Music by Engelbert Humperdinck
Libretto by Adelheid Wette
Presented in English with English subtitles.
Journey into a magical forest, where hope shines brightest in the darkest moments.
With unforgettable characters and vivid musical storytelling, this beloved fairytale comes to life in Humperdinck’s lush, romantic score. At once whimsical and deeply moving, this timeless opera celebrates resilience, the power of family, and the triumph of innocence over evil.
For information on the family performances of Hansel and Gretel, please click here.
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CAST
Coming Soon!
The Annapolis Opera Chorus
Sophie Michelle Clarke
Louanna Colon
Ashlee Hoffman
Danielle Jellerette
Cassidy Dixon
Natasha Ramirez Farr
J.P. Gorski
Henry Hubbard
Linda Liu
Sophia Merbaum
Katie Procell
Michelle Ravitsky
Henry Hubbard
James Huchla
Denique Isaac
Danielle Jellerette
Kellen Johnson
Brandon Shaw McKnight
Lachlan Miller
Carol Lord Openhym
Donna Tatro
Caroline Sykes
Natalie Turner
Emma Leigh Webster
Alicia Woodberry
Lachlan Miller
Carol Lord Openhym
Mairin Srygley
Nicole Stover
Donna Tatro
creative team
COMING SOON!
Craig Kier
Conductor
Katherine M. Carter
Director
Chris Brusberg
Production Manager & Lighting Designer
Edward T. Morris
Production Designer
Sharlene Clinton
Wardrobe Supervisor
Brian Richard Donoghue
Stage Manager
Mel Mader
Assistant Stage Manager
Pei-Hsuan Lin
Principal Coach/
Pianist
JoAnn Kulesza
Chorus Master
Priscilla Bruce
Wig/Makeup Designer
OPERA INSIGHT SERIES
Our popular Opera Insight Series events are presentations on a variety of topics related to our operas and programming. Featuring renowned guest speakers who are well-versed in their topic of discussion, each Opera Insight event aims to provide audiences with a larger depth and breadth of knowledge about a production.
Don’t wait to reserve your seat! Space is limited, and these events do sell out. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. If you would like to register after this time, please email vmangum@annapolisopera.org.
Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel
Speaker: Craig Kier, Artistic & Music Director
Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3 PM
Maryland Hall, Room 205 | 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD
This event is FREE to attend; pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Premiered two days before Christmas in 1893 in Weimar, Germany, and conducted by Richard Strauss, Humperdinck’s opera was widely acknowledged as an immediate masterpiece. Based on the well-known Grimm fairy tale, the work is deeply rooted in Richard Wagner’s musical style. Humperdinck met Wagner at the age of 25, and his influence is undeniable—just as the breathtaking beauty of the music written for this unforgettable score. Join Maestro Kier as he explores what makes this work such a masterpiece and why its music is considered some of the most sublime in the operatic canon.
Enchanted Ever After: The Power of Fairytales in Popular Culture
Speaker: Sharon Lanasa, Assistant Branch Manager of the Odenton Regional Library
Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3 PM
Maryland Hall, Room 205 | 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD
This event is FREE to attend; pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
From the stories collected by the Brothers Grimm to fantastical creations on the silver screen, the power of fairytales has endured for hundreds of years across continents and cultures. Join us for a discussion about the evolution of fairytales, from oral storytelling to musical theater and Walt Disney adaptations.
Hansel and Gretel Pre-Performance Discussion
Speaker: Nicole Steinberg, Ph.D.
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2 PM
Maryland Hall, Room 205 | 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD
This event is FREE to attend; pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Though fantastical, the classic Grimm Brothers fairy tales are not for the faint of heart. Join musicologist Nicole Steinberg for an engaging discussion of Humperdinck’s richly orchestrated adaptation of Hansel and Gretel, exploring German folk tradition and musical style.
Hansel and Gretel Artist-Talk Back
Speaker: Craig Kier, Artistic & Music Director, and the cast of Hansel and Gretel
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Maryland Hall, Main Theater | 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD
This event is FREE to attend.
Join Annapolis Opera’s Artistic and Music Director, Craig Kier, with members of the cast for a brief conversation following the Sunday matinee performance of Hansel and Gretel. This conversation will commence shortly after the performance concludes. Guests are encouraged to move downstage to the front of the theater where the Q&A will be held.