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Big Questions: Season One

Detroit Opera embarks on a season-long exploration of American identity as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In inspiring and original productions, we invite you to participate in a dialogue around the question: Has America at 250 lived up to its promise? Click below to read our season brochure.

OUR 25/26 SEASON BROCHURE

Our 25/26 Season opens September 28!

The Girl of the Golden West

The first show in our “America at 250: Big Questions” series, The Girl of the Golden West sets the stage for examining whether the roots of America’s promise were always intertwined with conquest, violence, and vigilante justice.

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September 28 – October 4, 2025

Opera

Stars of American Ballet

A celebration of influential choreographers who shaped American dance in the 20th century. This program explores the shaping of the American dance scene with Robbins’ “In the Night,” an excerpt from Arpino’s “Light Rain,” Tharp’s “Brel,” and Balanchine’s “Who Cares” (concert version).

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October 18 & 19, 2025

Dance

Dance Theatre of Harlem

A perennial favorite, Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to Detroit with an exciting program featuring iconic works of Robert Garland, George Balanchine, and others!

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November 15 & 16, 2025

Dance

Highways and Valleys: Two American Love Stories

Highways and Valleys – Two American Love Stories is a unique double bill combining voices often excluded from the operatic mainstream: the “dean of African American music,” William Grant Still, and the Jewish émigré Kurt Weill. From their marginalized positions in American society, both composers sought out the heart of American folk music and brought it into the world of opera.

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December 7 – 13, 2025

Opera

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