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Hansel and Gretel Hansel and Gretel

November 17 – December 15, 2018

An original LA Opera production

At the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel

"A fantasy world audiences will be happy to join."
LA Times

This production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s enchanting classic was conducted by James Conlon in a revival of Doug Fitch’s dreamlike production, full of fantastical sets and elaborate special effects. The cast was led by our very own Susan Graham, making her role debut as the Witch.

Cast

Hansel
Sasha Cooke
Gretel
Witch
Susan Graham
Mother
Melody Moore
Father
Craig Colclough
Sandman
Taylor Raven
Dew Fairy
Sarah Vautour

Creative Team

Conductor
James Conlon
Director / Designer
Doug Fitch
Lighting
Duane Schuler
Children's Chorus
Fernando Malvar-Ruiz

Behind the Curtain: Susan Graham, The Witch in “Hansel and Gretel,” with Brian Lauritzen

Production made possible with generous support from The Okun Family in memory of Milton, and from GRoW @ Annenberg. Susan Graham's appearance made possible by generous support from The Eva and Marc Stern Principal Artists Fund.

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