Please join us for a showing of Candide, part of the Opera Maine Film Series. This will be the final showing in this season’s film series.
When: Saturday, June 7th at 1 p.m.
Where: OceanView’s Lunt Auditorium (74 Lunt Road, Falmouth, ME 04105)
Total Run Time: 1 hours, 56 minutes
Intermission: This opera has two acts. There will be an intermission after the first act, and OceanView will provide light snacks and beverages.
Leonard Bernstein’s comic operetta Candide is based on Voltaire’s 1759 novella of the same name. This 2005 production stars Kristen Chenoweth, Patti LuPone, Paul Grove, Sir Thomas Allen, and Marin Alsop. This opera is sung in English.
A note from Opera Maine:
In regard to Bernstein’s Candide Screening:
We wish to inform attendees that this performance of Candide includes language and humor that, while reflective of the era in which it was created, may be considered off-color or insensitive by contemporary standards.
These elements do not reflect the values or beliefs of our organization. We remain committed to fostering an environment of respect, inclusivity, and cultural awareness, and we encourage thoughtful engagement with the material in this context.
A quick synopsis: Candide is a satirical operetta composed by Leonard Bernstein, based on Voltaire’s 18th-century novel. It follows the journey of a young man, Candide, who is forced out into the world and faces a series of absurd hardships—all while clinging to the optimistic belief that he lives in “the best of all possible worlds.” Through humor and irony, the story explores themes of blind optimism, human suffering, and the search for meaning.
We invite you to experience this work with curiosity and reflection, and we thank you for being a thoughtful and engaged audience.
Registration is required.
To register, please fill out all of the required portions in the form below and click “Submit.” If done correctly, you will be taken to a new confirmation web page. You will not receive an automated email response.
For OceanView and Cumberland Crossing residents and members of our Priority Waiting List, please reserve your complimentary seat by filling out the form below or by calling (207) 781-4460.
For outside guests, you may fill out the form as well, but you must also purchase your ticket online in advance through Opera Maine’s website.
