Culture in brief: Opera Theatre of Montclair preview

Culture in brief: Opera Theatre of Montclair preview

Mezzo soprano Madison Marie McIntosh as Hansel and soprano Laura Kosar as Gretel in OTM’s preview performance of Hansel and Gretel in June 2018 at Van Vleck House & Gardens. COURTESY HEATHER BOBECK

On Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., at The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Ave., Opera Theatre of Montclair will present a preview performance of its full production of Humperdinck’s classic opera “Hansel and Gretel.”

The opera will be sung in English with a narration. OTM’s all-professional cast will perform a shortened family-friendly interactive version with piano of the main-stage show which will then be presented at Central Presbyterian Church, 46 Park St., on Sept. 22, 23, 29 and 30, fully costumed, staged and with a 22-piece orchestra.

Discounted tickets are on sale through Aug. 22. OTM was the 2018 winner of the Jersey Arts People’s Choice Award for New Jersey’s Favorite Opera Company and is a Company Member of The New York Opera Alliance. Free, but registration is required. For more information about OTM or to purchase tickets to September’s full production, visit operamontclair.org.

Filed Under: Central Presbyterian Church, Engelbert Humperdinck, Hansel and Gretel, Montclair Public Library, Opera Theatre of Montclair, OTM, Van Vleck House and Gardens
Categories: Arts, Music
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