2009 Repertoire

Beginning our sixteenth year - thanks to you!

FEBRUARY 4TH THRU MARCH 1ST

PAGLIACCI
LEONCAVALLO
ACT I, The Prologue & "Vesti la giubba"

TOSCA
PUCCINI
ACT III, "E lucevan le stelle"
POPS AT THE PUPPET OPERA
-Fifth Edition-
Featuring a collection of timeless songs
from classic moments in cinema!

From the WIZARD OF OZ
by Arlen & Harburg
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

From WEST SIDE STORY
by Bernstein & Sondheim
"One Hand, One Heart"

And from THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Rogers and Hammerstein
"The Sound Of Music"

MARCH 4TH THRU MARCH 29TH

POPS AT THE PUPPET OPERA
Fourth Edition
Scenes From "Man Of La Mancha",
"Carousel" and "Kismet"

SOUTH PACIFIC
ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
"The Twin Soliloquies", "Now I Am Alone"
"Cockeyed Optimist" and "Some Enchanted Evening"

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
BOCK & HARNICK
"Tradition", "If I Were A Rich Man",
"Matchmaker" and "Sunrise - Sunset"

APRIL 1ST THRU APRIL 26TH

TURANDOT
PUCCINI
ACT III, "Nessun Dorma"

SHOWBOAT
KERN - HAMMERSTEIN
"Only Make Believe", "Just My Bill" & "Old Man River"

MARTHA
FLOTOW
ACTS II & III (combined)
"Letzte Rose" ("The Last Rose of Summer") & "M'Appari"

THE STUDENT PRINCE
ROMBERG
"Drinking Song", "Summertime In Heidelberg"
"Serenade" and "Golden Days"

APRIL 29TH THRU MAY 24TH

THE PEARL FISHERS
BIZET
ACT I, "Au fond du temple sant"

LA FORZA DEL DESTINO
VERDI
ACT III, "Pace, pace mio Dio!"

PORGY AND BESS
GERSHWIN
"Summertime", "I Got Plenty o' Nuttin", "Strawberries",
"Bess, You Is My Woman Now", and "Lord I'm On My Way"

MAY 27TH THRU JUNE 21ST

AN OPERATIC POTPOURRI
Featuring:
CARMEN
BIZET
"The Habenera" and "The Toreadore Song"

GIANNI SCHICCI
PUCCINI
"O mio babbino caro"

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
ROSSINI
"Largo Al Factotum"

THE LAND OF SMILES (Das Land des Lächelns)
LEHAR
ACT II, "You are my heart's delight" ("Dein ist mein ganzes Herz")

RIGOLETTO
VERDI
ACT II, "Quel Vecchio Maledivami", Duet, & "Caro Nome"

JUNE 24TH THRU JULY 19TH

LAKME
DELIBES
ACT I, "Viens, Mallika, les liens en fleurs" (The Flower Duet)

RIGOLLETTO
VERDI
ACT III, "Para Siam Soli"

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
ANDREW LLOYD WEBER
- Expanded Edition -
"Music Of The Night", "All I Ask Of You",
"Masquerade" and "Point Of No Return"

JULY 22ND THRU AUGUST 16TH

LA GIOCONDA
PONCHIELLI
ACT II, "Cielo e Mar"

LAKME
DELIBES
ACT II, "The Bell Song"

TRISTAN UND ISOLDE
WAGNER
ACT III, "Liebestodt"


**** SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS ****
JULY 22ND THRU AUGUST 16TH
We are pleased to announce that, during our July 22nd-August 16th production, we will be also be offering special evening performances of all four acts (lightly abridged) of Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece, "AIDA", for interested parties.

AIDA
ACT I
"Celeste Aida" & "Ritorna Vincitor!"

AIDA
ACT 2, SC. 1
"The Bedchamber Scene"

AIDA
ACT 3
"The Nile Scene"

AIDA
ACT 4, SC. 1
"The Judgment Scene"

AIDA
ACT 4, SC. 2
"The Tomb Scene"

Due to the combined length of each scene & intermission time, these performances may last over 2 hours in length. There will be four intermissions and free refreshments will be available in the lobby. If you are a fan of Aida, in particular, or Italian Opera, in general, don't miss this rare opportunity to see our breathtaking staging of Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece in its near-entirety! Reservations are required so book your seats today.

AUGUST 19TH THRU SEPTEMBER 13TH

LOHENGRIN
WAGNER
ACT III, SC. 2, "In Fernem Land"

LA RONDINE
PUCCINI
ACT I, "Chi il bel sogno di Doretta"

POPS AT THE PUPPET OPERA
-Expanded Fifth Edition-
Featuring a collection of timeless songs
from classic moments in cinema!

THE WIZARD OF OZ
Arlen & Harburg
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as sung by Judy Garland
AND -- "If I Only Had a Brain" as sung by Ray Bolger & Judy Garland

WEST SIDE STORY
Bernstein & Sondheim
One Hand, One Heart"
AND -- "Tonight"

THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Rogers and Hammerstein
"The Sound Of Music" as sung by Julie Andrews
AND "Something Good"

SEPTEMBER 16TH THRU OCTOBER 11TH

IL TROVATORE
VERDI
ACT IV SC. I, "Miserere"

SHOWBOAT
KERN - HAMMERSTEIN
"Only Make Believe", "Just My Bill" & "Old Man River"

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
BOCK & HARNICK
"Tradition", "If I Were A Rich Man",
"Matchmaker" and "Sunrise - Sunset"

**** SPECIAL EVENING ENGAGEMENTS ****
We are pleased to announce that, during our September 16th thru October 11th production, we will be offering special evening engagements of Puccini's beloved classic, "Madama Butterfly".

SEPTEMBER 16TH THRU OCTOBER 11TH - EVENING ENGAGEMENTS ONLY
(PERFORMANCES BEGIN AT 7PM)

MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Act 1, The Love Duet

MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Act 2, "Un bel di"

MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Act 2, The Letter Scene

MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Act 2, The Flower Duet

MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Act 3 COMPLETE

Due to the length of these scenes, these evening engagements will last about 2 hours. Free refreshments will be available in the lobby. If you are a fan of Madama Butterfly, in particular, or Italian Opera, in general, be sure to book now before these performances are sold out. Reservations are required.

*** SPECIAL EVENING ENGAGEMENTS ****

OCTOBER 14TH THRU NOVEMBER 8TH

*** A HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR ***
Featuring a collection of haunting classics including:


FAUST
GOUNOD
Act 4 Sc. 2 The Cathedral Scene


BORIS GODUNOV
MUSSORGSKY
Act 2 Sc. 2 The Clock Scene

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
ANDREW LLOYD WEBER
- Expanded Edition -
"Music Of The Night", "All I Ask Of You",
"Masquerade" and "Point Of No Return"

NOVEMBER 11TH THRU DECEMBER 6TH

HANSEL AND GRETEL
HUMPERDINCK
All three acts of the beloved children's classic performed, in abridged form, in English.

DECEMBER 9TH THRU DECEMBER 23RD

***A Christmas Offering***

LA BOHEME
PUCCINI
Act I "Love Duet" & "O souve fanciulla"
and Act III (Complete)

Plus our beautiful "White Christmas Interlude" featuring
Three MAGICALLY Staged CHRISTMAS CAROLS