Cincinnati Opera: Die Fledermaus

An effervescent and delightful confection, Johann Strauss, Jr.’s beloved operetta Die Fledermaus waltzes right into your heart with infectious charm, witty repartee, and gorgeous, delightful melodies.

The cunning Dr. Falke decides to play a joke on his friend Eisenstein … a little light revenge for a night of carousing gone awry. As his scheme unfolds, subplots hilariously pile up, eventually converging at a lavish masquerade ball hosted by a Russian prince. Deceptions and disguises among friends and lovers give way to affection, laughter, and—as any happy ending should—champagne for all!

Our lavish new production, inspired by the Academy Award-winning film The Grand Budapest Hotel, evokes a colorful, genteel Vienna of the 1930s. Cincinnati Opera audience favorite Nicole Cabell, called “simply radiant” by the Associated Press, leads an agile and exciting ensemble cast.