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Trouble in Tahiti
Discover the sharp wit and striking honesty of TROUBLE IN TAHITI, a bold and intimate work by Leonard Bernstein. Set in the picture-perfect suburbs of 1950s America, this one-act opera peels back the glossy façade of domestic bliss to reveal the quiet frustrations and emotional distance within a seemingly ideal marriage.
At the center are Sam and Dinah, a couple struggling to connect amid the pressures of modern life, their conversations missing each other at every turn. Meanwhile, a bright, jazzy vocal trio cheerfully sells a dream of happiness and harmony, offering a stark contrast to the loneliness unfolding beneath the surface. Blending satire, sophistication, and a richly expressive score, TROUBLE IN TAHITI invites audiences to look closer at what it really means to have it all—and what happens when something vital is missing.
Written by Leonard Bernstein
By arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., Sole Agent for Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Company LLC, publisher and copyright owner.
TROUBLE IN TAHITI includes some mature content themes.
For tickets call 718-390-3259 or visit wagner.edu/performing-arts/event/trouble-in-tahiti/2026-10-08.
The Pajama Game
Step into the lively world of THE PAJAMA GAME, where love and labor collide in the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory! As workers rally for a long-overdue raise, tensions rise between management and the union, right as sparks begin to fly between the new superintendent and an outspoken union leader. Their budding romance quickly becomes tangled in the factory’s high-stakes dispute, leading to plenty of comedic twists, heartfelt moments, and clever scheming.
Audiences can expect a perfect mix of romance, humor, and dazzling production numbers, including favorites like “Steam Heat” and “Hernando’s Hideaway.” With colorful characters, snappy dialogue, and energetic choreography, THE PAJAMA GAME delivers laughs and a message about standing up for what you believe in—without missing a beat.
Book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell
Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross
Based on the novel "7 1/2 cents" by Richard Bissell
THE PAJAMA GAME includes some mature content themes.
THE PAJAMA GAME is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied MTI. www.mtishows.com
For tickets call 718-390-3259 or visit wagner.edu/performing-arts/event/the-pajama-game/2026-10-01.