The two-act ballet, choreographed by P‹r Isberg, is set to music by Georg Riedel and Stefan Nilsson. Isberg, along with Gunilla Roempke, turned Astrid Lindgren's books into a libretto. Bo-Ruben Hedwall designed the sets, and the costumes were designed by Ann-Mari Anttila.
According to the Associted Press, dancers Anna Valev and Marie Lindquist will alternate in the role of Pippi; the dancers will be accompanied by the Royal Swedish Opera Orchestra, conducted by Anders Eljas.
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Stephen Schwartz is also returning to host the company's annual gala.
The mezzo-soprano returns to the role that made her a star.
Beginning with his America (A Prophecy), the program forms a window into the U.S. at 250.
Madama Butterfly has landed at the Metropolitan Opera.
