Opera Kansas produces a series of modern and rarely performed operas throughout the state. Additionally, the opera company works with the K-12 school system to create music educational programs that fit with in the core history and literature curriculum. Opera Kansas is also committed to making opera accessible by taking performances into the community, singing in retirement homes, parks and public places in downtown Wichita.

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  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
January 13, 2024 at 2:55 PM

One more chance to see THE MURDERESS!

One more chance to see THE MURDERESS! Murder, mercy, and a Sunday matinee! One more performance of THE MURDERESS remains! Mystery, murder, and new music One performance left of THE MURDERESS…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 1:37 PM

TONIGHT: We open THE MURDERESS!

TONIGHT: We open THE MURDERESS! Join us for this bone-chilling tale! The stage is set - all we need is you in the audience! Murder, mercy, and a new American opera Opening TONIGHT at Odd Fellow Hall! Our cast an…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM

THE MURDERESS will have you talking!

THE MURDERESS will have you talking! We open January 11th! This is an opera you won't forget! A true-crime opera thriller! You've watched every episode of Dateline. You've listened to practically every podcast. …
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM

One week until THE MURDERESS!

One week until THE MURDERESS! True crime time at the opera! ONE WEEK until the show! A true-crime opera thriller! Rehearsals are underway for this bone-chilling tale of murder and mercy. Set in late 19th-century…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Your Musical Resolution: See More Opera in 2024!

Your Musical Resolution: See More Opera in 2024! Three fabulous productions await you in the new year! What's your musical resolution for 2024? Resolve to see more opera in 2024 -- attend one of our three fabulous…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 5:29 PM

An Opera for True-Crime Junkies

An Opera for True-Crime Junkies THE MURDERESS opens January 11th! True crime junkie? We've got an opera for you. What's the motive? Money or mercy?   Can't get enough of true crime? Put down your podcasts, turn …
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM

True Crime + Opera = Unforgettable

True Crime + Opera = Unforgettable Don't miss THE MURDERESS! A new true crime opera! This opera asks the question: murder or mercy? The Murderess, an original true crime opera, is based on the character of "Joll…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 3:29 PM

IT'S HERE: Our 23-24 Season Reveal!

IT'S HERE: Our 23-24 Season Reveal! Three unforgettable operatic experiences! View this email in your browser Announcing our 2023-2024 season! Three spell-binding shows. Three chances to experience operatic magic in y…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 4:08 AM

STAGGERWING TAKES FLIGHT

STAGGERWING TAKES FLIGHT STAGGERWING TAKES FLIGHT The long awaited world premiere of the 2020 Zepick Modern Opera Competition winner will be presented by Opera Kansas July 30th, 31st and August 1 Performing at the Kansas Aviation Museum for all sh…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 2:08 PM

TODAY is #GivingTuesday!

TODAY is #GivingTuesday! Show your support for the arts! Show your support on #GivingTuesday! Opera Kansas needs you to be #operain! Today’s the day: Giving Tuesday, one of the biggest days of giving for organizatio…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 2:59 PM

How can you help the arts?

How can you help the arts? Open for the answer. Are you #operain? Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. We're asking for your help. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the arts all over the world: live performances cancelled…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 12:50 AM

The Sounds of the Season START TODAY!

The Sounds of the Season START TODAY! Opera Kansas: #operain your home! Music together, even when apart! Live performance may be currently impossible, but that won't stop us from celebrating the season the best way…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 2:29 PM

TONIGHT: A world premiere!

TONIGHT: A world premiere! Who doesn't love new music? View this email in your browser TONIGHT: #operainprogress on Facebook Live!    Join us on Facebook Live tonight at 7:30 PM CST for a celebration of the Zepick Modern Op…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 1:59 PM

THIS FRIDAY: #operainprogress (in your home!)

THIS FRIDAY: #operainprogress (in your home!) We're celebrating NEW OPERA! We're celebrating the Zepick Modern Opera Competition on Facebook Live! Friday, September 18th at 7:30 PM on Facebook Live …
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 4:20 PM

Tickets almost gone! Get yours NOW!

Tickets almost gone! Get yours NOW! Get your tickets for The Pirates of Penzance! Almost sold out! Do you have your tickets for Pirates of Penzance?   We don't want to alarm you, but we've had an overwhelming pre-…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
February 11, 2020 at 12:59 PM

The Most Unique Valentine's Gift

The Most Unique Valentine's Gift Dinner and a show, of course! The perfect gift for Valentine's Day! Your D-ARR-LING will adore Gilbert & Sullivan's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE!   Spend a swashbuckling musical nig…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 4:16 PM

We Need YOU for #GivingTuesday!

We Need YOU for #GivingTuesday! Support opera in Kansas on the biggest giving day of the year! The big day is here! #GivingTuesday You can make a BIG difference for the arts in Kansas! Today is Giving Tuesday -- t…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 4:24 PM

Be Part of Something Big

Be Part of Something Big Help us #GrowOpera! Your support means big growth for opera in Kansas. Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday -- the biggest charitable giving day of the year. Everyone wants to know that they are making…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
November 30, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Here's How You Can Help Right Now

Here's How You Can Help Right Now View this email in your browser Donate Copyright © 2019 Opera Kan…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 1:53 PM

Save the Date: #GivingTuesday 📆

Save the Date: #GivingTuesday 📆 Help us #GrowOpera! #GrowOpera on Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is an international day of charitable giving. On December 3rd, you have the chance to join a worldwide movement of supporting causes cl…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
November 28, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Thanks to You

Thanks to You View this email in your browser Full bellies, even fuller hearts. We could write paragraphs expressing our gratitude. Instead, on this Thanksgiving Day, we're going to keep it short and sweet. Opera Kansas ex…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Your Weekend Plans Are Ready

Your Weekend Plans Are Ready Two fantastic shows! The arts are alive in Wichita! We've got your weekend plans for you! Take time to enjoy some of Wichita's best and brightest young local talent as they take the stage at Friends University a…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 1:14 PM

No Tricks, Just Treats for You! (DISCOUNT inside!) 🎃

No Tricks, Just Treats for You! (DISCOUNT inside!) 🎃 TODAY ONLY: Save $10! $15 Tickets: Our Halloween TREAT for you! The Rodgers & Hammerstein revue that's a TREAT! No witches, goblins or ghosts, but the sweet…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 2:14 PM

Shall We Dance? 💃🎶🎼

Shall We Dance? 💃🎶🎼 Opera Kansas like you've never heard us before! View this email in your browser Get Tickets Now! Rodgers & Hammerstein Reimagined!   Five dynamic Kansas singers light up the stage wi…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 1:50 PM

OPERA KANSAS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF $25,000 PRIZE FOR THE 3RD ZEPICK MODERN OPERA COMPETITION

OPERA KANSAS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF $25,000 PRIZE FOR THE 3RD ZEPICK MODERN OPERA COMPETITION Opera Kansas is proud to announce that Staggerwing by Lisa DeSpain, composer, and Rachel J. Peters, librettist, has been chosen as the winner. DATE: OCTOBE…
  Opera Kansas · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 1:31 PM

We have a BIG announcement! 🎶🎉

We have a BIG announcement! 🎶🎉 Ready for our season reveal? (We know we are!) Hear the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein in a brand new way! Beloved favorites from South Pacific, The King and I…