Samford Opera Presents 

Hansel and Gretel 

composed by Englebert Humperdinck with libretto by Adelheid Wette, based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale

 

Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel is a lovely fairy-taleshow, and a perfect holiday treat for families!  Originally a German tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm, we willperform our musical adaptation in English.   Hansel andGretel are a young brother and sister cast into the dark woods tofind food for their family.  As they journey they receiveprotection from angels and eventually end up at a magical housemade entirely of candy.  Come enjoy the best of what Samford'sSchool of the Arts has to offer: rollicking and reverent music fromthe orchestra, top-notch singing and acting, an angel ballet, andstunning scenery, costumes, and lighting.  The famous melodiesand engaging story will charm generations young and old.

 

November 30 at 10:00 am

Harrison Theatre

$5 per student, one adult free per 10 students, additional adult tickets $10

Please contact Lisa Gibbs at legibbs@samford.edu or call 726-2961 for information and to register your school group.