The Revenge of the Bat

Die Fledermaus
A Comedic Opera by Johann Strauss Jr.
Full Opera Production with the CT Lyric Opera

POSTPONED TO:

Sunday, February 20 - Bushnell, Hartford
Sunday, February 27 - Trinity-On-Main, New Britain

“Die Fledermaus (“The Bat”) is a frothy, delightful, crowd-pleasing comedy with catchy melodies and comic antics. Dr. Falke has finally concocted an appropriate “revenge” on his old friend, Eisenstein, in retaliation for a humiliating practical joke that Falke still hasn’t lived down. Connecticut Lyric Opera’s production of Strauss’s world-famous operetta will feature special guests from across the state in Act II’s glamorous New Year’s Eve Ball, set in Orlofsky’s mansion. The whole lot ends up in jail in Act III for a series of cascading recognition scenes leading to the spectacular finale. “Die Fledermaus” is a perfect night of entertainment full of farcical elements: mistaken identity,
mystery, mayhem, merriment, and marvelous memorable music.

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