Hansel and Gretel
A fairy tale opera
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
Engelbert Humperdinck (yes, really) set this classic fairy tale to opera, and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and New Orleans Opera plan to bring those folk melodies to life on the Mahalia Jackson stage. A delight for children and adults alike. 7:30 pm Friday; 2:30 pm Sunday. $32–$227. neworleansopera.org.