Local inn hostess, Manuelita, has rejected the advances of rival, Vertigo, and her childhood friend, Miguel. Impressed by her loyalty to her fiancé, Pépito, Miguel agrees to take his place in the military so the couple can marry. However, a letter from Pépito presents stunning news for both Manuelita and Miguel! Learn who finally gets the girl in The Dallas Opera Performing Edition of Offenbach’s charming, one-act comedy.
English Translation by Mary Dibbern
Based on the integral edition of the opera by Michael Kaye
Schedule for the Performance
12:30pm Lobby and arts and crafts opens
1:15pm Hall opens for season subscribers
1:30pm Hall opens for all ticket holders
2:00pm performance begins
3:05pm performance ends
Looking for a fun, educational, and unique way to explore the Dallas Arts District? Look no further!
The Dallas Opera is proud to announce a new partnership with talkSTEM who will host two of its FREE walkSTEM experiences in the Dallas Arts District as part of our pre-performance activities at the family performances of The Bremen Town Musicians and Pépito!

Come walk with us! walkSTEM a guided math walk through the Dallas Arts District created in partnership with the National Museum of Mathematics in New York. These FREE walks are designed specifically to engage elementary and middle school-aged children and their families in learning how math is a relevant and dynamic part of our everyday surroundings. Open to families with kids of all ages, teachers, school groups, and interested grown-ups! No unaccompanied minors permitted. You must register in advance to reserve your place as spaces fill up quickly. Sign-up is below.
For more information about talkSTEM and the walkSTEM initiative, please visit http://talkstem.org/walkstem/.
walkSTEM@Dallas Arts District April 27, 2019

The Dallas opera is proud to continue their partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, now entering its fourth year and you can support this partnership and enjoy a family performance for FREE. Simply bring two items from the list below, on the Family Performance day you wish to attend, to receive one FREE ticket.
NTFB’s Most Needed Items
- Low-Sodium Canned Vegetables
- Dried or Canned Beans
- Whole-Grain Rice or Pasta
- Healthy Cereal
- Peanut Butter
Show Details
Language
Sung in English
Cast

Claire Dillahunty
Manuelita (10/30, 11/2, 11/3)
Ndumiso Nyoka
Miguel (10/30, 11/2, 11/3)
Christopher A. Leach
Miguel (11/1, 11/5, 4/27)
Langelihle Mngxati
Vertigo (10/30, 11/2, 11/3)