The University of Northern Iowa Opera’s production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel will be on stage at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on Friday, January 26th at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, January 28th at 2 p.m. Graduate voice students Megan Grey and Emily Secor star as Hansel and Gretel in this fully-staged production.
This delicious take on the beloved Grimm fairy tale is perfect for audiences of all ages! Join the famous (and hungry) siblings as they get lost in the woods and cross paths with a ravenous witch. This production is directed by Mitra Sadeghpour, with music direction by Korey Barrett, and features the Northern Iowa Symphony, conducted by Rebecca Burkhardt.
Don’t miss our Iowa Arts Showcase interview with UNI Opera director Mitra Sadeghpour as she discusses UNI’s Hansel and Gretel. Listen to the interview podcast below.
