Utah Opera Beethoven’s Fidelio

Utah Opera Presents
Beethoven’s Fidelio

DATES and TIMES:
January 17, 2026 (7:30PM), 19 (7PM), 21 (7PM), 23 (7:30PM), 25 (2PM)

VENUE:
Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
50 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT. 84101

SYNOPSIS:

Benjamin Manis, conductor
Tara Faircloth, stage director
Austin McWilliams, chorus director & assistant conductor

Wendy Bryn Harmer, Leonore
Thomas Kinch, Florestan
Sharlene Wells, narrator
Zachary Nelson, Don Pizarro
Raymond Aceto, Rocco
Stephanie Chee, Marzelline
Aaron McKone, Jaquino
Rodney Sharp II, Don Fernando
Utah Opera Chorus
Utah Symphony

Fan Zhang, costume designer
Sarah Tundermann, projection designer
Eric Watkins, lighting designer
Kate Casalino, wig & make-up designer

Sung in German with English supertitles and narration.

Content Advisory: Instances of violence and mature themes.

Discover Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, a stirring saga of love, bravery, and the quest for justice. In this heroic tale, Leonore goes undercover, disguised as a guard named Fidelio, to infiltrate a corrupt prison and rescue her wrongfully accused husband, Florestan.

It’s an emotional journey that reflects Beethoven’s idealism, echoing his own conviction that good will triumphs over tyranny. With the hopeful “Prisoners’ Chorus” and soaring overture, Fidelio is a testament to Beethoven’s musical genius—be the first to experience this brand-new production, incorporating new narration and thought-provoking projections that underscore the power of the human spirit.

Season Ticket Packages On Sale: March 26, 2025
Design-A-Series & Group Tickets On Sale: May 28, 2025
Single-Performance Tickets On-Sale: August 1, 2025

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

ACCESSIBILITY: We are committed to making our performances and venues accessible to all of our patrons. Supertitles (captions above the stage) will be projected at each opera performance. More information can be found at https://utahopera.org/plan-your-visit/capitol-theatre-accessibility/.

GENERAL AGE GUIDELINE: Individuals age five and older are welcome at this performance. Parents should ensure their children are able to sit quietly through the performance without disturbing others around them. No babes in arms will be admitted.

LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating will be at an appropriate break in the concert, to be determined at a later date, or at intermission. More information on our late and re-entry policies is available at utahopera.org.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
Opera Talks – One hour before each performance, ticket holders are invited to join Utah Opera’s Principal Coach to learn more about the production at a free talk in the Capitol Room of the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre.

Learn Before You Go – Read about the history, music, storyline, and more at https://utahopera.org/plan-your-visit/elevate-your-experience/beethovens-fidelio/.

Post Opera Q&A – Join Utah Opera’s Artistic Director to discuss Utah Opera’s production of the opera following each performance in the Capitol Room.

Artists and programs are subject to change. No refunds.