Libretto by Josh Perkins | Music by Andrew Dewey
Co-Created with Julianne Perkins
October 27-November 5, 2023
Studio Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center
158 N Broadway, 53202
Reviews and Previews
"Puppets Take the Stage in Milwaukee Opera Theatre’s ‘Night of the Living Opera’" ~Russ Bickerstaff, Shepherd Express
"A Brilliant Horror Show from MOT" ~Dave Begel, Leave it to Begel
"Opera is the best form of entertainment" ~John Hamann (aka "Milverine")
"What to expect: 'Night of the Living Opera' at Milwaukee's Broadway Theater Center" ~CBS 58
"The Zombies are Back, and Biting, at Milwaukee Opera Theatre" ~Dave Luhrssen, Shepherd Express
"Puppets, Horror, Music and More" ~Russ Bickerstaff, The Small Stage
"Sorta Ridiculous: Julianne and Josh Perkins talk about Night of the Living Opera" ~Riverwest Radio
"6 spooky Milwaukee theater shows hitting the stage for Halloween" ~OnMilwaukee
Photo Credit: Mark Frohna
Cast
Barbara: Julianne Perkins
Johnny: Emanuel Camacho
Ben: Jerome Síbulo
Harry: Nathan Wesselowski
Tommy: Jesse Weinberg
Judy: Kaisa Herrmann
Helen: Kathy Pyeatt
Sheriff: Danielle Gedemer
Karen: Becky Cofta
Radio Announcer: Brett Sweeney
Gaunt Man/Fire Ghoul: David Guzmán
Zombie chorus
Becky Cofta
Danielle Gedemer
David Guzmán
Shayne Steliga
Brett Sweeney
Shadow Puppetry Consultant: Anja Notanja Sieger
orchestra
Synthesizer: Nicole McCarty
Violin I: Lodewijk Broekhuizen
Violin II: Fátima Gómez
Viola: Evan Lane
Cello: Yeng Thao
Double Bass: Alec Henry
Electronics: John Webber
zombie puppeteers
Elizabeth Ahlstrom
Alice Hammers
Billy Ray Olsen
Miranda Pride
Creative team
Stage Director & Librettist: Josh Perkins
Conductor & Composer: Andrew Dewey
Music Director: Nicole McCarty
Lighting Design: Jim Padovano
Puppet Direction: Billy Ray Olsen
Stage Manager: Marge Frey
Prop Coordination: Lisa Schlenker
Costume Coordination: Jill Anna Ponasik
Rehearsal Pianist: Susan Gedemer
Check out Cast and Creative Team Bios here!