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The Magic Flute production illustration by Benedetto Cristofani

The Magic Flute

July 4 - August 28, 2026

Imagine a magic flute that can tame the wildest of beasts. Can Prince Tamino and Papageno use it to save the princess Pamina? They embark on a fantastical quest – and along the way, they encounter enchanting characters and face daring trials.

Directed by Christopher Luscombe in his company debut, this spectacular entertainment for all ages will feature the sumptuous look of Victorian pantomime with dazzling stage effects by Chris Fisher who created the illusions for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. The cast includes Josh Lovell as Tamino, Joélle Harvey as Pamina, Rainelle Krause as the Queen of the Night and Alexander Köpeczi as Sarastro, all company debuts.


Imagina una flauta mágica capaz de amansar a las fieras más salvajes. ¿Podrán el príncipe Tamino y Papageno utilizarla para salvar a la princesa Pamina? Ambos emprenden una fantástica aventura, encontrando en el camino personajes cautivadores y afrontando pruebas audaces.

Christopher Luscombe debuta con la compañía dirigiendo este deslumbrante espectáculo para todos los públicos: una producción que despliega la fastuosidad de una pantomima victoriana y cuenta con los impresionantes efectos escénicos de Chris Fisher, creador de las ilusiones de Harry Potter y el legado maldito en Broadway. El elenco reúne a Josh Lovell como Tamino, Joélle Harvey como Pamina, Rainelle Krause como la Reina de la Noche y Alexander Köpeczi como Sarastro, todos ellos en su debut con la compañía.

Music By
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by
Emanuel Schikaneder
Translation by
Jeremy Sams
Performed in
English
Instant Translation Screen
English and Spanish
A Co-production with
Garsington Opera
Production support generously provided by
The Avenir Production Fund
The Tobin Endowment
The Robert & Ellen Vladem Perpetual Fund for Opera Production
Additional artistic support provided by
Gene & Jean Stark
THE ENGAGEMENT OF CHRISTOPHER LUSCOMBE IS SUPPORTED BY
Gina Browning & Joe Illick
THE ENGAGEMENT OF SIMON HIGLETT IS SUPPORTED BY
The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
The performances of Joélle Harvey are supported by
The Marcella Fund
The performances of Will Liverman are supported by
Marianne S. Kah
Run Time
Approximately 3 hours 26 minutes; includes a 25-minute intermission

Synopsis

Act I

The Three Ladies kill a huge serpent that was chasing Tamino, then go to inform the Queen of the Night of his arrival. Papageno introduces himself, boasting to Tamino that he was the one who slew the beast. The Ladies return to give Tamino a portrait of Pamina, claiming she has been enslaved by Sarastro, and they temporarily padlock Papageno’s mouth for lying. Tamino is charmed by the image of Pamina. The Queen appears, lamenting the loss of her daughter, and charges Tamino and Papageno with Pamina’s rescue. The Ladies give Tamino a magic flute and Papageno magic bells to ensure their safety. Monostatos tries to capture Pamina but is frightened away by Papageno, who tells Pamina that Tamino loves her and intends to save her. Tamino arrives at a temple and is told that it is the Queen, not Sarastro, who is evil. He plays his flute, hoping to make Pamina appear. She and Papageno are nearby and, thanks to Papageno’s magic bells, are able once again to escape from Monostatos. Sarastro promises Pamina eventual freedom. She sees Tamino and they fall in love.


Las Tres Damas matan a una enorme serpiente que perseguía a Tamino y van a informar a la Reina de la Noche de la llegada de éste. Papageno se presenta y presume ante Tamino de haber sido él quien dio muerte al monstruo. Las Damas regresan para entregar a Tamino un retrato de Pamina y para comunicarle que ha sido esclavizada por Sarastro, y castigan temporalmente a Papageno cerrándole la boca con un candado por mentir. Tamino se queda prendado de la imagen de Pamina. Aparece la Reina, que lamenta la pérdida de su hija y encarga a Tamino y Papageno que la rescaten. Las Damas entregan a Tamino una flauta mágica y a Papageno unas campanillas mágicas para protegerlos. Monostatos intenta capturar a Pamina pero Papageno lo ahuyenta; éste le dice a Pamina que Tamino la ama y que pretende salvarla. Tamino llega a un templo, donde le dicen que la malvada es en realidad la Reina, no Sarastro, y toca su flauta con la esperanza de hacer aparecer a Pamina. Papageno y Pamina están ya cerca y gracias a las campanillas mágicas de Papageno logran escapar una vez más de Monostatos. Sarastro promete a Pamina que, con el tiempo, recuperará su libertad. Ella ve a Tamino y ambos se enamoran.

Act II

Tamino and Papageno begin the first of three initiation trials to join Sarastro’s temple of brotherhood. Sworn to silence, Tamino resists the temptations of the Three Ladies, but Papageno quickly succumbs. Monostatos again approaches the sleeping Pamina but is warded off by the Queen of the Night, who gives her daughter a dagger with which to murder Sarastro. Monostatos renews his quest when the Queen vanishes, but Pamina is rescued by Sarastro, who consoles her. Papageno catches a glimpse of Papagena, but is warned that he must succeed in the trials if he is to have her for a wife. Pamina is despondent over Tamino’s silence, but is saved from suicide by the Three Boys. She is reunited with Tamino and they undergo the trials by water and fire, emerging triumphant thanks to the magic flute. Papageno also is saved from attempted suicide by the Boys, who remind him to use his magic bells to summon Papagena. The pair plans for a fertile future. The Queen of the Night, her Three Ladies, and Monostatos attack Sarastro’s brotherhood, but are defeated and the victors celebrate the triumph of enlightenment over the powers of darkness.


Tamino y Papageno comienzan la primera de tres pruebas de iniciación para ingresar en el templo de la hermandad de Sarastro. Tras haber jurado silencio, Tamino resiste las tentaciones de las Tres Damas pero Papageno sucumbe rápidamente. Monostatos vuelve a acercarse a Pamina, que está dormida, pero la Reina de la Noche lo ahuyenta y entrega a su hija el puñal con el que debe asesinar a Sarastro. Cuando la Reina desaparece, Monostatos reanuda su intento pero Sarastro rescata a Pamina y la consuela. Papageno vislumbra a Papagena pero le advierten que solo podrá tenerla como esposa si supera las pruebas. Pamina, desesperada por el silencio de Tamino, intenta suicidarse pero los Tres Muchachos la salvan. Se reúne con Tamino y ambos afrontan las pruebas del agua y del fuego, saliendo victoriosos gracias a la flauta mágica que le dieron las Tres Damas. Papageno también es salvado de un intento de suicidio por los Muchachos, que le recuerdan usar sus campanillas para llamar a Papagena. La pareja planea un futuro prometedor. La Reina de la Noche, sus Tres Damas y Monostatos deciden atacar la hermandad de Sarastro pero son derrotados. Los vencedores celebran el triunfo de la luz sobre las fuerzas de la oscuridad.

Artists

Josh Lovell

Josh Lovell

Tenor

Tamino

Joélle Harvey

Joélle Harvey

Soprano

Pamina

Rainelle Krause

Rainelle Krause

Soprano

The Queen of the Night

Alexander Kopeczi

Alexander Köpeczi

Bass

Sarastro

Will Liverman

Will Liverman

Baritone

Papageno

Jasmin Ward

Jasmin Ward

Soprano

First Lady

Deanna Ray Eberhart

Deanna Ray Eberhart

Mezzo-soprano

Second Lady

Lauren Randolph

Lauren Randolph

Mezzo-soprano

Third Lady

Spencer Hamlin

Spencer Hamlin

Tenor

Monostatos

Jazmin Saunders

Jazmine Saunders

Soprano

Papagena

Le Bu

Le Bu

Bass-baritone

Speaker

Dominic Salvati

Dominic Salvati

Tenor

First Priest

Will Ryan

Will Ryan

Bass

Second Priest

Dani Zhang

Dani Jingdan Zhang

Soprano

First Boy

Sabrina Langlois

Sabrina Langlois

Soprano

Second Boy

Natalie Corrigan

Natalie Corrigan

Mezzo-soprano

Third Boy

Matthew Goodheart

Matthew Goodheart

Tenor

First Armored Man

Sunghoon Han

Sunghoon Han

Bass

Second Armored Man

Harry Bicket

Harry Bicket

Conductor

Christopher Luscombe

Christopher Luscombe

Director

Simon Higlett

Simon Higlett

Scenic Designer

Robert Perdziola headshot

Robert Perdziola

Costume Designer

Philip Rosenberg

Philip Rosenberg

Lighting Designer

Christopher Fisher

Chris Fisher

Illusions

Rebecca Howell

Rebecca Howell

Movement Director

Susanne Sheston

Susanne Sheston

Chorus Director

Video

Audio