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The Matchbox Magic Flute

Feb 10 – Mar 24, 2024 in Goodman's Owen Theatre

Around 2 hours including a 15 minute intermission.


Extended a 2ND time Through March 24!


In her acclaimed signature style, Mary Zimmerman conceives a brand new theatrical adaptation of Mozart’s beloved opera.

Playful and imaginative, it’s big music in a small space. This “matchbox” presentation of The Matchbox Magic Flute features a cast of 10 and orchestra of five—following the fantastic adventures of Prince Tamino and Princess Pamina. With dragons, a man who is a bird, trials by fire and water and underground corridors, Day and Night do battle.

Mozart composed Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major at the age of eight. Feel free to bring your 8+ year-old little geniuses to the show.

Performed in English.

The Matchbox Magic Flute | Scene 2 | On Stage Through March 24 | Goodman Theatre
The Matchbox Magic Flute | Scene 1 | On Stage Through March 24 | Goodman Theatre
The Matchbox Magic Flute | Official Montage | Extended Through March 24, 2024 | Goodman Theatre

Group Tickets: Now available for 10+, email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for information on select discounted rates and perks.

Questions? Need help? Contact the box office at (312) 443-3800, 12noon – 5pm, daily.

Artists

Mozart

Composer

Mary Zimmerman

Director

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Marlene Fernandez

Pamina

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Keanon Kyles

Sarastro

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Russell Mernagh

Monostatos

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Lauren Molina

Papagena/ Lady

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Tina Muñoz Pandya

Lady

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Reese Parish

The Spirit

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Shawn Pfautsch

Papageno

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Billy Rude

Prince Tamino

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Emily Rohm

Queen of the Night

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Monica West

Lady

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Dario Amador Lage

US Tamino/ US Cast

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Ann Delaney

US Three Ladies/US Papagena/ US Cast

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Devin DeSantis

US Papageno/ US Monostatos/ US Cast

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Holly Hinchliffe

US Pamina/US Spirit/ US Cast

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Nathan Karnik

US Sarastro/ US Cast

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Emilie Lynn

US Queen of the Night/ US Lady/US Cast

Adam Belcuore

Line Producer

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Nora Geffen

Assistant Director

Lauren Port

Casting

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Joe Clark

Score Supervisor

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Amanda Dehnert

Music Director/ Music Preparation

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Sam Wolsk

Music Assistant

T.J. Gerckens

Lighting Designer

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Ana Kuzmanic

Costume Designer

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Charles G. LaPointe

Wig & Hair Design

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Sotirios Livaditis

Associate Set Designer

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Paul Mutzabaugh

Associate Music Director/Conductor

Andre Pluess

Sound Designer/ Music Preparation

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Brandon Reed

Associate Sound Designer

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Todd Rosenthal

Set Designer

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Casey Fort

SM Intern

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Patrick Fries

Production Stage Manager

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Beth Koehler

Stage Manager

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Olivia Zapater-Charrette

PA/FM

Audiences are in Awe

“It’s a delight! Zimmerman scores again with imagination and charm.”

Marilyn C. via Facebook

“What a wonderful show and cast of extremely talented actors!! Well done.”

@mikerude0711 via Instagram

“See it twice! It’s so NICE!”

Giovanni R. via Facebook

“Saw it really fun. As a Traditional opera singer my whole life I experienced it as a romp and reinvention of the art form.”

@emmaria_0812 via Instagram

Critical Praise

“A box of treasures, a haze of marvels and a banquet of dreams.”

Chicago Reader

“A magical Mozart in miniature.”

Chicago Theatre Review

“Kuzmanic’s costumes are all like stories in their own right.”

Chicago Tribune

“’Matchbox Magic Flute’ transforms Mozart’s classic, taking it to fabulous new heights.”

Chicago Sun-Times

“A feast of fabulous shenanigans.”

Chicago Reader

“There’s something especially cool about Zimmerman shrinking an allegorical Mozart opera down to 10 performers and a five-piece orchestra.”

Chicago Tribune

Join us for any of the following accessible & enhanced performances.

Questions? Please contact 312.443.3800 (voice), 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD) or email Access@GoodmanTheatre.org.

Learn More About Goodman’s Accessible & Enhanced Performances.

American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Friday, March 22 at 7:30pm

Use code SIGN for $30 tickets

Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Sunday, March 3
12:30pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance

Use code AUDIO for $30 tickets

Spanish Subtitles Performance
Saturday, March 9 at 7:30pm

Use code SPANISH for $30 tickets

Open-Captioned Performance
Sunday, March 10 at 2:00pm

Use code OPEN for $30 tickets

FROM ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SUSAN V. BOOTH

“I’ve learned that when Mary Zimmerman says, ‘there’s this idea that’s obsessing me,’ it’s worth one’s time to pay attention. This time around, what she has conceived is a deeply intimate imagining of The Magic Flute. This new little dream of an opera is being built for a range of ages, ears and eyes.” –SVB

The Rest of the 2023/2024 Season

Experience heart-pounding spectacle next door to a laugh-out-loud debutante ball. A fresh take on a centuries-old tale and a modern true story with a thrilling twist. From a hilarious new musical to a major revival, you’ll find familiar and new voices in Artistic Director Susan V. Booth’s first Goodman season—plays that celebrate the mess and magic of us all.

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