A Thousand Splendid Suns @ Seattle Opera (Seattle Center)

Based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini
Music by Sheila Silver; Libretto by Stephen Kitsakos
Directed by Roya Sadat

Beauty. Sacrifice. Resilience. Seattle Opera World Premiere. Set against Afghanistan’s volatile history, this new opera tells the breathtaking story of Mariam and Laila, two Afghan women. Brought together under the brutal Taliban rule, the bond between Laila and Mariam leads to unthinkable sacrifices, and ultimately, one family’s survival.

Tickets ($42-$206) here.