The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel
Dec 01, 1982 · 1h 43m
Director
Bruce Donnelly, Kirk BrowningOverview
The Metropolitan Opera's performance of "Hansel and Gretel" features music by Engelbert Humperdinck and is conducted by Thomas Fulton. The Met's storybook production cheerfully evokes a magic world of woodland sprites and candy dreams and yet brings as well the entire apparatus of Wagnerian music and drama to bear on a German fairy tale. This production is sung in English, and features the Metropolitan Opera, Chorus, and Ballet.
Cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel
Crew of The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel
Bruce DonnellyDirector
Kirk BrowningDirector- Adelheid WetteWriter
- Clemente D'AlessioProducer
- Michael BronsonExecutive Producer
- Nathaniel MerrillProduction Design
- Engelbert HumperdinckMusic
- Thomas FultonConductor
- Nina LawsonWigmaker, Hairstylist
- Robert O'HearnCostume Designer, Set Costumer
James LevineMusic Director- Anthony A. BlissGeneral Manager
Jacob GrimmOriginal Story- Zachary SolovChoreographer
- Christina CalamariWardrobe Master
- Gil WechslerLighting Design
Wilhelm GrimmOriginal Story- Victor CallegariMakeup Artist
- Bruce DonnellStage Director
- Norman KelleyAdaptation
About The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel
What is The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel about?
The Metropolitan Opera's performance of "Hansel and Gretel" features music by Engelbert Humperdinck and is conducted by Thomas Fulton. The Met's storybook production cheerfully evokes a magic world of woodland sprites and candy dreams and yet brings as well the entire apparatus of Wagnerian music and drama to bear on a German fairy tale. This production is sung in English, and features the…
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel was released on December 1, 1982.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?
The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?
The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel was directed by Bruce Donnelly and Kirk Browning.
Who is in the cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?
The cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel includes Judith Blegen (Gretel), Frederica von Stade (Hansel), Jean Kraft (Gertrude), Michael Devlin (Peter) and Diane Kesling (The Sandman).