Happy End Regional Tour

2026 Tour Schedule

May 9 | 3:00 PM — Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA

May 10 | 3:00 PM — Munson, Utica, NY

May 16 | 7:30 PM — Seagle Festival (venue TBA), Schroon Lake, NY

May 17 | 3:00 PM — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, NY

May 28 & 30 | 7:00 PM — Opera Saratoga, Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs, NY

May 29 | 8:00 PM — Hudson Hall, Hudson, NY

July 23 | 7:00 PM — Finger Lakes Opera, Panara Theater at Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

July 28 & 31 | 4:30 PM — The Glimmerglass Festival, Pavilion, Cooperstown, NY

Additional New York City dates for the fall of 2026 will be announced at a later date.

Religion and capitalism collide in this sharp, jazz-infused musical comedy by Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, and Elisabeth Hauptmann. Banned after just two performances in 1929 Berlin, Happy End is a satire of big business and big religion set in a smoky speakeasy where gangsters do deals and the Salvation Army saves souls. With an unforgettable score that includes “Bilbao Song,” “Mandalay Song,” and “Surabaya Johnny,” Happy End blazes with wit, grit, and dark glamour.

This new touring production brings together The Glimmerglass Festival, Opera Saratoga, Finger Lakes Opera, and Seagle Festival in a shared effort to expand access to opera across the region. Internationally recognized for its innovative productions, commitment to new work, and leadership in artist training, The Glimmerglass Festival convened these partner organizations to build a sustainable statewide touring model. 

Music and Lyrics by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht
Book by Elisabeth Hauptmann
Presented in English
Approximate Running Time: 90 minutes

Music Director | Rob Ainsley
Director | Mary Birnbaum
Set Designer | Tobin Ost
Costume Designer | Márion Talán de la Rosa

Click here for a full listing of the cast and creative team.