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Opera Philadelphia's 50th Season Premieres Unique Tilda Swinton Project

2/4/2026

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Story summary

Opera Philadelphia premieres 'Complications in Sue' in its 50th season.
The project originated as an idea by Tilda Swinton and Justin Vivian Bond, who envisioned both portraying the same character.
Anthony Roth Costanzo, Opera Philadelphia's general director and Bond's friend, pursued the project and contacted Michael R. Jackson to develop it.
Jackson is known for 'A Strange Loop' and notes the balance between creativity and business demands in musical theater.

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Story summary

Opera Philadelphia premieres 'Complications in Sue' in its 50th season.
The project originated as an idea by Tilda Swinton and Justin Vivian Bond, who envisioned both portraying the same character.
Anthony Roth Costanzo, Opera Philadelphia's general director and Bond's friend, pursued the project and contacted Michael R. Jackson to develop it.
Jackson is known for 'A Strange Loop' and notes the balance between creativity and business demands in musical theater.