The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu
2015William Kentridge’s multi-layered production of Berg’s masterpiece stars charismatic soprano Marlis Petersen in the title role—the enigmatic and alluring woman who is equal parts femme fatale, innocent girl, and abused victim. The men around her, whose lives she forever alters, are Johan Reuter as newspaper publisher Dr. Schön; Daniel Brenna as his composer son, Alwa; Paul Groves as the Painter; and Franz Grundheber as Schigolch. Susan Graham sings Countess Geschwitz, and Lothar Koenigs conducts Berg’s landmark score.
Acted in
Marlis Petersen
as Lulu
Johan Reuter
as Dr. Schön / Jack the Ripper
Daniel Brenna
as Alwa Schön
Susan Graham
as Countess Geschwitz
Franz Grundheber
as Schigolch
Martin Winkler
as The Acrobat / The Animal Tamer
Paul Groves
as The Painter / African Prince
Elizabeth DeShong
as The Wardrobe Mistress / The Schoolboy / The Page
Alan Oke
as The Prince / The Manservant / The Marquis
Julian Close
as The Theater Manager / The Banker
Ashley Emerson
as The Fifteen-Year-Old Girl
Jane Shaulis
as Her Mother
Kathryn Day
as The Designer
Tyler Duncan
as The Journalist
Paul Corona
as The Servant
James Courtney
as The Physician / The Professor / The Police Commissioner
Joanna Dudley
as Solo Performer
Andrea Fabi
as Solo Performer
Deborah Voigt
as Self - Host
MET Orchestra