HILMA

A WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW GEORGES
WORDS BY KATE SCELSA
MUSIC BY ROBERT M. JOHANSON
DIRECTED BY MORGAN GREEN

On Stage at the Wilma June 4–23, 2024

The early 20th century queer mystic and artist Hilma af Klint channeled hundreds of paintings through messages from otherworldly forces, hoping to communicate the mysteries of the universe. Only recently rediscovered and hailed as one of the first-ever abstract artists, she worked in obscurity during a time that was not yet ready to receive her message. This contemporary opera – with a score that mixes genres including opera, rock, pop, and musical theater– wrestles with the hubris and humility that fueled one woman’s spiritual quest.

Ticket Link: https://wilmatheater.org/event/hilma/

PRIDE NIGHT - Wednesday, June 5th

Hilma Pride Night is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ art and community, scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in tandem with the evening performance of Hilma. The event aims to recognize and uplift queer artists in Philadelphia, inspired by the legacy of Hilma af Klint, an underrecognized queer artist. This event will provide a platform for LGBTQ+ artists to showcase and sell their art, creating a meaningful space for visibility and celebration. Event begins at 6pm in the Wilma lobby cafe and continue at intermission and after the show.

Ticket Link: https://wilmatheater.org/event/hilma/