Opera on Tap Philadelphia presents “Pagliacci” (“Clowns”) by Ruggero Leoncavallo in the disco room (B. West) at Franky Bradley’s. Music theatre and tragedy meet cabaret, clowning, and circus arts in an immersive reimagining of this operatic classic. Love, jealousy, and rage within a touring commedia dell'arte troupe reaches a boiling point, concluding in a grave onstage tragedy.

Friday, September 18th - Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm

Sunday, September 20th - Doors at 2pm, Show at 3pm 

Pagliacci Performers:
Canio - Samual Keeler, tenor
Nedda - Rachael Long, soprano
Tonio - Zachary Angus, baritone
Silvio - Geoffrey Schmelzer, baritone
Beppe - Henry Malueg, tenor

Covers:
Canio - Henry Malueg, tenor
Nedda - Bethann Dilione, soprano
Silvio & Tonio - Dante Doganiero, baritone
Beppe - Noah Donahue, tenor

Production Team:
Ryan Colbert - Stage Director
George Hemcher - Music Director
Kyle Chastulik - Stage Manager
Logan Laudenslager - Production Manager
Heather McConnell - House Manager
Kelly Rubinsohn - Supertitles Coordinator
Leo Mock - Intimacy Coordinator

Our immersive production will feature clowns, burlesque, and drag performers during our pre-show, intermission, and as part of the in-opera commedia.

Want to get whimsical? Lunar Sparkles Glitter Bar will be providing dazzling glitter face art at both shows!

Featured Performers

Friday, September 18th:
Hungry da Clown

Balena Canto

Wet Betty

Lilith Lobotomy

Clown & Sideshow by Hungry da Clown and Bubblegum the Bunny & Shimbo of CDH Sideshow

Sunday, September 20th:

St. Ro King

Balena Canto

Wet Betty

Lilith Lobotomy

Clown & Sideshow by Bubblegum the Bunny & Shimbo of CDH Sideshow

An array of raffle prizes will also be available, with 100% of proceeds going to anti-violence organizations.