Connecticut Lyric Opera, in association with its partner, Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra will present performances of Johann Strauss’s comedic, crowd-pleasing operetta “Die Fledermaus”
“Die Fledermaus (“The Bat”) is a frothy, delightful, crowd-pleasing comedy with catchy melodies and comic antics. Dr. Falke has finally concocted an appropriate “revenge” on his old friend, Eisenstein, in retaliation for a humiliating practical joke that Falke still hasn’t lived down. Connecticut Lyric Opera’s
production of Strauss’s world-famous operetta will feature special guests from across the state
in Act II’s glamorous New Year’s Eve Ball, set in Orlofsky’s mansion. The whole lot ends up in
jail in Act III for a series of cascading recognition scenes leading to the spectacular finale. “Die
Fledermaus” is a perfect night of entertainment full of farcical elements: mistaken identity,
mystery, mayhem, merriment, and marvelous memorable music.
“Die Fledermaus” will be conducted by Adrian Sylveen, Artistic Director of Connecticut Lyric
Opera and Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, and directed by Jan Mason, Associate
Artistic Director of Connecticut Lyric Opera.
The cast of “Die Fledermaus” includes Deborah Lifton (Rosalinde von Eisenstein), Daniel
Kamalić (Gabriel von Eisenstein), Maria Margiolakou (Adele), Oswaldo Iraheta (Alfred),
Jacob Lassetter (Dr. Falke), Rongjun Li (Dr. Blind), Steven Fasano (Frank), Rebecca Batista de
Almeida (Orlofsky), Rachel Abrams (Ida), Rob Esposito (Frosch), and Joey Taylor (Ivan).
