Opera: Amahl and the Night Visitors

LOON’s family-friendly favorite returns by popular demand! A vivid and accessible story originally created for television, Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors features beautiful melodies, engaging characters, and a message that resonates with the themes of generosity and hope.

Amahl and the Night Visitors tells the heartwarming story of Amahl and his mother. When three magnificent and weary Kings following a wondrous star knock on their door and request a night’s lodging, the impoverished mother and son welcome them in. Through their interactions with the Kings, Amahl and his Mother confront themes of poverty and sacrifice. 

With beautiful melodies and a poignant story sung entirely in English, Amahl and the Night Visitors is a moving reminder that kindness and generosity are the greatest gifts of all. Ideal for all ages, including children.

55 minutes long, no intermission, Sung in English with English supertitles.