December 9–11 at Bella Ciao

Off-Brand Opera returns this fall with a fresh take on Carousel, the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein classic. This performance is an Equity Approved Showcase and features artists from a unique variety of performance backgrounds.

Carousel will be performed in restaurant Bella Ciao’s intimate basement cabaret space. All guests can visit Bella Ciao for dinner before the show for a full menu and dining experience; during the performance, drinks are available for purchase from the cabaret bar. Audience members in our VIP area also have the option to order food from a selected menu during the show.

Friday, December 9 at 7PM
Saturday, December 10 at 7PM
Sunday, December 11 at 5PM

Bella Ciao
145 Mulberry St.
New York, NY 10013

TICKETS
VIP seating (front of house) - $35
General admission - $25

ABOUT CAROUSEL

In a small coastal town, romance between carnival barker Billy Bigelow and millworker Julie Jordan comes at a steep price. Desperate to provide for his family but unable to control the violent impulses that threaten his dearest relationships, Billy makes a series of devastating choices that test the power—and limits—of justice, redemption, and forgiveness.

Off-Brand Opera’s production leans into a nuanced exploration of the societal forces that shape our characters’ lives and decisions. From non-traditional casting that challenges perceptions about gender to varied vocal styles that emphasize our characters’ emotional arcs, Carousel is a story about real, complicated people and the community that gives them strength.

AUDIENCE ADVISORY NOTE: This production includes references to and a brief depiction of domestic violence, as well as an onstage depiction of suicide.

SAFE HORIZON

In the context of producing a show that deals with difficult subjects like domestic violence, Off-Brand Opera wants to highlight an important organization dedicated to giving survivors support. Safe Horizon is the nation’s leading victim assistance organization, operating a network of programs across New York City communities and systems. Their mission is to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families and communities.

Read more about Safe Horizon here, or use the link below to make a tax-deductible donation.

CREATIVE TEAM

Stage Director
Movement Director
Music Director
Assistant Director
Conductor

Brendan Hartnett
Leslie Andrea Williams
Erin Kennedy
Anna Larranaga
Rider R. Foster

CAST

Billy Bigelow
Julie Jordan
Nettie Fowler
Carrie Pipperidge
Enoch Snow
Jigger Craigin
Mrs. Mullin
Starkeeper
Louise Bigelow
David Bascombe
Captain / Others
Arminy / Others

*Actors appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association

Dan Hoy*
Veronica Shea
Anthime Miller
Erin Kennedy
Leslie Andrea Williams
Sam Pottinger
Kimberlee Monroe*
Anna Larranaga
Emily Reusswig
Roderick Ferguson
Mark Martinez
Tiffani Butler

ORCHESTRA

Piano
Violin
Cello

Woodwinds

Nick Stamatakis
Fengwan Chen
Blake Ebert
Anthime Miller
Chris Rosendale
Noah Vece