THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF

A touring operatic version of the story of THE BILLY GOATS GRUFF with music by the opera composers W. A. Mozart, G. Donizetti and G. Rossini.  A game of hide and seek is ruined for three billy goat friends when a big bully blocks a bridge, preventing them from being able to go home. Two billy goats resolve to go home a different, longer way and share their difficulties with grownups. The littlest goat, however, not wanting to abandon the beloved doll that’s been snatched from her, tromps to the crest of the bridge and, confronting the bully, prevails by inadvertently pushing him into the creek below. Concerned for his well-being, she shows her would-be adversary kindness by asking if he’s OK. By the time the two other goats return with help, she’s able to introduce a soggy, forlorn ex-bully as their new friend.  Performed by the Opera Memphis Artists-in-Residence quartet.   About 45 minutes.

Sponsored by Target, International Paper and Thomas W. Briggs Foundation.

November 7 – 18, 2011 & April 30 – May 11, 2012 – $450 per performance ($400 each additional) – pre-K – 5th

For more information or to book this program, contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Director of Education, at 901.202.4548.