Local students will perform in Syracuse Opera’s upcoming production of Hansel and Gretel. They include Julianna Buchmann of Warners, Kayleigh Ferguson of Elbridge and Alex Sheridan of Marcellus. Julianna and Alex are members of the Syracuse Opera Children’s Chorus. Julianna will also be “Mom Troll,” and Alex and Kayleigh will be angels. Syracuse Opera’s production of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel will be presented in the Crouse-Hinds Theater of the John H. Mulroy Civic Center at 8 p.m. Friday April 23 and 2 p.m. Sunday April 25. Ticket prices start at $18; to purchase call 476-7372 or 424-8200 or visit SyracuseOpera.com.