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Join us for Opera Outdoors, a free, fun, family-friendly opera concert at Turner Park Friday, September 5, 2025 | 7:00 PM (Rain date: September 6) Turner Park at Midtown Crossing View performance details What should I bring? Bring items that would make you feel comfortable at an outdoor concert - a blanket, lawn chairs, even a picnic! If you prefer not to bring food, Midtown Crossing has multiple restaurants from which to choose. When should I arrive? The Park and Kids Zone opens at 5:30 p.m., so you can start to claim your spot on the lawn. Kids Zone will include arts and crafts, balloon animals, costume station and more! The opera concert will begin ...

This past season... The expanse and impact of opera in our city never ceases to humble us. Thank you to each and every audience member, partner, supporter, staff member, artist, teacher, and participant for joining in the artistry of Opera in Omaha.

Join us for Fantastic Mr. Fox Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 7:00pm Box Office & Lawn Open | 6:00pm Friday, June 6, 2025 | 7:00pm Box Office & Lawn Open | 6:00pm Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 2:00pm Box Office & Lawn Open | 1:00pm (Relaxed Performance) Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 2:00pm Box Office & Lawn Open | 1:00pm Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE 68108 The performance runs approximately 80 minutes with no intermission. View Venue Map View performance details Before you arrive What to bring No chairs or seating will be provided for this performance. The lawn will be separated for blanket only seating closest to the stage and chair seating a bit further back. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to suit your preferences. Seating ...

So you think you know everything about Handel's Giulio Cesare? Here are some lesser known tidbits about Handel's popular opera. Handel was known for his intense compositional pace, especially when writing operas like Giulio Cesare. Stories suggest he composed the entire opera within weeks, fueled by vast amounts of strong coffee—up to 40 cups a day. Coffee shops were cultural hubs in London at the time, and Handel was a frequent visitor. The lead role was written for the famed castrato Senesino, whose vocal range and power were a spectacle in themselves. Castrati were surgically altered before puberty to maintain their high-pitched voices, making them Baroque celebrities—and subjects of ridi...

Join us for Giulio Cesare Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 7:30pm Box Office Open | 6:00pm Lobby Open | 6:30pm House Open | 7:00pm Orpheum Theater 409 S. 16th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 The performance runs approximately 3 hours 55 minutes with two 20 minute intermissions. NOTE: Because this is a one night only performance, your usual seats might be different. Be sure to check your tickets for seat information. View performance details Before you arrive Please expect some construction around the Orpheum that may impact driving to the venue for Giulio Cesare. For Omaha streetcar construction: There are lane restrictions on Harney Street between 19th and 16th Streets. The 16th Street northbound lane is closed from Howard to Harney Street. ...

Call for Entries: NATURAL WONDERS Youth Art Show Calling all young artists and creators! Opera Omaha, Wicked Raven Productions, and Joslyn Castle & Gardens invite artists 18 and younger to join a special youth art show celebrating the enchanting bond between humanity and the natural world inspired by Opera Omaha’s new production of Fantastic Mr. Fox. This is your moment to let your imagination bloom and share your unique vision with the community! Themes: Connection to the Natural World Nature and Whimsy Animal Companions Woodland Creatures Dive into the magic of nature for inspiration! Explore the quiet strength of towering trees, the playful dance of woodland creatures, or the loyal co...

Opera Omaha will be holding auditions for the 2025-26 season chorus roster on April 24 and 26, 2025. We are seeking talented local singers to join the roster. Singers with previous experience in the Opera Omaha chorus are welcome to re-audition, unless they have already auditioned in 2024. Audition requirements: • Prepare two pieces (each no longer than 5 minutes) to perform from memory. Please ensure that at least one of your pieces is in English. Due to time limitations, we may only hear one piece. • A pianist will be provided. Please bring a copy of your music for the pianist. • You may provide a headshot and resume if desired. Please sign up here by EOD Monday...

Opera Omaha will be presenting The Barber of Seville at the Orpheum Theater on October 24 and 26, 2025. This production, directed by UK-based Stephen Lawless, was first premiered at Opera San Jose in 2023. Composed by Gioachino Rossini, The Barber of Seville is one of the world’s most performed operas, celebrated for its catchy arias, dynamic ensembles, and comedic elements. The opera follows the charming and witty barber Figaro, who assists Count Almaviva in winning the affections of Rosina, a beautiful young woman guarded by her guardian, Doctor Bartolo. Supernumeraries/Flamenco dancers play a comedic role as Figaro’s sidekicks, bringing heightened energy and celebration to key moments throughout the opera. Opera Omah...

Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto is a fascinating blend of historical fact and dramatic fiction. But while the opera draws from real events in the lives of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, it does takes significant liberties to enhance its theatrical appeal. Historical Accuracies Setting and Context: The opera accurately situates the story during Caesar's pursuit of Pompey to Egypt around 48-47 BCE. This period marked the end of the Roman Republic’s civil war, with Caesar arriving in Egypt shortly after Pompey’s assassination—a key event in both history and the opera. Characters: The central figures of the opera—Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and Tolomeo XIII—are all historical figures. The dynami...