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Who's Afraid of Opera?

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S1 E8 · Thomas's Mignon

About Who's Afraid of Opera?

Who's Afraid of Opera? is a kids and family TV series that premiered on PBS on April 9, 1972. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "Thomas's Mignon", aired on December 16, 1973.

Three zany puppets bring to life our greatest opera treasures, as Joan Sutherland, the world’s most famous soprano, performs their highlights. The puppets make up the audience: Sir William, a wise old goat; Little Billy, his nephew; and Rudi, a rather boisterous lion. Sutherland first introduces them to the story of each opera. Then, backed by the London Symphony Orchestra and a first-rate cast, she moves onto the opera stage, complete with elaborate sets and elegant costumes. After each exquisite aria, the diva comes back to her inquisitive friends and unfolds the plot.

  • Kids
  • Family

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Episodes

8 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1972 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 52 years ago

Who's Afraid of Opera? Season 1 release dates →
  1. E8

    8. Thomas's Mignon

    In the comic opera Mignon, Joan portrays the exuberant Philine, whose affections are much sought after.

  2. E7

    7. Verdi's Rigoletto

    In Rigoletto as Gilda, she is in love with the flirtatious and corrupt Duke of Mantua to the despair of her father, the court jester.

  3. E6

    6. Gounod's Faust

    As Marguerite in Faust, Sutherland loves a man who has sold his soul to the devil for youth and pleasure.

  4. E5

    5. Verdi's La Traviata

    As Violetta in La Traviata, Sutherland’s a beautiful Paris courtesan in love with a penniless young man.

  5. E4

    4. Offenbach's La Perichole

    As the title character in La Perichole, Joan displays her lively flair for comedy as well as her amazing vocal abilities.

  6. E3

    3. Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor

    As Lucy in Lucia, betrayed by her own brother, Sutherland’s a tragic heroine indeed!

  7. E2

    2. Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment

    As Marie, found as an infant on the battlefield and adopted by a whole regiment of adoring fathers, Joan falls in love with the brave Tonio.

  8. E1

    1. Rossini's The Barber of Seville

    As Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Joan’s the rich and elegant ward of a strict guardian. When Figaro, the noisy barber, butts into her love life, all fun breaks loose!

Cast & crew

Created by Nathan Kroll and Larry Berthelson

  • Spiro Malas

    Spiro Malas

    Dr. Bartolo

  • Ramon Remedios

    Count Almaviva

  • Tom McDonnell

    Figaro

  • Clifford Grant

    Don Basilio

  • Monica Sinclair

    The Marchioness of Berkenfield

  • John Brecknock

    Edgardo

  • Pieter van der Stolk

    Enrico

  • Francis Egerton

    Francis Egerton

    Arturo

  • Ailsa Gamley

    Alisa

  • John Fryatt

    Don Pedro / The Notary

  • Gordon Wilcock

    Panatellas

  • Sydney Bromley

    Sydney Bromley

    The Old Prisoner

  • Joe Mammen

  • Ian Caley

    Alfredo

  • John Gibbs

    Dr. Grenvil

  • Joseph Rouleau

    Joseph Rouleau

Who's Afraid of Opera? FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Who's Afraid of Opera??

Who's Afraid of Opera? has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 16, 1973.

When did the latest episode of Who's Afraid of Opera? come out?

The most recent episode of Who's Afraid of Opera?, Season 1 Episode 8 "Thomas's Mignon", aired on December 16, 1973.

How many seasons of Who's Afraid of Opera? are there?

Who's Afraid of Opera? has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

When did Who's Afraid of Opera? first air?

Who's Afraid of Opera? first aired on PBS on April 9, 1972.

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