UConn Opera Theater presents Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel on Saturday, January 30th at 7:30pm and Sunday, January 31st at 3:00pm at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus.
Hansel and Gretel brings to life the famous German fairy tale as told by the Brothers Grimm. A brother and sister take a journey through the woods that leads them to a house made of candy, inhabited by a fearsome witch.
Cast:
Hansel: Caroline O’Dwyer
Gretel: Katelyn Lewis
Father: Ryan F. Burns
Mother: Tiffany Jackson
Sandman: Jordan Swett
Dew Fairy: Candice Chung
The Witch: Spencer Hamlin
Production Team:
Michelle Hendrick – Stage Direction
Dr. Brett Hodgdon – Music Direction
Maureen Freedman – Set and Costume Design
Andrew Berardi – Lighting Design
Jan Zimmerman – Production Manager
Dr. Constance Rock – Producer
The opera will run for two performances on Saturday, January 30th at 7:30pm and Sunday, January 31st at 3:00pm.
Ticket Information:
$20 General Admission
$14 Seniors and Staff
$10 Students
Available at the Jorgensen Box Office: (860) 486-4226
Online: jorgensen.uconn.edu
For more information, contact: Dr. Constance Rock at 860-486-2684 / constance.rock@uconn.edu