Gershwin Double Bill

“Of Thee I Sing” – a fictional lampoon through a 1930’s presidential campaign by way of a beauty pageant, a marriage, and some corn muffins – and its sequel, “Let ‘Em Eat Cake” – a dystopian ultimatum plot hatched by a sore-loser president after failing re-election to either overturn the recent depression-era election or overturn the government – bring us an opportunity to revel in a timely critique of America's presidential tradition with a healthy dose of humor along the way. While neither of the pieces are frequently performed today, some songs may be familiar (especially “Who Cares?” and “Love is Sweeping the Country”). Odyssey Opera with Boston Modern Orchestra Project present a special opportunity to participate in the full sequel set, just in time for a very real election… This performance runs approximately 150 mins.