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Moby Dick; or, The Whale

  • Oriental Theatre 2230 North Farwell Avenue Milwaukee, WI, 53202 United States (map)

This Valentine's Day at the Oriental Theatre, Present Music brings you a visually stunning new silent film by MacArthur-winning artist, Wu Tsang, whose work has captivated audiences worldwide. This provocative adaptation of the Herman Melville classic features beautiful artistry and choreography while exploring hidden histories, marginalized narratives, and issues of social class and capitalism. 

Live orchestral accompaniment with music composed by Caroline ShawAndrew Yee and Asma Maroof explores the novel's subterranean currents.

Georgia Mills, conductor

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