The Trumpet of the Swan
One performance only!
Saturday, March 6th, 2027 @ 11:00am
in partnership with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra
The Trumpet of the Swan: A Novel Symphony for Actors and Orchestra
Adapted by Marsha Norman
from the novel by E.B. White
Music by Jason Robert Brown
in partnership with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Louis is a trumpeter swan who cannot trumpet. In a world where his voice should be his greatest gift, Louis faces each day in silence — navigating the fear of being different and the deep longing to be understood. But with the help of a devoted young boy named Sam, a father's extraordinary act of love, and a brass trumpet that changes everything, Louis embarks on a remarkable journey to find his place in the world and discover that what makes us different can also be what makes us extraordinary.
Performance Dates:
Saturday, March 6th, 2027 @ 11:00am
Run Time:
75 minutes
Best Enjoyed by:
All ages!
Stage:
BCT’s MainStage
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Ages 6 and older. Approximate performance time: 70-85 minutes.