Virginia Opera: Hansel and Gretel

A fairy-tale adventure with danger, wonder, and one wicked witch.

Join two adventurous siblings as they wander into the forest in search of food―only to become lost as night falls. The next morning, they discover a gingerbread house so tempting they can’t resist taking a bite… until they realize it belongs to a cunning witch with a very wicked plan. Filled with glowing, storybook music and enchanting moments of humor, wonder, and suspense, Hansel and Gretel follows the brother-and-sister duo as they use their wits to escape danger and find their way home. This iconic Brothers Grimm fairytale will provide a heartwarming, imaginative journey perfect for audiences of every age.

Engelbert Humperdinck – premiered 1893

Sung in English with English captions
Conducted by Brandon Eldredge
Directed by Stephanie Havey
Scenic Design by Steven C. Kemp
The orchestra for this production is provided by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
Children’s Chorus Provided by Virginia Children’s Chorus