Ariadne auf Naxos

Hilarity and misadventure ensue when two productions—one a grand opera and the other a comedic farce—are forced to perform their shows simultaneously. For our annual opera production we present an enchanting masterpiece by Richard Strauss which satirizes showbusiness as it explores the widest range of musical and theatrical possibility, from monumental Greek Tragedy to irreverent Commedia dell’arte.

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Sung in German with English supertitles

Cast

Felicia Moore

Ariadne

Soprano

Errin Duane Brooks

Bacchus

Tenor

Brandie Sutton

Zerbinetta

Soprano

Justin Austin

Harlequin

Baritone

Andrew Potter

Truffaldino

Bass

Abi Levis

Composer

Soprano

John Taylor Ward

Music Master

Baritone

Bernard Holcomb

Dancing Master

Tenor

Jeremiah Sanders

Lackey

Baritone

David Walton

Brighella

Tenor

Jasmin White

Dryad

Mezzo-Soprano

JJ Hudson

Director

Stage Director

Christian Reif

Conductor

Conductor

Miran Kim

Concertmaster

Metropolitan Opera Orchestra