UPDATED HEADSHOT KESSELMAN - Vienna at Crewe Lyceum

Crewe Lyceum Theatre-goers can immerse themselves in the world of the grand ballrooms of 19th century Vienna later this month.

A Viennese Strauss Gala will be staged at the venue on Thursday January 26 at 7.30pm.

World-famous opera singer Maria Kesselman (pictured) will be performing alongside soloists from major opera companies.

They will be introducing the audience to a by-gone age of glamorous soirees and Strauss waltzes.

It will feature highlights from great operettas of Strauss, Kalman and Lehar, including Die Fleidermaus, The Merry Widow, A Night in Venice and more.

Former Royal College of Music student Maria has a varied performing career spanning musical theatre, theatre, opera, concert, recording, cabaret and dance.

She starred as ‘Christine’ opposite Michael Crawford in The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre.

And she has also performed ‘Musetta’ in La Boheme and ‘Despina’ in Cosi Fan Tutti in London and Amsterdam.

Strauss Poster, Vienna concert Crewe LyceumJoining Maria is Amanda Watsham, a student of Morley Opera College, who recently performed as ‘Carlotta’ in The Phantom Of The Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London.

Her credits include The Merry Widow, The Tales of Hofmann, Showboat, Bless The Bride, Carousel and Orpheus among others.

They will perform alongside British Tenor Peter Wilman and rising star Samuel Pancheff, accompanied by the world-renowned European Orchestral Ensemble.

“Opera lovers are in for a rare treat when the exquisite music of old Vienna will be brought to life on stage in the historic Crewe Lyceum auditorium,” said lyceum marketing officer Michelle May.

“Expect a combination of rich duets, trios and quartets as the talented cast perform some of the most beautiful music of all time.”

Tickets for A Viennese Strauss Gala on Thursday January 26 are on-sale now.

Book via the Box Office or online at www.crewelyceum.co.uk

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