Rolling Meadows, Illinois - Puppet Opera in Focus

On our recent family visit to Chicago, my daughter and I attended a performance of Opera in Focus, and were mesmerized! It's a miniature Opera House where famous Operas are performed by incredible Puppets that look and move exactly like real people! It is completely amazing. Personally, I have never been too fond of Opera, but you will be surprised by how articulate and lifelike these puppets are. Your jaw will drop. The elaborate sets that the puppets perform in look exactly like real places. The attention to detail is astounding! The invisible puppet orchestra is conducted by an Arturo Toscanini look-alike, and the illusion of real opera is even further realized by puppet spectators viewing the performance from balconies. My daughter was also in awe of the performance, & has been begging to go back ever since, so it's also great for kids. [Ronald Brewster, 06/03/2003]