The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel(2008)
The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel Synopsis
This deliciously dark take on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale, appealing to audiences of all ages, was part of the Met’s popular English-language holiday series. Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer star as the famous siblings lost in the woods, who battle the ravenous Witch—a zany portrayal by tenor Philip Langridge—while the Met orchestra, under the baton of Vladimir Jurowski, glories in the rich, folk-inspired score.
The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel (2008) is a music and fantasy film directed by Richard Jones, released on January 1, 2008 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Alice Coote, Christine Schäfer, Philip Langridge and Rosalind Plowright.
- Director:
- Richard Jones
- Writers:
- Adelheid Wette, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
- Producers:
- Louisa Briccetti, Victoria Warivonchik
- Production:
- The Metropolitan Opera, EMI Classics
- Status:
- Released
The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel (2008) Trailer
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The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alice Coote
as Hänsel
Christine Schäfer
as Gretel
Philip Langridge
as The Witch
Rosalind Plowright
as Gertrude
- Alan Held
Alan Held
as Peter
Sasha Cooke
as The Sandman
Lisette Oropesa
as The Dew Fairy
Vladimir Jurowski
as Self - Conductor
Renée Fleming
as Self - Host
- Mary Jo Heath
Mary Jo Heath
as Self - Special Guest Interviewer
MET Orchestra
Key crew
Directed by Richard Jones, written by Adelheid Wette, Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm, produced by Louisa Briccetti and Victoria Warivonchik.
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The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel?
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The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel (2008) includes Alice Coote, Christine Schäfer, Philip Langridge, Rosalind Plowright and Alan Held. The film was directed by Richard Jones. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel released?
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The Metropolitan Opera: Hansel and Gretel was released on January 1, 2008 and runs for 2h.
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