about the story of Odysseus and the Cyclops, and what it means to be a monster. I'll bet this plays great on a stage! ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    6 Mar. 2021
    “ An insanely fun opera adventure that should not be missed! ”

CYCLOPS, a monster
ODYSSEUS, a Greek general
SILENUS, a Satyr
MARON, a Satyr
KROTOS, a Satyr
KOMOS, a Satyr
SIMOS, a Satyr
DIONYSUS, god of wine
Maenads (ensemble)

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Harvard University Center for Hellenic Studies
    ,
    2020
  • Workshop
    ,
    Pasadena Playhouse
    ,
    2011
  • Workshop
    ,
    Son of Semele
    ,
    2011

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    The Tank
    ,
    2023
  • Workshop
    ,
    Ars Nova
    ,
    2014
  • Workshop
    ,
    NYMF
    ,
    2011

Awards

Selection
,
Pulitzer Prize in Drama
,
Pulitzer
,
2012
Finalist
,
LA Weekly Theatre Award
,
LA Weekly
,
2012
Winner
,
NYMF Award for Excellence
,
NYMF
,
2011