OVERVIEW

"Master Class," a play by Terrence McNally, with operatic performances, depicts opera legend Maria Callas leading a master class at Juilliard in the 1970s. The play is structured around Callas's interactions with her students, interspersed with her reflections on her life, career, and relationships. Callas, known for her demanding nature and sharp wit, offers both harsh critiques and insightful guidance to the aspiring singers. The play explores themes of artistic sacrifice, the emotional depth required in opera, and the legacy of a celebrated, yet troubled, artist.

MUSIC FROM

GIACOMO PUCCINI

GIUSEPPE VERDI

VINCENZO BELLINI

SHOWTIME: 7:30PM

Doors Open: 6:30PM

PLAY BY

TERRENCE McNALLY

PREMIERED

NOVEMBER 5, 1995

JOHN GOLDEN THEATRE, NYC

STAGE DIRECTOR

140 MINUTES

(including 20 minute intermission)

SHOWTIME: 2:30PM

Doors Open: 1:30PM

2.13.26

2.15.26

Matt Haney

Jennifer Eiffert as Maria Callas

Watch and listen as our Callas, Jennifer Eiffert, haunts the stage and teaches us about artistic sacrifice and the emotional depth opera requires.

ESTIMATED RUN TIME

FEATURING

RED CURTAIN AFFAIR

MASTER CLASS