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Aida at Wortham Theater Center

Dates: 1/22/2027 - 2/7/2027

📍 Theatre: Wortham Theater Center

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Verdi's Aida is presented in a new production from director Kaneza Schaal, inspired by diverse cultures and art forms from across the globe, telling a story of love, betrayal, and sacrifice set to an iconic Romantic Italian score. Ailyn Pérez returns to HGO as Aida, with Jonathan Tetelman and Adam Smith sharing the role of Radames, Lucas Meachem in his role debut as Amonasro, and Raehann Bryce-Davis as Amneris. Michele Gamba makes his company debut at the podium.

Cast and Creative Team for Aida at Wortham Theater Center

Cast

Angel Blue
Susannah
Rod Gilfry
Reverend Blitch
Bille Bruley
Sam
Aaron Blake
Little Bat
Pretty Yende
Marguerite
Matthew Polenzani
Faust
Ildebrando D’Arcangelo
Mephistopheles
Ailyn Pérez
Aida
Jonathan Tetelman
Radames
Adam Smith
Radames
Lucas Meachem
Amonasro
Raehann Bryce-Davis
Amneris
Paul Appleby
Tamino
Janai Brugger
Pamina
Joshua Hopkins
Papageno
Aigul Khismatullina
Queen of the Night
Grigory Shkarupa
Sarastro
Tamara Wilson
Marschallin
Matthew Rose
Baron Ochs
Samantha Hankey
Octavian
Soraya Mafi
Sophie
Isabel Leonard
Julie
Lauren Snouffer
Magnolia
Edward Nelson
Gaylord Ravenal
Morris Robinson
Joe

Creative Team

Khori Dastoor
General Director and CEO
Kaneza Schaal
Director
Patricia Racette
Director
James Gaffigan
Music Director Designate
David McVicar
Director
Giacomo Sagripanti
Conductor
Michele Gamba
Conductor
Renaud Doucet
Director
André Barbe
Designer
Bruno Ravella
Director
Francesca Zambello
Director
Patrick Summers
Music Director Emeritus
Ana María Martínez
Director
David Chan
Conductor

News About Aida at Wortham Theater Center

Houston Grand Opera Announces Cast Substitution

January 6, 2020

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) announces that mezzo-soprano Michaela Martens, scheduled to sing the role of Amneris in Verdi's Aida, recently withdrew from the production due to personal reasons. Renowned soprano Melody Moore, making her role debut as Amneris, sings the first three performances, while HGO Studio Alumna and mezzo-soprano Catherine Martin sings the final three performances. The production runs from Jan. 31 a?" Feb. 16, 2020 at the Wortham Theater Center.

Houston Grand Opera to Present New Production of Verdi's AIDA

December 17, 2019

Verdi's timeless Aida returns to the Wortham stage in an awe-inspiring new production directed by Phelim McDermott. This stunning new design is enhanced by the incorporation of visionary artists Basil Twist's silk choreography. Set in ancient Egypt during the pinnacle of war, the captive princess Aida falls in love with a conquering general and must choose between true love and loyalty to her country. Verdi's powerful music heightens the unforgettable story of betrayal and sacrifice.

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