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Every January, Hollywood's best and brightest, as well as some of the industry's smartest and skillful movie makers convene in Salt Lake City for the annual Sundance Film Festival. Strategically held a few weeks before the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, Sundance sets the stage for the films that are poised for receiving awards and brings attention to those that should be.

The theatrical cache of these seasoned performers coupled with their stellar musical abilities work together to convey an unforgettable electricity that ignites the tradition of the opera. The Utah Opera produces several performances each season, and every one of these works underscores the many talents of these gifted singers, actors and musicians. So instead of settling for the usual entertainment, revisit the tradition of the opera.