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Dead Man Walking comes to Opera Idaho

From book to film to opera, "Dead Man Walking" tackles the age old theme of redemption in a new way.

Broadcast on:
20 Apr 2022

Two hands hold a slim white rope with a dangling wooden cross.
Image from Opera Idahos "Dead Man Walking" show. ( Opera Idaho)

Opera Idaho is continuing its 49th season with a modern American piece, “Dead Man Walking.”

It’s based on Sister Helen Prejean's acclaimed 1993 memoir of the same name, which tells of her time working with death row inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.

Conductor Sara Jobin and general director Mark Junkert join Idaho Matters to talk more about the upcoming performance.