Falstaff 2025 directed by Ella Marchment for Shenandoah University photo of Verdi

FALSTAFF, 2025

  • Opera Falstaff
  • Director Ella Marchment
  • Conductor Emanuele Andrizzi
  • Chorus Master Richard W. Robbins
  • Composer Giuseppe Verdi
  • Librettist Arrigo Boito
  • Fight and Intimacy Director Kit Wilder
  • Choreographer Lindsay Browning
  • Set Designer R. Eric Stone
  • Costume Designer Jennifer Flitton Adams
  • Lighting Designer Andrew Carson
  • Company Shenandoah Conservatory
  • Theatre Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
  • Cast and creatives Digital programme
  • Date April 2025

Synopsis by Shenandoah Conservatory

Step into a world of wit, charm and exuberance with Giuseppe Verdi’s final masterpiece, Falstaff. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and scenes from Henry IV, this comic opera in three acts — directed by Ella Marchment — promises a night of operatic brilliance and unparalleled entertainment.

Under the baton of Emanuele Andrizzi and the Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra, Verdi’s rich, playful score comes to life, providing the perfect backdrop to the comedic antics of Sir John Falstaff. Marchment’s innovative direction breathes new life into this beloved tale, infusing it with fresh energy and contemporary flair while staying true to the heart of Verdi’s composition.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where exceptional vocal performances, stunning set designs and vibrant costumes converge to create a spectacle that delights the senses. Falstaff is a celebration of life, laughter and the timeless human spirit, promising an operatic experience that is as thought-provoking as it is joyous.

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