Sex and redemption take center stage in this groundbreaking operatic adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s quintessential 1980s novel, “Bonfire of the Vanities.” This raucous tale of ambition, racism, and greed follows Wall Street bond trader Sherman McCoy at the top of his game. However, just as he scores his highest bonus, he gets sucked into a scandal that causes his marriage and career to disintegrate. Originally conceived by Wolfe as a serialized novel in the style of Charles Dickens, it was published in 27 installments in Rolling Stone magazine. Composer Stefania de Kenessey’s high-octane opera, infused with a rock edge, sizzles with electrifying performances. Baritone Randal Turner shines as Sherman McCoy, propelled by the caustic script and direction of Michael Bergmann.
