The Beggar’s Opera

Summary

In the urban underworld of thieves, con artists, and corrupt officials, the charming highwayman Macheath finds himself caught between the two women who love him and their fathers, who’d rather see him dead. Set to the street songs of the day, John Gay’s wickedly funny piece has entertained generations with razor-sharp wit and a cast of gloriously disreputable characters. The work that inspired Brecht and Weill’s The Threepenny Opera, this subversive classic proves that the powerful and the criminal have always had more in common than either would like to admit.

Performance Dates & Times

Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m.
Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 1 at 2 p.m.

Ticketing

Tickets will go on sale near the start of the fall semester.

Tickets may be purchased at the theatre on the day of performance, subject to availability. Please note, the USC Ticket Office is cashless. USC students must log into their USC Ticket Office student account in order to receive special discounted student pricing.

Program

In alignment with the University’s commitment to sustainability, programs for all SDA productions are available digitally. Audience members may scan a QR code at the theatre, or visit dramaticarts.usc.edu/digital-programs to view the production’s program.
A limited number of printed programs are available upon request at the theatre.

Content Warning

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Additional Information

This event is open to all. The USC School of Dramatic Arts operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.