Shining, The

Classification added June 18, 2019
Premiered May 7, 2016
St. Paul, Minnesota. Minnesota Opera

Composer:

Paul Moravec
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Mark Campbell
Description:
Opera in Two Acts

Notes:

Based on the 1977 Stephen King novel

Time Period:

20th Century

Place:

Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Wendy Torrance SopranoL
Jack Torrance BaritoneL
Delbert Grady TenorF
Dick Hallorann BassF
Danny Torrance SpokenF
Stuart Ullman TenorS
Lloyd TenorS
Horace Derwent BaritoneS
Mark Torrance BaritoneS
Mrs. Grady SopranoB
Mrs. Massey Mezzo SopranoB
Grady Girl #1 SopranoB
Grady Girl #2 Mezzo SopranoB
Bill Watson TenorB
Crooner TenorB
Senator BaritoneB
Ranger SpokenB
Man in Dog Mask BaritoneCB
Partygoer SpokenCB
Minimum Chorus: 24
Divisi: SATB