NOOA Premier of NEW English language opera The Cook-Off in celebration of Southern Food & Beverage Museum ’s 20th Anniversary--and in honor of the retirement of SoFAB’s founder Liz Williams.  The Cook-Off will premier in two back-to-back performances in the SoFAB’s main Museum gallery at 11:30 AM and 2:00 pm. on Sunday, December 8, to the musical accompaniment of members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

With Music by Shawn Okpebholo and Text by Mark Campbell, the new opera features three competitors from the nation’s favorite fictional cooking show, “America Loves Food”, as they battle it out to make the best version of a classic comfort food: macaroni & cheese!

The 11:30 AM performance will include a special curated brunch in SoFAB’s restaurant space.   Tickets are available at www.neworleansopera.org.