Marilyn Monroe in Popular Culture - Opera

Opera

  • Marilyn (1980) by Lorenzo Ferrero
  • Marilyn (1993) by Ezra Laderman and Norman Rosten for the New York City Opera
  • Anyone Can See I Love You (2010) by Marilyn Bowering and Gavin Bryars
  • Tommy (1972), she is referenced in the scene with the healing church, where the pastor was played by Eric Clapton

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