Die Fledermaus

A prince throws a lavish masquerade ball that’s the talk of Vienna–but what goes on there is hardly festive or light-hearted. Try deceit, lusty serenades, and a diabolical plan for revenge instead. (Meow!) The story of Die Fledermaus (“The Bat”) is dark, sexy, and sinful–and we have renewed faith in North Star’s seduction skills, ever since last year’s Jacques Brel cabaret. But Johann Strauss Jr.’s music consists mainly of pretty, danceable polkas and the composer’s famous waltz of deception. True to form, North Star will perform Die Fledermaus in English. 312 N. Hamline Ave., St. Paul; 651-209-6689; www.northstaropera.org