The Dance of Death

The fierce heroine Salome is presented by the Lyric Opera of Chicago in this extraordinary production at the opera house. Salome is a debauched carnival of high drama, knife-edge tension, and intensity that culminates in one of opera's most famous dances. Presenting Scottish director Sir David McVicars' gripping reimagining, this production of the classic is re-set in the 1940s at the height of fascism in Italy.

What Is The Story?

Based on a German translation of a play by Oscar Wilde, Salome follows the titular Princess as she wreaks havoc in the palace with her demands and petulance. Fascinated by the prisoner Jokhanaan, she stops at nothing to possess his heart, asking the King to help her. Sexually charged and lavish, Salome isn't for everyone, but those that dare will not be disappointed.