Utah OperaHumperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel

Utah Opera Presents
Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel

DATES and TIMES:
Jan 18, 2025 (7:30PM), 20 (7PM), 22 (7PM), 24 (7:30PM), 26 (2PM)

VENUE:
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
50 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101

SYNOPSIS:
Stephanie Rhodes Russell, conductor
Kyle Lang, director
Melanie Malinka, children’s choir director
Sarah Coit, Hansel
Maureen McKay, Gretel
Frederick Ballentine, The Witch
Choristers of The Madeleine Choir School
Utah Symphony

This enchanting opera follows the adventures of the courageous siblings Hansel and Gretel as they navigate the treacherous forest and confront the powerful forces that threaten to engulf them. As Hansel and Gretel strive to outwit The Witch and find their way home, their bond of sibling love serves as a powerful force against the darkness that surrounds them.

Through its evocative music and heartwarming narrative, Hansel and Gretel explores the enduring power of love and resilience in the face of adversity—making it an ideal opera to experience together with your biological or chosen family.

Rating: Rated PG for mildly spooky themes.

Run Time: (TBC)

Sung in German with English supertitles

Announce/Subscriptions On Sale: March 12, 2024
Design-A-Series & Group Tickets On Sale: May 30, 2024
Single-performance Tickets On-Sale: August 1, 2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. More information can be found at https://utahopera.org/plan-your-visit/capitol-theatre-accessibility/.

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals age five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at utahopera.org.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
Opera Talks – One hour before each performance, ticket holders are invited to join Utah Opera Principal Coach Carol Anderson to learn more about the production at a free talk in the Capitol Room of the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre. The talk will also be available online here.

Learn Before You Go – Read about the history, music, storyline, and more, through an online multiple-part learning course at https://utahopera.org/explore/posts/online-learning/.

Post Opera Q&A – Join Utah Opera’s Artistic Director to discuss Utah Opera’s production of the opera following each performance in the Capitol Room.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.