Set against the backdrop of 1950s idealized suburbia, Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti follows the less-than-happy marriage of Sam and Dinah as they navigate the complexities of love, ambition, marital communication and societal expectations. In this intoxicating blend of sultry jazz, biting satire, and raw emotion, Bernstein transports audiences to a time when societal pressures clashed with personal needs and desires.

With the resurgence of “toxic masculinity” and its “trad wife” counterpart, Trouble in Tahiti is the perfect cautionary tale for our times. From the expressive jazz trio to the haunting portrayal of fractured dreams, Trouble in Tahiti delivers a captivating exploration of the human condition that resonates long after the final note fades into the night.

Bernstein’s mini-masterpiece is counterbalanced by a new opera, Christopher Weiss and John de los Santos’ Service Provider, which hilariously delves deep into Trouble’s territory of missed opportunities and communication breakdowns in the age of cell phones.