Opera San José presents an all-new production of Béla Bartók’s psychological thriller Bluebeard’s Castle, directed by Shawna Lucey. The one-act opera follows Judith, played by Maria Natale, as she explores the ominous secrets of her husband, Duke Bluebeard, portrayed by Zachary Nelson in his OSJ debut. With music conducted by Joseph Marcheso, the opera will be performed in English with supertitles. The production runs from February 15 to March 2, 2025, at the California Theatre.
Cast and Creative team for Bluebeard's Castle at Opera San José
Cast
Delaney Ewert
Ensemble
Zachary Nelson
Duke Bluebeard
Maria Natale
Judith
Alysa Reinhardt
Ensemble
Sorcha Tate
Ensemble
Creative Team
Christina Martin
Hair and Makeup Designer
Shawna Lucey
Director
Joseph Marcheso
Conductor
Steven Kemp
Scenic Designer
Michael Clark
Lighting Designer
Caitlin Cisek
Costume Designer
Michelle Cuizon
Assistant Director
Johannes Löhner
Assistant Conductor
Johannes Löhner
Chorus Master
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