The Magic Flute @ Seattle Opera (Seattle Center)
Enter the whimsical world of Mozart with this beloved audience favorite in a striking new-to-Seattle production featuring eye-popping hand-drawn animation. Inspired by silent films, and featuring seamless interaction between onstage performers and animated visuals, Barrie Kosky’s colorful and energetic production comes to Seattle after receiving standing ovations at opera houses around the world.
In a quest to save the beautiful Pamina, Prince Tamino is joined by the bird catcher Papageno and is given a magic flute with extraordinary powers. The two face a vengeful Queen of the Night and many other trials that test their fidelity, love, and determination. But all ends well when truths are revealed and new love blossoms.
Reserved seating. Ticket prices vary by show date and seat location.
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Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder
Approximate run time: 2 hours 40 minutes, with intermission
Presented in German with English captions
Run dates: opens 2/22, closing 3/9
Accessible show dates: Audio described performance on 3/2 (matinee). All performances are open-captioned. Discount & rush tickets may be available; see info here.
Venue accessibility info: Theatre & common areas are wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are gendered and multi-stall; gender-neutral, single stall restrooms located on most levels. See accessibility info here.