Hansel & Gretel: An Opera Encounter

Lyric Opera OC’s Hansel & Gretel: An Opera Encounter, is available for private performances throughout the season. To learn more and book a performance for your school or program, please contact us through the link in our site menu! This traveling “trunk show” is fully acoustic, sensory friendly, and interactive for younger audiences.

Lyric Opera OC will present several pop-up performances for the public throughout the 2026-2027 season. Check back for dates in September 2026!

Step into a magical fairy tale with an English-language production of Hansel and Gretel. This fun, kid-friendly 45-minute opera is presented by the Lyric Opera of Orange County. Follow the adventurous siblings as they journey through an enchanted forest, encounter magical characters, and discover a tempting gingerbread house along the way.

Filled with lively music, playful storytelling, and a heartwarming message about courage and family, this engaging performance is the perfect introduction to opera for audiences of all ages.