Lyric Opera of Chicago (Hänsel) 
January 25 - February 5, 2022

LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO

HÄNSEL

January 25, 27, & 29
February 1, 3, & 5
2023

Lyric Opera House
Chicago, Illinois

When this universally cherished production debuted 20 years ago, it captivated Chicago audiences. It did the same in 2012, and this season it returns again by popular demand. This rivetingly modern, astonishingly inventive view of the Brothers Grimm's fairytale features an eye-popping production that does full justice to Humperdinck's glorious score. You'll be rooting for Hansel and Gretel at every moment in their battle against the witch in the massive, industrial-strength kitchen, and you'll be moved by the "Dream Ballet." From the exquisite "Evening Prayer" to the uproarious "Witch's Ride," this ever-fresh, whimsical masterpiece is packed with musical gems that make it a wonderful introduction to opera for audiences of all ages. Samantha Hankey makes her Lyric Opera of Chicago debut as Hänsel.

Cosi fan tutte

Palm Beach Opera (Dorabella) 
February 24,25, & 26 2023

Palm Beach Opera

Cosi fan tutte

Dorabella

February 24, 25, & 26
2023

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Palm Beach, Florida

A sparkling tale of twin romances. Palm Beach Opera’s second mainstage production presents Mozart’s intriguing Così fan tutte, a brilliant and sophisticated comedy of twin romances. Thought-provoking and playful, Mozart’s classic opera offers humor and insight into human nature. Samantha reprises the role of Dorabella in her Palm Beach Opera debut. 

CARNEGIE HALL RECITAL

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Weill Recital Hall
March 10, 2023

CARNEGIE HALL

RECITAL

MEZZO-SOPRANO

March 10
2023

Weill Recital Hall
New York, New York

With a voice praised by Opera News as “luscious, amber-toned, and dazzling,” Samantha Hankey has sung major operatic roles to great acclaim at opera houses and festivals that include the Liceu Opera Barcelona, Glyndebourne Festival, Bayerische Staatsoper, and Metropolitan Opera. Hear this exciting singer in her full glory when she adds a Carnegie Hall debut recital to her growing list of triumphs.

Santa Fe Opera (Mélisande)
July-August, 2023

SANTA FE OPERA

MÉLISANDE

July 15, 19, & 28
August 3, 9, & 18
2023

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Not seen on the Santa Fe Opera stage since 1977, Debussy’s masterpiece Pelléas et Mélisande is presented from July 15, 2023 in a riveting new site-specific production directed and designed by Netia Jones. Santa Fe Opera Music Director Harry Bicket conducts a cast headlined by two thrilling singers in their Santa Fe Opera debuts: baritone Huw Montague Rendall and mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey. Ms. Hankey makes her debut in the title role of this love triangle of royal proportions.