Overview

William 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.

Genres

Cast

Marlis Petersen

Lulu

Johan Reuter

Dr. Schön / Jack the Ripper

Susan Graham

Countess Geschwitz

Alan Oke

The Prince / The Manservant / The Marquis

James Courtney

The Physician / The Professor / The Police Commissioner

Deborah Voigt

Self - Host