Maurice Sendak (1928-2012), Ship (Nutcracker, 1984, gouache and graphite pencil on paper © The Maurice Sendak Foundation. The Morgan Library & Museum, Bequest of Maurice Sendak, 2013, 2013.107:289. Photography by Janny Chiu, 2018.
Museums & GalleriesMidtown East
Drawing the Curtain: Maurice Sendak’s Designs for Opera and Ballet
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Description
Although best known for Where the Wild Things Are and other iconic children's works, Maurice Sendak had a prolific career in set and costume design. This exhibit, the first dedicated to his work in the field, includes nearly 150 objects. You'll find storyboards, sketches, designs and dioramas from productions such as Mozart’s Magic Flute, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and even an opera based on Where the Wild Things Are.
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Features
Genre
- Opera
Type
- Art Galleries
- Culture & History
- Museums
- Live Music
Seasonal
- Summer
Accessibility
- Assistive Listening System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Amenities
- Has Restaurant Amenity