Thank you for your patronage of Michigan Opera Theatre. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, MOT must cancel all remaining spring performances of Dance Theatre of Harlem, Champion, Swan Lake, The Very Last Green Thing, and Pagliacci. We understand this decision is disappointing to our audiences; however, the health and safety of our guests, artists, staff members, and …
Violist Jacqueline Hanson fell in love with opera as a child, when her violin teacher gave her a recording of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. When she joined the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra at the beginning of its 2018-19 season, she was thrilled her first opera orchestra job was to perform the work that started it all. …
Malandain Ballet Biarritz comes to Detroit just in time for Valentine’s weekend! The French contemporary ballet company will make its Detroit Opera House debut Saturday, Feb. 15 with a sensual program performed to works by Vivaldi, Ravel and Chopin. Michigan Opera Theatre has partnered with area businesses to create three memorable experiences to make Malandain …
Hailing from southwestern France, contemporary ballet company Malandain Ballet Biarritz will make its Detroit Opera House debut Feb. 15. The company is known for their celebration of sensuality and humanity and will perform emotive works from classic composers Vivaldi, Chopin and Ravel, coinciding with Valentine’s weekend. “Malandain Ballet Biarritz represents one of the best contemporary …
2020 marks both a new year and a new decade, and we at Michigan Opera Theatre can’t wait to experience what is in store for us. This year, in particular, features significant change with new leadership, Detroit Opera House debuts and the beginning celebrations of major MOT milestones! Here is what I am most looking …
Michigan Opera Theatre thanks you for an extraordinary 2019!
MOT and UMS have announced the principal cast for American Ballet Theatre’s presentation of Swan Lake, presented at the Detroit Opera House April 16-19! Starring in the role of Odette/Odile will be ABT Principal dancers Devon Teuchser, Isabella Boylston, Christine Shevchenko, Hee Seo and Gillian Murphy. Cory Stearns, Joo Won Ahn, Thomas Forster, Aran Bell …
Sweeney Todd opens Saturday, Nov. 16, and we are thrilled to partner with several area organizations to create an extra special experience to celebrate the Demon Barber of Fleet Street! Learn about our “Barbershop Quintet” below! Off-Site Specials This special cocktail features Rodney Strong Cabernet, Remy Martin VSOP, Cointrea, Amaretto and Angostura Bitters. …
Michigan Opera Theatre is hiring a Director of Operations and Patron Experiences! The role’s primary function is to ensure an exceptional patron experience for every guest who enters the Detroit Opera House. This position manages a comprehensive set of responsibilities to achieve this goal including, but not limited to, creating and coordinating a team strategy …
At 72, trumpet player Gordon Simmons has the honor of being the oldest member of the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra. He is also one of the orchestra’s longest-serving members, embarking on his 40th season with MOT this fall. One of Gordon’s favorite things about being in the orchestra is performing with his colleagues, especially during …
