First Coast Opera

First Coast Opera opens its 2013-2014 Season with a performance of Hansel and Gretel. This opera was composed in the 1890s by Engelbert Humperdink based on the Grimm brothers' story. This fairy-tale opera is a fun, family friendly performance that serves a great introductory opera. 

The story: Hansel and Gretel are brother and sister and the main characters of the opera. They venture into the haunted forest to collect strawberries for their mother. Here they encounter the gingerbread house, and even though they know the forest is evil they nibble away on the cakes and sweets that adorn the house. The wicked witch forces the children in her house and tries to fatten up Hansel, but he cleverly deceives her. The children devise a plan to escape the house and end up freeing the other gingerbread children!

Admission: Special Family Tickets (2 Adults and 2 Children) $50. Adults are $25 and Students with ID/Children are $10. Call (904) 417-5555 or visit http://www.firstcoastopera.com/home.html to purchase tickets. You can also buy tickets at Herbie Wiles Insurance, Southern Horticulture, and The Bag Lady. The opera will be held at the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College located off 14 Granada Street.

First Coast opera is a non-profit organization that aims to offer high-quality performances to the local area. They are the premier opera house in Northeast Florida. This is their 13th Season of bringing operas, operettas, cabarets and concerts to the area. First Coast Opera works to build patron support and sponsorship, and to foster a new generation of opera patrons through educational programs and performance opportunities. Please visit http://www.firstcoastopera.com/home.html for more information.