about the show

This classic children’s story comes to life through the music and familiar melodies by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Adapted for the opera stage by John Davies, three young pigs have to figure out how to build a house to protect themselves from the Big Bad Wolf. While two of the pigs just want to play and have fun, Despina Pig goes to the library and learns how to build a strong house to protect her friends. With a tale that promotes problem-solving, resilience, and the importance of literacy as a tool for facing challenges, children and adults alike will be drawn in by this colorful and engaging production.

This production is sung in English.

BEFORE YOU GO - FAMILY ACTIVITIES

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Creative Team

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cast

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*Denotes Opera Birmingham solo debut

^ Denotes members of the Opera Birmingham Studio at Samford University sponsored by Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman

production team

sponsors

Our season is made possible by additional grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the Daniel Foundation of Alabama.

Along with the sponsorship of the singers, Michael J. and Mary Anne Freeman are generously sponsoring the directorial and creative team for The Three Little Pigs, along with the ASL Interpreters for the 2025-2026 Opera Birmingham season.

Student tickets are supported by The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Steinway is the official piano of Opera Birmingham

Alabama Media Group is the Official Media Sponsor of Opera Birmingham

special thanks

Birmingham Parks and Recreation

Friends of Avondale Park

Samford University School of the Arts and Dr. Lance Beaumont, Dean

Alex Garmon, AGAV