An operatic version of the children's literary classic, Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi, based on scenes from operas by W.A. Mozart, G. Donizetti, J. Offenbach, and G.B. Pergolesi.
Stepping into a new and unknown world, Pinocchio is deceived by Wolf and Cat and persuaded to disobey his father by skipping school in order to meet Dr. Dulcamara, a loathsome puppeteer. Realizing the puppet’s value, Dulcamara holds Pinocchio captive, intending to have him perform with his miraculous mechanical doll, Olympia. Puppet and doll become friends, and when Dulcamara breaks Olympia in a fit of rage, Pinocchio runs home to admit his disobedience and ask his father’s forgiveness.
Accompanied by a policeman (and an optional chorus of children-police), Pinocchio and his dad lead the authorities to Wolf, Cat and Dulcamara, and the bad guys are run out of town. As Pinocchio resolves to always tell the truth and share his problems with trusted grownups, he and his father head home to repair Olympia and begin life anew as a family of three.
Free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, and may be limited. For more information call 702.507.6068.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Kids | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment & Theater |
| Mon, Mar 23 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Mar 24 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Mar 25 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Mar 26 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Mar 27 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Mar 28 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Mar 29 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
The Windmill Library opened in May 2011 in the southwest part of Las Vegas. This 30,693-square-foot, energy efficient location was built using sustainable design and construction practices, houses over 95,700 volumes, and features a 300-seat auditorium. The adjacent Service Center houses the Library District’s administrative offices, support functions, and processing center.
