Commissioned and produced by Monk Parrots (New York)
Music by Peter Stopschinski
Libretto by Kirk Lynn
Direction and Production Design by Luke Landric Leonard
Photos by Corey Torpie Photography
All rights reserved, Copyright 2014

This world-premiere opera celebrates the improbable life of Bum Phillips, a National Football League legend and American icon. Inspired by Phillips' motivational skills and homespun principles, this epic portrait of Bum Phillips pushes the boundaries of where and for whom opera is staged.

"a tour de force...undoubtedly - a fine evening's entertainment." - The New York Times

"This is not your typical night at the opera...unique, audacious, quirky, a proud underdog striving to succeed on its own terms." - USA Today Sports

"The opera world would be wise to take notice of Bum Phillips. It's exactly that kind of opera that can build bridges to non-traditional audiences." - Maxamoo

"You're in for a treat 'cause there's a lot of talent on view in this production...The music by composer Peter Stopschinski is stunning...it's bound for even bigger venues and accolades." - The Artsy Voyager

Production History

Texas Premiere, September 24, 2015, The Stafford Centre, Stafford, Texas
World Premiere, March 12-30, 2014, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, New York
Act One Workshop, January-February 2013, Long Island University Post Campus