The Tri-Cities Opera is set to present Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” as its opening opera of the 2026-27 season.

The opera will be performed between Oct 16 and 18 at the Tri-Cities Opera Center in Binghamton, New York.

Performed in English, the production will feature Kanade Motomura as Hansel, Kate Fogg as Gretel, Sofia Scattarreggia as the Witch, and Kevin Douglas Jasaitis as Father. Mayavati Prabhakar appears as the Dew
Fairy, with Danielle Yamashiro as the Sandman.

Patrick Hansen will serve as Stage Director, with Giovanni Reggioli as Music Director.

In a statement, John Rozzoni, General Director said, “Hansel and Gretel is a wonderful way to begin a season that celebrates powerful stories and unforgettable characters. It invites audiences to rediscover a story they may know while experiencing the magic, humor, and beauty of live opera together.”