Strauss Opera 'Die Fledermaus' Waltzes into Bankhead Theater
Date/time:
Sat, March 13 & 20, 8pm; Sun, March 14 & 21, 2pm; Opening Night Gala Sat,
March 13, 5pm
Livermore Valley Opera (LVO) will present the well-known opera "Die
Fledermaus (The Bat) by the "waltz king" Johann Strauss at the Bankhead
Theater, in downtown Livermore. This romantic comedy, performed in
English, will be on the following dates: Saturday Opening Night Gala
Tribute to John Shirley: March 13. Gala 5:00pm (separate ticket). Curtain
8:00 p.m.; Sunday, March 14, 2:00pm Matinee and Family Ice Cream Sunday;
Saturday March 20, 8:00pm; Sunday March 21, 2:00pm Matinee.
"Die Fledermaus is a fun and laughable opera," says Jim Schmidt, LVO's
Managing Director. "Because it will be performed in English rather than
the traditional German, it's a great opportunity for someone who has never
been to opera before. You'll catch all the humor and hilarious antics of
the characters."
Die Fledermaus is the story of Gabriel von Eisenstein, who through the
incompetence of his lawyer, has been sentenced to spend eight days in the
town jail. Although the situation is seemingly tragic, Eisenstein, his
wife Rosalinda, and their ambitious maid, Adele, have devised their own
convoluted plots to get the most out of the situation. At a magnificent
ball, Rosalinda works to catch her philandering husband in a flirtatious
act, while a drunken jailer, new friends and relationships round out the
evening, ending with one of the most famous drinking songs in opera.
The March 13 opening night gala will honor decorated war hero, former
Mayor of Livermore, long-time supporter and past LVO president John
Shirley.
The Gala begins at 5:00 p.m. with appetizers and wine. The Gala is a
separately ticketed event for $50.
March 14 is Family Ice Cream Sunday and Behind-the-Scenes walk. All
patrons will receive free ice cream in the lobby during intermission.
After the show, students and their parents will have an opportunity to go
on stage.
Tickets: Adults $29-$49, Opening Night, March 13. $39-$59, March 14, 20,
and 21. Students $10 off on all days.
About Livermore Valley Opera:
Livermore Valley Opera presents fully-staged operas at Livermore's
Bankhead Theater in the spring and fall. The opera attracts talented
singers and stage directors for their performances. LVO employs no staff,
and is driven by a voluntary board of directors, relying on the help of
100+ community volunteers for each production. It is a community-based
non-profit charitable arts organization.
When:
Saturday March 13, 2010
8:00 PM -
9:00 PM
Pacific
Where:
Bankhead Theater, Livermore Performing Arts Center,
2400 First Street,
Livermore, CA 94550
925-373-6800
Organizer:
Livermore Valley Opera
Cost:
$29 - $59.
Contact:
925-373-6800
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