New Production

Lyric Opera of Kansas presents a brand new operatic production of John Steinbeck's classic Of Mice and Men. Co-produced alongside Des Moines Metro Opera, Houston Grand Opera and Florida State University, this stunning production of Carlisle Floyd's adaptation brings in cinematic elements through the use of projections to fully envelope the audience in the classic story. Directed by Kristine McIntyre and conducted by Joseph Mechavich, relive the classic American tale in a brand new way.

What is the story?

Emotional and touching in equal measure, Of Mice and Men follows two friends, George and Lennie, as they drift from job to job across the fields and farms of California during the hardship of 1920s America. The unlikely duo make ends meet by taking up work as laborers, dreaming of one day being able to own a piece of land to call their own. When Lennie - a gentle giant with a simple nature - runs into trouble on one of the farms though, George must choose between standing by his best friend or staying the course to fulfill his own American dream.