Bring In The New Year With The Bat
Strauss' Die Fledermaus in Concert
Imagine a party overflowing with sparkling wine, thrilling music, and laughter as the clock strikes midnight. That's the magic of Die Fledermaus, Johann Strauss II's effervescent operetta, a beloved New Year's Day tradition in many parts of the world. (Just check out that dazzling set design from the English National Orchestra's 2013 production!)
This year, the Stratford Symphony Orchestra (SSO) invites you to celebrate the new year with their captivating production of this most popular operetta, also known as "The Bat." Get ready for a whirlwind of disguises, mistaken identities, and hilarious hijinks as love and revenge intertwine amidst the grandeur of a lavish New Year's Eve ball.
Featuring a stellar cast of Canadian and international talent, including sopranos Natalya Gennadi and Maeve Palmer, mezzo-soprano Maria Soulis, tenor Ernesto Ramirez, and baritones Jorell Williams and Dion Mazerolle, this concert performance promises an unforgettable experience. Under the baton of SSO Music Director William Rowson, with staging by Loreena McKennitt and Stage Director François Racine, prepare to be swept away by the music and the magic.
Still working on your New Year's Eve plans? Spend it in Stratford! There are endless possibilities for the night of December 31st &ndash culinary adventures, live music, and dance parties. Here are just a few idea-starters: Braai House and Braai Bar, Bluebird Cafe, The Starlight, Grayson Mills, The Bunker Performance Lounge, Revival House, Foster's Inn, and many more &ndash each offering something special to ring in the new year.
Here on DiscoverStratford.com, we can help you find just the right overnight accommodations for your New Year's Eve escape.
