{"id":993,"date":"2016-02-06T18:37:50","date_gmt":"2016-02-06T18:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aroadkillopera.com\/test\/?p=993"},"modified":"2016-02-06T18:41:18","modified_gmt":"2016-02-06T18:41:18","slug":"groundhog-day-release-of-deluxe-color-edition-of-a-roadkill-opera-the-underground-opera-sensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroadkillopera.com\/test\/2016\/02\/06\/groundhog-day-release-of-deluxe-color-edition-of-a-roadkill-opera-the-underground-opera-sensation\/","title":{"rendered":"Groundhog Day Release of Deluxe Color Edition of A Roadkill Opera: the underground opera sensation"},"content":{"rendered":"

To celebrate the January 2016 world premiere performances, Groundhog Day 2016 saw the\u00a0publication\u00a0of both the black-&-white and deluxe color versions of \u00a0A Roadkill Opera: the underground opera sensation<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. \u00a0This slim volume with lyrics in large print make it easy to follow along with the 59 minute studio recording (in English) of A Roadkill Opera\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>released on July 4, 2013, on Amazon.com and subsequently on\u00a0\u00a0CD Baby<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0AmazonMP3<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0and\u00a0iTunes<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A Roadkill Opera\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is now available worldwide on nearly all platforms. This comic opera with music in the style of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is recommended for fans of PDQ Bach, Tom Lehrer, Weird Al Yankovic, and The Rutles\u2013but only if you like classical music with infectious hooks.<\/p>\n

A Roadkill Opera<\/strong><\/em> tells the story of the hour before the lights go up on opening night for a comedy improv troupe in 1988 Jackson Hole, Wyoming: the Roadkill On A Stick Frozen Foods Theatre Company.\u00a0 During that hour, they find out their showroom at the Silver Dollar Bar is being torn down. This original story and English libretto by Stephan Alexander Parker is set to music from Leonora<\/em><\/strong> by Ferdinando Paer, Beethoven’s direct competitor. \u00a0 59 minutes (in English).<\/p>\n

Lucky audience members at the sold out January 2016 shows of A Roadkill Opera<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0received free copies of the draft version of the\u00a0black-&-white libretto so they could easily follow the lyrics of this hilarious new opera.\u00a0The February 2, 2016, publications incorporate photos from the fully staged shows.<\/p>\n

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The lobby card that greeted lucky theatre-goers at the January 2016 sold out houses announced the cast for A Roadkill Opera<\/strong> \u00a0– world premiere cast. The individual photos and bios are included in the 2016 publication A Roadkill Opera: the underground opera sensation<\/a><\/strong> now on sale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are two versions available on Amazon today:<\/p>\n

A Roadkill Opera: the underground opera sensation: World Premiere Performances Black & White Edition<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/a>with a suggested retail price of $9.00, and<\/p>\n

A Roadkill Opera: the underground opera sensation: World Premiere Performances Deluxe Color Edition<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>with a suggested retail price of $25.25.<\/p>\n

Worldwide distribution channels will come on line in the next several weeks. Quantity discounts are available now by contacting the author.<\/p>\n

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The front cover of the black-&-white version of the world premiere performances edition of A Roadkill Opera: the underground opera sensation<\/a><\/strong> is indistinguishable from the deluxe cover version. The only way to tell them apart from the outside \u00a0is the color of the spine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The back cover of the black-&-white version of the world premiere performances edition of A Roadkill Opera: the underground opera sensation<\/a><\/strong> is indistinguishable from the deluxe cover version. The only way to tell them apart from the outside is the color of the spine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As it says on the back cover:<\/p>\n

\u201cGood luck at the GRAMMYs. How could\u00a0you not win with a name like that?”<\/em>\u00a0Ann Patchett<\/a><\/strong>, author of award winning,\u00a0New York Times bestselling Bel Canto<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201c…a very, very, cool thing…exceptionally well done…”\u00a0Paul Barrosse<\/a><\/strong>, writer\/performer, Mee-Ow Show,\u00a0Practical Theatre Company<\/a><\/strong>, and Saturday Night Live<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cSongs like ‘Impress Them,’ ‘Cod Piece Dining,’ ‘Jello,’ and\u00a0[Gonna buy my old granddad a] ‘Geo’ pair offbeat\u00a0humor with beautiful vocals and music.\u201d\u00a0Pam Schipper, Gaithersburg Town Courier<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“an inspired, imaginative work, technically worthy of the highest praise…The orchestration is faultless and complements the\u00a0vocal parts beautifully.” \u00a0Peter Maag<\/strong><\/a> writes about Paer’s Leonora<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A Roadkill Opera<\/strong> <\/em>is available at iTunes<\/a><\/strong>, Apple Music, Amazon<\/a><\/strong>, \u00a0CD Baby<\/a><\/strong>, and other online platforms worldwide. Better yet, A Roadkill Opera<\/strong><\/em> is available locally at Lashof Violins<\/a><\/strong> in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and at Gifts of the Earth<\/a><\/strong> and the Valley Bookstore<\/a> <\/strong>in Jackson, Wyoming.<\/p>\n

Watch for announcements of more live productions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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