William Kentridge’s multi-layered production of Berg’s masterpiece stars charismatic soprano Marlis Petersen in the title role—the enigmatic and alluring woman who is equal parts femme fatale, innocent girl, and abused victim. The men around her, whose lives she forever alters, are Johan Reuter as newspaper publisher Dr. Schön; Daniel Brenna as his composer son, Alwa; Paul Groves as the Painter; and Franz Grundheber as Schigolch. Susan Graham sings Countess Geschwitz, and Lothar Koenigs conducts Berg’s landmark score.
Marlis Petersen | Lulu |
Paul Groves | The Painter / African Prince |
Susan Graham | Countess Geschwitz |
Johan Reuter | Dr. Schön / Jack the Ripper |
Daniel Brenna | Alwa Schön |
Deborah Voigt | Self - Host |
Franz Grundheber | Schigolch |
Martin Winkler | The Acrobat |
Elizabeth DeShong | The Wardrobe Mistress / The Schoolboy / The Page |
Alan Oke | The Prince / The Manservant / The Marquis |
Julian Close | The Theater Manager / The Banker |
Ashley Emerson | The Fifteen-Year-Old Girl |