The Dallas Opera is set to present “Hansel and Gretel” starting on Oct. 28, 2022. The production, which will be subsequently live streamed on Nov. 5, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., will star Kangmin Justin Kim and Elena Villalón in the title roles, respectively. They will be joined by Mark Delavan and Patricia Racette as the father and mother; Racette will {…}
The Dallas Opera has announced that it will live stream its 2022-23 mainstage productions. The first opera that will stream is “Rigoletto” on Sunday, Oct. 16. Audiences will be able to watch the opera on thedallasopera.TV. Next up is “Hansel and Gretel” on Nov. 5, followed by “Cosí fan tutte” on April 1, 2022. The company also revealed that it {…}
Staatsoper Stuttgart is set to premiere a new production of “Hänsel and Gretel” starting on Feb. 6, 2022. The production will star soprano Rosie Aldridge as the witch with Josefin Feiler and Ida Ränzlöv in the title roles; the roles will be reprised by Natalie Karl, Esther Dierkes, and Diana Haller later in the run. Other cast members include Shigeo {…}
(Credit: Klaus Frahm) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that it will perform the Humperdinck’s opera “Hänsel und Gretel” on Dec. 25, 2012. The decision by the opera house comes on the heels of a cancelation of all performances of ballet “Jewels” and “Don Quixote” by the Staatsballett Berlin until at least Jan. 2, 2022 due to multiple COVID-19 cases {…}
Pacific Opera Project continues its 2021-22 fairytale-themed opera season with an outdoor presentation of Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” The production will be performed at Forest Lawn Glendale, California, and will be sung in English. The cast will include Kara Morgan as Hansel, Emily Rosenberg as Gretel, Erin Theodorakis as Mother, Daniel Scofield as Father, Melanie Ashkar as the Witch, Anastasia {…}
(Credit: Martin Sigmund) The Staatsoper Stuttgart has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal performances. Opera Premieres Paul Dessau’s “Die Verurteilung des Lukullus” opens the season. The complex work stars Friedemann Röhlig, Alina Adamski, Torsten Hofmann, Elliott Carlton Hines, Maria Theresa Ullrich, Linsey Coppens, Philipp Nicklaus, Heinz Göhrig, Jasper Leever, Laia Vallés, Clare Tunney, {…}
(Credit: https://www.papercitymag.com/) The Houston Grand Opera has announced that it will present Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera “Hansel and Gretel” on its digital platform on May 28, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. CT. The opera will feature mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce in the role of Hansel, soprano Raven McMillon in the role of Gretel, tenor Richard Trey Smagur as The Witch, mezzo-soprano Lindsay Kate-Brown {…}
Opera Orlando has announced an encore streaming presentation of Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” set for Friday, March 5, 2021. The opera stars Kyaunnee Richardson, Gloria Palermo, and Robyn Rocklein. This production features musicians from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and is filmed at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Entries in the “Encore!” series {…}
Opera Orlando continues its recently-launched “Encore!” series on Feb. 12, 2021, with Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” This new series records mainstage performances and makes them available online, with behind-the-scenes content, cast interviews, and more. In December of last year, Opera Orlando’s broadcast of “Die Fledermaus,” opened up new audiences for the company both in the U.S. and abroad, and the {…}
Opera Orlando’s Main Stage series will continue with a production of “Hansel & Gretel” by Engelbert Humperdinck. The showcase is set for performance on Jan. 29, 30, and 31, 2021 at the Dr. Phillips Center at the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater. The opera will then be broadcast as part of the company’s ENCORE! series on Feb. 12 through 26, {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper will celebrate the holiday season with a livestream of Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” The opera will be streamed on Dec. 24 and will include members of the State Opera ensemble Emily Pogorelc as Gretel and Kevin Conners as the Witch. The production will also star Tara Erraught as Hansel it will be conducted by Friedrich Haider. The {…}
