Operetta ‘Strawberries and Strawberriesses’ (Braškiai ir Braškienės)

When love, family, and old secrets come together under one roof, nothing turns out as expected…

When a son returns from London to his hometown, his parents prepare to welcome not only him but also his fiancée—a well-educated, elegant lawyer. Everything seems perfect. But the mother sees things differently. She suspects that someone else is meant for her son and still holds onto memories of a past love. Driven by emotion, she devises a plan: she invites her son’s former girlfriend.

Creative team:

• Composer: Jonas Sakalauskas
• Libretto: Jonas Braškys (Junior)

Cast includes Larisa Kalpokaitė, Jonas Braškys, Jonas Sakalauskas, Emilija Finagėjevaitė, and the New Opera Orchestra ensemble.

This comic and heartfelt operetta tells a warm story about love, family control, and unexpected turns of fate—balancing humor, emotion, and a celebration of what matters most.