Fr. John Schlegel, S.J.,Creighton University President, portrays the legendary Paul Bunyan in this colorful production that includes a cast of singing trees, wild geese, cowboy cooks, Swedish loggers, cats on roller blades, a tap dancing Western Union boy, a blues quartet, a Country and Western balladeer, a chorus of lumberjacks, farmers and frontier women and Paul’s daughter, "Tiny". Written as an ode to America, Paul Bunyan allegorically follows the growth of the country from virgin forest to settlement and cultivation, and leaves us with a touching message.

This internationally praised production from Glimmerglass Opera and New York City Opera was broadcast nationally on Live From Lincoln Center—and conducted by Stewart Robertson—when it was first produced. Singing its praises, Time Magazine critic wrote, "Move over, Oklahoma!" Paul Bunyan is a full length operetta ideal for children 11 years and older and is a work widely embraced largely by adult audiences.