WHO ARE YOU AFTER DARK?
Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus revels in the elegance and excess of a single night gone slightly off course. Through an elaborate game of disguise, friends, spouses, and rivals cross paths at a glittering masquerade ball where champagne flows freely and no one is who they claim to be. Beneath the comedy, Strauss keeps a sharp eye on social pretense and the thin line between mischief and consequence, all set to some of the most irresistible waltzes ever written.
Performing October 23 and 25, this production captures the spirit of escape and reinvention at the heart of Strauss’s beloved comedy. Identities blur and champagne carries everyone a little further than they intended. Knoxville Opera invites you to settle in and enjoy the ride - an evening where appearances shift, alliances change, and the consequences don’t arrive until morning.
Sung in English with projected English text.
Tickets start at just $35.
Special tickets are available for grade school students—check out Penny4Arts here.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
7:30 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
2:30 PM
This project is being supported in whole or in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance.This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
DISCOVER THE HISTORY
Pre-show talks begin 1 hour before the show and run for 40 minutes.
LOCATION AND TIME TBA
MEET THE CAST
Noam Aviel
Conductor
Dean Anthony
Stage Director
Emily Margevich
Rosalinda
Rachel Blaustein
Adele
Brian James Myer
Eisenstein
Julius Ahn
Alfred
Andrew Wilkowske
Frank
Kira Dills-Desurra
Prince Orlofsky
HELPFUL INFO
Directions to the Tennessee Theatre can be found here. For the easiest access to the theatre, we recommend using the State Street Parking Garage.
Questions about what to expect when attending the opera? Check out our FAQ’s here!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Our sponsors help enrich Knoxville with programs like this as we continue to develop a vibrant arts community that unites people in unforgettable ways.