‘Billy Goats Gruff’ opera for children

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Opera Western Reserve Young Artists will present “The Billy Goats Gruff” at 3 p.m. March 6 in the Stambaugh Auditorium ballroom.

Tickets are on sale now at the Stambaugh box office, 1000 Fifth Ave.; by phone at 330-259-0555; and at stambaughauditorium.com.

This operatic version of the Norwegian fairy tale will introduce youngsters to opera.

Adapted from music by Mozart, Donizetti and Rossini, the story looks in on three billy goat friends whose game of hide and seek is ruined when a bully blocks a bridge.

This educational and entertaining production is appropriate for children of all ages. At the conclusion, the cast will meet and interact with the audience. Robert Pierce is the stage director, and Jan Crews is musical director.