University of Maryland School of Music Presents Opera on Joe Louis!

Here's an interesting connection between Boxing and the Performing Arts. The University of Maryland School of Music is presenting the world premiere of an opera based on the life of one of the great boxers of all time -- The "Brown Bomber" Joe Louis from April 17-25 at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland.

The opera is called "Shadowboxer" and it will trace the life of Louis from his days as America's Hero through the moments when the glory faded and the bills were due. The music is written by Frank Proto with libretto from John Chenault and will featured projected images, an onstage jazz band and a 12-member chorus.

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