Die Fledermaus 1874

Opened: April 4, 1874

Die Fledermaus - 1874 - Vienna History , Info & More

Die Fledermaus (The Bat) is an operetta composed by Johann Strauss II to a German libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Genée.

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Central City Opera Announces 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2021


Central City Opera's 90th season showcases The Light in the Piazza, Die Fledermaus and Two Remain. The festival runs July 2, 2022 - July 31, 2022.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Revised 2020-2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2020


 Skylight Music Theatre today unveiled their revised 2020-21 season, with a new line-up of outstanding music theatre addressing the realities of presenting live performances in the time of Covid-19. Skylight is Milwaukeea??s professional music theatre company and located at 158 N. Broadway in Milwaukeea??s Historic Third Ward.

Skylight Music Theatre Has Announced Their 2020-2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020


Artistic Director Michael Unger today unveiled Skylight Music Theatre's 2020-21 season, which marks his inaugural season as artistic director. Skylight is Milwaukee's professional Equity music theatre company and located in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

SPRING AWAKENING, THE FULL MONTY and More Announced for Skylight Music Theatre 2020-2021 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2020


Artistic Director Michael Unger today unveiled Skylight Music Theatre's 2020-21 season, which marks his inaugural season as artistic director. Skylight is Milwaukee's professional Equity music theatre company and located in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. 

DMMO Announces Casting For 46th Festival Season
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2018


Des Moines Metro Opera's (DMMO) General and Artistic Director, Michael Egel, is pleased to announce the full casting for the Company's 46th Festival Season, which runs from June 22 through July 15, 2018, and offers 17 performances of four different operas.

Pacific Symphony Will Present FLEDERMAUS: THE BAT-MAN'S REVENGE This February
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2018


A classic story gets a real twist by Pacific Symphony when an abundance of pranks, tricks, dancing and singing take place during the annual Superheroes' masked costume ball! Based (loosely) on the lighthearted comic operetta, 'The Bat' (Die Fledermaus), written by the 'Waltz King' Johann Strauss, Jr., this concert event, designed for children, sparkles with fun and lively music, all wrapped around a story that features the mysterious Bat-Man, the biggest prankster of them all. Dating back to 1874, the original 'Die Fledermaus' is considered by most critics to be the greatest of all Viennese operettas-and in the hands of the Symphony, led by Assistant Conductor Roger Kalia, the story enjoys a local spin to bring the tale vividly home for children and adults alike. In-between are some of the irresistible waltzes and arias made famous by Strauss II.

Susanna Phillips and John Chest to Join Oratorio Society of New York in Concert at Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017


Star soprano Susanna Phillips and rising star baritone John Chest join the Oratorio Society of New York (OSNY) and its music director, Kent Tritle, for a program of two masterpieces of choral music by Brahms to launch OSNY's 2017-18 season on Monday, November 6, 2017, at Carnegie Hall.

Amore Opera Presents DIE FLEDERMAUS and HANSEL & GRETEL
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2016


Amore Opera opens its holiday season with Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus at its new home, the Theatre at St. Jean's on Manhattan's Upper East Side. This bubbly, musical tale of romantic intrigue and merry revenge will be presented in full production with full orchestra conducted by Douglas Martin, with stage direction by Amore Opera's Artistic Director Nathan Hull. Amore Opera's production of Die Fledermaus features several talented casts.

Amore Opera Presents DIE FLEDERMAUS and HANSEL & GRETEL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2016


Amore Opera opens its holiday season with Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus at its new home, the Theatre at St. Jean's on Manhattan's Upper East Side. This bubbly, musical tale of romantic intrigue and merry revenge will be presented in full production with full orchestra conducted by Douglas Martin, with stage direction by Amore Opera's Artistic Director Nathan Hull. Amore Opera's production of Die Fledermaus features several talented casts.

Met Music Director James Levine to Conduct His First Met Performances of DIE FLEDERMAUS
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 30, 2015


After a 44-year career at the Met, during which he has led performances of more than 85 operas, James Levine expands his company repertory with his first-ever Met performances of the sparkling Johann Strauss operetta Die Fledermaus.

Vancouver Opera to Present DIE FLEDERMAUS, Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2015


Vancouver, BC ~ Are you ready to waltz? Rehearsals are underway for VO's rollicking production of Die Fledermaus, onstage for four performances only at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Vancouverites are in for a treat as the all-Canadian cast gets ready to make audiences laugh with mistaken identities, hypnosis by pocket watch, plenty of bubbly, and of course, the delightful music of Johann Strauss Jr.

The Vancouver Opera Presents DIE FLEDERMAUS, 2/28-3/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2015


Break out the champagne! Every night will be party night when VO's intoxicating Die Fledermaus hits the Queen Elizabeth. Be prepared to laugh as the all-Canadian cast transports audiences to high society Vienna, complete with costume swaps, mistaken identities, hypnosis by pocket watch and plenty of bubbly.

Vancouver Opera to Present DIE FLEDERMAUS, 2/28
by Matt Smith - Feb 17, 2015


Vancouver, BC ~ Are you ready to waltz? Rehearsals are underway for VO's rollicking production of Die Fledermaus, onstage for four performances only at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Vancouverites are in for a treat as the all-Canadian cast gets ready to make audiences laugh with mistaken identities, hypnosis by pocket watch, plenty of bubbly, and of course, the delightful music of Johann Strauss Jr.

The Vancouver Opera Presents DIE FLEDERMAUS, 2/28-3/8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2015


Break out the champagne! Every night will be party night when VO's intoxicating Die Fledermaus hits the Queen Elizabeth. Be prepared to laugh as the all-Canadian cast transports audiences to high society Vienna, complete with costume swaps, mistaken identities, hypnosis by pocket watch and plenty of bubbly.

THE PEARL FISHERS Opens Opera San José's 2012-13 Season Tonight, 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2012


Opera San Jose General Director Irene Dalis has announced repertoire for the company's 29th season to begin today, Saturday, September 8 with Georges Bizet's exotic romance The Pearl Fishers, one of four productions never before staged at the California Theatre. Anthony Quartuccio conducts, with stage direction by Richard Harrell, director of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music opera program.

Canadian Opera Company to Present DIE FLEDERMAUS, 10/4-11/3
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2012


Johann Strauss II's popular operetta, Die Fledermaus, returns to the Canadian Opera Company after an absence of more than 20 years with a new production this fall. Strauss II outdid his own reputation as the "waltz king" of Vienna with Die Fledermaus by composing some of opera's most enduring dance music for this hilarious comedy with its screwball plot of elaborate revenge, disguises and mistaken identity. A largely Canadian cast, led by internationally renowned tenor Michael Schade in a role debut, comes together in this new COC production by innovative director Christopher Alden with COC Music Director Johannes Debus conducting. Die Fledermaus is sung in German with English SURTITLES™ and runs for 11 performances at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 4, 9, 12, 14, 17, 20, 24, 27, 30, Nov. 1 and 3, 2012.

Canadian Opera Company Announces November Performances & Special Events
by Alyssa Holcomb - Jul 23, 2012


The Canadian Opera Company's upcoming events includes the fall production of DIE FLEDERMAUS, the Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, as well as details about the second annual Ensemble Studio competition.

Opera San José Announces 2012-13 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 17, 2012


Opera San Jose General Director Irene Dalis has announced repertoire for the company's 29th season to begin Saturday, September 8 with Georges Bizet's exotic romance The Pearl Fishers, one of four productions never before staged at the California Theatre.

Anthony Kearns to Perform in Die Fledermaus in Steamboat Springs 8/18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2011


Famed Tenor Anthony Kearns will perform his first comedic role as 'Alfred' in the opera, Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss Jr., with The Emerald City Opera on August 18, 2011 in Steamboat Springs, CO.

Anthony Kearns to Perform in Die Fledermaus in Steamboat Springs 8/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2011


Famed Tenor Anthony Kearns will perform his first comedic role as 'Alfred' in the opera, Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss Jr., with The Emerald City Opera on August 18, 2011 in Steamboat Springs, CO.

Opera's Theatre Die Fledermaus Plays IU Opera Theatres, Opens 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2010


Hell hath no fury like a bat scorned. Amid a backdrop of debauchery, hilarity and identity confusion, revenge is served with champagne in Indiana University Opera Theater's third production of the season.

Opera's Theatre Die Fledermaus Plays IU Opera Theatres, Opens 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2010


Hell hath no fury like a bat scorned. Amid a backdrop of debauchery, hilarity and identity confusion, revenge is served with champagne in Indiana University Opera Theater's third production of the season.

Opera's Theatre Die Fledermaus Plays IU Opera Theatres, Opens 11/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 1, 2010


Hell hath no fury like a bat scorned. Amid a backdrop of debauchery, hilarity and identity confusion, revenge is served with champagne in Indiana University Opera Theater's third production of the season.

Kohl, Marcus et al. Join Patinkin, Baldwin, Opel in PARADISE FOUND; Rehearsals Start 5th April; Opens 19th May
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 5, 2010


Rehearsals begin today, Monday, April 5 for the World Premiere production of PARADISE FOUND, a new musical under the combined direction of Theater legend and 21-time Tony Award winner Harold Prince (the original productions of Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music, The Phantom of the Opera, Company, Follies, Evita) and 5-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Crazy For You, Show Boat, The Producers, Contact). This is their first collaboration since the landmark, Tony Award-winning revival of Show Boat. Following the New York rehearsal period, the production will open at London's acclaimed Menier Chocolate Factory with performances running May 19 through June 26.

Bill Irwin Makes Met Debut in Die Fledermaus, Dec. 19-Jan. 7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2005


Bill Irwin will make his Metropolitan Opera debut in a speaking role in Die Fledermaus from December 19th through January 7th

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