(© Carlita Sari) Elijah Moshinsky’s production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s (not to be mixed up with the British pop star!) “Hänsel & Gretel” premiered at the Sydney Opera House in 1992 to great acclaim and its first revival took place a few days ago. Considering that this delightful work features as No. 9 on Bachtrack’s worldwide review of most performed operas {…}
Opera Australia is set to present Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” The opera, which opens on Jan. 27 and runs through Feb. 28, 2026, will be performed for the first time in two decades. Elijah Moshinsky’s legendary production will be revived by Claudia Osborne, who will direct. Meanwhile, Tahu Matheson will conduct. The cast will include mezzo-soprano Margaret Plummer as Hansel, {…}
As a result of high demand, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) has released additional tickets for its second annual Family Day, featuring a special presentation of Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” The event, set for Feb. 14, 2026 starting at 11 a.m. at the Wortham Theater Center’s Brown Theater, will be directed by mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke. The opera will be performed {…}
The Bronx Opera is set to present Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” The work will be shown on Jan. 31 and Feb. 2 at the Lovinger Theater/Lehman College in The Bronx. The work will be conducted by conductor Michael Spierman. The opera will be sung in English When Humperdinck composed the work he described it as a Marchenoper (fairy-tale opera) and {…}
Montclair State University is set to present “Hansel and Gretel” this December. The Humperdinck work will be presented in English on Dec. 7, 2024 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Lith Ashforth and Hailey Ji each get a performance as Gretel, while Inhye Choi and Mia Grizzuti split the showcases as Hansel. Camryn Dewa and Arianna Joseph are Gertrude, Deinol {…}
(Photos sourced from CNO’s official WeChat account) China National Opera (CNO)’s “Hansel and Gretel” premiered on July 6th and 7th, 2024, presenting an intriguing paradox. As the first full-stage production of this beloved opera in China, it simultaneously feels both foreign and familiar. Sung in German, and largely faithful to the original, this production might seem an unlikely candidate for {…}
Lyric Opera of Orange County is set to present a Spanglish version of Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” this May. The production, which will be conducted by Bruno Bastos do Nascimento, will feature Camila Lima as Gretel and Anna Caplan in her company debut as Hansel. Other cast members include Sonja Krenek as the mother and the witch with Jose Luis {…}
The Shakespeare Opera Theatre will present “Hansel and Gretel” in time for the holiday season. The opera will star Kate Moss and Julia Silva in the title roles. Joining them are Amanda Wyand, Alicia Woodberry, and JP Gorski as the Witch, Gertrude, and Peter, respectively. Other cast members include Jordan Gilbert and Chuanyuan Liu. The covers for the production include {…}
Purchase College Opera is set to present “Hansel and Gretel” this holiday season. The opera, which will open on Dec. 7, 2023 and runs through Dec. 10 for a total of four performances, will feature students in the Conservatory of Music’s Voice and Opera Studies department. “’Hansel and Gretel’ is an enchanting introduction to opera for young audiences and a {…}
(Credit: Kirsten C. Kunkle) Wilmington Concert Opera is set to present “Hansel and Gretel” as part of its “Back to Before” season series. The opera, which opens on Nov. 10 with a sensory friendly performance on Nov. 12, 2023, will be conducted by Timothy Crawford (who will also perform at the piano), and directed by Renee Macdonald. The showcase is {…}
The Pacific Opera Project is set to encore its production of Humperdinck’s “Hansel & Gretel.” After opening in August at the Descanso Gardens, the production will return between Sept. 9 and Sept. 24, 2023 at the Kings Road Park. The opera will be presented in English. Cast members include mezzo-soprano Christine Li as Hansel, soprano Tiffany Ho as Gretel, mezzo-soprano {…}
