Strauss' Die Fledermaus with Teatro Lirico D’Europa
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The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University presents the return of Teatro Lirico D’Europa in a production of the popular operetta “Die Fledermaus (The Bat),” by Johann Strauss Jr., for The Center’s annual opera performance on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 4 p.m.
The company’s resident orchestra will perform the beautiful score as part of this popular full-scale production, set in romantic Vienna and filled with champagne, frivolity, mistaken identities and a grand ball. Free masquerade masks and festive décor in The Center’s lobby will welcome guests to the show, and sparkling $2 champagne cocktails will be available for purchase.
“Die Fledermaus,” is an operetta about a married couple in 19th-century Vienna, by the name of Rosalinde and Gabriel von Eisenstein. Both are invited to a masquerade ball for the Prince, and despite his jail sentence for a civil offense, Mr. Eisenstein embarks for the palace, masked and ready to flirt. Rosalinde and lover Alfred are caught romping in the home when Warden Frank comes to arrest Eisenstein. Alfred disguises himself as Eisenstein and is arrested, to cover the affair. The plot thickens as Eisenstein drunkenly stumbles from the ball to the prison to begin his sentence, only to find someone in his cell. Fortunately, the mistaken identities all get resolved in the end.
“Die Fledermaus” stars Mario Nikolov as Gabriel Von Eisenstein (tenor), Edelina Kaneava/Valentina Korchakova as Rosalinde (soprano), Pavel Horacek as Frank (baritone), Viara Zhelezova as Prince Orlofsky (mezzo-soprano), Orlin Goranov as Alfred (tenor), Hristo Sarafov as Dr. Falke (baritone), Jiri Kubik as Dr. Blinde (tenor), Snejana Dramcheva as Adele (soprano), Svetomira Gitsova as Ida (soprano) and Gueorgui Dinev as Frosch (actor). The production is directed by Teatro Lirico D’Europa’s artistic director Giorgio Lalov, and features musical direction by Krassimir Topolov and set, costume and lighting design by Martin Otava.
ABOUT TEATRO LIRICO D’EUROPA
Teatro Lirico D’Europa was formed in 1988 by the late Yves Josse, a former ballet divo and brilliant French arts promoter, and former Bulgarian opera star Giorgio Lalov. The company has completed more than 3,000 performances worldwide, including more than 400 shows in the U.S. Currently on its eleventh U.S. tour, Teatro Lirico D’Europa is a renowned touring ensemble of World Classical Performing Arts Society, Inc. (formerly Jenny Kelly Productions).
SINGLE TICKET AND SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
Single tickets are $26 - $46. One mask included in price of ticket. $2 champagne cocktails available for purchase. The free pre-performance talk hosted by Philip Seward will take place in Engbretson Hall at 3 p.m.
For subscription and single ticket information call (708) 235-2222 or visit www.centertickets.net.
Buy one, get one free tickets are available at the box office two hours prior to curtain for one hour only, based upon availability.
The Center is located at 1 University Parkway (Governors Highway and University Parkway), 45 minutes south of the Loop, off I-57 at Sauk Trail.
Parking is free.