Friday, May 16, 2025, 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 3:00 pm

Charity Randall Theatre, Oakland

Based on the historical events surrounding the execution of Anne Boleyn, Gaetano Donizetti’s tragedy, Anna Bolena, explores the psychological depth and intertwining fates of Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour as they navigate the whims of the oppressive, murderous King Henry VIII. Notable for its melodic richness, dramatic intensity, and intricate and expressive vocal writing, Anna Bolena is the first in Donizetti’s trilogy of operas about Tudor queens. Malena Dayen, in her Resonance Works debut, directs this new production, inviting audiences into a multi-dimensional exploration of history and the human condition.

Cast & Creatives

  • Katy Lindhart

    ANNA BOLENA

  • Tahanee Aluwihare

    GIOVANNA SEYMOUR

  • Hidenori Inoue

    ENRICO VIII

  • Omar Najmi

    LORD PERCY

  • Malena Dayen

    STAGE DIRECTOR

  • Maria Sensi Sellner

    CONDUCTOR/PRODUCER

More about the show

“Vocal revelation” Katy Lindhart (Viardot’s Cinderella) stars as the doomed Anna Bolena, alongside “impeccable” mezzo-soprano Tahanee Aluwihare (This Love Between Us). Bass Hidenori Inoue, who was praised for his “rich, warm and resonant voice of exceptional beauty and power” in our 2023 Macbeth sings Enrico VIII, “A world class voice in every respect”, tenor Omar Najmi makes his Pittsburgh debut as Lord Percy. Artistic & General Director Maria Sensi Sellner conducts this first production of this masterwork in Pittsburgh in 25 years.

Charity Randall Theatre
4301 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

 

  • There are accessible street parking spaces on Forbes (near the Forbes & Bigelow intersection, a bit less than a block from the theater) and along Bellefield Avenue, among other locations. An elevator has recently been installed to ease accessible entrance: proceed around the right side of the theater to reach the elevator vestibule. The path is paved with stone, and can be slightly bumpy.

    If you're being dropped off, you can use the cobblestone access road to the right of the main entrance, but there is no public parking available there.

    If you're parking on the street, all curbs in the area have proper curb cuts at the intersections.

    If you will be enjoying the performance from a wheelchair, the Randall has recently added five dedicated spaces in the front of the house left section. Due to some challenges with our ticketing system, please enquire at the ticket desk about accessible seating when you arrive, or call us at 412-501-3330.

If you have further questions about accessibility, please do not hesitate to contact Brennan Sellner at brennan@resworks.org or 412-501-3330 (please note that this is an office number, and cannot receive texts).