Event

Beethoven: Fidelio

A dramatic story about a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to get a job at a jail where her husband is being held as a political prisoner.

The only opera by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed in honor of his 250th birthday.

Presented in collaboration with Amnesty International and the Ohio Innocence Project. There will be a presentation and discussion on criminal justice reform 1 hour before each performance.

Running time of the opera is 2 hours and 10 minutes of music, plus a 15 minute intermission.

Will full orchestral accompaniment, conducted by Isaac Selya.

Cast in order of appearance:
Jaquino: M. Andrew Jones
Marzelline: Erin Keesy
Rocco: Kenneth Shaw
Leonore: Mithra Mastropierro
Pizzaro: Brandon Morales
First Prisoner: Travis Pierece
Second Prisoner: John Mburu
Florestan: Brent Reilly Turner
Don Fernando: Thomas Dreeze

Tickets will also be available at the door.
Terrace seating is used only for overflow, and will become available for sale only if the orchestra level fills up close to the performance dates.

All performers and staff have presented proof of COVID vaccination and booster.

All audience members are required to wear masks. Acceptable masks include surgical masks, N95, KN95, and KF94.