The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu
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.
The Metropolitan OperaCrew
Cast
Lulu
Marlis PetersenDr. Schön / Jack the Ripper
Johan ReuterAlwa Schön
Daniel BrennaCountess Geschwitz
Susan GrahamSchigolch
Franz GrundheberThe Acrobat / The Animal Tamer
Martin WinklerThe Painter / African Prince
Paul GrovesThe Wardrobe Mistress / The Schoolboy / The Page
Elizabeth DeShongThe Prince / The Manservant / The Marquis
Alan OkeThe Theater Manager / The Banker
Julian Close
Marlis PetersenDr. Schön / Jack the Ripper
Johan ReuterAlwa Schön
Daniel BrennaCountess Geschwitz
Susan GrahamSchigolch
Franz GrundheberThe Acrobat / The Animal Tamer
Martin WinklerThe Painter / African Prince
Paul GrovesThe Wardrobe Mistress / The Schoolboy / The Page
Elizabeth DeShongThe Prince / The Manservant / The Marquis
Alan OkeThe Theater Manager / The Banker
Julian Close
