Hansel and Gretel

Friday, March 27, 2026 | 7:30PM

Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 2:30PM

Jefferson Center, Roanoke

Length: 2 hours with 1 intermission

Sung in English

Come experience the wonder of opera through a story you know and love! Journey with Opera Roanoke into the woods, where magic and adventure await. This fully staged, family-friendly fairy tale brings the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale to life with lush music, colorful staging, and a touch of magic. 

Follow Hansel and Gretel as they wander deep into the forest, stumble upon a gingerbread house, and come face to face with a wicked witch who has a hunger for more than just sweets!

Opera Roanoke is delighted to partner with the Botetourt Music Academy for this performance. 

Director: Fenlon Lamb, Papermoon Productions

Lighting and Video Projections: Barry Steele

Stage Manager: Rachel Nin

Assistant Stage Manager: Abigail Peterson

Rehearsal Pianist: Cara Chowning

Costume Coordinator: Audrey Hamilton

Assistant Costume Coordinator: Kennedy Swineford

Hair and Makeup Coordinator: Meya Seymour

Technical Director: Joey Neighbors

Chorus Section Leaders: 

Rose Guo*

Ava Knight*

Ashley Coffey

Leslie Rueff

*Opera Roanoke Young Artist