Albert Herring

SEMI-STAGED CONCERT OPERA

Show Information

Dates
April 30th at 7:30pm
May 2nd at 7:30pm
May 4th at 3:00pm (SOLD OUT; WAITLIST AVAILABLE)

Runtime
Approximately 2 hours, 45 minutes

Location
The Engineers Club at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion
11 West Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Opera Baltimore’s performance of Britten’s ALBERT HERRING is by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, publisher and copyright owner.

 

Please Note: Wheelchair-accessible seating for Sunday, May 4 is currently sold out. At this time, we have several accessible options available for Wednesday and three (3) remaining for Friday.

If you need assistance securing accessible seating, please contact us at (443) 455-0226 or email info@operabaltimore.org — we’re happy to help!

Important Information for May 2 Patrons

Flower Mart Road Closures

If you're attending Albert Herring on Friday, May 2, please plan ahead! That evening overlaps with Baltimore’s beloved Flower Mart, and several roads in Mount Vernon will be closed to traffic, with festivities happening just outside the Engineers Club.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Mount Vernon Place will be closed to vehicle traffic all day and overnight.

  • Flower Mart music ends at 7:00pm, but the area will still be busy as patrons arrive for our 7:30pm curtain.

We expect limited parking and heavier pedestrian activity in the area.

  • Please allow extra time to arrive and consider using rideshare services, carpooling, or public transit.

  • The accessible entrance via the alley behind the Engineer’s Club remains open, as does the main entrance. The back/accessible entrance will be accessible from Cathedral Street, but vehicles will need to return the way they came and exit onto Cathedral Street; no access is possible on Charles Street.

View Traffic Closure Map (PDF)

While street parking is available in Mount Vernon, it's likely to be limited or fill up quickly during Flower Mart weekend. Luckily, there are several garages nearby:

  • The 520 N. Charles St. Lot

  • The 225 N. Calvert St. Garage

  • The 209 E. Monument St. Garage

  • The 600 Cathedral St. Lot

Opera Baltimore staff will be on-site at the Engineers Club to assist and direct patrons once they arrive to the venue. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to welcoming you to Albert Herring.

Welcome to Loxford:
A Comic Opera Adventure!

Composer: Benjamin Britten
Librettist: Eric Crozier

In the quaint town of Loxford, East Sussex, Lady Billows is on a mission. She’s gathered the town's most important folks to find the perfect Queen for their May Day Feast. But there’s a problem: none of the young women meet her high moral standards. Just when all hope seems lost, someone suggests Albert Herring, the shy and obedient greengrocer’s son, as the ideal candidate.

To everyone’s surprise, Albert is crowned King of the May. What follows is a hilarious and unexpected turn of events as Albert, tired of living under his mother’s strict rules, embarks on a wild night of adventure and self-discovery.

Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring is his only true comic opera, filled with witty music and a delightful story. It explores themes of innocence, social class, and growing up, all set to a brilliantly clever score.

Perfect for first-time opera-goers, this charming tale will have you laughing and rooting for Albert as he breaks free and finds his own way. Join us for a night of fun and unforgettable singing!

Meet the Cast

  • A woman in a strapless white and black dress, smiling, wearing pearl earrings and a layered pearl necklace, standing indoors near a staircase.

    Hope Briggs

    Lady Billows

  • A man with dark hair and a beard in a blue suit and tie, standing against a green background, looking to his left with a thoughtful expression.

    Eric Finbarr Carey

    Albert Herring

  • Scott Hetz Clark

    Sid

  • A young woman with brown hair in loose waves, smiling, wearing earrings and a blue top, standing outdoors with blurred yellow and green foliage in the background.

    Elizabeth Sarian

    Nancy

  • A smiling man with glasses, light skin, and neatly styled brown hair, dressed in a green blazer, checkered shirt, and patterned tie, against a plain light background.

    Louis Tiemann

    Mayor Upfold

  • A woman with brown, wavy hair and earrings resting her chin on her hand, gazing at the camera.

    Annie Chester

    Florence Pike

  • Close-up portrait of a woman with red curly hair, blue eyes, and red lipstick, smiling at the camera against a dark background.

    Emily Casey

    Miss Wordsworth

  • A young man with light skin, blue eyes, and brown hair pulled back, wearing a light patterned button-up shirt, standing in front of a wooden background.

    Rob McGinness

    Mr. Gedge

  • A young man with brown hair, smiling, wearing a navy blazer and a white shirt with small blue dots, sitting on gray steps.

    Dylan Gregg

    Superintendent Budd

  • A woman with shoulder-length curly brown hair, blue eyes, and light makeup, wearing a sleeveless black top, looking at the camera with a neutral expression, standing against a dark brown background.

    Rachel Barg

    Mrs. Herring

  • Man in a dark suit holding a conductor's baton against a dark background.

    Joshua Horsch

    Conductor

  • A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes smiling at the camera, wearing a sleeveless blue top with a plain light blue background.

    Catrin Davies

    Stage Director

  • A middle-aged woman with short blond hair standing outdoors among green trees, holding a pointing stick, and looking thoughtfully into the distance.

    JoAnn Kulesza

    Pianist

  • A young woman with shoulder-length curly brown hair and fair skin, wearing a light purple blouse, stands in front of a wooden background.

    Elizabeth Lentz

    Harry

  • Close-up portrait of a woman with brown hair, hazel eyes, wearing colorful earrings and a sleeveless blue top, standing in front of a stone wall.

    Zoë Spangler

    Emmie

  • Close-up of a young woman smiling outdoors with trees in the background.

    H. Cipriana

    Cis

Group rates for parties of 10+ and student discounts available!

Call our office at 443.445.0226 to purchase.

Our Pay Opera Forward program provides free tickets to those who cannot afford one. One ticket per person. To request a ticket through this program, please fill out THIS FORM. Requests will be processed beginning one month prior to the performance, as inventory allows.

Through generous support from the Elaine Mintzes Estate Trust we are able to offer a limited number of tickets at a 20% discount for seniors and those with visual impairment. Simply call our office at 443.445.0226 to request your discounted ticket.