Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel

OVERVIEW

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: PG

Sung in German with English supertitles.

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ARTISTS

Stephanie Rhodes Russell
conductor

Kyle Lang
stage director & choreographer

Austin McWilliams
assistant conductor

Melanie Malinka
children’s chorus director

Sarah Coit
Hansel

Maureen McKay
Gretel

Freddie Ballentine
The Witch

Aubrey Adams-McMillan
Gertrude (the mother)

Gabriel Preisser
Peter (the father)

Sarah Scofield
Sandman

Stephanie Chee
Dew Fairy

Driscoll Otto
lighting designer

The Madeleine Choir School

Utah Symphony