Roles
| Role (in order of vocal appearance) | Voice type | Premiere Cast, December 11, 2004 (Conductor: Dennis Russell Davies) |
|---|---|---|
| Rita Billingsley, the wedding directrix | soprano | Maria Kanyova |
| Nettie, grandmother of the bride | mezzo-soprano | Kathryn Harries |
| Antonia, her daughter | mezzo-soprano | Beth Clayton |
| Jules, her husband | baritone | Jake Gardner |
| Victoria, Nettie's daughter, the mother of the groom | soprano | Catherine Malfitano |
| Luigi, her husband, the father of the groom | tenor | Jerry Hadley |
| Diana, Victoria's sister | mezzo-soprano | Patricia Risley |
| Randolph, the Corelli butler | bass | Mark Doss (alternated with Kevin Short) |
| Bartender | bass or baritone | Levi Hernandez |
| Snooks, father of the bride | baritone | Mark Delavan |
| Tulip, mother of the bride | soprano | Lauren Flanigan |
| Buffy, sister of the bride | mute | Lauren Carter |
| Muffin, the bride | soprano | Anna Christy |
| Dino, the groom | tenor | Patrick Miller |
| Candace, Tulip's sister | soprano | Cynthia Lawrence |
| William Williamson, a hired guest | baritone | Timothy Nolen |
| Breedley, the best man | baritone | Brian Leerhuber |
| Aunt Bea, Nettie's sister | mezzo-soprano | Kathryn Harries |
| Donato, Luigi's brother | tenor | David Cangelosi |
| Waiters, maids, photographers, and security | ||
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