"Although this work is considered a modern opera, the action in The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay takes place during World War II. Two Jewish cousins work together to create an anti-fascist superhero, the "Escapist." They hope the comic book adventures they write inspire others to fight against Nazism. The three distinct settings where the plot unfolds allow the audience to experience New York City, Prague, and a comic book reality."
"The opera The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay is based on a book of the same name, written by Michael Chabon. This critically acclaimed historical fiction novel was a New York Times bestseller and a 2001 Pulitzer Prize winner. Adapting it for the stage was no easy feat, but Gene Scheer tackled the libretto while Mason Bates composed the score."
The Metropolitan Opera will premiere a Live in HD presentation of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET in select theaters. The opera is set during World War II and follows two Jewish cousins who create an anti-fascist superhero called the "Escapist" to inspire resistance against Nazism. The narrative moves through New York City, Prague, and a comic-book reality. The work adapts Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Gene Scheer wrote the libretto and Mason Bates composed the score, incorporating electronic music influences alongside operatic composition.
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