Operetta was the most popular form of entertainment in Vienna for half a century before the Anschluss. But with its penchant for social satire and its disproportionate number of Jewish librettists, composers and performers, the genre of operetta had a troubled relationship with the Third Reich. As was true throughout the arts and sciences, many of operetta’s finest creative minds either perished or were forced into exile. In this multi-media concert, Chicago’s own Folks Operetta will celebrate the stories and music of the librettists and composers of that era.
Come early for a piece of Sacher torte, strudel and authentic Viennese coffee!
Running Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes, no intermission
Singers: Peter Drackley, Gerald Frantzen, Brian Hupp, Alison Kelly, Katherine Petersen, and Rodell Rosel
Instrumentalists: Alyssa Arrigo (piano), Rachel Brown (violin), Brian Beach (violin), Traci Newhouse (viola), David Keller (cello), Doug Johnson (bass) and Dan Williams (clarinet)
Director: Elizabeth Margolius
Conductor: Anthony Barrese
Assistant Conductor: Clara Franzen
Projection Designer: Rasean Davonte Johnson
Tickets are $35. If cost is a barrier for you, please reach out to the Box Office at boxoffice@writerstheatre.org or 847-242-6000.
