Sahel performs the role of Sher Khan in this production of Kamala Sankaram’s The Jungle Book at Washington National Opera.

Sahel performs the role of Jaquino in this production of Beethoven’s Fidelio at Washington National Opera.

Sahel covers the role of Italian Singer in this production of Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier at Santa Fe Opera.

Sahel covers the role of Alfredo Germont in this production of Verdi’s La Traviata with Santa Fe Opera.

Sahel covers the role of Eli in the world premiere of Gregory Spears’ The Righteous at Santa Fe Opera.

Sahel will perform the role of Pang in this 2023 Washington National Opera production of Turandot.

Grammy Award®–winning composer and playwright Christopher Tin, known for his film and video game soundtracks, and acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Susan Soon He Stanton, offer a compelling ending to Puccini’s otherwise unfinished fantasy story. Turandot will let audience members decide for themselves: is Turandot mercilessly cruel, or justifiably cautious?

Sahel will perform the role of Pantellas in this new Washington National Opera production of Jacques Offenbach’s La Périchole.

Adaptation created by Eric Sean Fogel, James Lowe, and Kelley Rourke
Musical arrangement and orchestration by James Lowe
English lyrics and book by Kelley Rourke
Based on La Périchole by Jacques Offenbach, Henri Meilhac, and Ludovic Halévy

Sahel will perform the role of Joseph in this production of The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me, with Washington National Opera.

Music by Jeanine Tesori / Libretto by J.D. McClatchy, based on the book by Jeanette Winterson. Adapted by Sandy McClathy.

The hit family opera returns for the holidays, based on the award-winning children’s book and featuring music from Tony®-winning composer Jeanine Tesori.

Sahel will perform the role of Tybalt (CYA show & mainstage cover), and cover the role of Roméo.

With Romeo and Juliet, WNO joins organizations across the Washington, D.C. region in an exciting festival celebrating the works of William Shakespeare. Simon Godwin, Artistic Director of Shakespeare Theatre Company, directs a phenomenal cast in his highly anticipated opera directorial debut.

Sahel will perform the role of Arturo in this production of Lucia di Lammermoor.

Mozart’s sublime tragic comedy Don Giovanni is widely regarded as the first Grand Opera ever performed in Philadelphia, debuting at The Chestnut Street Theater in 1818. The devilish Don pursues women all over Europe, leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered lives. A ghostly encounter ensures that this devil gets his due! AVA first presented Don Giovanni in 1986-87 and continued with performances in 2000, 2005, 2011 and 2015 which featured many alumni who have gone on to significant professional careers.

• April 27, 29, May 2, 2023 – AVA’s Helen Corning Warden Theater

• May 4, 2023 (tickets on sale at a later time) – Young Professionals performance

• May 6, 2023 – Central Bucks South High School

• May 9, 2023 – The Haverford School’s Centennial Hall

Unless otherwise noted, all performances at 7:30 PM

Cast to be announced at a later time

Sahel will perform the role of Ernesto in this production of Don Pasquale.

The venerable Don Pasquale has chosen a wealthy wife for his nephew Ernesto, who wants to marry Norina. The elderly Don disapproves, and decides to find a wealthy bride of his own. With Norina in disguise and a fake wedding, the couple and their friend Dr. Malatesta make Don Pasquale rue the day he ever considered marriage!

February 16, 18, 21, and 24, 2023 – All performances at the Helen Corning Warden Theater at AVA at 7:30 PM

Cast to be announced at a later time

Musically directed by Luke Housner.

Performances: December 13, 15.

Sahel will cover the role of Alfredo in this production of La Traviata.

Maestro Christofer Macatsoris conducts the AVA Opera Orchestra

Director: Dorothy Danner

Sahel will perform the role of Tamino.