Upcoming Performances
Rinaldo
Handel’s Baroque blockbuster is viewed through the lens of a child’s fantasy in a contemporary pediatric ward. The young patients venture on a heroic journey, where knights, sorcerers, monsters, and magic are used as a salve for unimaginable challenges.
Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo leads the talented cast in Louisa Proske’s reimagined production, conducted by Detroit Opera Music Director Roberto Kalb.
February 22 – March 2, 2025
Opera
Twyla Tharp Dance: Diamond Jubilee
Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a Coast-to-Coast tour featuring her Olivier-nominated Diabelli, set to Beethoven’s masterpiece the Diabelli Variations. The program also features a new work, SLACKTIDE in collaboration with composer Philip Glass, their first since 1986. A reimagining of Glass’s Aguas da Amazonia score is augmented with new music and accompanied live by Chicago-based Third Coast Percussion, performed on a unique collection of custom-designed percussion instruments.
This groundbreaking evening is not one to be missed and is sure to dazzle audiences with its stellar dancing and phenomenal musicianship.
February 1 and 2, 2025
Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at The 92nd Street Y in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African American modern dancers, that performance changed forever the perception of American dance. The Ailey company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 million people at theaters in 48 states and 71 countries on six continents–as well as millions more through television broadcasts, film screenings, and online platforms.
Today, the Company continues Mr. Ailey’s mission by presenting important works of the past and commissioning new ones.
March 14-16, 2025
Dance
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The New York Times
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Tea and Treasures
January 26, 2025
Join The Detroit Opera Resident Artists at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe for an elegant afternoon of tea and song featuring a delectable buffet of sweet and savory selections, a curated assortment of fine teas, and a program showcasing some of the most iconic and beloved arias and ensembles from the operatic repertoire.
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Pro Musica presents the Detroit Opera Resident Artists
February 2, 2025
Join Pro Musica of Detroit for an enchanting evening as they celebrate vocal artistry and operatic brilliance with the Detroit Opera Resident Artists, gracing the stage at the War Memorial in Grosse Pointe in a special concert program presented by Pro Musica.
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Center Stage with the Detroit Opera Resident Artists
March 1, 2025
Indulge in an evening of operatic splendor with the Detroit Opera’s Resident Artists as they take center stage to present a mesmerizing concert of opera selections. This concert takes place at the Hawk Theatre in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
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Visiting Shows
Look, Listen, and Learn
Detroit Opera House Tours
Join us for a 55-minute Detroit Opera House Highlights Tour (tour locations vary subject to performance schedule). These new tours are open to the public; reservations are required. Tickets are available online or on the day of at the Box Office (Broadway Street). $10 for adults and $8 for students. BUY TICKETS – 11:00am Tour…
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DANCE MAGAZINE: Celebrating 30 Years of Complexions Contemporary Ballet
by Jennifer Heimlich A dancer’s long leg reaches skyward as she tilts daringly far off pointe, before launching into a rapid-fire string of intricate steps. Her slinky upper body contrasts with the highly technical classicism of her legs. Her movement has a sense of expansive freedom that’s at once gutsy and elegant. If this aesthetic…
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Alvin Ailey Dance Masterclass
This Master Class will be taught by company members of world famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Master Class will include modern technique and movement from Mr. Ailey’s signature works. This class is most suitable for intermediate/advanced dancers ages 13 and up. Free with an Alvin Ailey mainstage performance ticket or $15 without. Pre-registration is…
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