Sala: Wilma Theater, Philadelphia

In this world-premiere work, which opens Opera Philadelphia's Festival O23, composer Rene Orth and librettist Hannah Moscovitch dramatize and deconstruct the true story of Nellie Bly's commitment to a mental asylum.

Director and star Johnathan McCullough gives a riveting performance as a young man scarred by his experiences on the battlefield.

It’s not about being on the biggest stage that matters, but what you do on any stage at all – dance like there is no-one watching. But, happily in this case, we are.

BalletX's exploration of the cycle of life in Beautiful Decay is a clever and truly profound choice (choreography: Nicole Fonte)

Hip-h'opera world première at Philadelphia's O17 Festival.