Set in Rome on the morning of June 17, 1800, through dawn of the following day, Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has offended and thrilled audiences for more than a century. Tosca, one of a handful of iconic works that seem to represent...

The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte in the original German) was written for a theater located just outside Vienna with the clear intention of appealing to audiences from all walks of life. The story is told in a singspiel (“song-play”) format characterized by separate musical numbers connected by d...

Following their sold-out performance in 2023, the Half Moon Orchestra returns to Munson for another enchanting classical holiday concert. This time, they will grace the stage with the full orchestra, filling the stage of the Root Court, promising an even more magnificent musical experience. ...

Doktor Kaboom! Look Out! Science is Coming! Performances: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. From explosive experiments to dazzling demonstrations, mad scientist Doktor Kaboom! uses humor and theatrics to ignite curiosity and inspire a love for science in both kids and adults. With his trademark blend of c...

This grandest of grand operas features an epic backdrop for what is in essence an intimate love story. Set in ancient Egypt and packed with magnificent choruses, complex ensembles, and elaborate ballets, Aida never loses sight of its three protagonists. Few operas have matched Aida in its explor...

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) with Grammy-winning composer Antonio Sánchez. The original score for Birdman consists entirely of solo jazz percussion written and performed by Sánchez. Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu has stated that the music h...

Treat yourself to an evening of enchantment and indulgence with "Love on the Rocks," where Victorian love stories spring to life on stage. From lighthearted tales to heart-wrenching dramas, these captivating performances will sweep you off your feet, and you’ll swoon listening to the original love l...

Performance: 11 a.m. Music Workshop: 1 p.m. Sing along with Alex and the Kaleidoscope for a lively and unforgettable concert experience that will delight audiences of all ages! This dynamic, award-winning group invites children and families to explore a world of imagination and discovery. Their ...

Emerging from the storied landscape of County Waterford, Danú stands as one of today's foremost traditional Irish ensembles. Their electrifying, sold-out concerts across Ireland are legendary, showcasing high-energy performances that seamlessly blend ancient Irish melodies with vibrant new compositi...

Fidelio’s unusual structure, glorious score, and life-affirming aura make it a unique experience. It has been called a hymn to freedom and human dignity. Formally a singspiel (with musical numbers separated by spoken dialogue), Fidelio had a long and complex gestation. Its uplifting spirit made ...

Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns to perform beloved masterpieces by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Brahms. With his virtuoso skill and passion, Siegel brings these timeless compositions to life, and enriches the audience's understanding and appreciation of the nuances of each through hi...

John Waters, the prolific and provocative filmmaker, author, and celebrated counter-culture icon, shares stories from his life in the arts. His all-new, fast-moving, part-confessional, part-inquisitional comic spoken word show salutes the new gender-guerilla generation of today for doing the im...

John Waters, the prolific and provocative filmmaker, author, and celebrated counter-culture icon, shares stories from his life in the arts. His all-new, fast-moving, part-confessional, part-inquisitional comic spoken word show salutes the new gender-guerilla generation of today for doing the impossi...

A profoundly humane comedy, Le Nozze di Figaro is a remarkable marriage of Mozart’s music at the height of his genius and one of the best librettos ever set. In adapting a play that caused a scandal with its revolutionary take on 18th-century society, librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte focused less on ...

"Live from Laurel Canyon" pays homage to the legendary songwriters of Laurel Canyon, the iconic neighborhood that was the epicenter of the folk rock revolution in the mid-1960s and ’70s and a haven for artists who redefined American pop music with their innovative sounds and groundbreaking creativit...

The story of this incendiary and powerful opera is derived from a brief biblical account: A young princess of Judea dances for her stepfather Herod and chooses as her reward the head of the prophet John the Baptist. Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story—al...

Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production. Its buoyant good humor and elegant melodies have delighted the diverse tastes of every generation for two centuries, and several of the opera’s most recognizable tunes have entered the world’s musical unconscio...