Carmen
- Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 7 pm
- Century II Concert Hall

A New WGO Production
One of the truly great operas, George Bizet’s “Carmen” has been a favorite of audiences since it’s premiere in 1875 at the Paris Opéra-Comique. Featuring many of opera’s most recognizable melodies, this powerful masterpiece returns to the WGO for the first time since 2010.
Mezzo-soprano, Sarah Heltzel, sings the sultry title role. Ms. Heltzel has previously appeared with the WGO as Maddalena in Rigoletto and as Princess Eboli in Don Carlo. Tenor Michael Wade Lee will sing the role of Don José, Carmen’s obsessive lover. He returns to the WGO for the first time since starring in the title role of WGO’s 2011 Il Trovatore. Maestro Martin Mazik returns to the WGO to conduct this masterful work.
The Cast
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Sarah Heltzel
Carmen
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Michael Wade Lee
Don José
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Michael Nansel
Escamillo
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Hanna Brammer
Michaela
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Andrew Hernandez
Zuniga
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Charles Turley
Morales
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Andra Erbar
Frasquita
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Kathryn Frady
Mercedes
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Dustin Peterson
Le Dancaire
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Mirko D’Angelo
Le Remendado
Creative Team
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Shayna Leahy
Stage Director
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Martin Mazik
Conductor
Stage Director | Conductor | |
Shayna Leahy | Martin Mazik |
CARMEN, a gypsy from Seville (mezzo) | Sarah Heltzel | |
DON JOSE, corporal from Navarro (tenor) | Michael Wade Lee | |
ESCAMILLO, a toreador (baritone) | Michael Nansel | |
MICAELA, a girl from Navarro (soprano) | Hanna Brammer | |
ZUNIGA, a lieutenant of Dragoons (bass) | Andrew Hernandez | |
MORALES, a soldier (baritone) | Charles Turley | |
FRASQUITA, Carmen’s friend (soprano) | Andra Erbar | |
MERCEDES, Carmen’s friend (mezzo-soprano) | Kathryn Frady | |
LE DANCAIRE, a smuggler (baritone) | Dustin Peterson | |
LE REMENDADO, a smuggler (tenor) | Mirko D’Angelo | |
Chorus: Dragoons, Cigarette Girls, Gypsies, Smugglers, Toreadors, Street Urchins, Vendors, and Flamenco Dancers | ||
(Production and Artists subject to change) |
What to Expect
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Before the Opera
Where to Stay
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Where to Eat
Downtown Wichita and the nearby Delano District provide many dining options to enhance your opera experience. Concessions are also available at the opera.
Location
Except as noted, Wichita Grand Opera performs in the Century II Performing Arts Center in downtown Wichita.
Century II Performing Arts Center
225 W. Douglas Ave. Wichita, KS 67202
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Seating (Including for Disabled Patrons)
To comply with ADA requirements, the following seats are reserved for our handicapped patrons:
Concert Hall
On House Right, Seating is available at:
- Row M, Seats 123 & 124 (Best seating – $85 per seat)
- Row S, Seats 124 & 125 (Better seating – $58 per seat)
- Row KK, Seats 101-106 (Better seating $58 per seat) – Promenade Box
- Row LL, Seats 107-112 (Good seating, $37 per seat) – Promenade Box
On House Left, Seating is available at:
- Row M, Seats 22 & 23 (Best Seating – $85 per seat)
- Row S, Seats 24 & 25 (Better seating – $58 per seat)
- Row KK, Seats 1-6 (Better seating – $58 per seat) – Promenade Box
- Row LL, Seats 7-12 (Good seating, $37 per seat) – Promenade Box