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Among some of the most popular contemporary operas of our time, Of Mice and Men is definitely worth-watching. The Opera is composed by the American composer, Carlisle Floyd, who also gave other hits like Wuthering Heights and Cold Sassy Tree. Of Mice and Men premiered back on January 22, 1970 at the Moore Theatre where the whole act was performed by Seattle Opera. Ever since then, the Opera has been actively performed all across the United States and even across the borders. A recorded version of the opera also surfaced in the market when it was released by Albany Records back in 2004. The Opera was originally composed in 1969, a year before its premiere, and is based on Novella by John Steinback that was also published by the same name.
Nobel Prize winning author, John Steinbeck, published this masterpiece back in 1937. In the Novella the author talks about his own experiences back in the 20s as well as the stories of Lennie Small and George Milton who were among many displaced migrants during the time of Great Depression in the state of California. Back when it was published, the book received positive reviews from almost all the renowned book critics of that time; such as Ralph Thompson, Harry Thornton Moore, Maxine Garrard and Christopher Morley. Although after meeting with such a huge success, the book was still banned in several parts of the United States due to its vulgar and profane language. But even after all these odds, the book managed to get enough attention to be adapted into a movie and an opera as well.
The first movie adaption of the novella surfaced almost two years after the release of the book, in 1939. Starring Lon Chaney Jr. and Burgess Meredith, the movie also achieved height of success just like the book. And it later ended up being nominated for four Oscars. The novella took its place on the smaller screen in 1981 when a TV movie, directed by Reza Badiyi, was released. The third movie adaptation of the novella premiered in 1992 starring Gary Sinise and John Malkovich. The movie was also nominated for a number of awards later on.
In the meantime, the theatrical adaptations of the novella were also materializing. The very first theatrical adaptation was staged at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway, and the production was written by Steinbeck himself. Directed by George S. Kaufman, the production ran for a total of 207 performances after it opened on November 23, 1937. The production starred Broderick Crawford and Wallace Ford the lead roles of Lennie and George respectively. The play managed to attain the appraisal of critics and fans alike, which is why it earned the title of Best Play by the New York Drama Critics Circle back in 1938. The following the year the production was relocated to Los Angeles, where the role of Lennie was portrayed by Lon Chaney Jr.
After the original Broadway production closed down, a revival Broadway production of the play premiered in 1974 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Broadway. The production starred James Earl and Kevin Conway for the lead roles, while other cast members also included Pamela Blair. Almost four years before the revival of the play, an operatic version of the book made its world premiere. Following its premiere, the opera managed to get the attention of the fans of the opera and the book as well. Although opera is closely based on the novella, but it does features the character of the Ballad Singer which wasn’t featured in the book.
Even after years and years of its performances, the theatergoers still don’t seem to get enough of it. And that is why the performances Of Mice and Men attract significant number of fans to the theatres even today. So if you’ve been missing out on it, or you’ve been wanting to witness it again then our Of Mice and Men tickets give you a chance to see it once again.