How many people does it take to put up an opera?

Hansel & Gretel doesn't have a huge cast, only seven named roles. However, when you add up all the people it takes to actually be able to bring up the curtain, we are at 101 and counting. This includes the co-producer, orchestra, lead singers, chorus, dancers, conductor, director, choral directors, choreographer, costumer, set builders, stage hands, video crew and ushers (so far). Not a small undertaking.

On January 1, the Metropolitan Opera production of H&G will be simulcast in movie theatres. We are sure there will be many more than 101 people behind the scenes at the Met! All the simulcasts we have seen have been breathtaking and we highly recommend them. We will be there to see their H&G and to hear the very same translation we will be singing here in Chelmsford. Every time we attend an opera we learn more about the art of singing. It isn't just hearing, but seeing too.