Kanye West Shares Plot For His Upcoming Opera

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Kanye West’s opera “Nebuchadnezzar” is premiering tonight. Ahead of the opening night, the rap icon has shared details of the plot.

The show will be hosted at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Tickets range from as little as $20 all the way up to $600. It has been donned an “innovative performance” which brings the ancient opera to life through different art forms.

The official press release of the opera reads: “Nebuchadnezzar is an original opera, based on the biblical story of the Babylonian King from the Book of Daniel. Set in the 6th century BC, the Book of Daniel recounts Nebuchadnezzar’s transition from wicked, imperious, self-declared ruler to a true believer who finds salvation in his faith.”

“West conceived of this opera as an expression of his commitment to both his faith and ever-expanding musical palette,” the description continues. “Nebuchadnezzar brings together elements from different worlds, including opera, fine art, modern dance, and gospel music, to create an innovative performance structure.

The press release concludes: “West’s sound is the bridge between these art forms.”

If you want to buy tickets for West’s opera, you can still do so here.