‘The show must go on’: Honoring on “A River Runs Through It” 50 years later
via Fairfield Sun Times
Norman Maclean’s acclaimed novella is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The book significantly influenced Montana’s culture by popularizing fly fishing and driving local environmental protection efforts.
Opera Montana is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Norman Maclean’s "A River Runs Through It" with a new opera adaptation set to premiere in Bozeman this September. The production blends country and jazz influences into a traditional operatic score to mirror the spirit of the novella and its deep roots in the region. Preview performances are touring the state this summer, including stops in Big Sky and at the Sweet Pea Festival, to highlight the story’s enduring impact on fly fishing and river conservation.