Queenie Pie, a Duke Ellington Opera Opens Friday
Duke Ellington's one and only opera, Queenie Pie, will open Friday, May 9th and run through May 25th. Presented by the Oakland Opera and featuring the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, performances run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Advance tickets are $28 and can be purchased online, by mail (1734 Campbell St., Oakland, CA 94607), or by phone at (510) 763-1146. You can also purchase tickets at the door for $35.

The Oakland Opera Theater is located at 630 Third Street.

Support these local artists! They put on a great show and are a great asset to the community.
Posted 5/07/2008