Be careful what you wish for!

Maya & the Magic Ring

  • Composer: Lori Laitman
  • Stage Director: Marc Callahan
  • Musical Director: Jacob Sustaita

When nine-year-old Maya makes a wish on her grandmother’s ruby ring, she accidentally summons a mischievous genie who brings her playroom to life in a whirlwind of magic, music, and mayhem. As her wishes spiral out of control, Maya must learn how to fix the chaos she’s created—maybe with a little courage, a lot of heart, and the power of love.

Join us for this enchanting new family opera by composer Lori Laitman and California Poet Laureate and librettist Dana Gioia, who will be in attendance for this special presentation. Every program is a keepsake coloring book and comes with crayons, PLUS kids get a magical “treat” on the way out!

This production is generously underwritten by Howard and Roberta Ahmanson.

 

Original key art by Lorenzo Fazzini

Maya & the Magic Ring was Commissioned by Kansas City Lyric Opera, 2025

Featuring

DeAndre Simmons

as

The Genie

Michael O'Halloran

as

The Cat

Daniel Kamalic

as

The Unicorn

Diana Farrell

as

Maya

Jessica Choi

as

Grandmother

University High School Theatre

4771 Campus Dr.

Irvine, CA 92612

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