In February 2013, the opera found its Chicago premiere at Northwestern University through the Bienen School of Music. The production was directed by Michael Ehrman, conducted by Hal France, and featured guest baritone Robert Orth reprising his role of Uncle John, which he sang with the premiere cast in 2007. Opera Theatre of St. Louis premiered a reduced, two-act version of the opera in May 2017.
The opera had its Chicago introduction at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music in February 2013, led by Michael Ehrman and Hal France, with guest baritone Robert Orth reperforming his role as Uncle John from the initial 2007 production. Opera Theatre of St. Louis presented a simplified, two-act version of the opera in May 2017.