Pagliacci
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  • Pagliacci

    Pagliacci

    at the Ordway
  • Performance Dates

    Saturday, May 9 at 7:30pm
    Sunday, May 10 at 2pm
    Sunday, May 17 at 2pm

    For Canio and his traveling troupe, painted smiles and colorful costumes belie infidelity and betrayal. The façade is shattered when a hidden affair is revealed and a lighthearted night at the theater gives way to jealousy, suspicion, and ultimately violence. As the line between performance and reality blurs and the drama onstage begins to mirror the turmoil offstage, Pagliacci begs the question—does art imitate life, or does life imitate art?

    Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

    Act I of this production includes a representation of an attempted sexual assault. Act II includes a representation of the murder of two characters by gun shots, witnessed by children, as well as talk of suicide. Recommended for ages 14 and older with parent/guardian discretion.


  • We appreciate your interest in this upcoming theater show! Tickets are prioritized for current students and teachers/staff at our participating partner middle or high schools (https://www.projectsuccess.org/find-my-school/).

    We may reach out to you directly if we need to place your ticket request on a waitlist until we confirm we have additional availability for this performance. Please let us know if you have any questions by giving us a call at 612-874-7710 or email at programs@projectsuccess.org. Thank you for your understanding!

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  • Please note: Project Success needs at least 48 hours to set up transportation for you and will need to confirm ride details over the phone or via text message.

  • Thank you for your interest in Project Success programs! This program is currently only offered to Minneapolis Public Schools students in grades 6 through 12 and teachers/staff at our partner schools.

    If you have reached this page in error or have questions about participating in our program offerings, please reach out to us at programs@projectsuccess.org or call 612-874-7710.

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