The Matchbox Magic Flute
ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY MARY ZIMMERMAN
BASED ON MOZART’S OPERA
IN ASSOCIATION WITH GOODMAN THEATRE
WEST COAST PREMIERE
RODA THEATRE
OCT 18–DEC 8, 2024
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE JUL 31
Theatrical powerhouse Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses, The Arabian Nights, The White Snake) triumphantly returns to Berkeley Rep with a mesmerizing adaptation of Mozart’s iconic Magic Flute, using only 10 singers and five musicians. Join Tamino on a daring quest to rescue the captive princess Pamina. Encounter dragons, birdmen, and trials by fire in this enchanting microcosm of wonder where magic and music intertwine. Hailed as “a box of treasures, a haze of marvels, a banquet of dreams,” by The Chicago Reader, The Matchbox Magic Flute will transport you to realms of imagination and wonder.
Interested in sharing the magical world of The Matchbox Magic Flute with young theatre enthusiasts? The show is suitable for ages 8 and up.
Closed captioning 
Closed captioning on your smartphone is available for the following performances: evenings Oct 25, 27, 29, 30, and Nov 7; and every matinee through Nov 24. See all closed captioning performances. Learn more about our accessibility programs.
Events and extras
Postshow discussions
Join us after the show on Nov 1, Nov 14, or Nov 19 for a postshow discussion, expertly guided by members of Berkeley Rep’s artistic team.
Docent-led postshow discussions
Join your fellow audience members after all matinees for a thought-provoking postshow discussion led by our knowledgeable docents.
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Health and safety
Masks will be required in our theatres on Sunday and Tuesday performances for the first three weeks of a show’s run. Masks are encouraged but optional on all Wednesday through Saturday performances, as well as Sundays and Tuesdays after the first three weeks of performances. Visit our health and safety page for full details.
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Original photos by Liz Lauren