CAIN

CAIN is a reimagined ballet-opera that will premiere at the Marigny Opera House in September 2026. The music is a resurrection of the 1707 oratorio “Caino, overo il primo omicidio” by Alessandro Scarlatti - one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era. This virtually unknown baroque gem will take on new life as a fully staged ballet-opera, reworked and directed by the Marigny Opera Ballet’s new Artistic Director Bogdan Mynka and original choreography by Resident Choreographer Amalia Najera, bringing together some of New Orleans’ finest dancers, designers, musicians, singers, and storytellers, as well as select talent from around the world. CREATIVE TEAM THE CAST Caino: Claudio Caverni Abello: Caleb Chesson Eva: Haley Whitney Adamo: Bogdan Mynka Dio: Claire Shackleton Lucifero: Steve Valenzuela Angel: Talia Sigismondi Angel: Kayla Estipular Fallen Angel: Nyna Moore Fallen Angel: Emma Courish THE ORCHESTRA Violin I - Kate Walter Violin II - Gabrielle Fischler Violin III - Elizabeth Cunha Viola - Sixto Franco Cello - Jake Fowler Double Bass - Russell Thompson Harpsichord - Paul Weber General ticket benefits include: • first access to extra comfort seating (late arrivals forgo this access) • advance notices and information about upcoming performances • invitations to certain special events at the hall • switch attendance dates up to one week before performances, or until dates are sold out VIP benefits include: • priority best view seating • reserved comfort seating • limited edition, hand-pulled 24x18" silkscreen print by Gabriel Flores on archival French paper.