Chicago Opera Theater is set to present the Chicago premiere of Kurt Weill's Der Silbersee, a powerful anti-fascist musical originally banned by the Nazis shortly after its 1933 debut. Directed by Lawrence Edelson and featuring a cast led by Chaz'men Williams-Ali as Severin and Justin Hopkins as Olim, the production intertwines poignant storytelling with Weill’s extraordinary music, navigating themes of redemption and the human condition. The performance runs from March 4 to March 8 at the Studebaker Theater and will be presented in German with English supertitles. Accompanying events will explore the historical context and relevance of this groundbreaking work.
Cast and Creative Team for Der Silbersee at Chicago Opera Theater
Cast
Evan Bravos
Ensemble
Ariana Strahl
Fennimore
Justin Hopkins
Olim
Dylan Morrongiello
Lottery Agent/Baron Laur
Leah Dexter
Frau von Luber
Boya Wei
Shopgirl
Sophia Maekawa
Shopgirl
Korey Simeone
Policeman/Doctor
Sam Grosby
Ensemble
Leroy Davis
Ensemble
Steele Fitzwater
Ensemble
Chaz’men Williams-Ali
Severin
Creative Team
Lawrence Edelson
Director
James Lowe
Conductor
Jeffrey D. Kmiec
Scenic Designer
Erik Reagan Teague
Costume Designer
Marcella Barbeau
Lighting Designer
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