John Steinbeckยs famous novel The Grapes of Wrath gets the musical treatment in todayยs Houston premiere of the show at The Edythe Bates Old Moores Opera Center. (The music doesnยt change the story, though; itยs still a heartbreaking tale.) 7:30 p.m. April 3, 4 and 6, and 2 p.m. April 5. Moores Opera House. For information, call 713-743-3313 or visit www.music.uh.edu/opera. $10 to $15.
Fri., April 3, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., April 4, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., April 5, 2 p.m.; Mon., April 6, 7:30 p.m., 2009
This article appears in Apr 2-8, 2009.