The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu
202 mins
William Kentridge’s multi-layered production of Berg’s masterpiece stars charismatic soprano Marlis Petersen in the title role—the enigmatic and alluring woman who is equal parts femme fatale, innocent girl, and abused victim. The men around her, whose lives she forever alters, are Johan Reuter as newspaper publisher Dr. Schön; Daniel Brenna as his composer son, Alwa; Paul Groves as the Painter; and Franz Grundheber as Schigolch. Susan Graham sings Countess Geschwitz, and Lothar Koenigs conducts Berg’s landmark score.
Johan Reuter
Dr. Schön / Jack the Ripper
Daniel Brenna
Alwa Schön
Franz Grundheber
Schigolch
Martin Winkler
The Acrobat / The Animal Tamer
Paul Groves
The Painter / African Prince
Elizabeth DeShong
The Wardrobe Mistress / The Schoolboy / The Page
Julian Close
The Theater Manager / The Banker
Ashley Emerson
The Fifteen-Year-Old Girl
Jane Shaulis
Her Mother
Kathryn Day
The Designer
Tyler Duncan
The Journalist
Paul Corona
The Servant
Joanna Dudley
Solo Performer
Andrea Fabi
Solo Performer
Lothar Koenigs
Conductor
Greta Goiris
Costume Designer
Matiki Anoff
Makeup Artist
Tom Watson
Makeup Artist
Tom Watson
Wig Designer
Luc de Wit
Co-Director
Catherine Meyburgh
Projection
Sabine Theunissen
Set Designer
Urs Schönebaum
Lighting Design
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
