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2025-2026 SEASON

la cenerentola

In a brand-new production, built by local artists in Lyric Opera’s scene shop, Director Michael Shell, along with Set Designer Steven C. Kemp and Costume Designer Amanda Seymour, amplify this story’s playfulness with a sparkling Wes Anderson-inspired production. Conducted by Gary Thor Wedow, the cast includes Siphokazi Molteno as Rosina, Ian Rucker as Dandini, Matt Burns as Don Magnifico, Colin Ramsey as Alidoro, and Jack Swanson as Ramiro.

LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY

September 27 
October 3 & 5
2025


Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO

la boheme

IU OPERA AND BALLET THEATER

November 8, 9, 14, & 15
2025


Musical Arts Center

Bloomington, Indiana

This story of struggling bohemian artists and their friends, including Mimi and Rodolfo, in Left Bank Paris celebrates the joy, excitement, and carefree abandon of youth, as they dare to live their lives and emotions to the fullest. But even such passion cannot keep tragedy at bay.

Michael Shell directs a new production of Puccini's timeless classic with Set Designer Mark Smith, Costume Designer Sarah Bahr, and Lighting Designer Driscoll Otto. Daniela Candillari conducts.

mansfield park

Originally written for four-handed piano, this 2011 chamber opera for 13-piece orchestral ensemble is based on the 1814 novel by Jane Austen. The narrative follows the impoverished Fanny Price, who is sent as a child to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle at their family estate, Mansfield Park.

Michael Shell directs a new production with Set Designer Steven Kemp and Conductor Gary Matthewman.

IU OPERA AND BALLET THEATER

February 13 & 14
2026


Musical Arts Center
Bloomington, Indiana

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