Adams: Doctor Atomic 16 years old

John Adams’s mesmerizing score, in the powerful production of Penny Woolcock, tells the story of one of the pivotal moments in human history—the creation of the atomic bomb. Conducted by Alan Gilbert in his Met debut, this gripping opera presents the human face of the scientists, military men, and others who were involved in the project, as they wrestled with the implications of their work. Baritone Gerald Finley gives a powerful star turn in the title role as the brilliant J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Credits

Adams: Doctor Atomic Cast

Name	Character
Gerald Finley He was 48, now 64 years old	as J. Robert Oppenheimer
Richard Paul Fink	as Edward Teller

Adams: Doctor Atomic Crew

Name	Department
John Adams as Original Music Composer. He was 272 (90) years old when He died	Sound
Peter Sellars as Writer. He was 50 (now 67) years old	Writing