William Kentridge’s multi-layered production of Berg’s masterpiece stars charismatic soprano Marlis Petersen in the title role—the enigmatic and alluring woman who is equal parts femme fatale, innocent girl, and abused victim. The men around her, whose lives she forever alters, are Johan Reuter as newspaper publisher Dr. Schön; Daniel Brenna as his composer son, Alwa; Paul Groves as the Painter; and Franz Grundheber as Schigolch. Susan Graham sings Countess Geschwitz, and Lothar Koenigs conducts Berg’s landmark score.
Marlis PetersenLulu
Johan ReuterDr. Schön / Jack the RipperDaniel BrennaAlwa Schön
Susan GrahamCountess GeschwitzFranz GrundheberSchigolchMartin WinklerThe Acrobat / The Animal TamerPaul GrovesThe Painter / African PrinceElizabeth DeShongThe Wardrobe Mistress / The Schoolboy / The Page
Alan OkeThe Prince / The Manservant / The MarquisJulian CloseThe Theater Manager / The BankerAshley EmersonThe Fifteen-Year-Old GirlJane ShaulisHer MotherKathryn DayThe DesignerTyler DuncanThe JournalistPaul CoronaThe Servant
