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 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.
BUBBLES & BRAVOS
After the curtain falls on opening night, we invite you to join us in the
Everly Lounge for a celebratory toast, hosted by the Knoxville Opera Camerata.
Raise a glass with fellow opera-goers and toast to the talented performers who brought the production to life.
Space is extremely limited, so reservations are required. No walk-ups are permitted.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Immediately following the performance
PRE-OPERA BRUNCH
Before the Sunday performance, enjoy a family-style Mediterranean brunch at KoPita Authentic Mediterranean, exclusively for Knoxville Opera patrons and hosted by the Knoxville Opera Camerata.
Reservations are $45. Space is limited.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MEET THE CAST
Noam Aviel
Conductor
Dean Anthony
Stage Director
Dr. Christy Lee
Chorus Director
Emily Margevich
Rosalinda
Rachel Blaustein
Adele
Brian James Myer
Eisenstein
Julius Ahn
Alfred
Marcus DeLoach
Dr. Falke
Sean Whitson
Dr. Blind
Robert Mellon
Frank
Kira Dills-Desurra
Prince Orlofsky
Meghan Cluskey
Sally
Lennon Schreiver
Ivan
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.