Perfect Lives (1984)
An opera for television
Set in the American Midwest, Perfect Lives is “about” bank robbery, cocktail lounges, geriatric love, adolescent elopement, the changing of the light at sundown, et al. One of the definitive text-sound compositions of the late 20th century, it has been called "the most influential music/theater/literary work of the 1980s".
Top Cast
Robert Ashley
"R" Narrator
“Blue” Gene Tyranny
Buddy "The World’s Greatest Piano Player"
Jill Kroesen
Isolde
David Van Tieghem
"D" The Captain of The Football Team / Chorus
FAQ about Perfect Lives
What is Perfect Lives about?
Set in the American Midwest, Perfect Lives is “about” bank robbery, cocktail lounges, geriatric love, adolescent elopement, the changing of the light at sundown, et al. One of the definitive text-sound compositions of the late 20th century, it has been called "the most…
When was Perfect Lives released?
Perfect Lives was released in 1984.
What genres does Perfect Lives belong to?
Perfect Lives is categorised as TV Movie, Music.
Who stars in Perfect Lives?
The cast of Perfect Lives includes Robert Ashley, “Blue” Gene Tyranny, Jill Kroesen, David Van Tieghem.