In Conversation: An Evening With Margaret Atwood
Join us for an intimate 75-minute conversation with award-winning author Margaret Atwood. In advance of our The Handmaid’s Tale opera production by Poul Ruders and Paul Bentley in March, the author will read a short selection from her novel as well as talk about her storied career as detailed in her memoir, Book of Lives. This conversation will be moderated by Sam...
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Gleaners Community Food Drive at Detroit Opera!
This holiday season, Detroit Opera invites you to join our Gleaners Community Food Drive. Bring three canned food items to the Detroit Opera House Box Office and receive a complimentary ticket to the Thursday, December 11th performance of Highways & Valleys. Detroit Opera will be accepting donations during regular box office hours and during each performance of Highways & Valleys. Your simple donation helps nourish our community and...
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PROGRAM: Highways & Valleys
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Twice the Drama: The Tradition of the Opera Double Bill
Opera has always been about grand emotions—love, betrayal, joy, despair—but sometimes those stories are best told in smaller, sharper doses. That’s where the tradition of the double bill comes in: two short operas presented together in a single evening, creating a powerful balance of contrast and connection. By Austin T. Richey, Ph. D. Digital Media...
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25/26 Season Pre-Opera Talks
Detroit Opera offers complimentary opera and dance talks one hour prior to each performance. Noted experts provide background and important information on what you will see on stage, enhancing your performance experience! Opera Talks and Dance Talks provide an insightful and entertaining preview of the works performed on stage. Unless otherwise directed, Talks take place...
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Holiday BOGO sale!
Give the Gift of Live Performance — and Double the Fun with BOGO* Tickets! This season, we’re spreading the joy of live performance with a Buy One, Get One Free offer on select Opera, Dance, and Detroit Opera House Presents performances! Whether you’re looking for a family outing, a night of powerful opera, or world-class...
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The Life and Artistry of William Grant Still
Join Detroit Opera for a captivating free event celebrating the enduring legacy of William Grant Still, one of America’s most significant and groundbreaking composers. Often called the “Dean of African American composers,” Still’s work broke racial barriers and shaped the sound of a nation. The evening will feature live performances of Still’s powerful music by...
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PROGRAM: Dance Theatre of Harlem
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Call for Supernumeraries: Dance Theatre of Harlem
Dance Theatre of Harlem and Detroit Opera seek local supernumeraries (non-speaking, non-dancing stage roles) to appear in DTH’s production of Firebird at the Detroit Opera House. WHO: students and adults, 18 years and older HEIGHT RANGE: 5’ 4” – 6’ 2” CHEST/BUST RANGE: 32” – 40” PERFORMANCES: • Saturday, November 15 – 7:30...
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Dance Masterclasses
Dance into the spotlight with Dance @ Detroit Opera! We’re bringing world-renowned dance artists from our stage into the studio to lead masterclasses for local dancers. These classes are a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, sharpen your technique, and learn directly from dance professionals. Masterclasses are open to dancers who meet specified requirements and are free with a ticket purchase to that...
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