- UK Information
- UK Theatres
- Synopsis of shows
- Jerry Springer - The Opera
Jerry Springer - The Opera - Show Information
Triumph, tragedy and trailer trash as high culture meets low culture.Jerry Springer - The Opera is a new opera based on America's most lurid talk show and the US host who brought worldwide television audiences programmes entitled: "Pregnant by a Transsexual," "Here Come the Hookers," and "I Refuse to Wear Clothes". As Richard Thomas (author of show) said of the television show: "It's got tragedy. It's got violence. There are people screaming at each other and you can't understand what they're saying. It's perfect for opera."
Jerry Springer - The Opera combines the musical, comedy and opera genres. It's got tragedy, it's got violence and it's got people screaming at each other. Come and witness America's favourite talk show host suffer the worst day of his career.
Jerry Springer himself claims 'I only wish I'd thought of it first'.
| Author(s) | Stewart Lee and Richard Thomas |
| Lyrics | Stewart Lee and Richard Thomas |
| Music | Richard Thomas |
| Producer | An Avalon Promotions Ltd and Allan McKeown production in association with the National Theatre and B |
| Notes | Jerry Springer The Opera is not suitable for children. |
| Duration | 2 hours & 20 minutes [Including one interval] |
| Go to Jerry Springer - The Opera web site | |
| Awards | Winner of the evening standard award 2003 for 'best musical'. |
| Reviews | "I have no hesitation in declaring Jerry Springer - The Opera to be the greatest production on earth" Kevin O'Sullivan, Daily Mirror. "The West End needs Springer" Nicholas De Jongh, Evening Standard "The most arresting, hilarious and original piece of musical theatre ever to be seen...it's this year's hot ticket!" Warwick Thompson, Metro |