#OdysseyOpera’s production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s #opera The Last Savage is praised in Opera’s June 2026 issue, “For the Odyssey Opera presentation, partnering with @bmop… The cast was uniformly excellent… The fine Odyssey chorus wore multiple hats — singing wonderfully, arranging props and taking on many bit parts. The conductor Gil Rose led a spirited, committed performance of this delightful operatic gem.”
📸 Winslow Townson
Voyagers, here are a few of *many* memorable moments from our production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s #opera buffa, The Last Savage, performed in collab with @bmop. We’re so glad you could experience this underappreciated masterwork!
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Conductor • Gil Rose
Stage Director • Eve Summer
Costume Design • Brooke Stanton
Lighting Design • Christopher Ostrom
HWMU Design • Rachel Padula
Photography • Winslow Townson
Production details and program • resources link in bio
At The Arts Fuse, Aaron Keebaugh praises “Odyssey Opera’s recent staging, in collaboration with @bmop, of Menotti’s The Last Savage at the Huntington Avenue Theatre [as] a reminder of why the composer struck such a popular chord during the 20th century… #OdysseyOpera’s fine cast of singers delivered all the moments of lampoon with striking appeal… All told, The Last Savage delivered good tunes, a delightfully twisted story, and all-around cheer.” • https://artsfuse.org/326192/opera-review-odyssey-operas-the-last-savage-finds-wit-and-warmth-in-menottis-madcap-satire/
Kevin Wells gives five of five stars at Bachtrack. “ #OdysseyOpera’s production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s 1963 opera The Last Savage convincingly makes the case that its time has come,” he acclaims. “Singers and action were front and center and, thanks to universally clear diction, made the supertitles superfluous… Odyssey’s cast of stalwarts, including the chorus and choristers who took on solo parts, colorfully embodied their characters. ★★★★★” • https://bachtrack.com/review-menotti-last-savage-odyssey-opera-boston-march-2026
Reviewer Lee Eiseman praises #OdysseyOpera’s production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Last Savage in The Boston Musical Intelligencer, writing, “Every word came across in the dry, speech-friendly theater… Gil Rose considerately presided over a company of singers with comic and vocal genius and players who can make any composer sound great. They have shown doubters that Menotti is now an unabashed rather than a guilty pleasure.” • https://classical-scene.com/2026/03/14/menotti-skewers/
Voyagers, tonight’s the night! The Last Savage pays a visit to #Boston. We’ve thoroughly entertained ourselves with this brilliant satire from Gian Carlo Menotti, and hope we bring you just as much enjoyment.
Still need tickets? Save 20% with code OO20off • https://secure.bostontheatrescene.com/30925/30926
This #OdysseyOpera performance is presented in partnership with our friends at @bmop.
This debutante’s on a mission. 💍
Come enjoy Gian Carlo Menotti’s hilarous #opera buffa, The Last Savage, with #Boston’s @Odysseyopera this weekend! Use promo code OO20off to save 20% on tickets • https://www.bostontheatrescene.com/shows-and-events/the-last-savage/
Voyagers, when the poster goes up, #opera gets real.
Still need tickets? With promo code OO20off, save 20% on seats to enjoy #OdysseyOpera’s presentation of The Last Savage this Friday, March 13 • https://www.bostontheatrescene.com/shows-and-events/the-last-savage/
Voyagers, the #lighting design for this production is eye-poppingly gorgeous. If #opera’s your fancy and #color your craze, then Menotti’s the Last Savage is sure to tickle both. This Friday, March 13, from $35. Students $15 • https://odysseyopera.org/the-last-savage/
Today, everything begins to come together for Menotti’s #opera The Last Savage when #OdysseyOpera and @bmop assemble at the Huntington Theatre. Here, a glimpse of Maestro Gil Rose as he preps for rehearsal.
Tickets for Friday, March 13, from $35. Students $15 • https://odysseyopera.org/the-last-savage/
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Alecia Batson (she/her)