Maria Stuarda

SEMI-STAGED CONCERT OPERA

Show Information

Dates
February 26th at 7:30pm (Tickets still available)
February 28th at 7:30pm (Currently SOLD OUT; Waitlist available)
March 2nd at 3:00pm (Currently SOLD OUT; Waitlist available)

Runtime
Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes

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

 

A RIVETING TALE OF RIVAL QUEENS AND INTENSE EMOTIONS

Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Librettist: Giuseppe Bardari da Schiller

Maria Stuarda tells the dramatic story of the intense rivalry between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I of England. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and personal animosity, the opera explores themes of power, jealousy, and tragedy.

Mary Stuart has been imprisoned by her cousin, Elizabeth, who views her as a threat to the English throne. As Mary languishes in captivity, various characters, including the compassionate Talbot and the ambitious Cecil, debate her fate. Elizabeth's favorite, Leicester, also has deep feelings for Mary, complicating the already tense situation.

In a powerful and emotional confrontation, Mary and Elizabeth face each other, revealing the depth of their mutual hatred and the complexity of their characters. The encounter ultimately seals Mary's tragic fate, as Elizabeth is persuaded to sign her death warrant.

Donizetti's masterful score and Bardari's compelling libretto bring to life this historical clash, showcasing the emotional turmoil and high stakes of two iconic queens locked in a battle for power and survival.

Meet the Cast

  • A woman with shoulder-length dark brown wavy hair wearing a black turtleneck, looking confidently at the camera with a neutral expression against a light background.

    Sarah Coit

    Maria Stuarda, Regina di Scozia

  • A woman with short, spiky platinum blonde hair and makeup, wearing pearl earrings and a quilted black jacket, looking directly at the camera.

    Chelsea Lehnea

    Elisabetta, Regina d'Inghilterra

  • Peter Drackley

    Roberto, Conte di Leicester

  • A woman with long red hair, fair skin, and blue eyes smiling in a blue sleeveless dress with floral print, standing outdoors with colorful flowers in the background.

    Caitlin Crabill

    Anna Kennedy (Jane Kennedy)

  • Headshot of a smiling African American man with a bald head, wearing a dark blazer and a light striped dress shirt, against a plain white background.

    Eric McKeever

    Giorgio Talbot

  • A man with dark hair and a beard wearing a light pink dress shirt against a black background.

    Eric Luis Viñas

    William (Guglielmo) Cecil, Lord Burghley

  • Close-up of a smiling older Asian woman with short, curly gray hair, wearing a green ribbed sweater and pearl earring, standing in front of green foliage.

    Husan Chun-Novak

    Conductor, Pianist, Chorus Master

  • A woman with dark curly hair smiling, wearing red earrings and a black top, sitting against a wooden wall.

    Haley Stamats

    Director

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.