January 30-February 1, 2009
UWM OPERA THEATRE
Orpheus in the Underworld by Jacques Offenbach
Helen Bader Concert Hall, Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Performances: Jan. 30 at 7:30 pm; Jan. 31 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm; Feb. 1 at 2 pm
Tickets: $15 general/$9 students, seniors & UWM alumni, faculty & staff.
Kurt Ollmann, Stage Director
Katja Phillabaum, Musical Supervisor
Motoaki Kashino, Orchestra Conductor
Joe Fransee, Choreographer
Allan Wallisch, Scenic Design
Susanne Maroske, Costume Design

In his rollicking satirical operetta, Orpheus in the Underworld, Jacques Offenbach turns the myth of Orpheus on its ear. All the gods and goddesses of Olympus descend to Hades to investigate Pluto's abduction of the beautiful Eurydice and everyone dances a can-can. Come see the young stars of the UWM vocal program in a fully produced staging of this irresistible classic in a translation by Colin Cabot, staged by Kurt Ollmann and conducted by UWM alumnus Motoaki Kashino.

UWM OPERA THEATRE: THE CORONATION OF POPPEA
January 25-27, 2008 (Jan. 25 & 26 at 7:30 pm; Jan. 27 at 2 pm)
Helen Bader Concert Hall, Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Tickets: $19 general/$10 students, seniors & alumni.
Kurt Ollmann, Stage Director
William Lavonis, Vocal Music Director
Martha Stiehl & Rebecca Shaw, Continuo
Motoaki Kashino, Orchestra Conductor

Pre-concert talk by Corliss Phillabaum at 6:45 pm on Friday, Jan. 25

The Coronation of Poppea,Claudio Monteverdi’s 1642 masterpiece, recounts the ancient Roman story of the devious Poppea who, with the support of the all-powerful God of Love, triumphs over her foes, seducing Nero and taking the place of Octavia as Empress of Rome. The fully-staged production, sung in English, will be presented by the students of the UWM Voice program with a student chamber ensemble. Guest Metropolitan Opera bass Ryan Allen plays Seneca.

For further information
Professor William Lavonis
(414)-229-4584
wlavonis@uwm.edu