September 19, 2025 at the Austrian Embassy - Performance begins at 7:30pm

In Die Fledermaus, Johann Strauss’s sparkling masterpiece, wit, intrigue, and champagne flow freely as the clever and cunning Rosalinde transforms an opulent masquerade ball into an evening of playful deception and delightful revenge. Amid glittering masks and hidden identities, secrets unravel in the most charming and unexpected ways. Join us for this timeless comedic opera where elegance and mischief collide in glorious harmony.

With
Maestro Julien Benichou, conductor
Amy Hutchison, director
Robin Phillips, narrator
CAST
Markel Reed as Gabriel von Eisenstein
Esther Tonea as Rosalinde
Franco Pomponi as Dr. Falke
Kelly Curtin as Adele
Nathan Schafer as Alfred
Michelle Mariposa as Prince Orlofsky
José Sacin as Frank
Michael Celentano as Dr. Blind
Jessica Gu as Ida

Featuring the Washington Opera Society Orchestra

CHORUS
Soprano
Shaina Kuhn
Luciana Carter
Alto
Katelyn Neumann
Grace Gori
Tenor
Brent McGee
Nick Carratura
Bass
Elliot Matheny
Dylan Nohilly

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Early admission for VIPs and Sponsors: 6:30pm

General admission: 7pm

Performance begins at 7:30pm

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$75.00 ~ General Admission: admission at 7 pm, concert only

$125.00 ~ VIP: early admission (6:30 pm), includes champagne reception

$800.00 (for two guests) ~ Sponsor: early admission (6:30 pm), includes champagne reception, and program acknowledgement (as well as a tax benefit).

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