The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Lulu: Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-04
Top Cast
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Marlis Petersen
Lulu
Johan Reuter
Dr. Schön / Jack the Ripper
Daniel Brenna
Alwa Schön
Susan Graham
Countess Geschwitz
Franz Grundheber
Schigolch
Martin Winkler
The Acrobat / The Animal Tamer
Paul Groves
The Painter / African Prince
Elizabeth DeShong
The Wardrobe Mistress / The Schoolboy / The Page
Alan Oke
The Prince / The Manservant / The Marquis
Julian Close
The Theater Manager / The Banker
Ashley Emerson
The Fifteen-Year-Old Girl
Jane Shaulis
Her Mother
Kathryn Day
The Designer
Tyler Duncan
The Journalist
Paul Corona
The Servant
James Courtney
The Physician / The Professor / The Police Commissioner
Joanna Dudley
Solo Performer
Andrea Fabi
Solo Performer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Diamond
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Wedekind, Alban Berg
- Original Score
- Alban Berg
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 3h 22m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Diamond
Frank Wedekind, Alban Berg
Alban Berg
Peter Gelb, Victoria Warivonchik, Louisa Briccetti
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Diamond
Director
Alban Berg
Original Music Composer
Alban Berg
Writer
Victoria Warivonchik
Producer
Louisa Briccetti
Producer
William Kentridge
Production Design
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu about?
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.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu?
The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu was directed by Matthew Diamond.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu includes Marlis Petersen, Johan Reuter, Daniel Brenna, Susan Graham, Franz Grundheber.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 3h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Lulu was composed by Alban Berg.