Albert Herring

SEMI-STAGED CONCERT OPERA

Show Information

Dates
April 30th at 7:30pm
May 2nd at 7:30pm
May 4th at 3:00pm (Wheelchair-accessible seating sold out)

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

  • Hope Briggs

    Lady Billows

  • Eric Finbarr Carey

    Albert Herring

  • Scott Hetz Clark

    Sid

  • Elizabeth Sarian

    Nancy

  • Louis Tiemann

    Mayor Upfold

  • Annie Chester

    Florence Pike

  • Emily Casey

    Miss Wordsworth

  • Rob McGinness

    Mr. Gedge

  • Dylan Gregg

    Superintendent Budd

  • Rachel Barg

    Mrs. Herring

  • Joshua Horsch

    Conductor

  • Catrin Davies

    Stage Director

  • JoAnn Kulesza

    Pianist

  • Elizabeth Lentz

    Harry

  • Zoë Spangler

    Emmie

  • 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.