Who's Afraid of Opera?
Kids·Family·1972·1 Seasons
Three zany puppets bring to life our greatest opera treasures, as Joan Sutherland, the world’s most famous soprano, performs their highlights. The puppets make up the audience: Sir William, a wise old goat; Little Billy, his nephew; and Rudi, a rather boisterous lion. Sutherland first introduces them to the story of each opera. Then, backed by the London Symphony Orchestra and a first-rate cast, she moves onto the opera stage, complete with elaborate sets and elegant costumes. After each exquisite aria, the diva comes back to her inquisitive friends and unfolds the plot.
Starring: Joan Sutherland,Larry Berthelson,Danny Seagren,Rod Young
Episodes
Season 1
S01 | E01
Rossini's The Barber of Seville
1972-04-09

S01 | E02
Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment
1972-04-16

S01 | E03
Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor
1973-02-11

S01 | E04
Offenbach's La Perichole
1973-02-18

S01 | E05
Verdi's La Traviata
1973-04-22

S01 | E06
Gounod's Faust
1973-04-29

S01 | E07
Verdi's Rigoletto
1973-12-09

S01 | E08
Thomas's Mignon
1973-12-16
Cast
Joan Sutherland
Host / Rosina / Marie / Lucia / La Perichole / Violetta / Marguerite / Gilda / Philine
Larry Berthelson
Billy (voice)

Danny Seagren
Rudi (voice)
Rod Young
Sir William (voice)






