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 24×18″ silkscreen print by Gabriel Flores on archival French paper.