The Met Opera’s ‘Florencia en el Amazonas’ Is Magic Made Real
This Spanish language production takes enchantment seriously.
Mary Zimmerman
Renowned American director and playwright Mary Zimmerman has made a profound impact in the world of theater with her visually rich and inventive adaptations of classical texts and mythology. Her acclaimed production, "Metamorphoses," based on Ovid's epic narrative poems, earned her a Tony Award for Best Direction in 2002. Zimmerman, known for her work at the Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago, has also directed operas at major venues like the Metropolitan Opera. Her distinct style, which often involves intricate and imaginative staging, has solidified her as a visionary in modern theater.
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