This opera tells the story of 'The Central Park Five,' Donald Trump's role included

In 1989, Trump took out full-page newspaper ads demanding the death penalty "for roving bands of wild criminals." The Detroit Opera decided to program this work long before the presidential election.

May 10, 2025 - 11:24
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This opera tells the story of 'The Central Park Five,' Donald Trump's role included
Justin Hopkins, left, Nathan Granner, David Morgans, Markel Reed and ChazThe Central Park Five on May 10, 16 and 18'/>

In 1989, Trump took out full-page newspaper ads demanding the death penalty "for roving bands of wild criminals." The Detroit Opera decided to program this work long before the presidential election.

(Image credit: Austin T. Richey)