Libretto by Josh Perkins | Music by Andrew Dewey
Co-Created with Julianne Perkins
Co-Created with Julianne Perkins
October 27-November 5, 2023
Studio Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center
158 N Broadway, 53202
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
"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
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
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Zombie Chorus
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Zombie Puppeteers
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Becky Cofta
Danielle Gedemer David Guzmán Shayne Steliga Brett Sweeney |
Elizabeth Ahlstrom
Alice Hammers Billy Ray Olsen Miranda Pride |
Shadow Puppetry Consultant: Anja Notanja Sieger
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Orchestra
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Creative Team
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Synthesizer: Nicole McCarty
Violin I: Lodewijk Broekhuizen Violin II: Fátima Gómez Viola: Evan Lane Cello: Yeng Thao Double Bass: Alec Henry Electronics: John Webber |
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!
