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🎭 The Return of King Idomeneo – A Mixed Precipitation Pickup Truck Opera!Join Mixed Precipitation as we celebrate 17 years of outdoor summer fun with The Return of King Idomeneo — a joyful mash-up of Mozart’s opera and 1950s doo-wop, set in mid-century America and performed from the bed of a blue pickup truck!
This fan-favorite adaptation brings the epic tale of General Idomeneo, victorious from the Trojan War, to life with a quirky twist: Greek gods, sewage monsters, and a whole lot of musical flair. Expect arias, girl groups, chorus numbers, and unexpected fun — all in a 75-90 minute outdoor spectacle that’s perfect for all ages.
🎶 Directed by Paul Coate
🩰 Choreography by Antonia Perez
🎼 Music Direction by Gary Ruschman
🌟 Featuring a vibrant cast of local talent
📍 Performed in parks, farms, and community spaces across Minnesota. This has become a beloved Swede Hollow tradition!
🪑 Bring a lawn chair and your favorite beverage
💵 Suggested donation: $5–$45
📅 Reservations open June 15th
Stay tuned to our website and social media for performance locations and weather updates.
This is opera... reimagined. Don’t miss it!
Special acknowledgement: This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board
through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the Minnesota Arts and
Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Swede Hollow Park - Drewry Tunnel Entrance, 657 East Beaumont St, St. Paul, MN 55106, 632 Beaumont St, St Paul, MN 55130-4572, United States
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